NFL Football 8-Hour Briefing
×NFL Free Agency & Moves
The Kansas City Chiefs aggressively added depth, securing free agent safety Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million pact dropped 1.3%, while WR Tyquan Thornton agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with a $14 million maximum held steady. Simultaneously, the Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their defense by signing former Panthers standout running back Rico Dowdle to a two-year, $12.25 million contract extended their rally. The Carolina Panthers made a significant splash, finalizing a three-year, $45 million agreement with former Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd surged to the top. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos re-signed running back J.K. Dobbins on a two-year, $20 million deal that includes $8 million guaranteed at signing re-signed, and the Buffalo Bills added quarterback Kyle Allen as Josh Allen's backup on a two-year, $4.1 million agreement re-signed. The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers each secured a league-high four compensatory picks in the upcoming draft awarded, reflecting their significant free agency losses and signings.
Defensive Reinforcements & QB Shifts
The Dallas Cowboys fortified their secondary by agreeing to a three-year, $33 million contract with safety Jalen Thompson reached deal, while the New York Giants re-signed offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year, $39 million deal with $26 million guaranteed re-signed. The Atlanta Falcons faced a QB vacancy, releasing veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota and pursuing Michael Penix Jr., whose readiness for the season remains a key question released. The San Francisco 49ers bolstered their wide receiver room by signing Mike Evans on a three-year contract signed, leaving the Buccaneers after 12 seasons. The Seattle Seahawks made a major commitment to defensive depth, agreeing to a three-year, $51 million deal with free agent cornerback Reed Blankenship signed, while the Houston Texans finalized a three-year, $24.75 million pact with safety Reed Blankenship signed. The Denver Broncos also made a defensive move, re-signing linebacker Alex Singleton re-signed while releasing Dre Greenlaw one year after his three-year, $31.5 million contract released.
Defensive Line & Contractual Moves
The Washington Commanders made a blockbuster defensive line acquisition, agreeing to a four-year, $100 million deal with former Chargers defensive end Odafe Oweh signed, while the Green Bay Packers moved on from left guard/center Elgton Jenkins, releasing him to free up over $19.5 million in cap space releasing. The Atlanta Falcons followed suit, releasing wide receiver Darnell Mooney, freeing up $7.4 million in cap space released. The New England Patriots saw a domestic assault charge against defensive lineman Christian Barmore dropped by prosecutors dropped, though the team's quarterback situation remained fluid, with Michael Penix Jr. potentially starting if Penix isn't ready released.