NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Free Agency Frenzy
Isaiah Likely is heading to the Giants on a three-year deal, reuniting with head coach John Harbaugh. Cade Mays agreed to terms with the Lions after starting 12 games for the Panthers. The Falcons locked up Austin Hooper on a one-year, $3.25 million contract. Coby Bryant is joining the Bears on a three-year, $40 million deal. John Simpson signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Ravens.
Defensive Overhauls
The Jets made major moves on defense, adding Demario Davis, Joseph Ossai, and Kingsley Enagbare. The Buccaneers bolstered their roster with Kenneth Gainwell and Alex Anzalone. Laremy Tunsil restructured his deal with the Commanders, securing $60.2 million guaranteed. Jaylen Watson joined the Rams on a three-year contract. Jaelan Phillips is signing with the Panthers.
Trade Deadline Drama
The Colts are re-signing Alec Pierce while trading Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers. The Patriots landed Dre'Mont Jones on a three-year, $39.5 million deal. Malik Willis is heading to the Dolphins after reviving his career with the Packers. Cade Otton is returning to the Buccaneers on a three-year deal. Eric Stokes is back with the Raiders on a three-year, $30 million contract.
Super Bowl Impact
Kenneth Walker III agreed to sign with the Chiefs as Super Bowl MVP. Travis Kelce informed the Chiefs he's returning for his 14th season. The NFL's labor talks with referees hit a rough patch, with negotiations not in a good place. Minkah Fitzpatrick was traded from the Dolphins to the Jets for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Rashan Gary is heading to the Cowboys in a trade with the Packers.
Secondary Reinforcements
The Falcons are expected to pursue Tua Tagovailoa in free agency after his release from the Dolphins. Montaric "Buster" Brown will remain with the Jaguars on a three-year, $33 million deal. The Bengals are not tendering Jake Browning, who started 10 games over three seasons. Asante Samuel Jr. is returning to the Steelers on a one-year, $4 million deal. Eric Wilson is staying with the Vikings on a three-year, $22.5 million contract.
Cornerback Carousel
The Raiders traded for Taron Johnson from the Bills, sending a sixth-round pick in return. Alec Ingold is joining the Chargers, reuniting with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. The Rams and Trent McDuffie reached agreement on a record four-year, $124 million extension with $100 million guaranteed. James Conner reworked his deal to stay with the Cardinals. Justin Strnad agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract with the Broncos.