NFL Football 24-Hour Briefing
×Free Agency Frenzy
Odafe Oweh agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with the Commanders after recording 17.5 sacks since 2024. Zion Johnson and the Browns reached a three-year, $49.5 million contract that includes $32.4 million guaranteed. Jalen Thompson signed a three-year, $33 million deal with the Cowboys to bolster their defense. Jamel Dean agreed to a three-year, $36.75 million contract with the Steelers after four seasons with the Buccaneers.
Quarterback Carousel
Michael Penix Jr. is set to start for the Falcons if he's not ready for the season, while Malik Willis signed with the Dolphins to replace Tua Tagovailoa. Marcus Mariota is returning to the Commanders on a one-year, $7 million deal. Jake Browning will not be tendered by the Bengals as they move on from their backup quarterback.
Veteran Returns
Travis Kelce agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with the Chiefs that can max out at $15 million. Kenneth Walker III is joining the Chiefs on a contract after winning Super Bowl MVP. Cade Otton is returning to the Buccaneers on a three-year deal. Laremy Tunsil and the Commanders agreed on a two-year contract extension with $60.2 million guaranteed.
Divisional Moves
Amik Robertson signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Commanders after playing for the Lions. Eric Stokes is returning to the Raiders on a three-year, $30 million contract with $20 million guaranteed. Taron Johnson is heading to the Raiders in a trade with the Bills. Jaylen Watson agreed to a three-year deal with the Rams after playing for the Chiefs.
Offensive Line Shakeup
Tyler Linderbaum reached a record deal with the Raiders as a free agent center. John Simpson and the Ravens agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract. David Edwards signed a four-year, $61 million deal with the Saints. Elgton Jenkins was released by the Packers to free up $19.5 million in cap space.
Defensive Additions
Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook are joining the Bengals to bolster their defense. Dre'Mont Jones agreed to a three-year, $39.5 million contract with the Patriots. Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare are heading to the Jets. Jaelan Phillips is signing with the Panthers.
NFC South Activity
Darnell Mooney was released by the Falcons to free up $7.4 million in cap space. Austin Hooper agreed to a one-year, $3.25 million contract with Atlanta. Wan'Dale Robinson reached agreement with the Titans, reuniting with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. Tyler Allgeier is signing a two-year, $12.5 million deal with the Cardinals.
NFC West Moves
Mike Evans agreed to a three-year contract with the 49ers after 12 seasons with the Buccaneers. Coby Bryant signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Bears. Alec Ingold is joining the Chargers, reuniting with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. Trent McDuffie reached a record four-year, $124 million extension with the Rams.
AFC East Updates
Minkah Fitzpatrick was traded from the Dolphins to the Jets in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick. Dee Alford plans to sign with the Bills on a three-year deal worth up to $21 million. Jermaine Eluemunor is re-signing with the Giants on a three-year, $39 million deal.
Trade Deadline Deals
Rashan Gary is heading to the Cowboys in a trade with the Packers for a 2027 draft pick. Michael Pittman Jr. is being traded from the Colts to the Steelers. Christian Barmore had a domestic assault charge dropped by Massachusetts prosecutors.
Compensatory Picks
Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh each received a league-high four compensatory picks in next month's NFL draft based on their losses and signings in last year's free agency.