LIVE: Latest From the Free Agent Frenzy

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NFL Offseason – The unofficial start to NFL free agency kicked off at noon Monday. The legal tampering window opens the negotiation window between free agents and NFL teams. While contracts will not become official until Wednesday, March 15, this is the first opportunity for deals to get announced.

Check back in all day for the latest from the official negotiation window!

6:01 p.m. EST: Las Vegas Raiders Sign Eagles S Marcus Epps

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a deal with former Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Additional reporting from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Raiders will secure Epps to a two-year deal worth $12 million.

Epps started all 17 games at safety for the Eagles and led the defense in snaps, recording six pass breakups and 91 tackles in 2022. Epps allowed a career-high 25 completions for 317 yards and five touchdowns in coverage this season, his 9.3 yards per target his highest average allowed since becoming a starter in 2020. Epps and the Eagles secondary led the league in defensive passing DVOA. 

5:47 p.m. EST: Tennessee Titans Sign Eagles OT Andre Dillard

The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal with former Philadelphia Eagles tackle Andre Dillard, as first reported by The Score’s Jordan Schultz.  

Dillard was drafted 22nd overall by the Eagles in 2019. An addition to an already-great offensive line room, Dillard started just nine of his 27 appearances over three seasons in Philadelphia, none of which came in 2022.

5:26 p.m. EST: Washington Commanders Sign Seahawks LB Cody Barton

The Washington Commanders have signed former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton to a one-year, fully guaranteed contract, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Barton ascended in 2022, starting 11 games and appearing in 17 games for the first time in his career. His 136 combined tackles were second on Seattle behind Jordyn Brooks and 15th among all players in the league. Barton also posted an additional 2.0 sacks and four pressures. In coverage, he allowed a 65.4% completion percentage and a career-low 3.8 yards per target on 26 targets, notching two interceptions as well. 

5:12 p.m. EST: 49ers Sign QB Sam Darnold To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with former Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Darnold posted a positive season-long DVOA for the first time in his career. While Darnold did not have the pass attempts to formally qualify for our formal quarterback rankings, his 23.2% passing DVOA ranks fifth among quarterbacks with between 10 and 199 pass attempts. All quarterbacks who ranked ahead of Darnold on this list had less than 30 passes. Darnold’s 326 passing DYAR was second to future 49ers teammate Brock Purdy among quarterbacks with 10 to 199 passing attempts. 

5:01 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Re-Sign CB Jamel Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed cornerback Jamel Dean, according to a report from from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Further reporting from ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes that Deal agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with the Buccaneers. 

Dean was one of three Buccaneers to record two interceptions in 2022, finishing second on the team with eight pass breakups. Dean’s 46.6% completion percentage allowed is Dean’s best since his rookie season in 2019. 

4:49 p.m. EST: Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Vikings CB Patrick Peterson

The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a two-year deal with former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

At 32 years old, Peterson posted a career season after returning to the Vikings. Peterson started all 17 games for the Vikings. His 47.5% completion percentage allowed is his lowest since 2017, while his 11 pass breakups and five interceptons are both career-highs since at least 2015, per Sports Info Solutions. 

4:45 p.m. EST: Cleveland Browns Sign Texans DE Obo Okoronkwo

The Cleveland Browns have signed former Houston Texans defensive end Obo Okoronkwo to a three-year deal worth $19 million, according to a report from NFL Network’s  Ian Rapoport. Okoronkwo’s deal has $12.5 million guaranteed and can reach as high as $22 million.

Okoronkwo is coming off his first-ever season as a starter on a one-year deal with the Texans. Okoronkwo posted a career-high 46 tackles and finished second to Jerry Hughes with 12 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. 

4:44 p.m. EST: New York Giants Sign DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches

The New York Giants have agreed to a deal with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Nunez-Roches started 10 of his 17 appearances this season, recording 33 combined tackles, five tackles for loss, and 2.0 sacks, all of which were career highs. 

4:36 p.m. EST: Falcons Land Former Bengals S Jessie Bates III

The Atlanta Falcons are set to sign former Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III to a four-year, $64.02 million contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal will pay Bates $23 million in his first year with the team.

Check out our full write-up of the Bates deal.  

4:34 p.m. EST: Detroit Lions Re-Sign LB Alex Anzalone

The Detroit Lions are re-signing linebacker Alex Anzalone to a three-year deal worth $18.75 million, according to a report from NFL Network’s  Ian Rapoport.  

Anzalone has started 31 games over his two seasons with the Lions, including all 17 games in 2022. He posted a career-high 123 tackles and 12 tackles for loss in 2022, leading the team in both categories. Anzalone added an additional 1.5 sacks and 19 pressures to that defensive production.

3:58 p.m. EST: Chicago Bears Makes A Splash, Landing Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds

The Chicago Bears have locked in 24-year-old linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million contract with $50 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  

The deal makes Edmunds a top-four highest-paid linebacker in football. Chicago recently moved on from linebacker Roquan Smith during the 2022 season, who signed a five-year, $100 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens. 

Edmunds spent the last five seasons with the Buffalo Bills, recording at least 100 tackles in each of his five seasons. Edmunds posted back-to-back seasons with 12 tackles for loss each. He also recorded a career-low 3.9 yards per target allowed on 60.0% completion percentage in coverage.

3:54 p.m. EST: Chicago Bears Sign Former Titans G Nate Davis

The Chicago Bears are bolstering their offensive line, securing former Tennessee Titans guard Nate Davis to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  

Davis started 12 games for the Titans in 2022, allowing a career-low 14 blown blocks in 638 snaps. His 2.2% blown block rate is the second-lowest of his career. Davis excelled as a pass blocker in 2022, allowing two sacks and a 1.9% blown block rate on 359 passing snaps, according to Sports Info Solutions.

3:39 p.m. EST: Houston Texans Sign Former 49ers DT Hassan Ridgeway

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway is expected to sign a one-year, $4 million deal with the Houston Texans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. $3 million of Ridgeway’s contract will be fully guaranteed.

Ridgeway played on a one-year deal with the 49ers in 2022, previously playing for the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles. Ridgeway posted a career-high 28 tackles, starting seven of his 12 appearances. 

3:30 p.m. EST: Cleveland Browns Expected to Re-Sign C Ethan Pocic

The Cleveland Browns are expected to retain center Ethan Pocic, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson. 

Pocic joined the Browns in 2022 after five years with the Seattle Seahawks. He allowed 10 blown blocks across 773 total snaps, good for a 1.3% blown block rate. Cleveland’s offensive line ranked 14th in adjusted line yards and 18th in adjusted sack rate in 2022. 

3:21 p.m. EST: Carolina Panthers Land Bengals S Vonn Bell

The Carolina Panthers have landed a deal with former Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. 

Bell posted a career-high four interceptions in 2022 while allowing a 70.4% completion percentage. He logged 12 pass breakups and five interceptions in his three seasons with the Bengals, starting 48 games over that span.

The Carolina Panthers ranked 25th in total defensive DVOA and 27th in defensive passing DVOA.

3:04 p.m. EST: There Is NO News Regarding Aaron Rodgers’ 2023 Playing Status

Three hours into the unofficial start of the league year, and we have no new news about Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After a report from Trey Wingo claimed a deal between Rodgers and the Jets had been finalized, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport announced that there is no new update regarding Rodgers’ 2023 status. According to Rapoport, “nothing has happened” as of now.

Meanwhile, New York Jets rookies have been having fun by drumming up speculation on Twitter. 

2:58 p.m. EST: Minnesota Vikings Sign Former Ravens TE Josh Oliver

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Baltimore Ravens tight end Josh Oliver to a three-year, $21 million deal with $10.75 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Oliver posted a breakout season in his third year with the Ravens, recording 14 catches on 25 targets for 149 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Oliver’s volume production in 2022 eclipses his first two seasons in the league combined. Oliver posted a -14 DYAR and -15.3% DVOA, good for 38th and 41st among 48 qualifying tight ends, respectively.

While Oliver’s offensive contributions are underwhelming, he was an elite run-blocking tight end in 2022. Oliver’s one blown block on 276 rushing snaps was second-best among tight ends this season, behind only Kansas City Chiefs tight end Noah Gray, according to Sports Info Solutions. 

Minnesota acquired Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson at the trade deadline in 2022. He is currently listed with a cap hit of $9.3 million in 2023. 

2:52 p.m. EST: Cincinnati Bengals Re-Sign LB Germaine Pratt to Three-Year Contract

The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed linebacker Germaine Pratt to a three-year, $21 million deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Pratt will get $10.35 million in his first year and $15.15 over the next two seasons, per Pelissero. 

Pratt posted his first 100-tackle season in 2022, registering an additional seven tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks on five total pressures. 

2:12 p.m. EST: Kansas City Chiefs Add Jaguars OT Jawaan Taylor on Four-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to sign former Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Jawaan Taylor to a four-year, $80 million deal with $60 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Additional reporting from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport notes that the Chiefs will no longer pursue free-agent tackle Orlando Brown Jr. With right tackle Andrew Wylie agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with the Washington Commanders, the Chiefs will move on from both starting tackles from the 2022 season. 

Taylor is coming off a career year with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Playing a career-high 1,039 snaps, Taylor allowed 14 blown blocks on a 1.3% blown block rate. Not only are both career-highs for the fourth-year tackle, his 14 blown blocks were tied for sixth-fewest among all linemen with at least 1,000 snaps in 2022, per Sports Info Solutions. 

2:01 p.m. EST: Houston Texans Sign Case Keenum to Two-Year Deal

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with quarterback Case Keenum, according to Gallery Sports’ John McClain. 

Keenum spent the last season with the Bills backing up Josh Allen, joining Buffalo after two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. According to McClain, Keenum is set to backup whoever the Texans draft second overall in the 2023 Draft. 

1:58 p.m. EST: Miami Dolphins Signs Former Jets Backup QB Mike White

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to a two-year deal with former New York Jets quarterback, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is worth up to $16 million, per Schefter. 

White was signed by he Jets in 2021 after being cut by the Dallas Cowboys. White came in as a replacement for Zach Wilson multiple times throughout his two years with the team, finishing 2-5 over two seasons. In 2022, White finished with a 68 DYAR and -0.9% DVOA through four starts. 

1:56 p.m. EST: Buffalo Bills Sign Cowboys G Connor McGovern to Three-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills have agreed to a three-year contract with former Dallas Cowboys guard Connor McGovern, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.  

McGovern posted a 2.9% blown block rate on a career-high 862 snaps, allowing two sacks on 458 passing snaps. The Buffalo Bills ranked 13th in adjusted dline yards and 7th in adjusted sack rate in 2022. 

1:55 p.m. EST: Washington Commanders Sign Chiefs RT Andrew Wylie

The Washington Commanders signed former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie to a three-year deal worth $24 million, according to a report from The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov.

Wylie started all 17 games for the Chiefs in 2017 during their Super Bowl run. Wylie posted a career-high 4.4% blown block rate in 2022. His 45 blown blocks were second-most in the league behind Titans tackle Dennis Daley.

Washington ranked 30th in adjusted sack rate in 2022. 

1:46 p.m. EST: Las Vegas Raiders Land 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo

The Las Vegas Raiders are set to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Additional reporting by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Garoppolo’s deal is three years for $67.5 million with $34 million in guaranteed money.  

Check out our full write-up of the Garoppolo deal.  

1:36 p.m. EST: Carolina Panthers Sign Saints DT Shy Tuttle to Three-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a three-year, $19.5 million deal with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal includes $13 million guaranteed at signing. 

Tuttle was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Orleans Saints in 2019. In 2022, Tuttle posted a career-high 50 tackles and 2.0 sacks with the Saints.

1:30 p.m. EST: Detroit Lions Sign Former Steelers CB Cameron Sutton to Three-Year, $33M Contract

The Detroit Lions are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton to a three-year, $33 million contract with $22.5 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. 

Sutton allowed a 40.6% completion percentage and 5.0 yards per target on 64 targets, both career lows since becoming a starter. Sutton’s 12 pass breakups were tied for 14th-most in the league in 2022 while posting a career-best three interceptions.

The Detroit Lions ranked 28th in total defensive DVOA and 23rd in defensive passing DVOA. The Lions secondary allowed a 26th-ranked 13.2% DVOA to WR1s.

1:28 p.m. EST: Washington Commanders Sign Giants OL Nick Gates to Three-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders have agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million deal with New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo.

 Gates played 352 snaps in 2022, battling back from a left fibula break suffered against the Commanders in 2021. Gates allowed 10 blown blocks for a 2.8% blown block rate.

1:28 p.m. EST: Denver Broncos Sign 49ers RT Mike McGlinchey to Five-Year, $87.5M Deal

The Denver Broncos have signed another offensive lineman, landing former San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey to a five-year, $87.5 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal gives McGlinchey over $50 million in guarantees.

Check out our full write-up of the McGlinchey deal.  

1:12 p.m. EST: San Francisco 49ers sign Former Eagles DT Javon Hargrave to Four-Year, $84M Deal

The San Francisco 49ers have signed Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a four-year, $84 million deal with $40 million guaranteed, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

Check out our full write-up of the McGlinchey deal.  

1:07 p.m. EST: Denver Broncos Sign Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham to Two-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos are signing former Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham to a two-year deal worth $10 million, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Stidham’s deal will include $5 million in guarantees.

Stidham took over as starting quarterback for the Raiders after Las Vegas sent Derek Carr home. Stidham finished the two games 53-for-83 for 656 passing yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions with a 102 DYAR and -2.5% DVOA. 

12:59 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Release G Shaq Mason If No Trade Forms

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to part ways with guard Shaq Mason, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. 

Mason started all 17 games for a Buccaneers offensive line ravaged by injury. His 2.3% blown block rate and 26 blown blocks were both career highs for the guard. Mason is currently owed $8.5 million in 2023. 

12:56 p.m. EST: Atlanta Falcons Sign Saints DT David Onyemata

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Additional reporting from ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes that Onyemata will receive $35 million with $24.5 million fully guaranteed.  

In his seventh year with the Saints, Onyemata posted 5.0 sacks, the second most of his career. According to Sports Info Solutions, his 27 pressures from 2022 is tied for second-most in his career. Onyemata reunites with former Saints co-defensive coordinator Ryan Neilsen. He joins a Falcons defensive line that finished dead-last in adjusted sack rate in 2022. 

12:55 p.m. EST: Green Bay Packers Re-Sign CB/ST Keisean Nixon

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed All-Pro kick returner Keisean Nixon to a one-year contract worth a maximum of $6 million, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  

Nixon joined the Packers in 2022 after three seasons with the Raiders. In his first season returning kickoffs for Green Bay, Nixon led the league with 1,009 kick return yards and scored the longest kick return touchdown of the season (105 yds). 

12:52 p.m. EST: Denver Broncos Sign Former Ravens G Ben Powers to Four-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos have signed Ravens guard Ben Powers to a four-year, $52 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Powers will get $28.5 million as part of the deal. 

Powers played a career-high 1,033 snaps in 2022. His 1.2% blown block rate was seventh-lowest in the league among linemen with at least 500 snaps, according to Sports Info Solutions.

The Denver Broncos ranked 20th in adjusted line yards and 25th in adjusted sack rate in 2022. 

12:37 p.m. EST: Philadelphia Eagles C Jason Kelce Returns for 2023

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has officially announced that he will return for the 2023 season. 

Kelce’s current deal has one year remaining at a $9 million cap hit . Kelce allowed five blown blocks in 2022, the lowest among all linemen with at least 500 snaps, according to Sports Info Solutions. 

12:36 p.m. EST: Baltimore Ravens Release DE Calais Campbell

The Baltimore Ravens have officially released veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Additional reporting from Ian Rapoport notes that Campbell could be back with the team.

Campbell posted 5.5 sacks with he Ravens in 2022, his most since 2019. His 29 pressures are the second-lowest total of his career, according to Sports Info Solutions. 

12:26 p.m. EST: Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler Asks for Permission to Seek Trade

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has officially asked to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

Ekeler led the league with 18 total touchdowns and became the fifth player with at least 100 rushing attempts and 100 receptions. He finished 15th among running backs in rushing DYAR and DVOA; he posted a fifth-best 119 receiving DYAR among backs. 

12:19 p.m. EST: Chicago Bears Sign Former Eagles LB T.J. Edwards to Three-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears and linebacker T.J. Edwards have agreed to a three-year deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The deal is expected to be worth $19.5 million over three seasons, guaranteeing $12 million, according to Rapoport. 

Edwards finished seventh in the league with a career-high 159 tackles in 2022. He also posted new highs in tackles for loss (17) and pressures (9) as a member of the league’s sixth-best defense by DVOA. 

12:12 p.m. EST: Patriots Agree to Re-Sign Jonathan Jones to Two-Year Deal

The New England Patriots and cornerback Jonathan Jones have agreed to a two-year deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  

According to Rapoport, Jackson’s deal is worth two years for $20 million with $13 million guaranteed. 

Jones primarily played slot cornerback for the Patriots prior to 2022, pushed into an outside role by the departure of J.C. Jackson. Jones proceeded to allow a 47.9% completion percentage, his lowest since becoming a starter. His 6.7 yards per target were the second-lowest of his career, while his four interceptions were a career-high. 

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