NFL free agency began on Thursday afternoon and the craziness got going early, as teams tossed money around trying to land roster upgrades. Some teams with significant cap room, like the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, have been more active than others to start free agency, but all 32 teams will be looking for extra help on Thursday.
Our tracker will keep you up to date on all the latest signings as they happen, with each move broken down by team. There will also be some trades, like the Cleveland Browns eating Brock Osweiler’s massive contract from the Texans in order to land a second-round pick, and for significant ones we will note them as well. Enjoy free agency, best of luck to your team and here’s to hoping they don’t screw everything up!
Arizona Cardinals
#AZCardinals made official Chandler Jones’ 5-year, $82.5M contract that includes $53M in guarantees. He averages $17M over the 1st 3 years
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Arizona is signing former 49ers kicker Phil Dawson, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Antoine Bethea just confirmed to me directly that he s going to #Cardinals on a 3-year deal.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 9, 2017
Atlanta Falcons
The #Falcons gave DL Jack Crawford a 3-year deal worth $10.3M, with $3.75M in year 1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
The #Falcons agreed to terms with TE Levine Toilolo on a 3-year deal worth $12M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Baltimore Ravens
Ravens and former Cardinals S Tony Jefferson reached agreement on a four-year, $36 million deal, per sources. Jefferson teams with Weddle.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Ravens are re-signing DT Brandon Williams, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
For the #Ravens and @_sportstrust client @brandonW66 contract 5yrs, $54M, $27.5M guar. Highest paid NT in NFL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
The #Ravens deal for RB Danny Woodhead is going to end up being large in this RB market: 3 year, $8.8M with $4.25M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2017
Buffalo Bills
The #Bills are giving Micah Hyde $30M over 5 years, source said. $32.5M max. $14M guaranteed
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Let the ink dry. This is the place to be. #OneBuffalo pic.twitter.com/TVUikCbyJn
— Tyrod Taylor (@TyrodTaylor) March 10, 2017
RECAP! We've agreed to terms with:
S Micah Hyde
K Stephen Hauschka
FB Pat DiMarco
OL Vlad Ducasse
S Jordan Poyerhttps://t.co/AZudIbB87U pic.twitter.com/OyrG5WLU11— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) March 9, 2017
LB Lorenzo Alexander is returning to the #Bills on a 2 year deal for $9M. 4.1M guaranteed.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2017
OT Jordan Mills reached agreement with Bills on a 2-year, $4 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2017
Carolina Panthers
S Mike Adams to the Panthers on a two-year deal, source says
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2017
AP Source: Panthers have agreed to terms on a five-year contract with LT Matt Kalil worth $55.5 million. Of that $25 million is guaranteed.
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) March 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/CarlCareyPhD/status/840256614418567168
Chicago Bears
When Mike Glennon signs with Bears, as expected, it will be a three-year, $45 million deal that includes $19 million guaranteed, per sources
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Source: The #Bears are signing WR Markus Wheaton, formerly of the #Steelers
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Bears will be signing former Giants, Jags CB Prince Amukamara, source says.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2017
#Bears signed CB Marcus Cooper to 3-year deal, team announced.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 11, 2017
#Bears agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth up to $4m with WR Kendall Wright, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 12, 2017
Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick announced he is staying in Cincinnati.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland plans to give Kevin Zeitler a five-year, $60 million deal that includes $31.5 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
OFFICIAL: We've signed OL @JoelBitonio to a 5-year contract extension
Details » https://t.co/ToqASGgIoy pic.twitter.com/JB1OqmFZ7w
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) March 9, 2017
Browns get: Osweiler, 2017 R6, 2018 R2
Texans get: 2017 R4, cap space
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 9, 2017
Saves Browns $6.9 million on this year's cap. None of RG3's 2017 money was guaranteed. https://t.co/w6IKtG8I8N
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 10, 2017
Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos
Former Raiders OT Menelik Watson reached agreement with the Denver Broncos, per sources. Staying in division, defecting to rival.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Cowboys G Ron Leary plans to sign with the Denver Broncos assuming no last-minute negotiating snags, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Detroit Lions
Lions reached agreement with DL Cornelius Washington, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
The #Lions deal for former #Packers G TJ Lang: $9.5M average for 3 years with $19M fully guaranteed, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2017
Green Bay Packers
The #Packers signed pass-rusher Nick Perry to a five-year deal worth $60M. The total guarantee is $18.5M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
One day after signing Martellus Bennett, Packers now bringing former Rams TE Lance Kendricks back to Wisconsin, per @RobDemovsky and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2017
Houston Texans
Browns get: Osweiler, 2017 R6, 2018 R2
Texans get: 2017 R4, cap space
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 9, 2017
Indianapolis Colts
Source: Former #Patriots LB Barkevious Mingo to the #Colts 2.5 million on a one year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
LB John Simon's deal w/ IND is $14m over 3 yrs w/ $6m gtd. (Version on the books was $500k light.) Deal just wrapped up by @element_sports.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2017
We have traded TE Dwayne Allen and a 2017 6th-round draft pick to the New England Patriots: https://t.co/ArB9fb1mLt pic.twitter.com/eGsTyeTG7q
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 9, 2017
Jacksonville Jaguars
After considering Denver, Calais Campbell is going to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal that includes $30M gtd with Jacksonville, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Former Texans CB A.J. Bouye expects to sign with Jaguars barring no final contract snags, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
AJ Bouye is getting 5-Years, $67.5M, $26M Fully Guaranteed – $13.5M Per Year, per Michael Wright.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
LB Lerentee McCray to Jacksonville. One year, $3.5m max, $1m guaranteed. Limited snaps last season so good deal there.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2017
The #Jaguars have made the trade official for former #Dolphins LT Branden Albert.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Former #AZCardinals G Earl Watford will sign with the Jacksonville #Jaguars, pending physical, source said. 2-year deal for $6M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2017
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Chargers
I'm told Russell Okung has agreed to go the #Chargers on a 4-year deal for $53M. Guaranteed $25M
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 9, 2017
Los Angeles Rams
Rams traded DE Will Hayes to Dolphins for a swap of late-round draft picks. Hayes will be searching for mermaids in Miami.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Miami Dolphins
The #Dolphins are signing LB Lawrence Timmons to a 2-year deal worth $12M, source said. He leaves the #Steelers after 10 seasons.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
The #Dolphins signed S Reshad Jones to a 5-year, $60M contract extension with $35M guaranteed, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Dolphins have officially acquired TE Julius Thomas from the Jaguars.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
The contract is signed, and @Anthony_Fasano is back in Miami. pic.twitter.com/G6vkvGjBsd
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 9, 2017
Minnesota Vikings
The #Vikings, who just lost out on Ricky Wagner, are signing OT Reilly Reiff, source say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
New England Patriots
Per @AdamSchefter, terms on CB Stephon Gilmore deal with Patriots: Five years, $65 million, with $40 million in bonuses/guarantees.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 9, 2017
Source tells me Alan Branch is finalizing a 2 year deal to stay with the Patriots. @CSNNE #patriots
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) March 9, 2017
S Duron Harmon back to the Pats. Four years, $20m total
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2017
The #Patriots are signing former #Ravens DL Lawrence Guy to a 4-year contract worth up to $20M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2017
New Orleans Saints
Source: The #Saints are signing G Larry Warford to beef up their OL. Was a big area of focus for them.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
The #Saints contract with DT Nick Fairley is 4 years, worth almost $30M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
New York Giants
Rhett Ellison 4-yr $18M deal with Giants with $8M fully guaranteed at signing
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Done Deal!!!! #GMEN pic.twitter.com/9sFpQBXjFx
— BEAST (@BMarshall) March 8, 2017
OT DJ Fluker agrees to a one-year deal with the Giants, source says. Former 11th overall pick gets a chance to reset his career.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2017
New York Jets
#Jets have re-signed OLBs Corey Lemonier and Josh Martin.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 10, 2017
Oakland Raiders
Philadelphia Eagles
Alshon Jeffery to the Eagles for 1 year — $14M
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Eagles OL Stefen Wisniewski's deal worth close to $9m over 3 years but he can make almost $15m if he hits incentives, source says
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2017
Eagles have agreed to a 1 year deal with G Chance Warmack. @gmfb @NFLonFOX
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 9, 2017
Chance Warmack's deal with #Eagles is 1 year, $1.51 million. $500K to sign. Can earn another $1.25M in incentives. Howie bargain shopping.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2017
Pittsburgh Steelers
#Steelers sign backup QB Landry Jones to two-year, $4.4 million deal. Guarantee? Just the $600,000 signing bonus.
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) March 9, 2017
San Francisco 49ers
https://twitter.com/JordanRaanan/status/839983960482439168
Back to the golden state.. Hey @49ers, let’s do this! pic.twitter.com/DzrBSxo0w1
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) March 10, 2017
WR Aldrick Robinson (22 grabs for ATL last year) set to follow Kyle Shanahan to SF. Two-year deal with the Niners worth up to $6m.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2017
Pierre Garcon's deal with the 49ers: 5 yrs, $47.5M. $20M gtd w/$12M signing bonus. He can make up to $16.025M in Year 1 ($3.675M base).
— Master (@MasterTes) March 10, 2017
Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks are signing Luke Joeckel to a 1-year deal source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers reached agreement with DeSean Jackson on a three-year, $35-million contract that includes $20 million guaranteed, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
DL Chris Baker signs 3 year deal with @TBBuccaneers . $5.25m per year with the potential to get to $6.25. @gmfb @NFLonFOX
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 9, 2017
Buccaneers are giving RB Jacquizz Rodgers a two-year, $3.3 million contract, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Buccaneers officially signed former Cowboys safety J.J. Wilcox and re-signed DT Sealver Siliga.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2017
Josh Robinson is signing with the Buccaneers: 2 years, $6.5M, including $3.5 guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2017
Tennessee Titans
Former Jags S Johnathan Cyprien is going to do a deal today after 4pm with the Titans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
The #Titans are signing CB Logan Ryan, per @schwartzfeinsod
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Titans gave former Patriots CB Logan Ryan a three-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Washington Redskins
Washington giving WR Terrelle Pryor a one-year, $8 million deal, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Washington signed defensive lineman Terrell McClain, defensive lineman Stacy McGee, safety D.J. Swearinger.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
DT Stacy McGee to Washington, five years $25m
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2017
#Redskins signed S DJ Swearinger to a 3-year deal worth $4.5M per year. $6M in year 1
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
