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The NFL’s legal tampering window for free agency opens on Monday, March 15 and that means that soon news will begin trickling in about who is going where this year. The Los Angeles Rams are again not expected to be heavy players in free agency, but they have a number of starters hitting the open market who might not return and they will also be working diligently to keep at least a couple of them.
The official beginning of free agency will happen on Wednesday, but there is about to be 48 hours of craziness ahead of that.
I will keep track of those signings and news related to signings in this post and if you catch anything that I didn’t see, add it in the comments.
Thursday, March 18, 2021
Bills sign QB Mitchell Trubisky
Former Bears' QB Mitchell Trubisky is signing with the Buffalo Bills, per @JFowlerESPN and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2021
Raiders sign RB Kenyan Drake
The #Raiders have signed RB Kenyan Drake to a 2-year, $14.5M deal, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021
Washington signs WR Curtis Samuel, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson
Curtis Samuel is signing with Washington, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2021
Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin in Washington with Ryan Fitzpatrick is pure entertainment. Just speed and a QB with zero f—ks left to give.
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) March 18, 2021
Washington Football Team, CB William Jackson III agree to three-year, $42M deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/OxGW5WLcBq
— NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2021
Panthers sign OLB Haason Reddick
Panthers, LB Haason Reddick agree to deal worth up to $8M. (via @RapSheet + @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/3Tl0wTSy8e
— NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2021
Vikings sign CB Patrick Peterson, DT Dalvin Tomlinson
Perennial Pro-Bowl CB Patrick Peterson has reached agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal with the Minnesota Vikings, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2021
DT Dalvin Tomlinson is leaving the Giants and heading to the Vikings on a two-year, $22M deal (per @RapSheet)https://t.co/ZYNcz33Q3I pic.twitter.com/HxmUrfiKyX
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 16, 2021
Bengals sign CB Mike Hilton
The #Bengals aren’t done. They’re signing former #Steelers CB Mike Hilton, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Broncos sign CB Ronald Darby
The #Broncos are giving CB Ronald Darby a 3-year, $30M deal, source said, with $19.5M fully guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Cardinals trade for C Rodney Hudson
It’s official: @AZCardinals trade for C Rodney Hudson, and a major new piece of protection for Kyler Murray is in place:https://t.co/yK0HA0jgWU
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) March 17, 2021
Titans re-sign LB Jayon Brown
LB Jayon Brown returning to the #Titans on a 1-year deal worth $5.25M, per source. Turned down other offers to return to revamped Titans D and reset his budding market prior to his elbow injury last season.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2021
This is important intel for the Rams because it helps set a bar for signing a linebacker like Brown, which could be of some use to LA.
Cardinals signing WR A.J. Green
Source: The #AZCardinals are working on a deal to sign former #Bengals WR AJ Green.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2021
49ers re-sign LT Trent Williams
The Niners' six-year, $138.06 million deal for LT Trent Williams is expected to average right around $20 million over its first three years, and right around $20 million over its first four years, with bigger numbers on the back end.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 17, 2021
Pretty fair, and manageable deal.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Seahawks sign CB Ahkello Witherspoon
The #Seahawks are expected to sign CB Ahkello Witherspoon, formerly of the #49ers, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Titans sign CB Janoris Jenkins
#Titans are signing veteran CB Janoris Jenkins, per his agent @Neilsschwartz.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) March 16, 2021
Dolphins sign QB Jacoby Brissett
Former Colts' QB Jacoby Brissett has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Texans sign QB Tyrod Taylor
It’s a 1-year deal for less than $6M for Tyrod Taylor to the #Texans. A very solid deal for a backup. https://t.co/rdQXV285Lw
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Jaguars sign WR Marvin Jones
Jaguars are giving former Lions' WR Marvin Jones a two-year, $14.5 million deal, including $9.2 million fully guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Bears sign QB Andy Dalton
Former Cowboys' QB Andy Dalton is signing a one-year, $10 million deal, with the chance to earn another $3 million in incentives, with the Chicago Bears, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Bengals sign CB Chidobe Awuzie
For the #Bengals and Chidobe Awuzie, it's a three-year, $21.75 million deal that includes $9.25M in Year 1. Another $250K incentive each year if he makes the Pro Bowl for max $22.5M. https://t.co/RHJ32RB4vc
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2021
Giants re-sign DL Leonard Williams
Leonard Williams received the fourth-most guaranteed money in Giants history per @ESPNStatsInfo:
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 16, 2021
QB Eli Manning $65M 2015
WR Odell Beckham Jr. $65M 2018
DE Olivier Vernon $52.5M 2016
DL Leonard Williams $45M 2021
Jaguars sign CB Shaquill Griffin
Shaquill Griffin locks in $24.5M fully guaranteed at signing on his 3 year, $40M free agent contract with the #Jaguars. He carries cap hits of $5.875M, $16.5M, & $17.5M on the deal.
— Spotrac (@spotrac) March 16, 2021
Full Breakdown:https://t.co/AptkMfhvwA
Giants sign WR John Ross
The #Giants have agreed to terms with WR John Ross on a one-year, $2.5 million deal that includes $1 million guaranteed, source says. The ninth overall pick in 2017 with the 4.22 40 time gets a chance to reset his career in East Rutherford.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2021
Monday, March 15, 2021
Jets sign WR Corey Davis
Former Titans’ WR Corey Davis reached agreement on a three-year, $37.5 million deal that includes $27 million guaranteed with the New York Jets, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Saints re-sign QB Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Saints, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Jets sign DE Carl Lawson
For the #Jets and Carl Lawson: 3 years, $45M with $30M guaranteed. Up to $47.4M. Huge deal. https://t.co/JbL2TsViT0
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Titans sign OLB Bud Dupree
The #Titans are in fact signing former #Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Another top edge off the market.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Bucs re-sign TE Rob Gronkowski
The #Bucs are bringing back TE Rob Gronkowski, giving him a 1-year deal worth up to $10M, per @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Broncos sign CB Ronald Darby
The #Broncos are giving CB Ronald Darby a 3-year, $30M deal, source said, with $19.5M fully guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Troy Hill’s agent is probably looking at these numbers.
Rams re-sign OLB Leonard Floyd
#Rams source to me just now: "Leonard (Floyd) done."
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 15, 2021
Gerald Everett posts apparent goodbye to LA
Looks like some Gerald Everett news is coming soon...here’s his post saying goodbye to the Rams/LA: pic.twitter.com/BucuJ2PGu6
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) March 15, 2021
Patriots also sign WR Nelson Agholor, WR Kendrick Bourne
The #Patriots are expected to sign #Raiders WR Nelson Agholor, source said. They are close to a deal. They get their pass-catcher on a busy day.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
New England is by far the busiest team on Monday. They’ve overhauled much of their roster already and should look a lot different in 2021.
The #Patriots aren’t done. They are signing WR Kendrick Bourne, source said. He gets 3-years for $22.5M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Raiders sign DE Yannick Ngakoue
Sources: #Ravens pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is close to a deal with the #Raiders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Browns sign S John Johnson III
The #Browns are closing in on a 3-year deal with S John Johnson III, source says. The former Ram is set to join the Browns as one of their top FA targets.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2021
A difficult pill for the Rams to swallow, but a moment they’ve been trying to prepare for at least.
Chiefs sign G Joe Thuney
Chiefs are giving former Pats’ OL Joe Thuney a five-year, $80 million deal, per source. https://t.co/C3avhTePBj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The first major OL domino to fall, Thuney will go to a team that is certainly capable of scoring points already. This helps offset recent releases by Kansas City but surely cost them a lot.
Jaguars sign DT Roy Robertson-Harris
Urban Meyer and the #Jaguars are on the board. They’ve agreed with former #Bears DT Roy Robertson-Harris on a three-year, $24.4 million deal, source said. He gets $14m in guarantees. The deal for the former undrafted free agent was done by @sportstarsnyc.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2021
This is a lot of money for a relatively unknown defensive lineman. More good news for Morgan Fox.
Patriots sign LB Matt Judon
And the spending spree in Foxboro continues: Former Ravens’ LB Matt Judon reached agreement on a four-year, $56 million deal, including $32 million guaranteed with the New England Patriots, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The Patriots came in with $69 million in cap space and they’ve been using it: Jonnu Smith, Davon Godcheaux, and now Judon. It is unusual for Bill Belichick to be this spendy, but it is unusual times in New England. They also retained Cam Newton last week on a one-year deal but are likely still searching for QB help and just now have added cornerback Jalen Mills.
More for the Patriots: Former Eagles DB Jalen Mills to the Patriots on a 4-year, $24 million deal including $9M guaranteed, @DrewJRosenhaus tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
49ers re-sign CB Jason Verrett
#49ers CB Jason Verrett had a multi-year offer on the table, but opted to bet on himself again. He shined when healthy. He gets a 1-year deal worth $5.5M that can be $6.5M if he makes the Pro Bowl. A solid deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Jags, Lions, Browns, Eagles show interest in S John Johnson
Hearing former Rams S John Johnson's free agent market is taking shape. Lions, Eagles, Jags and Browns all showing interest
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 15, 2021
Patriots sign TE Jonnu Smith and NT Davon Godchaux
Former Titans’ TE Jonnu Smith reached agreement with the Patriots on a 4–year, $50 million deals that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed, @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The first major free agent block to fall somewhere else than his original team.
Former Dolphins’ NT Davon Godchaux agrees with the Patriots on a 2-year deal worth up to $16 million that includes $9 million fully guaranteed, his agent @DrewJRosenhaus tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Lions re-sign LB Romeo Okwara
The #Lions and pass-rusher Romeo Okwara are staying together, as Okwara has agreed to a 3-year deal worth $39M, source said. After a career year with 10 sacks, Okwara wants to make Detroit his home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Okwara getting $13 million per year could mean that Morgan Fox will be paid more than what we think.
Bucs re-sign LB Shaquil Barrett
Buccaneers are giving Shaq Barrett a four-year deal worth up $72 million that includes $36 million fully guaranteed, his agent @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
It’s a huge contract for Barrett and the Bucs have managed to keep the band together.
Panthers sign OL Pat Elflein
Former Jets' OL Pat Elflein reached agreement on a three-year, $13.5 million deal including $6 million fully guaranteed with the Carolina Panthers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Elflein's agent, @FeinsodJonathan, confirmed his player intends to sign with Carolina.
Austin Blythe has been a little more successful than Elflein, so he should make more than three years and $13.5 million.
Cardinals re-sign LB Markus Golden
#AZCardinals pass-rusher Markus Golden is staying in Arizona, source say, agreeing to terms on a 2-year deal that pays him $9M. After leaving AZ, heading to the #Giants, then getting traded back, the 30-year-old Golden elects to stay and call Arizona home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Are the Giants pursuing Leonard Floyd?
Floyd would be the one to REALLY keep an eye on for the #Giants.... https://t.co/1w5WWN7GnV
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 15, 2021
Adam Caplan tweeted on Sunday that Floyd to the Giants is something to “KEEP an eye on”.
Ravens sign G Kevin Zeitler
The #Ravens have made their first move in free agency, agreeing to terms with ex-#Giants guard Kevin Zeitler on a 3-year deal worth $22M including $16M fully guaranteed, source said. One of the top interior O-linemen available, Baltimore quickly pounced when Zeitler became free.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Baltimore doesn’t have to wait to sign Zeitler because he was released and not simply hitting the market with an expired contract. He was one of the top guards on the market.
49ers re-sign FB Kyle Juszczyk
More juice for everyone: The #49ers and FB Kyle Juszczyk have agreed to terms on a 5-year deal worth $27M, source said. It is signed. They keep their offensive weapon, a priority they concentrated on early.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
On Sunday, the 49ers re-signed their fullback. Juszczyk had 19 catches for 202 yards and 17 carries for 64 yards with six total touchdowns last season.