And we’re off.
NFL free agency begins Monday with the tampering period, during which teams can start negotiating with players.
They can put pen to paper on Wednesday beginning at 4 pm ET when the new league year begins.
MONDAY
Seahawks re-sign Diggs
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: the #Seahawks have agreed to terms with one of their: Safety Quandre Diggs gets a 3-year deal worth $40M, source said. Seattle retains a key defender.
Trubisky to Steelers
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo: the #Steelers have reached agreement on a two-year deal with QB Mitchell Trubisky, sources say. The former No. 2 overall pick heads to Pittsburgh as the expected starter in place of the retired Ben Roethlisberger.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: The #Steelers had been in the mix on Jimmy G with the #49ers, but signing Mitch Trubisky means they are out. the #Colts still have interest in Jimmy Garoppolo.
Cardinals re-sign Conner
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: the #AZCardinals and RB James Conner have agreed to a 3-year extension, source said. The Pro Bowler sticks.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter: Cardinals are giving RB James Conner 3-year, $21 million deal that could grow to a maximum of $25.5 million and includes $13.5M fully guaranteed, per source.
Browns release Landry
ESPN’s Adam Schefter: One more free-agent WR now available: Browns are releasing WR Jarvis Landry, per source. Amari Cooper arriving, Landry departing.
Edmonds to the Dolphins
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport:More #Dolphins signings: They have an agreement on a 2-year deal with RB Chase Edmonds worth $12.6M with $6.1M guaranteed, per @DrewJRosenhaus.
Adams won’t sign franchise tag
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: #Packers star WR Davante Adams has informed the team he won’t play on the franchise tag, and the sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, per sources. It’s all coming to a head. Something has to give.
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– What they’re saying nationally about Buccaneers’ Tom Brady unretiring: Mike Francesa, Bruce Arians, more
– NFL Draft 2022: Giants add muscle in trenches; Jets make ‘home run selection’; Eagles double down on defense in latest 1st-round mock
– Giants say goodbye to pair of contributors on offense, report says
Here’s a rundown of the latest rumors and deals:
SUNDAY
Buccaneers re-sign Jensen
ESPN’s Adam Schefter: And after bringing back Tom Brady, Buccaneers now bringing back his center Ryan Jensen, per his agent @MikeMcCartney7. Buccaneers are giving center Ryan Jensen a three-year, $39 million contract, per source.
Cowboys re-sign Gallup
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: The #Cowboys are giving WR Michael Gallup a 5-year deal worth $62.5M, source said. A huge deal.
Patriots re-sign McCourty
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: The #Patriots are bringing back DB Devin McCourty on a 1-year worth $9M, source said.
Bills re-sign McKenzie
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: the #Bills and WR Isaiah McKenzie have agreed to terms on a 2-year deal worth a total of $8M, source said.
Cardinals re-sign Ertz
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: The #Cardinals are finalizing a three-year deal with three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz, per source. Ertz has thrived since arriving in Arizona, and now stays on a deal that keeps him among the NFL’s top 10 highest-paid tight ends at age 31.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: the #AZCardinals and Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $31.65M over 3 years, source said. That’s $10.55M APY and $17.5M guaranteed.
Vikings re-sign Cousins
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero: The #Vikings are signing Pro Bowl QB Kirk Cousins to a one-year, $35 million fully guaranteed extension that puts him under contract through 2023, per sources. Cousins gets a raise to $40 million in 2022, $55 million payable by next March and a no-trade clause.
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