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Multiple Buckeyes Signing New Deals NFL Free Agency

A handful of Ohio State Buckeyes are set to sign new deals in NFL free agency.

Matt Galatzan

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As is typically the case, the Ohio State Buckeyes were well represented during the first day of the NFL's 'legal tampering period' on Monday, in which pending free agents can begin to legally negotiate deals with prospective teams. 

In fact, six different Buckeyes agreed to deals with new teams on Monday, starting with offensive guard Jonah Jackson, who signed a huge three-year, $51 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams. 

Jackson had spent the previous four seasons with the Lions, where he helped lead Detroit to an NFC Championship Game appearance for the first time in more than 30 years. 

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Not long after Jackson, defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis was the next Buckeye to land a new deal, re-signing with the Indianapolis Colts on a two-year deal. The deal will pay Lewis up to $12 million, with $7.7 million guaranteed, according to reports.

Elsewhere in the AFC South, the Houston Texans signed former No. 3 overall pick and star Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah to a one-year $4.75 million deal, where he will likely start opposite of standout Derek Stingley Jr.

Okusah is coming off of a one-year stint with the Falcons, after spending the previous three in Detroit before being traded.

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The Texans also re-signed receiver Noah Brown to a one-year contract after a breakout season but lost former Buckeye punter Cam Johnston to a three-year, $9 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Finally, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to re-sign former Ohio State linebacker standout Zach Harrison to a one-year deal.

As of Tuesday morning, there are still 14 former Buckeyes available on the free-agent market.

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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