Live Day One NFL Free Agency Tracker
NFL free agency tampering period is off and running. While deals can’t be agreed upon fully until Wednesday, players can verbally agree to sign.
Below is a look at deals coming in, as they happen. As of noon eastern time players were allowed to talk to other teams in pursuit of their newest contracts.
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
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.
Potential Browns target Romeo Okwara opts to stay in Detroit on a nice deal.
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
Former Browns and New York Giants guard is the newest Baltimore Raven’.
Former Giants’ G Kevin Zeitler reached agreement on a three-year, $22.5 million including $16 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Cleveland is noted to be in on Saints’ pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.
My understanding is the #Jets, #Vikings, #Browns have all shown interest in adding #Saints DE Trey Hendrickson, per source. That list is in no particular order.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 15, 2021
The #AZCardinals are giving LB Dennis Gardeck a second-round tender, per @FeinsodJonathan, after he got 7 sacks last year in just 93 reps. A potential rising star.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
New England Patriots become active in free agency, getting former Titans tight end Jonnu Smith.
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
Offensive tackle Cam Erving and the Carolina Panthers are working on a deal for two years and $10 million with $8 million guaranteed, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2021
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
The #Patriots may not be done: They are making a major push to sign #Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Big move on D.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Texans jump in the mix with Andre Roberts on a two-year deal.
The #Texans agreed to terms with WR Andre Roberts on a two-year deal worth up to $5.95 million, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2021
Texans continue to add cheaper contracts.
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill to the #Texans, source says. Reunited with Nick Caserio, who drafted him with the #Patriots.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2021
There was no doubt that the Los Angeles Rams were letting their standout defensive back slip away.
The #Rams are extending a first-round RFA tender on standout CB Darious Williams, source said. One of their rising stars.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Potential Cleveland Browns target staying in San Francisco.
I'm told CB Jason Verrett is returning to SF on a 1-year deal, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 15, 2021
Patriots make it official with one of the better pass rushers on the market.
The #Patriots have now finalized a deal for #Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Patriots continue their shopping spree.
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
The Jacksonville Jaguars become active.
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
One more for Urban and the #Jaguars: WR/returner Jamal Agnew is headed to Jacksonville, source says. The #Lions' fifth-rounder in 2017 cashes in.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2021
Jaguars continue to be active.
The #Jaguars strike again: They’re signing safety Rudy Ford to a two-year, $4.2 million deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2021
Baltimore keeping Board in town.
The #Ravens are re-signing LB Chris Board to a one-year deal worth up to $2.683 million, per source said. Board gets over $1.6M guaranteed, plus the chance to earn more than he would’ve gotten if they had tendered him.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2021
New York Jets get Jarred Davis on a one-year deal.
Former #Lions first-round pick LB Jarrad Davis has found a home: Source says he’s signing with the #Jets on a 1-year deal for $7M. Nicely done.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Saints are keeping a quality offensive line piece.
#Saints are re-signing veteran OL James Hurst, who started five games last season. Solid depth/versatility for the offensive line.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 15, 2021
Kansas City gets possibly the top lineman on the market.
Excited for @JosephThuney agreeing to a 5 year deal with the @Chiefs
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 15, 2021
Lions keeping another one of their own.
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin back to the #Lions on a 1 year $2,378,490 fully guaranteed deal, per @bd_mclaughlin. Another Lion stays home
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Browns land top safety on the market.
Breaking: #Browns have agreed to terms with former #Rams S John Johnson, league source tells https://t.co/o11vJSOExu
— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) March 15, 2021
The #Chargers are expected to sign all-pro center Corey Linsley, per sources. The longtime #Packers standout has a new home on a deal expected to make him the NFL's highest-paid center.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2021
The #49ers are signing OLB Samson Ebukam to a two-year deal worth $12 million that can be worth up to $13.5 million with incentives, sources tell me and @RapSheet. 💰
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2021
DL Deatrich Wise has agreed to return to the Patriots, per a source
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 15, 2021
Texans now have agreed to multiple deals on the day.
The #Texans continue to add, signing DT Maliek Collins to a 1-year, $6M contract, per @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Broncos keep one of their own.
Excited for @ShelbyHarris93 to continue his career in Denver!
— Ryan Williams (@RyanWilliamsA1) March 15, 2021
#Chargers are retaining CB Michael Davis on a three-year deal, source says. Big keep for them, as he had interest from a handful of teams.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2021
Raiders close to adding one of the top pass rushers on the market.
Sources: #Ravens pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is close to a deal with the #Raiders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Former Patriots’ S Terrence Brooks reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Texans for $2 million, per @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
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
The #Jaguars are bringing back DE Dawuane Smoot, source said, giving him a 2-year deal worth $14M. Another DL today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Rams are giving LB Leonard Floyd a four-year, $64 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Broncos reached agreement with former WFT and Eagles CB Ronald Darby, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
LB Joe Thomas is signing a one-year, $2 million deal with the Houston Texans, according to a source.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 15, 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have done what good teams do, keep the band together.
A chance to run it back: Tight end Rob Gronkowski is returning to the Bucs on a one-year deal worth $10 million, @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Patriots have been the most aggressive team today.
#Patriots sign another player. DL Carl Davis is back on the team.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 15, 2021
Former Brown’ heading to Houston.
The #Texans are signing DT Vincent Taylor to a one-year, $2 million deal that includes $850,000 guaranteed, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 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
Urban Meyer wants his rookie quarterback to have weapons when he arrives, here is another one.
WR Phillip Dorsett is signing with the Jaguars, per source. Urban Meyer wants speed and gets it.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2021
#Eagles officially signed DE Brandon Graham to a one-year contract extension.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 15, 2021
S Rayshawn Jenkins is signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a four-year deal, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2021
This one made just to much sense for the Urban Meyer led Jaguars.
Source: Carlos Hyde to the #Jaguars. 2 years $6 mil.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
The #Titans are signing former #Colts DT Denico Autry to a 3-year deal worth $21.5M, per me and @TomPelissero. He gets $9M guaranteed and $14.25M over 2 years. TEN’s first FA signing.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
New York Jets have upgraded their wide receiver room with this signing.
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
#Titans making a strong push for Bud Dupree, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Trying to close it out. Other teams have been firmly in the mix. Stay tuned.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2021
The #Patriots snuck one more deal in under the radar, as they have agreed to terms with former #Jets DL Henry Anderson on a 2-year deal, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Giants sign a running back to pair with Saquon Barkley.
RB Devontae Booker agrees to terms with the New York Giants on a two-year, $6-million deal, per source. Booker with Saquon Barkley in the backfield.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2021
The #Dolphins have finalized a 3-year deal for #Bengals FB and TE Cethan Carter, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Former Steelers OL Matt Feiler reached agreement on a three-year, $21 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, per source. Chargers further strengthen O line.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
Former Browns tackle heading to the Titans.
The #Titans are signing former #Browns OT Kendall Lamm to a 2-year deal up to $8.5M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Top edge left on the board heading to the big apple.
Source: The #Jets agree to terms with #Bengals pass-rusher Carl Lawson.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
Breaking NFL Free Agency news: Free agent QB Jameis Winston has agreed to a deal to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, per sources.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 16, 2021
The top pass rushers keep on signing, this one to Cincinnati.
The #Bengals are expected to sign former #Saints pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, source said. They replace Carl Lawson with the one of the NFL’s leaders in sacks last season.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis is signing a two-year deal worth up to $8 million with the Houston Texans, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2021
The Texans are signing former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore to a one-year contract worth up to $2 million, according to a league source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 16, 2021
After a quiet day for the Vikings, they’re now in the mix.
Source: Dalvin Tomlinson to #Vikings
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
2 years, $22M
$20M total guarantee
$16M fully guaranteed
$15M Signing Bonus
$16M First Year
Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to $12 million with incentives, per source. Fitzpatrick is expected to head to camp as the starter, with competition from Taylor Heinicke.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
The #Vikings are signing LB Nick Vigil to a one-year deal that includes over $1 million guaranteed, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2021