2020 Free-Agency Tracker

LIVE updates and all the latest happenings involving NFL free agency, including news regarding any moves made by the Lions

The Lions and their front office are heading into an ultra important free-agency period -- which effectively starts today at noon with the legal tampering period.

Follow along with the Sports Illustrated All Lions team channel, as we track all of the NFL free-agency news.

Former Pats’ defensive lineman Danny Shelton is signing with the Lions on a 2-year deal for $8mil, per @RosenhausSports.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2020

D.J. Reader heads to Cincinnati Bengals, according to league sources. $53 million over four years, according to sources, highest paid nose tackle in NFL

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2020

For the #Colts and QB Philip Rivers, it’s a 1 year deal worth $25M that is guaranteed.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Former #Rams LB Cory Littleton has an agreement to join the #Raiders, source said, on a 3-year deal worth up to $36M. It has a base value of $11.75M per year.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

A couple contract updates from deals late last night:

The #Bills signed DE Mario Addison for three years, $30.45 million with $14M in the first year and $15.25M in guarantees.

The #Eagles re-signed QB Nate Sudfeld for one year, $2M ($500K guaranteed). Another $3M in incentives.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2020

The #Panthers have interest in QB Teddy Bridgewater, as do the #Patriots. If Bridgewater chooses Carolina over NE, you have to think OC Joe Brady, the young offensive wunderkind, is a big reason why.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

The #Saints agree to terms with QB Drew Brees, source said. He gets a 2-year deal worth roughly $50M. Never in doubt, but now done. And Brees took less to help the team continue to build.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Two remarkable decades now in the books. pic.twitter.com/mM18Yoxxri

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

Bills have acquired @stefondiggs in a trade from the Vikings. @NFLonFOX

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 17, 2020

For the #Lions and LB Jamie Collins, it’s a 3-year worth $30M, source said. The deal includes $18M fully guaranteed. A nice payday and a reunion with coach Matt Patricia.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Source: The #Dolphins are getting #Cowboys FA CB Byron Jones. A massive deal for the now highest-paid corner.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

The #Browns get their right tackle, agreeing to terms with Jack Conklin on a 3 year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guaranteed. He earns $20mil in the first year, per @RosenhausSports.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Trade AND deal: Colts trade first-round pick (13th overall) to 49ers for All-Pro DT DeForest Buckner, who already has agreed to a massive contract that pays him $21 million a year and makes him the second-highest paid DT in NFL history behind only Aaron Donald, sources tell ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

JPP is going back to Tampa Bay on a two-year, $27 million deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Source: #Bears are focused on acquiring Andy Dalton or Nick Foles - both veteran quarterbacks who have played for either Matt Nagy or members of coaching staff. There’s a sense in the organization that Mitchell Trubisky should be forced to compete for the starting position.

— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) March 16, 2020

Trade terms.

🏈Atlanta gets: Tight end Hayden Hurst and Ravens’ 2020 4th-round pick.

🏈Baltimore gets: Falcons’ 2020 2nd-round pick and Falcons 2020 5th-round pick.

As it turns out, the Falcons’ fifth-round pick already has been sent to Jacksonville for Calais Campbell.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

And another trade! pic.twitter.com/asFJlHLfjM

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The #Cowboys are signing TE Blake Jarwin to a 3-year extension worth up to $24.25M, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. He gets $9.25M guaranteed.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Cardinals get: WR DeAndre Hopkins and a 4th-round pick.

Texans get: RB David Johnson, a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Texans are trading DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Trade: Cardinals and Texans are agreeing to a trade that will send David Johnson to Houston, sources tell ESPN.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Ereck Flowers $30M over 3 years with $19.95M fully guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Eagles RB Corey Clement who’s a restricted free agent will be allowed to test free agency... Eagles may try to bring him back at a lower price tag.... the Jets are interested in free agent Vinny Curry and the Lions have their eyes on Jalen Mills. According to league source.

— Derrick Gunn (@RealDGunn) March 16, 2020

The Cleveland Browns are working to close a deal on Austin Hooper, making him the game's highest paid tight end, per source. Other teams can swoop in late but Browns the leader.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2020

Bills re-signed G Quinton Spain to a three-year contract.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

New deal is expected very very soon for 49ers and Arik Armstead per source.

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2020

The Lions are planning on picking up the exclusive rights tender on CB Dee Virgin, per a source. Virgin forced one fumble last season and had 10 tackles. A key special teams player, he was on 77 percent of snaps there last year. https://t.co/IThybyW9so

— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) March 16, 2020

I was just informed that the @Patriots are placing the Franchise Tag on @JosephThuney

— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 16, 2020

Cardinals placing Transition Tag on Kenyan Drake, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The #Packers have agreed to terms with free agent RT Rick Wagner, formerly of the #Lions, per me and @MikeGarafolo. This signals what has become clear, that Bryan Bulaga is gone.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Source: The #Colts are releasing veteran DT Margus Hunt, a starter over the last three seasons.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Franchise tag roundup:
▪️DAL: Dak Prescott (exclusive)
▪️CIN: A.J. Green
▪️TEN: Derrick Henry
▪️KC: Chris Jones
▪️TB: Shaq Barrett
▪️NYG: Leonard Williams
▪️JAC: Yannick Ngakoue
▪️LAC: Hunter Henry
▪️BAL: Matt Judon
▪️PIT: Bud Dupree
▪️WAS: Brandon Scherff
▪️DEN:Justin Simmons

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020

#Breaking: Source confirms to @usatodaysports that Cowboys have placed exclusive franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott.

Dak on roster 2020. Next question: Will Amari Cooper be?

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) March 16, 2020

Titans placed franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Wow, lot's of franchise tags this morning.

Add Derrick Henry (per @AdamSchefter) and A.J. Green (@TomPelissero) to the list.

— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) March 16, 2020

The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Former Browns’ LB Christian Kirksey has agreed to terms on a 2-year, $16 million dollar deal with the Green Bay Packers, per his agency @SPORTSTARSNYC.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The #Vikings have agreed to terms on a 2-year extension with QB Kirk Cousins, per @MikeMcCartney7.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

The #Bucs are franchise tagging pass-rusher Shaq Barrett, source said, locking him in after a career year.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

No surprise, but Chiefs are placing franchise tag on DT Chris Jones today, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Detroit Lions Could Be NFL's Big Winner in Free Agency https://t.co/AT3VaTo6SU

— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) March 16, 2020

The #Falcons plan to release star CB Desmond Trufant this week, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2020

Likely tag candidates Monday:

Bud Dupree Steelers
Shaq Barrett Bucs
Leonard Williams Giants
AJ Green Bengals
Chris Jones Chiefs
Derrick Henry Titans
Dak Prescott Cowboys

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

#Packers are signing LB Christian Kirksey, per his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC. Two year, $16 million deal. Reunited with Mike Pettine, who was the #Browns coach when Cleveland drafted him.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020

The #Steelers placed the franchise tag on Bud Dupree.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2020

The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Congrats to @KirkCousins8 on agreeing to a 2 year extension with the @Vikings

— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 16, 2020