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I’m creating a second free agency tracker due to the last one becoming astronomically longer than I ever expected. Starting here, I’ll be posting all the free agent news starting on March 19 going forward (until this one becomes too dang long, as well).
Update 3/19/20: The Giants are signing former Patriots ST player Nate Ebner
The #Giants are bringing in a familiar face for coach Joe Judge, as former #Patriots special teams ace Nate Ebner is set to join NYG, source said. The ex-rugby star had been with New England since 2012.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Lions are signing former Vikings S Jayron Kearse to a one-year deal
The #Lions are signing former #Vikings S Jayron Kearse to a one-year, $2.75 million deal, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Lions are trading CB Darius Slay to the Eagles for a third and a fifth-round draft pick. Slay gets a three-year deal.
The deal after the deal: the Eagles and new CB Darius Slay reached agreement on a 3-year, $50 million extension that includes $30 million guaranteed, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Bengals are signing another former Vikings CB. Mackensie Alexander signing a one-year deal with Cincy
The #Bengals are signing former #Vikings CB Mackensie Alexander to a one-year, $4 million deal, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Dolphins are re-signing S Adrian Colbert to a one-year deal
Dolphins are re-signing S Adrian Colbert to a one-year, $1.775 million deal, per @RosenhausSports. Colbert was not tendered yesterday as an RFA.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: OG Joe Thuney became the first player to sign his franchise-tag tender with the Patriots
Patriots’ G Joe Thuney signed his franchise-tag tender, per his agent @MikeMcCartney7.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Buccaneers are signing WR Bryant Mitchell to a one-year deal
Bucs agree to terms with WR Bryant Mitchell on a 1-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Browns are signing former Bengals DT Andrew Billings
The #Browns have signed DT Andrew Billings, per agent @_SportsTrust. The former Bengal stays in state.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: 49ers are releasing OG Mike Person.
49ers just informed starting guard Mike Person that he is being released, per source. A veteran guard now available.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Broncos are waiving QB Joe Flacco after a failed physical designation.
Broncos just informed former Super-Bowl MVP Joe Flacco that he is being waived with a failed physical designation, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Flacco now joins a group of free-agent QBs looking for work.
Three Super Bowl MVPs in headlines this week: Flacco waived, Foles traded, TB to TB.
Update 3/19/20: Former Saints WR Keith Kirkwood is signing a one-year deal with the Panthers.
Former Saints’ WR Keith Kirkwood is signing a 1-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, where he will reunite with his college coaches from Temple, per the Katz Brothers. Saints did not tender Kirkwood and he had four interested teams, but chose Carolina.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Bengals are signing CB Torry McTyer to a one-year deal.
Bengals are signing cornerback Torry McTyer to a one-year deal, per @RosenhausSports. He was not tendered yesterday as a restricted free agent.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Rams are releasing RB Todd Gurley and LB Clay Matthews.
The #Rams are releasing face of the franchise RB Todd Gurley, source says, before $10.5M becomes fully guaranteed on his contract.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
#Rams are also releasing LB Clay Matthews, source says
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Washington is signing OT Cornelius Lucas to a two-year deal.
The #Redskins are signing OT Cornelius Lucas on a 2-years, $5.3M deal, source said. Added depth on the offensive line.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Browns are signing former Texans CB Kevin Johnson to a one-year deal.
Former Bills’ and Texans’ CB Kevin Johnson is signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal that could go up to $6 million on incentives with the Cleveland Browns, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Giants are signing former Washington QB Colt McCoy.
A new backup for Daniel Jones https://t.co/s9cQZnnArH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Browns are signing WR/KR JoJo Natson to a one-year deal.
The #Browns are signing WR and returner JoJo Natson to a 1-year, $1M deal, source said. He spent the last two years with the #Rams.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
Update 3/19/20: Steelers are signing former Chiefs and Eagles OG Stefen Wisniewski to a two-year deal.
The #Steelers are signing veteran OL Stefen Wisniewski to a two-year deal, source said. He started at OG in every postseason game for KC last season, and has started for 2 of the past 3 SB winners.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Cowboys are signing former Bears S Haha Clinton-Dix to a one-year deal.
Cowboys reached agreement with former Bears’ S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the deal is for one year and worth $4 million with $2.5 million guaranteed.https://t.co/zqLvohHQVS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Former Rams RB Todd Gurley is signing a one-year deal with the Falcons.
Todd Gurley has already landed home: The former #Rams star is signing a 1-year deal with the #Falcons, source says (as @Schultz_Report reported). Atlanta had some talks with the #Rams about trading for the former UGA RB before he was released.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Buccaneers are signing OG/T Joe Haeg.
The #Buccaneers are signing G/T Joe Haeg, source says. Former fifth-rounder for the #Colts on his way to Tampa along with some other guy that officially signed today.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Texans are re-signing re-signing OT Roderick Johnson to a one-year deal.
Texans re-signed OT Roderick Johnson to a one-year, $1.75 million deal after they earlier declined to tender him, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Bears are signing S Deon Bush to a one-year deal.
Free-agent safety Deon Bush is signing back with the Bears on a one-year, $1.4 million deal, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Saints are signing OG Andrus Peat to a five-year deal.
#Saints agree to terms with G/T Andrus Peat on five-year contract
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) March 20, 2020
Story: https://t.co/40bp5BDGQs pic.twitter.com/DAltlmlU5s
Update 3/20/20: Steelers are signing former Colts TE Eric Ebron to a two-year deal.
Source: The #Steelers are signing TE Eric Ebron to a 2-year deal worth $12M. Another target for Big Ben.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Steelers are trading a fifth-round pick to the Ravens for DT Chris Wormley and a seventh-round pick.
Trade! The #Steelers are finalizing a deal to send a fifth-round pick in 2021 to the #Ravens for DL Chris Wormley and a seventh-round pick in 2021, source said. A rare intradivision trade. As @MikeGarafolo said, Wormley on the move.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Melvin Gordon signs a two-year deal with the Denver Broncos.
Melvin Gordon had a better offer from another team, but the lure of playing in the same division as the #Chargers, that appealed to him. https://t.co/ZX9KZ4nvkc
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: CB CJ Goodwin is signing with the Cowboys on a one-year deal.
Free-agent CB CJ Goodwin is signing back with the Cowboys on a one-year deal for just over $1million, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Jets are signing LB Neville Hewitt to a one-year deal
Free-agent linebacker Neville Hewitt is signing back with the Jets on a one-year, $2 million deal, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Former Giants CB Antonio Hamilton signs a one-year deal with the Chiefs
Former Giants’ CB Antonio Hamilton is signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs, per @RosenhausSports, who added that Hamilton turned down more money from another team. Hamilton is first free agent the Chiefs have signed this off-season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 20, 2020
Update 3/20/20: Former 49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders is signing a two-year deal with the Saints
Former 49ers’ WR Emmanuel Sanders reached agreement on a two-year, $16 milloon deal with worth up to $19 million the New Orleans Saints, per source. https://t.co/01akLF17C3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Colts are releasing Pierre Desir
Source: The #Colts are releasing Pierre Desir.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: RB Kenyan Drake signed his tender offer with the Cardinals
Another tag — transition this time — in the books and official. https://t.co/iOBU0jSsk2
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: LB Jatavis Brown is signing a one-year deal with the Eagles
Free-agent linebacker Jatavis Brown is signing with the Eagles on a one-year deal, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Bears are signing former Steelers CB Artie Burns to a one-year deal
More help for the #Bears defense: Chicago is signing former #Steelers CB Artie Burns on a 1-year deal, per @RosenhausSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Raiders are signing former Eagles WR Nelson Agholor to a one-year deal along with FB/RB Rod Smith
Former Eagles WR Nelson Agholor is signing a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2020
Former Cowboys and Giants RB Rod Smith also is re-signing with the Raiders on a one-year deal, per source.
Update 3/21/20: Eagles are signing former Broncos S Will Parks to a one-year deal
Versatile #Broncos safety Will Parks, a Philly native, is heading home. Parks is signing with the #eagles on a 1 year deal per source. Parks had a lot of interest from around the league over the last few weeks.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Broncos are signing former Steelers TE Nick Vannett to a two-year deal
Source: The #Broncos have signed former #Steelers and #Seahawks TE Nick Vannett on a 2-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Jets are signing former Rams DB Marqui Christian
Jets signed former Rams’ DB Marqui Christian, per source. He’s likely to be Jets third safety.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Colts are releasing QB Brian Hoyer
Source: The #Colts are releasing QB Brian Hoyer, and he’s now a free agent. The former #Patriots backup on the move.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Chiefs are signing OT Mike Remmers to a one-year deal
This is now official and done. Some depth for KC https://t.co/hscQiv0pWh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Raiders are signing former Jaguars TE Nick O’Leary
Another Raiders free agent: the team has signed TE Nick O'Leary, per his agency @_SportsTrust.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 21, 2020
Update 3/21/20: Jets are signing former Panthers OG Greg Van Roten to a three-year deal
It’s a 3-year deal for the #Jets and their newest signing. https://t.co/nT7oYWj2qe
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Bears are signing S Jordan Lucas to a one-year deal
The #Bears signed SS Jordan Lucas to a 1-year deal worth $1M, as the former Chief has a new home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Saints are signing S D.J. Swearinger to a one-year deal
The #Saints added more than Malcolm Jenkins in the secondary, signing DJ Swearinger to a 1-year, $1.1M deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Cardinals are bringing QB Brett Hundley to a one-year deal
The #AZCardinals get Brett Hundley back on a 1-year deal. https://t.co/eY8tQfkgM9
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Jets are signing former Colts CB Pierre Desir to a one-year deal
The #Jets are giving CB Pierre Desir a 1-year contract worth up to $5.5M max, source said. He lands quickly after the surprising release. https://t.co/2Fv9zUWTmg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Patriots are signing QB Brian Hoyer to a one-year deal
The #Patriots will bring QB Brian Hoyer back on a 1-year deal to join Jarrett Stidham and Cody Kessler... plus there is always the draft. Given where NE is cap-wise, this is probably it at the position.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Seahawks are signing OG Chance Warmack
A cool low-risk, high-reward add by the #Seahawks. https://t.co/Cd6pddm9qy
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Falcons are signing former Vikings WR Laquon Treadwell
Falcons are signing former Vikings’ first-round pick, WR Laquon Treadwell.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 22, 2020
Update 3/22/20: Bears are signing LB Barkevious Mingo on a one-year deal
The #Bears continue to add depth on defense, agreeing to terms with LB Barkevious Mingo on a 1-year deal, source said. He’s a familiar face for #Bears DC Chuck Pagano from their time in Indy & ST coach Chris Tabor from their time in Cleveland.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Former Raiders LB Tahir Whitehead is signing a one-year deal with the Panthers
Former #Raiders LB Tahir Whitehead is signing with the #Panthers on a 1-year deal, source said. A solid signing late In free agency.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Panthers are signing former Roughnecks QB PJ Walker
XFL news: Former Houston Roughnecks QB PJ Walker is expected to sign with the #Panthers, source said. One of the stars of the XFL lands an NFL job.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Jets are re-signing LB James Burgess
The #Jets are bringing back free agent linebacker James Burgess on a 1-year deal, per @RosenhausSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Washington is trading a fifth-round pick to Carolina for QB Kyle Allen
The #Redskins sent a 5th round pick to the #Panthers in exchange for QB Kyle Allen, source said. With Carolina signing PJ Walker today, this helps the QB room take shape.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Patriots are releasing long-time K Stephen Gostkowski
Another long-time #Patriots player on his way out. https://t.co/vwXoHS5nzd
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Washington is releasing CB Kayvon Webster
Washington is releasing veteran CB Kayvon Webster today and he will become a free agent, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Former Titans RB Dion Lewis is signing with the Giants
I'm told RB Dion Lewis has agreed to terms with the #Giants on a 1-year deal, per source.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Jets are re-signing OLB Jordan Jenkins on a one-year deal
The #Jets are re-signing OLB Jordan Jenkins on a 1-year deal worth $5M, source said. After a career-high in sacks, he’s back at the table next year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Seahawks are sending a fifth-round pick to Washington for CB Quinton Dunbar
Comp update: Seahawks are sending Washington a 5th-round pick in exchange for CB Quinton Dunbar, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2020
So Redskins trade a 5 for QB Kyle Allen, get back a 5 for Dunbar.
Update 3/23/20: CB Jimmy Smith is re-signing with the Ravens
Free-agent cornerback Jimmy Smith is signing back with the Ravens on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Cowboys C Travis Frederick is retiring at 29
#Cowboys center Travis Frederick steps away. A decision he’s been mulling for some time. https://t.co/NpmkGsPvrq
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Former XFL QB Jordan Ta’amu signs with the Chiefs
Another QB for the #Chiefs https://t.co/MIXwedgKXl
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Former Cowboys DE Keryy Hyder is signing with the 49ers
Source: Former #Cowboys and #Lions pass-rusher Kerry Hyder is signing with the #49ers on a 1-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2020
Update 3/23/20: Broncos reached an agreement with former Chargers and Chiefs LB Jeremiah Attaochu
Broncos reached agreement on a one-year deal with LB Jeremiah Attaochu, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: Panthers are expected to release Cam Newton
Panthers are expected to release QB Cam Newton today, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/30: Former XFL DB Dravon Askew-Henry is signing with the Giants
Another XFL player making the jump to the NFL: DB Dravon Askew-Henry has agreed to a 2-year deal with the #Giants, source said. Expect the cousin of @Revis24, who played for the New York Guardians, to compete for the nickel role.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: Former Lions CB Rashaan Melvin is signing with the Jaguars
Former Lions’ cornerback Rashaan Melvin is signing a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Jaguars, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: Former Patriots WR Phillip Dorsett is signing with the Seahawks
WR Phillip Dorsett just texted me he is going to the #Seahawks on a 1-year deal.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: 49ers are signing former Chargers WR Travis Benjamin
More WR news: The #49ers are signing former #Chargers WR Travis Benjamin, source said. Added depth in SF. He gets a 1-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: Former Buccaneers RB Peyton Barber signed a two-year deal with Washington
Peyton Barber signing with the #Redskins on a 2-year deal worth $3M with $600K guaranteed. https://t.co/hvufNHtGZH
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: Panthers have officially released Cam Newton
The #Panthers have officially released QB Cam Newton. End of an era.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2020
Update 2/24/20: Robby Anderson is signing a two-year deal with the Panthers
Former Jets’ WR Robby Anderson is signing a two-year, $20 million deal including $12 million in year one with the Carolina Panthers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: TE Tyler Eifert is nearing a deal with the Jaguars
The #Jaguars and former #Bengals first-round TE Tyler Eifert are working diligently towards closing a deal, source said. If completed, it would be another free agent move in Jax to fill a spot that plagued them last year -- and one that coach Doug Marrone really wanted.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2020
Update 3/24/20: Patriots are re-signing DF Silique Calhoun
The #Patriots are bringing back DE Shilique Calhoun. He played in 15 games last year and had one start. Depth up front.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2020