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The 2021 NFL free agent signing period is just five days away!
It’s one of the most glorious times of the year. Essentially, it’s a very, very satisfying appetizer ahead of the April’s NFL, and God knows we could always use some more football content.
Who is going to land where? Who will be cut? Released? Traded even? Finding out what new faces will be in new places is one of the best highs you can get as a sports fan, so here’s to another fast and furious March.
Let’s have some fun.
Stay tuned here as I update this post consistently over the coming weeks to give you all the most notable free agent news.
March 17
The 49ers are also signing center Alex Mack
#Falcons free agent center Alex Mack is expected to sign with the #49ers, source said, as the Cal product lands back in the Bay Area. Mack has been with coach Kyle Shanahan in Cleveland and Atlanta... and now SF.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2021
The 49ers are signing LT Trent Williams to a six-year, $138.06 million deal
While you (and I) were sleeping: The #49ers agreed to terms with LT Trent Williams on a six-year, $138.06 million deal with $55.1 million guaranteed, including a $30.1 million signing bonus, per @elsportsllc @loyalty24_7. The NFL’s new highest-paid offensive lineman.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2021
March 16
The Rams are trading DT Michael Brockers to the Lions
The #Rams are finalizing a trade to send veteran DL Michael Brockers to the #Lions, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2021
The Lions are signing RB Jamaal Williams to a two-year, $7.5 million deal
Former #Packers RB Jamaal Williams is signing a two-year deal worth up to $7.5 million with the #Lions, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2021
The Bills are signing WR Emmanuel Sanders to a one-year deal worth $6 million
Comp update: Bills and WR Emmanuel Sanders reached agreement on a one-year, $6 million deal that includes another $500K in incentives, per source. https://t.co/Oy7TGg3Ex3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2021
The Washington Football Team is signing CB William Jackson III to a three-year deal
For new Washington Football team CB Will Jackson III it’s a 3-year deal worth roughly $14M per year. https://t.co/XIwg5LZHAX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2021
The Jaguars are signing WR Marvin Jones to a two-year, $14.5 million
The #Jaguars are expected to sign former #Lions WR Marvin Jones, source said, an accomplished, veteran offensive weapon.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
The Bears are signing QB Andy Dalton to a one-year, $10 million deal
Former Cowboys' QB Andy Dalton is signing a one-year, $10 million deal, with the chance to earn another $3 million in incentives, with the Chicago Bears, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
The Bengals are signing CB Chidobe Awuzie tothree-year, $21.75 million deal
For the #Bengals and Chidobe Awuzie, it's a three-year, $21.75 million deal that includes $9.25M in Year 1. Another $250K incentive each year if he makes the Pro Bowl for max $22.5M. https://t.co/RHJ32RB4vc
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2021
The Titans released CB Adoree Jackson
The #Titans are releasing CB Adoree Jackson, their former first-round pick.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
The Giants are signing DT Leonard Williams to a massive three-year, $63 million deal
Giant and Leonard Williams have agreed on a 3 year deal for 63 million with 45 million fully guaranteed. Roosevelt Barnes and Brandon Parker, and exec Kevin Abrams finished the deal today.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
The Raiders released Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson
The #Raiders are releasing Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson, source said, a surprise in Las Vegas as their O-line receives a nearly complete facelift.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021
The Saints released LB Kwon Alexander
Saints officially released LB Kwon Alexander today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
The Jaguars signed CB Shaquill Griffin to a three-year, $44.5 million deal
LB Shaquem Griffin, the twin brother of new Jaguars’ CB Shaquill Griffin, is a restricted free agent that at the moment has not yet been tendered by Seattle.... https://t.co/gs3mkZaW01
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
March 15
The Raiders reportedly close to signing former Ravens DE Yannick Ngakoue
Sources: #Ravens pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue is close to a deal with the #Raiders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
The Chiefs are signing OG Joe Thuney to a five-year deal
Chiefs are giving former Pats’ OL Joe Thuney a five-year, $80 million deal, per source. https://t.co/C3avhTePBj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The Jets are signing LB Jarrad Davis to a one-year, $7 million deal
Former Lions’ LB Jarrad Davis to the Jets on a one-year, $7 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The Jaguars are signing DT Roy Robertson-Harris to three-year, $24.4 million deal
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
The Patriots are signing LB Matt Judon to a four-year, $56 million deal
And the spending spree in Foxboro continues: Former Ravens’ LB Matt Judon reached agreement on a four-year, $56 million deal, including $32 million guaranteed with the New England Patriots, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
The Bucs are bringing back OLB Shaq Barrett
Text from #Bucs LB Shaq Barrett just now: "I am going back to Tampa." #Donedecision.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 15, 2021
The Lions are re-signing DE Romeo Okwara to a three-year, $39 million
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
The Cardinals are signing OLB Markus Golden to a two-year, $9 million deal
#AZCardinals pass-rusher Markus Golden is staying in Arizona, source say, agreeing to terms on a 2-year deal that pays him $9M. After leaving AZ, heading to the #Giants, then getting traded back, the 30-year-old Golden elects to stay and call Arizona home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
The Ravens have signed OG Kevin Zeitler to a three-year, $22 million deal
The #Ravens have made their first move in free agency, agreeing to terms with ex-#Giants guard Kevin Zeitler on a 3-year deal worth $22M including $16M fully guaranteed, source said. One of the top interior O-linemen available, Baltimore quickly pounced when Zeitler became free.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
March 14
Drew Brees officially announced his retirement from the NFL
Fifteen years to the date he signed with New Orleans, Drew Brees has announced his retirement.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021
Next stop: Canton.
The Packers have signed RB Aaron Jones to a four-year, $48 million deal
Source: The #Packers and RB Aaron Jones have a deal. He gets a 4-year deal worth $48M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2021
The Bills have re-signed OG Job Feliciano to a three-year deal worth up to $17 million
Bills reached agreement with G Jon Feliciano on a three-year deal worth up to $17 million before he could hit free agency, as @MattParrino reported. Bills keep Feliciano and Daryl Williams on their offensive line.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021
The Bears signed DT Mario Edwards to a three-year, $11.55 million deal
Mario Edwards gets $4.5 million in the first year of the deal from the #Bears. Coming off a career-best four sacks, he sticks in Chicago. https://t.co/71Yik2w2wC
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2021
The Dolphins are trading DE Shaq Lawson to the Texans for LB Benardrick McKinney
Sources: The #Texans are trading Pro Bowl LB Benardrick McKinney to the #Dolphins for Shaq Lawson.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2021
March 13
The Lions have signed former Saints TE Josh Hill
The #Lions signed former #Saints TE Josh Hill, who has a relationship with new Detroit coach Dan Campbell from New Orleans.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2021
March 12
Tom Brady and the Bucs reached an agreement on a contract extension, keeping him in Tampa Bay through 2022
Tom Brady reached agreement with the Buccaneers today on a four-year contract extension that voids to a one-year extension that locks him into Tampa through the 2022 season, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2021
The Patriots are bringing back Cam Newton on a one-year, $5 million deal
So it's one year, $5 million for Cam Newton in New England, with $3.5M guaranteed and upside. Another prove-it deal. https://t.co/V27jQb8MMC
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2021
The 49ers signed CB Emmanuel Moseley to a two-year, $10.1 million deal
The #49ers have agreed to terms with CB Emmanuel Moseley on a 2-year deal worth up $10.1M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2021
The Cardinals are not tendering RFA wideout Trent Sherfield
With speed and special teams ability, he’s an interesting connection to new ST coach Derius Swinton II, who is now in L.A.
The #Cardinals won’t tender WR Trent Sherfield as a restricted free agent, source said. Speedy receiver and core special teamer will hit the market.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2021
The Bills are giving RT Daryl Williams a three-year extension worth $28.2 million
The #Bills are giving OT Daryl Williams a 3-year deal worth $28.2M ($9.4M average) with nearly $14M guaranteed. A nice deal for Williams. https://t.co/l8t9unQyPV
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2021
S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix visited with the Raiders
Former #Cowboys and #Bears S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix visited the #Raiders today, source said, as Las Vegas continues to look for secondary help prior to free agency.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2021
The Texans signed former Browns and Packers LB Christian Kirksey
Texans signing linebacker Christian Kirksey to 1-year contract with max value of $4.5 million https://t.co/uj5hj2Dj8a) via @houstonchron
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 12, 2021