The NFL never sleeps and that has never been more evident since Matthew Stafford hoisted his first Lombardi Trophy. Tom Brady retired and unretired, the Broncos acquired Russell Wilson in a blockbuster deal, Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams returned to Green Bay, Calvin Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season, Amari Cooper was dealt to the Browns, Deshaun Watson appears to be back, Chris Godwin returned to Tampa, the top tight ends stayed home, and the Colts somehow convinced the Washington Football Team Commanders to take on Carson Wentz’s contract. With the NFL ‘Legal Tampering Period’ kicking off at 12:00 pm on Monday and NFL Free Agency officially starting on Wednesday, we’ll keep you updated with all of the key fantasy transactions.
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2022 NFL Free Agency Signings & Rumors
Updated 3/15 9:22 PM EST
Tom gets another solid weapon + Chris Godwin insurance
Former Falcons receiver Russell Gage intends to sign with the Bucs, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 15, 2022
The Patriots give Mac his security blanket back
The Patriots have re-signed RB James White, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 15, 2022
Antonio Gibson RB1 SZN
Former Washington RB J.D. McKissic intends to sign a two-year, $7 million deal with upside to $8 with the Buffalo Bills, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
The Deshaun Watson sweepstakes are heating up
The Falcons have emerged as a sleeper team to acquire Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, league sources tell @mortreport and me. The Falcons join the Panthers, Saints and Browns as teams that have met with, or are interested in, trading for Watson. More to come on ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
The Lions add a solid complement for Amon-Ra St. Brown
Former Jaguars’ WR D.J. Chark intends to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
The Jets add a solid tight end to Zach Wilson’s target totem pole
Former Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah intends to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the New York Jets, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Keep boosting the surrounding talent around Trevor Lawrence!
Former Giants’ TE Evan Engram intends to sign a one-year, fully-guaranteed 9 million deal that could go to $10 with incentives with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per me and @JFowlerESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The band is coming back together in Tampa
Tampa Bay is expected to resign its CB Carlton Davis, per sources, accomplishing one of the franchise’s primary off-season goals.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
First, it was Khalil Mack and now it’s JC Jackson — the AFC West is WILD
Sources: The #Chargers are expected to sign former #Patriots star CB JC Jackson to a big money deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The Dolphins add Tua insurance
Former Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater intends to sign a one-year deal to be the backup QB for the Miami Dolphins, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The Dolphins add another wideout to Tua’s arsenal
Former Cowboys’ WR Cedrick Wilson intends to sign a three-year, $22.8 million deal that includes $12.75 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins, sources tell @toddarcher and me. Dallas loses another WR.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Is it Mo-Alie Cox SZN in Indy with Jack Doyle retired?
FA TE Mo Alie-Cox is headed back to the #Colts on a 3-year deal, per source.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 14, 2022
The Seahawks are obsessed with tight ends
The Seahawks are re-signing TE Will Dissly to a three-year, $24M deal, a source tells me.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 14, 2022
The Bills are protecting their franchise QB
Former Titans’ guard Rodger Saffold is signing in Buffalo, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The Jets bolster their offensive line
Jets are giving Laken Tomlinson a three-year deal worth up to $41.2 million, per source. https://t.co/91r1zrEZAr
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The Jaguars are making BIG moves
The #Jaguars aren’t done. They are expected to sign former #AZCardinals WR Christian Kirk to a large deal, per me and @TomPelissero.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Christian Kirk’s deal:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2022
Signing bonus: $20M
Salaries: $1.5M, $15.5M, $14.5M, $15.5M
Annual roster bonuses: $500K
Annual workout bonuses: $500K
Annual incentives: $3M
2024 roster bonus: $1M
Max value of $84M
Braxton Berrios is staying put in NY
Jets are re-signing WR Braxton Berrios on a two-year, $12 million deal that includes $7 million fully guaranteed, per his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Protect Trevor Lawrence at all costs
Washington Pro-Bowl guard Brandon Scherff intends to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The Steelers find their Big Ben replacement?
The #Steelers have reached agreement on a two-year deal with QB Mitchell Trubisky, sources say. The former No. 2 overall pick heads to Pittsburgh as the expected starter in place of the retired Ben Roethlisberger.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
Jarvis Landry is now available on the open market
One more free-agent WR now available: Browns are releasing WR Jarvis Landry, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Amari Cooper arriving, Landry departing.
It’s James Conner SZN in Arizona — the early winner of free agency?
The #AZCardinals and RB James Conner have agreed to a 3-year extension, source said. The Pro Bowler sticks.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Is Chase Edmonds the next great Shanahan scheme RB?
Miami Dolphins and RB Chase Edmonds reached agreement on a two-year, $12.6 million deal that includes $6.1 million guaranteed, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. The former Cardinals’ running back is headed to Miami.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Joe Burrow finally gets some help
Tom Brady’s loss will be Joe Burrow’s gain: Bucs’ free-agent guard Alex Cappa intends to sign a four-year, $40 million deal with the Bengals after free agency opens, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022