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The Pittsburgh Steelers are not usually big-time players in NFL Free Agency. In 2020 they might be even less of a player in the free agent frenzy considering they are close to, if not already over, the new salary cap heading into the new league year.
The aforementioned new league year starts on March 18th, but the legal tampering period starts on the 16th. This means the rumors of signings will be flying around early on Monday, making the Wednesday new league year just a formality of signing on the dotted line.
Whether or not the Steelers are players, or spectators, during this time of the offseason, keep tabs on NFL news and be sure to check back to see which team has signed what player, for how long and for the overall cost.
Believe it or not, several players have already been linked to new deals! Check out the latest news in the tweets below, and be sure to check back as this will be updated as news breaks!
Jaguars trading Calais Campbell to the Ravens for a fifth-round pick. (via @Rapsheet + @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/FvJYWHOvNS
— NFL (@NFL) March 15, 2020
The #Titans have agreed to terms with QB Ryan Tannehill on a 4-year deal worth $118M, source says. He gets $91M in total guarantees and $62M in fully guaranteed money. A huge payday after leading Tennessee to the playoffs.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2020
The #Patriots are giving safety and team leader Devin McCourty a 2-year deal worth $23M, sources say. He gets $17M guaranteed – keeping him in New England for his career and allowing him to play with his brother again.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2020
The #Colts are signing LT Anthony Castonzo to a two-year, $33 million contract extension, source said.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2020
Three years, $36 million. https://t.co/KNRsR8IWYQ
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2020
The #Falcons are re-signing DT Tyeler Davison to a three-year, $12 million extension that includes $4.5M guaranteed, per source. Locking up one of their own, who’s still on the rise at age 27.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2020
No surprise, but Chiefs are placing franchise tag on DT Chris Jones today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
Bucs placed franchise tag on Shaq Barrett, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 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
We have placed the franchise tag on LB Bud Dupree.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/yX8VIkXXPM pic.twitter.com/oxCRlyqhi7
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 16, 2020
#Breaking: Source confirms to @usatodaysports that Cowboys have placed exclusive franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott.
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) March 16, 2020
Dak on roster 2020. Next question: Will Amari Cooper be?
The #Browns gave a 2nd round tender to RB Kareem Hunt, while also cutting S Morgan Burnett.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) 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
Texans are trading DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
#49ers and DL Arik Armstead are closing in on a five-year deal. Team very close to keep its top free-agent priority.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) 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
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
The #Redskins are re-signing LB Jon Bostic on a 2-year deal worth $6.6M, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
The Browns signed Case Keenum to a three-year, $18-million deal. It just might mark the first time in the history of free agency that a backup QB has been signed in the opening salvo. Browns gotta Brown. #Steelers #dkps
— Dale Lolley (@dlolley_pgh) March 16, 2020
Jack Conklin agreed to a 3-year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guarantee, per @RosenhausSports. He earns $20mil in the first year. Wanted to keep it short due to the projected increases in the salary cap. Conklin will only be 28 when this deal expires.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
Giants signing CB James Bradberry to three-year, $45 million deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/t1L0CKfJ9c
— NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2020
Former Steelers’ NT Javon Hargrave reached agreement with the Eagles on a three-year, $39m deal with $26M fully guaranteed, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Hargrave becomes the highest paid nose tackle in the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Jimmy Graham to the Bears on a two-year, $16 million deal, including $9 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
Byron Jones’ new contract with the Dolphins will be a five-year, $82.5 million deal, including $57 million guaranteed, per source. It includes $40 million in first two years.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 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
Compensation update: Bills are trading a 1st-round pick, a 5th-round pick, a 6th-round pick and a 2021 4th-round pick for Vikings WR Stefon Diggs and a 2020 7th-round pick, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Former Browns’ S Eric Murray reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Amari Cooper intends to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys on a 5-year, $100 million deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
The #49ers are giving safety Jimmie Ward a 3-year deal worth $28.5M, source said. He was a priority for that defense.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
Ravens are giving former Rams’ DL Michael Brockers a 3-year, $30 million deal that includes $21m guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
BREAKING: Tom Brady announces he will not return to Patriots. pic.twitter.com/TX8zWhD4gS
— NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2020
Former #Steelers LB Tyler Matakevich to the #Bills, per his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC. The special-teams ace gets a two-year deal worth up to $9 million.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 17, 2020
Free agent #Bills DT Jordan Phillips is headed to the #AZCardinals , source said, on a 3-year deal.
— 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
Panthers and Cam Newton are working together to seek a trade, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Bears will release Leonard Floyd https://t.co/oq7xo1ExjG
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) 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
The Panthers and Teddy Bridgewater are negotiating a 3-year contract in the $60 million range, per source. The deal is not done as they work out details but it is expected to be complete when new league year opens Wednesday.
— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) March 17, 2020
The #Bears are signing pass-rusher Robert Quinn to a 5-year, $70 million contract with $30 million fully guaranteed, agent Sean Kiernan from @SelectSports tells me and @TomPelissero. A new home for the former #Cowboys star after a huge year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
Colts are giving Philip Rivers a one-year, $25 million deal, per source. https://t.co/Nhdjuf1250
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Former Cowboys’ TE Jason Witten reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
A veritable MNF booth in Vegas.
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
Terms: Cowboys deal with LB Sean Lee worth $4.5M with $2M fully guaranteed, source tells @usatodaysports.
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) March 17, 2020
Tampa is the expected landing spot for Tom Brady barring anything unforeseen, sources tell me and @JeffDarlington.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
There's no signing date or announcement officially set up, but Brady is expected to be a Buccaneer.
Former #Browns LB Joe Schobert is headed to the #Jaguars on a 5-year, $53.75M deal, source said. He gets an average of $10.75M per year. $12M to sign and $22.5M guaranteed. A new face on that Jax defense.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
Dolphins and former Eagles' RB Jordan Howard reached agreement on a two-year deal worth north of $10 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
The #Panthers are re-signing S Tre Boston on a 3-year deal worth $18M with $9.5m in year one, per @RosenhausSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020