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The NFL offseason continues on, and the next step of the process is the beginning of the new league year. To be more specific, the new league year always begins with the legal tampering period. This year, this period begins on March 14th, and is when free agents can both negotiate, and agree, to terms on new contracts.
In other words, it is when the free agent frenzy officially begins. Around the NFL, news has already been flying around with the likes of Tom Brady returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kirk Cousins signing a one-year extension for salary cap purposes, and more.
Throughout the day, be sure to continue to check in to this article as we will update the major news surrounding free agents and where these players will be landing for 2022. An editorial note, we will always add the latest news at the bottom of the stream of news.
In the meantime, be sure to keep tabs on BTSC for the latest news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare not just for free agency, but the 2022 NFL Draft.
These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the stands. That time will come. But it’s not now. I love my teammates, and I love my supportive family. They make it all possible. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG pic.twitter.com/U0yhRKVKVm
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 13, 2022
Vikings gave Kirk Cousins a one-year, fully-guaranteed $35 million extension, per source. He will make $40 million this year and $30 million next. Deal has two voidable years in it to lower his cap number this year to $31.25M. $15M of deal will be paid by this time next year.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2022
Tom Brady is back and so is his center. Per @MikeMcCartney7, the #Bucs have a deal with C Ryan Jensen right before free agency. It’s a 3-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
New: The #Patriots have agreed to terms with QB Brian Hoyer and G/C James Ferentz, according to a league source. This comes a day after the club agreed with safety Devin McCourty (1 year, $9 million). https://t.co/Wzg7UjY5vT
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) March 14, 2022
Former #Buccaneers G Ali Marpet will stay retired, according to agent Andy Ross (@NFLagentandy.) Ross said Marpet told him Tom Brady’s return made it tougher, knowing he’ll be watching from afar but Marpet’s going to earn his Master’s.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
“He already bought a backpack,” Ross said.
The #Lions are bringing back QB Tim Boyle on a one-year, $2 million deal that includes $1.75 million guaranteed, sources say. Boyle, who started three games last season, can earn another $500k in incentives.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
So there it is. The big TB12 QB news. pic.twitter.com/OBF6Z1J2sp
The #Packers have agreed to terms with pass-rusher Preston Smith on a 4-year extension worth $52.5M in new money, source said. He gets over $65M over 5 years in all with a chance to make $71M. He gets $14M in year 1. So, one Smith brother sticks around. pic.twitter.com/uB7ga4XbzX
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Bills are releasing OT Daryl Williams, source says. He started every game for Buffalo over the last two seasons. He was slated to make $8.125 million this season. However, don’t rule out a possible return down the line. The sides will remain in touch.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
The Bills and C Mitch Morse agreed to a two-year, $19.5M extension with $12M guaranteed, as @MikeGarafolo said.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2022
Morse gets a $7.5M signing bonus as part of the deal, while his 2022 cap number goes down a bit that helps Buffalo with other moves this offseason.
The Minnesota Vikings just informed me they are tendering my Restricted Free Agent kicker Greg Joseph. Led the NFL in touchback percentage last season and got better and better as the year went on.
— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) March 14, 2022
The #Falcons and LT Jake Matthews have agreed to terms on a 3-year extension, sources say. He gets $52.5M over the first three years. New money average of $18.5M and it gives ATL some much-needed cap space.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Packers have released Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith, source said, adding another top defender to free agency. His cap number of $27.6M in 2022 was never going to work. Now, free — and healthy.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Packers are also releasing OT Billy Turner, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
Bengals have notified @DrewJRosenhaus that they are tendering restricted free agent offensive lineman Fred Johnson at $2.433 million.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Dolphins and Emmanuel Ogbah have reached agreement on a 4-year, $65 million deal that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Texans re-signed veteran TE Antony Auclair, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
The #Rams are keeping OT Joe Noteboom on a three-year deal with a base value of $40M that includes $25M guaranteed, sources say. Max value: $47.5 million. Huge deal for Noteboom, who has played LT when Andrew Whitworth is out. https://t.co/kaCV5VMT9W
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
#Lions have re-signed LB Alex Anzalone, S Jalen Elliott, LB Shaun Dion Hamilton and S C.J. Moore.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 14, 2022
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The #Panthers are cutting pass-rusher Morgan Fox, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
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
Geoff Swaim has agreed to a one-year extension with the Titans, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2022
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
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.
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
#Panthers release A.J. Bouye and Morgan Foxhttps://t.co/vQSUjNHRNt
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 14, 2022
Mitch Trubisky is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2022
The #Bears are expected to sign #Bengals DT Larry Ogunjobi, source said. A huge piece in the middle.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Seahawks have agreed to terms with one of their: Safety Quandre Diggs gets a 3-year deal worth $40M, source said. Seattle retains a key defender.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Washington Pro-Bowl guard Brandon Scherff intends to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The Patriots are expected to reach a new deal with 10X Pro Bowl special teamer Matthew Slater, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2022
Another year for the heart and soul of their roster.
The #Bengals are signing OL Ted Karras to a 3-year, $18M deal, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Lions reached agreement with their safety Tracy Walker on a three-year, $25 million deal that includes $17 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Jaguars are in agreement on a long-term deal with standout LB Foye Oluokun, per @ajv. A former 6th rounder from Yale(!) hits it big. He gets 3 years, $45M with upside to $46.5M. There is $28M fully guaranteed at signing.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
2 years, $9M with $4.75M fully guaranteed for the 35-year old DT who keeps cashing in. https://t.co/K3lcHHx0GN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
#Jaguars giving DT Foley Fatukasi three years, $30 million with $20 million fully guaranteed, per his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
49ers free-agent guard Laken Tomlinson intends to sign with the NY Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Titans are keeping C Ben Jones, source said. He gets a 2-year deal worth $14M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Jets are re-signing WR Braxton Berrios on a two-year, $12 million deal that includes $7 million fully guaranteed, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Long snapper news: The #Cowboys have agreed to resign two-time pro bowl LS Jake McQuade to a 1-year contract contract vet min salary benefit, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
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
The Titans are not tendering OL David Quessenberry, per source. He has started 25 straight games at RT for them and was a top 10 run blocker in 2021, per PFF. He also is a cancer survivor.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Former Titans’ guard Rodger Saffold is signing in Buffalo, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Eagles have agreed to terms with pass rusher Haason Reddick, source says. Three years, $45 million with $30 million fully guaranteed at signing. Max value $49.5 million.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
The Camden native and former #Temple Owl is coming home.
The #Bengals keep a big one: BJ Hill gets 3 years and $30mil with $15mil in year one.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Houston is re-signing safety Terrence Brooks on a one-year, $2 million deal, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Saints are giving WR/PR Deonte Harris (now Deonte Harty) the second-round RFA tender, per source. He could still draw some interest on an offer sheet.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
The #Packers are expected to re-sign LB De’Vondre Campbell, source said. Keeping one of their best defenders.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Seahawks are re-signing TE Will Dissly to a three-year, $24 million deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
The deal was negotiated by agent Collin Roberts of @Rep1Sports.
Brian Allen returning to the Rams on a three-year, $24 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Colts are re-signing TE Mo-Alie Cox to a three-year, $18 million deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
Colt McCoy is returning to the Cardinals on a two-year, $7.5 million deal, including $6 million fully guaranteed at signing, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Cardinals' LB and special-teams standout Dennis "The Barbarian" Gardeck reached agreement with the Cardinals on a three-year, $12 million deal, per his agency @SportsAmdg.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
This is now agreed to: Cedrick Wilson to the #Dolphins. https://t.co/nB4dHrJZep
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
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
Chargers are giving former Patriots’ CB JC Jackson a five-year, $82.5 million deal that invoices $40 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
Dolphins TE Mike Gesicki has signed his franchise tag tender, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2022
First player to do so this year.
The Broncos have signed former Packers G Ben Braden. A reunion with new Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2022
The #Bucs are bringing back one of their own: CB Carlton Davis is expected to re-sign with Tampa, source said, as they retain a part of their core.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Steelers are bringing back OT Chukwuma Okorafor, sources tell me and @AKinkhabwala. Had interest elsewhere but returns to Pittsburgh, where he’s manned the right side the last two years.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
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
Washington DT Tim Settle to Buffalo on a 2-year deal, per source. He will be reunited with Tremaine Edmonds from their VT days.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The #Jets are re-signing veteran RB Tevin Coleman, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
#Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence has just become the first defensive end in NFL history to have 7 straight seasons of his contract fully guaranteed: He’s agreed to a new 3 year deal with $30 million fully guaranteed and is staying in Dallas.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
Former Cardinals and Vikings’ center Mason Cole intends to sign a three-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
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
Former #Giants DT Austin Johnson is expected to sign with the #Chargers, source said. Another add on D.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Former #Colts OL Mark Glowinski has agreed to terms with the #Giants. He gets 3 years for $20M with $11.4M fully guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The #Panthers are signing former #Cowboys S Xavier Woods to a 3-year, $15.75M deal, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
Eagles are not tendering two-time leading tackler LB Alex Singleton, per source. Singleton now will be a free agent when the market opens.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
The Carolina Panthers are closing in on a deal with guard Austin Corbett, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2022
Source: #Raiders WR Zay Jones is headed to the #Jaguars. MORE. He gets 3 years and up to $30M. $24M base.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2022
Former #Rams DT Sebastian Joseph-Day is expected to sign with the #Chargers, source said. He gets a 3-year deal worth $24M with $15M fully guaranteed. LAC doing work.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2022
#Vikings are signing DT Harrison Phillips to a three-year, $19.5 million deal, source says. Popular #Bills lineman headed to Minnesota.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2022
Carolina Panther DaQuan Jones will be signing with the Buffalo Bills, per sources
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 15, 2022
#Texans re-signed center Justin Britt according to an NFL source.
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) March 15, 2022
The #Texans are signing veteran guard A.J. Cann to a two-year, $10.5 million deal with $4.5M fully guaranteed, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2022
Former Texans’ S Justin Reid intends to sign a three-year, $31.5 million deal that includes $20 million guaranteed with the Kansas City Chiefs, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2022
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