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And so it continues.
The 2023 NFL season is about to get underway, as the first day of the legal tampering period is in the books. But even though the frenzy has slowed down, it is in no way over. Although those who agreed to terms starting at noon on Monday, March 13, those contracts can’t be signed until the 2023 league year kicks off at 4 PM ET on Wednesday.
So the free agent frenzy continues on. Day 1 saw all kinds of news as the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles saw a number of key departures. Additionally, the Cincinnati Bengals saw their two high-profile safeties sign elsewhere and the a number of ILBs found their homes for the upcoming season. For a quick rundown of all those moves, check out the tracker from yesterday.
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 2023. 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 2023 NFL Draft.
The Bills have restructured the contracts of QB Josh Allen and OLB Von Miller, creating approximately $32M in salary cap space, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
The #Falcons make another big move on defense, as former #Saints LB Kaden Elliss is headed to Atlanta, sources say. With seven sacks and 78 tackles in 11 starts, he became a hot free agent. He shined in his opportunity, now cashes in.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The #Vikings are signing pass-rusher Marcus Davenport, sources tell me, @MikeGarafolo, and @TomPelissero. He gets a 1-year deal worth $13M. Impressive.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
A big one for the #Seahawks: Sources say they are expected to sign former #Broncos DT Dre'mont Jones, a huge addition in the middle of their defense.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
More cap space for the Jets: the team is converting $6M of DL John Franklin-Myers’ base salary into a signing bonus, creating $4.8M in 2023 cap space, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
Now we see what they will use that cap space on…
The #Bears' big spending day continues. They've agreed to a deal with former #Titans DE DeMarcus Walker, per his agents @NessMugrabi, @brian_mcintyre and @davidcanter. Following a 7-sack breakout season, Walker gets over $7 million per year over the next two years.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
There are plenty of talented free agents left, including:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
* LB Bobby Wagner
* OT Orlando Brown
* S CJ Gardner-Johnson
* WR Odell Beckham, Jr.
* LB Lavonte David
* WR Jakobi Meyers
* S Jordan Poyer
* TE Dalton Schultz
* CB James Bradberry
* RB Miles Sanders
* WR Adam Thielen
Sources: The #Browns are expected to sign former #Vikings DT Dalvin Tomlinson, landing their coveted big-time defenders on Day 1 of free agency. He gets a 4-year deal worth $57M with $27.5M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
More cap space created:
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
* The Ravens reworked G Kevin Zeitler and RB Gus Edwards' deals for $7.108M
* The Rams reworked LT Joe Noteboom's deal for $9M
LB Luke Gifford has agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Tennessee Titans, according a source. Gifford led the Cowboys in special teams tackles in ‘22 and coaches believed he could handle larger role on defense.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) March 14, 2023
The #Falcons are signing former #Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke, per me and @MikeGarafolo. With plenty of starting experience, Atlanta adds a veteran to their QB room.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The Vikings are expected to re-sign QB Nick Mullens, who backed-up Kirk Cousins last season, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
The #Chargers and LB Eric Kendricks agreed to terms on a 2-year deal worth $13.25M, source said. The long-time #Vikings star fills a big need for LAC.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The #Bucs are trading veteran guard Shaq Mason to the #Texans, per source. pic.twitter.com/yTuKnw1Xgs
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
One day after he announced he would return for another season, Pro Bowl center Jason Kelce and the Eagles reached agreement on a one-year, $14.25 million deal, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
Sources: The #Raiders are signing #Patriots FA WR Jakobi Meyers to a 3-year deal with $33M with $21M guaranteed. Another NE-Las Vegas tie-in, and a weapon for Jimmy Garoppolo. The deal was negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/tOUDNVrDUF
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The Vikings are expected to re-sign QB Nick Mullens, who backed-up Kirk Cousins last season, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
The #Cowboys have agreed to terms to re-sign S Donovan Wilson to a three-year deal worth up to $24 million with the first two years fully guaranteed ($13.5 million), sources say. The deal was confirmed by Wilson’s agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown of @UniSportsMgmt. pic.twitter.com/8EhQa17b5m
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
Cardinals to re-sign OT Kelvin Beachum to 2-year, $5.15M deal. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/3uSe5jk8gl
— NFL (@NFL) March 14, 2023
The #Dolphins are re-signing RB Raheem Mostert to a two-year, $5.6 million deal with $2.2M guaranteed, per sources. pic.twitter.com/EGK9pn7Xal
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
Seahawks are releasing DT Quinton Jefferson, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
#Texans signing WR Noah Brown, per source. Former Cowboys WR stays in-state.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
The #Raiders re-signed OT Brandon Parker to a one-year, $1.5 million deal that's worth up to $4M with incentives, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
The #Jaguars have agreed to terms with their own safety Andrew Wingard, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The Patriots have tendered restricted free-agent DB Myles Bryant at the right-of-first-refusal level, which is $2.6 million on a 1-year deal, per a source.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 14, 2023
Saints restructured Michael Thomas’ contract, reaching agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal that has a max value of $15 million, per source. Thomas staying in New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/BcfB5nQCvz
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
The #Vikings have reached agreement with C Garrett Bradbury to return to Minnesota, source says. The 2019 first-round pick remains Kirk Cousins' center.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
The #49ers are bringing back C Jake Brendel on a 4-year deal, source said. The #Jets made a push, but he's back in SF.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The #Steelers have agreed to terms with G Nate Herbig on a two-year deal worth $8 million with $4 million guaranteed, source says. Pittsburgh assistant GM Andy Weidl was in Philly when Herbig was with the #Eagles and believes in him as a starter.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
The #Steelers Sign S Damontae Kazee, sources tell @HeavyOnSports.
— Matt Lombardo (@MattLombardoNFL) March 14, 2023
Kazee, 29, intercepted 2 passes and produced 20 tackles for the Steelers last season, finishing strong after returning from injury. #NFL
Free-agent RB Jeff Wilson is re-signing with the Dolphins on a two-year deal that has a max value of $8.2 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
In one day, Dolphins keep both Wilson and Raheem Mostert.
Blockbuster: The #Giants are finalizing a trade to acquire star TE Darren Waller from the #Raiders, per sources. pic.twitter.com/bNNGJvIKfI
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
Former 49ers’ CB Emmanuel Moseley reached agreement with the Lions today on a one-year, $6 million deal, per source. The deal was confirmed and negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
Source: The #Eagles have agreed to terms with #Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
The #Lions have agreed to terms to bring back DL John Cominsky, source says. Two-year deal for $8.5 million with another $1 million in attainable incentives.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2023
Cominsky gets $4 million fully guaranteed after a breakout season in which he played through a broken thumb.
#Browns and LB Sione Takitaki agreed to terms on a one-year deal for just under $2.6M, per source. Good deal for a player that tore his ACL in December. Plans to be back close to the beginning of the season.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
The Titans are expected to sign former 49er Azeez Al-Shaair, per source
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 14, 2023
#Texans agreed to a one-year deal with edge rusher Derek Rivers, per source. Former third-round pick back for a third season with Houston.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
The Chargers have reached a three-year deal with RT Trey Pipkins III, per source. Pipkins was scheduled to hit free agency and was a top priority to keep in LA.
— Lindsey Thiry (@LindseyThiry) March 14, 2023
Panthers release OG Pat Elflein. Saves the team around $4.8M on the cap.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
The #Commanders released RB J.D. McKissic.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
Colts are trading five-time Pro Bowl CB Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys, per source. pic.twitter.com/A31iKfgXyd
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
Free-agent DT Larry Ogunjobi is headed back to the Steelers on a three-year, $28.75 million deal that will pay him $21.75 million in the first two years, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
The Broncos have waived WR Freddie Swain and WR Victor Bolden.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2023
The team also officially released CB Ronald Darby with a failed physical designation.
All-Pro CB James Bradberry is returning to the Eagles on three-year deal worth $38 million, including $20 million fully guaranteed and another $6 million in incentives, per sources. Total package is $44 million. pic.twitter.com/SMPhDKlPub
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
Former #Cowboys WR Noah Brown is signing a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the #Texans that includes $2.25M guaranteed, per source. Max $3.1M with incentives. Brown had 43 catches and 3 TDs last season in Dallas.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
Per NFL league source, the Indianapolis Colts are planning to cut QB Matt Ryan
— Zach Klein (@ZachKleinWSB) March 14, 2023
Veteran free-agent QB Andy Dalton is expected to reach agreement on a two-year, $10 million deal that includes $8 million fully guaranteed with the Carolina Panthers, per source. Contract max value is $17 million. pic.twitter.com/GCBhqpQ0H8
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
The #Raiders have agreed to terms with ex-Steelers LB Robert Spillane. It's a two-year deal worth a max of $9M with over $4M guaranteed, per source.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) March 14, 2023
Source: #Cowboys 'close' to re-signing linebacker Leighton Vander Esch.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
Reunion: The #Seahawks are finalizing a deal to bring back DT Jarran Reed on a two-year deal, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
The #Chargers are releasing starting guard Matt Feiler, source said. He had an $8.5M cap hit for 2023.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
Vikings and All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola reached agreement on a three-year, $4.025 million deal that includes $2.265 million guaranteed, the largest guarantee given to a long snapper, per his agent @seanstellato.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
The #Bills plan to tender restricted free agent corner Dane Jackson, per sources. Jackson was highly productive with 57 tackles, 12 pass deflections and two interceptions as a starter in 2022.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
Likely an original round tender at $2.7M.
#Bucs re-signing OG Aaron Stinnie to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2023
Source: Kaleb McGary is signing back with the Falcons on a 3 year $34.5M deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2023
New England is re-signing S Jabrill Peppers to a two-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2023
The #Ravens are re-signing CB Trayvon Mullen to a one-year deal, per source. His agent, Kevin Conner of @UniSportsMgmt, confirmed the deal.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
Former 49ers’ free-agent DE Samson Ebukam reached agreement on a three-year, $27 million max deal with the Indianapolis Colts that includes over $11 million in the first year, per @JFowlerESPN and me. Cameron Foster and @chriscabott confirmed and negotiated deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023
Raiders are signing back fullback Jakob Johnson on a one-year deal. Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey confirmed the deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023
The #AZCardinals are bringing back G Will Hernandez, source said, agreed to terms with their starter from last season.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023
The Bills have restructured the contract of WR Stefon Diggs, converting base salary into a bonus and creating another $5.4M in cap space, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 15, 2023
The #Titans are expected to sign former #49ers versatile OL Daniel Brunskill, source said. Another SF player new GM Ran Carthon might be familiar with.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023
The #Lions are signing former #Bears RB David Montgomery, per sources. pic.twitter.com/d62L4OyUsF
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2023
Sources: #49ers pass-rusher Charles Omenihu is expected to sign with the #Chiefs. He gets a 2-year deal worth $20M max value.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023
Fullback news! The #Broncos are signing FB Mike Burton to a 1-year deal, source said. He reunites with Sean Payton, who he was with in New Orleans.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023
Sources: The #Vikings are working to finalize a deal for #AZCardinals CB Byron Murphy. A big-time defender lands in Minnesota.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2023
More running back movement: Former Seahawks’ RB Travis Homer is signing a two-year deal worth a maximum of $4.5 million with the Chicago Bears, per his agent Spencer Cannold.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2023
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