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NFL Offseason – The unofficial start to NFL free agency kicked off at noon Monday. The legal tampering window opens the negotiation window between free agents and NFL teams. While contracts will not become official until Wednesday, March 15, this is the first opportunity for deals to get announced.
Check back in all day for the latest from the official negotiation window!
1:30 p.m. EST: Detroit Lions Sign Former Steelers CB Cameron Sutton to Three-Year, $33M Contract
The Detroit Lions are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton to a three-year, $33 million contract with $22.5 million guaranteed, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Sutton allowed a 40.6% completion percentage and 5.0 yards per target on 64 targets, both career lows since becoming a starter. Sutton’s 12 pass breakups were tied for 14th-most in the league in 2022 while posting a career-best three interceptions.
The Detroit Lions ranked 28th in total defensive DVOA and 23rd in defensive passing DVOA. The Lions secondary allowed a 26th-ranked 13.2% DVOA to WR1s.
1:28 p.m. EST: Washington Commanders Sign Giants OL Nick Gates to Three-Year Deal
The Washington Commanders have agreed to a three-year deal with New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates, according to a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garofolo.
Gates played 352 snaps in 2022, battling back from a left fibula break suffered against the Commanders in 2021. Gates allowed 10 blown blocks for a 2.8% blown block rate.
1:28 p.m. EST: Denver Broncos Sign 49ers RT Mike McGlinchey to Five-Year, $87.5M Deal
The Denver Broncos have signed another offensive lineman, landing former San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey to a five-year, $87.5 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal gives McGlinchey over $50 million in guarantees.
Check out our full write-up of the McGlinchey deal.
1:12 p.m. EST: San Francisco 49ers sign Former Eagles DT Javon Hargrave to Four-Year, $84M Deal
The San Francisco 49ers have signed Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to a four-year, $84 million deal with $40 million guaranteed, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Check out our full write-up of the McGlinchey deal.
1:07 p.m. EST: Denver Broncos Sign Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham to Two-Year Deal
The Denver Broncos are signing former Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham to a two-year deal worth $10 million, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Stidham’s deal will include $5 million in guarantees.
Stidham took over as starting quarterback for the Raiders after Las Vegas sent Derek Carr home. Stidham finished the two games 53-for-83 for 656 passing yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions with a 102 DYAR and -2.5% DVOA.
12:59 p.m. EST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Release G Shaq Mason If No Trade Forms
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to part ways with guard Shaq Mason, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Mason started all 17 games for a Buccaneers offensive line ravaged by injury. His 2.3% blown block rate and 26 blown blocks were both career highs for the guard. Mason is currently owed $8.5 million in 2023.
12:55 p.m. EST: Green Bay Packers Re-Sign CB/ST Keisean Nixon
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed All-Pro kick returner Keisean Nixon to a one-year contract worth a maximum of $6 million, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Nixon joined the Packers in 2022 after three seasons with the Raiders. In his first season returning kickoffs for Green Bay, Nixon led the league with 1,009 kick return yards and scored the longest kick return touchdown of the season (105 yds).
12:52 p.m. EST: Denver Broncos Sign Former Ravens G Ben Powers to Four-Year Deal
The Denver Broncos have signed Ravens guard Ben Powers to a four-year, $52 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Powers will get $28.5 million as part of the deal.
Powers played a career-high 1,033 snaps in 2022. His 1.2% blown block rate was seventh-lowest in the league among linemen with at least 500 snaps, according to Sports Info Solutions.
The Denver Broncos ranked 20th in adjusted line yards and 25th in adjusted sack rate in 2022.
12:37 p.m. EST: Philadelphia Eagles C Jason Kelce Returns for 2023
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has officially announced that he will return for the 2023 season.
I have put much thought into whether it makes sense to play another season. After talking it over with my wife and many other friends and family, I have decided to return for another year. Thank you to all my supporters and detractors for fueling me, I ain’t fucking done yet!
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) March 13, 2023
Kelce’s current deal has one year remaining at a $9 million cap hit . Kelce allowed five blown blocks in 2022, the lowest among all linemen with at least 500 snaps, according to Sports Info Solutions.
12:36 p.m. EST: Baltimore Ravens Release DE Calais Campbell
The Baltimore Ravens have officially released veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Additional reporting from Ian Rapoport notes that Campbell could be back with the team.
Campbell posted 5.5 sacks with he Ravens in 2022, his most since 2019. His 29 pressures are the second-lowest total of his career, according to Sports Info Solutions.
12:26 p.m. EST: Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler Asks for Permission to Seek Trade
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler has officially asked to speak with other teams about a potential trade, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Ekeler led the league with 18 total touchdowns and became the fifth player with at least 100 rushing attempts and 100 receptions. He finished 15th among running backs in rushing DYAR and DVOA; he posted a fifth-best 119 receiving DYAR among backs.
12:19 p.m. EST: Chicago Bears Sign Former Eagles LB T.J. Edwards to Three-Year Deal
The Chicago Bears and linebacker T.J. Edwards have agreed to a three-year deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The deal is expected to be worth $19.5 million over three seasons, guaranteeing $12 million, according to Rapoport.
Edwards finished seventh in the league with a career-high 159 tackles in 2022. He also posted new highs in tackles for loss (17) and pressures (9) as a member of the league’s sixth-best defense by DVOA.
12:12 p.m. EST: Patriots Agree to Re-Sign Jonathan Jones to Two-Year Deal
The New England Patriots and cornerback Jonathan Jones have agreed to a two-year deal, according to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
According to Rapoport, Jackson’s deal is worth two years for $20 million with $13 million guaranteed.
Jones primarily played slot cornerback for the Patriots prior to 2022, pushed into an outside role by the departure of J.C. Jackson. Jones proceeded to allow a 47.9% completion percentage, his lowest since becoming a starter. His 6.7 yards per target were the second-lowest of his career, while his four interceptions were a career-high.
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