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NFL free agency, offseason updates: Sam Darnold's $100.5M Seahawks deal headlines raucous 1st day of legal tampering

The top QB on the market is off the board, and so are other big names. Keep up with all the news right here

Legal tampering — or the "negotiation period" as the NFL calls it — is officially here.

From now through the start of the new league year at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, teams are allowed to negotiate with representatives of free agents and work out new contracts.

Sam Darnold, who is No. 1 on Frank Schwab's top 25 overall free agents list, is reportedly signing a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN and NFL Network.

That's not all for high-profile QB movement: The New York Jets are reportedly signing Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. And the Cleveland Browns acquired Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round pick.

Pass rusher Josh Sweat is reportedly headed to Arizona on a four-year, $76.4 million deal, and eight of Schwab's top 10 in the free agent rankings are off the board already.

And in a blockbuster move that should make QB Jayden Daniels happy, the Commanders acquired left tackle Laremy Tunsil from the Texans in exchange for several draft picks.

Earlier in the day, Tampa Bay opened the negotiation period with a bang, reportedly agreeing to re-sign wide receiver Chris Godwin to a three-year, $66 million deal and adding pass rusher Haason Reddick on a one-year, $14 million deal.

Defensive tackle Milton Williams, who's No. 2 on Schwab's top 25 list, is reportedly headed to the New England Patriots after helping the Philadelphia Eagles and their dominant defense win the Super Bowl.

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    Sam Darnold to Seahawks

    The Seattle Seahawks have their new quarterback. After trading Geno Smith to the Raiders, the Seahawks have agreed to a 3-year contract with former Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold valued at $100.5M with $55 million guaranteed, NFL Network reports.

    A former first-round pick of the Jets who flamed out in New York, Darnold revived his career in Minnesota with a career campaign last season that resulted in his first Pro Bowl berth. Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, but raised concerns with poor performances in Minnesota's season finale loss to the Lions and a wild-card loss to the Rams.

    The Vikings ultimately let Darnold walk and will presumably move forward with second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season with a knee injury. The Seahawks, meanwhile, will retool around Darnold.

    Sam Darnold is joining the Seahawks. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
    Sam Darnold is joining the Seahawks. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
  • Giants keep Darius Slayton

    Darius Slayton is sticking with the Giants. The team struck a three-year, $36 million deal with their wide receiver on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Slayton had 573 yards and two touchdowns last season, his sixth with the Giants. He'll now be a key target for whoever the Giants opt to bring in as their next quarterback this fall.

  • Bengals land Eagles LB Oren Burks

    Another Eagles defender is on the move. The Cincinnati Bengals struck a two-year, $5 million deal with linebacker Oren Burks on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network.

    Burks, who stepped in for the injured Nakobe Dean in the playoffs, will get the chance to start in Cincinnati. He had 41 tackles in the regular season, and another 25 tackles and a sack in the playoffs during their Super Bowl run.

  • Vikings signing former Pro Bowl Colts C Ryan Kelly

    The Vikings are expected to sign four-time Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly to a two-year, $18 million deal, NFL Network reports.

    Kelly, 31, has played his entire nine-season career with the Colts after being selected in the first round of the 2016 draft. He made the most recent of his four Pro Bowls after the 2023 season. He was named second-team All-Pro in 2020.

    Ryan Kelly will reportedly join the Vikings after nine seasons with the Colts. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
    Ryan Kelly will reportedly join the Vikings after nine seasons with the Colts. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
  • Zach Wilson to the Dolphins

    The Miami Dolphins have a new backup for Tua Tagovailoa. The Dolphins struck a one-year, $6 million deal with Zach Wilson on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

    Wilson, who the Jets took with the No. 2 overall pick in 2021, struggled as a starter in New York. The team eventually moved on, and he spent last season on the Broncos' roster in Denver — though he didn't make it into a game.

  • Rams may just release Cooper Kupp

    The Los Angeles Rams are still looking to find a trade partner for Cooper Kupp, but they may end up just releasing the longtime wide receiver after the start of the new league yer instead. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team is prepared to release Kupp unless a trade materializes in the very near future.

  • Justin Watson to Houston

    The Texans are also bringing in wide receiver Justin Watson, according to the NFL Network. Watson had 289 yards and two touchdowns last season with the Kansas City Chiefs, and he was part of the team's last three runs to the Super Bowl. The 28-year-old became a free agent after the team's loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX last month.

  • Texans land pass-rusher Darrell Taylor

    Darrell Taylor is headed to Houston on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to the NFL Network.

    The defensive end had 32 tackles and three sacks last season with the Chicago Bears. The Texans will mark the 27-year-old's third team in the league.

  • Charvarius Ward to the Colts

    The Indianapolis Colts have picked up a huge cornerback. The Colts struck a three-year, $60 million deal with former San Francisco 49ers star Charvarius Ward, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

    Ward, who helped lead the team to Super Bowl LIII, had 54 total tackles in 12 games last season in San Francisco. He missed significant time after his daughter died after along battle with heart issues. She was two.

    Ward had been very open about wanting to leave the 49ers this offseason, not because of the team but because of the trauma associated with California as a whole after he and his wife lost their child.

  • Josh Dobbs to the Patriots

    The Patriots have their backup quarterback. Josh Dobbs reached a two-year, $8 million deal with New England on Monday afternoon, his agent confirmed.

    Dobbs has bounced around the league in recent years, but spent last season with the San Francisco 49ers. He'll back up Drake Maye this fall in New England.

  • Eagles trade Kenny Pickett to Browns, receive Dorian Thompson-Robinson in return

    The Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles are swapping backup quarterbacks, with the Eagles sending QB Kenny Pickett to Cleveland on Monday, per multiple reports. In return, Philadelphia receives Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick, originally from the Detroit Lions.

  • Titans pick up LB Cody Barton with 3-year, $21 million deal

    The Tennessee Titans are strengthening their defensive line, signing linebacker Cody Barton to a three-year, $21 million deal, per NFL Network.

    Barton, a six-year veteran of the league, spent last season with the Denver Broncos on a one-year deal. He finished the 2024 season with 52 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble.

  • Bobby Brown to the Panthers with a 3-year, $21 million deal

    The Panthers added another piece to their defensive line, reaching a three-year deal with free agent defensive tackle Bobby Brown III on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network. The deal is worth $21 million, and can get up to $27 million with incentives.

    Brown had a career-high 44 tackles last season with the Rams, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2021 draft out of Texas A&M.

  • DT Khyiris Tonga heading to Patriots on one-year, $2.7 million deal

    After a season with the Arizona Cardinals, nose tackle Khyiris Tonga is traveling east. The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

    Tonga, a seventh-round pick out of BYU, started his career with the Chicago Bears in 2021, and has bounced around in the years since.

  • Malcom Koonce returning to Las Vegas

    Malcolm Koonce isn't going anywhere. The Las Vegas Raiders struck a one-year, $12 million deal with their defensive end to keep him around next season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Koonce had 43 total tackles and eight sacks last season, both of which were career-highs. He's a great get for the Raiders defense this offseason as they get set under new head coach Pete Carroll.

  • Nate Hobbs to Green Bay

    The Green Bay Packers struck a four-year, $48 million deal to land former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Hobbs had 49 total tackles and an interception in 11 games last season, though he missed several games with an ankle injury and an illness.

  • Jags land C Robert Hainsey

    Former Bucs center Robert Hainsey reached a three-year, $21 million deal with the Jaguars on Monday, according to the NFL Network. $13 million of that is guaranteed. Hainsey started for two straight seasons for the Bucs, but he transitioned into a reserve roll last year.

  • Brandon Stephens to the Jets

    The Jets reached a three-year, $36 million deal with cornerback Brandon Stephens on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network. Stephens had 70 total tackles last season with the Ravens.

  • Donte Jackson to the Chargers

    The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five interceptions last season with the Steelers.

  • Panthers land edge Patrick Jones II

    The Carolina Panthers reached a two-year, $20 million deal with edge rusher Patrick Jones II on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Jones had 39 total tackles and seven sacks, both of which were career-highs, last season with the Vikings.

  • Raiders sign S Jeremy Chinn

    The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Chinn matched his career-high with 117 total tackles and had two sacks last season, his first with the Commanders after getting his start with the Panthers.

  • Trade: Texans send LT Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders

    The Commanders struck a deal to trade for Houston Texans offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. They will also receive a fourth-round pick in next month's draft. In return, the Texans will get:

    • 2025 third-round pick

    • 2025 seventh-round pick

    • 2026 second-round pick

    • 2026 fourth-round pick

    For more on the trade, click here.

    HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: Offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil #78 of the Houston Texans enters the field during player introductions prior to an AFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
    Laremy Tunsil is headed to Washington. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
  • Jimmy G sticking with Rams

    Jimmy Garoppolo signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to stick with the Rams on Monday afternoon. The quarterback spent last season backing up Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.

    GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #11 of the Los Angeles Rams runs some drills on the field during pregame warmups before the Minnesota Vikings versus Los Angeles Rams NFL Wild Card football game at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Yeung/Getty Images)
    Jimmy Garoppolo will return to the Rams this fall. (Bruce Yeung/Getty Images)
  • Eagles D picked apart

    Nobody is crying for the Eagles. But it had to sting to see three great defenders — Milton Williams, Josh Sweat and Darius Slay — off that great Super Bowl defense sign elsewhere in the first hours of free agency on Monday.

    For more on the Eagles' defensive losses, click here.

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Josh Sweat #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts to a turnover during Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
    Josh Sweat is one of three Eagles defenders to leave after winning the Super Bowl. (Kara Durrette/Getty Images)
  • Bengals sign former Packers run-stopper T.J. Slaton

    Former Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton is joining the Bengals on a two-year $15.1 million deal, NFL Network reports. A 6-4, 330-pound run stopper, Slaton started in 17 games in each of the last two seasons in Green Bay.

  • Giants land DT Roy Robertson-Harris

    The New York Giants are bringing in a veteran defensive lineman. The team struck a two-year, $10 million deal with Roy Robertson-Harris on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Robertson-Harris was released by the Seahawks last week.

  • Darius Slay to Steelers

    Former Eagles starting cornerback and six-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay is joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fox Sports reports.

    Terms of the deal weren't initially reported. Slay, 34, joins the Steelers after playing as a five-year starter with the Eagles. He made the Pro Bowl three times in Philadelphia from 2021-23.

    Philadelphia opted to release Slay after the emergence of rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean during their run to the Super Bowl championship last season.

  • Grady Jarrett to the Bears

    Shortly after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons, Grady Jarrett struck a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears.

  • Packers add G Aaron Banks

    Jordan Love is getting another solid guard this fall. The Packers struck a four-year, $77 million deal to land 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Banks, according to the NFL Network.

    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 10: Guard Aaron Banks #65 of the San Francisco 49ers in action at Lumen Field on October 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
    Aaron Banks is headed to Green Bay. (Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
  • 49ers reportedly add TE Luke Farrell

    San Francisco's deal with former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell is reportedly for three years and up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

  • Jaguars reportedly signing WR Dyami Brown

    Jayden Daniels has lost one of his weapons, and Trevor Lawrence has reportedly gained him.

    Dyami Brown is signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the Jaguars, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

  • Report: WR Josh Palmer to Bills on 3-year deal

    Josh Allen has a historic contract extension, and now he has a new target.

    Former Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer is reportedly headed to the Bills on a three-year, $36 million deal according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $18 million guaranteed.

  • Rams reach deal with former Chargers DL Poona Ford

    The Rams and former Chargers defensive lineman Poona Ford have reached a three-year deal for $30 million with $17 million guaranteed, ESPN reports. Ford, 29, started 17 games for the Chargers last season, tallying there sacks, nine quarterback pressures, nine quarterback hits, 39 tackles and eight tackles for loss.

  • Josh Sweat to the Cardinals

    Josh Sweat struck a four-year, $76.4 million deal to join the Arizona Cardinals on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He's the latest member of the Eagles' Super Bowl winning defense to get scooped up by another team this offseason.

    Sweat had 41 total tackles and eight sacks last season, his seventh with the Eagles.

  • Milton Williams gets paid

    The Patriots upped their price to land Milton Williams. The defensive tackle struck a four-year, $104 million deal with more than $60 million guaranteed.

    For more on Milton Williams' new deal, click here.

  • Broncos land Talanoa Hufanga on 3-year deal

    The Broncos struck a three-year, $45 million deal with safety Talanoa Hufanga on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hufanga spent his first four seasons with the 49ers, and was a critical piece in their defense.

    He had 38 total tackles in seven games last season, though he was sidelined with a wrist injury for much of the season.

    For more on Hufanga's new deal with the Broncos, click here.

  • Bears signed DE Dayo Odeyingbo to a 3-year deal

    The Chicago Bears are shoring up their defensive line, signing former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year deal, per multiple reports. Odeyingbo's deal is worth $48 million, with $32 million guaranteed.

    Odeyingbo was drafted by the Colts in 2021, and spent the past four years in Indianapolis. He started in 14 games last year, recording 13 solo tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles.

  • Free agent S Camryn Bynum to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal with the Colts

    As a flurry of other NFL news hits, the Indianapolis Colts are locking a defensive back for the long term. Safety Camryn Bynum has agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal to join the Colts, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

    Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, Bynum has spent the past four seasons with the Vikings. Last season, he recorded 54 solo tackles and three interceptions while starting all 17 games.

  • Jets adding QB Justin Fields on 2-year, $40 million deal: Reports

    The Jets are set to sign quarterback Justin Fields on a 2-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Fields spent the 2024 season with the Steelers, starting six games and throwing for 1,106 yards and five touchdowns.

    The Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers after two seasons with him at the helm.

    Read more on the Jets' big move here.

  • Swerve! Milton Williams reportedly headed to Patriots

    After reports earlier that former Eagles DT Milton Williams was finalizing a deal with the Panthers, now comes news that he's signing with the Patriots, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

    He's reportedly getting $26 million a year as New England revamps its defense under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

    Stay frosty!

    Milton Williams is reportedly headed to the Patriots, not the Panthers. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
    Milton Williams is reportedly headed to the Patriots, not the Panthers. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
  • Panthers signing ex-Raiders S Tre'von Moehrig to $51M deal

    The Carolina Panthers and former Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig have agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract, Fox Sports reports. Moehrig, 25, was a four-year starter with the Raiders since they selected him in the second round of the 2021 draft and one of the top safeties available in free agency.

  • Former Jets CB D.J. Reed joining Lions

    The Detroit Lions have reached a deal with former Jets starting cornerback D.J. Reed.

    Reed, 28, announced the deal on social media before deleting his post. Per Fox Sports, the deal is for three years and $48 million with $32 million guaranteed. Reed joins the Lions to play opposite Terrion Arnold after cornerback Carlton Davis left to sign with the Patriots.

  • Ex-Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers joins Vikings on $15M deal

    The Minnesota Vikings have reached a two-year, $15 million deal with former Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers, ESPN reports. The contract includes $8 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers played in 15 games primarily as a backup Philadelphia last season.

  • Patriots, former Jets T Morgan Moses agree to $24M contract

    The New England Patriots and offensive tackle Morgan Moses have agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract with escalators that can increase its value to $28.5 million, NFL Network reports. Moses, 34, played right tackle for the Jets last season and will now protect second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

    Morgan Moses is leaving the Jets for the rival Patriots. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
    Morgan Moses is leaving the Jets for the rival Patriots. (Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
  • Texans signing special teamer Tremon Smith to $7.5M deal

    The Texans are signing special teamer/defensive back Tremon Smith to a two-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, NFL Network reports. The deal is the richest in the NFL for a core special teamer, according to the report.

  • Derek Barnett returning to Texans

    Defensive end Derek Barnett is returning to the Houston Texans on a one-year, $5 million deal, NFL Network reports. Barnett, 28, recorded five sacks, seven quarterback hits and 26 combined tackles for the Texans last season.

  • Titans reportedly sign LT Dan Moore to 4-year, $82M deal

    Former Steelers left tackle Dan Moore is getting paid.

    Moore and the Tennessee Titans reportedly agreed to a four-year, $82 million deal with $50 million guaranteed and $30 million this upcoming season, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

    Moore started 66 games the past four years for Pittsburgh, though Broderick Jones has been expected to slide over to left tackle full-time, which helped usher Moore onto the open market.

    Is Dan Moore one of the Titans' answers along the offensive line? (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
    Is Dan Moore one of the Titans' answers along the offensive line? (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
  • CB Carlton Davis reportedly signing with Patriots

    Carlton Davis is reportedly signing a three-year, $60 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Davis is also getting a reported $34.5 million guaranteed.

    After spending the first six years of his career in Tampa Bay, which included a Super Bowl title, Davis was traded to the Detroit Lions last spring. Now he cashes in as part of the Patriots' defensive revamp and will team with Christian Gonzalez to instantly form one of the NFL's better cornerback duos.

  • Panthers reportedly nearing deal with DT Milton Williams, one of the top free agents on the market

    Former Eagles DT Milton Williams, who was instrumental on their dominant defense en route to a Super Bowl title this past postseason, is close to signing with the Carolina Panthers, per The Athletic's Dianna Russini. NFL Media reports that the Cardinals and one other team are also trying to make a late play at the start defender.

    Williams is ranked No. 2 on Frank Schwab's top 25 overall free agents list, and should help bolster Carolina's defense. The Panthers signed cornerback Jaycee Horn to a blockbuster extension earlier Monday.

  • Giants reportedly adding CB Paulson Adebo

    No terms disclosed yet on the deal, but New York is strengthening its secondary with the former Saints cornerback, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.