NFL free agency 2023 live updates: Latest deals, best available, news and grades
The start of the legal negotiations period this week signals the official start of NFL free agency. Teams and players may agree to terms on new contracts starting at 12 p.m. EST on Monday. Nevertheless, no free-agent agreements can be made with new teams until Wednesday at 4 p.m. EST, when the league season officially begins.
The two quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson are the subjects of the most unanswered questions. Despite rumors, Rodgers has been connected to the New York Jets. The Baltimore Ravens have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on Jackson, allowing him to speak with any other clubs interested in the great quarterback while the Ravens are free to match any bid.
According to popular belief, the greatest announcement coming up to the 2023 NFL Draft didn’t include the Indianapolis Colts on Friday.
Thanks to a significant transaction involving receiver D.J. Moore, two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and the Chicago Bears, the Panthers now have time on their side. Carolina has cemented its place at the top of the draft and will have the opportunity on April 27 to select whatever quarterback it chooses, while Chicago accumulates the draft cash it desired.
The Colts weren’t willing to give up that kind of haul, according to conversations over the weekend with people familiar with the team’s thinking. The explanation is that they don’t think the first pick in this year’s draft is a lock or a sure thing. If there had been, Chicago most likely would have taken him and stayed.
The Colts consequently sat back and watched as their draft situation unquestionably became a little worse: after picking fourth, they are now ahead of two clubs that are desperate for a quarterback in Carolina and Houston.
Dolphins
The los Angeles Rams are trading cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins for a 2023 3rd round pick and tight end Hunter Long.
The Bears
After signing TJ Edwards, the Bears signed another top FA LB in former Bills Tremaine Edmunds but it was costly. Edmunds signed a huge 4-year, $72 million deal with $50 million guaranteed, which puts him in the top 4 of highest-paid linebackers. His production doesn’t match his salary. The Bears have money to spend and are banking on potential. He’s only 24 but after 5 seasons, one has to wonder how much better can he get?
Edmunds is an athletic freak 6'4, 250 pounds with 4.5 speed. He fits Matt Eberflus’ need for speed, especially on the second level. With Edwards and Edmunds, the Bears have added a lot of range, coverage skills, and play-making ability to Eberflus’ 4–3 defense. The Bears have been aggressive with adding talent early this offseason and still have the 9th overall pick in the draft. They still need to add defensive line talent.
Buffalo Bills
G Connor McGovern is signing a three-year, $23 million deal.LB Tyler Matakevich has agreed to terms on a two-year deal.
RB Nyheim Hines is in the process of reworking his contract to stay in Buffalo.The bills are Sam Martin to a 3year deal worth up to $7.5 and will get $4.115 million in guarantees.
Bengals
A key member of the Bengal’s defense of resigning for 2023. LB Germaine Pratt is signing a three-year, $21 million deal, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported, per a source. Pratt gets $10.35 million in year one and $15.15 million over two years, Pelissero added. S Michael Thomas signed a one-year contract extension for the 2023 season, the team announced Monday.
Bengals brought safety Michael Thomas back on a 1-year deal as he is a key player for them.
Cleveland Browns
QB Deshaun Watson’s contract has been restructured to create nearly $36 million in cap space, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per a source. C Ethan Pocic is re-signing with Cleveland on a three-year deal with an $18 million base value, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
Chiefs
The chiefs are signing Jacksonville jagua tackle Jawaan Taylor on four-year ,80 million deal including $60 million guaranteed.
Texans
Case Keenum plans to sign with the Houston Texans as he is leaving the Buffalo Bills. he will be returning to play where he started his NFL career in2013.
The Texans are also signing linebacker Chase Winovich and a running back Mike Booner.
Falcons
The new England patriot are trading tight end Jonnu Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2023 7th round pick.
Lions
The Detroit lions are resigning Isaiah Buggs.
Giants
The Giants are resigning punter Jamie Gillan. the team is also resigning long-snapper Casey Kreiter to a 1year deal.
They are also expected to sign wide receiver Sterling Shepard for a new deal.
The New York gains are signing DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches.
Jets
The New York jets are signed linebacker Quincy Williams to a 3-year deal. the deal can be worth as much as $21 million and it includes $9 million in guarantees.
The jets have cut OL Dru Samia.
Cowboys
The cowboys have restructured the contract of wide receiver Michael Gallup, creating about $7 million room.
Eagles
The eagles have resigned OT Brett Toth.
49ers
The 49ers have agreed to a 1-year deal with former Carolina Panther Quarterback Sam Darnold .
