A LOOK AT SOME OF THE BIG NFL SIGNINGS MADE SO FAR

2023-03-14 · 8 min read · NFL/Football

Buffalo Bills Matt Milano and Kansas City Chiefs

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It was a busy Monday in the NFL on March 13, with numerous players changing teams and plenty of big names now off the board.

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Negotiations officially began, but many clubs were ready to do more than talk, as we have seen our share of transactions before the NFL year officially begins (March 15).

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Here’s a look at some notable moves made among NFL teams thus far.

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Buffalo Bills

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Buffalo had previously extended linebacker Matt Milano to a two-year deal, keeping him with the Bills until 2026.

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The All-Pro made 99 tackles and three interceptions in 2022, the best statistical season of his career.

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Punter Sam Martin re-signed for three years on Monday for $7.5 million with $4.115 million in guarantees, while Tyler Matakevich has been inked to a two-year extension, and offensive guard Connor McGovern signed a three-year contract worth $23 million.

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Miami Dolphins

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The Dolphins made the first big splash on Sunday, adding Jalen Ramsey to their secondary, and on Monday, they got some more defensive pieces and some depth behind center.

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Linebacker David Long signed a two-year deal worth $11 million, while former Jets quarterback Mike White will make his way to South Beach to back up Tua next season after starting four games in New York in 2022.

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New York Jets

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The Jets had previously acquired safety Chuck Clark in a trade with Baltimore for a seventh-round pick last week, while they also re-signed linebacker Quincy Williams to a three-year, $18 million contract which maxes out at $21 million with incentives.

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On Monday, they signed kicker Greg Zuerlein to a one-year contract for $3.5 million, and with White now out of the picture, it appears like it’ll be Aaron Rodgers or bust in the days to come.

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Baltimore Ravens

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Lamar Jackson’s future remains up in the air, but the Ravens are doing everything they can to keep him in Baltimore, placing a non-exclusive franchise tag on him last week, so time will tell if that’s enough incentive for him to stay.

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Baltimore announced Monday they had released Calais Campbell, a former All-Pro defensive end who won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 2019.

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Cincinnati Bengals

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Linebacker Germaine Pratt will return to Cincy in 2023, signing a three-year extension worth $21 million.

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Cleveland Browns

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Edge rusher Obo Okoronkwo signed a three-year, $19 million deal with the Browns, $12.5 million of that being guaranteed, with a max value of $22 million.

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Ethan Pocic re-signed with Cleveland for three years and $18 million.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Steelers are adding an experienced cover man to their secondary, signing former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson to a two-year deal for $14 million with $5.85 million in guarantees.

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Houston Texans

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The Texans might have a new starting quarterback next season, adding Case Keenum to the roster for $6.25 million over two years.

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They also added wide receiver Robert Woods for the next two seasons on a $15.25 million contract with $10 million fully guaranteed.

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Indianapolis Colts

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Tyquan Lewis has re-signed a one-year deal with Indy for $2.1 million with a max value of $3.35 million.

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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Roy Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Jags, Evan Engram was franchise-tagged, and C.J. Beathard received a two-year, $4.5 million contract to remain the backup for Trevor Lawrence.

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Tennessee Titans

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Morgan Cox signed a one-year extension, and Andre Dillard agreed to a four-year, $29 million deal.

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Denver Broncos

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Sean Payton is starting to build his roster for next season with Denver signing Mike McGlinchey to a five-year $87.5 million deal while also adding Alex Singleton to a three-year $18 million contract.

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Ben Powers will be in the Mile-High City for the next four years, signing a $52 million contract, while Chris Manhertz is heading to Denver, as is Jarrett Stidham, with the QB getting a two-year deal worth $10 million.

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Kansas City Chiefs

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The Chiefs added some extra blocking help on Monday, signing former Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to a four-year, $80 million contract, $60 million of which is guaranteed.

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Las Vegas Raiders

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In addition to adding Jimmy G, the Raiders put a non-exclusive franchise tag on Josh Jacobs last week, signed Marcus Epps to a two-year deal worth $12 million and re-signed Ameer Abdullah to a one-year $1.75 million contract.

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Los Angeles Chargers

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While rumour has it that Austin Ekeler has requested a trade, the Chargers have made one minor move thus far, re-signing quarterback Easton Stick to a one-year deal for $1.8 million.

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Dallas Cowboys

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Running back Tony Pollard was given the non-exclusive franchise tag with America’s Team.

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New York Giants

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It’s been a busy couple of weeks for the Giants.

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Their most notable transaction thus far was the re-signing of quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year $160 million contract with an additional $35 million in incentives.

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They also placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Saquon Barkley, re-signed punter Jamie Gillan for two years and $4 million worth up to $5 million in incentives and they also agreed to terms on a four-year $40 million contract with Bobby Okereke, $22 million of which is guaranteed.

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Jarrad Davis also re-signed with the G-Men, Rakeem Nunez-Roches agreed to terms, and Sterling Shepard agreed to a one-year $1.3 million contract.

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Philadelphia Eagles

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The Eagles run to the Super Bowl has seen them lose plenty of talented players and coaches, but a couple of pieces are returning next season.

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Jason Kelce announced he intends to play with the Eagles in 2023, while Brandon Graham re-signed a one-year deal in Philly for $6 million.

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Washington Commanders

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The Commanders paid up for Darron Payne, as previously mentioned, while they also claimed Cameron Dantzler off waivers from the Vikings, re-signed another cornerback in Danny Johnson to a two-year $7 million contract and re-signed David Mayo for one year.

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Cody Barton is on a one-year, fully guaranteed contract in Washington; Nick Gates agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million deal, while Andrew Wylie will be in the U.S. capital for the next three years, where he will be paid $24 million.

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Chicago Bears

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After trading the #1 pick to Carolina late last week, the Bears made a big splash Monday, signing linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year $72 million contract, $50 million of which is guaranteed.

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T.J. Edwards signed a three-year deal worth $19.5 million, Nate Davis will be in the Windy City for three years as part of his $30 million contract, and Khari Blasingame agreed to a two-year extension.

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Detroit Lions

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Cameron Sutton is off to the Motor City as the cornerback committed to the Lions on a three-year $33 million contract, while Alex Anzalone re-signed for three-year and $18.75 million.

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Isaiah Buggs re-signed for two years on a deal worth up to $6 million, while Craig Reynolds also re-signed with the Lions.

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Green Bay Packers

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There’s plenty of buzz surrounding the future of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay, but nothing official yet.

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The Packers made one minor move so far, re-signing Keisean Nixon to a one-year contract with a max value of $6 million.

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Minnesota Vikings

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Tight end Josh Oliver has agreed to a three-year deal in Minnesota for $21 million, $10.75 million of which is guaranteed and a max value of $24 million.

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Atlanta Falcons

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The Falcons added some sure hands to their receiving corps, acquiring tight end Jonnu Smith from the Patriots in exchange for a seventh-round selection this year.

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Bradley Pinion has agreed to a three-year deal worth $8.65 million, Jessie Bates signed a four-year $64.02 million contract, David Onyemata agreed to a three-year $35 million deal, Lorenzo Carter re-signed for the next two years, and Chris Lindstrom re-signed for five years and will be earning $105 million.

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Carolina Panthers

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The Panthers will be the first ones on the clock next month for the NFL draft, but they’re also adding some experienced players for next season.

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They have signed Vonn Bell, while Shy Tuttle agreed to a three-year $19.5 million contract and Bradley Bozeman re-signed for three years and will receive $18 million.

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New Orleans Saints

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Derek Carr will have an experienced backup next season as the Saints are reportedly re-signing Jameis Winston for $8 million with no starting opportunities, per sources.

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J.T. Gray signed a three-year deal worth $9.6 million, Tanoh Kpassagnon signed a two-year, $6 million extension, while Juwan Johnson will also be on the Bayou for two years to the tune of $12 million.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Baker Mayfield is expected to be the heir apparent to the G.O.A.T. in Tampa, but nothing on that front has yet to be officially announced.

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On Monday, the club did re-sign cornerback Jamel Dean for four years and $52 million.

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Los Angeles Rams

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The only move the Rams have made of note so far was getting rid of Jalen Ramsey, receiving Hunter Long, and a 2023 third-round choice in the draft next month.

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San Francisco 49ers

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Injuries to the quarterbacking position may have been the only thing preventing San Fran from a Super Bowl appearance last year, and they added another experienced pivot on Monday, signing Sam Darnold from the Carolina Panthers to a one-year contract.

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They also plucked Javon Hargrave from the Philadelphia Eagles for four years in a deal worth $84 million.

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They re-signed Taybor Pepper and Tashaun Gipson to a three-year deal, respectively, and Kevin Givens has signed a one-year extension.

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Seattle Seahawks

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So far, the only move of note in Seattle is them bringing back Geno Smith, as previously mentioned, for three years with a max value of $105 million.

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