2020 NFL Free Agency Tracker
Mar 16, 2020, 11:18 AM | Updated: Mar 21, 2020, 1:49 pm
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots heads into the tunnel after warmups against the New York Jets during their game at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Although NFL free agency and the new league year doesn’t officially start until Wednesday, March 18, the league’s legal tampering period began on Monday, March 16, and transactions are being made.
During the three-day window, NFL teams “are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2019 player contracts” at 2 p.m. (MDT) on March 18.
The league and the NFL Players Association recently agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement that limits teams to one franchise or transition tag during the 2020 offseason. A few teams began to tag players on March 16.
NFL Free Agency Tracker
- Indianapolis Colts released backup QB Brian Hoyer
We have released QB Brian Hoyer
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 21, 2020
- Denver Broncos and TE Nick Vannett agreed to a deal
Source: The #Broncos have signed former #Steelers and #Seahawks TE Nick Vannett on a 2-year deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
- Las Vegas Raiders and WR Nelson Algholor agreed to a one-year deal
The Raiders also agreed on terms of a deal with WR Nelson Agholor, per source.
— Scott Bair (@BairNBCS) March 21, 2020
- QB Philip Rivers officially signed with the Indianapolis Colts
1️⃣7️⃣ is heading to the 3️⃣1️⃣7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/lOpxSDGhca
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 21, 2020
- RB Kenyan Drake signed his tender offer with the Arizona Cardinals
Back to AZ. @KDx32 is signing his tender offer with @azcardinals. Congrats, KD! #LegendsLiveHere pic.twitter.com/y4vRJEdMxG
— SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) March 21, 2020
- Indianapolis Colts released DB Pierre Desir
The #Colts owed Pierre Desir almost $7M this year and have no dead money against the cap. But they did extend him just last year, paying him $9M in 2019. Now, he’s a free agent. https://t.co/SDdO2tkbdm
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2020
- New Orleans Saints and WR Emmanuel Sanders agreed to a two-year deal
WR Emmanuel Sanders just text it's a 2 year deal to New Orleans. https://t.co/UEGqLNujQh
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 21, 2020
- DE Everson Griffen announced he ended talks about re-signing with the Minnesota Vikings and will focus on signing with another team
Everson Griffen is leaving the #Vikings.
Statement from Griffen's agent, Brian Murphy: "We have broken off talks with Minnesota because they have to spend their money elsewhere and we decided to now focus our attention on free agency."
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2020
- Denver Broncos and RB Melvin Gordon agree to a two-year deal
Confirming Broncos have agreed Melvin Gordon on two-year, $16 million, $13.5 million guaranteed per Broncos executive. $7 million this year; $4.5 million.
And what about Phillip Lindsay: "You need two, so they'll be a good combination. Still be a tag team." #9sports— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 20, 2020
- Pittsburgh Steelers and TE Eric Ebron agreed to a two-year deal
Source: The #Steelers are signing TE Eric Ebron to a 2-year deal worth $12M. Another target for Big Ben.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 20, 2020
- QB Tom Brady officially signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB ✖️ TB pic.twitter.com/oyzSdNn1ZE
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) March 20, 2020
- Atlanta Falcons and RB Todd Gurley agreed to a one-year deal
Todd Gurley is signing with the #Falcons, per source. It’s a one-year deal for the 25-year-old running back.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 20, 2020
- Dallas Cowboys and DB Haha Clinton-Dix agreed to a deal
Dallas bound. Congrats, @haha_cd6! #LegendsLiveHere #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/fihFJy4qiO
— SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) March 20, 2020
- Cleveland Browns and WR JoJo Natson agreed to a one-year deal
The #Browns are signing WR and returner JoJo Natson to a 1-year, $1M deal, source said. He spent the last two years with the #Rams.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2020
- Los Angeles Rams released LB Clay Matthews
#Rams are also releasing LB Clay Matthews, source says
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 19, 2020
- Los Angeles Rams released RB Todd Gurley
We have released Todd Gurley.
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 19, 2020
- Denver Broncos waived QB Joe Flacco
Broncos just informed former Super-Bowl MVP Joe Flacco that he is being waived with a failed physical designation, per source.
Flacco now joins a group of free-agent QBs looking for work.
Three Super Bowl MVPs in headlines this week: Flacco waived, Foles traded, TB to TB.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2020
- New Orleans Saints and S Malcolm Jenkins agreed to a four-year deal
The #Saints have agreed to terms with safety Malcolm Jenkins, per source.
The terms are as follows:
Four years, $32M – up to 35 max – with $16.25 guaranteed.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 18, 2020
DE Nate Orchard returning to Washington on a one-year deal, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 18, 2020
- Los Angeles Chargers and CB Chris Harris agreed to a deal
#Broncos free agent CB Chris Harris, one of the top players still available, is headed to the #Chargers, sources say. A big-ticket defender for Los Angeles.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2020
- Las Vegas Raiders and DB Eli Apple agreed to a deal
Newest Raider . . . Eli Apple . . . has agreed to terms. #Raiders.
— Jerry McDonald (@Jerrymcd) March 18, 2020
- Los Angeles Rams and DL Leonard Floyd agreed to a one-year deal
Former Bears' pass rusher Leonard Floyd is signing a one-year, $10 million worth up to $13 with the Rams, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2020
- Atlanta Falcons and DL Dante Fowler Jr. agreed to a three-year deal
The #Falcons are giving pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr a 3-year deal, source said. The #Rams tried to keep him, but he opts for Atlanta.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2020
- The Jacksonville Jaguars traded QB Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears
TRADE: Chicago Bears trading for Jaguars QB Nick Foles. (via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/vHMxcFoU9m
— NFL (@NFL) March 18, 2020
Tampa is the expected landing spot for Tom Brady barring anything unforeseen, sources tell me and @JeffDarlington.
There's no signing date or announcement officially set up, but Brady is expected to be a Buccaneer.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
Former Packers’ LB Kyler Fackrell to Giants on a 1-year, $4.6 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
- Las Vegas Raiders and TE Jason Witten agreed to a one-year deal
Former Cowboys’ TE Jason Witten reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, source tells ESPN.
A veritable MNF booth in Vegas.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
- Indianapolis Colts and QB Philip Rivers agreed to a one-year deal
Former Chargers' QB Philip Rivers and the Colts reached agreement on a 1-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
- Tennessee Titans and DL Vic Beasley agreed to a deal
Former Falcons’ pass rusher Vic Beasley will sign with the Titans, per his agency. The 27 year old led the league in sacks in 2016 when he was in Atlanta.
— Dianna (@diannaESPN) March 17, 2020
- Miami Dolphins and RB Jordan Howard agreed to a two-year deal
Dolphins and former Eagles' RB Jordan Howard reached agreement on a two-year deal worth north of $10 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
- Pittsburgh Steelers placed LB Ryan Shazier on Reserve/Retired List
We have placed Ryan Shazier on the Reserve/Retired List.https://t.co/AR2JG4avla
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 17, 2020
- Carolina Panthers and QB Teddy Bridgewater agreed to a three-year deal
The #Panthers are finalizing a deal with QB Teddy Bridgewater to be their starting QB, sources say. New OC Joe Brady gets a new QB in Teddy B. There is a basic agreement.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
- Carolina Panthers put QB Cam Newton on the trade block
#Panthers give Cam Newton permission to seek a tradehttps://t.co/Vf3GSBVA1j
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) March 17, 2020
Saints, Drew Brees agree to another two-year deal worth about $25 million per year — per source. Even more team-friendly than last time considering the QB salary inflation since then.
— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) March 17, 2020
FOREVER A PATRIOT pic.twitter.com/QSBOJBs4uy
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 17, 2020
- Dallas Cowboys re-signed WR Amari Cooper to a five-year deal
Amari Cooper intends to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys on a 5-year, $100 million deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
- The Minnesota Vikings traded WR Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills
Bills have acquired @stefondiggs in a trade from the Vikings. @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 17, 2020
- Detroit Lions and LB Jamie Collins agreed to a deal
Source: Patriots LB Jamie Collins has agreed to terms with the Lions. Will reunited with Detroit coach Matt Patricia.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 17, 2020
- Houston Texans re-signed QB AJ McCarron
The #Texans are bringing back QB AJ McCarron, who announced the deal on Instagram pic.twitter.com/YWyU2Ln1Ik
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
The #Dolphins are signing former #Patriots LB Kyle Van Noy to a 4-year deal worth $51M, source said. Big-time spending.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
- Chicago Bears and TE Jimmy Graham agreed to a two-year deal
Jimmy Graham to the Bears on a two-year, $16 million deal, including $9 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- Baltimore Ravens and DL Micahel Brockers agreed to a three-year deal.
Ravens, DL Michael Brockers agree to three-year, $30M deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/srIYuJudB8
— NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2020
- Miami Dolphins and CB Byron Jones agreed to a deal.
Source: The #Dolphins are getting #Cowboys FA CB Byron Jones. A massive deal for the now highest-paid corner.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- New York Giants and CB James Bradberry agreed to a three-year deal
Source: FA CB James Bradberry going to the #Giants…3 yr $45M with $32M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- Tennessee Titans and OT Dennis Kelly agreed to a three-year deal
The Titans are re-signing OT Dennis Kelly to a three-year, $21M deal with $8.75M guaranteed, per source. A chance for Kelly to take over Jack Conklin’s starring role.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020
- Denver Broncos and OL Graham Glasgow agreed to a four-year deal
Broncos signing OL Graham Glasgow to a four-year, $44 million contract, including $26 million guaranteed, @SPORTSTARSNYC tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- Cleveland Browns and QB Case Keenum agreed to a three-year deal
Browns reached agreement with former Redskins' QB Case Keenum on a three-year, $18 million deal that includes $10 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- Detroit Lions and OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai agreed to a five-year deal
OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai to the #Lions for $50m over five years, as @caplannfl said. Big money for Big V.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020
- Cleveland Browns and RT Jack Conklin agreed to a three-year deal
Jack Conklin agreed to a 3-year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guarantee, per @RosenhausSports. He earns $20mil in the first year. Wanted to keep it short due to the projected increases in the salary cap. Conklin will only be 28 when this deal expires.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- The San Francisco 49ers traded DL DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a first-round pick
Blockbuster: The #49ers are trading Pro Bowl DL DeForest Buckner to the #Colts, sources say, in exchange for a first-round pick. A massive deal for both teams, with one of SF’s key players on the move.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed Jason Pierre-Paul to a two-year deal
JPP is going back to Tampa Bay on a two-year, $27 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- The Baltimore Ravens traded TE Hayden Hurst to the Atlanta Falcons
And another trade! pic.twitter.com/asFJlHLfjM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- The Houston Texans traded WR DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals for RB David Johnson
The #AZCardinals are receiving WR DeAndre Hopkins in the deal for David Johnson, source said. Bill O’Brien and his crew at it again.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- San Francisco 49ers re-signed DL Arik Armstead to a five-year deal
The #49ers are giving star DL Arik Armstead a 5-year deal, sources say, avoiding the franchise tag and locking him up long-term. He gets up to $85M on his new deal.💰💰💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- Cleveland Browns signed former Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper
#Falcons free agent TE Austin Hooper, the top player at his position, is headed to the #Browns, per @TomPelissero, @MikeSilver and me. They’ve agreed to terms, he’s the new highest-paid TE.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- Arizona Cardinals used transition tag on RB Kenyan Drake
Wow. The #AZCardinals have given RB Kenyan Drake the transition tag, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- Dallas Cowboys placed franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott
The @dallascowboys place franchise tag on @dak. @RapSheet has the latest on the QB ⬇️
📺: Free Agency Frenzy on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/Dl7Ruz8U6t
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 16, 2020
- Cincinnati Bengals placed franchise tag on WR A.J. Green
Bengals placed franchise tag on WR AJ Green, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- Tennessee Titans placed franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry
Titans placed franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- Atlanta Falcons released RB Devonta Freeman
The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
- Minnesota Vikings and QB Kirk Cousins agreed to a two-year extension
The @Vikings agree to terms on a two-year extension with @KirkCousins8. @RapSheet weighs in on this QB’s contract ⬇️
📺: Free Agency Frenzy on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/70p6Xyp8fx
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 16, 2020
- Kansas City Chiefs placed franchise tag on DL Chris Jones
No surprise, but Chiefs are placing franchise tag on DT Chris Jones today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed franchise tag on LB Shaquil Barrett
Bucs placed franchise tag on Shaq Barrett, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- New York Giants expected to place franchise tag on DL Leonard Williams
Giants expected to place tag today on defensive lineman Leonard Williams, per source. Giants want him back and unwilling to let him leave.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
- New England Patriots re-signed S Devin McCourty to a two-year deal
Patriots S Devin McCourty shares his own news: he is re-signing in New England. An indispensable part of their defense sticks around. https://t.co/JItzOEzJAk
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 15, 2020
- Houston Texans and CB Bradley Roby agreed to a deal
Texans have agreed to new contract with CB Bradley Roby. He has to pass physical and they’re waiting on new CBA language before he can sign.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 15, 2020
- Tennessee Titans re-signed QB Ryan Tannehill to a four-year deal
QB1 stays in Tennessee. 😁#Titans agree to terms with Ryan Tannehill (@ryantannehill1)
Details ✍🏽 » https://t.co/97Vb0ehKgI pic.twitter.com/fRO2LgNzG3
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) March 15, 2020
- Indianapolis Colts re-signed LT Anthony Castonzo to a two-year deal
We have agreed to terms with T Anthony Castonzo on a contract extension.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 15, 2020
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