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.
Pass rusher Josh Sweat is reportedly headed to Arizona on a four-year, $76.4 million deal, which means the entire top four of Schwab’s free agent rankings are off the board already.
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.
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.
Samaje Perine reportedly headed back to Bengals
The running back is reportedly returning to Cincinnati on a two-year deal worth up to $3.8 million, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Perine played for the Bengals from 2020-22 and also part of the 2019 season.
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 three-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 signs a four-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 multiplereports. 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.
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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.
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