2020 NFL Free Agency: Day 1 Live Blog
FeaturedStick with us here for all the breaking news and signings that happen during day one of the NFL Free Agency tampering period.
12:38 PM EST
Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are working to close a deal on Austin Hooper, making him the game's highest paid tight end, per source. Other teams can swoop in late but Browns the leader.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2020
1:02 PM EST
Ereck Flowers to the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Ereck Flowers $30M over 3 years with $19.95M fully guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
1:16 PM EST
Arik Armstead Stays in San Francisco
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.đź’°đź’°đź’°
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
1:59 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys sign Blake Jarwin to an extension
The #Cowboys are signing TE Blake Jarwin to a 3-year extension worth up to $24.25M, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. He gets $9.25M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
2:10 PM EST
Nick Kwiatkoski to the Las Vegas Raiders
Done deal. LB Nick Kwiatkoski is first Las Vegas #Raiders free agent signing. Terms to come.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) March 16, 2020
2:23 PM EST
Shaq Lawson to the Miami Dolphins
The #Dolphins are expected to sign former #Bills first-round pass-rusher Shaq Lawson, sources say. He had 6.5 sacks last year and will help Miami affect the quarterback.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
3:37 PM EST
Jason Pierre-Paul Re-Signs with Tampa Bay
Buccaneers re-sign Jason Pierre-Paul to two-year, $27M deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/XcdJIDpxl6
— NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2020
4:08 PM EST
Washington Redskins Re-Sign Jon Bostic
The #Redskins are re-signing LB Jon Bostic on a 2-year deal worth $6.6M, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
5:03 PM EST
Cleveland Browns sign Jack Conklin
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
5:06 PM EST
New Orleans Saints Re-Sign David Onyemata
DT David Onyemata headed back to the #Saints, source says. Big keep for New Orleans.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020
5:22 PM EST
Detroit Lions sign Halapoulivaati Vaitai
Former #Eagles OL Big V agrees to a deal with the #Lions: 5 years, $50m, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 16, 2020
5:31 PM EST
Cleveland Browns Sign Case Keenum
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
6:02 PM EST
Denver Broncos sign Graham Glasgow
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
6:23 PM EST
Tennessee Titans Re-Sign Dennis Kelly
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
6:31 PM EST
Miami Dolphins Sign Clay Fejedelem
Thrilled for @ClayFejedelem agreeing to a 3 year deal with the @MiamiDolphins
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 16, 2020
6:41 PM EST
James Bradberry to the New York Giants
Source: FA CB James Bradberry going to the #Giants…3 yr $45M with $32M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
6:50 PM EST
Wes Schweitzer to the Washington Redskins
#Redskins are signing former #Falcons G Wes Schweitzer, source says. He gets $13.5 million over three years.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020
6:51 PM EST
Miami Dolphins Adding Byron Jones
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
7:05 PM EST
Stephen Weatherly to the Carolina Panthers
Congratulations Stephen. I am proud of you and I know the best is yet to come. Charlotte, @Panthers fans, you got a great one. You have a huge heart and will have an instant impact on that community. Minnesota will miss you dearly pic.twitter.com/zoEumlHo2r
— Blake Baratz (@blakebaratz) March 16, 2020
7:11 PM EST
Baltimore Ravens Signing Michael Brockers
The #Ravens have agreed to a deal with DL Michael Brockers, his agent @ScottCasterline. That is one strong defensive line.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020
7:34 PM EST
Carolina Panthers Add Juston Burris
Juston Burris is going to the Panthers 2-yr, $8 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
7:42 PM EST
Jimmy Graham Joining the Chicago Bears
Jimmy Graham to the Bears on a two-year, $16 million deal, including $9 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
7:59 PM EST
Kyle Van Noy Signs with the Miami Dolphins
#Dolphins have agreed to terms with LB Kyle Van Noy, source says. Reunited with Brian Flores.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020
8:01 PM EST
Javon Hargrave Going to the Philadelphia Eagles
Former Steelers’ NT Javon Hargrave reached agreement with the Eagles on a three-year, $39m deal with $26M fully guaranteed, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Hargrave becomes the highest paid nose tackle in the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
8:01 PM EST
49ers Give Shon Coleman a One-Year Extension
The #49ers have signed T Shon Coleman to a one-year extension.https://t.co/o1berZa1zQ
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) March 17, 2020
8:15 PM EST
Eric Murray Agrees to Deal with the Houston Texans
Former Browns’ S Eric Murray reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
9:11 PM EST
New York Jets Add George Fant
Former Seahawks’ OT George Fant reached agreement with the Jets on a three-year, $30 million deal that includes $13.7 million guaranteed, per @JFowlerESPN and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
9:26 PM EST
Houston Texans Re-Sign A.J. 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
9:38 PM EST
Jamie Collins Agrees to Deal with the Detroit Lions
For the #Lions and LB Jamie Collins, it’s a 3-year worth $30M, source said. The deal includes $18M fully guaranteed. A nice payday and a reunion with coach Matt Patricia.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
9:43 PM EST
Marcus Mariota Heading to the Las Vegas Raiders
Done deal. Terms in a bit. https://t.co/rylgyvHJeS
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) March 17, 2020
9:53 PM EST
A.J. Klein Signs with the Buffalo Bills
Former #Saints LB A.J. Klein agreed to terms with the #Bills, source said. 3 years, $18m. $9.7m fully guaranteed.
HC Sean McDermott coached him when he was DC with the #Panthers.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 17, 2020
10:06 PM EST
Seattle Seahawks Re-Sign Jarran Reed
The #Seahawks are re-signing DT Jarran Reed to a two-year, $23 million contract, source said. Short deal that gets a good player back to the market at age 29.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2020
10:20 PM EST
Kansas City Chiefs Bring Back Chad Henne
The Chiefs has re-signed Chad Henne to a 2-year deal, a source tells me.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 17, 2020
10:55 PM EST
Amari Cooper Staying With the Dallas Cowboys
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
11:21 PM EST
Kendall Fuller Signing With the Washington Redskins
#Chiefs FA CB Kendall Fuller, a versatile defensive piece, is headed to the #Redskins, per me and @TomPelissero. He gets a four-year deal worth roughly $40M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020
11:40 PM EST
Houston Texans Agree to Terms With Randall Cobb
The #Texans have agreed to terms with WR @rcobb18 on a 3-year $27M deal with $18.75 guaranteed #Texans @nflnetwork
— James Jones (@89JonesNTAF) March 17, 2020
11:46 PM EST
Nicholas Williams Joining the Detroit Lions
https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1239760021866586112?s=21
12:20 AM EST
New York Giants Sign Blake Martinez
https://twitter.com/mikegarafolo/status/1239768610857500672?s=21
12:27 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers Re-Sign Jimmy Ward
https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1239770299178135557?s=21