NFL free agency, offseason updates: Bucs re-sign Chris Godwin, add Haason Reddick as legal tampering begins

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• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM GMT+1

  Report: Bengals keeping DT B.J. Hill

  While Trey Hendrickson seems to be the odd star out in Cincinnati contract-wise and dangles in the trade winds, the Bengals are keeping one of their defensive linemen: tackle B.J. Hill, who agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM GMT+1

  Report: Texans adding Braxon Berrios to WR room

  The Texans are signing wide receiver Braxton Berrios on a one-year, $2 million deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

  This comes after Houston sent a seventh-round pick to the Jaguars for wide receiver Christian Kirk last week. The Texans seem determined to fill out their wide receiver room.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM GMT+1

  Report: Bears continue OL spending spree with Drew Dalman

  Chicago is hellbent on protecting Caleb Williams under new head coach Ben Johnson.

  The Bears are signing former Falcons center Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million deal that includes $28 million guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It makes Dalman the NFL’s second highest-paid center.

  This comes after trades last week for Rams guard Jonah Jackson, who played for Johnson in Detroit, and Chiefs guard/tackle Joe Thuney, who has won four Super Bowls in his career with the Chiefs and Patriots.

  If the Bears’ offensive line struggles again next season, it won’t be for lack of trying.

  

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM GMT+1

  Report: WR Chris Godwin back to Bucs on a 3-year deal

  Godwin dislocated his ankle on Monday Night Football midway through this past season, but he’s been an integral part of the Bucs since they drafted him in 2017.

  Now he’s back on a three-year, $66 million deal with $44 million guaranteed at signing.

  Godwin has joined Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield and others in helping the Bucs stay atop the NFC South after Tom Brady’s retirement, and Tampa Bay is keeping the band together for at least another season.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM GMT+1

  Report: Haason Reddick joining Bucs

  Former Eagles and Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

  Reddick held out until mid-October last season after being traded to the Jets, and had just one sack and 14 total tackles in 10 games, two of them starts.

  But Reddick made back-to-back Pro Bowls in 2022 and 2023 with the Eagles, and if he can produce on what amounts to a prove-it deal, the 30-year-old might have one more big contract ahead.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM GMT+1

  Happy legal tampering!

  Or the “negotiation period” as the NFL formally likes to call it.

  Either way, free agents are now able to negotiate with teams and work out contracts. Even though we’ve already seen a flurry of big moves over the weekend, plenty more are still out there.

  How do you think your team will do?

  

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM GMT+1

  Cardinals re-sign G Evan Brown to a two-year, $11.5 million deal

  The Arizona Cardinals are re-signing guard Evan Brown to a two-year deal worth $11.5 million after joining the team last season, per multiple reports. Since joining the league in 2018, Brown has bounced between several teams, but has seemingly found a home in Arizona.

  

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM GMT+1

  LB Khalil Mack returning to Chargers on one-year deal

  Mack, 34, is re-signing with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year, $18 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

  After beginning his career with the Raiders and Bears, Mack joined the Chargers in 2022. He’s a four-time First-team All-Pro, nine-time Pro Bowler and the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2016.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM GMT+1

  Steelers tender RB Jaylen Warren

  Warren, 26, is entering his fourth NFL season with the Steelers. He rushed for 511 yards and one touchdown, while catched 38 passes for 310 yards in 2024.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM GMT+1

  Panthers, CB Jaycee Horn reach 4-year, $100 million extension

  According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, cornerback Jaycee Horn has agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with the Carolina Panthers. The deal could reach $108 million and makes the 25-year-old the highest-paid defensive back in league history.

  Horn was the eighth overall pick by the Panthers in 2021 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:33 PM GMT+1

  Falcons releasing DT Grady Jarrett

  DT Grady Jarrett is set to his the NFL free agent market this week after being released by the Atlanta Falcons.

  Jarrett, 31, was a fifth-round pick out of Clemson in 2015. He has played all 10 of his NFL seasons in Atlanta and was a Second-team All-Pro in 2019, two-time Pro Bowler and a 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM GMT+1

  Aaron Rodgers emerges as contender in Steelers’ QB search

  While the Pittsburgh Steelers continue talks with both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers has reportedly emerged as an option, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

  Steelers continue talking to Justin Fields and Russell Wilson, but…Aaron Rodgers has emerged as a quarterback option in Pittsburgh, per league sources.

  Rodgers and the Steelers are expected to talk and explore a union. The idea of Rodgers playing for Mike Tomlin is in play. pic.twitter.com/xxv0cbxDff

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2025

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM GMT+1

  DT Sheldon Rankins returning to Houston Texans

  Sheldon Rankins is returning to the Houston Texans after one season in Cincinnati. Rankins has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $7 million to join the Texans where he spent the 2023 season, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

  Rankins signed a two-year deal to join the Bengals last March. He missed 10 games during the 2024 season due to a hamstring injury and illness.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM GMT+1

  Patriots trading DT Davon Godchaux to Saints

  The New Orleans Saints are acquiring DT Davon Godchaux from the New England Patriots for a seventh-round draft pick, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

  Godchaux reportedly wanted to move on from New England and the trade will cause the Patriots a $6 million dead cap hit and free up $1.6 million in cap savings.

  The 30-year-old Godchaux had 67 total tackles last season in 17 games with the Patriots.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM GMT+1

  Broncos eyeing deal with DT D.J. Jones

  The Broncos are close to retaining defensive lineman D.J. Jones. Specifics of that deal are not yet known, though ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that it will be close to $13 million per year.

  Jones had 42 total tackles last season, his third with the Broncos. He’d be a great get for their defensive front next season as they look to build off of their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:39 AM GMT+1

  Commanders, TE John Bates reportedly agree to 3-year deal

  The Commanders and backup tight end John Bates have agreed on a three-year contract, NFL Network reports.

  Terms of the deal were not reported. Bates joins starting tight end Zach Ertz in reaching a deal this offseason to return to a Commanders team that advanced to the NFC championship game last season behind Rookie of the Year quarterback Jayden Daniels.

  A block-first tight end, Bates tallied eight catches for 84 yards last season.

  The #Commanders have agreed to terms with TE John Bates on a three-year deal, sources say.

  A terrific blocker who has added 61 catches for 592 yards in four seasons in Washington, Bates returns alongside TE Zach Ertz, who re-upped with the team over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/qJbePugyES

  — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2025

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM GMT+1

  Raiders, DT Adam Butler reportedly agree to $16.5M deal

  The Raiders and defensive tackle Adam Butler have agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million deal, NFL Network reports.

  Butler, 30, tallied five sacks, 10 quarterback hits, 65 tackles and eight tackles for loss in 17 games last season. His 16 starts were more than his 13 combined in six previous NFL seasons.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM GMT+1

  Chiefs G Trey Smith reportedly signs $23.4M franchise tag

  Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith has signed his franchise tag, NFL Network reports.

  Smith’s signature ensures that he will remain with the Chiefs in 2025 and perhaps beyond. The two sides still have the option to work out a long-term deal. If they don’t, Smith will be the highest-paid guard in football next season with a $23.4 million salary.

  Source: #Chiefs G Trey Smith has signed his franchise tag, locking in $23.4M on a 1-year, fully guaranteed deal and officially making him the NFL’s highest-paid guard. KC would like to work out a long-term deal. https://t.co/5ukA9UotTj

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2025

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM GMT+1

  Falcons sign LT Jake Matthews to $45M extension

  The Atlanta Falcons and left tackle Jake Matthews have agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract extension, NFL Network reports. The deal includes $38 million in guaranteed money, according to the report.

  Matthews, 33, is a former Pro Bowler who’s played his entire 11-season career with the Falcons.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM GMT+1

  Packers reportedly never made an offer for DK Metcalf before Steelers trade

  Green Bay was linked heavily to the Seahawks in a potential trade for DK Metcalf, but was there actually any semblance of traction there?

  I’m told the Packers never made an offer to the Seahawks for DK Metcalf, contrary to multiple reports. Brian Gutekunst and John Schneider are good friends from their time together in Green Bay, but a deal between the two for Metcalf was never a realistic possibility.

  — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 10, 2025