The NFL’s new league is well underway after officially opening this week. The flurry of deals can now be made official.
Most of Frank Schwab’s top 25 available free agents, and even more throughout his positional rankings, are already off the board.
The two biggest names in the fold remain quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson.
While Rodgers remains the biggest domino, Wilson is meeting with teams in the meantime. He is headed to visit the New York Giants on Friday a day after he saw the Cleveland Browns.
But Wilson’s fate will likely depend on Rogers’ decision.
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Rodgers was officially released by the New York Jets on Wednesday, and his next team appears to likely be a choice between the Pittsburgh Steelers or the Giants. He reportedly has an offer on the table from the Steelers, but Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported Thursday that the Minnesota Vikings are a “wild card” to land Rodgers, while retirement is also a possibility.
And if one of these QB-needy teams is left empty-handed, could a trade for the Falcons’ Kirk Cousins be in the cards?
There are still plenty of talented players to be signed too, despite the spate of agreements already reached. Here are the best remaining NFL free agents. Rodgers is No. 2, behind tackle Mekhi Becton.
If you missed any news these past few days, don’t worry. We’ve tracked the NFL free-agent deals this spring.
And don’t forget: The NFL Draft also isn’t far off. Cam Ward is going first in our latest mock draft. The league also announced the compensatory picks for the upcoming draft.
NFL free agency analysis
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Gardner Minshew becomes Patrick Mahomes’ backup
After fighting for starting duties with the Las Vegas Raiders last season, Gardner Minshew is joining a team where he will be the clear back-up. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the journeyman QB has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he will be the No. 2 to Patrick Mahomes.
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Patriots release long-time center, team captain David Andrews
David Andrews, an eight-time team captain and member of two Super Bowl-winning teams, was released on Thursday, the Patriots announced.
The 32-year-old is currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery that caused him to miss 13 games last season.
Over his career, Andrews has started 121 of 124 regular-season games. A 2015 undrafted free agent, he played his way onto the Patriots’ 2010s All-Decade Team.
FOXBOROUGH, MA – OCTOBER 06: New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) during a game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins on October 6, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) -
Adam Thielen restructures contract, will return to Panthers
After a solid 2024, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract and will return for his 12th NFL season, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
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Dalvin Tomlinson gets $16 million guaranteed from Cardinals
Former Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson is joining the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year, $29 million deal with $16 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
