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A Denver defense that ranked third in points and seventh in yards allowed per game in 2024 has added a pair of former 49ers. The latest addition? LB Dre Greenlaw. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

The Broncos are signing LB Dre Greenlaw, per source. Greenlaw joins Talanoa Hufanga as ex-Niners to leave Monday for Denver.

The Dolphins are signing former Broncos backup Zach Wilson, a source tells me and @mikesilver.bsky.social. Wilson heads back to the AFC East, where he will work with Mike McDaniel down in Miami.

Trade! The Eagles are trading QB Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick, per source. Pickett lands back in the AFC North.

The Texans are trading Pro Bowl tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders, per source. Washington receives: LT Laremy Tunsil 2025 4th Houston receives: 2025 3rd 2025 7th 2026 2nd 2026 4th

The Raiders are signing former Commanders S Jeremy Chinn, per source.

The Packers have agreed to terms with former 49ers G Aaron Banks, sources tell me and @mikesilver.bsky.social.

The Jaguars have agreed to terms with former Raven OL Patrick Mekari, sources tell me and @mikesilver.bsky.social.

More on Josh Sweat reuniting with his former DC Jonathan Gannon by agreeing to terms on a lucrative four-year deal with the Cardinals ⤵️

The Cardinals have agreed to a four-year deal with pass rusher Josh Sweat, per source. The contract is worth $76.4M with $41M guaranteed.

The New York Jets have a new quarterback. Justin Fields and the team agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth $40 million, a league source tells @diannarussini.bsky.social. More details 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

The Broncos are signing S Talanoa Hufanga, per source. Denver adds help on the back end in the former of the ex-Niner, a 2022 All-Pro.

We are doing a LIVE reaction show right now at 12 Noon PT on Scoop City’s YouTube page. ▪️Aaron Rodgers potentially to Steelers!!! ▪️Sam Darnold & Justin Fields gets the 💰💰💰 ▪️What will Daniel Jones decide? ▪️Patriots are killing it! 🎥: youtube.com/live/YeDSo5YI-…

Justin Fields is signing with the Jets on a two-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, per source.

Sam Darnold is getting a three-year, $100.5 million deal that includes $55 million guaranteed from Seattle.

More on Super Bowl champion Milton Williams agreeing to a deal with the Patriots ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

Sam Darnold has agreed to terms with the Seahawks, per source. The top free agent quarterback available, Darnold gets the three-year deal he sought and heads to Seattle after a career year in Minnesota.

The Rams have agreed to terms with DL Poona Ford on a three-year deal, per source. Their dynamic run-stopper, who they feel has untapped pass rush potential.

The Patriots have agreed to terms with ex-Eagle Milton Williams, per source. New England makes a splash along its defensive line by adding the Super Bowl LIX champion.

D.J. Reed spent three seasons playing opposite Sauce Gardner in New York. Now, he heads to Detroit on a three-year deal. More on the newest Lion: www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

The Lions are signing CB D.J. Reed to a three-year, $48 million deal, per source. After losing Carlton Davis, Detroit finds secondary help in the form of the ex-Jet.

The Patriots are signing CB Carlton Davis

The Giants are signing former Saints DB Paulson Adebo, per source.

Jimmy Garoppolo, Chris Godwin, Khalil Mack and others are already off the board. But big names remain — especially when it comes to the QB carousel 👀 Follow live for The Athletic's coverage of free agency ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

The Rams are re-signing QB Jimmy Garoppolo to a one-year, $11 million deal, per source.

Here we go! @qbklass.bsky.social and I are getting started with a 5+ hour livestream to celebrate the kickoff of free agency. We're getting started at 11:30 am ET to hit all the news, before welcoming a bunch of friends to run through today's signings. YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxdE...

Speaking of sought-after corners... Charvarius Ward is attracting interest from numerous teams. I do not expect him to return to the 49ers.

Falcons, Texans and Broncos among those in the mix

Chris Godwin was one of the top free agents remaining on the market, but Tampa keeps its Pro Bowl WR. More ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

The Texans and WR Braxton Berrios have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal, per source. Berrios could return kicks for Houston as well.

The Bears are signing C Drew Dalman to a three-year, $42 million deal with $28 million guaranteed.

The Buccaneers have agreed to a new contract with receiver Chris Godwin, per source.

T Jaylon Moore is closing in on a contract with the Chiefs, sources tell @bynatetaylor.bsky.social and me. Brett Veach continues to reshape Kansas City's offensive line by adding the former 49er.

What if Sunday night was just an appetizer? Keep up with the latest moves as extensions, trades and signings roll in across the NFL with a host of star-studded guests on The Athletic Football Show. It all starts NOW ⤵️ http://dlvr.it/TJRMR7

Khalil Mack and the Chargers have agreed to a one-year, $18 million fully guaranteed deal, per source. Mack is back 💥

Well guess we will break news here today.

Hopefully, Sunday night whet your appetite for player movement. Because we're about to see a lot more this week. Bookmark this post to keep up to date with our 2025 free agency tracker ⤵️ http://dlvr.it/TJR7KJ

The Ravens and Ronnie Stanley are in agreement on a three-year, $60 million extension with $44 million guaranteed at signing, per source. Baltimore takes one of the top pending free agents off the board.

Liam Coen is expected to be named the next head coach of the Jaguars, pending final negotiations, per sources. He’s headed home to Tampa while his representatives finalize the details with Jacksonville.

Mike Vrabel is the new Patriots head coach: www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...

What is Mike Vrabel looking for in his next head coaching job? @zackblatt.bsky.social, @diannarussini.bsky.social and @chasedaniel.bsky.social discussed Vrabel's ideal situation earlier this week: pod.fo/e/298f67

Should Saquon Barkley play against the Giants and attempt to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record? The answer is simple, @chasedaniel.bsky.social says. More, with @diannarussini.bsky.social: pod.fo/e/297ba5

The Vikings spent a first-round pick on J.J. McCarthy last spring and Sam Darnold is in for a big payday in March. Despite that, one thing is clear: The Vikings want Darnold back for 2025. More on what @diannarussini.bsky.social is hearing ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...

What I’m hearing around the NFL right now: Darnold, Brady, Lane Johnson, Vrabel, Daboll, and a question every owner needs to ask head-coaching candidates. www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...

Woody Johnson nixed a trade for Jerry Jeudy last offseason because he felt his Madden rating was too low. Sources describe his impulsive over-involvement as the root of the Jets' dysfunction. More, with @ZackBlatt, @MikeSilver and me www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...