The NFL’s legal tampering period has arrived. Beginning at noon Eastern on Monday, unrestricted free agents are free to begin contract negotiations with potential new teams. However, as we have seen over the past several seasons, those negotiations wrap up rather quickly, as shortly after noon today we will learn about players agreeing to terms with new organizations.
We will be tracking the moves all week long. Before things truly get going feel free to check out our predictions for the top free agents, dive into the top free agents by position, or continue to read about some of the moves that have already been made via trade.
And yes, Sam Darnold might be the big target in free agency. What a time to be alive.
2025 NFL free agency legal tampering Day 1
WR Josh Palmer to the Chargers on a three-year deal worth up to $36 million, per Schefter
TE Luke Farrell to the 49ers on a three-year deal worth up to $20.250, per Rapoport
EDGE Josh Sweat to the Cardinals on a four-year deal worth up to $76.4 million, per Schefter
S Talanoa Hufanga to the Broncos on a three-year deal worth up to $5 million, per Schefter
RB Samaje Perine is heading back to the Bengals on a two-year deal worth up to $3.8 million, per Garafolo
WR Dyami Brown to Jacksonville on a one-year deal worth up to $12 million, per Garafolo
DE Dayo Odeynigbo to the Bears on a three-year deal worth up to $48 million, per Pelissero
S Cam Bynum to the Colts on a four-year deal worth up to $60 million, per Pelissero
QB Justin Fields to the Jets on a two-year deal worth up to $40 million, per Schefter
DB Eric Murray to the Jaguars on a three-year deal worth up to $22.5 million, per Maurice Jones-Drew
That “big target” we mentioned above has his new home. Sam Darnold to the Seahawks on a three-year deal worth up to $110.5 million, per Schefter
DT Poona Ford is returning to the Rams on a three-year deal worth up to $29.6 million, per Pelissero
Long snapper Trent Sieg reached agreement on three-year deal worth up to $4.45 million with the Cowboys, per Schefter
DT Milton Williams to the Patriots, per Rapoport. The deal is for four years and worth up to $104 million
S Tre’von Moehrig to the Panthers on a three-year deal worth up to $51 million, per Schulz
CB Isaiah Rodgers to the Vikings on a two-year deal worth up to $15 million, per Schefter
CB D.J. Reed to the Lions on a three-year deal worth up to $48 million, per Jordan Schultz
OT Morgan Moses to the Patriots on a three-year deal worth up to $28.5 million, per Mike Garafolo
DB Tremon Smith to the Texans on a two-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, per Tom Pelissero
CB Paulson Adebo to the Giants on a three-year deal worth up to $30 million
CB Carlton Davis to the Patriots on a three-year deal worth up to $60 million, per Schefter
DT Derek Barnett is headed back to Houston on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, per Rapoport
OT Dan Moore to the Titans on a four-year deal worth up to $82 million, per Rapoport
QB Jimmy Garoppolo is staying with the Rams on a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, per Russini
The Patriots are on the board. LB Robert Spillane to New England on a a three-year, $37 million deal, per Schefter
CB Jourdan Lewis to the Jacksonville Jaguars on a deal that makes him the “highest paid nickel” in the league, per Rapoport. The deal is three years, worth up to $30 million
DT Javon Kinlaw is signing with the Washington Commanders for three years on a deal worth up to $45 million, per Rapoport
DT BJ Hill returns to the Cincinnati Bengals on a three-year worth up to $33M, per Schefter
RB Elijah Mitchell to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million, per Jordan Schultz
C Drew Dalman to the Chicago Bears on a three-year deal worth up to $42 million, per Schefter
WR Braxton Berrios is headed to the Texans on a one-year deal worth $2 million, per Schefter
WR Chris Godwin, one of the most prized free agents on the market, is headed back to the Buccaneers on a three-year deal worth up to $66 million, per Rapoport
OT Jaylon Moore reached agreement today on a two-year deal worth up to $30 million, per Schefter
EDGE Haason Reddick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal worth up to $14 million, per Adam Schefter
2025 NFL free agency pre-tampering moves
Did we settle on “pre-agency” for these moves? I believe we did.
Prior to the beginning of the legal tampering period, some trades were announced. While none of those moves can be made final until the league year officially begins on Wednesday here are the trades that have been agreed to:
OG Evan Brown is re-signing with the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year deal worth up to $11.5 million, per Rapoport
The Chargers are re-signing EDGE Khalil Mack to a one-year deal worth up to $18 million, per Dianna Russini
The Patriots are DT Davon Godchaux trading to the New Orleans Saints for a 2026 seventh-round pick
The Seahawks are trading WR DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick
EDGE Harold Landry, after being released by the Tennessee Titans, is signing with the New England Patriots on a three-year deal worth up to $48 million, per Tom Pelissero
WR Davante Adams, after being released by the New York Jets, is signing with the Los Angeles Rams on a two-year deal worth up to $46 million, per Ian Rapoport
The Seahawks are trading QB Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers are trading WR Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders for a fifth-round selection
The Jacksonville Jaguars are trading WR Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh-round pick
The Kansas City Chiefs are trading OL Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a 2026 fourth-round selection
The Los Angeles Rams are trading OL Jonah Jackson to the Bears for a 2025 sixth-round pick