The salary cap has officially been set at $279.2 million for the 2025 season. The NFL’s legal tampering period starts today at 12 pm. The new league year starts on Wednesday, March 13th at 4pm. Some deals have already been reported with free agents who have been cut, but contracts reported for free agents with expiring contracts during this two day window won’t be official until the new league year starts. Washington is still trying to sign a few of their pending free agents before they hit the market.
Here are the deals and trades that have already been announced around the NFL today. What moves will Washington make before free agency officially begins?
NFL News and Rumors:
Just ahead of free agency, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack reached agreement today on a one-year, fully-guaranteed $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers, per sources. Chargers get back their pass-rush standout. pic.twitter.com/R6M3toh3zF
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2025
Former Giants and Jaguars TE Evan Engram is visiting the Denver Broncos today, sources tell @NFLonCBS. The two-time Pro Bowler was released by Jacksonville last week. (This was first posted on the other site as this one worked through its issues.)
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 10, 2025
Trade: the New England Patriots have agreed to send DT Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Godchaux attended high school in Plaquemine, La., before playing at LSU. He now returns to Louisiana once the trade can be… pic.twitter.com/cn4Kfqv1sG
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2025
The Texans have agreed to terms with DT Sheldon Rankins on a one-year deal, worth up to $7 million, per source.
Rankins spent 2023 in Houston before a year in Cincinnati, but now returns to DeMeco Ryans’ defense.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 10, 2025
Trade compensation: steelers are sending a second round draft pick to the Seahawks and flipping picks in the sixth and seventh rounds, per sources. https://t.co/dIcb3mvRu6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2025
A new deal for DK Metcalf: Steelers are signing their new wide receiver to a five-year, $150 million contract, per sources. pic.twitter.com/NIP1NIXQcn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2025
Mike Vrabel and Harold Landry reunite:
The Patriots are signing Landry to a 3 year deal for 43.5M with $26M fully guaranteed, per source.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
The Vikings and Colts are expected to be the leading contenders to sign Daniel Jones, per source.
The 27 year old will most likely have to make a decision: play for HC Kevin O’Connell or HC Shane Steichen pic.twitter.com/ce6au8seDk
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
While the idea of playing with his brother Nick in San Francisco appeals to Joey Bosa, he is expected to garner strong interest from the Dolphins, per source.
Miami ranked 27th in the league in sacks in 2024. pic.twitter.com/wlRWRaroYo
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
The Seahawks are expected to talk with Aaron Rodgers about their QB vacancy, per source.
Rodgers is free to meet with interested teams as the QB carousel continues to spin on the eve of free agency. pic.twitter.com/WjfQfz7hgr
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
The Steelers are expected to make an offer to pending free agent Sam Darnold, per source.
Many around the league believe Darnold will wind up in Seattle, but Pittsburgh is doing its due diligence on any potential options ahead of the new league year.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
The Steelers remain interested in re-signing Justin Fields, per source.
Should Fields hit the market, the Jets are expected to show strong interest in the 26-year-old. pic.twitter.com/WatEzsw4YD
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025
49ers have released defensive tackle Maliek Collins, per source. He will be a free agent Wednesday and eligible to sign with teams at that time.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2025
Source: The #Lions plan to release pass rusher Za'Darius Smith.
NFL veteran had nine sacks last season.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 9, 2025
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