NFL free agency, offseason updates: Sam Darnold is Seattle’s $100.5M man, per reports

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• Sam Darnold to Seahawks

  The Seattle Seahawks have their new quarterback. After trading Geno Smith to the Raiders, the Seahawks have agreed to a 3-year contract with former Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold valued at $100.5M with $55 million guaranteed, NFL Network reports.

  A former first-round pick of the Jets who flamed out in New York, Darnold revived his career in Minnesota with a career campaign last season that resulted in his first Pro Bowl berth. Darnold led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, but raised concerns with poor performances in Minnesota’s season finale loss to the Lions and a wild-card loss to the Rams.

  The Vikings ultimately let Darnold walk and will presumably move forward with second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his rookie season with a knee injury. The Seahawks, meanwhile, will retool around Darnold.

  

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM EDT

  Brandon Stephens to the Jets

  The Jets reached a three-year, $36 million deal with cornerback Brandon Stephens on Monday afternoon, according to the NFL Network. Stephens had 70 total tackles last season with the Ravens.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM EDT

  Donte Jackson to the Chargers

  The Chargers reached a two-year, $13 million deal with free agent cornerback Donte Jackson, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson had 38 total tackles and a career-high five interceptions last season with the Steelers.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM EDT

  Panthers land edge Patrick Jones II

  The Carolina Panthers reached a two-year, $20 million deal with edge rusher Patrick Jones II on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Jones had 39 total tackles and seven sacks, both of which were career-highs, last season with the Vikings.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM EDT

  Raiders sign S Jeremy Chinn

  The Raiders reached a two-year, $16 million deal with Jeremy Chinn on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Chinn matched his career-high with 117 total tackles and had two sacks last season, his first with the Commanders after getting his start with the Panthers.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM EDT

  Trade: Texans send LT Laremy Tunsil to the Commanders

  The Commanders struck a deal to trade for Houston Texans offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil on Monday afternoon, according to multiple reports. They will also receive a fourth-round pick in next month’s draft. In return, the Texans will get:

  • 2025 third-round pick

  • 2025 seventh-round pick

  • 2026 second-round pick

  • 2026 fourth-round pick

  For more on the trade, click here.

  

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM EDT

  Jimmy G sticking with Rams

  Jimmy Garoppolo signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to stick with the Rams on Monday afternoon. The quarterback spent last season backing up Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.

  

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM EDT

  Eagles D picked apart

  Nobody is crying for the Eagles. But it had to sting to see three great defenders — Milton Williams, Josh Sweat and Darius Slay — off that great Super Bowl defense sign elsewhere in the first hours of free agency on Monday.

  For more on the Eagles’ defensive losses, click here.

  

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM EDT

  Bengals sign former Packers run-stopper T.J. Slaton

  Former Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton is joining the Bengals on a two-year $15.1 million deal, NFL Network reports. A 6-4, 330-pound run stopper, Slaton started in 17 games in each of the last two seasons in Green Bay.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM EDT

  Giants land DT Roy Robertson-Harris

  The New York Giants are bringing in a veteran defensive lineman. The team struck a two-year, $10 million deal with Roy Robertson-Harris on Monday, according to the NFL Network. Robertson-Harris was released by the Seahawks last week.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM EDT

  Darius Slay to Steelers

  Former Eagles starting cornerback and six-time Pro Bowler Darius Slay is joining the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fox Sports reports.

  Terms of the deal weren’t initially reported. Slay, 34, joins the Steelers after playing as a five-year starter with the Eagles. He made the Pro Bowl three times in Philadelphia from 2021-23.

  Philadelphia opted to release Slay after the emergence of rookies Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean during their run to the Super Bowl championship last season.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM EDT

  Grady Jarrett to the Bears

  Shortly after he was released by the Atlanta Falcons, Grady Jarrett struck a three-year, $43.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM EDT

  Packers add G Aaron Banks

  Jordan Love is getting another solid guard this fall. The Packers struck a four-year, $77 million deal to land 49ers offensive lineman Aaron Banks, according to the NFL Network.

  

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM EDT

  49ers reportedly add TE Luke Farrell

  San Francisco’s deal with former Jaguars tight end Luke Farrell is reportedly for three years and up to $20.25 million, with $11 million guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM EDT

  Jaguars reportedly signing WR Dyami Brown

  Jayden Daniels has lost one of his weapons, and Trevor Lawrence has reportedly gained him.

  Dyami Brown is signing a one-year, $10 million deal with the Jaguars, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM EDT

  Report: WR Josh Palmer to Bills on 3-year deal

  Josh Allen has a historic contract extension, and now he has a new target.

  Former Chargers wide receiver Josh Palmer is reportedly headed to the Bills on a three-year, $36 million deal according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $18 million guaranteed.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM EDT

  Rams reach deal with former Chargers DL Poona Ford

  The Rams and former Chargers defensive lineman Poona Ford have reached a three-year deal for $30 million with $17 million guaranteed, ESPN reports. Ford, 29, started 17 games for the Chargers last season, tallying there sacks, nine quarterback pressures, nine quarterback hits, 39 tackles and eight tackles for loss.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM EDT

  Josh Sweat to the Cardinals

  Josh Sweat struck a four-year, $76.4 million deal to join the Arizona Cardinals on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He’s the latest member of the Eagles’ Super Bowl winning defense to get scooped up by another team this offseason.

  Sweat had 41 total tackles and eight sacks last season, his seventh with the Eagles.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM EDT

  Milton Williams gets paid

  The Patriots upped their price to land Milton Williams. The defensive tackle struck a four-year, $104 million deal with more than $60 million guaranteed.

  For more on Milton Williams’ new deal, click here.

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM EDT

  Broncos land Talanoa Hufanga on 3-year deal

  The Broncos struck a three-year, $45 million deal with safety Talanoa Hufanga on Monday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hufanga spent his first four seasons with the 49ers, and was a critical piece in their defense.

  He had 38 total tackles in seven games last season, though he was sidelined with a wrist injury for much of the season.

  For more on Hufanga’s new deal with the Broncos, click here.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT

  Bears signed DE Dayo Odeyingbo to a 3-year deal

  The Chicago Bears are shoring up their defensive line, signing former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo to a three-year deal, per multiple reports. Odeyingbo’s deal is worth $48 million, with $32 million guaranteed.

  Odeyingbo was drafted by the Colts in 2021, and spent the past four years in Indianapolis. He started in 14 games last year, recording 13 solo tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles.