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 1:04 PM MST

  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. In return, the Texans will get a number of draft picks — including a third round pick this year, and future second and fourth round picks.

  

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  Mon, March 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM MST

  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 12:58 PM MST

  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 12:57 PM MST

  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 12:54 PM MST

  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 12:48 PM MST

  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 12:36 PM MST

  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 12:35 PM MST

  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 12:27 PM MST

  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 12:25 PM MST

  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 12:23 PM MST

  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 12:18 PM MST

  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 12:16 PM MST

  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 12:13 PM MST

  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 12:12 PM MST

  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 12:00 PM MST

  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.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM MST

  Free agent S Camryn Bynum to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal with the Colts

  As a flurry of other NFL news hits, the Indianapolis Colts are locking a defensive back for the long term. Safety Camryn Bynum has agreed to a four-year, $60 million deal to join the Colts, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

  Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, Bynum has spent the past four seasons with the Vikings. Last season, he recorded 54 solo tackles and three interceptions while starting all 17 games.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM MST

  Jets adding QB Justin Fields on 2-year, $40 million deal: Reports

  The Jets are set to sign quarterback Justin Fields on a 2-year, $40 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports. Fields spent the 2024 season with the Steelers, starting six games and throwing for 1,106 yards and five touchdowns.

  The Jets moved on from Aaron Rodgers after two seasons with him at the helm.

  Read more on the Jets’ big move here.

• Mon, March 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM MST

  Swerve! Milton Williams reportedly headed to Patriots

  After reports earlier that former Eagles DT Milton Williams was finalizing a deal with the Panthers, now comes news that he’s signing with the Patriots, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

  He’s reportedly getting $26 million a year as New England revamps its defense under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

  Stay frosty!