4:11 p.m.: Not everyone is leaving New England; Rex Burkhead is getting a multiyear contract to stay with the Patriots, according to The Boston Globe’s Jim McBride.
The @Patriots have agreed to a multiyear contract with RB Rex Burkhead @RBrex2022 according to a league source. Burkhead collected more than 500 yards from scrimmage with 8 TDs in 2017.
— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) March 14, 2018
4:05 p.m.: Teddy Bridgewater has a chance to make some good money this season in his one-year deal with the New York Jets.
Teddy Bridgewater’s deal with the NY Jets has a maximum value of $15 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
4:01 p.m.: It’s now past 4 p.m. on the East Coast, meaning the NFL’s new year has begun, and teams are starting to officially announce roster moves.
3:30 p.m.: The Denver Broncos are expected to sign Case Keenum, which means they’re about to have a surplus of quarterbacks, meaning Trevor Siemian soon could have a new home.
The #Broncos have a few interested teams regarding a possible Trevor Siemian trade, sources say. They continue to shop him.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
3:20 p.m.: The New England Patriots have their eyes on arguably the top pass rusher available, according to the Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe.
The Patriots have been in on Adrian Clayborn, who might be the best pass rusher in free agency, but at this point, it doesn’t sound like there’s been an offer.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 14, 2018
3:15 p.m.: Teams in the market for a tight end can now consider Eric Ebron after the Detroit Lions were unable to trade him.
The #Lions announced they released TE Eric Ebron, who they tried to trade over the last few months.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
2:50 p.m.: Trent Murphy, who attracted interest from multiple teams (including the Patriots), has decided on the Buffalo Bills.
Source: #Redskins pass-rusher Trent Murphy is signing with the #Bills.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
2 p.m.: Joe Thomas is done with football.
Browns announce LT Joe Thomas is retiring. Amazing career.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 14, 2018
1:25 p.m.: Well, here’s an interesting bit of news. FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer says the Arizona Cardinals are releasing Tyrann Mathieu.
Cardinals have informed the Tyrann Mathieau The Honey Badger they are releasing him
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 14, 2018
12:25 p.m.: We passed along the news earlier that Jordy Nelson would have a strong market, and further indications are that certainly will be the case.
Former Packers' WR Jordy Nelson in demand:
Visiting Raiders today, then scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks, then the New Orleans Saints, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
12:12 p.m.: Assuming he has anything left in the tank, this would be a good pickup for the Seattle Seahawks. Their running back situation was a mess last season.
Former #Titans RB DeMarco Murray is visiting the Seattle #Seahawks today, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
11 a.m.: Ian Rapoport has more details about the Nate Solder contract.
The #Giants are signing LT Nate Solder to a 4-year deal worth $62M, source said, with $35M guaranteed. The highest paid OL in the NFL. 💰💰💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
10:56 a.m.: And now we have the reported specifics on Nate Solder’s agreement with the New York Giants. Like we said, he’s now a very rich man.
Giants are expected to give former Patriots’ LT Nate Solder a four-year, $60 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
10:50 a.m.: Nate Solder is about to become a very, very rich man.
Nate Solder is going to be the new highest-paid left tackle in the league with this deal from the Giants. Waiting on exact numbers.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2018
10:45 a.m.: The New England Patriots’ exodus continues, as Nate Solder reportedly is on his way to the New York Giants.
The #Giants are expected to sign former #Patriots LT Nate Solder, source said. They get their franchise left tackle. Huge get.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
10:24 a.m.: The Houston Texans are going to work on that offensive line, which was a sieve last season.
The #Texans are expected to sign interior OL Zach Fulton, formerly of the #Chiefs, to a deal that averages roughly $7.5M per year, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2018
Is Nate Solder next?
10:22 a.m.: The Cleveland Browns. Again.
Former Chiefs’ CB Terrance Mitchell intends to sign a 3-year, $12 million deal with the Cleveland Browns, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
9:17 a.m.: The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t going to let Nigel Bradham get away, reportedly coming to some pretty hefty terms with the free-agent linebacker.
Eagles' LB Nigel Bradham is signing a 5-year, $40 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
8:58 a.m.: Jerick McKinnon is getting paid by the San Francisco 49ers.
One of the most surprising deals of free agency will be Jerrick McKinnon's with the 49ers: It is expected to be a four-year deal worth $30 million — an average of $7.5 million per year, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
8:51 a.m.: Here’s how the San Francisco 49ers reportedly will replace Carlos Hyde.
Former Vikings’ RB Jerick McKinon intends to sign with the SF 49ers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
8:38 a.m.: Another free-agent tight end is off the board, and of course it’s the Cleveland Browns doing the honors.
TE Darren Fells to the Browns, Three years, $12m with over half guaranteed, source says
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2018
Darren Fells to the Browns obviously isn’t a huge deal, but it’s another chance to look at the tight-end market. There has been some movement at the position with players like Jimmy Graham and Trey Burton reportedly agreeing to deals (and relatively big money in Burton’s case). You have to wonder how, if at all, this affects what happens with Rob Gronkowski and the New England Patriots.
8:18 a.m.: One of the most surprising moves Tuesday was the Green Bay Packers’ decision to release Jordy Nelson. Despite his age (he’ll be 33 to start the season) and injury history (most notably a torn ACL a few years ago), Nelson figures to have a decent market.
Amid frenzy, Raiders been measured these past two days. Some action on Wednesday: former Packers WR Jordy Nelson is visiting team, source said.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 14, 2018
Jordy Nelson will have a robust market. Starts off visiting the Raiders. Would be a natural fit with the Seahawks, Ravens and others
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 14, 2018
8:12 a.m.: The Browns are on a mission … whether it works out remains to be seen, of course, but Cleveland remains busy.
Browns expected to sign former 49ers’ RB Carlos Hyde, as @RapSheet said.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
8:02 a.m.: Tuesday was a busy day for the New England Patriots, who saw Dion Lewis, Danny Amendola and Malcolm Butler all reportedly agree to deals with new teams. And there’s already some interesting news about the Patriots on Wednesday.
According to one report, the Patriots made an offer to quarterback A.J. McCarron. Meanwhile, it’s looking less and less likely free- agent tackle Nate Solder re-signs with the Patriots.
8 a.m.: As a blizzard hit parts of the East Coast on Tuesday, there was a flurry of activity across the NFL.
Free agency doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET, but with the legal tampering period underway, there was no shortage of reported deals throughout the day Tuesday.
With the floodgates now open, we’ll be monitoring all the latest news and rumors throughout the day. Follow along right here for updates all day long, and don’t forget to check NESN.com/NFL and NESN.com/Patriots for reaction and analysis to the moves.
