8:20 p.m.: The Chiefs slapped the franchise tag on Dee Ford, but he might not be in Kansas City for the 2019 season.
More trade news: The #Chiefs are deep in talks with the #49ers on a trade for star pass-rusher Dee Ford, sources say. Things have escalated and this could get done by the end of the night. Ford needs to work out a new contract with SF, which is a big piece of this.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2019
8 p.m.: We have another stunner! It looks like Odell Beckham Jr.’s days in New York are over.
BREAKING: The #Browns have traded for #Giants WR Odell Beckham, sources say. The deal is done. I am not joking.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2019
#Browns first-round pick, their second third-rounder and Jabril Peppers to the #Giants, as @AdamSchefter said. Odell Beckham to the #Browns.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2019
2:43 p.m.: The Jets apparently aren’t going to get into a bidding war with themselves and reportedly have issued a deadline for Le’Veon Bell.
The #Jets have given Le’Veon Bell a deadline to decide if he is going to sign or not, per sources. They’re not waiting forever.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 12, 2019
2:37 p.m.: Here’s something interesting on Odell Beckham Jr.
Via @JosinaAnderson on NFL LIVE: there is an AFC North team that as recently as today continues to inquire on Odell Beckham, Jr.'s availability and discussions have remained ongoing.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 12, 2019
2:12 p.m.: The run-heavy Ravens clearly are trying to upgrade in the backfield, and Mark Ingram might also be on their radar.
Meanwhile… the #Ravens have been in discussing with RB Mark Ingram on a potential deal, which makes sense as he’s parting ways with the #Saints. They’re the favorites for Ingram.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
1:50 p.m.: Tough break for the Jets on a day that could be absolutely brutal for Gang Green.
Free-agent linebacker Anthony Barr seemed poised to land with the Jets and reportedly agreed to a deal with the club. Of course, nothing can be made official until Wednesday, which allowed Barr’s soon-to-be-former team, the Minnesota Vikings, to swoop in and sweeten the pot. They did just that and convinced him to return to Minnesota, according to reports.
The #Vikings are signing LB Anthony Barr to a 5-year deal worth $67.5M, source said. With incentives it can be worth $77.5M. He gets $33M in guarantees. And back home.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Now if the Jets miss out on Le’Veon Bell, too, an offseason with hope for the future will be tempered in a big way.
1:39 p.m.: We finally might be getting closer to a Le’Veon Bell resolution.
While the #Jets made a best and final offer to Le’Veon Bell, the #Ravens are still in it, as well, I’m told. And Bell has indicated to some friends around the league how much he likes Baltimore. It seems like Ravens vs. Jets for Bell at the end.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
12:52 p.m.: The Bills actually have some wide receivers to put around Josh Allen now.
The #Bills are signing WR Cole Beasley, per @MikeGarafolo. First John Brown, now Beasley.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
12:40 p.m.: Time to take another free-agent wide receiver off the board.
WR John Brown expected to sign with #Bills: 3 years, $27m, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 12, 2019
12:10 p.m.: Latavius Murray is on the move, heading to the Big Easy. As Adam Schefter points out, that means Mark Ingram likely will have a new work address in 2019.
Former Vikings’ RB Latavius Murray intends to sign a four-year deal with the Saints, per source.
A shakeup to RB market. It now means Mark Ingram not expected to return to New Orleans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
11:58 a.m.: Here are the full numbers for wide receiver Adam Humphries, who reportedly picked the Titans over the Patriots in free agency.
Really strong deal for new #Titans WR Adam Humphries:
Per league source: 4 years, $36m, $19m in guarantees ($12m fully gtd at signing–$10m of which in SB, $7m gtd for injury, which becomes fully guaranteed 5th day of free agency 2020.)
First 2 years comp: $20m.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 12, 2019
10:59 a.m.: Thomas Davis is going Hollywood.
Three-time Pro Bowl LB Thomas Davis intends to sign with the LA Chargers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
10:35 a.m.: The Green Bay Packers’ defensive overhaul continues, likely signaling the end of the line for Clay Matthews and Nick Perry.
The Packers also are signing Preston Smith, according to a league source. Huge day for the Packers defense.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) March 12, 2019
9:45 a.m.: Another tough break for the Dolphins, who can’t seem to find a quarterback.
Teddy Bridgewater expected to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints despite a bigger deal on the table from Miami. I’m told Bridgewater values the locker room culture and prospect of one day becoming the Saints starting QB per source informed. #Saints
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) March 12, 2019
9:08 a.m.: After boosting the front seven, the Packers reportedly are getting help in the secondary.
The #Packers aren’t done: They are also signing #Bears S Adrian Amos, sources say. Two big deals, two huge additions on D. A former rival comes to Green Bay.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
9 a.m.: There’s no shortage of reported options for Le’Veon Bell.
Josina Anderson of ESPN reports one of the following teams "has a good likelihood" of signing Le'Veon Bell today: Jets, Colts, Ravens, Packers, Texans, Bills.
— Dave Biddle (@davebiddle) March 12, 2019
8:55 a.m.: The Green Bay Packers were pretty quiet Monday, but they look poised to upgrade their pass rush as another Baltimore Ravens defensive player leaves the Charm City.
The #Packers are expected to bring in a huge addition, bringing in former #Ravens edge rusher Za'Darius Smith, sources say. They tried to trade for him a few years ago, are in prime position to sign him now.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
8:30 a.m.: Getting caught up on some of the reported early-morning deals, the Jets and Browns seem hellbent on escaping their recent place as doormats in the AFC. The Browns, to an extent, already have done that, and they took the next step Tuesday morning by reportedly coming to terms with free-agent defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson.
Another deal done in the wee hours of the morning, Cleveland locks in another front-7 addition. https://t.co/36yN5evDa4
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
The Jets, meanwhile, continued their free-agent spending frenzy by locking up Ravens linebacker CJ Mosley to a huge deal.
Sources: Former #Ravens LB CJ Mosley is expected to sign with the #Jets on a massive 5-year, $85M deal worth $51M guaranteed. That’s $17M per year. It took a lot to leave Baltimore. 💰💰💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
New York’s defense is becoming scarier by the moment, especially considering Monday’s reported agreement with Anthony Barr.
The Jets defensive core is now led by:
* S Jamal Adams
* ILB C.J. Mosley
* OLB Anthony Barr
* DL Leonard Williams
* ILB Avery WilliamsonAnd with pick no. 3 in the draft, a player like Quinnen Williams or Josh Allen could be added to that list.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 12, 2019
8:15 a.m.: It didn’t take long for NFL teams and players to kick into gear Monday.
The league’s legal tampering window opened, and it didn’t take long for reported deals to come to fruition. Top free agents like Trey Flowers, Trent Brown, Landon Collins and Nick Foles all have new (reported) homes and are all expected to sign on with new teams Wednesday. The beginning of the tampering was also big for a team like the New York Jets, who made a few statements of their own with big-name signings.
Day 2 of tampering is here, and we’ll again be updating you with the latest news and rumors all day, and you’ll be able to get it all right here.
