The NFL legal tampering period recently has served as the unofficial start to NFL free agency, despite deals not yet becoming official for another two days.
So with that said, let the fireworks begin.
The league’s tampering window opened at noon ET on Monday. Deals cannot officially be signed until the league year opens Wednesday, meaning everything to come out prior to then are strictly reports and not official announcements from teams.
Follow along for all the latest rumors, news and analysis:
6:13 p.m. ET: The Denver Broncos have reached an agreement with former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Chris Manhertz, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
6:01 p.m. ET: The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to sign former Philadelphia Eagles safety Marcus Epps, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. It’s a two-year, $12 million deal with $8 million guaranteed, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
5:59 p.m. ET: The Jets will re-sign kicker Greg Zuerlerin, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
5:57 p.m. ET: The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles tackle Andre Dillard, according to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. It’s a three-year deal for $29 million.
The New England Patriots reportedly were among those competing with the Titans for Dillard’s services.
5:26 p.m. ET: The Washington Commanders are planning to sign former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
5:12 p.m. ET: The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with former Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Darnold now will join the quarterback room including Trey Lance and Brock Purdy, both of whom are coming off injuries during the 2022 campaign.
5:01 p.m. ET: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing Jamel Dean, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Despite their salary cap troubles, Tampa Bay will retain one of their top defenders. NFL reported Jordan Schultz reported it would be on a four-year, $52 million deal with $26 million guaranteed.
4:57 p.m. ET: The Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign defensive end Obo Okoronkwo to a three-year, $19 million deal, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
4:44 p.m. ET: The Pittsburgh Steelers are bringing in a veteran star to bolster their defense. Cornerback Patrick Peterson will join the Steelers on a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
4:44 p.m. ET: The New York Giants are adding to their defensive front with defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches, according to NFL Network’s Tom Peliserro.
4:32 p.m. ET: Former Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates was expected to be a top-of-the-market addition, and that’s just how it played out. Bates agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Falcons on a four-year, 64.02 million deal that includes $36 million in the first two years of his deal.
3:58 p.m. ET: The Chicago Bears are getting busy! Chicago will sign star linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported it will be a four-year deal worth $72 million with $50 million guaranteed. Edmunds was thought to be a potential target for the New England Patriots.
3:54 p.m. ET: The Chicago Bears missed out on right tackle Mike McGlinchey, but have given Justin Fields some help with their reported deal for guard Nate Davis, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
3:40 p.m. ET: Browns center Ethan Pocic will remain in Cleveland on a three-year deal, as first reported by Josina Anderson.
3:39 p.m. ET: Former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway is expected to sign a one-year, $4 million deal with the Houston Texans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
3:27 p.m. ET: Former Cincinnati Bengals safety Vonn Bell reportedly is joining the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
3:04 p.m. ET: There’s been some conflicting reports about Aaron Rodgers, who continues to hold the NFL hostage. Trey Wingo shared how he heard Rodgers to the New York Jets is “done,” only for NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport to follow up and say “nothing (new) has happened.”
2:58 p.m. ET: The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with tight end Josh Oliver on a three-year, $21 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
2:52 p.m. ET: The Cincinnati Bengals are re-signing linebacker Germaine Pratt to a three-year, $21 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
2:12 p.m. ET: Former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor reached a four-year, $80 million agreement with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Taylor will receive $60 million guaranteed as Kansas City moves on from Orlando Brown.
2:10 p.m. ET: Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle has agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers on a three-year, $19.5 million deal with $13 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
2:05 p.m. ET: The Houston Texans are expected to sign former New England Patriots draftee Chase Winovich, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
The Texans also have agreed to sign Case Keenum to a two-year contract, according to Texans reporter John McClain.
2:04 p.m. ET: The Washington Commanders will sign Andrew Wylie to a three-year, $24 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
1:58 p.m. ET: Former New York Jets quarterback Mike White is joining a division rival. He’s agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a two-year deal worth up to $16 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
1:56 p.m. ET: The Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms with former Dallas Cowboys guard Connor McGovern on a three-year deal worth $23 million, according to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo.
1:46 p.m. ET: The Las Vegas Raiders are closing in on a deal with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Garoppolo will reunite with former New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the 49ers are giving quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo a three-year deal worth $67.5 million, including $34 million guaranteed.
1:28 p.m. ET: Former New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates is headed to an NFC rival in the Washington Commanders, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. Its a three-year deal.
1:20 p.m. ET: The Denver Broncos are expected to sign right tackle Mike McGlinchey, one of the top tackle options on the open market, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini. The Chicago Bears reportedly were interested in McGlinchey, as well. He will earn a massive five-year deal worth $87.5 million with over $50 million guaranteed, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
1:18 p.m. ET: Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave reportedly will depart one NFC contender and joined another. Hargrave has reached an agreement on a four-year, $80 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The dominant defensive lineman will receive $40 guaranteed at signing.
1:07 p.m. ET: Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham is signing a two-year deal worth $10 million with the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Stidham, who initially was drafted by the New England Patriots and traded last offseason, reportedly will get $5 million guaranteed.
12:59 p.m. ET: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to release veteran guard Shaq Mason if they can’t trade him in the coming days, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
12:56 p.m. ET: The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with defensive tackle David Onyemata, one of the more popular free agents, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. It will be a three-year deal worth $35 million with $24.5 million guaranteed over the first two years.
12:55 p.m. ET: Packers news! … But not that Packers news.
Green Bay has agreed to terms with All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon on a one-year deal worth $6 million, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
12:47 p.m. ET: The Denver Broncos are believed to have had trade talks about one of their receivers, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano.
ESPN’s Dianna Russini shared how she has heard Denver will “pick up the phone and listen.”
12:41 p.m. ET: Former Baltimore Ravens guard Ben Powers reportedly will sign a four-year deal with the Denver Broncos, per Broncos reporter Mike Klis. Powers, who was viewed as one of the top guards on the market, will receive $52 million with $28.5 guaranteed, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
12:37 p.m. ET: Longtime Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce will return for another NFL season.
12:35 p.m. ET: The Baltimore Ravens announced they have released veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, who recorded 5.5 sacks in 14 games for the organization last season. Should the 36-year-old want to continue, expect there to be interested teams in the six-time Pro Bowler and 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year.
12:21 p.m. ET: The Chicago Bears are targeting right tackle Mike McGlinchey, one of the top tackle options on the open market, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini.
12:15 p.m. ET: It didn’t take long for the Chicago Bears, who open free agency with the most cap space, to make their first reported addition. The Bears will sign former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker TJ Edwards to a three-year contract, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
12:14 p.m. ET: Perhaps the first surprise of the afternoon: Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to seek a trade after contract extension talks did not progress, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
12:12 p.m. ET: The New England Patriots are expected to re-sign cornerback Jonathan Jones on a two-year deal, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
12:11 p.m. ET: Expect Jimmy Garoppolo to have a robust market with the Las Vegas Raiders among those showing interest, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
12:04 p.m. ET: And we’re off! The Buccaneers reportedly are showing interest in both Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett as the try to fill the quarterback void left by the retired Tom Brady, according to ESPN’s Diana Russini.
