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Let’s see what notable signings took place on day one. The revolving QB situation: Russell Wilson announced he was going to the Pittsburgh Steelers bound late Sunday night, Kirk Cousins, the top free agent quarterback heading to Atlanta. Gardner Minshew joins the Las Vegas Raiders on a two-year, $25 million deal. Reunited and it feels so good for Jacoby Brissett, he will quarterback the New England Patriots on a one-year, $8 million deal. The competition will be starter-Bailey Zappe and maybe  the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft if they decide on a quarterback.

Rumoured deal is Derrick Henry landing with the Ravens on Tuesday on a two-year, $16 million contract that includes $9 million guaranteed. Saquon Barkley received a three-year deal that would net a maximum $46.76 million with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Giants weren’t finished, as the Giants reached a trade with the Panthers for two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns, and they immediately extended him with a five-year deal worth up to $150 million.  

D’Andre Swift signed a three-year deal of his own to join the Chicago Bears. He will be getting $24 million in the deal. Josh Jacobs and the Green Bay Packers surprised everyone with a four-year, $48 million deal, that will net him $12 million per season. In turn, the Packers are rumoured to be releasing Aaron Jones. Joe Mixon, was signed by the Houston Texans after being traded by Cincinnati, as the Bengals instead signed former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss to a two-year, $8 million deal.

Here are other notable running backs who were signed:Tony Pollard: Tennessee Titans (3 years, $24 million),Devin Singletary: New York Giants (3 years, $16.5 million),Austin Ekeler: Washington Commanders (2 years, $11 million),Gus Edwards: Los Angeles Chargers (2 years, $6.5 million) and Antonio Gibson: New England Patriots (3 years, $11.25 million),a lot of RB on the run and on the go! 

The defensive linemen with a new home:DT Grover Stewart: Indianapolis Colts (3 years, $39 million),DE Dorance Armstrong: Washington Commanders (3 years, $33 million),DT Justin Jones: Arizona Cardinals (3 years, $30.1 million),DE Bilal Nichols: Arizona Cardinals (3 years, $21 million),OLB Za’Darius Smith: Cleveland Browns (2 years, $23.5 million) and OLB Leonard Floyd: San Francisco 49ers (2 years, $20 million)

The men blocking these linemen also had big paydays, like former Dolphins guard Robert Hunt, who agreed to a five-year, $100 million deal to join the Carolina Panthers. He gets $63 million. Another former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle-Christian Wilkins received a $110 million deal over four years. He will be alongside Maxx Crosby out in Raider country in Las Vegas,let the dice roll.

There was also Jonathan Greenard not returning to the Houston Texans, he received a $76 million deal over four years with the Vikings, including $42 million guaranteed at signing. Another defensive tackle, Leonard Williams, found a new team  with the Seattle Seahawks, who traded for him from the Giants last season. He signed a three-year deal worth $64.5 million. 
Let’s see what materializes next with the free agents, as there are a lot more notable signings on the horizon.

Tuesday’s biggest deals for day 2 included a bunch of running backs — Derrick Henry-Ravens and Aaron Jones Vikings. Henry joining the Baltimore Ravens backfield with Lamar Jackson offence, it will be exciting to see what they have to show.

Signings:

RB Derrick Henry-Ravens

Contract: 2 Years, $16 Million

RB Aaron Jones -Vikings

Contract: 1 Year, $7 Million

LB Patrick Queen -Steelers

Contract: 3 Years, $41 Million

S C.J. Gardner-Johnson -Eagles

Contract: 3 Years, $33 Million

WR Darnell Mooney-Falcons

Contract: 3 Years, $39 Million

DE Danielle Hunter -Texans

Contract: 2 Years, $49 Million

QB Sam Darnold-Vikings

Contract: 1 Year, $10 Million

RB Gus Edwards-Chargers

Contract: 2 Years

S Jordan Poyer-Dolphins

Contract: 1 Year

QB Jameis Winston-Browns

Contract: 1 Year, $8.7 Million

QB Drew Lock-Giants

Contract: 1 Year, $5 Million

TE Gerald Everett -Bears

Contract: 2 Years, $12 Million

WR DeVante Parker- Eagles

Contract: 1 Year, $4.9 Million

There were some notable signings, trades and players being released on day 3. First, receivers Mike Williams and Hunter Renfrow got released by the Chargers and Raiders. Both players are now available as free agents. 

Cowboys signed LB Eric Kendricks 
The Cowboys, convinced Kendricks to sign with them instead of the 49ers. Carolina Panthers signed Dane Jackson agreed to a two-year deal. Calvin Ridley signed with the Titans. The Indy Colts inked Joe Flacco who was the comeback player of the year.

The Chicago Bears acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Atlanta Falcons traded QB Desmond Ridder to the Arizona Cardinals, with the Washington Commanders sending QB Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks.

Friday brought more moves, and here are some of the highlights: including the Steelers trading Kenny Pickett to the Eagles and the Jets further solidifying the offensive line by adding Tyron Smith. The Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes get new WR Marquise Brown. Arik Armstead will be signing with the Jaguars. 
Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson. Atlanta is now adding former 49ers wide receiver and return man Ray-Ray McCloud Cody Barton, formerly of the Washington Commanders, is headed to Denver. Pittsburgh is signing former Rams WR Van Jefferson to a 1-year deal. Rams signing QB Jimmy Garoppolo. The Texans have signed OT Charlie Heck to a 1-year deal. 49ers have agreed to terms with former Packers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. 

On Saturday, here are some of the high profile deals-The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Seattle Seahawks signed former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker. The Pittsburgh Steelers, traded QB Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Some of the prominent signings on Monday :Chase Young has signed a one-year, fully guaranteed $13 million deal with the New Orleans Saints. Running back Alexander Mattison agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a one-year contract with quarterback Joshua Dobbs. Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler intends to sign a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions and Running back Alexander Mattison agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders.