NFL free agency recap: Day 1 of the ‘legal tampering’ period

NFL free agency officially begins on Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. But first the league has its “legal tampering” period, when teams can negotiate with agents of players around the league. It’s often during this two-day window that free agents make their decisions.

Check below for live updates from Monday on the Patriots and their many free agents ahead of the 2019 league year, as well as other notable news & rumors around the league. Expect plenty more updates to drop after noon when the legal tampering window officially opens.

Live Updates: Monday, March 11

— 6:25: A long-time Patriots foe is leaving the AFC.

According to Ian Rapoport, Terrell Suggs will leave the Baltimore Ravens for the Arizona Cardinals.

Suggs spent 14 years in Baltimore.

— 6:00: The Patriots reportedly missed out on WR Adam Humphries, who has signed with the Titans for 4-years and $36 million.

— 5:45: One of the top wide receivers on the market is on the move, according to NFL Network.

Humphries was considered a potential Patriots target. He is set to earn $9 million annually.

— 5:09: Via multiple reports, the Bucs are trading WR DeSean Jackson to the Eagles.

— 4:50: A major shakeup is coming in Jacksonville. According to reports, quarterback Nick Foles will sign with the Jaguars.

Adam Schefter reported the deal includes just over $50 million in guarantees.

— 4:24: Per Adam Schefter, free-agent slot receiver Jamison Crowder is expected to sign with the Jets. He stood out as a potential target for the Patriots.

— 3:21: Trey Flowers is expected to sign with the Lions when free agency begins, per Adam Schefter. Check out the full story for more details.

— 3:15: Former Giants safety Landon Collins is a very rich man.

According to Ian Rapoport, Collins will sign a massive deal with the Redskins when the league year official opens Wednesday.

— 3:00: The market for Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley appears to be strong.

Pro Football Talk reports the Browns are among the teams interested in signing Mosley, and there have been multiple reports that the Redskins are looking to clear space to make a run at him as well. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network adds the Jets, Lions, Colts and Eagles have also expressed interest.

— 2:43: The Lions are closing in on a deal with former Patriots CB Justin Coleman that will make him the highest-paid nickel corner in the NFL, per Tom Pelissero.

— 2:00: It’s no secret that the Dolphins could look to move on from quarterback Ryan Tannehill, and it sounds like he could reunite with his old head coach if that happens.

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Tannehill could land with the New York Jets as a backup to second-year quarterback Sam Darnold. Tannehill’s former coach in Miami, Adam Gase, is the new head coach of the Jets.

— 1:46: Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports that linebacker Kwon Alexander will sign with the 49ers. Ian Rapoport says it’s a four-year deal worth $54 million.

The deal includes $27 million in guarantees, according to Adam Schefter.

— 1:40: Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reported Monday that there are differing opinions in the New York Jets front office about whether or not they should sign Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell , but Mike Florio with Pro Football Talk disputes that report.

Florio said the Jets are “unified on their approach to the soon-to-be-former Steelers standout,” but said it’s not necessarily clear if that means the Jets will pursue Bell in free agency.

— 1:25: While it’s still unclear if DeSean Jackson will be cut in Tampa Bay or traded, it appears he will return to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he began his career.

— 1:06: Ian Rapoport tweets that the Bills are signing free-agent CB Kevin Johnson.

— 1:04 p.m.: Wide receiver DeSean Jackson tweeted an apparent goodbye message to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, despite being under contract for 2019. There are conflicting reports about whether the Bucs are releasing Jackson, indicating that a trade is also possible.

— 12:39 p.m.: According to Jeff Howe, the Giants remain in trade talks involving WR Odell Beckham Jr.

— 12:31 p.m.: The Bills have had internal discussions about potentially pursuing defensive end Trey Flowers in free agency, per ESPN’s Josina Anderson. They previously discussed targeting free-agent pass rushers that ended up getting the franchise tag.

— 12:31 p.m.: Per Adam Schefter, the Broncos have picked up the option on WR Emmanuel Sanders.

— 12:23 p.m.: According to Field Yates, the Eagles are re-signing left tackle Jason Peters to a one-year deal for 2019.

— 12:09 p.m.: Tackle Trent Brown is expected to sign a four-year deal with the Oakland Raiders worth $66 million, according to Adam Schefter. The deal includes $36.75 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.

— 11:38 a.m.: Mike Giardi reports that the Patriots had conversations with edge defender John Simon about a possible return. Simon performed admirably in a reserve role as a midseason acquisition, breaking up a pass in the Super Bowl.

— 11:27 a.m.: According to Ian Rapoport, the Eagles are signing free-agent defensive tackle Malik Jackson to a three-year deal worth $30 million.

— 10:38 a.m.: Ian Rapoport says to keep an eye on the Oakland Raiders as a potential destination for Patriots left tackle Trent Brown. The Texans are also looking hard at Brown, who is expected to become the highest-paid tackle on this year’s market.

— 8:08 a.m.: Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports believes that the Dolphins and Lions are “big on” Trey Flowers as he heads for free agency. The Patriots appear comfortable letting him explore the open market, where the strongest interest has apparently come from a pair of teams led by ex-Patriots coaches.

— 8:02 a.m.: Free-agent WR Danny Amendola is signing with the Detroit Lions, reuniting him with Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn. He and the Patriots reportedly had mutual interest, but Amendola ultimately chose Detroit’s offer, which is for one year and a maximum value of $5.75 million.

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