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• DT Dalvin Tomlinson signs with the Vikings

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  The Vikings land one of the best run-stopping defensive tackles on the market, signing former Giant Dalvin Tomlinson. It's a two-year, $22 million dollar contract with $20 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport.

• EDGE Trey Hendrickson signs with Cincinnati

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  Trey Hendrickson is the latest pass rusher to sign a big-money contract. He's heading to the Bengals on a four-year $60 million contract, per Ian Rapoport.

• Could Sam Darnold be on the move?

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  According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, Sam Darnold "could end up" in Seattle via trade if the Seahawks move Russell Wilson. Apparently, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll "has a high opinion" of the 23-year-old. Carroll coached at Darnold's alma mater USC, although their tenures didn't overlap.

• QB Jameis Winston is heading back to NOLA

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  In a move that's been expected since Drew Brees announced his retirement on Sunday, the Saints and QB Jameis Winston agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $12 million. The news was first reported by Shams Charania (yes, the NBA guy).

• DE Carl Lawson gets big pay day from Jets

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  The New York Jets were surprisingly quiet to start free agency, but started throwing money around Monday night. After signing WR Corey Davis to a big money deal, they agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract ($30 million guaranteed) with defensive end Carl Lawson, as first reported by Ian Rapoport.

• LB Bud Dupree is off to Tennessee

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  Bud Dupree was one of the last players to sign on Monday, but he also had one of the biggest contracts. The full details aren't in, but he's projected to make $16.5 million a year, per Ian Rapoport.

• Patriots additions continue with DL Henry Anderson

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  The Patriots continue to bolster their defensive line. Their latest signing is former Jets defensive lineman Henry Anderson. It's a two-year deal worth up to $11 million, as first reported by Ian Rapoport.

• WR Corey Davis is heading to the Big Apple

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  Corey Davis was one of the most popular rumored targets for the Patriots leading up to free agency. Instead, he heads to an AFC East rival in the Jets. It's a three-year, $37.5 million dollar deal with $27 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter.

• Patriots sign WR Kendrick Bourne

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  A double-dip for the Patriots at wide receiver. According to Ian Rapoport, they've officially agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million deal with former Niners wideout Kendrick Bourne.

• TE Rob Gronkowski staying with Bucs

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  Tom Brady is running it back with his most famous weapon. Tight end Rob Gronkowski is re-signing with Tampa Bay for one year and $10 million, according to Adam Schefter.

• Patriots signing WR Nelson Agholor

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  The Patriots have landed a receiver. According to Ian Rapoport, they've agreed to a deal with former Eagles and Raiders WR Nelson Agholor. According to Adam Schefter, the deal is for two years and $26 million. It's unclear how much of that is guaranteed.

• Raiders land DE Yannick Ngakoue

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  Las Vegas has landed one of the bigger fish in free agency for their defense. According to Ian Rapoport, they have an agreement in place with edge rusher Yannick Ngakoue. Details have yet to be reported.

• Terrence Brooks signs with Texans

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  Former Patriots safety Terrence Brooks is reuniting with the last personnel director to sign him. The Texans and GM Nick Caserio are signing Brooks for one year and $2 million, as first reported by Adam Schefter.
  
  Analysis: I'm not sure how likely a return to New England was for Brooks at the beginning of the day, but the Jalen Mills signing likely all but closed that door. -- Alex Barth

• DE Shelby Harris staying with Broncos

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  Versatile, disruptive defensive lineman Shelby Harris is staying with the Denver Broncos, agreeing to a three-year deal worth around $9 million per season, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic.

• Patriots looking to add multiple receivers?

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  Jeff Howe of The Athletic says the Patriots are "inclined to add more than one" free agent at wide receiver. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, they're working on a potential deal for 49ers wideout Kendrick Bourne. But it sounds like that could just be the beginning.

• Deatrich Wise staying with Patriots

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  The Patriots are retaining defensive end Deatrich Wise, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. New England originally drafted Wise in the fourth round of the 2017 draft. Details of the deal are as-yet unknown.
  
  Analysis: Entering last season, Deatrich Wise put on weight to become a more well-rounded defensive lineman. The results were immediate, as Wise had a career year in terms of both usage and production. Now that he's back, expect his development to continue in the Patriots' new-look front. If he continues to improve, he could end up filling Lawrence Guy's old role, as Guy still remains unsigned. -- Alex Barth

• Chargers sign C Corey Linsley

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  Former Packers center Corey Linsley intends to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers, as first reported by Tom Pelissero. Per Mike Garafolo, it's for five years and $62.5 million (an AAV of $12.5 million). A first team All-Pro in 2020, Linsley is now the NFL's highest-paid center.
  
  Analysis: This sets a new market at the center position. Which means David Andrews is set to be pretty expensive. The Patriots may have to hand him $10 million or more per season to retain his services. -- Matt Dolloff

• S John Johnson signs with Browns

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  One of the top safeties available is cashing in. Former Rams safety John Johnson intends to sign a three-year deal for $33.75 million with the Browns, according to Mike Garafolo. The deal includes $24 million guaranteed.

• Joe Thuney headed to Chiefs

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  Guard Joe Thuney is being paid handsomely - in Kansas City. The now-former Patriots standout is headed to the Chiefs on a five-year deal worth $80 million, as first reported by Adam Schefter.
  
  Analysis: Joe Thuney's departure felt inevitable since the end of the season, especially at this price. He's a great player, but it makes more sense for the Patriots to move on, especially with the emergence of Michael Onwenu. The real question on the Patriots' offensive line is, and has been, what happens with David Andrews. -- Alex Barth

• Patriots in on the receiver market?

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  According to multiple reports, the Patriots aren't done making free-agent signings - and could be in on a receiver. According to Jeff Howe, expect a receiver to sign by the end of the day. Per Mike Giardi, they are "active" in the market. None of the top-ranked free-agent receivers have signed to this point.

• Patriots signing DB Jalen Mills

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  Yet another move for the Patriots. They are signing former Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills to a four-year deal worth $24 million, according to Adam Schefter.
  
  Analysis: Jalen Mills struggled early in his career as a cornerback, but transitioned to safety last year with success (sound familiar?) and ended up being one of the few bright spots for the Eagles. That's not to say he'll be the next Devin McCourty, but he does give the Patriots a second deep safety option to play next to DMac, a role they never truly filled last year after trading away Duron Harmon. He can do a lot of other things as well given his positional versatility and athleticism, but that's just one aspect that stands out. -- Alex Barth

• Patriots sign OLB Matt Judon

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  The Patriots have made yet another move, and it’s their biggest splash yet: According to Ian Rapoport, they are signing former Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon. Per Tom Pelissero, it’s for four years and $56 million.
  
  Analysis: SPLASH! Judon becomes the highest-paid defensive player in Patriots history with a deal that will average $14 million per season. Judon is a well-rounded edge defender who should make an immediate impact for the Patriots both against the run and in rushing the passer. -- Matt Dolloff

• Texans sign LB Kamu Grugier-Hill

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  According to Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Texans are signing linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million. A former sixth-round pick of the Patriots, Grugier-Hill reunites with one of the guys that scouted him for New England, Texans GM Nick Caserio.

• Texans Sign WR/KR Andre Roberts

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  According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Texans are signing veteran receiver/kick returner Andre Roberts to a two-year deal worth up to $5.95 million.
  
  Analysis: Andre Roberts has been one of the best return men in football over the last three years, all of which he played in the AFC East (2018 with the Jets, 2019-20 with the Bills). Bill Belichick, a noted special teams stickler, now no longer has to deal with him twice a year. -- Alex Barth

• Patriots pushing hard to sign OLB Matt Judon

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  According to Ian Rapoport, the Patriots are making a “major push” to sign Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon.
  
  Analysis: The 28-year-old Judon would significantly improve the Patriots’ front-seven, which is in need of true impact players. Judon fits the bill as someone who would play well for them on all three downs. — Matt Dolloff

• Patriots sign DT Davon Godchaux

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  Within minutes of landing their tight end, the Patriots have made another free-agent signing. According to Adam Schefter, they havre agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with former Dolphins nose tackle Davon Godchaux. Click here to read more on the signing.

• TE Jonnu Smith signs with Patriots

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  Former Titans tight end is signing with the Patriots for four years and $50 million, including $31.25 million guaranteed. ESPN's Adam Schefter was first to report the big news in New England. Click here to read more about the signing.

• QB Jacoby Brissett ‘connected’ to Patriots

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  Could the Patriots be bringing back an old friend - at quarterback? ESPN’s Dan Graziano said Monday on SportsCenter that Jacoby Brissett could be on their radar as QB competition for Cam Newton.
  
  “The Patriots, they signed Cam Newton last week … but they’ll keep their options open,” Graziano said. “They could draft somebody, they could bring in a veteran in free agency. I’ve heard a couple of times, former Patriot Jacoby Brissett [is] connected there as a guy that could maybe go in and compete with Cam for the starting job.”
  
  Analysis: Jacoby Brissett has been the most under-discussed quarterback option when it comes to the Patriots. He has starter upside, is familiar with the system, and was popular in the locker room during his first stop in New England. Having both him and Cam Newton in the quarterback room could be a bit redundant as potential bridge QBs/teachers, but given his age (28 years old) and historical workload, he could still have more room to grow as a player and there's less worry about physical deterioration. — Alex Barth

• G Pat Elflein signs with Panthers

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  Former Jets and Vikings OL Pat Elflein is signing with the Carolina Panthers for three years and $13.5 million, according to Adam Schefter. The deal includes $6 million guaranteed.
  
  Analysis: This explains why the Jets are in on Joe Thuney. They'll need a new starting guard. But Thuney will most certainly be much more expensive than Elflein. -- Matt Dolloff

• Patriots in on RBs Chris Carson, Leonard Fournette

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  According to Mike Giardi of the NFL Network, the Patriots are expressing "strong interest" in RB Leonard Fournette and have also been in contact with Chris Carson. Per Giardi, the Patriots are "intent on adding at least one" running back in free agency.
  
  Analysis: The assumption here is that the Patriots are going to add a running back for the passing game. They already have Damien Harris as an emerging early-down back, while Sony Michel is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Fournette or Carson would contribute in that department, but also have plenty of experience on early downs. It sounds like Belichick just wants to add more established talent, regardless. -- Matt Dolloff

• DE Romeo Okwara re-signing with Lions

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  One of the more underrated pass-rushers in free agency is staying put. According to Ian Rapoport, DE Romeo Okwara is re-signing with the Detroit Lions for three years and $39 million. The former undrafted free agent is cashing in.

• Shaquil Barrett staying in Tampa

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  Bucs pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett was set to be one of the biggest names on the open market. But he has texted ESPN's Josina Anderson that he intends to stay in Tampa Bay. So it sounds like it's just a matter of ironing out the details. (Update: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, they've agreed to a four-year deal worth $72 million, including $36 million guaranteed.)

• Cardinals keeping OLB Markus Golden

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  Veteran pass-rusher Markus Golden is staying in Arizona, agreeing to a two-year deal for more than $9 million with the Cardinals, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.

• Schrager: Curtis Samuel a fit for the Patriots

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  Peter Schrager of the NFL Network is tapped in. So it's a little notable that he pegged the Patriots as his next team on Good Morning Football.
  
  “I got the Patriots for him,” Schrager said. “To me that’s a Patriots signing. Bill Belichick always goes to [players from] Ohio State … the Patriots have to bring in receivers.”
  
  Analysis: Samuel has always made sense for what the Patriots want out of their receivers, which is an ability to get separation off the line of scrimmage and in the short-to-intermediate areas. He plays all over the field, too. This will be a good test for Samuel's former Panthers teammate, Cam Newton, as a recruiting tool for prospective free agents. -- Matt Dolloff

• Bidding war for Joe Thuney?

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  Another team who could be in play to lure Joe Thuney away from the Patriots? The New York Jets. But according to Brian Costello of the New York Post, the Jets are wary of a "bidding war" to erupt for Thuney's services. This only makes it less likely that the Patriots would be able to come close to matching Thuney's best offer.

• ‘Keep an eye on’ TE Jonnu Smith for the Patriots

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  On Zolak and Bertrand, Albert Breer of The MMQB mentioned tight end Jonnu Smith as a name to 'keep an eye on' for the Patriots. Additionally, ESPN's Dianna Russini is reporting that Smith won't sign with the Titans before free agency and is officially headed to the open market.

• Joe Thuney has teams ‘lining up for him’

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  Tom Pelissero said on the NFL Network that Patriots guard Joe Thuney is expected to have several teams "lining up for him," including the Packers and Seahawks. However, Albert Breer of The MMQB reported that the Patriots and Thuney have reopened contract talks.

• Patriots and Jets in on RB Jamaal Williams?

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  The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said on Good Morning Football that Packers RB Jamaal Williams is "going to have a strong market," and that the Patriots and Jets are in on the soon-to-be free agent.
  
  Analysis: The Patriots seem set at running back with Damien Harris and Sony Michel still under contract, but they'll have an experience drain in the pass-catching back department if they end up losing both James White and Rex Burkhead. So it wouldn't be terribly surprising if they end up signing Williams or a similar player. -- Matt Dolloff

• Packers extend RB Aaron Jones

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  Running back Aaron Jones is staying put in Green Bay, agreeing to a four-year, $48 million extension with the Packers and avoiding free agency. Ian Rapoport was first with the details.

• Patriots trade OT Marcus Cannon to Texans

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  Not a free agency move, but a notable one anyway: the Patriots traded long-time right tackle Marcus Cannon to the Houston Texans in a swap of low draft picks, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
  
  Analysis: Cannon was the most likely odd man out after the Patriots brought back Trent Brown. The Pats now have clarity on the tackle spots for the 2021 season. But who takes over on the right side? And who moves to guard? Bill Belichick will have to settle on a five-man alignment on the O-line, but the personnel is in place to figure it out. -- Matt Dolloff

• Dolphins and Texans swing big trade

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  A good-old-fashioned football trade for the Dolphins and Texans, but not involving Deshaun Watson. It's a swap of talented front-seven players in their prime, as Miami gets inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney while Texans GM Nick Caserio adds edge defender Shaq Lawson, as first reported by Adam Schefter.
  
  Analysis: Both Lawson and McKinney are known for their run defense. But the former primarily plays on the edge while the latter plays inside. Both teams looking to retool their personnel against the run. -- Matt Dolloff

Latest Articles

— Former Patriots G Joe Thuney Signs With Chiefs
— Patriots Agree To Deal With DB Jalen Mills
— Patriots Signing OLB Matt Judon
— Patriots Agree Sign DT Davon Godchaux
— Patriots Agree To Deal With TE Jonnu Smith
— The Reason To Re-Sign David Andrews That No One’s Talking About

Note: The above list only contains players who became unrestricted free agents before March 17, or impending free agents that intend to sign with a new team. It does not include players who re-signed with their current teams before the official start of free agency.