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The new NFL league year doesn’t kick off until Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, but the chaos of the offseason is in full swing.

We’ve had stars receive franchise tags (Tee Higgins and Trey Smith), Pro Bowlers get traded (Geno Smith, Deebo Samuel and DK Metcalf), franchise quarterbacks receive pay raises (Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen), All-Pro edge rushers land record-breaking extensions (Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett) and a whole lot more. And that was before the NFL’s legal tampering period began at noon ET on Monday! 

Since teams have been able to negotiate with other clubs’ impending three agents, several high-profile deals have already been agreed to, with the biggest ones being the Seahawks signing Sam Darnold on a three-year contract worth $100.5 million and the Jets signing Justin Fields on a two-year deal worth $40 million. Elsewhere, the Patriots added several key defenders for new head coach Mike Vrabel, the Titans and Bears continued fortifying their offensive lines and the Chiefs secured another offensive weapon for Patrick Mahomes.

From blockbuster moves to bargain-bin shopping, we’ve got you covered below with a running tracker of every team’s 2024 additions, including external signings and trade acquisitions. For more info on all the free agency deals and rumors, click here. 

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EDGE Josh Sweat: 4 years, $76.4 million (Read more)LB Akeem Davis-Gaither: 2 years, $11 million

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Kenny Pickett trade grades: Browns ace deal for former first-round QB; Eagles get so-so mark for odd move

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Keep it locked here as fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down every fantasy-relevant major deal in free agency. We’re also tracking the latest news and rumors across the NFL.

Old faces in new (or the same) places

Aaron Jones Sr. to re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings on a 2-year, $20 million deal

Aaron Jones Sr. and the Vikings’ run game got off to a hot start in 2024 but as one might expect, the veteran faded as the year went on. He even began to give up snaps to Cam Akers in critical moments in the Vikings’ final games. But it still makes sense for team and player to find their way back to each other.

Jones still has some juice and fits well in Minnesota’s zone-heavy run game. He more than sets a baseline for them when he’s on the field. At this stage of his career and on this contract, he also doesn’t preclude them from adding a back in the NFL Draft. I like this move for both parties.

Fantasy fallout: Jones may make sense for me in some build where I punt on running back early — which I’m not looking to make a core strategy in 2025 as it is. He could have some big game early on for a strong offense, especially if Minnesota invests more into the interior offensive line. He also brings the pass-catching chops I need from a fantasy running back. Still, I’d be shocked if the Vikings don’t add to their backfield in the draft and if that player didn’t push Jones into at least a committee down the stretch.

Davante Adams to sign a 2-year, up to $46 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams

I completely understand the logic in adding Adams to this wide receiver room.

He brings them much more man coverage-beating ability than Cooper Kupp does at this stage of their respective careers. He’s also a candidate to hold down the X-receiver position, which allows them to move Puka Nacua around the formation. That was critical for whoever the Rams would add at wideout this offseason.

Fantasy fallout: Matthew Stafford can feed two wide receivers at a high…

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So much for another bland offseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Known for being bargain spenders during free agency, the Steelers made a complete about face on Sunday night when they reportedly traded a 2025 second-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for two-time Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf. 

On top of that, the Steelers are reportedly signing Metcalf to a five-year, $150 million deal, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid receivers. Metcalf, days after requesting a trade, has landed on a new team with a new contract in tow with the official start of free agency still three days away. 

Pittsburgh has finally acquired its coveted accomplished veteran wide receiver who they will look to pair with fellow wideout George Pickens. The Steelers, after swinging and missing on their attempts to land a big-name receiver last year, made sure that history wouldn’t repeat itself this offseason. 

Still just 27 years old, Metcalf is one of the NFL’s top playmakers. During his six years in Seattle, Metcalf caught 48 touchdowns, which is tied for the fifth most in the league over that span. He had three 1,000-yard receiving seasons in Seattle and averaged a solid 14.4 yards per reception. 

Here’s our instant trade grades for both teams. 

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Signs continue to point toward the Bosa brothers teaming up on the 49ers’ defense.

The Niners were pegged as a likely landing spot for edge rusher Joey Bosa when the Chargers released him last week and Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard reports that he has been having “good conversations” with the team.

If a deal gets done, Bosa will play on the same team as his younger brother Nick for the first time in the NFL. The brothers did play together in high school.

The 49ers have also been tabbed as a potential suitor for defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, who was released by the Commanders last week after they failed to find a trading partner. With teams about to start throwing money around in free agency, both veterans will likely be looking to land new jobs sooner rather than later.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested in Georgetown, Texas, on Friday. While he originally faced a third-degree felony charge of assault against a family or member of a household that includes impeding breathing or circulation, the Williamson County district attorney has declined to press charges at this time.

Shawn Dick, the Williamson County DA, told the Austin American-Statesman that his office will not accept the case following interviews with multiple witnesses to the alleged incident. 

“We will continue to evaluate the case. As is our practice with all declines, should you develop additional information indicative of probable cause in this case, our office will consider that information and may present the case at that time to a Williamson County Grand Jury,” Dick’s office said as part of a statement to the paper.

Earlier Saturday, a Chiefs spokesperson said the team was “aware and gathering information” on Worthy’s arrest, per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The NFL also released a statement stating it was “aware of the matter” and “in contact with the club.”

If the charge against Worthy had been pursued, it could have amounted to a third-degree felony in Texas with a maximum punishment, if convicted, of 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Worthy’s attorneys, Chip Lewis and Sam Basset, released a statement on behalf of the wide receiver on Saturday promising Worthy would cooperate with authorities and calling allegations against him “baseless.”

“The complainant was recently asked to vacate Mr. Worthy’s residence upon discovery of her infidelity,” Worthy’s attorneys said in a statement. “She has refused to do so and made a number of extortive efforts prior to resorting to this baseless allegation against Mr. Worthy.”

Worthy just completed his rookie season with the Chiefs after being selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024…

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