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• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 3:57 AM GMT
• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 3:51 AM GMT

  Jets get better insurance policy at backup QB spot

  Tyrod Taylor will be Aaron Rodgers’ backup in the 2024 season, according to an NFL Network report.

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 2:49 AM GMT

  Protect Bryce Young at all costs.

  Another big-time guard in Carolina: Sources say the #Panthers are expected to sign former #Seahawks guard Damien Lewis to a 4-year, $53M deal with $26.2M fully guaranteed in a deal done by Andre Odom of @AthletesFirst.

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 2:46 AM GMT

  Free-agent kicker Brandon McManus has agreed to a one-year deal with the Commanders for $3.6 million, per source.

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 2:14 AM GMT

  Bengals reportedly changing their backfield

  Out: Joe Mixon after seven seasons in Cincinnati, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

  In: Zack Moss, the former Colt, lands in Cincinnati on a two-year, $8 million deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 2:00 AM GMT

  Nice to see Wil Lutz has jokes.

  Catching up, what did I miss? See you soon, Denver! 🧡🐎

  — Wil Lutz (@wil_lutz5) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 1:44 AM GMT

  Video: Breaking down a day of big deals for free agent RBs

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:58 AM GMT

  Fantasy implications with RB Antonio Gibson headed to New England

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:53 AM GMT

  Could Aaron Jones end up with a division rival after Packers cut ties?

  Sources to @DMRussini and me:

  The Packers wanted Aaron Jones to take at least a 50% pay cut entering the final year of his deal. After being released, Jones is drawing interest from — you guessed it — the Minnesota Vikings.

  New story @TheAthletic: https://t.co/hx9uk7VCCi

  — Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:44 AM GMT

  One LB in, one LB out for the Browns

  Former Vikings LB Jordan Hicks is signing a 2-year, $8 million deal with the Browns, per source.

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:37 AM GMT

  49ers continue living on the edge (rushers)

  More edge help: The #49ers are signing #Panthers FA DE Yetur Gross-Matos to a 2-year deal worth $18M, source said.

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:29 AM GMT

  Seahawks bringing back key DL Leonard Williams, per reports

  Williams was Yahoo’s No. 3 ranked defensive lineman on the free agent market this season.

  Seahawks traded for him midseason and are keeping him around after a productive stretch.

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:25 AM GMT

  Next franchise QB in New England? Nope, but Brissett is back!

  Jacoby Brissett started his career in New England. Now he’s reportedly coming back on a 1-year, $8 million deal.

  Patriots, of course, still own the No. 3 pick in the draft and are expected to take a QB.

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:14 AM GMT

  Dolphins have their apparent replacement at center

  Miami already lost guard Robert Hunt earlier in the day, and with center Connor Williams is also set to hit free agency, the team had a major need on the interior offensive line.

  The #Dolphins have agreed to terms with their new center, locking in former #Titans C Aaron Brewer to a 3-year deal worth $21M total, source said.

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:12 AM GMT

  Jaguars’ active day continues with another addition at CB

  I’m told CB Ronald Darby is going to the #Jaguars on a 2-year deal worth 10M max, per source.

  — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2024

• Tue, March 12, 2024 at 12:10 AM GMT

  Ex-Giants RB Tiki Barber said what about Saquon Barkley?

  After Saquon Barkley left the Giants to reach a deal with the division-rival Eagles in free agency, former Giants star Tiki Barber sounded off. Barber said of Barkley: “you’re dead to us.” Really, Tiki?

  Yahoo’s Frank Schwab breaks down Barber’s comment and Barkley’s spicy response

  @TikiBarber lol yup you’re the prime example of loyalty to a team.. I got the deal I wanted, secured more gm which wasn’t given to me before… so if fans are gonna hate me for that so be it! But I never turned my back on my teammates and always had theirs https://t.co/6aKgJquD0F

  — Saquon Barkley (@saquon) March 11, 2024

• Mon, March 11, 2024 at 11:53 PM GMT

  Top free agents still on the board

  According to Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s top 25 big board (numbered by overall ranking):

  4. Minnesota Vikings EDGE Danielle Hunter

  5. Seattle Seahawks DL Leonard Williams

  7. Washington Commanders CB Kendall Fuller

  14. Arizona Cardinals WR Marquise Brown

  15. Jacksonville Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley

  16. Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith

  17. Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons

  18. New England Patriots OT Trent Brown

  21. Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry

  22. Baltimore Ravens LB Patrick Queen

  24. Miami Dolphins LB Jerome Baker

  25. Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard

• Mon, March 11, 2024 at 11:49 PM GMT

  TE Noah Fant reportedly returning to Seahawks on 2-year, $21M deal

• Mon, March 11, 2024 at 11:41 PM GMT

  The Patriots have seemed to confirm the Mike Onwenu news

• Mon, March 11, 2024 at 11:40 PM GMT

  Patriots reportedly re-signing OT Mike Onwenu

  One of Yahoo Sports NFL writer Frank Schwab’s top 25 free agents is off the board, as the Patriots are signing OT Mike Onwenu to a three-year, $57 million deal, per NFL Network

  Sources: The #Patriots are re-signing versatile OL Michael Onwenu, one of their cornerstone players, to a 3-year, $57M deal including $38M guaranteed. A clear priority for New England, he gets a $22.5M signing bonus. pic.twitter.com/mDpUz5CvSS

  — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2024