All aTwitter: 18 March 2021

With the new league year upon us, teams can use a post-June 1 designation when releasing a player. This spreads the dead money over two seasons & affords more cap space, which is useful with the lower salary cap.

However, that cap space won’t be available to use until June 2.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 17, 2021

With the start of the new league year, Jonathan Allen's $10.051 million salary (fifth-year option) is now fully guaranteed.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 17, 2021

Per the @NFL; 541 players are officially free agents

Teams have the following time period to sign free agents:
Restricted FA: March 17-April 23
Unrestricted FA: March 17-July 22
Franchise players: March 17 to Tuesday after Week 10
Transition players: March 17-July 22

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) March 17, 2021

While we await Washington's next free agency move, here's my breakdowns on the first two signings -

Ryan Fitzpatrick: https://t.co/ofIoEQmTmj

William Jackson III: https://t.co/rkgI4L20Ph

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 17, 2021

If they do it again tonight, it better be Curtis Samuel, at least I know his game and have clips saved already

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 17, 2021

You guys can try and sell me on Fitz all day long, but I’ve never been a fan of his play - so it’s not going to change my mind

I apologize, that after 20+ yrs of dysfunction, that I was/am looking for more - but I’m not about to pretend to be excited over something I’m not https://t.co/VbCb54bJmM

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) March 17, 2021

Former Panthers’ WR Curtis Samuel is signing a three-year, $34.5 million deal with Washington, per source. https://t.co/MtiJltnecK

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2021

I FEEL MUCH BETTER!!!!!

— Mark Tyler(Hogs Haven) (@Tiller56) March 18, 2021

You're right. That was fun.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 18, 2021

McLaurin is happy https://t.co/IyCCTtm7JC

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 18, 2021

https://t.co/cLmeODNspp

— Curtis Samuel (@CurtisSamuel4__) March 18, 2021

Don’t know why but this is the first play I remember when I think of Curtis Samuel.

Absolutely dusted Fabian Moreau in Carolina’s 2019 matchup vs. Washington. The QB - ironically, Kyle Allen - just missed him. But look at that speed pic.twitter.com/zAZs09zF5D

— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) March 18, 2021

Checking Twitter and seeing Washington signed Curtis Samuel pic.twitter.com/ALclRPb4CS

— Washington Football Talk (@WFTPod) March 18, 2021

Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin in Washington with Ryan Fitzpatrick is pure entertainment. Just speed and a QB with zero f—ks left to give.

— Robert Mays (@robertmays) March 18, 2021

Signing Curtis Samuel was an A+ signing by Ron Rivera and the front office , Samuel will bring much needed speed and versatility to this offense this year is gonna be special I can feel it #WashingtonFootball

Full video: https://t.co/6sMuv0WQeq pic.twitter.com/iOFMNKKpxi

— SWAY (@swayyrun21) March 18, 2021

@CurtisSamuel4__ & @TheTerry_25 that ain’t even fair congrats to my boy!!!!

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) March 18, 2021

The Washington Football Team has done a nice job in FA. I think they win the division again.

— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 18, 2021

And some guy named Logan :) https://t.co/lPygE7xR0r

— BGObsession (@BGObsession) March 18, 2021

Washington has versatility with Gibson, McKissic and now Samuel. They really need another pass-catching TE to take more advantage. Then Can use 2 TE sets with two backs (Gibson/McKissic) and a WR (Samuel). Makes it hard for D's if stay in base and Wash goes empty.

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 18, 2021

They were the Washington Football Team in 2020, but in 2021, they are gonna look a lot more like the Washington Complete Football Team. This offense has the talent to do damage on its own, as opposed to relying on the defense to be on its A-game

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 18, 2021

NFC East Defensive Coordinators pic.twitter.com/1HJuCcXEYc

— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) March 18, 2021

Curtis 4.31
McLaurin 4.35
Gibson 4.39 pic.twitter.com/FJ7afaYei7

— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) March 18, 2021

What is Washington getting in new WR Curtis Samuel?

-Speed
-Explosiveness
-Versatility

My full breakdown: https://t.co/V3zqV9ZUcW

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 18, 2021

Teams cant stack the box vs u no more now it’s time to eat @AntonioGibson14

— jah ✭ (@waIkinyotrap) March 18, 2021

The #Giants have been in talks with #Lions star FA WR Kenny Golladay, source said, and expect them to bring him in for a visit prior to signing him to a deal. There is mutual interest.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2021

The Bengals have offered Kenny Golladay a one-year, prove-it type of deal, per sources. He was with Cincinnati OC Brian Callahan in Detroit when Golladay was a rookie. https://t.co/qJpVOG3R2b

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 17, 2021

The free agent visit with Kenny Golladay (as @RapSheet noted) is to address some of those questions. The Giants need to make sure his hip and the way it ended for him in Detroit isn't a problem. A signing probably wouldn't happened without it. https://t.co/XHTigWvONv

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) March 17, 2021

No they’re not. He’s not a speed guy. And they don’t consider him as a starter. Just relaying what I know. They do like him as a “football player”

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 17, 2021

Curious how AGG develops. ...But speed is the desired addition. https://t.co/ufZ8cbSTPK

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 17, 2021

William Jackson has allowed the lowest completion percentage (49.4%) and 2nd-lowest average target separation (2.2 yards) in coverage since entering the NFL in 2017.

*Min. 200 targets as nearest defender https://t.co/akqJaBTGfX pic.twitter.com/x1m4PfFJnD

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 17, 2021

Who is the most improved team in the NFC East @Eagles @dallascowboys @Giants @WashingtonNFL @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/7idAYzzyQT

— Charley Casserly (@CharleyCasserly) March 17, 2021

Resurfacing this one more time pic.twitter.com/rvS0xuVDcx

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 17, 2021

J.C. Jackson is 6'1", 25 years old, had 9 INTs and 14 PBUs in 2020.

Could potentially be had for a 2nd-round pick if the Patriots don't match any qualifying offers.

Not realistic, but fun to think about a secondary that has J.C. Jackson, William Jackson, and Kendall Fuller. https://t.co/i0uSjkf9Xt

— Riggo's Rag (@RiggosRag) March 17, 2021

William Jackson’s career coverage grade in:

‍ Man Coverage - 78.8
Zone Coverage - 74.1 pic.twitter.com/MUtBs12Oes

— PFF Washington (@PFF_Washington) March 17, 2021

#Cardinals making moves like your uncle at the fantasy draft who stopped really watching football 5 years ago. https://t.co/ZfPgoL1Hly

— Mike Tanier (@MikeTanier) March 17, 2021

Carson Wentz will wear jersey #2 for the Colts, per a video tweeted by the team.

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) March 17, 2021

It’s good two see you in Blue, Carson. ⚪ pic.twitter.com/0ttvWO7xWp

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 17, 2021

Another TE off the market https://t.co/Ks5g8SlXRH

— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) March 17, 2021

They are just lost right now. Going in circles. This is not the way....

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 18, 2021

Source: The #Patriots are bringing back LB Kyle Van Noy.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2021

RB Samaje Perine back to Cincinnati on a two-year deal, per source

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 17, 2021

The best OTs left on the market for the Chiefs are....Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher

— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) March 17, 2021

Fisher tore his Achilles. The Chiefs can't afford to wait till Nov/Dec for him to return.

Schwartz suffered a back injury that made him miss 10 games + playoffs. Those type of back injuries are often career enders for big men.

That's a lot of money for guys you cant use.

— .Akr (@Akr_Baby) March 17, 2021

This dude is a little “fired up.” Sheesh! https://t.co/D1pFoaeGUt

— Laurence Holmes (@LaurenceWHolmes) March 17, 2021

Told you he would be back. https://t.co/1RGNJULXU6

— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) March 17, 2021

Last season A.J. Green had a 45.2% catch pct, the lowest among all receivers with at least 40 targets.https://t.co/ttKKXchE4R https://t.co/mJLS8usQ55

— Stathead (@Stathead) March 17, 2021

Chiefs Have Made Offer To C Austin Reiter https://t.co/bkWY2jCszb pic.twitter.com/TBfoAaPVXK

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 18, 2021

CB prospect Eric Stokes ran a 4.25u 40-yard dash at @GeorgiaFootball's Pro Day. ⏱️

: Pro Day coverage continues all month long on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/jT9CLUrRBc

— NFL (@NFL) March 17, 2021

Cornerback Eric Stokes ran an unofficial 4.25 40-yard dash at @GeorgiaFootball's pro day, helping him earn a 99 athleticism score per the NGS draft model.

When it comes to size, athleticism and production, Stokes has all the traits of an elite cornerback prospect (96 overall). pic.twitter.com/zfb7J4tdIY

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 17, 2021

Here is the summary of the second lawsuit, which involves a masseuse who lives in Georgia and was allegedly flown to Houston by Watson. pic.twitter.com/QXChTkSVe2

— Sarah Barshop (@sarahbarshop) March 17, 2021

Lawyer Tony Buzbee says three more women will be filing lawsuits against Deshaun Watson for assault. https://t.co/egHvRixTOg

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 17, 2021

19 MPH?! This is incredible

(via ubrzati/TikTok) pic.twitter.com/Lbe7OgmUHH

— espnW (@espnW) March 17, 2021