NFL News/Free Agency Tracker 2023: Tampering around the league

Moves are happening around the league

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Updated Mar 13, 2023, 5:00pm EDT

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San Francisco 49ers v Washington Redskins

The salary cap has officially been set at $224.8 million for the 2023 season. The NFL’s legal tampering period starts today at 12 pm. The new league year starts on Wednesday, March 15th at 4pm. Some deals have already been reported with free agents who have been cut, but contracts reported for free agents with expiring contracts during this two day window won’t be official until the new league year starts. Washington is still trying to sign a few of their pending free agents before they hit the market.

Here are the deals and trades that have already been announced around the NFL today. Will Washington make any moves before free agency officially begins?

The rules of the next few days in NFL free agency. As a reminder, agreements reached are not binding until the papers are signed. Players can change their minds. We saw a few instances of that last year. https://t.co/v9HzgTXxiG
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023

Steelers are signing Vikings CB Patrick Peterson

Source: The #Steelers are signing Pro Bowl CB Patrick Peterson. A surprise! A perennial star headed to a historic franchise to beef up their back end.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023

Bengals S Jessie Bates is signing a 4-year, $64 million deal with the Falcons

The Falcons are signing safety Jessie Bates III to a 4-year, $64M deal, per multiple reports. pic.twitter.com/OKJmwigypD
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) March 13, 2023

Bears sign Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds

Bears are giving former Bills’ LB Tremaine Edmunds a 4-yr, $72M that includes $50M guaranteed, per source. It is the largest 4-year contract for an inside linebacker in the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Bears sign Titans G Nate Davis

It's a 3-year, $30M deal for Nate Davis. https://t.co/gvmvfAxsdN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023

Texans sign 49ers DT Hassan Ridgeway

Former 49ers’ DT Hassan Ridgeway is expected to sign a 1-year, $4 million deal that includes $3M fully guaranteed with the Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Bengals S Vonn Bell signing with the Panthers

Safety Vonn Bell plans to sign with the Panthers, source says
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 13, 2023

Vikings sign Ravens TE Josh Oliver

The #Vikings have agreed to terms with TE Josh Oliver on a three-year, $21 million deal, source says. He gets $10.75 million guaranteed and has incentives that can take the deal up to $24 million. One of the best blocking tight ends in the league.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023

Texans sign Bills DE Chase Winovich

The #Texans are expected to sign former #Patriots and #Browns pass-rusher Chase Winovich, source said. Nick Caserio had him in New England, of course.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023

Texans sign Bills QB Case Keenum

The #Texans are signing QB Case Keenum to a two-year, $6.25 million deal that's worth up to $8.25M with incentives. He got $4M guaranteed.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2023

Chiefs sign Jaguars OT Jawaan Taylor to 4-year, $80 million deal

Former Jaguars’ OT Jawaan Taylor reached agreement on a four-year, $80 million deal, including $60M gtd, with the KC Chiefs, per sources. Deal negotiated and confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/jm0XYJUtTy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Jets QB Mike White signs with the Dolphins

Miami is giving former Jets’ QB Mike White a two-year deal worth up to $16 million, per source. pic.twitter.com/NTSnFxAvgc
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Bills signing Cowboys G Connor McGovern

The #Bills have agreed to terms with G Connor McGovern on a three-year, $23 million deal, source says. Former third-round pick of the #Cowboys heading to Buffalo.

This means 50% of the Connor McGoverns available in free agency have agreed to deals.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo reuniting with Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas

Comp update: Raiders are giving former 49ers’ QB Jimmy Garoppolo a three-year, $67.5 million deal, including $34 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Saints DT Shy Tuttle signs with the Panthers

Former Saints DT Shy Tuttle reached agreement with the Panthers on a three-year, $19.5 million deal that includes $13 million guaranteed at signing, per source. Deal confirmed and negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Lions sign Steelers CB Cam Sutton

Source: The #Lions are signing Cam Sutton to a 3-year deal worth $33M with $22.5M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023

49ers RT Mike McGlinchey signing with the Broncos

: Broncos signing RT Mike McGlinchey to five-year, $87.5 million deal, per @RapSheet https://t.co/lz2xiwHwKS pic.twitter.com/dDAOXMDCQy
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 13, 2023

Eagles DT Javon Hargrave signs with the 49ers

Former Eagles’ DT Javon Hargrave has reached agreement on a four-year, $84 million deal that includes $40m guaranteed at signing with the SF 49ers, per sources. Deal negotiated and confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. pic.twitter.com/9ez66A8ymq
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham signing with the Broncos

Sources: Former #Raiders QB Jarrett Stidham is signing a 2-year, $10M deal with the #Broncos, choosing to play for Sean Payton over other options. The deal, which includes $5M guaranteed and $4M more in upside, reunites him Davis Webb – who he has known since he was a teenager.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023

Panthers willing to trade QB Matt Corral

Heard from multiple sources that the #Panthers would be willing to move last year's 3rd round draft pick, QB Matt Corral. Cost won't be high.
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) March 13, 2023

Falcons sign Saints DT David Onyemata

Expecting David Onyemata’s deal with the #Falcons to come in close to $12m per year. https://t.co/LcxSRCpQ5F
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2023

Texans sign Broncos TE/FB Andrew Beck - Ian Rapoport

G Ben Powers signing with the Broncos

Denver is giving former Ravens’ guard Ben Powers a 4-year, $52 million deal that includes $28.5 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Jason Kelce returns to the Eagles for another year

I have put much thought into whether it makes sense to play another season. After talking it over with my wife and many other friends and family, I have decided to return for another year. Thank you to all my supporters and detractors for fueling me, I ain’t fucking done yet!
— Jason Kelce (@JasonKelce) March 13, 2023

Ravens release DE Calais Campbell

Had $6.5M in base pay scheduled for 2023, maybe comes back for less, but could see other teams pursue a great veteran presence that can still give you some good snaps https://t.co/Vu3Y47dIT9
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) March 13, 2023

Buccaneers are trying to trade Shaq Mason

The #Bucs are exploring trade possibilities with guard Shaq Mason, per sources. With a $9.6M cap hit, Mason could become a cap casualty for the cap-strapped Bucs. A quality guard appears ready to enter the market.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 13, 2023

Bears agree to the first deal during the tampering period

He gets $19.5M over 3 years, source said. $12M guaranteed. A big signing for Chicago, and not the last. https://t.co/HSeLf0z6IB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2023

Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to talk to other teams about a trade

Chargers’ RB Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade after preliminary talks with the team aimed at a contract extension did not progress, his agent Cameron Weiss told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2023

Big extension for OG Chris Lindstrom

Source: The Falcons have signed G Chris Lindstrom to a five-year, $105 million extension with $63 million fully guaranteed. Busy day for Atlanta, with a new tight end coming in, and a core piece locked up.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2023

Patriots trade TE Jonnu Smith to the Falcons

Patriots trading TE Jonnu Smith to the Falcons for a 7th-round pick. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/A7PoezHzBl
— NFL (@NFL) March 13, 2023

Rams trade CB Jalen Ramsey to the Dolphins

Trade is now agreed to, per sources:

Dolphins get Pro Bowl CB Jalen Ramsey.

Rams get 2023 third-round pick (No. 77) and TE Hunter Long.

Trade will be processed Wednesday, when league year begins. pic.twitter.com/0KJIeoS6fj
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2023

Teams re-signing players before free agency

Yesterday in the NFL:

* #Dolphins traded for #Rams CB Jalen Ramsey.

* #Bills signed LB Matt Milano to 2-year deal.

* #Commanders signed DT Daron Payne to a 4-year deal.

* #Giants signed WR Sterling Shepard to a 1-year deal.

* #Jets signed LB Quincy Williams to a 3-year deal. pic.twitter.com/H56nNh9iQW
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 13, 2023