The NFL’s franchise tag deadline has come and gone, which places the concentrate on free company, which formally opens at 4 p.m. ET on March 12. Offers will be made earlier than that although because the so-called authorized tampering interval begins at midday ET on March 10. However loads of motion is already underway as groups are reducing veterans, re-signing stars and searching for potential trades.
The Las Vegas Raiders made one of many loudest strikes of the week, reportedly trading for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith. That’s a move that will have significance for Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold.
This is every little thing it’s essential to know as groups throughout the league proceed to make strikes this offseason.
Which gamers have obtained the franchise tag?
Kansas City Chiefs OL Trey Smith
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins
This marks the fewest gamers tagged in a yr since 1994, per ESPN.
Which gamers realistically may have obtained the franchise tag?
The Dallas Cowboys worked out a four-year, $80 million take care of defensive sort out Osa Odighizuwa, who reportedly would have been place on the tag if a deal could not be reached.
Darnold, in the meantime, appeared like a simple candidate for the tag, in order that he and the Vikings may purchase extra time in attempting to work out a longer-term deal. However the $40.2 million quantity for QBs on the tag (see beneath) was reportedly too high for the Vikings, and would have restricted their means to construct out the remainder of the roster.
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TE Tommy Tremble returning to Panthers
Take one other tight finish off the board.
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The New York Jets are bringing their blocking TE again
11 NFL seasons for a journeyman tight finish, when your solely soccer expertise earlier than graduating faculty was Madden, is a good achievement for Chris Manhertz.
Veteran TE Chris Manhertz reached settlement on a one-year deal to return to the New York Giants, per his agent @seanstellato. This shall be Manhertz’s eleventh NFL season.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2025
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Gus Edwards to turn out to be free agent after one season with Chargers
After one season and 365 dashing yard with the Los Angeles Chargers, Gus Edwards is changing into a free agent.
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Seahawks buying and selling Geno Smith, planning to pursue Sam Darnold
The Seahawks executed half 1 of a plan on Friday by buying and selling Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, the place he’ll reunite with head coach Pete Carroll. The next step: pursue Sam Darnold in free company.
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The #Seahawks are buying and selling QB Geno Smith to the #Raiders, reuniting him along with his coach Pete Carroll, per The Insiders, as Seattle hits reset.
It’s a third-round decide going to Seattle. And a brand new QB for Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/DTcW0cbtz6
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2025
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Lavonte David returns to the Bucs
It is one yr and $10 million for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ longest-tenured participant.
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Michael Gallup unretiring after a yr
Michael Gallup surprisingly retired at 28 years outdated final yr after leaving the Dallas Cowboys for the Las Vegas in free company. He now apparently needs to begin taking part in once more.
Veteran WR Michael Gallup, whom the #Raiders launched from the reserve/retired checklist at present, needs to return to the NFL in 2025, per supply.
Gallup had 266 profession catches in 86 profession video games with Dallas earlier than signing with Las Vegas final yr. He simply turned 29. pic.twitter.com/5RL5HW4odA
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 7, 2025
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Kirk Cousins needs out of the Atlanta Falcons
With Michael Penix positioned because the Falcons’ beginning quarterback, Kirk Cousins has requested staff proprietor Arthur Clean for a commerce face-to-face.
Sources: QB Kirk Cousins requested for, and obtained, a gathering with Falcons proprietor Arthur Clean on his future. Clean and Cousins had that assembly Wednesday night time—the QB needs to go to a spot the place he can begin in 2025.
The Falcons brass has stated it’d do what’s finest for the staff at QB.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 7, 2025
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