While NFL free agency doesn’t officially begin until the league’s new year starts on Wednesday at 4 p.m. rumors and news are beginning to flow regarding some big names.
The Seahawks parted with a three-time Pro Bowler and the Rams traded away a player they signed to a four-year contract extension just five months ago.
It’s a reminder that anything can happen in the NFL, and that virtually any player can be moved at any time. Here is all the latest news, buzz and rumors as clubs start building for next season.
• Former Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson is expected to sign with the Jets in a deal worth $15 million a year (ESPN.com)
• Former Cardinals’ wide receiver John Brown will likely sign with the Ravens. (ESPN.com)
• Former Vikings quarterback Case Keenum is expected to sign with the Denver Broncos when free agency officially opens (ESPN.com)
• The Minnesota Vikings are hosting free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins and are expected to sign him to a three-year, fully-guaranteed contract. (multiple media reports)
• Drew Brees and the Saints agree to a two-year, $50 million deal with $27 million guaranteed. (NFL.com)
• Former Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to sign a five-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. (ESPN.com)
• Trey Burton will sign a four-year, $32 million deal with the Bears. (NFL.com)
• Former Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Eagles. (ESPN.com)
• The Ravens are releasing veteran running back Danny Woodhead, saving $1.6 million on salary cap. (NFL.com)
• Former N.Y. Giants offensive lineman Weston Richburg intends to sign a five-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. (ESPN.com)
• The Miami Dolphins are planning to sign former Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson to a three-year, $24 million deal. (NFL.com)
• The Saints and quarterback Drew Brees are expected to finalize a two-year deal sometime on Tuesday. (NFL.com)
• The Jacksonville Jaguars are giving guard Andrew Norwell a five-year deal, worth $66.5 million with $30 million fully guaranteed.
• The Kansas City Chiefs are planning to sign wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a three-year deal. (multiple media reports)
• Former Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson intends to sign with the Chicago Bears. (ESPN.com)
• Quarterback Mike Glennon will be on the Cardinals’ radar when he is officially released by the Bears Wednesday. (NFL.com)
• The Bills are re-signing DT Kyle Williams to a one-year deal. (NFL.com)
• Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny retried after 11 seasons. (Official)
• The Redskins are planning to sign wide receiver Paul Richardson to a five-year, $40 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. (NFL.com)
• The Broncos picked up the $4 million option for Demaryius Thomas that triggers the last two years of his deal. (NFL.com)
• The Eagles released tight end Brent Celek. (Official)
• The Jets are finalizing a deal with former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. (CBS Sports)
• The Cardinals intend to sign former Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford to a deal worth $20 million with $15 million guaranteed for one year and has a one-year option for another $20 million. (ESPN.com)
• Former Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola is expected to sign with the Dolphins. (NFL.com)
• The Jaguars are re-signing wide receiver Marquise Lee to a four-year deal with a maximum value of $38 million. (ESPN.com)
• Former Jaguars cornerback Aaron Colvin intends to sign a four-year deal with the Texans. (ESPN.com)
• Former Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Packers. (ESPN.com)
• Former Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel says he will sign a four-year deal with the Bears. (ESPN.com)
• The Panthers are expected to sign former Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland. (NFL.com)
• Josh McCown is re-signing with the Jets on a one-year, $10 million deal. (NFL.com)
• The Packers released wide receiver Jordy Nelson. (Official)
• The Cardinals released running back Adrian Peterson. (Official)
• Former Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart is expected to sign with the Giants. (ESPN.com)
• Former Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler agreed to a five-year, $61 million deal with $30 million guaranteed with the Titans. (NFL.com)
• Former Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief is expected to sign with the Jaguars. (ESPN.com)
• The Browns are expected to sign former Steelers offensive tackle Chris Hubbard to a five-year, $37.5 million deal with about $18 million guaranteed. (NFL.com)
• Former Browns running back Isaiah Crowell plans to sign a three-year deal with the Jets. (ESPN.com)
• Former Rams tight end Derek Carrier agreed to a three-year deal with the Raiders. (NFL.com)
• The Rams re-signed cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman to a three-year, $15.75 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. (NFL.com)
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