2025 NFL Free Agent Tracker, Offseason Signings & Free Agency Predictions
Tracking NFL free agency is crucial for staying ahead in both real-life football analysis and fantasy football strategies. With the 2025 NFL free agency start date approaching, fans and analysts are eager to see where top NFL free agents will land. The NFL free agency tracker provides real-time updates on signings, rumors, and contract negotiations, helping fans stay informed.
If you're wondering when does NFL free agency start or what time does free agency start, it effectively starts today with the legal tampering period (even though deals can't be “official” until Wednesday March 12th). Stay tuned for the latest NFL news free agency and NFL rumors as the offseason action heats up!
Fantasy Football NFL Free Agent Tracker: March 10, 2025
Free Agent Quarterbacks
Sam Darnold, QB, Seattle Seahawks: 3-year, $110.5M
After trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, the Seahawks did not waste time finding their new quarterback. Darnold will head to Seattle to start for new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The new scheme heavily utilizes pre-snap motion as well as a fullback as part of the running game which can be quarterback friendly. Darnold won 14 games last season while throwing for 4,319 yards, 35 TDs, and 12 INTs.
Justin Fields, QB, New York Jets: 2-year, $40M
The talent of Justin Fields have never been in question. We know he's an incredible athlete both physically running and throwing the football. The questions about playing the quarterback position have been more towards the processing side. Things like pre-snap decision making and progressing through his reads. The Jets are willing to take a shot on him hoping that he's grown as a player and can be their franchise quarterback. Garrett Wilson's fantasy football value will certainly depend on his ability to grow as a passer.
Daniel Jones, QB Indianapolis Colts: 1-year, $14M
We talked about why this was a good move by the Colts on our Free Agency Preview Show. With Joe Flacco he was always going to be the better passer but the Colts could just say, “Well, he doesn't run”. It's apples to oranges. Daniel Jones has enough mobility that, if he's fair better in practice and meetings, that argument doesn't hold as much water. It's a good litmus test for Anthony Richardson and gives them a viable backup either way. It's good news for the Vikings too as this contract will qualify for the compensatory pick formula since they elevated Jones for the playoffs last year.
Taylor Heinicke, QB Los Angeles Chargers: 1-year $6.2M
The Chargers are a playoff team. They don't need a veteran to teach a prospect or a young development project. They need someone who can step in and win games for them if needed. That's what Taylor Heinicke offers. Good signing.
Zach Wilson, QB Miami Dolphins: 1-year, $6M
The Dolphins need a reliable backup given the health scares in recent years with Tua Tagovailoa. Zach Wilson is looking to continue his journey and hopefully, eventually, score some playing time. The contract has incentives up to $10M per Adam Schefter so Wilson is certainly hoping he can find the field and earn those.
Jarrett Stidham, QB Denver Broncos: 2-year, $12M
By all accounts Jarrett Stidham is an incredibly smart player. So you are not only getting a backup QB for Bo Nix but also a “player coach” to help with his development. He was in the room last year as well along with Zach Wilson, who has moved on to the Miami Dolphins.
Mason Rudolph, QB Pittsburgh Steelers: 2-year, $8M
The Steelers are bringing a familiar face back in Rudolph. They are still expected to make a move on a starting quarterback like an Aaron Rodgers or Russell Wilson. But they have their backup lined up and ready to go. As a starter he has a 9-8-1 record so he can certainly keep a competitive team afloat if you need him to.
Joshua Dobbs, QB New England Patriots: 2-year, $8M
The Patriots have their starting quarterback in Drake Maye. And, if today is any indication, they plan to start competing sooner than later. Competitive teams need to have a backup quarterback that can come in and play near .500 football to keep the team afloat if the starter misses time. The Patriots believe that Dobbs can be that.
Mac Jones, QB San Francisco 49ers: 2-year, $7M
Sam Darnold struggled with the Jets and Panthers. So he went and did a stint with Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers to see how a winning organization operates. From there he chose the Vikings and he has since landed himself a $100 million contract. It's a smart move for Mac Jones to try a similar trajectory, especially since there were reports that the 49ers were considering drafting him in 2021. He's still only 26 years old, after all.
Nick Mullens, QB Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-year, $6.5M
The former Viking will land in Jacksonville to potentially backup Trevor Lawrence. The most interesting part of this news is honestly that it signals that Mac Jones is likely going to test the waters of free agency rather than returning to Jacksonville.
Kenny Pickett, QB Cleveland Brown: via trade with the Philadelphia Eagles
In a bit of a surprise move, the Eagles are trading QB Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2024 5th round pick. Pickett could now be in the mix to start for the Cleveland Browns with Deshaun Watson expected to miss all of 2025. Perhaps this signals that the Browns will also look to take a quarterback in the draft.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB Philadelphia Eagles: via trade with the Cleveland Browns
The quarterback known as DTR is on the move after things didn't pan out in Cleveland. The contract is slightly cheaper but the motivations were likely tied to the 5th round pick that the Eagles got along with Thompson-Robinson. He could also be a better scheme fit behind Jalen Hurts given his mobility.
Jacoby Brissett, QB Arizona Cardinals: TDB
In our Arizona Cardinals Free Agency Preview, we wrote about why the Cardinals were the exact kind of team that should acquire a veteran backup that can actually play. They are competing to win now so you need someone that can keep the team afloat if the starter goes down. Jacoby Brissett was one of the guys we listed as an option for a reason.
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB Los Angeles Rams: 1-year, $4.5
We are still waiting for the details of this one but we'll update that when it comes in. It has been confirmed via multiple sources that Garoppolo will be back with the Los Angeles Rams. He'll serve as the backup to Matthew Stafford as he waits for the end of Stafford's tenure though Stafford is 37 years old and Garoppolo is 33 so he can't really wait too many more years. At this stage, he might be just be content with being an understudy with an organization he likes. UPDATE - the compensation looks to be on year with a $4.5M base and incentives of $9M that could bring the value up to ~$14.5M.
Kyle Trask, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1-year, $2.8M
Trask will return to familiar surroundings to backup quarterback Baker Mayfield. And, most importantly, he will do so on an affordable deal. That makes it an easy decision.
Gardner Minshew, QB, Kansas City Chiefs: 1-year, TBD
After going to five Super Bowls in six years, Kansas City is not taking any chances with their backup QB role. You might not want Minshew as your starter trying to lead the team to the playoffs from start to finish but we know that the veteran can step in an play professional level football if needed.
Brandon Allen, QB Tennessee Titans: 1-year, $1.4M
Allen at this stage is more of a “player coach”. And that's a good guy to have in the room if you are working with young QBs. He'll probably end up an actual coach at some point but, as long as someone is willing to give him a million dollars, he'll keep putting the pads on. He leaves San Francisco for Tennessee.
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Free Agent Wide Receivers
Chris Godwin, WR Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 3-year, $66M
Sometimes the best landing spot is to land back at home. The Buccaneers extended Godwin's void year until Wednesday to give themselves more time to negotiate but they didn't need it as they came to a deal fairly quickly after the legal tampering period opened. With Mike Evans on the outside, Chris Godwin is free to play slot for three WR sets and move out wide to flanker for two WR sets. He was thriving in that role last year before suffering an ankle injury.
Cooper Kupp, WR Seattle Seahawks: 3-year $45M
Cooper Kupp was released by the Rams on Wednesday and it didn't take long for him to sign the division rival Seattle Seahawks. Klint Kubiak's offense focuses on two WR sets as they use a fullback so the expecation is that it will be Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp in those roles. That hurts the upside of Marques Valdes-Scantling and also Noah Fant.
Davante Adams, WR Los Angeles Rams: 3-year, $44M
The Rams made it clear they are moving on from Cooper Kupp and their solution is officially in town. Davante Adams and Puka Nacua will now be the two-headed monster for quarterback Matthew Stafford. With Tyler Higbee back at tight end and Tutu Atwell as the field stretcher on a one year deal, the Rams are pretty set.
Joshua Palmer, WR Buffalo Bills: 3-year, $36M
Sometimes guys just need a change of scenery. It usually makes us a little more hopeful when that doesn't mean leaving a quarterback like Justin Herbert were targets were available But playing with Josh Allen where targets are available is a pretty good deal too. Hopefully this isn't another situation like Marquez Valdes-Scantling where the production doesn't live up despite playing with multiple high end QBs. But there is upside with this new landing spot.
Darius Slayton, WR New York Giants: 3-year $36M
The Giants and wide receiver Darius Slayton looked at the deal Joshua Palmer got from the Buffalo Bills earlier in the day and decided that that looked about right. Slayton will return to the Giants where he plays split end opposite Malik Nabers with Wan'Dale Robinson in the slot.
Hollywood Brown, WR Kansas City Chiefs: 1-year, $11M
The timing of this one was interesting as it came on the heels of news that Xavier Worthy had been arrested. However, no chargers were actually filed against Worthy as there was a lack of evidence. So Brown will join the rotation with Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice in 2025.
Dyami Brown, WR Jacksonville Jaguars: 1-year, $10M
This is an interesting signing as Brown has an overlapping skillset with Gabe Davis to some degree. Both typically operate as a field-stretching flanker. The Jaguars were not shy in moving on from Christian Kirk and Evan Engram but Davis remains on the roster. This one year $10M deal matches what another field-stretcher, Tutu Atwell, signed for with the Rams. For Brown's fantasy managers, he at least landed somewhere where the #2 target is not clear behind Brian Thomas
Tutu Atwell, WR Los Angeles Rams: 1-year, $10M
He saw some fantasy relevance in 2024 when Cooper Kupp and/or Puka Nacua were injured but fell on the backburner in other weeks. We expect the dynamic to be the same except with Davante Adams in place of Kupp.
Mike Williams, WR Los Angeles Chargers: 1-year, $6M
I know it's a new regime. But there are certainly people in that building that know Mike Williams from his 7 years there - including quarterback Justin Herbert. Williams struggled with the Jets and Steelers in his return from injury in 2024. The hope is that he's fully recovered for 2025 and can potentially offer some of the contested catch magic he used to provide. He has an overlapping skillset with Quentin Johnston so it will be interesting to see who ends up the odd man out for 2 WR sets. Or will Ladd McConkey be confined to the slot?
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR Seattle Seahawks: 1-year, $5.5M
There is a vacancy across from Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Klint Kubiak's offense. And that is a valuable spot given how many two WR sets they run. It also makes the WR3 role a spot that has capped upside. That makes MVS a high risk, high reward fantasy asset moving forward. If he can fend off any rookies or incumbent options in Seattle, there is some upside there.
DeAndre Hopkins, WR Baltimore Ravens: 1-year, $5M
Hopkins has been more of a part-time player over the last couple years with the Titans and Chiefs. But that doesn't mean he can't affectively make big plays at the right times. The Baltimore Ravens are notorious for rotating their personnel so it should end up the perfect fit for what he offers at this stage in his career while he tries to win a ring. You might have to keep your expectations tempered for fantasy football, however.
Demarcus Robinson, WR San Francisco 49ers: 2-year, $9.5M
This is an interesting one. They have Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings. Brandon Aiyuk will start on the PUP list likely. Are they not expecting him to be back? The 49ers have historically run mostly 2 WR sets but, with fullback Kyle Juszczyk being released, maybe they do run more 3 WR sets. Though they did pay Luke Farrell a good amount of money so one WR will almost certainly have a capped ceiling. And it's probably Robinson.
Noah Brown, WR Washington Commanders: 1-year, $4.5M
Most fans will remember the heroic Hail Mary catch but Noah Brown had actually carved out a pretty decent role for himself before he got hurt. With Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, and Zach Ertz likely full time players and blocking tight end John Bates mixing in, Brown will likely be limited to a part time role as the split end or flanker for three WR sets. He'll need some injuries to have upside in fantasy.
Ashton Dulin, WR Indianapolis Colts: 2-year, $8.5M
Coaches love guys like Ashton Dulin. He can contribute on offense in a pinch. But his real value is that he plays on five different special teams units. Having guys like this that can wear multiple hats frees up more roster spots for niche players at other positions.
Mack Hollins, WR New England Patriots: 2-year, $8.4M
The quirky wide receiver leaves rival Buffalo to join the New England Patriots. He'll play for Josh McDaniels who he once played for with the Raiders. Hollins will most likely serve as a field-stretcher so he'll likely be more of a boom-bust option for fantasy.
Tim Patrick, WR Detroit Lions: 1-year, $4M
The Lions need a big-bodied split end to play in three WR sets along with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. And they decided to look in house for that an keep Tim Patrick. He might not be a full-time player in that role but it's a meaningful one for real life football. Patrick can absolutely still make plays, especially against zone coverage where he has been lethal.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR Miami Dolphins: 2-year, $6.5M
Westbrook-Ikhine was able to find the endzone 9 times in 2025. But what he really does that is appealing to teams is run block well. He joins a team that already has two wide receivers at the top in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle which should make him the odd man out for two WR sets. And, since this team like their fullback and tight ends, that's going to cap his upside for fantasy.
KhaDarel Hodge, WR Atlanta Falcons: 2 year, $6M
When Drake London got banged up in a Week 5 game against Tampa Bay last year, Khadarel Hodge stepped in and won the game in overtime in dramatic fashion with a 45 yard touchdown. And that's exactly what his job will be - he'll primarily play special teams and operate as the understudy to split end Drake London.
Trent Sherfield, WR Denver Broncos: 2-year, $6M
On another team we'd put Sherfield under the “special teams” section. As that's primarily what he's been used for in recent years. But the Broncos do have a void in the slot so it's possibly he can carve out a role on offense. Anything is possible with Sean Payton, after all. I think they prefer a big bodied WR or TE in that role but for now we'll list Sherfield here.
Zay Jones, WR Arizona Cardinals: 1-year, $4.4M
This one is a little surprising as Jones finished 2024 with only 8 catches. But health has been an issue for him. They like him in the locker room and he can stretch the field, plus the Cardinals do need bodies. Expect Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr to be the primary targets with Michael Wilson playing a big share at split end though so there isn't much fantasy relevance for Jones.
Van Jefferson, WR Tennessee Titans: 1-year, $2.5M
Van Jefferson is the son of an NFL wide receiver coach (who currently works with the Jets). As you would expect, he's a well rounded player. He doesn't excel in any one particular aspect but he can play all the different WR roles as well as playing special teams. That makes him a great “next man up” which coaches like.
Dante Pettis, WR New Orleans Saints: 1-year, $1.3M
Pettis never really lived up to the hype for fantasy football purposes. But he's a decent depth piece that also plays special teams. The Saints don't have a lot of cash so they need to fill out that depth chart one way or another. Affordable guys that you know can actually contribute are a good thing.
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Free Agent Running Backs
Aaron Jones, RB Minnesota Vikings: 2-year, $20M
There were some comments from Kevin O'Connell about Aaron Jones having a reduced role (and maybe taking a smaller deal as part of that). But this contract feels substantial enough that Jones should be in a major role. I would not rule out the Vikings drafting the back of the future in the 2025 NFL Draft, however.
Rico Dowdle, RB Carolina Panthers: 1-year, $6.25M
We want clarity in fantasy football. And the Rico Dowdle signing with the Carolina Panthers further muddies waters that were already a little cloudy. At least if they signed someone from the bargain bin we could be sure of Chuba Hubbard's workload until Jonathon Brooks returned from injury. The Rico Dowdle signing gives them two backs than ran for 1,000 yards last and we can only speculate what that split will be like.
Najee Harris, RB Los Angeles Chargers: 1-year, $5.25M
It's no secret that Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman want to run the football. And it's also no secret that Najee Harris was the best combination of youth and talent available on the free agent market. Najee's hard-nosed run style should fit perfectly in this offense - you could not have picked a better landing spot for his value for fantasy football. He'll attempt to make it five straight 1,000+ yard rushing seasons to start his career. The contract was originally reported at $9.25M but further details suggest that it is closer to the $5.25M range with incentives that could bring it up to $9.25M.
Jaylen Warren, RB Pittsburgh Steelers: 1-year, $5.3M
Warren was a restricted free agent and the Steelers placed the second round tender on him. That puts his salary for 2025 at 5.346M. If a team signs Warren to an offer sheet that the Steelers don't match, they would need to then give the Steelers a second round pick.
Jordan Mason, RB San Francisco 49ers: 1-year $5.3M
As the Steelers did with Jaylen Warren, the 49ers have tendered Jordan Mason at the second round level as an unrestricted free agent. A team can sign him to an offer sheet so it would cost them a second round pick. This move does not stop the 49ers from turning around and trading Mason nor does it prevent them from signing him to a long term extension. As of now, the Niners have their backup for Christian McCaffrey.
Javonte Williams, RB Dallas Cowboys: 1-year, $3M
The former Bronco was once touted as a top five dynasty running back in certain circles. Injuries and subpar play have seen his value plummet. He'll sign a one year “prove it” deal with the Dallas Cowboys where he can potentially start and earn a bigger contract the following year. Per Tom Pelissero, there's an additional $500K in incentives he could earn.
Elijah Mitchell, RB Kansas City Chiefs: 1-year, $2.5M
The deal is reported worth up to $3.5M so we'll have to see what those incentives look like. Kareem Hunt was playing ahead of Isiah Pacheco down the stretch though that could be related to his leg and rib issues last year. Either way, the Kansas City Chiefs are as good as any place to sign a one year “prove it” deal to show that you can stay healthy and contribute. It's about as good of a landing spot as you can hope for Mitchell if you are looking for a resurgence in his fantasy value.
Ty Johnson, RB, Buffalo Bills: 2-year, $5M
We know it's a 2 year deal - we'll update this post when we have the full compensation. But the pass-down specialist will return to Buffalo where he also dabbles in punt returns. If anything were to happen to starter James Cook, you would likely expect a two headed monster of Ray Davis on run downs with Ty Johnson on pass downs. UPDATE - the deal is for $5M.
Samaje Perine, RB Cincinnati Bengals: 2-year, $3.8M
There was a fake rumor floating around that Perine signed with the Buccaneers for 3 years, $22M. This deal is a little more reasonable and makes more sense. He returns to the Bengals to help on pass-downs. In all honesty, this is pretty good news for Chase Brown. Perine really isn't a threat to take high leverage touches away from Brown but it also makes it less like that they will draft another back.
Kenneth Gainwell, RB Pittsburgh Steelers: 1-year, $1.79M
The Steelers are finalizing a deal to sign Super Bowl champion Kenneth Gainwell. It's an interesting move because, to some degree, he has an overlapping skillset with Jaylen Warren. Both have primarily operated as pass-down backs. Could this mean Warren will skew more towards every down duties with Gainwell helping on pass downs? Or is Gainwell more of a depth piece that also returns kicks while the Steelers add another bruiser back?
Darrynton Evans, RB Buffalo Bills: 1-year, $1.21M
Evans has floated around the Bills organization for awhile, mostly on the practice squad and reserves/futures contracts. He's not likely to have a huge fantasy impact - the reality is that, f there are enough injuries to James Cook, Ray Davis, and Ty Johnson for him to see serious action, they would probably just bring someone else in.
AJ Dillon, RB Philadelphia Eagles: TBD
The former Packer will be joining Saquon Barkley in the Philadelphia Eagles backfield. They now have the two backs with the biggest quads in the league. If Barkley were to go down, Dillon would likely get early down work with Will Shipley helping out on pass downs.
Alexander Mattison, RB Miami Dolphins: TDB
The journeyman running back will try his hand in Miami after stops in Minnesota and Las Vegas. They have speed with De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright so Mattison an his 5'11", 220 pound frame bring a little bit or size to the equation. For fantasy football we prefer they just lean on Achane but there's a chance they view Mattison as a short yardage back that could include goal line.
Miles Sanders, RB Dallas Cowboys: TBD
The Cowboys are already taking a shot on a reclamation project with Javonte Williams. They'll double down on that move by bringing in Miles Sanders. After some solid seasons to start his career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he did not come close to living up to his contract with the Carolina Panthers. Maybe he can bounce back in Dallas.
Jeremy McNichols, RB Washington Commanders: 1 year, TDB
McNichols serves as the “next man up” to the Austin Ekeler role while also playing on four different special teams units. Given that Ekeler turns 30 this off-season, he could once again see decent time on offense in a few games if Ekeler misses time.
Patrick Ricard, FB Baltimore Ravens: 1-year, $2.9M
The fullback will be back with Baltimore on a one year deal. There was some speculation that he could leave to join Klint Kubiak's offense in Seattle but the Ravens decided to run it back again.
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Free Agent Tight Ends
Evan Engram, TE Denver Broncos: 2-year, $23M
It's rare that the top free agent at his position lands in the perfect spot for fantasy football. But that's the case for Evan Engram. He'll be the “big slot” tight end that Sean Payton affectionately refers to as his “Joker” role. That's the role where Jimmy Graham thrived for all those years with the Saints. There's really no second target after Courtland Sutton so Engram should have plenty of volume to work with. Beautiful.
Juwan Johnson, TE New Orleans Saints: 3-year, $30.75M
Juwan Johnson lands back with the New Orleans Saints and it's on the biggest contract for a free agent tight end as of the writing of this on Tuesday March 11th. The Saints are in a tough spot cap-wise but that didn't stop them from signing the WR turned TE. There were some slighly better landing spots (DEN, LAC) but New Orleans should be a decent place for targets, especially while Rasheed Shaheed recovers from an ACL injury.
Mike Gesicki, TE Cincinnati Bengals: 3-year, $25.5M
The Bengals like Mike Gesicki so he'll be back in town. It's not the best landing spot given the target volume for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins but he did see some stretches of upside when Higgins was hurt.
Luke Farrell, TE San Francisco 49ers: 3-year, $20.25M
There 49ers love their fullbacks and tight ends. And their blocking tight end, Eric Saubert, is a free agent this year. They clearly view Farrell as an upgrade in that role as a guy who can come in and block and possibly operate in that George Kittle role if he were to go down. When Kittle missed time this past year in Weeks 3 and 11, Saubert only combined for 3 catches.
Johnny Mundt, TE Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-year, $5.5M
The new scheme Liam Coen brings in puts an emphasis on blocking. They ideally want a “two way” tight end that can block and catch passes like his guy Cade Otton back in Tampa Bay. That's why they moved on from Evan Engram, who is not an inline blocker. Mundt could compete with incumbent Brenton Strange for work.
Hunter Long TE Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-year $5M
As we just mentioned above with Johnny Mundt, the Jaguars will be auditioning players for a starting tight end spot. They want someone who can line-up inline and both block and run routes. Long with the Rams while James Gladstone was there so there's something he likes. He could very well just end up playing special teams like he has in recent stops, however.
Stone Smartt, TE New York Jets: 1-year, TDB
Anytime you have a quarterback that converts to wide receiver that converts to tight end, that's going to intrigue us for fantasy football. It's essentially the path that Logan Thomas took. Rookie prospect Tyler Warren was also a QB that converted to TE. Smartt landing on a team with tight end snaps available and a lack of high end pass-catchers after Garrett Wilson isn't bad either. It's a deep dynasty play mostly but know the name.
Durham Smythe, TE Chicago Bears: 1-year, TBD
Smythe was released by the Dolphins and has landed with the Bears. They have Cole Kmet as the pass-catching tight end so Smythe will help with the blocking duties. This likely means Marcedes Lewis will not be back in Chicago.
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