Winners of 2025 NFL Free Agency
Chicago Bears (Building in the trenches)
- Grady Jarrett, DT – 3 years, $43.5M ($28.5M guaranteed)
- A veteran interior pass rusher, Jarrett immediately upgrades Chicago’s defensive front with his ability to collapse the pocket and stop the run.
- Dayo Odeyingbo, Edge – 3 years, $48M ($32M guaranteed)
- Coming off a breakout year in Indianapolis, Odeyingbo adds youth and versatility to the Bears’ pass rush, complementing Montez Sweat.
- Drew Dalman, C – 3 years, $42M ($28M guaranteed)
- A reliable and athletic center, Dalman brings stability to the offensive line and will be a key piece in both pass protection and the run game.
- Durham Smythe, TE – 1-year deal
- A solid blocking tight end who adds depth and red-zone presence, giving the Bears more flexibility in two-tight end sets.
Additional Moves (Trades):
- Joe Thuney, Guard (Trade with Chiefs)
- The Bears acquired Joe Thuney from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick. Thuney, a two-time All-Pro, brings veteran experience and reliability to the offensive line, making him a key addition to protect the Bears’ quarterback.
- Jonah Jackson, Guard (Trade with Rams)
- Chicago traded a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams for Jonah Jackson, reuniting him with head coach Ben Johnson from their time in Detroit. Jackson adds familiarity, physicality, and pass-blocking prowess to the Bears’ interior line.
Summary:
Chicago focused on strengthening both lines. Jarrett and Odeyingbo upgrade the pass rush, while Dalman, Thuney, and Jackson transform the offensive interior. These moves provide better protection for their quarterback Caleb Williams and to enhance the run game, reinforcing the Bears’ commitment to dominating the trenches in 2025.
New England Patriots – Key 2025 Free Agency Signings
- Milton Williams, DT – 4 years, $104M
- A disruptive young stud interior lineman, Williams was one of the top free agents available. He becomes a centerpiece of New England’s defensive rebuild.
- Carlton Davis, CB – 3 years, $60M ($34.5M guaranteed)
- A lockdown corner with size and physicality, Davis steps in as the Patriots’ No. 2 cornerback to solidify their secondary.
- Harold Landry, Edge – 3 years, $43.5M ($26M guaranteed)
- A proven pass rusher who had a 12-sack season in Tennessee, Landry strengthens the Patriots’ edge rush.
- Robert Spillane, LB – 3 years, $37M
- A tackling machine, Spillane improves the middle of New England’s defense and adds leadership at linebacker.
- Morgan Moses, OT – 3 years, $24M
- A veteran right tackle who provides much-needed stability to the Patriots’ offensive line.
Summary: New England prioritized defense, adding impact players at every level. Williams and Davis headline a group that strengthens the pass rush and secondary. Offensively, Moses helps stabilize the line, improving protection for Drake Maye.
Notable 2025 NFL Free Agency Signings Across the League
Quarterbacks on the move:
- Sam Darnold – Seattle Seahawks (3 years, $110.5M, $55M guaranteed)
- After reviving his career in Minnesota, Darnold lands in Seattle as the presumed starter.
- Justin Fields – New York Jets (2 years, $40M)
- The Jets take a chance on Fields, betting on his upside in a new system.
- Daniel Jones – Indianapolis Colts (1 year, $14M)
- A veteran bridge quarterback option in Indianapolis.
- Mac Jones – San Francisco 49ers (2 years, $7M, max $11.5M with incentives)
- Joins Kyle Shanahan’s system as a backup and reclamation project.
- Gardner Minshew – Kansas City Chiefs (1-year deal)
- Provides veteran depth behind Patrick Mahomes.
Wide Receiver Signings:
- Davante Adams – Los Angeles Rams (2 years, $46M, $26M guaranteed)
- One of the best WRs of this generation teams up with Puka Nacua to form one of the best WR duos in the league.
- DeAndre Hopkins – Baltimore Ravens (1 year, $6M)
- A savvy veteran addition to bolster Lamar Jackson’s receiving corps.
- Chris Godwin – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3 years, $66M, $44M guaranteed)
- Remains in Tampa as a reliable No. 2 target coming off a season ending injury.
Running Backs on the Move:
- Najee Harris – Los Angeles Chargers (1 year, $9.25M)
- Physical North south runner takes over as the primary rusher in Los Angeles.
- Aaron Jones – Minnesota Vikings (2 years, $20M)
- Remains a key part of the Vikings’ offense.
- Miles Sanders – Dallas Cowboys (1-year deal)
- Adds depth to Dallas’ backfield.
- Elijah Mitchell – Kansas City Chiefs (1 year, $2.5M)
- Provides speed and versatility behind Isiah Pacheco.
- Javonte Williams – Dallas Cowboys (1 year, $3M)
- Potential starter for the Cowboys backfield.
Tight End Signings:
- Evan Engram – Denver Broncos (2 years, $23M)
- A dynamic receiving tight end, Engram brings speed and versatility to Denver’s offense.
- Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints (3 years, $30.75M)
- A key red-zone target for the Saints, Johnson stays in New Orleans as a reliable pass-catching option.
- Mike Gesicki – Cincinnati Bengals (3 years, $25.5M)
- A big-bodied tight end who stays with Joe Burrow in Cincinnati’s passing attack.
- Zach Ertz – Washington Commanders (1 year, $6.25M)
- The veteran tight end provides leadership and dependable hands for Washington’s young quarterback.
- Austin Hooper – New England Patriots (1 year, $5M)
- Retains his spot as a depth option in New England’s tight end rotation.
- Luke Farrell – San Francisco 49ers (3-year contract)
- A strong blocking tight end who adds depth behind George Kittle in San Francisco.
Defensive Impact Signings:
- Joey Bosa – Buffalo Bills (1 year, $12.6M)
- The Bills land an elite pass rusher to strengthen their defensive front.
- Myles Garrett – Cleveland Browns (Record-setting extension, $40M per year, $123.5M guaranteed)
- Now the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.
- Maxx Crosby – Las Vegas Raiders (3 years, $106.5M)
- The Raiders keep their defensive star locked up.
- Jonathan Allen – Minnesota Vikings (3 years, $60M)
- A key interior pass-rush addition for the Vikings.
- Jevon Holland – New York Giants (3 years, $45.3M, $30.3M guaranteed)
- A versatile young safety who improves New York’s secondary.
- Talanoa Hufanga – Denver Broncos (3 years, $45M)
- A physical Hybrid safety added to Denver’s secondary.
- Charvarius Ward – Indianapolis Colts (3 years, $60M)
- A reliable shutdown corner for the Colts.
- Jaycee Horn – Carolina Panthers (4 years, $100M, $70M guaranteed)
- The Panthers extend their young star.
- Nick Bolton – Kansas City Chiefs (3 years, $45M, $30M guaranteed)
- A key linebacker re-signing for the Chiefs.
- DeMarcus Lawrence – Seattle Seahawks (3 years, $42M, $18M guaranteed)
- Brings veteran pass-rushing experience to Seattle.
- Khalil Mack – Los Angeles Chargers (1-year, $18M)
- Remains with the Chargers for another season.