Lock in, football fans.
Free agency finally is here, and it could be a wild one. There are plenty of big names on the open market this offseason, with teams looking to make a splash.
Teams cannot sign players until Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT. Until then, teams and players can only agree to terms of a deal.
Tune in for the latest news, rumors and updates on the 49ers, Raiders and all around the NFL.
Monday
7:57 p.m. PT: Amari Cooper reportedly is sticking around in Dallas.
Amari Cooper intends to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys on a 5-year, $100 million deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
The Raiders traded Cooper to the Cowboys for a first-round pick back in 2018, seemingly wary of his eventual payday. It looks like he got one from Jerry Jones.
7:46 p.m. PT: Another move, another splash.
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills for a huge haul of picks.
Compensation update: Bills are trading a 1st-round pick, a 5th-round pick, a 6th-round pick and a 2021 4th-round pick for Vikings WR Stefon Diggs and a 2020 7th-round pick, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020
5:45 p.m. PT: The Raiders are looking to bring a new signal-caller to Sin City, as the team is “close” in discussions with former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo reports.
The #Raiders are pushing to close out a deal with QB Marcus Mariota, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Mike Mayock’s No. 1-ranked QB in his @nflnetwork coverage leading up to the 2015 Draft could soon be on his roster.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 17, 2020
5:34 p.m. PT: The NFL’s league year is set to start on time amid the coronavirus, but OTAs are not.
Joint statement from the NFL and NFLPA pic.twitter.com/JjzNqGQi9M
— Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) March 17, 2020
4:20 p.m. PT: Miami is breaking out the Brinks truck, signing former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones to a five-year deal, making him the highest-paid corner in the NFL.
Byron Jones’ new contract with the Dolphins will be a five-year, $82.5 million deal, including $57 million guaranteed, per source. It includes $40 million in first two years.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
3:43 p.m. PT: The Giants are strengthening the secondary, signing former Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry to a three-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports citing a source.
Former Panthers CB James Bradberry is going to the Giants…3 yr $45M with $32M GTD, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
3:08 p.m. PT: The Broncos have shored up the offensive line, inking former Detroit Lions guard Graham Glasgow to a four-year contract, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports citing a source.
The #Broncos are signing OL Graham Glasgow to a 4 year, $44M deal with $25M guaranteed, per @SPORTSTARSNYC.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
2:14 p.m. PT: NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco confirmed the 49ers are trading DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for a first-round pick.
Source confirms #49ers trade of DeForest Buckner to Colts for No. 13 overall pick. The deal becomes official on Wednesday, the first day of the new league year. https://t.co/3kFtt4w74h
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) March 16, 2020
The Cleveland Browns, meanwhile, are shoring up their offensive line.
The #Browns get their right tackle, agreeing to terms with Jack Conklin on a 3 year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guaranteed. He earns $20mil in the first year, per @RosenhausSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
1:08 p.m. PT: Another blockbuster trade. The 49ers have agreed to trade defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the No. 13 pick in the upcoming draft, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports citing a source.
Trade AND deal: Colts trade first-round pick (13th overall) to 49ers for All-Pro DT DeForest Buckner, who already has agreed to a massive contract that pays him $21 million a year and makes him the second-highest paid DT in NFL history behind only Aaron Donald, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
After today’s trade for the No. 13 overall pick, the 49ers now have two first-round picks.
Without second-, third-, and fourth-round picks, the 49ers are likely to shop one of their first-round picks to pick up more draft compensation.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
12:46 p.m. PT: Could the Rams move Todd Gurley? NFL Media’s Mike Silver reports the Rams are weighing their options.
Update: Another source insists the Rams have not put specific parameters on what they’re looking to get back for Gurley. https://t.co/OpryUJF8S7
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 16, 2020
12:15 p.m. PT: Jason-Pierre Paul is off the market, agreeing to a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
Buccaneers re-sign Jason Pierre-Paul to two-year, $27M deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/XcdJIDpxl6
— NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2020
11:46 a.m. PT: Another big-time trade, as the Baltimore Ravens send tight end Hayden Hurst to Atlanta in exchange for the Falcons’ 2020 second and fifth-round draft picks, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Trade terms.
🏈Atlanta gets: Tight end Hayden Hurst and Ravens’ 2020 4th-round pick.
🏈Baltimore gets: Falcons’ 2020 2nd-round pick and Falcons 2020 5th-round pick.
As it turns out, the Falcons’ fifth-round pick already has been sent to Jacksonville for Calais Campbell.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
10:58 a.m. PT: The Raiders have signed former Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski, NBC Sports Bay Area’s Scott Bair reports citing a source.
Using official reporter-type terms, Former Bears LB Nick Kwiatkoski has agreed on terms of a deal with the Raiders, per a league source.
As if his tweet wasn’t clear as day.
— Scott Bair (@BairNBCS) March 16, 2020
— Nick Kwiatkoski (@nkwiatkoski27) March 16, 2020
10:32 a.m. PT: Blockbuster. DeAndre Hopkins is heading to the Cardinals, according to multiple reports.
Framework of trade still being finalized, sources tell ESPN:
🏈Cardinals get DeAndre Hopkins and a late-round pick.
🏈Texans get David Johnson and a second-round pick.
Other picks involved, but Hopkins wanted a new deal that Arizona can provide.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
10:05 a.m. PT: The Cardinals have agreed to trade running back David Johnson to the Texans, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Trade: Cardinals and Texans are agreeing to a trade that will send David Johnson to Houston, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
9:45 a.m. PT: Wide receiver Phillip Dorsett says the 49ers are among a few teams expressing interest in his services, per ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
Just got off the phone with impending FA WR Phillip Dorsett. He told me, teams showing preliminary interest in him include the #NYJ, #SEA, #LAC, #SF, #LVR. He said, “I just want to come in and have a great opportunity to play and showcase how I can really flourish as a player.”
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 16, 2020
9:37 a.m. PT: ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the Cleveland Browns are closing in on tight end Austin Hooper. Schefter got word from Hooper, too.
The Cleveland Browns are working to close a deal on Austin Hooper, making him the game’s highest paid tight end, per source. Other teams can swoop in late but Browns the leader.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2020
Austin Hooper just now: “I’m definitely leaning Cleveland. Unless something comes up unexected, then no question Cleveland is the leader.”
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
9:25 a.m. PT: ESPN’s Josina Anderson is reporting that the Raiders are among teams interested in cornerback Bryon Jones.
I’m told the #Dolphins, #Jets, #Raiders, #Eagles are among the clubs that have discussed interest in impending free agent CB Byron Jones, per source.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 16, 2020
9:13 a.m. PT: Rapoport reported the Minnesota Vikings used the franchise tag on safety Anthony Harris.
From @NFLNetwork: The #Vikings franchise tag S Anthony Harris, keeping him from being free. pic.twitter.com/mivGE2vegt
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
7:31 a.m. PT: NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported the Dallas Cowboys have placed the exclusive rights franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott.
The #Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott, as expected. It’s the exclusive tag.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
7:19 a.m. PT: Schefter reported Derrick Henry is being franchise tagged by the Tennessee Titans.
Former Browns’ LB Christian Kirksey has agreed to terms on a 2-year, $16 million dollar deal with the Green Bay Packers, per his agency @SPORTSTARSNYC.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
6:19 a.m. PT: Schefter reported the Green Bay Packers and linebacker Christian Kirksey have agreed to a two-year contract.
Former Browns’ LB Christian Kirksey has agreed to terms on a 2-year, $16 million dollar deal with the Green Bay Packers, per his agency @SPORTSTARSNYC.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
5:33 a.m. PT: As previously reported, Schefter says the Kansas City Chiefs are using the franchise tag on defensive lineman Chris Jones.
No surprise, but Chiefs are placing franchise tag on DT Chris Jones today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
5:22 a.m. PT: Schefter reported the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are placing the franchise tag on edge rusher Shaq Barrett.
Bucs placed franchise tag on Shaq Barrett, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020
5:04 a.m. PT: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the New York Giants will use the franchise tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams.
Giants expected to place tag today on defensive lineman Leonard Williams, per source. Giants want him back and unwilling to let him leave.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020