The launch of Free Agency is finally here! From 5 p.m. on Monday, the negotiations can officially begin – the big chair shift is then usually a matter of minutes. In the SPOX live ticker you won’t miss any of the upcoming spectacular changes.
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5.10 p.m.: According to information from Jordan Schultz, one of the best running backs on the market is staying with his team The Arizona Cardinals are regarding to extend James Conner’s contract. Conner recorded 15 rushing touchdowns last season following joining Arizona from the Steelers.
The other Cardinals back, meanwhile, finds a new home: Chase Edmonds joins the Dolphins! Edmonds is set to sign for 2 years and $12.6 million ($6.1 million guaranteed). That’s a great scheme fitEdmond’s explosiveness and qualities as a receiver should come into their own in the new Dolphins offense.
5:01 p.m.: And there is the first change! Alex Cappa goes to Cincinnati. According to Schefter, the ex-Bucs guard will sign a four-year, $40 million deal there on Wednesday. It’s an open secret that the Bengals needed to do something on their O-Line. Center Ryan Jensen was also traded here – but he extended the contract with the Bucs following it became clear that Brady would continue. Cappa has for the last two years over 1,000 snaps each for the Bucs completed and allowed 35 quarterback pressures in 896 pass-blocking snaps last season. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, now has to replace both starting guards following the resignation of Ali Marpet.
4:58 p.m.: Also the Los Angeles Rams hold one of their own free agents: Offensive Tackle Joseph Noteboom signs for 3 years and 40 million dollars! Thereof 25 million guaranteed. Noteboom had 279 snaps last year – it’s quite possible that this is the contract with Noteboom to succeed Andrew Whitworth.
4:52 p.m.: We still have a last minute deal! the Miami Dolphins hold Emmanuel Ogbah. He signs for 4 years, $65 million, of which $32 million is guaranteed. That’s a pretty proud deal, Ogbah has had two good years in Miami, but also benefited a lot from the Dolphins’ aggressive scheme. Presumably he would still have had a very stable market, instead he stays in Miami. With the deal, it’s almost fair to assume that Chandler Jones and Von Miller will be heading towards $20 million a year.
4:46 p.m.: In a few minutes, the negotiation window will be officially open! And if I currently interpret the vibes like this, there are some indications that that JC Jackson will soon be a Los Angeles Charger…
16.30 o’clock: As for potential trade compensation for Watson, the Texans don’t seem to back down: According to Rapoport Houston still wants three first-round picks and more for Watson. There has recently been talk of additional mid-round picks and also players in return for the quarterback, who still has a number of civil lawsuits on his hands and might still be suspended by the league.
4:11 p.m.: Less than an hour before the deals start pouring in! A personality that will also shape the next decisions for some teams is Deshaun Watson. Since it has become clear that Watson will not be prosecuted, the trade market seems to be ramping up once more. Adam Schefter just reported that Watson will be up for the next 48 hours with the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints, and potentially other teams will meet. It is conceivable that we will also have a decision here by the end of the week.
Free Agency: Packers entlassen Za’Darius Smith
3:56 p.m.: Another offensive line contract extension: The Atlanta Falcons just renewed Jake Matthews. The left tackle signs for 3 years and $52.5 million. The Falcons continue to vacate cap for this year, as they did with quarterback Matt Ryan’s recent contract reshuffle.
3.45 p.m.: Both Buffalo Bills ongoing remodeling: The Bills part ways with offensive lineman Daryl Williams, a steady starter at Buffalo for the past two years, having landed a new three-year contract just the previous year. Williams, who tackled right in Buffalo and then over the past season also played right guard would have made just over $8 million in the upcoming season. Given the chronic tackle shortage on the market, it can’t be ruled out that he’ll get a similar amount somewhere else now – as long as a team really sees him as a tackle. Meanwhile receives Center Mitch Morse one contract extension a two years and up to $19.5 million. 12 million of them are guaranteed.
3:34 p.m.: Green Bay, the third: After reaching an agreement with Preston Smith, sacked Packers pass rusher Za’Darius Smith. Green Bay had tried to reach a financial agreement, but in the end both sides agreed to separate. Green Bay gains $15.75 million in cap space and Smith is coming on the market as a free agent and as a released player would not strain a potential prospect’s compensatory pick formula. Even Offensive Tackle Billy Turner has just been released.
3:28 p.m.: We’re staying in Green Bay because it fits in so well too: Edge defender Preston Smith gets a new deal with the Packers. Smith was considered to the last candidate for dismissal for cap reasons, now both sides have agreed as follows: Smith signs one 4-year, $52.5 million contract extension. According to initial reports, Green Bay is scheduled for 2022 Win $8 million in Cap Space.
3:19 p.m.: While the Buccaneers are mostly excited regarding the return of their Hall-of-Famer quarterback today, they’re in Green Bay one step further: We have known for a few days that Aaron Rodgers will continue – now it’s up to cap management. Namely it’s regarding Wide Receiver Davante Adams: He had received the franchise tag, but now has informing the team that he will not play under the tag. Loud NFL-Network-Insider Ian Rapoport, both sides are still far from each other in the contract talks. To be honest, I would have been surprised if Adams had played under the tag. But until Deadline is 15. July is still much time – and from a short-term cap perspective, a long-term contract for Green Bay would be helpful anyway. I continue to expect that both sides will ultimately come to an agreement.
3:10 p.m.: With this we are trying to focus more on today – and there are many exciting players who probably will change teams in a few hours. One of the top contenders out there is cornerback J.C. Jackson, who surprisingly didn’t get a new contract or at least the franchise tag in New England. Here the rumors are multiplying, following which the Chargers are said to be very interested. JC Jackson and Khalil Mack in the same offseason – that would be spectacular and would coach Brandon Staley completely different options than last season, when you often got the impression that he was there for personal reasons too many compromises had to come down and might not implement his defensive style. In addition to the Chargers should primarily the Raiders are also very interested. Is there a division-internal duel for the services of the top corner?
3:05 p.m.: And so that we are generally all on the same wavelength, I have the most important deals and decisions of the last few days To start into today’s madness, summarized:
3:03 p.m.: Gives Brady’s resignation rather according to the notorious swinger guidelines – “everything is possible, nothing must” – the big sensation at the start of the week was already on Sunday evening. Here is the comment by colleague Blumberg.
3pm: Welcome, and all aboard for today’s madness! The last few days in the NFL have already been wild – today the free agency carousel is really rolling! From 5 p.m the first changes will leak out, of course you won’t miss anything here!
NFL: Free Agency 2022 – the most important dates
The new league year begins on Wednesday, March 16 at 9 p.m. German time. Only then are all trades and all potentially previously leaked deals officially signed.
But as of today, the advisors of prospective free agents can officially negotiate with teams – and experience has shown that things are already going well. From 5 p.m this window opens.
NFL Free Agency: These players receive the Franchise Tag
One way to keep a player going free agent is through the franchise tag.
This automatically earns the player a one-year salary at a lucrative salary for the coming season and can only be poached by another team for substantial compensation.
All information regarding the Franchise Day can be found here
NFL: Players under the Franchise Tag
| player | Position | Team | Salary 2022 |
| Davante Adams | Wide Receiver | Green Bay Packers | 18.4 Mio. Dollar |
| Chris Godwin | Wide Receiver | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 19.1 Mio. Dollar |
| Cam Robinson | Offensive Tackle | Jacksonville Jaguars | 16.6 Mio. Dollar |
| Orlando Brown | Offensive Tackle | Kansas City Chiefs | 16.6 Mio. Dollar |
| Mike Gesicki | Tight End | Miami Dolphins | 10.9 Mio. Dollar |
| David Njoku | Tight End | Cleveland Browns | 10.9 Mio. Dollar |
| Dalton Schultz | Tight End | Dallas Cowboys | 10.9 Mio. Dollar |
| Jessie Bates | Safety | Cincinnati Bengals | 12.9 Mio. Dollar |
