NFL Free Agency Tracker 3/19

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Mar 19, 2021

Nov 19, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Riley Reiff (71) against the Los Angeles Rams at U.S. Bank Stadium. Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Burrow gets protection.

The Bengals are signing OT Riley Reiff, source said. He’s agreed to terms.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

Golladay to Baltimore?

Here’s a twist to the free-agent WRs: the Ravens have reached out to Kenny Golladay’s agent, Todd France, to inquire about the former Lions’ wideout.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Upcoming trade for Hicks?

Boom

— akiem hicks (@The_Dream99) March 19, 2021

Houston gets a punter.

#EAGLES EXTRA SCOOP: Former Eagles punter Cam Johnston has agreed to a 3-year, $8 million deal with the Houston Texans, per source.

The deal includes a $1 million signing bonus and $3 million in guaranteed money.

Here's more: https://t.co/GADld2rVES
— Mike Kaye (@mike_e_kaye) March 19, 2021

Broncos lock up Simmons, long-term.

Breaking:

Per source: #Broncos are getting close to re-signing safety Justin Simmons, not done yet but will be.

4-year, $61 million dollar deal with $35 million in guarantees.

Long time coming for All-Pro/Pro Bowler.@KOAColorado @jsimms1119

(Broncos aren't done, either) pic.twitter.com/aQJ07fXEkd

— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) March 19, 2021

A talented DT hits the market.

Zac Taylor says #Bengals are releasing Geno Atkins.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) March 19, 2021

Bears saying not so fast Baltimore?

The #Bears have been making an aggressive pitch to sign Kenny Golladay, and the belief is they have offered 1-year deal in the $11M-$12M range, per @BradBiggs. The plan would be to pair Golladay with Allen Robinson and give Chicago one of the best receiver duos in the NFL.

— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) March 19, 2021

Denver makes Simmons the league’s highest paid safety.

Broncos, safety Justin Simmons agree to four-year, $61 million deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/CysIGQEtcd
— NFL (@NFL) March 19, 2021

Texans continue to add talent.

Former Chargers’ OL Cole Toner reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Forrest Lamp garnering interest?

Source said the #Vikings are one of the teams that free-agent guard Forrest Lamp is looking at. Lamp started all 16 games last season for the Los Angeles Chargers. And, yes, the Vikings indeed do need at least one guard (maybe two if Ezra Cleveland moves to left tackle).
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) March 19, 2021

Steelers starting CB able to seek trade.

Steelers have granted permission to starting CB Steven Nelson to seek a trade, per source. Nelson, who turned 28 in January, has been graded as one of the league’s top cornerbacks in recent seasons by @PFF.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Patriots continue to retool the defense.

The #Patriots are signing LB Raekwon McMillan to a one-year deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2021

Falcons add LB depth.

Former Patriots’ LB Brandon Copeland is signing with the Falcons on 1-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Colts get in on the LB bonanza!

Former Colts’ LB Anthony Walker is signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Browns, per @DrewJRosenhaus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

JuJu back to the Burg.

Former Steelers’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

We have a QB trade! No, not that one…

Source: Rather than releasing him, the #Bengals traded QB Ryan Finley to the #Texans.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

JuJu will hit FA again next year.

JuJu to the #Steelers on a 1-year worth $8M, source said. He had better offers from the #Ravens and the #Chiefs. But stays in PIT. https://t.co/Kz9aaR1srN
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

New York Football Giants are looking for some secondary help.

Former #Titans first-round CB Adoree' Jackson is expected to visit the #Giants, source said. We’ll see if it turns into a signing, but Jackson could also make other visits.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

Addition by subtraction. Bears add CB to replace Fuller.

Former Lions’ CB Desmond Trufant is signing a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Lions get their kicker for next year.

For the #Lions and their new kicker Randy Bullock, it's one year, $1.5 million with $750K guaranteed, per source. Max $1.75M. https://t.co/1ezmEzksFS
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2021

Jags going a different direction at #1?

The #Jaguars are hosting free agent QB CJ Beathard on a tryout, per the wire. A possible new QB for depth.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

Bengals and Texans trade is official.

Trade terms: Bengals traded QB Ryan Finley and a 7th-round pick to the Texans for the 6th-round pick that they had from the Dolphins, per source. https://t.co/ng2B7Cp0mD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Jets pick up a TE.

Excited for @Kroft86 agreeing to a 1 year contract with the @nyjets
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 19, 2021

A potential deal on the way for Golladay?

I'm told the #Giants talks with WR Kenny Golladay are "heating up," per source.

Still has to be taken across finish line!
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 19, 2021

49ers not done adding offensive beef?

#Packers five-year starting guard Lane Taylor visited the #49ers today, mostly as a medical check-in five months off an ACL tear. Source said the knee was on schedule. Another potential offensive line addition down the road?
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

Eagles land a Harris.

Vikings’ free-agent safety Anthony Harris is signing a one-year, $5 million deal with the Eagles, @DrewJRosenhaus tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021

Seattle retains one of their own.

The #Seahawks are re-signing RB Chris Carson to a two-year deal worth up to $14.625 million, per source. The deal was done by @Casey_Muir1 and @Murphy_McGuire of @OctagonFootball
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2021

Lindsay finds a home in Houston.

Pumped for Phillip Lindsay ( @I_CU_boy ) agreeing to a 1 year deal with the @HoustonTexans
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 19, 2021

Browns pick up a running mate for Myles Garrett.

Former #Eagles DL Malik Jackson Is signing with the #Browns, source said
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021

Cardinals add a TE.

TE Dan Arnold has agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers, per source.

Reunited with former Saints coach Joe Brady.

Terms: 2 years, $6 M@nflnetwork @gmfb
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 20, 2021