2017 NFL Free Agency updates for Thursday, March 9th
With the usual flurry of announcements made today, it can be difficult keeping track of who went where. Below we made our (best) attempt to keep everyone apprised of all of the free agency moves made thus far today.
Stephon Gilmore
Bills free agent CB Stephon Gilmore expects to sign with New England barring any final snags, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
DeSean Jackson
BREAKING: WR DeSean Jackson will sign with the Bucs once Free Agency begins.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2017
Andrew Whitworth
Framework of Andrew Whitworth deal between Rams and @_SportsTrust: 3 years, $36M, $15M guar, including $2.5M guar in Year 2.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Nick Perry
Hearing Packers have a long-term agreement with Nick Perry. Huge win Green Bay. Keep the pass rushing LB. Should be announced today
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 9, 2017
Mike Glennon
When Mike Glennon’s deal is finalized with #Bears, it’s expected to be 3 years for an average of $14.5M, source says. Will still draft a QB
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Jamaal Charles
#Seahawks & RB Jamaal Charles have mutual interest, sources say, & a visit is expected when Charles begins taking them. A potential new home
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Robert Woods
Meanwhile, the #Rams are signing WR Robert Woods, formerly of the #Bills. Best blocking WR available
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
JC Tretter
JC Tretter will officially be a Cleveland Brown in about five hours. That deal is getting done. Expected to be their new center.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2017
Torrey Smith
https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/839870977735593984
Quintin Demps
Quintin Demps to Chicago Bears on three-year deal, averages $4.5 million per year
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 9, 2017
Ted Ginn Jr.
Wide Receiver Ted Ginn Junior is signing with the New Orleans Saints per sources
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2017
Terrell McClain
Redskins are signing Cowboys Free Agent DT Terrell McClain to a 4 yr, $21M+ deal.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2017
Dre Kirkpatrick
The #Bengals are keeping CB Dre Kirkpatrick, source said. They fought for him and get it done.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
Reshad Jones
Dolphins giving S Reshad Jones a 5-year, $60 million ext that includes $35m gtd, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Brock Osweiler
Stunner: Texans trade Brock Osweiler AND 2018 2nd-rd pick to CLEV for Browns to take Osweiler contract off Houston books, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Micah Hyde
https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/839951641445036037
Luke Joeckel
Joeckel deal in Seattle worth up to $8m. Not bad for a guy many were ready to throw on the scrap heap. Chance to reset his career.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2017
A.J. Bouye
A.J. Bouye to join Jaguars on five-year, $67.5 million deal, https://t.co/julbC5IoKm
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 9, 2017
Kenny Britt
Barring a breakdown in negotiations, #Browns are expected to sign veteran WR Kenny Britt later today, source told ESPN.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 9, 2017
Texans bring back both specialists
The @HoustonTexans have re-signed unrestricted free agents P Shane Lechler and K @9nicknovak. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed: pic.twitter.com/0OFW9xusvQ
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) March 9, 2017
Jaquizz Rodgers
Buccaneers are giving RB Jacquizz Rodgers a two-year, $3.3 million contract, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
Tyrod Taylor
https://twitter.com/buffalobills/status/839971433774272514
Russell Okung
Chargers beat out Vikings to land Russell Okung, who agrees to four-year dealhttps://t.co/dUV4B5V2YP pic.twitter.com/6X7HYz6ANG
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 9, 2017