Eagles To Sign LB Arnold Ebiketie
After playing out his rookie contract in Atlanta, Arnold Ebiketie is heading to Philly. The free agent linebacker is signing with the Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
It will be a one-year deal for the former second-round pick. Ebiketie can earn up to $7.3MM this upcoming season, including $4.3MM in guaranteed money.
The 38th-overall pick in the 2022, Ebiketie didn’t necessarily live up to his draft billing in Atlanta. He started only 12 of his 67 games across four seasons, appearing in less than half of his team’s defensive snaps. He did show some ability to get after the QB, including a stretch between 2023 and 2024 when he totaled 12 sacks.
His counting stats took a step back in 2025, as the 27-year-old finished with career-lows in sacks (two) and QB hits (six). Pro Football Focus was generally a fan of his performance, ranking him 27th among 119 qualifying edge defenders. While the site identifies pass-rushing as his best skill, they also gave him solid marks for his run-stuffing ability.
More to come…
Seahawks Sign S Rodney Thomas; Re-Sign S D’Anthony Bell, DT Brandon Pili
The Seahawks made a handful of minor defensive moves today. Most notably, the team added former Colts starting safety Rodney Thomas, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The team also re-signed special teamer/safety D’Anthony Bell, per Jordan Schultz. Finally, the team re-signed defensive tackle Brandon Pili to a one-year, $2MM pact, per Pelissero.
A 2022 seventh-round pick, Thomas immediately carved out a role in Indy. He started 10 of his 17 appearances as a rookie, collecting 52 tackles, six passes defended, and four interceptions. He started 15 of his 17 games as a sophomore, but his numbers dropped to 34 stops and two picks. He found himself mostly playing a special teams role over the past two years, collecting 28 tackles over that stretch.
The Seahawks recently lost Coby Bryant via free agency, so there could be snaps significant snaps to soak up. Ty Okada and Julian Love will lead the depth chart, but Bryant could find himself with a defensive role as a key backup behind that duo.
After spending three seasons in Cleveland, Bell joined the Seahawks last offseason. He was mostly signed for his special teams prowess, and he ended up garnering 251 snaps with that unit. However, the veteran spent some time on defense when Love missed games, and Bell ultimately started a pair of games while getting into 96 defensive snaps.
He was waived by the Seahawks late in December and didn’t end up sticking around for the team’s Super Bowl run. He was claimed off waivers by the Panthers, where he ended his season. As a free agent, Bell is now heading back to Seattle, with Schultz noting that it’s another one-year deal for the 29-year-old.
Pili started the season on the practice squad but eventually got his way into 13 games for the Seahawks. Byron Murphy and Jarran Reed will both be back at nose tackle and defensive tackle (respectively) in 2026, so Pili will likely compete with holdover Rylie Mills for leftover snaps at either position.
Cowboys Release QB Will Grier
The Cowboys are clearing some QB depth. According to ESPN’s Todd Archer, the team is cutting quarterback Will Grier.
A 2019 third-round pick by the Panthers, Grier had been with the Cowboys organization for the past year-plus. He spent the final two months of the 2024 season on the practice squad (before a late-season promotion), and he remained on the taxi squad for the entirety of the 2025 campaign.
There was initially some hope that he’d compete with Joe Milton for the QB2 gig behind Dak Prescott in 2026. However, that opportunity quickly came to an end when the Cowboys signed Sam Howell to be their primary backup at the position. That made Grier expendable.
The QB got a two-game look with the Panthers as a rookie, going winless while completing 28 of his 52 pass attempts for 228 yards and four interceptions. He lasted one more year in Carolina before getting cut, and that led to his first stint with the Cowboys. He spent both the 2021 and 2022 campaigns in Dallas before bouncing around the NFL in 2023, when he spent time with the Bengals, Patriots, and Chargers.
He spent most of the 2024 season on the Eagles practice squad before catching on with the Cowboys for his second stint with the organization. Now, Grier will be hunting for yet another NFL opportunity.
Cardinals To Sign OL Elijah Wilkinson
After emerging as a full-time starter with the Falcons in 2025, Elijah Wilkinson is heading to Arizona. The free agent offensive lineman is signing with the Cardinals, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston.
The former UDFA has held steady gigs throughout his career, but injuries were recently disrupting recent seasons. Wilkinson landed on injured reserve three times between 2020 and 2023, forcing him to miss 24 games over that span. That stretch included a brief stint with the Falcons, where he started nine games.
After getting into only two games in 2024, the lineman rebounded by starting a career-high 17 games in Atlanta this past season. Pro Football Focus graded him 54th among 84 qualifying OTs, with the site favoring his run blocking over his pass blocking.
This move will be a reunion for the 31-year-old, who started nine of his 10 appearances with the Cardinals in 2023. He mostly played guard during that first stint, but he could be an option for Arizona opposite Paris Johnson at offensive tackle. The team moved on from versatile lineman Evan Brown earlier today, so there will surely be some kind of role for Wilkinson in 2026 either way.
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/12/26
Today’s minor moves:
Arizona Cardinals
- Signed: CB Starling Thomas, DE Jonah Williams
Chicago Bears
- Signed: S Elijah Hicks, G Jordan McFadden
Detroit Lions
- Signed: WR Tom Kennedy, LB Trevor Nowaske
Las Vegas Raiders
- Signed: WR Dareke Young
Los Angeles Rams
- Signed: LB Grant Stuard
New York Jets
- Signed: OL Xavier Newman-Johnson
Seattle Seahawks
- Signed: FB Brady Russell
- Released: CB Tyler Hall
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Signed: S Miles Killebrew
Tennessee Titans
- Signed: S Jerrick Reed
RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/12/26
One exclusive rights free agent decision to pass along:
ERFAs
Tendered:
- Broncos: DL Jordan Jackson
Jackson is all but assured to return to Denver next season via his one-year, $1.075MM tender. The former Saints sixth-round pick has been with the Broncos since 2023. He had 17 tackles and one sack with Denver in 2024, but he was limited to only five games this past year.
Chiefs To Sign RB Emari Demercado
The Chiefs continue to revamp their running backs room. After agreeing to a deal with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, the team is now adding Emari Demercado to the mix, per Jordan Schultz.
The former Cardinals running back is joining Kansas City via a one-year deal. The signing comes following a tumultuous final season in Arizona for Demercado.
The third-year RB entered the season as the RB3 behind James Conner and Trey Benson, but he mostly stuck in the role even after each of his teammates suffered season-ending injuries. He got a look alongside replacements Michael Carter and Bam Knight in Week 5 prior to a headline-grabbing gaffe.
Demercado was set to score on a 72-yard touchdown run but let go of the ball for a touchback right before he crossed the goal line. The Cardinals led 21-6 at the time and proceeded to lose the game. Now-fired coach Jonathan Gannon was seen yelling at his RB after the play, and the coach eventually incurred a $100K fine after appearing to shove Demercado.
The 27-year-old rebounded temporarily with a 79 rushing yards in Week 9 and 104 yards from scrimmage in Week 10. A high-ankle sprain later knocked him out for three weeks, and he tallied only 108 total yards in four games following his return.
The former UDFA has shown some occasional flashes throughout his career, and he’s showcased some ability as both a rusher and a pass-catcher. The Chiefs made Walker their biggest splash of this week, giving the RB close to $29MM in guaranteed money to replace Isiah Pacheco. With Kareem Hunt also unsigned, Demercado could easily slide into the RB2 role in Kansas City, although he may see some competition from 2025 seventh-round pick Brashard Smith.
Eagles To Sign CB Jonathan Jones
Following a one-year stop in Washington, Jonathan Jones is sticking in the NFC East. The veteran cornerback is signing a one-year deal with the Eagles, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Jones joined the Commanders last offseason following nearly a decade-long stint in New England. He started seven of his 12 appearances in Washington, compiling 41 tackles and five passes defended. Pro Football Focus ultimately graded him 100th among 112 qualifying cornerbacks. Jones spent an early chunk of the season on IR while nursing a hamstring injury.
Prior to his stop in Washington, Jones made 132 appearances in nine seasons with the Patriots. A 2016 undrafted free agent, Jones evolved from a special teamer into a key defender in New England. He earned the bulk of his 71 Patriots starts during his final three years with the organization, including a 2023 campaign where he ranked 21st among 127 qualifiers on Pro Football Focus’ positional rankings.
Jones also got into eight playoff games with the Patriots, earning a pair of Super Bowl rings along the way. When all was said and done, his tenure with the organization ended with him having compiled 477 stops, 11 interceptions, and 10 forced fumbles.
After primarily playing in the slot early in his career, Jones has transitioned to the outside over the past few seasons. He could serve in either role in Philly, although he’ll likely find himself on the bench to start games. Quinyon Mitchell and new addition Riq Woolen will be penciled in for the outside while Cooper DeJean soaks up most of the snaps out of the slot.
Raiders To Sign FB Connor Heyward
While Cameron Heyward inked an extension with the Steelers earlier this week, his brother is heading elsewhere. Fullback Connor Heyward is signing with the Raiders, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
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It’s a two-year deal for Heyward. The contract offers a max value of $5.5MM with $2MM fully guaranteed.
The 2022 sixth-round pick has spent his entire career in Pittsburgh, and he hasn’t missed a game through his four professional seasons. He actually showed some pass-catching prowess early in his career, including a 2023 campaign where he hauled in 23 catches. Since then, he’s been limited to nine total catches.
This past year, Heyward added some wildcat QB formations to his resume. He finished the year with 15 carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns. At the same time, he’s continued to be a solid blocker, with Pro Football Focus giving him some elite grades for his pass-blocking ability.
Per Rapoport, the Steelers were interested in bringing back the FB for another season. Ultimately, new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak wanted Heyward as part of his offense, where he’ll be tasked with protecting RB Ashton Jeanty and expected first-overall pick Fernando Mendoza.
Titans To Sign TE Kylen Granson
Following a disappointing one-year stint in Philly, Kylen Granson is heading to Tennessee. The tight end is signing a one-year deal with the Titans, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The 2021 fourth-round pick showed some flashes throughout his rookie contract in Indy. He only missed six games during his four years with the Colts, hauling in 86 catches. He had his best showing between 2022 and 2023, when he hauled in 61 total catches for 670 yards and one touchdown.
Granson saw his targets drop in 2024 before hitting free agency. He caught on with the Eagles but served as the team’s third tight end behind Dallas Goedert and Grant Calcaterra. He finished the campaign with a career-low seven catches for 40 yards. While his offensive numbers suffered, Pro Football Focus was still pretty fond of his pass-blocking ability in 2025.
Now, he’ll look to revive his career in Tennessee. The Titans will see some significant change to their TEs room in 2026, as starter Chigoziem Okonkwo left via free agency for the Commanders. The team has since added Daniel Bellinger to a grouping that includes holdover Gunnar Helm.