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Chargers Sign C Andre James

March 18th, 2025 at 4:37pm CST by Adam La Rose

Andre James was among the players cut at the start of the new league year last week, but he has not needed to wait long to find a new deal. The veteran center signed with the Chargers on Tuesday, per a team announcement.

James spent the first six years of his career with the Raiders. That span included serving as the team’s full-time starting center from 2021 onwards. The former UDFA re-signed on a three-year deal last offseason, but just one year into the pact he was let go.

Today’s move keep James in the AFC West, and it could allow him to continue operating as a starter. The Chargers re-signed Bradley Bozeman just before free agency began, putting him on track to carry on as Los Angeles’ first-team option in the middle. James represents experienced competition for the role, though.

The 27-year-old has mostly drawn consistent PFF reviews during his career, with his best overall grade (74.6) coming in 2023. James’ evaluation took a step back last season, one in which the Raiders struggled in general up front. A bounce-back campaign in 2025 would help James rebuild his value, though, something which could be feasible if he earns the starting gig on a strong Chargers O-line.

The Bolts have tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, along with guard Zion Johnson, set to return next season. The team added another starter along the interior in the form of Mekhi Becton, who thrived in his one-and-done Eagles campaign. Becton found himself as one of the top blockers in free agency this year, and he landed a two-year Chargers pact worth up to $20MM. Expectations will be high for the former Jets draftee in particular and Los Angeles’ play up front in general.

Bozeman spent the 2022 and ’23 seasons in Carolina, but when playing out his rookie deal with the Ravens before that he worked under Greg Roman. The latter took on OC duties in Los Angeles when reuniting with head coach Jim Harbaugh last offseason, a factor in Bozeman’s first Chargers deal and his recent re-signing. The latter started all 17 games in 2024, but that may not be the case moving forward.

Rams Sign LB Nathan Landman

March 18th, 2025 at 4:20pm CST by Adam La Rose

Earlier this month, it was learned the Falcons would not issue an RFA tender to Nathan Landman. That left the linebacker free to depart on the open market, and he has done just that.

Landman agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Tuesday, per a team announcement. During his three seasons in Atlanta, the former undrafted free agent made 36 appearances and 23 starts. He could take on a notable defensive role with Los Angeles as a result.

During his debut season, Landman played seven games but saw only sparse usage on defense while handling special teams duties. His workload changed dramatically in 2023, however, with 805 defensive snaps resulting in notable production. Landman posted 110 tackles, three forced fumbles and a pair of sacks that season while filling in for the injured Troy Andersen.

Landman remained a key defender this past season, although a quad injury forced him to miss four games. A deal allowing him to remain in Atlanta was floated as a possibility once the decision was made to non-tender him (something which would have cost as little as $3.26MM). Instead of returning at a lower rate, Landman has elected to join a new team for the first time in his career.

The 26-year-old now joins a LB room which saw Christian Rozeboom depart in free agency by taking a deal with the Panthers. The Rams have also lost special teamer Jake Hummel to the Ravens while Troy Reeder remains unsigned. Landman could again find himself occupying a heavy workload on defense as a result; failing that, he should have plenty of special teams snaps available.

The Colorado product collected roughly $2.5MM during his time with the Falcons. Deals signed this deep into free agency are not particularly lucrative in most cases, but it will be interesting to see if this Rams pact checks in at a higher rate than the value of the low tender. In any case, Landman can help his 2026 earning potential with a strong season in Los Angeles.

Panthers Re-Sign WR David Moore

March 18th, 2025 at 2:07pm CST by Adam La Rose

David Moore will remain in Carolina for 2025. The veteran receiver has agreed to a one-year Panthers deal, the team announced on Tuesday.

Moore began his career with the Seahawks, and he spent time with Panthers head coach Dave Canales during that time. The pair also worked together in 2023, when Canales operated as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator. Moore followed Canales to Carolina last offseason, giving him a familiar face during his rookie head coaching campaign.

As the Panthers looked to field their best combination of receivers during the year, Moore wound up logging five starts and a 55% snap share. That represented the second-largest workload of his career, and 30-year-old produced 351 yards and three touchdowns on 32 receptions. For his career, Moore sports a 14.0 yards-per-catch average.

The former seventh-rounder has experience on special teams, and he will likely spend more time handling third phase duties if Carolina’s other wideouts take on a larger offensive role. Adam Thielen – who has been a focal point in the passing game during his two Panthers seasons – will play in 2025 on a restructured deal. 2024 first-rounder Xavier Legette also figures to see plenty of usage next season.

The Panthers also have veteran special teamer Dan Chisena in place after he re-signed last week, along with Jalen Coker (who flashed potential as an undrafted rookie last year). Carolina could very well look to the draft to add at the receiver position, but Moore will again have a role with the team in 2025.

Vikings, CB Jeff Okudah Agree To Deal

March 18th, 2025 at 10:35am CST by Adam La Rose

Jeff Okudah is set to play for a fourth career team in 2025. The former third overall pick has agreed to a one-year deal with the Vikings, per his agent (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter).

Okudah had other options on the table, per Schefter, but this move will allow him to return to the NFC North after starting his career with the Lions. The 26-year-old visited the Vikings yesterday, so this news comes as little surprise. Okudah will now look to compete for a depth role on defense with Minnesota.

Expectations were high for the Ohio State product upon entering the NFL. Things did not go according to plan for much of his Lions tenure, however, with injuries limiting him to only 10 games across his first two seasons. Okudah managed to suit up for 15 contests in 2022, but during the subsequent offseason he was traded to the Falcons. Playing out the final year of his rookie contract, he made nine Atlanta starts.

During his first foray into free agency, Okudah took a one-year with the Texans worth $4.75MM. The Grand Prairie, Texas, native suffered an injury in Week 1 and spent much of the campaign on injured reserve as a result. Okudah was thus limited to just six games for Houston, a team which has newly-extended Derek Stingley Jr. and 2024 second-rounder Kamari Lassiter atop the CB depth chart. It comes as no surprise Okudah is on the move once more, again taking a one-year pact in the process.

The secondary was a key talking point for the Vikings in the lead-in to free agency. Byron Murphy was on track to be on the of the top corners to reach the market, but he wound up re-signing on a three-year, $54MM pact. That contract (which can max out at $66MM via incentives) will keep Murphy in place as Minnesota’s top cover man, and the team has also added Isaiah Rodgers on a two-year deal. Tavierre Thomas – who has starting experience but also a long track record of special teams contributions – is in the fold as well.

Meanwhile, the likes of Stephon Gilmore, Shaquill Griffin and Fabian Moreau are all free agents at this point. The Vikings could retain one or more of those veterans, and doing so would add further to Okudah’s competition for a 2025 roster spot.

49ers Sign CB Siran Neal

March 18th, 2025 at 8:59am CST by Adam La Rose

The 49ers’ secondary has witnessed plenty of turnover during free agency, and another new face is incoming. Veteran corner and special teams ace Siran Neal is finalizing a two-year deal with San Francisco, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. The move is now official.

Neal has spent his entire career in the AFC East to date, playing with the Bills from 2018-23 and then the Dolphins last season. He has made 114 appearances, but only handled one start during that time. Neal logged a career-high 84% snap share on special teams in 2024, but Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald notes the Dolphins did not make a serious push to retain him.

On Monday, Miami worked out a deal with fellow veteran corner Artie Burns. The former first-rounder has not developed as hoped on defense, but he will be able to contribute on special teams. Provided he does so, he will help replace the third phase contributions lost by Neal’s departure.

The 30-year-old has handled triple-digit snaps on defense only three times so far in his career (and not since 2021). Neal has logged more than 2,000 special teams snaps, however, and remaining a core player in that regard will no doubt be the expectation upon arrival in San Francisco. Improving in the third phase will be a goal for new special teams coordinator Brant Boyer in particular and the 49ers in general for 2025.

San Francisco has lost cornerback Charvarius Ward and safety Talanoa Hufanga to the Broncos on the open market, adding the likes of Tre Brown and Richie Grant as low-cost options who could replace them to an extent on defense. The team’s secondary will now include Neal as well next season.

Texans, CB Derek Stingley Jr. Agree To Record-Breaking Extension

March 17th, 2025 at 11:33pm CST by Adam La Rose

For the second time this offseason, the cornerback market has been reset. Derek Stingley Jr. has agreed to a record-breaking extension, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

This will be a three-year, $90MM pact, Schefter adds. The top of the CB market sat at $25MM annually when Jaycee Horn signed his Panthers extension last week, but Stingley has sailed past that AAV mark. The latter’s deal includes a whopping $89MM guaranteed in total, per multiple reports. Clarifying the matter of locked in compensation, Dianna Russini of The Athletic notes this pact contains $63.5MM in new guarantees.

As one would expect, this agreement includes Stingley’s fifth-year option being picked up. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler confirms the extension will begin after the 2026 option year, which is worth a fully-guaranteed $17.6MM. As a result, he will be on the books through 2029.

Several receivers have worked out monster extensions in recent years, and Ja’Marr Chase‘s new Bengals contract gives him the title of the NFL’s top earner for non-quarterbacks. Corners, by contrast, have seen their market comparatively lag behind that of the WR position. Things have now changed to an extent, however, with Patrick Surtain‘s 2024 Broncos extension setting a new bar last offseason at $24MM per year. Jalen Ramsey surpassed that total shortly thereafter, and Horn moved to the top of the pecking order just before the start of free agency this spring. Now, though, Stingley has surged well ahead of his peers.

Selected third overall in 2022, Stingley entered the league with high expectations but also injury concerns. The LSU product was limited to nine games as a rookie and 11 the following season. In his abbreviated 2023 campaign, though, Stingley showcased his potential with five interceptions and 13 pass breakups. He remained healthy for this past season, matching his pervious year’s interception total while adding another two picks and a forced fumbled in the playoffs. That production helped earn Stingley first-team All-Pro honors along with a Pro Bowl nod.

In coverage, 2024 was also a sign of what can be expected moving forward. Stingley allowed a completion percentage of just 47.1% and a passer rating of 51.2 as the nearest defender last season. If he can continue that level of play while remaining near the top of the league in ball production, this pact will prove to be a worthwhile investment on the team’s part while setting Stingley up for another payday in his 20s.

2025 represented the first offseason in which the 23-year-old was eligible for an extension, and he made it clear that was his target. In the wake of a healthy campaign, general manager Nick Caserio and the Texans matched Stingley’s desire to work out a massive raise early, making this situation one of the their top offseason priorities. In cases such as this one, teams often pick up a player’s fifth-year option before ultimately working out a multi-year agreement in the summer. Well before the option deadline (in May), though, Houston has already authorized a massive commitment in the secondary.

The Texans ranked sixth against the pass in 2024, with Stingley and second-round rookie Kamari Lassiter forming a highly effective tandem. Both will remain in the fold for the foreseeable future with Lassiter having another three years on his rookie contract. Houston also has Will Anderson on the books for years to come, while fellow edge rusher Danielle Hunter would welcome an extension after signing a two-year deal in free agency last offseason. Working out an agreement on that front would keep the Texans’ nucleus intact as the team looks to move past the divisional round.

Just as the Horn deal no doubt helped Stingley’s leverage in contract talks, this mega-extension will raise the bar for other corners seeking a raise from their rookie deals. The likes of Sauce Gardner (Jets) and Trent McDuffie (Chiefs) are both 2022 draft alums, meaning they too can ink a new pact at any time. Their asking price will take into account the major spike at the top of the market which has now taken place.

Eagles Extend T Lane Johnson Through 2027

March 17th, 2025 at 10:15pm CST by Ben Levine

Lane Johnson is now on the Eagles’ books through the 2027 season. The team announced that they’ve signed their long-time lineman to a one-year extension.

The one-year extension is worth $25MM, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson still had two years remaining on his previous pact. Schefter notes that the Eagles will be paying the lineman an extra $8MM over that span, increasing his 2025 and 2026 totals to $48MM ($40MM guaranteed). When today’s reworked deal was completed, Johnson ultimately saw an additional $30MM in guaranteed money. Today’s move should also provide the Eagles with some extra breathing room under the 2025 cap.

This isn’t the first time that Johnson’s added a year (and some guaranteed money) to his contract. After inking his then-record-breaking extension in 2019, he added a year to the deal in 2023. On the other side, the Eagles have traditionally been aggressive in extending stars early. Just over a week ago, the team added two years (and more guaranteed money) to Saquon Barkley‘s existing contract.

The fourth-overall pick in the 2013 draft, Johnson has established himself as one of the franchise’s all-time greats. The veteran has earned five-straight All-Pro nods, and he won his second Super Bowl ring this past season. Despite the 2024 campaign representing his age-34 season, Johnson still finished fifth on Pro Football Focus’ positional rankings.

When Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox retired following the 2023 season, Johnson hinted that he wanted to try playing into his 40s. At the same time, the lineman estimated that he may only “realistically” have two or three more seasons left in him. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer previously predicted today’s extension, and the reporter noted that Johnson may not finish his existing deal.

While Johnson’s future plans may be a bit murky, the Eagles can at least count on having their lineman signed for the next three seasons.

Bears To Re-Sign RB Travis Homer

March 17th, 2025 at 10:11pm CST by Ben Levine

Travis Homer is sticking in Chicago. The running back is re-signing with the Bears, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is inking a one-year, $2MM deal.

The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Chicago, appearing in 26 total games. He’s emerged as a key special teamer for the Bears, compiling 13 tackles across the two campaigns while appearing in more than 60 percent of his squad’s special teams snaps.

After getting into 16 games during his debut season in Chicago, Homer was limited to 10 appearances in 2024. He got his first offensive look with the Bears this past season, collecting 34 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. The majority of his offensive looks came when Roschon Johnson was out of the lineup.

He had much more offensive responsibility during his first four years in Seattle, where he collected 917 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 135 touches. The Bears are expected to return the same D’Andre Swift-led backfield in 2025, but with only Ian Wheeler providing current competition at RB3, Homer could see a greater uptick in offensive playing time.

Falcons Re-Sign DL Kentavius Street

March 17th, 2025 at 8:54pm CST by Ben Levine

Kentavius Street is set to spend at least another season in Atlanta. The Falcons announced that they re-signed the free agent defensive lineman.

Street was traded from the Eagles to the Falcons during the 2023 campaign. At the time, he was expected to be a temporary replacement for Grady Jarrett, who had suffered a season-ending injury. Street ended up playing himself into a gig for the 2024 campaign, as the team re-signed him last offseason.

The 28-year-old ended up having a significant rotational role for the Falcons last year. He collected 15 tackles and one sack in 13 games, appearing in one third of his team’s defensive snaps. A former fourth-round pick by the 49ers, the lineman’s best season came with the Saints in 2022, when he finished with 3.5 sacks and eight QB hits.

With Jarrett now out the door, there could be more opportunities for Street in 2025. The team’s current defensive line grouping features the likes of David Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus, and free agent acquisition Morgan Fox.

The Falcons officially announced a handful of additional moves today. Among the signings, the team revealed that cornerback/special teamer Mike Ford inked a two-year deal with the organization.

Minor NFL Transactions: 3/17/25

March 17th, 2025 at 8:05pm CST by Ben Levine

Today’s minor moves:

Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Las Vegas Raiders

New Orleans Saints

New York Jets

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Raiders are retaining a key rotational cornerback in Darnay Holmes. After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Giants, the former fourth-round pick joined Las Vegas at the end of the 2024 preseason. He ended up getting into 16 games for his new squad, collecting 30 tackles and three passes defended while appearing in about 28 percent of his team’s defensive snaps.

With Nick Caley now installed as Houston’s new offensive coordinator, the former TE/FB coach was obviously going to bring in a player at the position. He landed on a familiar face, as Caley coached Jakob Johnson when the two were together in New England. The veteran fullback has appeared in 70 career games, although he was limited to only three appearances in 2024 while bouncing on and off the Giants’ roster.

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