The 2023 AFC North free agency period began with the Ravens placing the non-exclusive franchise tag on its starting quarterback. The Bengals contain the most room to maneuver in free agency and they have seemingly made all the right moves the last two offseasons. We will update this division’s free agency and offseason moves on a daily basis.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive free agents
QB Lamar Jackson (non-exclusive franchise tag)
RB Kenyan Drake
RB Justice Hill (re-signed)
WR Demarcus Robinson
WR Sammy Watkins
OG Ben Powers (Agreed to terms with Broncos)
RT Ja’Wuan James
TE Josh Oliver
Lamar Jackson (pictured vs. Atlanta in 2018) has run for 4,437 yards in five seasons.
Defensive free agents
DE Justin Houston
DE Jason Pierre-Paul
DE Steven Means
DL Calais Campbell (released)
OLB Vince Biegel
CB Marcus Peters
CB Kyle Fuller
CB Trayvon Mullen (re-signed)
CB Kevon Seymour
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on QB Lamar Jackson, which gives him the right to negotiate potential offers from other teams
Hired former Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken to be its new offensive coordinator after the team agreed to part ways with former OC Greg Roman
Traded S Chuck Clark to the New York Jets for a 2024 seventh-round pick
Re-signed RB Justice Hill on a two-year deal, CB Trayvon Mullen
Lost OG Ben Powers (Broncos)
Cleveland Browns
Offensive free agents
QB Jacoby Brissett (Agreed to terms with Commanders)
RB Kareem Hunt
RB D’Ernest Johnson
OT Chris Hubbard
OC Ethan Pocic (re-signed)
TE Jesse James
TE Pharoah Brown
Defensive free agents
DE Jadeveon Clowney (released)
DE Stephen Weatherly
DE Chase Winovich (Agreed to terms with Texans)
DT Taven Bryan (Agreed to terms with Colts)
LB Deion Jones
LB Anthony Walker, Jr.
LB Jordan Kunaszyk
LB Sione Takitaki (re-signed)
CB Greedy Williams
S Ronnie Harrison
S John Johnson III (released)
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Decided to part ways with defensive coordinator Joe Woods and hired former Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz to the same position
Lost QB coach Drew Petzing, who left to become the Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator
Signed OT Jack Conklin to a four-year extension in December 2022
Re-signed OC Graham Pocic on a three-year deal, LB Sione Takitaki on a two-year deal
Designated S John Johnson III and DE Jadaveon Clowney as post June 1 releases
Agreed to terms with DT Dalvin Tomlinson (Vikings) on a four-year deal, OLB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (Texans) on a three-year deal, S Juan Thornhill (Chiefs) on a three-year deal
Released CB William Jackson, CB Carlins Platel, LB Myles Jack
Agreed to terms with CB Patrick Peterson (Vikings) on a two-year deal, OG Nate Herbig (Eagles) on a two-year deal, OG Isaac Seumalo (Eagles) on a three-year deal, LB Cole Holcomb (Commanders), LB Elandon Roberts (Dolphins) on a two-year deal
S Minkah Fitzpatrick restructured his contract
Reportedly lost CB Cam Sutton (Lions), LB Robert Spillane (Raiders), LB Devin Bush (Seahawks)
Re-signed S Damontae Kazee on a two-year deal, DL Larry Ogunjobi on a three-year deal
The AFC South’s free agency/offseason period started with the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts hiring new head coaches. The Titans will have a new look in 2023 after releasing a number of prominent veterans. How aggressive will the Jaguars be in free agency? Please come back day-to-day as we will provide live updates on each of your favorite teams.
AFC South
Tennessee Titans
Offensive free agents
WR Robert Woods (released)
WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (re-signed)
TE Austin Hooper
TE Geoff Swaim
RB Dontrell Hilliard
RB Trenton Cannon
OC Corey Levin
OC Ben Jones (released)
OG Nate Davis (Reportedly agreed to terms with Bears)
OT Taylor Lewan (released)
OT Le’Raven Clark
OT Dennis Daley
K Randy Bullock
Defensive free agents
DE DeMarcus Walker
DE Mario Edwards
DE Da’Shawn Hand
OLB Bud Dupree (released)
LB Zach Cunningham (released)
LB Dylan Cole
LB David Long (Agreed to terms with the Dolphins)
OLB Joe Jones
S A.J. Moore
S Andrew Adams
CB Lonnie Johnson
CB Terrance Mitchell
CB Joshua Kalu
LS Morgan Cox
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Parted ways with offensive coordinator Todd Downing and promoted passing game coordinator Tim Kelly to fill the position. Promoted assistant OL coach Jason Houghtaling to be its offensive line coach and TE coach Luke Stekel will now serve as the team’s run game analyst
Hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant DL coach Lori Locust as its defensive quality control coach, making her the first female full-time coach in Titans team history
Released OLB Bud Dupree, LB Zach Cunningham, WR Robert Woods, K Randy Bullock, OC Ben Jones and OT Taylor Lewan
Placed one-year RFA tenders on DL Teair Tart, OC Aaron Brewer
Reportedly agreed to terms with OT Andre Dillard (Eagles) on a three-year deal, LB Luke Gifford (Cowboys) on a two-year deal, CB Sean Bunting (Buccaneers) on a one-year deal
Re-signed WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine on a one-year deal
Lost OG Nate Davis (Bears), LB David Long (Dolphins)
Houston Texans
Offensive free agents
QB Kyle Allen (Agreed to terms with Bills)
QB Jeff Driskel
OL Justin Britt (released)
OG AJ Cann (released)
OL Justin McCray
RB Rex Burkhead
RB Royce Freeman
WR Chris Moore
WR Phillip Dorsett
TE O.J. Howard
TE Jordan Akins
Defensive free agents
OLB Derek Rivers
OLB Kevin Pierre-Louis
OLB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (Agreed to terms with the Browns)
Announced the hiring of former San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik as its new offensive coordinator and hired former Arizona Cardinals DL coach Matt Burke as its new defensive coordinator
Released C Justin Britt, OG AJ Cann, DE Mario Addison
Traded a 2023 sixth-round pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for OG Shaq Mason and a 2023 seventh-round pick
Agreed on contract extensions for OT Laremy Tunsil on a three-year deal, LS Jon Weeks, DT Taylor Stallworth and OC Scott Quessenberry
Re-signed CB Tavierre Thomas
Traded WR Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick and 2024 sixth-round pick
Reportedly agreed to terms with QB Case Keenum (Bills) on a two-year deal, RB Mike Boone (Broncos) on a two-year deal, DT Sheldon Rankins (Jets) on a one-year deal, WR Noah Brown (Cowboys) on a one-year deal, LB Chase Winovich (Browns) on a one-year deal, DT Hassan Ridgeway (49ers) on a one-year deal
Lost OLB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo (Browns), QB Kyle Allen (Bills)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive free agents
QB C.J. Beathard (re-signed)
TE Evan Engram (franchised)
WR Marvin Jones
TE Chris Manhertz
TE Dan Arnold
OT Brandon Murphy
OT Jawaan Taylor (Agreed to terms with the Chiefs)
Re-signed S Andrew Wingard on a three-year deal, CB Tre Herndon on a two-year deal
Lost OT Jawaan Taylor (Chiefs)
Indianapolis Colts
Offensive free agents
OT Dennis Kelly
OG Matt Pryor
WR Ashton Dulin (re-signed)
WR Parris Campbell (Agreed to terms with Giants)
WR Kristian Wilkerson
QB Matt Ryan (released)
PK Chase McLaughlin
Defensive free agents
DE Yannick Ngakoue
DE Ben Banogu
DE Tyquan Lewis (re-signed)
DT Byron Cowart
CB Brandon Facyson (Agreed to terms with the Raiders)
CB Tony Brown (re-signed)
S Armani Watts
S Rodney McLeod
LB Bobby Okereke (Agreed to terms with the Giants)
LB E.J. Speed (re-signed)
P Matt Haack
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen to be its next head coach and went on to hire former Jacksonville Jaguars passing game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter to be its offensive coordinator
Hired former Notre Dame coach Brian Mason to be its special teams coordinator
Reportedly agreed to terms with DE Tyquan Lewis on a one-year extension, LB E.J. Speed on a two-year extension
Released QB Matt Ryan
Traded CB Stephon Gilmore to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick
Re-signed WR Ashton Dulin on a two-year deal, DB Tony Brown on a one-year deal
Agreed to terms with DT Taven Bryan (Browns) on a one-year deal, QB Garnder Minshew (Eagles)
Lost LB Bobby Okereke (Giants), CB Brandon Facyson (Raiders), WR Parris Campbell (Giants)
The AFC East began the 2023 free agency/offseason period with one of the game’s most respected defensive minds deciding to step down. A couple of former Denver Broncos head coaches have found new homes within the division. We will the chart the transactions, so come back as this is a live document.
AFC East
New England Patriots
Offensive free agents
RB Damien Harris
QB Brian Hoyer (released)
WR Nelson Agholor
WR Jakobi Meyers (Agreed to terms with Raiders)
OT Isaiah Wynn
OT Marcus Cannon
C James Ferentz
PK Quinn Nordin (released)
Defensive free agents
S Devin McCourty (retired)
CB Jonathan Jones (re-signed)
S Jabrill Peppers (re-signed)
S Cody Davis
CB Joejuan Williams
LB Raekwon McMillan (re-signed)
LB Mack Wilson (re-signed)
DT Carl Davis
P Jake Bailey (released)
LS Joe Cardona (re-signed)
The Patriots re-signed S Devin McCourty to a one-year deal in 2022, but the 34-year old veteran retired this offseason.
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms on a one-year extension with WR Matthew Slater and two-year extension with Conor McDermott
Released PK Quinn Nordin, OL Hayden Howerton, P Jake Bailey, QB Brian Hoyer
Re-signed CB Jonathan Jones on a two-year deal, S Jabrill Peppers on a two-year deal, LB Raekwon McMillan to a one-year deal, LB Mack Wilson on a one-year deal, LS Joe Cardona on a one-year deal
Placed one-year RFA tenders on DB Myles Bryant, OT Yodny Cajuste
Agreed to terms with OT Riley Reiff (Panthers), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Chiefs) on a three-year deal, RB James Robinson (Jets) on a two-year deal, TE Mike Gesicki (Dolphins)
Agreed to terms on a two-year extension with LB Matt Milano, S Zayne Anderson and one-year extension with OG Ike Boettger
Re-signed S Jordan Poyer on a two-year deal, P Sam Martin on a three-year deal, LB Tyler Matakevich on a one-year deal, RFA CB Cam Lewis on a one-year deal, LB Tyrel Dodson
Placed a RFA tender on CB Dane Jackson
Agreed to terms with OG Connor McGovern (Cowboys) on a three-year deal, WR Deonte Harty (Saints)
WR Stefon Diggs restructured his contract
Lost QB Case Keenum (Texans), LB Tremaine Edmunds (Bears)
Hired former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill as its secondary coach/passing game coordinator
Traded TE Hunter Long and a 2023 third-round pick (77th overall) to the Los Angeles Rams for CB Jalen Ramsey
Placed the fifth-year option on QB Tua Tagavailoa
Reportedly agreed to terms with QB Mike White (Jets), LB David Long (Titans), S Deshon Elliott (Lions), TE Eric Saubert (Broncos), OL Dan Feeney (Jets), WR Braxton Berrios (Jets)
Re-signed RB Raheem Mostert on a two-year deal, RB Myles Gaskin on a one-year deal, LB Duke Riley to a two-year deal
Lost TE Mike Gesicki (Patriots), WR Trent Sherfield (Bills)
New York Jets
Offensive free agents
RB Ty Johnson
RB James Robinson (Agreed to terms with Patriots)
OL Dan Feeney (Agreed to terms with Dolphins)
OG Nate Herbig
OL Mike Remmers
OL Dru Samia (released)
OT Cedric Ogbuehi
OT George Fant
QB Joe Flacco
QB Mike White (Agreed to terms with Dolphins)
WR Braxton Berrios (released and agreed to terms with Dolphins )
PK Greg Zuerlein (re-signed)
Defensive free agents
DE Nathan Shepherd (Agreed to terms with Saints)
DE Solomon Thomas (re-signed)
DE Vinny Curry
DT Isaiah Mack
DT Sheldon Rankins (Agreed to terms with Texans)
S Lamarcus Joyner
OLB Marcell Harris
LB Kwon Alexander
LB Quincy Williams (re-signed)
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett to be its offensive coordinator
Hired former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing to be its passing game coordinator
CB DJ Reed, TE Tyler Conklin and OG Laken Tomlinson agreed to restructure their contracts
Placed a one-year RFA tender on OLB Bryce Huff
Released WR Braxton Berrios (Agreed to terms with Dolphins), OL Dru Samia
Agreed to terms with WR Allen Lazard (Packers) on a four-year deal, OG Wes Schweitzer (Commanders)
Re-signed LB Quincy Williams on a three-year deal, DE Soloman Thomas on a one-year deal, PK Greg Zuerlein
Lost QB Mike White (Dolphins), OG Dan Feeney (Dolphins), DT Khalen Saunders (Saints), DT Sheldon Rankins (Texans), RB James Robinson (Patriots)
The NFL Combine’s defensive backs featured a group of sprinters that should please NFL secondary coaches. Several defenders in the group stood out in the field portion of the workout.
Cornerbacks/Nickel backs
Moss (No. 33 pictured) finished his Hawkeyes career with 11 interceptions (3 TDs).
Riley Moss 6’0 193 CB-Iowa
As we talked about earlier this year, Moss was one of the centerpieces of the nation’s second-ranked defense. The former state champion hurdler was expected to test well (4.4 40-yd, 39″ VJ, 10’7″ BJ), but the explosion out of his zone turns during field work impressed the most. Coming off a fine Senior Bowl week and solid game day performance, Moss simply added to a thorough career. If there was a surprise from Moss’ workout, it was that he simply didn’t catch every ball that hit his hands. Using his arms more when backpedaling could lengthen his stride when in reverse.
Emmanuel Forbes 6’1 166 CB-Mississippi State
It did not all go well for Forbes, as he started the weekend off by weighing 166 pounds. This after getting bigger and stronger during pre-draft workouts. His ball skills lived up to the billing, and he seemed like he took just 15 steps to finish the 40-yard dash in a blazing time of 4.35 seconds (third-fastest time for corners). Most of his workout was smooth until he stood up transitioning out of a zone turn late in the workout. He should spend the rest of the time leading up to the draft putting on as much “positive” weight as possible. At his weight, could Forbes simply be a ‘one-of-one’ player at his position?
Brian Branch 6’0 190 Nickel-Alabama
Branch’s 40-yard dash time (4.58) drew attention, but he has a chance for a re-do on his Pro Day after skipping the short-area change of direction drills (3-cone, 20-yard SS). There was some discomfort flipping his hips during transition drills, particularly when breaking at 45-degree angles after opening into his zone turns. He was much better breaking forward in the W-drill or at 90 degrees out of the backpedal. Of the defensive backs in attendance, Branch may have been the cleanest attacking the ball in the gauntlet drill. His hands stood out during the workout. At 190 pounds, can his style of play (blitzing and playing close to the box) be used on first and second down?
Clark Phillips III 5’9 184 CB/Nickel-Utah
Focusing on the 40-yard dash time would be a disservice to Phillips III. His transition was sparkling in the field drills in terms of fast-twitch fibers on plant-and-drives. The rigidity in his movement gets covered up by typing 60 words a minute with his feet on the keyboard. The ball skills that he showed during the regular season were on display in Indianapolis. Some players want to show off in the drill work, and Phillips III clearly had that focus in Indianapolis.
Jaylon Jones 6’2 200 CB-Texas A&M
One of the bigger corners in attendance, Jones’ ball skills looked fine for most of the afternoon. The former Aggie did slip a couple of times transitioning at sharp angles in position drills, but showed fine feet in the W-drill. He was measured flipping his hips in line drills. His 40-yard dash time (4.57) was acceptable if not noteworthy. He flashed short speed (1.48 10-yard split) but did not hold it for the duration of the 40 yards. On top of that, he blazed an outstanding 6.88-second time in the three-cone drill. It was one of the better times of the entire NFL Combine. Plenty of NFL teams were interested as to how he would test prior to attending the event. Could Jones become a coverage matchup option versus elite tight ends?
Christian Gonzalez 6’1 197 CB/Nickel-Oregon, Colorado
While Gonzalez’s 40-yard dash time (4.38) and vertical jump (41 1/2″) deserve mention, it was the footwork during drills that shined brightest. Much like at Oregon, he changed directions well in short-area drills that required him to backpedal, break at 90 degrees and stop to re-direct back down the line. The clean footwork is a big reason why Oregon often used him inside at nickel. Gonzalez gives NFL teams options if opposing teams put their top receivers in the slot. If he’s not a Day 1 starter in base packages, there is no doubt the All-Pac-12 corner will get every opportunity to play as a rookie in nickel defenses.
Safeties
Jordan Battle 6’1 209 S-Alabama
Battle displayed some upper body stiffness in the line drill, but that was to be somewhat expected after weighing in at 210 pounds. His backpedal was fine on the pedal, transition and speed turn drill, but he lost balance slightly for a step on the speed turn. The All-SEC defender was comfortable finding the ball late in the drill. Teams still need to see how Battle performs in the three-cone drill, 20-yard short shuttle and jumps (vertical, broad) on Alabama’s Pro Day.
Chamarri Conner 6’0 202 S-Virginia Tech
Conner looked strong and even bigger than his listed weight of 202 pounds. During the field portion of the workout, his backpedal stride length was adequate and performed many of his turn-and-runs without a hitch. After failing to record an interception in 2022, Conner flashed wide receiver-like ball skills flying through the defensive backs gauntlet drill with confidence.
Sydney Brown 5’10 211 S-Illinois
Brown’s impressive week at the Senior Bowl didn’t need a jumper cable, but he provided it a boost with a stellar NFL Combine (4.47 40-yd, 40 1/2″ VJ, 10’10” BJ). He ventured slightly off course on the final portion of the line drill and finished with a drop. Later, during a drill that asked him to change directions suddenly after a 90-degree break, he sank his frame explosively in the opposite direction. Defensive backs have check off boxes during the postseason and Brown has certainly done that.
Anthony Johnson 6’0 207 S-Iowa State
Johnson flashed explosion in the vertical (37 1/2″) and broad (10’2″) jumps at . His arms were not active in his pedal during the line drill and he attempted to anticipate when flipping to turn. This remained true when he measured his backpedal in a drill that required the former corner to transition out of his zone turn at 45 degrees. The biggest NFL Combine number for one of this class’ best tacklers involved three numbers though…4.54 (40-yard dash).
Tyreque Jones 6’2 195 S/Nickel-Boise State
Former Boise State defensive back Tyreque Jones impressed at the 2023 NFL Combine with his movement skills and 81-inch wingspan.
Jones, a nickel back for the Broncos, looked like a tall corner flipping his hips in the line drill. The honorable mention All-Mountain West conference safety often played an important Robin role to teammate JL Skinner’s Batman routines. Jones, however, often drew the toughest assignments. Jones’ explosion numbers (32″ VJ, 9’11” BJ) look average until you factor in his tackle-like width (81 1/8″ wingspan).
Brandon Joseph 6’0 202 S-Notre Dame, Northwestern
Joseph had an up-and-down combine and may decide to re-do some of his field work again on Notre Dame’s Pro Day. He generated minimal depth in his backpedal and lost his balance on the first repetition of the line drill. This was not, however, the case working on the backpedal and transition drill, when he tracked the ball effortlessly from the inside-out and high-pointed the football cleanly. It was not a surprise. Joseph finished his career with 10 interceptions (one TD) and averaged 13.3 yards per punt return. His times in the three-cone drill (7.08) and 20-yard short shuttle (4.23) were among the best of the defensive backs in attendance.
Jason Taylor II 6’0 204 S-Oklahoma State
Taylor II’s testing numbers were phenomenal (43″ VJ, 10’9″ BJ). The body control during the field work can be described as adequate. His backpedal was smooth but he did not accelerate into his turn-and-run on the backpedal and transition drill. As expected, he tracked and high-pointed the ball due to his steady hand-eye coordination. Taylor II was calm in the upper body and relied more on his feet than hips to change directions in the workout.
The AFC West’s free agency/offseason started fast, with the Raiders and veteran quarterback Derek Carr deciding to part ways. The Super Bowl champions had a decision to make at tackle and they did, grabbing one of the AFC’s best. The Chargers brass has hired a new defensive coordinator and the Broncos traded for a new head coach. The dominoes are starting to fall in one of the league’s most competitive divisions.
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive Free Agents
OT Orlando Brown, Jr. (Agreed to terms with Bengals)
OT Andrew Wylie (Agreed to terms with Commanders)
OG Nick Allegretti (re-signed)
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Agreed to terms with Patriots)
WR Mecole Hardman
WR Justin Watson
RB Jerick McKinnon
RB Ronald Jones II
FB Michael Burton (Agreed to terms with Broncos)
TE Blake Bell
Defensive Free Agents
DE Carlos Dunlap
DT Khalen Saunders (Agreed to terms with Saints)
DT Derrick Nnadi
S Deon Bush
S Juan Thornhill
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
QB Chad Henne announced his retirement
Offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy left the team to take the same position with the Washington Commanders
The team promoted former Chicago Bears head coach and current quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy to the offensive coordinator position vacated by Bieniemy
Placed a RFA tender on P Tommy Townsend, re-signed DT Tershawn Wharton
QB Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract
Reportedly agreed to terms with OT Jawaan Taylor (Jaguars) on a four-year deal, DE Charles Omenihu (49ers) on a two-year deal, LB Drue Tranquill (Chargers) on a one-year deal, S Mike Edwards (Buccaneers) on a one-year deal
Re-signed OG Nick Allegretti
Lost OT Andrew Wylie (Commanders), OT Orlando Brown (Bengals), DT Khalen Saunders (Saints), FB Michael Burton (Broncos), WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Patriots)
Promoted secondary coach Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator to replace Renaldo Hill, who left to join the Miami Dolphins as their defensive pass game coordinator
Hired former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to the same position
DE Khalil Mack and DE Joey Bosa restructured their contracts
S Nasir Adderley announced his retirement
Re-signed QB Easton Stick to a one-year deal, OT Trey Pipkins on a three-year deal, DE Morgan Fox, TE Donald Parham on a two-year deal, P JK Scott
Lost OT Storm Norton (Saints)
Denver Broncos
Offensive free agents
RB Mike Boone
RB Latavius Murray
RB Marlon Mack
RB Chase Edmonds (released and agreed to terms with Buccaneers)
FB Andrew Beck (Agreed to terms with Texans)
TE Eric Saubert (Agreed to terms with Dolphins)
TE Eric Tomlinson
OG Tom Compton
OG Dalton Risner
OG Graham Glasgow (released)
OT Billy Turner
OT Calvin Anderson (Agreed to terms with Patriots)
OT Cameron Fleming
Defensive free agents
DE DeShawn Williams (Agreed to terms with Panthers)
DE Dre’Mont Jones (Agreed to terms with the Seahawks)
In late January 2023, the team traded a 2024 second-round pick and 2023 first-round pick (30th overall) to the New Orleans to receive Saints former head coach Sean Payton and a 2024 third-round pick
Hired Payton to a five-year contact to be its next head coach
Released OG Graham Glasgow, RB Chase Edmonds (signed with Buccaneers)
Reportedly agreed to terms with OT Mike McGlinchey (49ers) on a five-year deal, OG Ben Powers on a four-year deal, QB Jarrett Stidham (Raiders) on a two-year deal, DE Zach Allen (Cardinals) on a three-year deal, TE Chris Manhertz (Jaguars) on a two-year deal, RB Samaje Perine (Bengals) on a two-year deal, FB Michael Burton (Chiefs) on a one-year deal, CB Tremon Smith (Texans) on a two-year deal
Re-signed LB Alex Singleton to a three-year deal
Lost DT Dre’Mont Jones (Seahawks), DT Dashawn Williams (Panthers), TE Andrew Beck (Texans), OT Calvin Anderson (Patriots), TE Eric Saubert (Dolphins)
Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive free agents
QB Derek Carr (released and signed with Saints)
QB Jarrett Stidham (agreed to terms with Broncos)
RB Josh Jacobs
RB Ameer Abdullah
FB Jakob Johnson
WR Mack Hollins
WR Keelan Cole
RT Jermaine Eluemunor (re-signed)
OT Brandon Parker (re-signed)
TE Foster Moreau
Defensive free agents
DE Clelin Ferrell (Agreed to terms with 49ers)
DE Isaac Rochell
DE Tashawn Bower
DT Jerry Tillery (re-signed)
DT Andrew Billings (Agreed to terms with Bears)
OLB Jordan Jenkins
LB Micah Kiser
LB Denzel Perryman
LB Jayon Brown
CB Anthony Averett
CB Rock Ya-Sin
CB Sidney Jones
SS Matthias Farley
SS Duron Harmon
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Released QB Derek Carr in mid-February of 2023 and he signed with the New Orleans Saints
Re-signed OT Brandon Parker, TE Jesper Horstad, DE Jerry Tillery, RT Jermaine Eluemunor
The 2023 NFL Combine‘s opening act was highly-anticipated due to the bevy of talented defensive linemen, edge rushers and linebackers in this year’s draft. We highlight the movement of six prospects from Day 1 of this year’s combine.
Moving on up
Adetomiwa Adebawore 6’2 282 DL-Northwestern
Adebawore (No. 99 pictured) impressed onlookers at the 2023 Senior Bowl with his combination of strength and quickness.
Adebawore impressed at the 2023 Senior Bowl with his combination of energy, first-step explosiveness and overall strength. It was not a surprise to see the 280-plus pound defender excel in the jumps (37 1/2″ VJ, 10’5″ BJ), but he also flashed fine movement in positional drills. The versatile defensive lineman has shown the ability to lift through offensive guards as an interior defender in short yardage situations (1st QTR/5:51, Ohio State ’22) or throw around tight ends when on the edge (same quarter, Ohio State). His stack-and-shed capability (27 bench press reps at 225 pounds) complements the quickness. Running under 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash (4.49) only helps the former Wildcat’s cause.
Keeanu Benton 6’4 309 DT-Wisconsin
Benton, another 2023 Senior Bowl standout, used the NFL Combine to further enhance his burgeoning draft stock. Like Adebawore, he contains positional flexibility. Standing 6-foot-4 and weighing in the 310-pound range, he improved this past season from a footwork perspective against defenders attempting to reach or scoop block him (see Iowa ’22). That improvement was represented in the short-area change of direction testing, as he stood out in the three-cone drill with an excellent time (7.34 seconds) and also posted a respectable 4.65-second clocking in the all-important 20-yard short shuttle. Benton put up 25 bench press repetitions at 225 pounds.
Anfernee Orji 6’1 230 LB-Vanderbilt
The former safety represents the trend for today’s NFL linebacker. He built on a strong 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl week with a noteworthy combine performance. Orji posted a 4.53 40-yard dash, 38 1/2″ vertical and 10’2″ broad jump. He was solid in positional drills. If nothing else, those numbers will catch the eyes of NFL special teams coordinators looking for fast backup linebackers. He started the season strong and has now begun to reignite the steam this postseason.
Wait and see
Andre Carter II 6’6 1/2″ 262 OLB-Army
Carter stood to gain quite a bit with an eye-opening NFL Combine showing. He was just okay in 2022 while dealing with injury. A year ago, we spotlighted his emergence and versatility for one of the nation’s top defenses. After a less than stellar week at the 2023 Senior Bowl, he needed to show that his strength and explosion translates to the NFL. He passed on the 40-yard dash, impressed in the 20-yard short shuttle (4.36) and posted pedestrian numbers in both the vertical (30″) and standing broad (9’1″) jumps. In addition, he was only able to put up 11 bench press repetitions at 225 pounds. Carter II needs a strong Pro Day to reinvigorate his draft stock.
Myles Murphy 6’5 268 DE-Clemson
Clemson DE Myles Murphy (No. 98 pictured) finished with 11 tackles for loss in 2022.
Murphy -who did 25 bench press repetitions at 225 pounds- had an opportunity to remind potential suitors of his strong upside with a signature combine Top Five-type showcase. By not going through an on-field, the element of recency comes back into play. He opted out of the team’s bowl game and has not been seen since the 2022 ACC Championship game. Clemson’s recent trend of defenders entering the NFL has been less than stellar. The talented first-team All-ACC defender is out to prove he stands as an outlier to the latest norms. Clemson’s Pro Day is scheduled for March 14th.
Ivan Pace, Jr. 5’10 1/2″ 231 LB-Cincinnati, Miami (Ohio)
We talked about the impact of Pace, Jr. last season for the Bearcats and, after a strong postseason thus far, the combine was an opportunity to further distance himself from question marks surrounding size. By declining to workout, he may get pushed into the pack with a number of linebackers lacking the AAC Defensive Player of the Year’s natural instincts and feel for the game. Cincinnati’s Pro Day on March 24th has now become a must-see event.
NOTE: Click into a player’s name in the table and scroll right for 20-yard short shuttle, 3-cone and 60-yard long shuttle times.
DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (Agreed to terms with the Giants)
DT Deadrin Senat
S Mike Edwards (Agreed to terms with Chiefs)
SS Keanu Neal
CB Logan Ryan
CB Sean Bunting (Agreed to terms with Titans)
CB Jamel Dean (re-signed)
Tampa Bay LB Lavonte David signed a a two-year deal back in 2021 and has has posted over 1,200 career tackles for the team in eleven seasons. He re-signed with the team on a one-year deal this spring.
Reportedly agreed to terms with S Jessie Bates III (Bengals) on a four-year deal, DL David Onyemata (Saints) on a three-year deal, QB Taylor Heineke (Commanders) on a two-year deal, LB Tae Davis (Browns), WR Mack Hollins (Raiders) on a one-year deal
Lost QB Sam Darnold (49ers), RB D’Onta Foreman (Bears)
New Orleans Saints
Offensive free agents
WR Deonte Harty (Agreed to terms with Bills)
WR Jarvis Landry
QB Andy Dalton
RB Mark Ingram
RB David Johnson
OT Ethan Greenidge
Defensive free agents
DL David Onyemata (Agreed to terms with the Falcons)
DT Shy Tuttle (Agreed to terms with the Panthers)
DE Marcus Davenport (Agreed to terms with Vikings)
LB Kwon Alexander
LB Ty Summers (re-signed)
CB P.J. Williams
CB Bradley Roby
DE Kentavious Street
SS JT Gray
SS Daniel Sorensen
S Justin Evans
OLB Kaden Elliss
The Saints traded former head coach Sean Payton and a 2024 third-round pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2023 first round pick and a 2024 second round pick.
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with DE Tanoh Kpassagnon on a two-year extension, WR Keith Kirkwood on a one-year extension
Traded head coach Sean Payton and a 2024 third-round pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2023 first-round pick (No. 30 overall) and a 2024 second-round pick
Hired former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods to the same position
CB Patrick Peterson (Agreed to terms with the Steelers)
CB Kris Boyd
CB Cameron Dantzler (released and claimed by Commanders)
LB Eric Kendricks (released)
DT Dalvin Tomlinson (Agreed to terms with the Browns)
DE Jonathan Bullard
CB Chandon Sullivan
LS Andrew DePoala (re-signed)
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores to be its new defensive coordinator after the firing of former defensive coordinator Ed Donatell
Reportedly agreed to terms with TE Josh Oliver (Ravens) on a three-year deal, DE Marcus Davenport (Saints) on a one-year deal, CB Byron Murphy (Cardinals) on a two-year deal
QB Kirk Cousins restructured his contract
Re-signed OC Garrett Bradbury on a three-year deal, QB Nick Mullens, OG Austin Schlottmann, OG Oli Udoh, PK Greg Joseph, LS Andrew DePoala
Released LB Eric Kendricks, CB Cameron Dantzler (Commanders), WR Adam Thielen
Lost CB Patrick Peterson (Steelers), DT Dalvin Tomlinson (Browns)
Will the Lions retain former Jacksonville Jaguars Pro Bowl WR DJ Chark (30 receptions, 502 yards (16.7 YPR), 3 TDs in 2022) after a solid first season in Motown?
Defensive free agents
DT Michael Brockers (released)
DE Isaiah Buggs (re-signed)
DE Austin Bryant
DE John Cominsky (re-signed)
CB Amani Oruwariye
CB Mike Hughes
LB Chris Board
LB Alex Anzalone (re-signed)
LB Josh Woods
LB Jarrad Davis
S Will Harris (re-signed)
S Deshon Elliott (Agreed to terms with Dolphins)
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley left to take the same position with the Carolina Panthers
Re-signed DL Isaiah Buggs on a two-year deal, LB Alex Anzalone on a three-year deal, DL John Cominsky on a two-year deal, DB Will Harris on a one-year deal, OL Matt Nelson on a one-year deal, PK Michael Badgley
Reportedly agreed to terms with CB Cam Sutton (Lions), CB Emmanuel Moseley (49ers) on a one-year deal, S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (Eagles) on a one-year deal, RB David Montgomery (Bears) on a three-year deal, OG Graham Glasgow (Broncos) on a one-year deal
Lost RB Jamaal Williams (Saints), OG Evan Brown (Seahawks)
Green Bay Packers
Offensive free agents
WR Randall Cobb
WR Allen Lazard (Agreed to terms with Jets)
TE Marcedes Lewis
TE Robert Tonyan, Jr. (Agreed to terms with Bears)
Reportedly agreed to terms with LB T.J. Edwards (Eagles) on three-year deal, LB Tremaine Edmunds (Bills) on a four-year deal, DT Andrew Billings (Raiders) on a one-year deal, OG Nate Davis (Titans) on a three-year deal, RB D’Onta Foreman (Panthers) on a one-year deal, TE Robert Tonyan, Jr. (Packers) on a one-year deal, QB PJ Walker (Colts) on a two-year deal
Lost OT Riley Reiff (Patriots), RB David Montgomery (Lions)
The NFC East brings back the Super Bowl runner-up in the Eagles, and they have several important decisions to make in the next couple of weeks. But they took care of one by hanging on to All-Pro cornerback James Bradberry. New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones got the coveted long-term extension. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on all-purpose running back Tony Pollard.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
Offensive free agents
TE Dalton Schultz
OT Jason Peters
OG Connor McGovern (Agreed to terms with Bills)
RB Tony Pollard (franchise tag)
RB Ezekiel Elliott (released)
WR T.Y. Hilton
WR Noah Brown (Agreed to terms with Texans)
QB Cooper Rush
PK Brett Maher
Dallas Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, who the Cowboys put the franchise tag on prior to 2022, is an unrestricted free agent.
Defensive free agents
S Donovan Wilson (re-signed)
CB Anthony Brown
CB C.J. Goodwin (re-signed)
OLB Anthony Barr
DE Carlos Watkins
DE Dante Fowler, Jr.
DT Johnathan Hankins
DT Trysten Hill (Agreed to terms with Browns)
LB Leighton Vander Esch (re-signed)
LB Luke Gifford (Agreed to terms with Titans)
LS Matt Overton
LS Jake McQuaide (Agreed to terms with Lions)
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Promoted Brian Schottenheimer to offensive coordinator after former OC Kellen Moore accepted the same position with the Chargers
Named Mike Solari as its offensive line coach
Placed the franchise tag on RB Tony Pollard
Designated RB Ezekiel Elliott as a post June 1 release
Re-signed S Donovan Wilson on a three-year deal, LB Leighton Vander Esch on a two-year deal, CB C.J. Goodwin
DE DeMarcus Lawrence restructured his contract
Lost WR Noah Brown (Texans), LB Luke Gifford (Titans), OG Connor McGovern (Bills), DT Trysten Hill (Browns), LS Jake McQuaide (Lions)
Acquired Indianapolis Colts CB Stephon Gilmore in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick
Acquired Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick and 2024 sixth-round pick
Washington Commanders
Offensive free agents
QB Taylor Heinicke (Agreed to terms with Falcons)
QB Carson Wentz (released)
OG Wes Schweitzer (Agreed to terms with Jets)
OG Trai Turner
WR Dylan Cantrell
WR Cam Sims
C Tyler Larsen (re-signed)
C Nick Martin
TE Eli Wolf (retired)
Defensive free agents
DT Da’Ron Payne (franchise tag, then agreed to terms on extension)
DE Efe Obada (re-signed)
LB Jon Bostic
LB Cole Holcomb (Agreed to terms with Steelers)
S Jeremy Reaves (RFA tender)
CB-Nickel Bobby McCain (released)
The Washington Commanders reportedly agreed to terms on an extension with defensive tackle Daron Payne (No. 95 pictured in 2018). Payne earned his first Pro Bowl berth in 2022.
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Hired former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to replace former offensive coordinator Scott Turner
Signed LB David Mayo on a one-year extension and RB Jonathan Williams to a one-year extension
Released CB-nickel Bobby McCain and QB Carson Wentz
Claimed CB Cameron Dantzler (Vikings) off waivers
Placed the franchise tag and then reportedly agreed to a four-year extension with DT Daron Payne
Placed the RFA tender on Pro Bowl DB Jeremy Reaves
Reportedly agreed to terms with OT Andrew Wylie (Chiefs) on a three-year deal, OL Nick Gates (Giants) on a three-year deal, LB Cody Barton (Seahawks) on a one-year deal, DE Abdullah Anderson (Falcons)
Re-signed P Jamie Gillan on a two-year deal, re-signed LS Casey Kreiter, RB Matt Breida on a one-year deal, WR Darius Slayton on a two-year deal, DE Jihad Ward on a one-year deal, ERFA Wyatt Davis
Agreed to terms with DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (Buccaneers), WR Parris Campbell (Colts)
Lost OL Nick Gates (Commanders)
Traded a 2023 third-round pick (100th overall) to the Las Vegas Raiders for TE Darren Waller
OLB Kyzir White (Agreed to terms with the Cardinals)
LB T.J. Edwards (Agreed to terms with Bears)
S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (Agreed to terms with Lions)
S Marcus Epps (Agreed to terms with Raiders)
LS Rick Lovato
The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed unrestricted free agent cornerback James Bradberry, pictured, to a three-year deal.
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Lost defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, who left to become head coach of the Arizona Cardinals
Lost offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who left to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts and promoted QB coach Brian Johnson to the same position
Agreed to terms with DE Brandon Graham on a one-year deal and gave CB Darius Slay a two-year extension
Lost DT Javon Hargrave (49ers), LB T.J. Edwards (Bears), OT Andre Dillard (Titans), S Marcus Epps (Raiders), LB Kyzir White (Cardinals), RB Myles Sanders (Panthers), QB Gardner Minshew (Colts), S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (Lions), WR Zach Pascal (Cardinals), OG Isaac Seumalo (Steelers)
Reportedly re-signed CB James Bradberry on a three-year deal, DT Fletcher Cox on a one-year deal, OC Jason Kelce on a one-year deal, RB Boston Scott on a one-year deal, OT Brett Toth
The NFC West 2023 offseason started off with the hiring of a new head coach in the desert and a couple of notable retirements from perennial Pro Bowl stalwarts. The Rams parted ways with a couple of veteran Super Bowl champions. The Texans came in to the division to steal 49ers safety/nickel Jimmie Ward. The Seahawks are all the way in on Pro Bowl quarterback Geno Smith.
NFC West
Los Angeles Rams
Offensive free agents
RB Malcolm Brown
QB Baker Mayfield (Agreed to terms with Buccaneers)
IOL Matt Skura
OT Ty Nsekhe
OG David Edwards
OG Oday Aboushi
OL Coleman Shelton (released)
PK Matt Gay (Agreed to terms with Colts)
WR-Ret Brandon Powell
Defensive free agents
CB-nickel Grant Haley
CB David Long
DT A’Shawn Robinson
DT Greg Gaines
OLB Leonard Floyd (released)
LB Bobby Wagner (released)
S Taylor Rapp
S Nick Scott (Agreed to terms with Bengals)
P Riley Dixon
LS Matthew Orzech
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Hired former NY Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as its new offensive coordinator after 2022 offensive coordinator Liam Coen returned to Kentucky in the same position
Reportedly released LB Bobby Wagner, OLB Leonard Floyd, OL Coleman Shelton, 2019 third-round pick OG Bobby Evans
OT Joseph Notebroom restructured his contract
Traded CB Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins for TE Hunter Long and a 2023 third-round pick (77th overall)
Lost PK Matt Gay (Colts), QB Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers), S Nick Scott (Bengals)
Re-signed OT Kelvin Beachum to a two-year deal, OG Will Hernandez on a two-year deal, LB Ezekial Turner on a one-year deal
Agreed to terms with LB Kyzir White (Eagles) on a two-year deal, OG Hjalte Froholdt (Browns) on a two-year deal, DT Kevin Strong (Titans) on a one-year deal
Lost DE Zach Allen (Broncos), CB Byron Murphy (Vikings), OG Cody Ford (Bengals)
Seattle Seahawks
Offensive free agents
FB Cullen Gillapsia
RB Travis Homer
RB Rashaad Penny (Agreed to terms with Eagles)
WR Marquise Goodwin
FB Nick Bellore (re-signed)
OL Jamarco Jones
OG Gabe Jackson (released)
C Ethan Pocic
QB Drew Lock (re-signed)
QB Geno Smith (re-signed)
OG Phil Haynes (re-signed)
Defensive free agents
S Johnathan Abram
CB Artie Burns
NB Justin Coleman
DT Poona Ford
DL Quinton Jefferson (released)
DT Shelby Harris (released)
DL L.J. Collier
DE Daryl Johnson
S Josh Jones
CB Teez Tabor
LB Cody Barton
LB Ben Burr-Kirven (released)
LS Carson Tinker
LS Tyler Ott
2023 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Re-signed QB Geno Smith on a three-year deal, QB Drew Lock on a one-year deal, FB Nick Bellore to a two-year contract, OG Phil Haynes to a one-year deal
Agreed to terms with PK Jason Myers to a four-year extension
C Austin Blythe retired
Released DL Quinton Jefferson, DT Shelby Harris, OG Gabe Jackson
Reportedly agreed to terms with DT Dre’Mont Jones (Broncos) on a three-year deal, DT Jarran Reed (Packers) on a two-year deal, OG Evan Brown (Lions) on a one-year deal, LB Devin Bush (Steelers) on a one-year deal, S Julian Love (Giants) on a two-year deal,
Lost RB Rashaad Penny (Eagles)
San Francisco 49ers
Offensive free agents
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (Agreed to terms with the Raiders)
Reportedly agreed to terms with DT Javon Hargrave (Eagles) on a four-year deal, DE Clelin Ferrell (Raiders) on a one-year deal, CB Isaiah Oliver (Falcons) on a one-year deal, DT Ty McGill (Raiders) on a one-year deal,
CB Charvarius Ward, LB Fred Warner restructured their contracts
Re-signed OL Jake Brendel to a four-year deal, S Tashaun Gipson to a one-year extension, LS Taybor Pepper on a three-year extension
Lost QB Jimmy Garoppolo (Raiders), DT Hassan Ridgeway (Texans), S-Nickel Jimmie Ward (Texans), OLB Samson Ebukam (Colts), DE Charles Omenihu (Chiefs), S Tarvarius Moore (Packers)