NFL 2024 Free Agent News Tracker – Day 3
The NFL free agent contact period rolls into its third day on Wednesday, and official moves are now on the horizon. NFL teams can legally contact free agents for the third straight day on Wednesday, and there will likely still be more unofficial moves rolling in throughout the day.
Starting at 4 p.m., moves agreed to since the start of the contact period can become official, so expect a flurry of news this afternoon. The Steelers also had a 4 p.m. NFL deadline to tender a contract to their four restricted free agent players: RB Godwin Igewbuike, DT Renell Wren, ILB Chapelle Russell and LS Christian Kuntz.
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Here is the latest free agency news from around the NFL:
UPDATE, 6:27 p.m.: Steelers keep All-Pro ST/S Miles Killebrew in Pittsburgh with a new two-year extension.
#Steelers All-Pro special teamer Miles Killebrew back to Pittsburgh on a two-year, $6.5M deal, per source.
Steelers get back last year's Pro Bowler with a deal close to the top of the special teamer market.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 6:23 p.m.: Vikings restructure S Harrison Smith’s contract that keeps him in Minnesota.
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith has agreed to a restructured contract and will play a 13th season with the #Vikings at age 35, per sources.
The 29th overall pick in 2012, Smith has 34 career INTs, becoming one of the best safeties of his era… and he’s not done yet. pic.twitter.com/Wt1PjmlEzr
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 6:22 p.m.: The Commanders are re-signing WR Jamison Crowder.
New: WR Jamison Crowder is re-signing with the Commanders on a 1-year deal, per source.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 5:39 p.m.: Long-time Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner is heading to the nation’s capitol on a one-year deal.
Sources: #Seahawks perennial Pro Bowler and All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner is signing with the #Commanders on a 1-year deal worth a max value of $8.5M, a deal that includes $6M in guarantees.
Dan Quinn was with Wagner a decade ago in Seattle, now they’re back. A splash for Washington. pic.twitter.com/QPcsF0y9mt
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 5:38 p.m.: Former Duquesne standout and Steelers LS Christian Kuntz reportedly agreed to a three-year extension with the team.
The #Steelers are re-signing LS Christian Kuntz to a three-year deal, per sources.
More in our Steelers feed on @DKPghSports: https://t.co/JLZlbwvhHb #DKPS #Steelers #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/KgT5OSWduS
— Chris Halicke (@ChrisHalicke) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 5:16 p.m.: Former Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley signed with the Titans after being linked to Jacksonville and New England.
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Sources: The #Titans are signing #Jaguars star WR Calvin Ridley, completing their FA with a splash. A stunner!!
The 29-year old Ridley gets a 4-year, $92M deal with $50M fully guaranteed on a contract negotiated by @DavidMulugheta and Reza Hesam of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/GcKaDQ79RL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 4:52 p.m.: Steelers lose depth defensive tackle Armon Watts to New England.
The #Patriots are signing veteran DT Armon Watts, per his agents @davidcanter @NessMugrabi @IanGrutman of @gsefootball. Watts has played in 72 career games (22 starts), most recently with Pittsburgh.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 5:21 p.m.: Quarterback Mason Rudolph gets a fresh start in Tennessee.
The #Titans have agreed to terms with former #Steelers QB Mason Rudolph on a one-year deal worth up to $3.62 million, source says.
After six seasons with the #Steelers that ended on a high note with solid play down the stretch, Rudolph gets a fresh start in Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/MLn40FPHL7
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 3:07 p.m.: Former Pitt cornerback Dane Jackson is heading to the Carolina for a healthy deal to be a starting cornerback.
For Carolina and Dane Jackson, it’s a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million, per source. Starter money for a guy who started 28 games over four seasons in Buffalo. https://t.co/K4GndT3BdI pic.twitter.com/3LToy6zBOV
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 1:10 p.m: The Browns are losing No. 2 tight end Harrison Bryant.
Former Browns TE Harrison Bryant reached agreement with the Raiders on a 1-year, $3.25 million deal with a max value of $4 million, per source. pic.twitter.com/VMH4kiPJOv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 1:06 p.m: Old friend Artie Burns has another one-year deal in Seattle.
Free-agent cornerback Artie Burns is returning to the Seahawks on a one-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 12:55 p.m: Another wide receiver off the market.
Wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey is returning to the Broncos on a one-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 12:30 p.m: The Baltimore Ravens are trading tackle Morgan Moses to the New York Jets.
Trade/Reunion: Ravens are sending starting right tackle Morgan Moses to the New York Jets as part of a pick swap, per sources.
Trade:
🏈Jets receive: Moses and a 4th-round pick (No. 134 overall).
🏈Ravens receive: 4th-round pick (No. 112) and 6th-round pick (No. 218). pic.twitter.com/vYLVlK5vLy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024
UPDATE: 11:58 a.m: The Baltimore Ravens are releasing veteran edge rusher Tyus Bowser in a salary cap move.
Report: Ravens to release Tyus Bowser. https://t.co/NabdqHjiEU
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 11:49 a.m: The Las Vegas Raiders are releasing wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, adding another slot wide receiver to the field for the Steelers.
From Free Agency Frenzy: The #Raiders are releasing WR Hunter Renfrow. pic.twitter.com/BYNBZSwA76
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 11:22 a.m: The New England Patriots have a three-year, $19.5 million deal with wide receiver Kendrick Bourne.
The Patriots' 3-year, $19.5 million deal with Kendrick Bourne has a really interesting twist—Only $5.5 million (all of it part of this year's $6.5M) is fully guaranteed. But if he hits 800 receiving yards, then $2.5 million of his $5.5 million for '25 becomes fully guaranteed.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2024
UPDATE, 10:25 a.m: The Buffalo Bills have agreed to sign former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins, who played for Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith in Atlanta.
The #Bills have agreed to terms with wide receiver Mack Hollins, per sources.
More help on the way for Josh Allen and the passing game. pic.twitter.com/IYnoTeLk04
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 13, 2024
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