Aaron Rodgers is still unsigned, but plenty of other notable players did put pen to paper during the NFL’s opening week of free agency.
One of the busiest weeks on the NFL calendar didn’t disappoint, starting with last Sunday night’s trade between the Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers that sent two-time Pro Bowl receiver DK Metcalf to Pittsburgh. That transaction set the stage for an eventful week that included several big quarterback signings and more than a few trades that will undoubtedly shape what happens when the regular season kicks off in September.
Speaking of Rodgers, the future Hall of Fame quarterback is reportedly trying to decide between signing with the Steelers, New York Giants or retirement. There are rumblings that the Minnesota Vikings may also throw their hat in the ring, but no official offer has been made as of this writing.
While we continue to wait for Rodgers’ decision, here’s a look at the most notable signings and trades made during (and before) the first week of free agency, broken down by position.
Quarterback
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Justin Fields
NYJ • QB • #2
CMP%
65.8
YDs
1106
TD
5
INT
1
YD/Att
6.87
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Instead of re-signing with the Steelers prior to the start of free agency, Fields decided to test the market for the first time in his career. His decision paid off handsomely, as Fields inked a two-year, $40 million deal with the New York Jets that includes $30 million guaranteed.
Fields is now part of a new era in New York that includes first-time NFL head coach Aaron Glenn. Fields will reunite in the Big Apple with former Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson.
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Geno Smith
LV • QB • #7
CMP%
70.4
YDs
4320
TD
21
INT
15
YD/Att
7.47
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The first big move of free agency was the trade that sent Smith from Seattle to Las Vegas in exchange for a third-round pick. Seattle replaced Smith during free agency when they signed former Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal.
Darnold is heading to a Seahawks team that lost two of their top three receivers this past week. Meanwhile, Smith will once again play for head coach Pete Carroll, whom Smith has credited with reviving his career during their time together in Seattle.
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Wide receiver
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DK Metcalf
PIT • WR • #14
TAR
108
REC
66
REC YDs
992
REC TD
5
FL
2
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Pittsburgh finally got its coveted veteran wideout when it acquired Metcalf via trade before signing him to a five-year, $150 million deal. The Steelers are surely hoping that the two-time Pro Bowler can help open up Pittsburgh’s offense while making life easier for fellow wideout George Pickens. The Steelers just need to figure out who will throw Metcalf the ball.
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Davante Adams
LAR • WR • #17
TAR
141
REC
85
REC YDs
1063
REC TD
8
FL
0
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The six-time Pro Bowler penned a two-year, $46 million deal with the Rams, who recently released former Super Bowl MVP and 2021 Offensive Player of the Year Cooper Kupp. After enjoying a legendary partnership with Rodgers, Adams will look to have similar success with Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.
Running back
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Aaron Jones
MIN • RB • #33
Att
255
Yds
1138
TD
5
FL
3
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Last offseason, Jones was part of the wave of notable running backs who signed with new teams. Jones isn’t going anywhere this offseason, though. Not after he signed a two-year, $20 million deal to stay in Minnesota.
The 30-year-old Jones showed last year that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. He amassed 1,546 total yards that included a career-best 1,138 yards on the ground.
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Najee Harris
LAC • RB • #22
Att
263
Yds
1043
TD
6
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0
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The former Steelers Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal with the Chargers that is worth up to $9.25 million. A former first-round pick, Harris became the first player since Chris Johnson to begin his career with four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. A big reasons for Harris’ success has been his incredible durability as he has never missed a game in the NFL.
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Tight end
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Evan Engram
DEN • TE • #17
TAR
64
REC
47
REC YDs
365
REC TD
1
FL
1
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Engram parlayed his success with the Jaguars into a two-year, $23 million deal with the Broncos. In 2023, Engram set career highs with 114 receptions for 963 yards en route to his second Pro Bowl berth. Engram could be in line for an even bigger year in 2025 with Bo Nix throwing him the ball.
Offensive line
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Dan Moore Jr.
TEN • OT • #65
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It was expected that Moore would get a nice payday after Pittsburgh let him test the open market. That’s exactly what happened, as the 2021 fourth-round pick landed a four-year, $82 million with the Titans. Only 26 years old, Moore brings a wealth of experience with him to Nashville after starting in each of his first 69 NFL games (including the postseason).