Schultz also reports Wilson is maintaining an “open dialogue” with the Steelers, but that both he and Justin Fields appear to have strong free agent markets. The Steelers have made it clear they won’t be keeping both of their 2024 signal callers, but now the question becomes if they will be able to keep either. The Giants could have interest in Wilson as a potential piggyback option for a first-round quarterback.

“They love his athleticism, leadership traits, ability to move the pocket and maybe most importantly, believe his best football is ahead of him,” Schultz reported Friday evening, For the Steelers’ part, Schultz reports the sides are maintaining an “open dialogue.” It would appear Fields is drawing some legitimate starting interest, though he could still end up in a Sam Darnold-type situation where he’s signed only for a rookie to be drafted the following month. With his market already beginning to come into focus, Fields could be one of the first players to sign upon the beginning of Monday’s “legal tampering” period.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report the news. One month shy of his 30th birthday, Edwards was a free agent disappointment in 2024 with just 365 yards and four scores on 101 carries (3.6 YPC). He struggled to command handles even when J.K. Dobbins was sidelined. Edwards’ release is probably the first step toward a complete backfield overhaul for Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers. Despite last year’s ineffectiveness, Edwards could still draw open market interest as a bottom-dollar early-down back who is comfortable with a No. 3 role.

The Seahawks traded Smith to the Raiders on Friday for a third-round pick, and if they have their druthers, they’ll replace him with Darnold. The 27-year-old quarterback is looking for a three-year deal, and with Seattle having nothing else in the pipeline — and a draft pick that likely won’t allow them to target a signal-caller — it’s likely they’ll be willing to honor that task. While Darnold’s final two games were less-than-ideal, he was impressive in helping the Vikings make the postseason, and there’s no denying the upside in his right arm.

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com was first to report the deal, and multiple outlets report that the signal-caller is expected to get a new contract with the trade. Mike Garofolo writes that it’s the 92nd pick of the draft, as the Raiders had multiple third-round selections. Smith finished his third year as the starter for the Seahawks with 4,320 yards passing, a 70.4 percent completion percentage and a 20/14 TD/INT over 17 starts. The 34-year-old will head to Las Vegas to be the starter, and it’s fair to say that the weapons at his disposal — with all due respect to Brock Bowers — are a downgrade over what he had in Seattle. Still, it’s a reunion with former coach Pete Carroll, and he’ll get a chance to help the Raiders try and compete in the vaunted AFC West. The big question now is what Seattle does to address the quarterback position.

The move will create just shy of $11 million in cap space for Tennessee while leaving them with a $13.1 million dead cap charge. The Titans tried to find a trade partner for Landry but couldn’t land any takers because of his contract. The veteran defender had two seasons left on the five-year, $87.5 million contract he signed ahead of the 2022 season. Landry tore his ACL in 2022 but returned to form the following year, logging 10.5 sacks. His sack total took a slight hit last year, falling to nine. Landry will turn 29 years old before the upcoming season but is still an above-average starter at his position. Expect him to have plenty of suitors on the open market.

This belief stems from an unnamed source who said as much to McLane, after McLane looked to confirm similar comments from an anonymous agent. Goedert is in the final year of his deal and is set to be a free agent heading into 2026. Any decision to release Goedert, however, would be an odd one, as the only cap savings, as far as 2025 is concerned, would come with a post-June 1 cut that could net them $4.054 million in savings but also carries a dead cap hit over $7.7 million. Goedert has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, but is among the top tight ends in the league when healthy. With few good options available via trade or free agency, the Eagles could be better off letting Goedert play out the final year of his deal if they can afford it.

After trying and failing to trade the two-time Pro Bowler, the Commanders will now release Allen in a move that will save them nearly $16.5 million against the cap this season. Allen, 30, suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle last season and was limited to eight regular season games as a result. He returned in time for the postseason, where he totaled 10 pressures and eight quarterback hurries in three games, per PFF, and should generate plenty of interest as teams look to upgrade their defensive fronts.

The Pats having a chance to pursue Godwin will depend on whether or not the Buccaneers can re-sign the veteran receiver before the start of the new league year. Godwin is coming off a season-ending ankle injury, but could fetch upwards of $25 million per year, according to reporter Michael Giardi. Before his injury, Godwin was playing some of the best football of his career, his 50-576-5 line over seven games had him on pace for a career-year. An underwhelming free agent market and a surplus of wideout-needy teams could lead to an eye-opening contract for Godwin.

Bernard becomes the second Bills player to get a long-term extension this offseason after the team gave Khalil Shakir a four-year extension worth up to $60.2 million last week. Bernard, who was a third-round pick back in 2022, totaled 104 tackles, five TFLs, and one sack in 13 games last season, and has totaled 100-plus tackles in back-to-back seasons. A staple for a defense that ranked 11th in points allowed and 17th in total yards, Bernard is now under contract through the 2029 season.