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Judon played 655 snaps last season and was healthy for all 17 games. That’s the good news. The bad news is his 5.5 sacks were his fewest in any healthy season since his rookie season in 2016. Judon will be 32 at the start of next season and decided to bet on himself last season even after being traded from the Patriots to the Falcons. It’s fair to say things didn’t go as planned for Judon, who should still have suitors this offseason, even if it’s not with Atlanta. As a veteran pass rusher, Judon could benefit from playing on select passing downs rather than playing a full-time role.

The deal reportedly includes $11 million guaranteed. Two months shy of his 30th birthday, Key is something of a journeyman who spent the past three seasons in Nashville. Indianapolis will be his sixth different NFL home. A rotational pass rusher good for a yearly 4-6 sacks, Key should be in for 500-600 snaps in Indy.

The Giants were rumored to be interested in Edmunds before he was released on Thursday, and that comes to fruition here. Edmunds got $23.7 million guaranteed in the deal. Entering his age-28 season, he figures to replace Bobby Okereke as the main three-down linebacker in New York.

Robinson had a 65.0 PFF pass rush grade in 135 pass rushes last year, a vast improvement from his 2022-2024 grades. The Texans will attempt to find out if it was a legitimate step forward. Robinson figures to be part of the EDGE room in 2026 if he makes the roster.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal includes $32.4 million guaranteed. The No. 17 overall pick of the 2022 Draft, Johnson didn’t have a particularly great Chargers career, but it was a healthy one. He rarely missed a snap as he appeared in 66-of-68 regular season contests. The team experimented with him at center last offseason, but he ultimately remained at guard. We doubt new Browns head coach Todd Monken is going to find untapped potential missed by Jim Harbaugh, but Johnson is at least highly experienced as he heads into his prime. The Browns had horrendous 2025 blocking.

This does not preclude 24-year-old Mitchell from returning to Baltimore, it just means the Ravens weren’t willing to pay him the “low” RFA amount of $3.547 million. It’s actually quite possible he returns for a more team-friendly sum. Returning from a torn ACL last season, pint-sized Mitchell neared six yards per carry in the Ravens’ run-friendly offense, though he sometimes drew the ire of former head coach John Harbaugh. Wherever Mitchell ends up, he is likely to remain a gadget player who must be schemed his handles.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal includes $21 million guaranteed. Bush struggled mightily while on his rookie contract in Pittsburgh. The Browns eventually took a flyer on him after a year in Seattle and were rewarded with the two best seasons of his career. He started all 17 games in 2025 and led the Browns with 125 tackles. More importantly, Bush notched two sacks, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. If he can sustain that level of play, Bush will be a massive addition for the Bears’ defense.

Dean continued to play well for the Buccaneers in 2025, earning a PFF coverage grade of 75.9 while allowing just 25 receptions for 311 yards and one touchdown in 14 games. Dean joins a secondary that recently re-signed Asante Samuel Jr., and still has Joey Porter Jr. under contract for one more season. All three corners have spent most of their career playing on the outside, so it will be interesting to see how the new coaching regime manages what looks to be a solid secondary.

The Buccaneers lifer will now work with Brock Purdy in the Bay Area. A broken collarbone ruined Evans’ 2025 season, but it’s hard to believe if he’s healthy he won’t remain a stalwart WR2 in what profiles to be an improved passing game fit. Evans will take Jauan Jennings’ role with Ricky Pearsall on the other side of the formation, and he’ll do what Jennings did last year — box out smaller defensive backs and win contested balls. Jennings had nine touchdowns last year despite missing part of the season and playing with Mac Jones for other parts of it. 10-plus touchdowns is absolutely in Evans’ range of outcomes.

The spirit of the 2021 Saints is alive in New York. Onyemata, entering his age-34 season, will help shore up the run defense for the Jets. Onyemata had a 78.2 PFF defensive grade last year and figures to start up front for the Jets as they try to keep Aaron Glenn gainfully employed.