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Another $2.75 million is available through incentives. It’s a great outcome for 34-year-old Ertz after he rebounded from an injury-wrecked 2023 to post his most yards since 2021 last season. He was functionally sensational rookie Jayden Daniels’ No. 2 weapon. That, of course, is something Washington doesn’t want to repeat, and Ertz is now a clear third behind Terry McLaurin and trade acquisition Deebo Samuel. Already essentially a catch-and-fall specialist, Ertz will probably have trouble repeating last year’s low-end TE1 production in fantasy, but he will undoubtedly remain a solid matchup-based play. The Commanders might not be done adding in their skill corps, which was scarily low on weapons by the end of last season.

The four-year veteran came into his own in 2024, starting 17 games for the Chargers as a rotational run-stopper. He heads to Dallas on a one-year, prove-it deal after failing to remain with the Chargers following his rookie deal. The move appears to be a depth play for a team continuing to search for ways to make up for the loss of Micah Parsons.

Open competitions do not often favor the incumbent, particularly an incumbent who is likely to miss most of the offseason activities and training camp with a torn ACL. We’d handicap Tua Tagovailoa as the favorite to win the job at this moment, giving him some QB2 superflex upside in what figures to be a run-first offense with Bijan Robinson.

Primarily a contributor to special teams, Green provides big-bodied depth at corner and has familiarity with head coach John Harbaugh. His six tackles on special teams in 2025 ranked second on the team despite playing in only 11 games.

After starting all 15 games he appeared in during the 2024 season, Locke made just three starts in 16 games last season, totaling 16 tackles and three pass breakups. The former UDFA became a major contributor for the Broncos in 2023 when he emerged to total 53 tackles, three sacks and five pass. Locke will join former Broncos DB coach Christian Parker in Dallas, and is capable of lining up from multiple spots. Even if he doesn’t earn a “starting” role in Dallas, Locke will likely see plenty of work for the Cowboys next season.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Wright’s deal is “worth up to $5.5 million.” The fifth-year corner turned in a career year with the Bears in his first season with the team, starting a career-high 16 games while forcing five interceptions and breaking up another 11 passes on his way to earn his first Pro Bowl nod. Wright, who stands at 6-foot-4, plays predominately on the outside and will likely get another chance to start in Aaron Glenn’s system as hopes to replicate last year’s success.

Jenkins mysteriously had little market after three years of outstanding PFF grades in Chicago, then wound up mostly playing off the bench for the Browns in 2025. He had a career-best 77.7 PFF blocking grade in 324 snaps. We’re guessing he’s not getting a major contract here, but it’s another solid signing for the Browns as they try to rebuild their offensive line.

The move clears nearly $8.8 million in cap space, per ESPN’s Todd Archer. Clark, who was a part of the trade that sent Micah Parsons to the Packers, was solid in his first season with the Cowboys. The veteran lineman appeared in all 17 games for the fourth-straight season and totaled 36 tackles, six TFLs, and three sacks. He remains under contract through 2027.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz was first to report the deal. Rodriguez made the team as a sixth-round pick in 2022 and has started 25 games in his career. He was a full-time starter as a rookie, but has played primarily as a backup since 2023. Rodriguez overcame a torn ACL he suffered in 2024 to return for seven games in 2025. He’ll likely battle for defensive snaps in camp but offers enough on special teams to stick on a roster.

“They’ve denied [reports that Thomas were available] completely,” Schefter said. Connor Hughes said yesterday that the Jaguars were entertaining offers for Thomas. Reading between the lines, it sounds like the Jaguars are listening to offers but not looking to move Thomas. The fact that Thomas underperformed his 2024 season has fueled a lot of speculation, but little solid reporting, that Thomas was or ever has been available for trade.

The idea of Mac Jones starting somewhere in 2026 had a lot of gas in late January and February, but it has crashed in March as teams have been reluctant to meet San Francisco’s asking price. We’re not entirely sure why the 49ers would rather keep Jones as a backup than have, say, a third-round pick. Especially when they manufactured Jones’ value all on their own this past year after he was not exactly a first-wave free-agent signing in 2025. They could simply do that again with a different quarterback. But they seem to be anchored on keeping Jones.