Notable NFL free-agency deals, reaction
— -- Barnwell's grades for the big free-agent deals
Sunday, March 13
Akiem Hicks lands deal in Chicago
Hicks, who was traded to the Patriots in October, agreed to a two-year deal with the Bears.
Casey Hayward lands in San Diego
The former Packers cornerback told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he agreed to a three-year deal.
Demovsky: Draft success allowed the Packers to let Hayward walk
Jermaine Gresham staying with Cardinals
A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the tight end turned down contracts for four years and up to $23 million to stay in Arizona on a one-year deal.
Eugene Sims re-signs with Rams
The 29-year-old defensive lineman got a three-year deal after starting nine games last season.
Saturday, March 12
Jerrell Freeman chooses Bears
The linebacker led the Colts in tackles in 2012 and 2013, his first two years with the team.
Wells: Colts don't have set starter to replace Freeman
Rod Streater lands with Chiefs
Kansas City looks to bolster its receiving corps by inking Streater to a one-year deal.
Rafael Bush picks Detroit
The former Saints safety and special teamer missed all but one game last season.
Friday, March 11
Robert Ayers heading to Buccaneers
The 30-year-old defensive end has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan.
Morris Claiborne staying in Dallas
The Cowboys have agreed to a one-year deal to keep the No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
Archer: Cowboys give Claiborne another chance
Prince Amukamara leaving Giants for Jaguars
The cornerback and former first-round pick has signed a one-year deal.
Brent Grimes joining Buccaneers
The cornerback has agreed to a two-year deal worth $16.5 million, sources confirmed to ESPN.
DiRocco: Brent Grimes can bring stability to Bucs' struggling secondary
Johnny Manziel waived by Browns
The 22nd overall selection of the 2014 draft was brought down by off-the-field struggles and limited on-field success.
McManamon: Johnny Manziel's exit removes distraction, gives Browns chance to grow
Kendall Reyes agrees to one-year deal with Redskins
The 26-year-old led all San Diego defensive linemen in combined tackles (32) and quarterback hits (11) in 2015.
Keim: Reyes looking to rebound from rough couple seasons
Patriots sign Chris Hogan to offer sheet
The Bills have five days to match the $12 million deal for their wide receiver.
Reiss: How offer sheet to Chris Hogan affects Danny Amendola
Rodak: Run-first Bills shouldn't match Patriots' offer to Chris Hogan
Thursday, March 10
Seahawks to retain Jermaine Kearse
The wide receiver has reached a three-year deal with Seattle.
Kapadia: Kearse's new deal stabilizes Seahawks' passing game
Nick Perry staying in Green Bay
The former first-round pick will sign a one-year deal with the Packers.
Cedric Thornton going from Eagles to Cowboys
The 27-year-old defensive end has agreed to a four-year deal with Dallas.
Archer: Cowboys add size, athleticism with Thornton
49ers sign QB Thad Lewis
Speculation continues to mount about the future of Colin Kaepernick in San Fran.
Dolphins ink C.J. Anderson to offer sheet
The Broncos have five days to match the $18 million deal for their running back.
Legwold: Broncos dealing with a different kind of turnover in their offensive backfield
Mohamed Sanu gets five-year deal with Falcons
The former Bengals WR will bring a lot of versatility to Kyle Shanahan's offense.
McClure: Sanu is the perfect complement to Julio Jones
Bengals retain Vincent Rey
The linebacker becomes the third free-agent defender to re-sign with Cincinnati.
Harvey: Reggie Nelson might be the odd man out in Cincy after his best season
Bilal Powell agrees to new deal with Jets
Powell will pair with new addition Matt Forte in New York's new-look backfield.
CImini: Jets' new backfield short on breakaway speed but long on versatility
Nigel Bradham gets two-year deal from Eagles
The former Bills LB thrived under Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in 2014.
Sean Smith headed to Oakland on four-year deal
The 28-year-old CB has $20 million in guaranteed money in the deal.
Gutierrez: Raiders accomplish two goals in getting Smith
Teicher: Losing Smith first big blow for Chiefs
Bowen: The Raiders are (finally) in win-now mode
Wednesday, March 9
Richard Matthews lands in Tennesse
The Titans get QB Marcus Mariota another weapon.
Kuharsky: Matthews signing marks rare Titans win over Patriots
Jeremy Lane gets new deal in Seattle
The Seahawks bolstered their secondary by agreeing to terms with Lane.
Kapadia: Continuity a big deal for Seattle's secondary
Adrian Clayborn sticks with Atlanta
The Falcons maintained all along that they wanted to bring Clayborn back, and they followed through with a two-year deal.
Victor Cruz agrees to reduced salary with Giants
The injury-riddled WR took a sizable pay cut to stay in New York.
Graziano: Cruz bought himself one more year with the Giants
J.R. Sweezy headed to the Bucs
The former Seahawks O-lineman nabs a five-year deal worth $32.5 million.
Derrick Johnson opts to stay in KC
The Chiefs continue to retain their talent on defense by giving the veteran Johnson a three-year, $21 million deal.
Teicher: The Chiefs and Johnson belong together
Tashaun Gipson inks $35.5 million deal with Jags
Jacksonville revamps its secondary with the play making safety.
DiRocco: Johnathan Cyprien benefits most from Gipson signing
McManamon: Losing four starters makes for a tough start to free agency for Cleveland
DiRocco: Gipson wants to win, so he leaves Cleveland for Jacksonville
Adam Jones re-signs with Bengals
Cincinnati retains one of its key cogs on defense.
Harvey: Bengals focus on defense on Day 1 of free agency
Coby Fleener heads to New Orleans
The former Colts TE gets $36 million to pair up with Drew Brees in the Big Easy.
Triplett: Fleener could breakout, but Saints have bigger needs
Wells: Fleener questions effort of some ex-Colts teammates
Mitchell Schwartz finalizing five-year deal with Chiefs
Kansas City gets a consistent, dependable interior lineman.
Brandon Mebane, Dwight Lowery headed to San Diego
The Chargers upgrade their defensive line (Mebane) and secondary (Lowery) .
Kapadia: Seahawks have options to replace Mebane
Olivier Vernon gets blockbuster deal from Giants
The Giants continued their overhaul on defense by signing one of the best pass-rushers on the open market.
Graziano: Giants cap crazy spending day by nabbing Vernon
DiRocco: Not landing Vernon hinders Jaguars' plans to improve D
PFF: High-upside Vernon is perfect fit for G-Men
Graziano: There's still more to do, but Giants have good foundation on D
Cimini: Jets' interest in Vernon doesn't bode well for Muhammad Wilkerson
Matt Cassel Tennessee-bound
The former Cowboys quarterback received a one-year deal.
Kuharsky: Cassel will compete with Zach Mettenberger for backup role
Tyvon Branch headed to Arizona
The Cardinals fill a need at safety by signing the eight-year veteran.
Weinfuss: Branch found right fit in Arizona's secondary
Danny Trevathan agrees to join Chicago
The three-down linebacker is leaving the Super Bowl champion Broncos for the Bears.
Dickerson: Trevathan gives Chicago another young piece to build around
PFF: Trevathan is answer to Bears' problems at linebacker
Legwold: Broncos follow Manning's retirement with rough start to free agency
Dickerson: Trevathan: 'I thought it was over' two seasons ago
Damon Harrison reaches agreement with Giants
"Big Snacks" will be playing his home games in the same stadium next season, but he'll be with the Giants instead of the Jets.
Graziano: Harrison costly but necessary for Giants
Cimini: Jets couldn't compete with Giants' offer
Rams reach deals with Mark Barron, William Hayes
Los Angeles was able to reach agreements with the converted linebacker and defensive end.
Wagoner: Re-signing Barron, Hayes keeps Rams' options open
Brandon Brooks to sign with Eagles
The offensive guard will get a five-year, $40 million deal with Philadelphia.
Sheridan: Eagles get a premier guard in Brooks
Lions bringing back Haloti Ngata
The enormous defensive tackle has reached an agreement on a two-year deal.
Rothstein: Re-signing Ngata shouldn't keep Lions from drafting DT
Lamar Miller joining Brock Osweiler in Houston
Miller, who rushed for 872 yards in Miami last season, adds to the Texans' offensive haul.
Ganguli: Texans' free-agency splurge gives offense much-needed facelift
Clay: What is Miller's fantasy ceiling in Houston's offense?
Brock Osweiler bolts for Houston
The former Broncos signal-caller is signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Texans that includes $37 million in guaranteed money.
Matt Forte will be a Jet
The longtime Bear has found a fit in New York after Chris Ivory left.
Cimini: Forte can still be productive as a dual threat for Jets
PFF: Forte isn't an instant upgrade for Jets offense
Demovsky: So much for Forte to the Packers
Clay: How long can Forte be an RB1?
Doug Martin staying put in Tampa Bay
Martin, who rushed for 1,402 yards last season, will sign a five-year deal worth more than $35 million.
DiRocco: Bucs wisely recognize re-signing Martin was best option
Alex Mack spurns Browns for Falcons
The three-team Pro Bowl center will reunite with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta.
McClure: Falcons address one big need in signing Mack
McManamon: Losing seasons had to affect Mack's decision
Rodney McLeod agrees with Eagles
The former Rams safety will sign a five-year, $37 million deal with Philadelphia.
Sheridan: McLeod helps Eagles rebuild secondary
Ladarius Green to replace Heath Miller in Pittsburgh
The former Chargers tight end adds depth and playmaking for the Steelers.
Fowler: Green joining Steelers' crowded stable of playmakers
Fowler: Steelers doing a good job finding value in free agency
Chase Daniel reunites with Doug Pederson
The Eagles' new head coach was Daniel's offensive coordinator in Kansas City. Daniel gets a multiyear deal to back up QB Sam Bradford.
Sheridan: Daniel, Pederson together again in Philadelphia
Teicher: Daniel almost had a perfect legacy in Kansas City
Sheridan: Daniel's deal expected but still surprising
Sheridan: Doug Pederson ends speculation: Sam Bradford still No. 1 QB
Alex Boone jumps to Vikings
The guard started all but one game he played for the 49ers the past four seasons.
Goessling: Boone gives Vikings' offensive line a touch of nastiness
Goessling: Coaching connections drive Vikings' early free-agent moves
Goessling: Boone: I wanted to play for 'Minnesota over everybody'
Chargers re-sign Antonio Gates, pick up Travis Benjamin
This increases the likelihood that Gates will retire as a Charger.
McManamon: Browns feeling free-agency pain by not retaining their own
Williams: Benjamin gives Philip Rivers another playmaker
Clay: How much can Rivers boost Benjamin's fantasy value?
Bengals retain George Iloka
Cincy shelled out $30 million over a five-year deal to keep one of the NFL's best coverage safeties.
Harvey: Iloka's re-signing perfect response to Marvin Jones' departure
Harvey: The numbers behind Iloka's new deal with Cincy
Rolando McClain re-ups with Cowboys
The linebacker will make $5 million on a one-year deal.
Archer: McClain knew Cowboys were the best fit
Mason Foster staying with Redskins
It's a two-year deal for the 27-year-old linebacker.
Keim: Redskins maintain certain culture by re-signing their free agents
Ian Williams sticks with San Francisco
The defensive tackle has agreed to return to the 49ers on a five-year deal.
Gutierrez: Can Williams maintain his ascent without Jim Tomsula?
Marvin Jones headed to Detroit
The Lions waste no time trying to fill the void left by Calvin Johnson's retirement.
Rothstein: Signing Jones is big for Lions' transition from Megatron
Clay: How high is Jones' fantasy ceiling with the Lions?
Rothstein: Jones: 'I'm not coming here trying to replace Calvin Johnson'
Janoris Jenkins cashes in with the Giants
One of the premier CBs on the open market will pocket $12 million per year.
Roman Foster sticking with Steelers
The offensive lineman will get a three-year deal.
Fowler: Steelers appear ready to keep O-line intact
Colt McCoy returning to D.C.
The QB will serve as Kirk Cousins' No. 2 with the Redskins.
Keim: McCoy's decision to re-sign is all about comfort
Tuesday, March 8
Kelechi Osemele to sign with Raiders
The offensive lineman will reportedly get a five-year deal worth a maximum $60 million.
Malik Jackson headed to Jacksonville
Jackson's deal is expected to average $15 million per season and will be a five- or six-year contract.
Jason Pierre-Paul returning to Giants
The defensive end is expected to sign a one-year deal for up to $10.5 million.
Graziano: Pierre-Paul, Giants still make sense for each other
Richie Incognito staying in Buffalo
Incognito will sign a three-year deal with the Bills.
Rodak: Incognito pact could keep Bills on free-agency sidelines
Rodak: Incognito's cap hit very affordable in 2016
Tamba Hali sticking with Chiefs
Hali has reached an agreement on a three-year deal that will allow him to finish his career in Kansas City.
Teicher: Chiefs take chance in re-signing Hali
Teicher: Hali deal says a lot about KC's confidence in Dee Ford
Teicher: Hali's role might diminish, but he says his impact won't
Benjamin Watson agrees to deal with Ravens
The 35-year-old tight end, who had a career year in 2015 with New Orleans, is headed to Baltimore.
Hensley: Ravens really, really wanted Watson
Triplett: Saints' offense will miss Watson but should still thrive
Leodis McKelvin headed to Philly
The cornerback, who was cut by the Bills last week, agreed to a two-year contract with the Eagles.
Sheridan: McKelvin happy to rejoin defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz
Mario Williams agrees to deal with Dolphins
The defensive end will sign a two-year deal with Miami after being released by Buffalo.
Walker: Are Dolphins taking on too many reclamation projects at once on D?
Yates: Miami's moves are keeping it in the cellar
Pro Football Focus: Dolphins counting on return to form from Williams
Walker: Williams signing likely spells the end for Vernon in Miami
Walker: Williams on joining Dolphins: 'I can't wait'
Charles Johnson staying in Carolina
After visiting with the Giants and Buccaneers, the defensive end plans to return to the Panthers.
Newton: Johnson shows big heart in re-signing with Panthers
Newton: Johnson's son happy he's back with Carolina
Adam Vinatieri signing extension in Indy
The 42-year-old kicker with four Super Bowl rings isn't going anywhere after agreeing to a new deal with the Colts.
Wells: Vinatieri could be NFL's all-time leading scorer by end of contract
Titans lure Ben Jones
The former Houston center/guard is headed to Tennessee on a four-year deal.
Kuharsky: Titans getting a versatile O-lineman and quirky guy
Raiders bolster pass rush with Bruce Irvin
Irvin is headed to Oakland to pair with Khalil Mack.
Chris Ivory joining T.J. Yeldon in Jaguars' backfield
Ivory, who set career highs for carries and rushing yards last season with the Jets, is headed to Jacksonville.
DiRocco: Ivory addition puts status of other backs in jeopardy
Clay: Ivory signing limits his and Yeldon's fantasy value
Cimini: The Jets' free-agent exodus is underway
Donald Stephenson to sign with Broncos
The 27-year-old offensive tackle is leaving Kansas City for Denver.
Teicher: Chiefs have offensive line depth to withstand some losses
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