2025 NFL free agency: Notable signings, trades by position; Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Evan Engram headline list

Aaron Rodgers is Yet unsigned, but plenty of other notable players did put pen to paper during the NFL’s Beginning week of Reachable agency. 

One of the busiest weeks on the NFL calendar didn’t disappoint, Beginning 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 Numerous big Passer 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 Passer is Allegedly 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 Achieved as of this writing. 

While we continue to wait for Rodgers’ decision, here’s a look at the most notable signings and trades Achieved during (and before) the Primary week of Reachable agency, broken down by position. 

Passer 

Instead of re-signing with the Steelers prior to the Begin of Reachable agency, Fields decided to test the market for the Primary time in his Profession. 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 Primary-time NFL head Mentor Aaron Glenn. Fields will reunite in the Big Apple with Ex Ohio State teammate Garrett Wilson. 

The Primary big Shift of Reachable agency was the trade that sent Smith from Seattle to Las Vegas in Switch for a third-Period Option. Seattle replaced Smith during Reachable agency when they signed Ex Vikings Passer Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal. 

Darnold is heading to a Seahawks Club that lost two of their top three receivers this past week. Meanwhile, Smith will once again Shift for head Mentor Pete Carroll, whom Smith has credited with reviving his Profession during their time together in Seattle. 

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Wide receiver

Pittsburgh finally Acquired 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 Reinforcement Uncovered up Pittsburgh’s Charge while making life easier for fellow wideout George Pickens. The Steelers Merely need to figure out who will throw Metcalf the ball. 

The six-time Pro Bowler penned a two-year, $46 million deal with the Rams, who recently released Ex Finals MVP and 2021 Offensive Player of the Year Cooper Kupp. After enjoying a legendary partnership with Rodgers, Adams will look to have similar Secure with Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles. 

Running back 

Last offseason, Jones was part of the wave of notable running Defenders who signed with new Squads. 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-Ancient Jones showed last year that he Yet has plenty of gas left in the tank. He amassed 1,546 total yards that included a Profession-best 1,138 yards on the ground. 

The Ex Steelers Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal with the Chargers that is worth up to $9.25 million. A Ex Primary-Period Option, Harris became the Primary player since Chris Johnson to begin his Profession with four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. A big reasons for Harris’ Secure has been his Amazing Longevity as he has never missed a game in the NFL. 

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Garrett Podell

Close-fitting end 

Engram parlayed his Secure with the Jaguars into a two-year, $23 million deal with the Broncos. In 2023, Engram set Profession 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 

It was Anticipated that Moore would get a nice payday after Pittsburgh let him test the Uncovered market. That’s exactly what happened, as the 2021 Quaternary-Period Option landed a four-year, $82 million with the Titans. Only 26 years Ancient, Moore brings a wealth of experience with him to Nashville after Beginning in Every of his Primary 69 NFL Matches (including the postseason). 

Safeguarding line 

After Assisting the Eagles Secure the Finals, Williams penned a four-year, $104 million deal with the New England Patriots. A 2021 third-Period Option, Williams recorded a Profession-high five sacks during the regular season. He had two sacks of Patrick Mahomes during Philadelphia’s Finals Secure over Kansas City. 

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Edge rusher

Speaking of the Eagles, they lost Numerous notable defenders during Reachable agency, including Sweat, who signed a four-year, $76.4 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. In Sweat, the Cardinals are getting a 27-year-Ancient, Ex All-Pro who has 43 Profession sacks and a wealth of Postseason experience under his Track Turning Mark. 

After being released by the Chargers, Bosa signed a one-year, $12.6 million deal with the Bills, who had recently released veteran Deliver rusher Von Miller. In Buffalo, the 29-year-Ancient Bosa will look to revive his Profession after dealing with Numerous Wounds during his Last three seasons with the Chargers. 

Inside linebacker 

The Eagles did make sure to re-sign Baun to the tune of a three-year, $51 million extension. One of last year’s top Reachable agent acquisitions, Baun filled that stat sheet in 2024 with 151 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and an Disruption during the regular season. He had seven tackles and an Disruption in the Finals. 

Cornerback 

The Ex Chiefs and 49ers cornerback signed a three-year, $54 million deal with the Colts. While Wounds hindered him last season, Ward was one of the NFL’s top Safeguarding Defenders in 2023. He had five interceptions that year (including one that was returned for a touchdown) and a Bracket-high 23 Deliver breakups. 

The Lions managed to acquire one of the top Safeguarding Reachable agents by signing Reed to a three-year, $48 million deal. Reed, a Ex fifth-Period Option who Began his Profession in San Francisco, has 51 Profession Deliver breakups. 

Safety 

A year after letting Saquon Barkley sign with the Eagles, the Giants Achieved a big splash by signing Holland to a three-year, $45.3 million deal. Ironically, one of Holland’s best plays in the NFL Secured place inside the Giants’ home stadium; he returned a Option 99 yards for a Points during a Dolphins road Secure over the Jets during the 2023 season. 

Special Squads 

“America’s Club” kept the best returner in America in Dallas when they re-signed Turpin to a three-year, $18 million deal. Turpin, who was named the USFL’s MVP in 2022 prior to signing with the Cowboys, was tapped as an All-Pro last season after return a punt and a kickoff for scores. He Guided the NFL in kickoff return yards (907) and in average yards per kickoff return (33.5).