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Best and worst free agent signing for each NFC West team

Photo by Cooper Neill/ How do the Rams’ signing match up to their division rivals’? The dust is settling on the NFL’s free agency period as teams and fans turn their attention to next month’s NFL Draft. How did the four NFC West teams fare in free agency? The San Francisco 49ers are looking to maintain their hold on the division and keep contending for Super Bowls. Last season was promising for a young Los Angeles Rams team, but what are they without Aaron Donald? Both the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals are amidst rebuilds and hope to make the jump...

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Raiders free agency: Who do you want back?

DeAndre Carter | Photo by Kirby Lee/ There are still several in-house Las Vegas free agents As we start the third week of NFL free agency, there are still several in-house Las Vegas Raiders free agents available. Now, seven unrestricted free agents have signed elsewhere in free agency. They are: Defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (Arizona Cardinals), running back Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers), tackle Jermaine Eluemunor (New York Giants), Austin Hooper (New England Patriots), cornerbacks Amik Robertson (Detroit Lions) and Tyler Hall (Philadelphia Eagles), tackle Brandon...

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PFF’s Post Free Agency 3-Round Mock

Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Cardinals address their highest needs in this mock PFF just posted its post free agency 3-round mock. They have the Cardinals trading down to #11 to acquire the #23 pick and a 2025 3rd rounder from the Vikings. Three-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft: Vikings trade up for QB J.J. McCarthy | NFL Draft | PFF Arizona Cardinals Picks: 11. Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo (first CB taken) 23. Laiatu Latu, ED, UCLA 27. Braden Fiske, 34DEm Florida St. 35. Ricky Persall, WR, Florida 66. Junior Colson, LB, Michigan 71. Mason McCormich, G, South...

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What are the Arizona Cardinals doing at WR, OLB?

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Jess and I discuss the state of the Arizona Cardinals wide receiver room and what they have on the edge. Happy Thursday one and all. We are two weeks into free agency and the Arizona Cardinals have done quite a bit to fill out their roster, but there are a could obvious holes that are left to fill. Jess and I discuss that, is it smart to rely on the 2024 NFL Draft and if they do, how does that impact trading down? Can you take the fourth or fifth best wide receiver and hope they turn out? This is a fun discussion, make sure to take a listen,...

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Sione Takitaki could become a bang-for-the-buck investment for the Patriots

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via New England signed the veteran linebacker to a two-year contract in free agency. Despite a lack of household names, the New England Patriots’ linebacker group had a productive 2023 season. With one of its top three headed out the door, however, the need for improved depth was obvious. And so, in an effort to replace Mack Wilson after his departure to the Arizona Cardinals, the team signed former Cleveland Browns defender Sione Takitaki. Takitaki, who was one of the better coverage linebackers in football last year, put his...

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Trent Brown scheduled to meet with Bengals, per report

Photo by Bryan Bennett/ The Bengals offensive line could be getting some big help. The Cincinnati Bengals are currently without a starting-caliber right tackle after Jonah Williams opted to go to the Arizona Cardinals via free agency after being forced to switch to right tackle last season. It now appears the team may be looking to fill his shoes with one mountain of a man. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bengals are hosting Trent Brown for a visit on Tuesday. Free-agent OT Trent Brown is scheduled to travel tonight to Cincinnati to meet Tuesday with the Bengals, who...

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Former Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown visiting Bengals, per report

Photo by Maddie Meyer/ The veteran free agent’s contract with New England voided in February. Trent Brown’s first visit of March will arrive in the AFC North. The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to meet with the veteran offensive tackle on Tuesday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Free-agent OT Trent Brown is scheduled to travel tonight to Cincinnati to meet Tuesday with the Bengals, who lost OT Jonah Williams in free agency to the Cardinals.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2024 Brown, 30, had his contract with the New England...

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Arizona Cardinals 2024 NFL Draft: To trade or not to trade? That is the question

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Do you want Monti to play “Let’s Make a Deal”? Look at that man pictured above. That’s Cardinals’ GM Monti Ossenfort. As we fans know, Monti has been very busy signing players in free agency. PFF recently released their free agency grades for each team. Their grade for Monti Ossenfort’s efforts: C. ARIZONA CARDINALS Re-signed: EDGE L.J. Collier (one year, TBD) Signed: CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (three years, $25.5M) Signed: DI Bilal Nichols (three years, $21M) Signed: DI Justin Jones (three years, $30.1M) Signed:...

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Raiders free agency: How the defensive tackles stack up

Christian Wilkins | Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Las Vegas has worked on position in past week The Las Vegas Raiders have prioritized the defensive tackle position so far this offseason and they likely will continue to add there. Let’s take a look where the position stands a week into free agency: New free agent added: Christian Wilkins. Free agents reportedly re-signed: Adam Butler, John Jenkins. Free agent who departed: Bilal Nichols (Arizona Cardinals). Released: Jerry Tillery (signed with Minnesota Vikings). Other returners: Byron Young, Matthew Butler, Nesta Jade...

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Cardinals Reacts Survey: Arizona Cardinals fans have a highly positive view of the first week of free agency

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. 2024 NFL Free Agency is a week into things and through the first wave of free agency, the Arizona Cardinals have been very active. In fact, they have completely changed the look of their defensive line, while also adding a veteran offensive tackle, a cornerback and a linebacker. So, through the first week of free...

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Arizona Cardinals offseason moves - a new OT, a QB trade and more

Photo by Justin K. Aller/ Talking about the Arizona Cardinals moves after free agency has started. Happy Sunday one and all. Jess and I are back for the second half of the first week of free agency discussion, where we get into the cutting of D.J. Humphries and how bad that side of the business is. From there we discuss Jonah Williams, his play and why this is a good move for the team. Then, Desmond Ridder is the Arizona Cardinals new backup quarterback, and it makes sense. Hope you enjoy the show. Enjoy the show with the embedded player above or by subscribing to the...

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Report: 49ers sign LB Ezekiel Turner

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Some special teams help The San Francisco 49ers are not done in free agency. Late Saturday night, Aaron Wilson reported that linebacker Ezekiel Turner has signed a one-year deal with the team. The news came from his agents. Turner has played his entire career with the Arizona Cardinals, beginning as an undrafted free agent and signing a handful of one-year extensions with them. If you remember that far back, Turner was the guy in the 49ers 2020 season opener against the Cardinals who blocked Mitch Wishnowsky’s punt, a play...

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Cardinals’ Day 2 and 3 of Free Agency Thoughts

Photo by Chris Graythen/ How do you feel about Monti’s most recent moves? If you haven’t had the chance yet, have a listen to the interviews that Sean Murphy Bunting, Bilal Nichols, Justin Jones, Mack Wilson, DeeJay Dallas and Jonah Williams conducted yesterday. The common themes were “high energy in the building” and “the Cardinals are an ascending team.” My favorite clip from the interviews was this one from DT Bilal Nichols who is already embracing a leadership role on the defense: #AZCardinals DL Bilal Nichols said he wanted to make a statement. I...

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How ‘Hollywood’ Brown signing impacts the Chiefs’ draft strategy

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Here’s what the new receiver could mean for Kansas City’s draft strategy. On Thursday night, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first actual move in free agency, signing former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year, $7 million deal that can be worth up to $11 million if he hits incentives. I like this signing a lot. The Chiefs made an extremely small gamble with this move. If Brown doesn't work out, they didn't sacrifice any draft capital or long-term cap flexibility to bring him in. $7 million...

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Cardinals reel in Jonah Williams to create one whale of an offensive line

Photo by Joe Sargent/ Former Bengal picks Cardinals over host of other suitors The Arizona Cardinals made their biggest splash of free agency when they reeled in offensive tackle Jonah Williams (6-5, 312, 5, Alabama, 26 years old) to strengthen what is quickly becoming one whale of an offensive line. And just like that, the @AZCardinals have their new tackle!The Cardinals have signed former Cincinnati Bengal Jonah Williams to a two year, $30 million dollar deal. pic.twitter.com/nL8U90pD3o— Joanna Cards Fan (@cardsfanjoanna) March 14, 2024 Apparently, the...

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Biggest winners, losers from NFC West in opening days of NFL free agency

Seahawks DT Leonard Williams got paid, the Cardinals got better on defense and the Rams bolstered their O-line — all in pursuit of the 49ers.

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Arizona Cardinals remaining offseason needs after first wave of free agency

Monti Ossenfort has again taken a more pragmatic approach to free agency in his second offseason as GM. | Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports GM Monti Ossenfort has already made a flurry of moves here at the start of the 2024 NFL offseason. What moves remain to be made from here on out? We’re only three-plus days into the 2024 NFL offseason, but GM Monti Ossenfort has been plenty busy already. Today, let’s take a quick look at the moves the team has already made and look ahead to what moves remain to be made. Players Retained/Released Let’s start with our own players....

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Speculated Patriots Target Reportedly Lands In NFC On Reasonable Deal

Calvin Ridley was not the only speculated target the New England Patriots missed out on during the first day of NFL free agency. Offensive tackle Jonah Williams is expected to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, as first reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport on Wednesday. The 26-year-old Williams received a two-year deal worth $30 million […]

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Ray-Ray McCloud signs a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons

Photo by Perry Knotts/ Plus, keeping tabs on the other moves in today’s NFL. The San Francisco 49ers will have a new primary returner in 2024. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that Ray-Ray McCloud signed a two-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Atlanta Falcons. Most of the signings have slowed down now that we’re later in the week. We’ll use this as the free agency tracker moving forward. Here’s what’s happened so far on Thursday. The Arizona Cardinals traded wide receiver Rondale Moore to the Falcons in exchange for backup quarterback Desmond...

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Cardinals Reacts Survey: Grade the Arizona Cardinals early moves in free agency

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The Arizona Cardinals made a bevy of moves in free agency, grade the initial wave. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Happy NFL Free Agency day one and all. While the officially official moves will be announced today, we know what they are supposed to be. So, through the tampering period and as free agency opens for the 2024 NFL season and the...

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Arizona Cardinals announce re-signing of seven players

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Arizona Cardinals bring back a number of their own free agents. Free agency is officially underway and the Arizona Cardinals have not yet announced their new signings, but they have announced that they have brought back seven players. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has re-signed punter Blake Gillikin to a two-year contract and re-signed the following six players to one-year contracts: Linebacker Krys Barnes Long snapper Aaron Brewer Offensive lineman Trystan Colon Offensive lineman...

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Arizona Cardinals signing offensive tackle Jonah Williams per report

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Arizona Cardinals have added a veteran offensive tackle in free agency. The Arizona Cardinals moved swiftly after they announced the release of D.J. Humphries, which comes with a June 1st designation by the way. In a corresponding move the team has reportedly signed veteran Jonah Williams. From Ian Rapoport: Sources: The #AZCardinals are expected to sign #Bengals OT Jonah Williams. A late splash for AZ. pic.twitter.com/VZFf3YlyD0— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024 Williams is a four-year starter from the Cincinnati Bengals...

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NFL Legal Tampering Tracker Day 3: Washington Commanders Free Agency Rumors and News

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Let the legal tampering continue! The NFL’s legal tampering period began Monday at 12pm, and goes until free agency officially starts today at 4pm. Teams must work through players’ agents during this time, and no contracts can be signed until free agency officially opens. Free Agents Signed Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz - 1 year, up to $5 million Dallas Cowboys DE Dorance Armstrong - 3 years, up to $45 million Dallas Cowboys C Tyler Biadasz - 3 years, up to $30 million Carolina Panthers LB Frankie Luvu - 3 years, up to $36 million Los...

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What losing Mack Wilson in free agency means for the Patriots

Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The veteran linebacker will join the Cardinals on a three-year contract. On Monday, Mack Wilson became the New England Patriots’ first free agent this week to leave for another team. The linebacker, who is coming off a solid season as a rotational member of the Patriots defense, will be joining the Arizona Cardinals on a three-year deal once the new league year starts on Wednesday. What does his departure mean for the Patriots and their own free agency, meanwhile? Let’s find out. The home town discount didn’t work The Patriots made an...

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NFL Free Agency 2024: Chicago Bears News and Rumor Tracker for March 12

Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Day two of the early negotiating period is underway around the NFL! It was a quiet day one of free agency for the Chicago Bears, with only one signing, running back D’Andre Swift. They also only lost one free agent as defensive tackle Justin Jones signed with the Arizona Cardinals. For a running list of all the Bears’ moves, check out our transaction tracker here. SB Nation has a massive league-wide free agency tracker that you can check out here. We’ll update this news and rumor tracker all day as information is shared...

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NFL Legal Tampering Tracker (Day 2) Part 2: Washington Commanders Free Agency Rumors and News

Photo by Kara Durrette/ Let the legal tampering continue! The NFL’s legal tampering period began Monday at 12pm, and goes until free agency officially starts on Wednesday, March 13th at 4pm. Teams must work through players’ agents during this time, and no contracts can be signed until free agency officially opens. Free Agents Signed Arizona Cardinals TE Zach Ertz - 1 year, up to $5 million Dallas Cowboys DE Dorance Armstrong - 3 years, up to $45 million Dallas Cowboys C Tyler Biadasz - 3 years, up to $30 million Carolina Panthers LB Frankie Luvu - 3 years, up to...

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Zach Ertz Presser: I know what this team means to the DMV, so I’m excited to be here.

Zach Ertz speaks to the media after signing his contract The Washington Commanders officially signed Zach Ertz to the 1-year contract that was reported last week. He was at team headquarters in Ashburn, VA today to put pen to paper, and sign his new deal to join the team. Ertz spoke to the media there, and also answered questions from Rhett Lewis and Maurice Jones-Drew on NFL Network's Free Agency Frenzy. Ertz is excited to join the Washington Commanders under the team's new leadership. That includes his former head coach from the Arizona Cardinals, and current OC in...

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Arizona Cardinals to sign linebacker Mack Wilson per report

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Arizona Cardinals continue to add defensive players in free agency. The Arizona Cardinals have made bringing in a number of defensive players a day one priority, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Bilal Nichols, Justin Jones and now linebacker Mack Wilson have all been added on day one of the free agency tampering period. Wilson is the most recent addition per Mike Reiss: LB @MackWilSr has agreed to a 3-year deal with the Cardinals, according to a source.Wilson spent the last two seasons in New England and played some of his best football late last...