2020 Free-Agency Tracker

The Lions and their front office are heading into an ultra important free-agency period -- which effectively starts today at noon with the legal tampering period.

Follow along with the Sports Illustrated All Lions team channel, as we track all of the NFL free-agency news.

Former Pats’ defensive lineman Danny Shelton is signing with the Lions on a 2-year deal for $8mil, per @RosenhausSports.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2020

D.J. Reader heads to Cincinnati Bengals, according to league sources. $53 million over four years, according to sources, highest paid nose tackle in NFL
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 17, 2020

For the #Colts and QB Philip Rivers, it’s a 1 year deal worth $25M that is guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Former #Rams LB Cory Littleton has an agreement to join the #Raiders, source said, on a 3-year deal worth up to $36M. It has a base value of $11.75M per year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

A couple contract updates from deals late last night:

The #Bills signed DE Mario Addison for three years, $30.45 million with $14M in the first year and $15.25M in guarantees.

The #Eagles re-signed QB Nate Sudfeld for one year, $2M ($500K guaranteed). Another $3M in incentives.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2020

The #Panthers have interest in QB Teddy Bridgewater, as do the #Patriots. If Bridgewater chooses Carolina over NE, you have to think OC Joe Brady, the young offensive wunderkind, is a big reason why.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

The #Saints agree to terms with QB Drew Brees, source said. He gets a 2-year deal worth roughly $50M. Never in doubt, but now done. And Brees took less to help the team continue to build.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Two remarkable decades now in the books. pic.twitter.com/mM18Yoxxri
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

Bills have acquired @stefondiggs in a trade from the Vikings. @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 17, 2020

For the #Lions and LB Jamie Collins, it’s a 3-year worth $30M, source said. The deal includes $18M fully guaranteed. A nice payday and a reunion with coach Matt Patricia.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

Source: The #Dolphins are getting #Cowboys FA CB Byron Jones. A massive deal for the now highest-paid corner.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

The #Browns get their right tackle, agreeing to terms with Jack Conklin on a 3 year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guaranteed. He earns $20mil in the first year, per @RosenhausSports.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Trade AND deal: Colts trade first-round pick (13th overall) to 49ers for All-Pro DT DeForest Buckner, who already has agreed to a massive contract that pays him $21 million a year and makes him the second-highest paid DT in NFL history behind only Aaron Donald, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

JPP is going back to Tampa Bay on a two-year, $27 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Source: #Bears are focused on acquiring Andy Dalton or Nick Foles - both veteran quarterbacks who have played for either Matt Nagy or members of coaching staff. There’s a sense in the organization that Mitchell Trubisky should be forced to compete for the starting position.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdNFL) March 16, 2020

Trade terms.

🏈Atlanta gets: Tight end Hayden Hurst and Ravens’ 2020 4th-round pick.

🏈Baltimore gets: Falcons’ 2020 2nd-round pick and Falcons 2020 5th-round pick.

As it turns out, the Falcons’ fifth-round pick already has been sent to Jacksonville for Calais Campbell.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

And another trade! pic.twitter.com/asFJlHLfjM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The #Cowboys are signing TE Blake Jarwin to a 3-year extension worth up to $24.25M, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. He gets $9.25M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Cardinals get: WR DeAndre Hopkins and a 4th-round pick.

Texans get: RB David Johnson, a second-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Texans are trading DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Trade: Cardinals and Texans are agreeing to a trade that will send David Johnson to Houston, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Ereck Flowers $30M over 3 years with $19.95M fully guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Eagles RB Corey Clement who’s a restricted free agent will be allowed to test free agency... Eagles may try to bring him back at a lower price tag.... the Jets are interested in free agent Vinny Curry and the Lions have their eyes on Jalen Mills. According to league source.
— Derrick Gunn (@RealDGunn) March 16, 2020

The Cleveland Browns are working to close a deal on Austin Hooper, making him the game's highest paid tight end, per source. Other teams can swoop in late but Browns the leader.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2020

Bills re-signed G Quinton Spain to a three-year contract.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

New deal is expected very very soon for 49ers and Arik Armstead per source.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 16, 2020

The Lions are planning on picking up the exclusive rights tender on CB Dee Virgin, per a source. Virgin forced one fumble last season and had 10 tackles. A key special teams player, he was on 77 percent of snaps there last year. https://t.co/IThybyW9so
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) March 16, 2020

I was just informed that the @Patriots are placing the Franchise Tag on @JosephThuney
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 16, 2020

Cardinals placing Transition Tag on Kenyan Drake, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The #Packers have agreed to terms with free agent RT Rick Wagner, formerly of the #Lions, per me and @MikeGarafolo. This signals what has become clear, that Bryan Bulaga is gone.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Source: The #Colts are releasing veteran DT Margus Hunt, a starter over the last three seasons.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Franchise tag roundup:
▪️DAL: Dak Prescott (exclusive)
▪️CIN: A.J. Green
▪️TEN: Derrick Henry
▪️KC: Chris Jones
▪️TB: Shaq Barrett
▪️NYG: Leonard Williams
▪️JAC: Yannick Ngakoue
▪️LAC: Hunter Henry
▪️BAL: Matt Judon
▪️PIT: Bud Dupree
▪️WAS: Brandon Scherff
▪️DEN:Justin Simmons
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020

#Breaking: Source confirms to @usatodaysports that Cowboys have placed exclusive franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott.

Dak on roster 2020. Next question: Will Amari Cooper be?
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) March 16, 2020

Titans placed franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Wow, lot's of franchise tags this morning.

Add Derrick Henry (per @AdamSchefter) and A.J. Green (@TomPelissero) to the list.
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) March 16, 2020

The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Former Browns’ LB Christian Kirksey has agreed to terms on a 2-year, $16 million dollar deal with the Green Bay Packers, per his agency @SPORTSTARSNYC.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

The #Vikings have agreed to terms on a 2-year extension with QB Kirk Cousins, per @MikeMcCartney7.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

The #Bucs are franchise tagging pass-rusher Shaq Barrett, source said, locking him in after a career year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

No surprise, but Chiefs are placing franchise tag on DT Chris Jones today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

Detroit Lions Could Be NFL's Big Winner in Free Agency https://t.co/AT3VaTo6SU
— DetroitSportsPodcast (@DetroitPodcast) March 16, 2020

The #Falcons plan to release star CB Desmond Trufant this week, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2020

Likely tag candidates Monday:

Bud Dupree Steelers
Shaq Barrett Bucs
Leonard Williams Giants
AJ Green Bengals
Chris Jones Chiefs
Derrick Henry Titans
Dak Prescott Cowboys
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

#Packers are signing LB Christian Kirksey, per his agents at @SPORTSTARSNYC. Two year, $16 million deal. Reunited with Mike Pettine, who was the #Browns coach when Cleveland drafted him.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020

The #Steelers placed the franchise tag on Bud Dupree.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2020

The #Falcons are releasing RB Devonta Freeman, source says, saving more than $3M against the salary cap and moving on from their former starter.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Congrats to @KirkCousins8 on agreeing to a 2 year extension with the @Vikings
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 16, 2020

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