The first week of NFL free agency is coming to a close, with every team addressing needs and bolstering its roster ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
And these past few days had it all. You had the Steelers trading for (and paying) DK Metcalf despite not yet having a starting quarterback. You had Sam Darnold signing a $100 million contract with the Seahawks to replace Geno Smith, who reunited with Pete Carroll in Las Vegas. You had Davante Adams picking the Rams, Joey Bosa joining the Bills, DeAndre Hopkins landing with the Ravens and several big-time names signing with the Vikings.
And you even had star pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence leaving the Cowboys after 11 seasons … and then immediately throwing shade at his former team!
Plenty of other moves will be made over the coming weeks — where do Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson end up? — but with many of the biggest transactions in the rearview mirror, let’s take a look at how the free agent frenzy could impact clubs’ decisions come draft day.
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The 2025 NFL Draft is to take place from April 24-26 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More draft coverage can be found at CBSSports.com, including the weekly mock drafts and a regularly available look at the eligible prospects.
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