The biggest name still out there is Aaron Rodgers, who is officially being released by the New York Jets. He’ll be designated as a post-June 1 cut, per ESPN, which saves the Jets $7 million but still leaves them with a $49 million overall dead money charge, including a $35 million dead cap hit in 2026.
It’s increasingly looking like Steelers or bust for Rodgers, who reportedly has an offer on the table from the team. The Giants are still reportedly waiting on his decision, too. Either way, Rodgers is the next major domino to fall in free agency.
There are still plenty of talented players to be signed too, despite the spate of agreements already reached. Here are the best remaining NFL free agents available. Rodgers is No. 2, behind tackle Mekhi Becton.
Patriots add EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson on 1-year, $5 million deal: Report
The Patriots continue to boost their defensive line, signing edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson to a one-year, $5 million contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Chaisson, 25, registered five sacks last season for the Raiders. Additionally, he had 32 tackles, one forced fumble, seven tackles for loss and 29 total pressures.
That was a career-best performance after his first four NFL seasons with the Jaguars, for whom Chaisson was their 2020 first-round pick.
Bears, WR Olamide Zaccheaus reportedly agree to 1-year deal
Zaccheaus, 27, caught 45 passes for 506 yards and three touchdowns in his lone season with the Commanders, matching his career-best numbers from his six NFL seasons.
Signing with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia in 2019, Zacchaeus played his first four seasons in Atlanta before moving on to the Eagles. He’s averaged 13.4 yards per reception over his career.
Gardner Minshew becomes Patrick Mahomes’ backup
After fighting for starting duties with the Las Vegas Raiders last season, Gardner Minshew is joining a team where he will be the clear back-up. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the journeyman QB has agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he will be the No. 2 to Patrick Mahomes.
DK’s new jersey number: 14
DK Metcalf trade now official as Steelers announce it, Seahawks thank him
The biggest trade of the week, news of which broke last weekend, is now official.
Laremy Tunsil thanks Houston
After the Texans traded Tunsil to the Commanders, the five-time Pro Bowler tweeted a thank you to the city of Houston:
Report: Browns rework OT Jack Conklin’s deal
Conklin can now hit free agency a year earlier in 2026, per ESPN, and pays him $10 million next season with an opportunity to hit $2 million extra in incentives.
Report: Alexander Mattison signing with Dolphins
After a year with the Raiders, Mattison is joining Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Co. in South Beach, per Fox Sports.
Texans reportedly adding Ed Ingram to O-line
After trading away both Laremy Tunsil and Kenyon Green, the Texans are now trading to acquire an offensive lineman.
It’s guard Ed Ingram in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, per NFL Network, and he has 41 starts for the Vikings in his three-year career since being drafted in the second round in 2022.
the Texans jettisoned the guard that allowed the 3rd-highest one-on-one pressure rate among all guards (Kenyon Green) and have now acquired the guards that ranked 1st (Ed Ingram) and 4th (Laken Tomlinson). https://t.co/hlTM0DNaXd
Though he’s on his way to Las Vegas to join the Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith tweeted it’s all love for the city of Seattle, where he’s played for the Seahawks since 2019.
My love for Seattle cannot be described in words. I wish I could’ve done more to express that.
#Steelers FA quarterback Russell Wilson left the #Browns facility about 15 minutes ago after meeting with the team about signing here. He’s scheduled to visit the #Giants tomorrow.
Russell Wilson might be touring the building today but that isn’t watering down Kenny Pickett’s confidence in believing he’s the Browns’ starting QB for 2025.
Pat McAfee says he hasn’t heard from Aaron Rodgers
The NFL world is waiting on Aaron Rodgers to decide if he is going to join the Pittsburgh Steelers, another team or call it quits altogether. His buddy Pat McAfee is also on the sideline, waiting to hear of Rodgers’ decision.
Their tight friendship hasn’t given the ESPN personality much insight into Rodgers’ decision.
Commanders bringing back WR Noah Brown on 1-year deal: Report
Receiver Noah Brown, who made one of the most memorable plays of the Commanders’ breakout 2024 season, is returning to the team on a one-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The deal could be worth up to $4.5 million in value.
In his first season with Washington, Brown compiled 35 receptions for 453 yards and a touchdown. That one touchdown was a doozy, coming on a 52-yard Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels to defeat the Bearsn Week 8.
The Commanders went on to win six of their next nine games and made the playoffs, upsetting the Lions in the divisional round before losing to the eventual Super Bowl champion Eagles.
Brown, 29, has also played for the Cowboys — who drafted him in the seventh round in 2017 — and Texans during his seven NFL seasons. His best season was 2022 when he caught 43 passes for 555 yards and three TDs in 16 games.
Report: Ex-49er Kyle Juszczyk visiting Steelers
After being released by the 49ers, free-agent Pro-Bowl FB Kyle Juszczyk is meeting today with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Uche, 26, played 13 games last season with the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. He recorded 23 total tackles, two for loss and two sacks.
QB Mason Rudolph returning to Steelers
Quarterback Mason Rudolph is returning to Pittsburgh after signing a two-year, $8 million deal, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
The 29-year-old Rudolph was a third-round draft pick by the Steelers in 2018 and played four seasons in Pittsburgh before moving on to the Tennessee Titans for the 2024 season.
Rudolph played eight games last season and threw for 1,530 yards, nine touchdowns and nine interceptions.
Patriots release long-time center, team captain David Andrews
David Andrews, an eight-time team captain and member of two Super Bowl-winning teams, was released on Thursday, the Patriots announced.
The 32-year-old is currently rehabbing from shoulder surgery that caused him to miss 13 games last season.
Over his career, Andrews has started 121 of 124 regular-season games. A 2015 undrafted free agent, he played his way onto the Patriots’ 2010s All-Decade Team.
FOXBOROUGH, MA – OCTOBER 06: New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) during a game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins on October 6, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Adam Thielen restructures contract, will return to Panthers
After a solid 2024, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen has restructured his contract and will return for his 12th NFL season, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Dalvin Tomlinson gets $16 million guaranteed from Cardinals
Former Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson is joining the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year, $29 million deal with $16 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
