Jets, Cowboys, Eagles, Waller, RB Updates, Free Agency

Free Agency Day 2: Big Aaron Rodgers update + Cowboys trade for an All-Pro CB  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ March 15, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Jets [Rodgers and Lazard] Jets begin work on Aaron Rodgers’ free agent wish list Done Deal: According to Trey Wingo, the deal sending Rodgers to the Jets has been [in place]( since last Friday — the official announcement is all that remains. - The announcement could come today, as Rodgers is set to appear live on The Pat McAfee Show at 1 PM ET. Wish List: Rodgers told the Jets — per ESPN’s Dianna Russini — that he wants Allen Lazard, Randall Cobb, Marcedes Lewis, and Odell Beckham Jr. to [join]( him in New York. Lazard: The Jets checked one of those boxes yesterday with the addition of Lazard, who signed a four-year, $44 million contract ($22 million guaranteed). - According to Adam Schefter, the team is also [open]( to signing Cobb and Lewis. Beckham: The Jets attended Beckham’s workout last week and will likely make an offer — but his [contract demands]( could make a deal challenging. Image: Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire Cowboys [Stephon Gilmore] Cowboys News: Stephon Gilmore, Donovan Wilson, Leighton Vander Esch Gilmore: The Cowboys [acquired]( CB Stephon Gilmore from the Colts for a 2023 fifth-round pick. The 32-year-old allowed 50 catches on 89 targets (56.2% completion rate) for 577 yards and 2 touchdowns last season. - PFF gave Gilmore a 79.1 overall grade (9th among CBs) and an 81.1 coverage grade (6th among CBs). CB Trio: Dallas will enter next season with one of the league’s better cornerback trios — Gilmore (5x Pro Bowler), Trevon Diggs (2x Pro Bowler), and DaRon Bland (5 interceptions as a rookie). Wilson: The Cowboys re-signed S Donovan Wilson to a three-year contract worth up to $24 million. The 28-year-old led the Cowboys in tackles (101) last season. - Wilson also tallied 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception (70.1 PFF grade). Vander Esch: The Cowboys re-signed LB Leighton Vander Esch to a two-year, $11 million contract. The 27-year-old totaled 90 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble in 2022 (70.8 PFF grade). Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire Eagles [James Bradberry] Eagles News: James Bradberry, Rashaad Penny, Boston Scott Bradberry: The Eagles [re-signed]( CB James Bradberry to a three-year, $38 million contract ($20 million guaranteed). The 29-year-old allowed 39 catches on 86 targets (45.3% completion rate) for 382 yards and 2 touchdowns last season. - Philadelphia chose to keep Bradberry (74.1 PFF grade) over Darius Slay (73.1 PFF grade) — who remains on the trade block. Penny: The Eagles signed RB Rashaad Penny to a one-year contract. Durability: Penny has averaged just 8.4 games per season since entering the league in 2018. The 27-year-old tore his ACL in 2019 and broke his fibula this past October. Sanders Gone: Miles Sanders tweeted a [goodbye]( to Eagles fans after the Penny signing was announced. - Over the past two seasons, Penny has averaged an NFL-best 3.1 yards after contact — while Sanders has averaged only 1.9. Scott: The Eagles re-signed RB Boston Scott to a one-year deal worth roughly $2 million. The 27-year-old will provide depth behind Penny and Kenneth Gainwell. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Waller [Darren Waller] Raiders trade Darren Waller to the Giants Details: The Giants are [sending]( a 2023 third-rounder (No. 100) to the Raiders for Waller. - The 30-year-old is under contract through 2026 — but has no guaranteed money in his contract after the 2023 season. Profile: Waller emerged as one of the NFL’s top tight ends in 2019 (90 - 1,145 - 3) and 2020 (107 - 1,196 - 9). Since then he’s struggled to stay healthy, missing eleven games in 2021 (55 - 665 - 2) and nine in 2022 (28 - 388 - 3). Fit: Waller immediately becomes the Giants’ most accomplished pass-catcher. He will serve as a primary target for Daniel Jones in 2023. Image: Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire RB Updates [Austin Ekeler] RB Trade Updates: Austin Ekeler and Dalvin Cook Ekeler: The Chargers have granted Austin Ekeler [permission]( to seek a trade after the two sides failed to make progress on a new contract. - Ekeler is entering the final season of his existing deal and wants long-term security. - The Chargers are prioritizing a mega-extension for Justin Herbert. Playmaker: Ekeler, 27, ranked eighth in scrimmage yards (1,637) and first in touchdowns (18) last season. The Chargers don’t have an obvious replacement on the roster. Cook: The Dolphins [discussed]( a trade for Dalvin Cook with the Vikings — but appear to have decided against it. Part of the problem could be Cook’s surgically-repaired shoulder, which is not healthy enough to pass a physical. Image: Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire Free Agency [Jakobi Meyers] Notable Free Agent Signings Jakobi Meyers: The Raiders signed Jakobi Meyers to a three-year, $33 million contract. The 26-year-old caught 67 passes for 804 yards and 6 touchdowns with the Patriots last season. - Jimmy Garoppolo will be surrounded by playmakers in 2023 — Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Meyers, and Hunter Renfrow. David Montgomery: The Lions signed RB David Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million contract. The 25-year-old totaled 1,117 scrimmage yards (4.8 yards per touch) and 6 touchdowns with the Bears in 2022. Andy Dalton: The Panthers signed Andy Dalton to a two-year, $10 million contract. The 35-year-old will mentor the quarterback Carolina selects with the No. 1 pick. Byron Murphy: The Vikings signed CB Byron Murphy to a two-year, $22 million contract. The 25-year-old allowed 37 catches on 58 targets (63.8% completion rate) for 346 yards and 4 touchdowns across nine games in 2022 (66.7 PFF grade). Samson Ebukam: The Colts signed DE Samson Ebukam to a three-year contract worth up to $27 million. The 27-year-old totaled 5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, and 13 QB hits in a rotational role with the 49ers in 2022. Kaleb McGary: The Falcons re-signed RT Kaleb McGary to a three-year, $34.5 million contract. The 28-year-old allowed 5 sacks in 2022 (86.6 PFF grade). Charles Omenihu: The Chiefs signed DL Charles Omenihu to a two-year contract worth up to $20 million. The 25-year-old recorded 4.5 sacks and 16 QB hits in a rotational role with the 49ers in 2022. He projects as a replacement for Frank Clark. Samaje Perine: The Broncos signed RB Samje Perine to a two-year, $7.5 million contract. The 27-year-old totaled 681 scrimmage yards (5.1 yards per touch) and 6 touchdowns with the Bengals in 2022. Image: Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire More News - Titans signed DE/LB Arden Key to a three-year, $24 million contract - Bears signed RB Travis Homer to a two-year contract - Patriots re-signed S Jabrill Peppers to a two-year contract - Seahawks signed DT Jarrdan Reed to a two-year, $10.8 million contract - Steelers re-signed DT Larry Ogunjobi to a three-year, $28.75 million contract - Chargers re-signed RT Trey Pipkins to a three-year contract - Cardinals signed LB Kyzir White to a two-year contract - Lions re-signed DE John Cominsky to a two-year contract - Lions signed CB Emmanuel Moseley to a one-year contract - Dolphins re-signed RBs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson - 49ers re-signed C Jake Brendel to a four-year contract - Saints re-signed WR Michael Thomas to a one-year, $10 million contract - Bucs traded OG Shaq Mason to the Texans for a sixth-round pick - Colts released QB Matt Ryan - [Panthers]( to meet with WR Adam Thielen Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who had the most QB Hurries last season? - Von Miller - Josh Allen - Deatrich Wish Jr. - Chris Jones Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. 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