The last two days have been crazy for the 2024 NFL Free Agency. Star players are leaving their hometowns and teams are scrambling to build their future franchises.
2024 NFL Free Agency Recent News
1. Kirk Cousins to ATL
Kirk Cousins is a veteran quarterback in the NFl, and has been with the Minnesota Vikings since 2018. Kirk Cousins has been an outstanding performer, but he has departed from the purple and yellow join the Atlanta Falcons for a 4 year – $180 million deal.
2. Austin Ekeler to Washington
The Washington Commanders just picked up star running back, Austin Ekeler, who previously played for the Los Angeles Chargers. Ekeler and the Commanders agreed to a 2 year – $11.43 million deal
3. Saquon Barkley to Philly
Saquon Barkley was previously a star running back for the New York Giants. Barkley agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles, signing a 3 year – $37.75 million deal. With Barkley’s arrival, Philadelphia released D’Andre swift.
4. D’Andre Swift to Chicago
The Chicago Bears did something. The Bears have agreed to terms with D’Andre Swift on a three-year, $24.5M deal. Swift is coming off a career year with Philadelphia, posting a career-high in rushing yards (1,049), and caught 39 passes for 214 yards and one touchdown, which helped him earn his first Pro Bowl bid.
5. Russell Wilson to Pittsburgh
After a ton of accusations and rumors floating around the Denver Broncos and their management. Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers all agreed to terms (Steelers paying $1.2 million and the Broncos paying the remainder of Wilson’s $39 million).
6. Josh Jacobs to Green Bay
One of the more surprising moves was the Green Bay Packers signing Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48M deal, releasing fan-favorite and long-time Packer, Aaron Jones. Previously, Jacobs was a star running back for the Las Vegas Raiders, and can provide a big boost to Green Bay.
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