We’re back for more legal tampering.
While it was a busy beginning to the legal tampering period Monday, the unofficial start to NFL free agency, some of the top impending free agents still remain available on the open market.
Many of those players will communicate with teams Tuesday, one day before the league year officially begins. Players cannot sign deals with teams until Wednesday, but can agree to the terms of those deals.
Before providing all the Day 2 updates, check up the top stories from Monday here.
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And we’re off in Day 2…
10:45 p.m. ET: Tight end Pharaoh Brown will be headed to the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
10:01 p.m. ET: The New England Patriots added another tight end, agreeing to terms with Austin Hooper on a one-year deal, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
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7:27 p.m. ET: In efforts to further improve a championship roster, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is restructuring his contract to free up nearly $22 million in cap space, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
7:13 p.m. ET: Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is set for a second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
7:12 p.m. ET: Just days after agreeing to a deal with Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers are trading away capable receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
6:34 p.m. ET: Safety Jordan Poyer is staying in the AFC East, agreeing to a deal with the Miami Dolphins after seven seasons with the Buffalo Bills, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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6:31 p.m. ET: The Houston Texans made another notable addition, agreeing to a two-year deal with defensive end Danielle Hunter for $49 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
5:23 p.m. ET: The New York Giants reached an agreement on a one-year deal with defensive back Jalen Mills, who spent the last three seasons with the New England Patriots, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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3:21 p.m. ET: The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to release veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
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2:02 p.m. ET: The New York Giants are expected to sign Drew Lock, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported it is for one year and $5 million.
1:55 p.m. ET: Patrick Queen has agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per ESPN’s Marcus Spears. Queen plans to sign a three-year deal worth $41 million, as shared by colleague Adam Schefter.
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1:13 p.m. ET: Jameis Winston intends to sign with the Cleveland Browns, per CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson.
1:09 p.m. ET: Defensive lineman Malcolm Roach is expected to join the Denver Broncos, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
1 p.m. ET: Another Calvin Ridley report.
The Athletic’s Jeff Howe reported it’s down to the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. “Both teams feel like they’re in it,” Howe posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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12:51 p.m. ET: The New York Jets have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Leki Fotu, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.
12:50 p.m. ET: The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs reached an agreement with tight end Irv Smith, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Smith will get a one-year deal.
12:41 p.m. ET: Derrick Henry has agreed to a two-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Henry’s contract includes a base value of $16 million with incentives pushing the maximum to $20 million, including $9 million guaranteed.
Henry confirmed it himself.
12:37 p.m. ET: The New England Patriots are “pushing to sign” wide receiver Calvin Ridley, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, Ridley prefers to land in Jacksonville and has been discussing a deal with the Jaguars.
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11:49 a.m. ET: Running back D’Ernest Johnson has agreed to return to the Jacksonville Jaguars on a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
11:44 a.m. ET: The Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with defender Shaq Barrett on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
11:41 a.m. ET: The Atlanta Falcons, who reportedly have added quarterback Kirk Cousins, are expected to sign receiver Darnell Mooney, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
11:34 a.m. ET: The Cleveland Browns are expected to sign running back Nyheim Hines to a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
11:23 a.m. ET: Trade!
The Cincinnati Bengals are trading running back Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Cincinnati previously was leaning toward releasing Mixon.
11:02 a.m. ET: Mike Gesicki, who spent the 2023 campaign with the New England Patriots, is headed to catch passes from Joe Burrow.
Gesicki has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
10:59 a.m. ET: The Dallas Cowboys have watched all their NFC East rivals made major moves during the last two days.
And the Cowboys have finally responded by agreeing to terms with … long snapper Trent Sieg, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
10:39 a.m. ET: Marcus Mariota is staying in the NFC East and he will join the Washington Commanders on a one-year deal with the potential to earn $10 million, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
10:10 a.m. ET: The Carolina Panthers were thought to be in the wide receiver market, but Carolina won’t be among the teams interested in a trade for Cincinnati Bengals wideout Tee Higgins, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.
Higgins reportedly requested a trade from the Bengals on Monday.
10:00 a.m. ET: The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
9:55 a.m. ET: The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to sign offensive lineman Matt Hennessy, per Eagles reporter Zach Berman.
9:53 a.m. ET: Derrick Henry remains available and has had conversations with multiple teams, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Baltimore Ravens are among them, but nothing is imminent.
9:25 a.m. ET: The Washington Commanders are expected to sign 2019 first-round pick Clelin Ferrell, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
It’s been a busy start for Washington.
9:06 a.m. ET: Calvin Ridley, who’s been connected to the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars, has a “dark horse” team in the mix, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones.
8:30 a.m. ET: Aaron Jones will remain in the NFC North.
The former Green Bay Packers running back is expected to join the Minnesota Vikings, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero reported the contract is for one year and $7 million.
7:34 a.m. ET: The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with defensive tackle Daquan Jones, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Jones is expected to receive a two-year deal worth $16 million with a maximum value of $18 million.
6:31 a.m. ET: The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a three-year deal for cornerback Darious Williams, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
1:04 a.m. ET: The Minnesota Vikings, who lost Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, are expected to sign quarterback Sam Darnold, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Darnold will receiver a one-year deal worth $10 million.
11:39 p.m. ET: The New York Jets have agreed to terms with quarterback Tyrod Taylor, per NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. Taylor is expected to serve as the backup to Aaron Rodgers.
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