NFL free agency began Monday at noon ET with the opening of the legal tampering window, and it didn’t take long for agreements to start to be announced. The deals can’t become official until 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, the start of the new league year.
Here is how Mike Jones grades the deals NFL teams made with the top free agents. This file will update continuously throughout free agency.
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C Drew Dalman heading to Bears
Top 150 ranking: No. 16
Reported terms: Three years, $42 million
Grade: A
The signing of Dalman, formerly of the Falcons, gives the Bears a versatile, well-rounded center capable of fitting into any blocking scheme necessary. Dalman missed eight games with an ankle injury, but in the nine he did play in, he allowed a total of only 10 pressures and no sacks. Chicago has made upgrading Caleb Williams’ line a high priority this offseason and Dalman is the latest piece to the puzzle.
Edge Haason Reddick to sign with Buccaneers
Top 150 ranking: No. 25
Reported terms: One year, $14 million
Grade: B
After a lengthy contract holdout last season, Reddick never worked his way back into peak form with the Jets. Now he heads to Tampa Bay hoping to return to form that saw him record double-digit sacks in four straight seasons. The Bucs certainly could use the pass-rush help. They haven’t had a double-digit sack leader since the 2021 season.
CB Paulson Adebo to sign with Giants
Top 150 ranking: No. 36
Reported terms: Three years, $30 million
Grade: B
The talented fifth-year pro suffered a broken femur in October but still recorded three interceptions in seven games for the Saints. He had four interceptions and two fumble recoveries in 15 games in 2023. If he can stay healthy, Adebo has a chance to develop into a premier corner and should help improve a Giants defense that allowed foes to post a combined passer rating of 103.1 (third-highest in the NFL).
LB Robert Spillane to sign with Patriots
Top 150 ranking: No. 39
Reported terms: Three years, $37.5 million
Grade: B
Looking for a linebacker to spark Mike Vrabel’s revamped defense, the Patriots add Spillane, who last season racked up 158 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions and seven pass breakups for the Raiders. Signed by the Titans in 2018 as an undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan, Spillane spent four seasons with the Steelers before becoming one of the Raiders’ leading tacklers the last two seasons.
LT Jaylon Moore to sign with Chiefs
Top 150 ranking: No. 94
Reported terms: Two years, $30 million
Grade: B
The Eagles showed in the Super Bowl how badly the Chiefs needed to upgrade Patrick Mahomes’ offensive line, and Kansas City promptly acquired a new blind-side protector for its prized quarterback. Moore spent his four previous seasons as the backup to 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams. Moore has seen action in 55 games, starting 12, and at 6-foot-4, 311 pounds, boasts great size and athleticism. The Chiefs had hoped to lure Ronnie Stanley from the Ravens, but instead go with Moore, who has great upside and comes at a more affordable price.
(Photo of Haason Reddick: Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)
