A handful of trades and roster moves were completed since Tom Brady hoisted his seventh Lombardi Trophy, highlighted by Matthew Stafford heading to the Rams and Carson Wentz getting shipped to the Colts. With the NFL ‘Legal Tampering Period’ kicking off at 12:00 pm on Monday and NFL Free Agency officially starting on Wednesday, we’ll keep you updated with all of the key fantasy transactions.
Thus, keep this page bookmarked and follow our socials (Twitter and Instagram) for news and reactions. Check back throughout the week as we’ll be pumping out detailed individual pieces on each signee in our Fantasy Stock Watch.
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2021 NFL Free Agency Signings & Rumors
Bill can’t stop. Won’t stop.
And New England strikes again: The Patriots are signing former Chargers' TE Hunter Henry to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, including $25 million guaranteed, per source.
Free agency's top two tight ends, Henry and Jonnu Smith, wind up in New England.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
TERRY 150 FITZ TARGETS
Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to $12 million with incentives, per source. Fitzpatrick is expected to head to camp as the starter, with competition from Taylor Heinicke.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021
#ShamsBomb Jameis heads back to NOLA
Breaking NFL Free Agency news: Free agent QB Jameis Winston has agreed to a deal to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, per sources.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 16, 2021
Jets add a weapon for…?
Former Titans’ WR Corey Davis reached agreement on a three-year, $37.5 million deal that includes $27 million guaranteed with the New York Jets, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Carlos Hyde is going to steal way too many J-Rob touchdowns
Source: Carlos Hyde to the #Jaguars. 2 years $6 mil.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
THE BAND IS BACK!
A chance to run it back: Tight end Rob Gronkowski is returning to the Bucs on a one-year deal worth $10 million, @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Nelson Agholor gives the Patriots subpar receiving core a much-needed boost
The #Patriots have now agreed to terms with WR Nelson Agholor, source said. A huge day in New England.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2021
Protect Justin Herbert at all costs
Big add for the Chargers: They are expected to sign former #Packers All-Pro center Corey Linsley, per NFL Network. Protecting Justin Herbert was a priority this offseason and this will help in a huge way. Top center is off the board.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 15, 2021
The Chiefs add the best LG in the league to protect the best QB in the league
Some offensive line help for Patrick Mahomes #ChiefsKingdom https://t.co/gnw4OT9USU
— Roto Street Journal (@RotoStJournal) March 15, 2021
Bill Belichick broke out the checkbook on day one of “legal tampering”
Patriots already have spent their most guaranteed money on free agents in any offseason over the last decade. https://t.co/iyQI3A72lx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
“Crap load” of teams are targeting Curtis Samuel
Whispers and nuggets: the #Jets heavy in on Trey Hendrickson. A "crap load" of teams have checked in on/are pursuing Curtis Samuel. 2 of the bigger name backs in FA were contacted by the #Patriots but right now, are seeking employment elsewhere.
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) March 15, 2021
Cam Newton gets his playmaker at tight end in Jonnu Smith
Former Titans’ TE Jonnu Smith reached agreement with the Patriots on a 4–year, $50 million deals that includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed, @DrewJRosenhaus told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2021
Titans to let top free agents, Corey Davis & Jonnu Smith, enter free agency
Both WR Corey Davis and TE Jonnu Smith are aware that the #Titans will not be bringing them back to Nashville. Both will hit the free agent market per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 15, 2021
Packers don’t let Aaron Jones hit free agency, enters un-fantasy-friendly committee with AJ Dillon
Aaron Jones has reached agreement with the Packers on a 4-year deal worth $48 million, including a $13 million signing bonus, @DrewJRosenhaus tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021
Patriots re-sign Cam Newton to 1-year deal, question marks still apparent in New England
Patriots are bringing back Cam Newton but it doesn’t preclude them from making another QB move in the weeks to come, per league sources. This move locks in a QB heading into free agency. https://t.co/hgf4ZhqM5w
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2021
Bears keep Allen Robinson off the market, unfortunately
The #Bears are officially placing the franchise tag on star WR Allen Robinson, per @AdamSchefter. Both sides have not discussed an extension in months — and Robinson told @TyDunne that a tag might force him to go in the Diggs/Watson route. So this might get ugly.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 9, 2021
One of Tom Brady’s top weapons will remain in Tampa
Buccaneers informed WR Chris Godwin he is being franchise tagged, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021
Dak re-signs in Dallas, major fantasy stock upgrades to Zeke, Cooper, CeeDee & Gallup
Cowboys are giving Dak Prescott a four-year, $160 million deal, including a record $126 million guaranteed, source tells ESPN.
The first three years average $42 million per year.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2021
