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Best free agents left? Stefon Diggs, Amari Cooper among open targets

Wed Mar 12 10:11am ET
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Two days into the free agency frenzy of 2025, there are plenty of marketable talents left on the board as the sun rises on the first day of the NFL league year.

Defensive backs and linemen were the belles of the ball over the first day of the open market with those contracts set to become official on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET.

A few surprises? Sure, we didn't see guard Will Fries receiving a contract worth $88 million, the third-highest total value of any agreement made in the open negotiating period that began at noon ET on Monday.

Some overspends? Yes, there always are. But if we can take anything away from the construction of the Super Bowl champion Eagles, it's that the NFL calls it a salary cap for a reason. Spend wisely, or find yourself in Giants general manager Joe Schoen's shoes (cough, cough, Saquon Barkley) wishing you would have.

With fluid negotiations in progress and likely to reset the list below, here are the best free agents still available as the workday begins Wednesday morning.

WR Stefon Diggs (Texans): Until the Rams make it official and release Cooper Kupp, Diggs is the best receiver on the market because of his ability to adapt as an inside or outside receiver. The pause in paying Diggs could have a lot to do with health. He turns 32 in November and is coming back from a torn ACL.

WR Amari Cooper (Bills): Acquired from the Browns at the trade deadline, Cooper was a bust in Buffalo. He had bumps and bruises that limited his production with the Bills, but WR1 is no longer a likely role for Cooper. He's 31 in June and likely no more than a third receiver.

OT Cam Robinson (Vikings): Robinson showed well in a half-season with the Vikings, who were forced to pick up a replacement for Christian Darrisaw (ACL) on the fly.

OG Mekhi Becton (Eagles): A power tackle who didn't take with the Jets, Becton isn't the best fit for every scheme but he turns 26 next month and is a plow horse as a run blocker.

S Julian Blackmon (Colts): He doesn't turn 27 until training camp and started 16 games with the Colts last season. A former third-round pick with 10 career interceptions.

OT Jedrick Wills (Browns): A reboot with a new team and perhaps position might be in the offing for Wills. He wasn't the answer at left tackle in Cleveland but could see a career rebound similar to Becton with a relocation.

OG Teven Jenkins (Bears): A second-round pick in 2021 with a shaky reputation for paid time off, Jenkins started a career-best 14 games and played a career-high 738 offensive snaps last season and still missed almost one-third of the Bears' plays (right tackle Darnell Wright played 1,020). He's been solid to very good when available, and given the cash doled out to guards in free agency, he has 38 career starts and enough good film to be worth a knock at the right price.

WR Elijah Moore (Browns): Cursed with horrific QB play since he entered the NFL with the Jets, Moore is only 25 and caught 200 passes in his first four seasons. He thrives as a slot receiver and would be a great addition for a team with a young quarterback or overhauled WR room.

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Dynasty | The Steelers have signed running back Kenneth Gainwell. Dynasty Analysis: This is a little bit of an under the radar signing, but it could prove to be significant should the Steelers fail to add much else to their backfield. Gainwell has been effective in spurts throughout his career but never had more than 84 carries or 364 yards in his career. However, the backfield currently consists of a 1-2 punch that includes Jaylen Warren and Gainwell himself. His dynasty value is in flux right now and could rise significantly if this is what the Steelers enter the season with in their backfield. Stay tuned.

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Van Jefferson Mar 12 11:13am ET
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Dynasty | The Titans have signed wide receiver Van Jefferson. Dynasty Analysis: Jefferson should take the place of Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who signed with Miami earlier this week. He was moderately productive for the Steelers last year, posting 24 catches for 277 yards and two touchdowns over a full season of 17 games. Still, we haven't seen Jefferson really do much in terms of fantasy production for a few years so he should stay on dynasty waiver wires.

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Van Jefferson Mar 12 10:10am ET
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The Tennessee Titans are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Van Jefferson to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million. Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reported the news. The former Florida Gator spent one season in Pittsburgh, accumulating just 24 receptions, 276 yards, and two touchdowns in 17 games. Jefferson played the second-most snaps of all Steelers wideouts with 755 (George Pickens). The 28-year-old has eclipsed 370 receiving yards only once in his career (in 2022 with the Rams) but figures to slot in as the team's second WR behind incumbent primary option Calvin Ridley. He'll now vie for targets with fellow wideouts Tyler Boyd and Treylon Burks and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo. Jefferson regularly disappeared last season, recording one catch or fewer in nine appearances, and will be difficult to trust as a viable fantasy option in 2025 despite the change of scenery.

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Larry Ogunjobi Mar 12 9:50am ET
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The NFL's Ian Rapoport reports that the Buffalo Bills are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi on a one-year $8.3 million deal with $8 million guaranteed. The agreement has a maximum value of $10 million, including incentives. The eight-year pro is finally leaving the AFC North, as he also spent one season in Cincinnati after being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Ogunjobi ranked fifth in snaps across Pittsburgh's entire defensive front a season ago, registering 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 15 games of work. Buffalo allowed 117.7 rushing yards per contest in 2024 (thirteenth-fewest), and it appears they're looking to improve upon that metric in 2025 as the 30-year-old joins newly-signed defensive ends Joey Bosa and Michael Hoecht on the Bills' roster.

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Roy Lopez Mar 12 9:40am ET
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The Detroit Lions have signed former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Roy Lopez to a one-year $4.65 million deal. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the news. Lopez, 27, spent his last two seasons in Arizona, racking up 70 tackles and one sack across 30 games played. The former sixth-round pick notched the second-most snaps of the Cardinals' interior defensive linemen, though he eclipsed 50% of snaps in just 5-of-16 appearances. Lopez projects to serve primarily as a depth piece for Detroit as they attempt to make the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance in 2025. He'll join a defense that let up the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game in 2024 (103).

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Patrick Mahomes Mar 12 9:20am ET
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According to ESPN's Field Yates, the Kansas City Chiefs have restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract, effectively freeing up cap space to sign recent free-agent acquisitions. Per Yates, the Chiefs also tweaked defensive tackle Chris Jones' contract, adding $49.446 million to their 2025 salary cap. This smart move allowed Kansas City to comfortably sign defensive back Kristian Fulton and offensive tackle Jaylon Moore and should afford them some cushion to pursue others. The Chiefs fell shy of repeating their Super Bowl success for the third straight season, but they'll continue to retool their roster in an effort to get back to the big game this upcoming year. Despite Mahomes' on-field success, it hasn't correlated to fantasy lineups over the last few years. In 2024, the Texas Tech product set a career low with 3,928 passing yards while matching the lowest passing TD figure of his eight-year career (26) and tossed double-digit interceptions for the fourth-straight season.

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Demarcus Robinson Mar 12 9:03am ET
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Dynasty | The 49ers have signed wide receiver Demarcus Robinson. Dynasty Analysis: Robinson has spent time with the Rams, Chiefs and Ravens throughout his career and posted a decent 31/505/7 line in Los Angeles last season. He should help soften the blow from the loss of Deebo Samuel this off-season and should slot in behind Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and possibly Ricky Pearsall. His addition could also make Aiyuk more expendable as it seems the 49ers are willing to take calls on him.

Joey Bosa Mar 12 9:03am ET
Joey Bosa

Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa reached an agreement on Tuesday night on a one-year, $12.6 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bosa will essentially replace veteran pass-rusher Von Miller, who was cut by the Bills over the weekend. The 29-year-old former third overall pick by the Chargers in 2016 out of Ohio State had offers from the San Francisco 49ers (he could have joined forces with his brother Nick) and the Miami Dolphins, but he ultimately chose to head to the AFC East to join a Bills team that came very close to advancing to the Super Bowl last year. Bosa has 62 sacks in nine NFL seasons as a premier pass-rushing talent, but injuries have slowed him down in recent years and made him a shell of his former self. He's no longer a must-draft in IDP leagues and could serve in a rotational role in Buffalo alongside Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa.

Jacoby Brissett Mar 12 9:03am ET
Jacoby Brissett

Dynasty | The Cardinals have signed free agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Dynasty Analysis: This is a nice signing for Arizona as they'll have a capable quarterback behind Kyler Murray who likley didn't cost a fortune to acquire. Brissett has proven to be a solid NFL backup and spot starter, though not quite good enough to elevate a franchise for more than a few weeks. He'll remain off the dynasty radar unless you need him in a 2QB league or as injury insurance for Murray.

Juwan Johnson Mar 12 9:02am ET
Juwan Johnson

Dynasty | The Saints have re-signed tight end Juwan Johnson to a three-year deal. Dynasty Analysis: Johnson had a solid season with 50 catches for 548 yards and three touchdowns last year. While it seems he has a ceiling as a TE2, he's also fairly reliable. Going back to New Orleans should provide some stability to his value, especially if Taysom Hill doesn't return. Johnson should remain on dynasty rosters and serve as a starter for dynasty teams lacking a truly elite option at the position.

Zay Jones Mar 12 9:02am ET
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Dynasty | Wide receiver Zay Jones has been re-signed to a one-year deal. Dynasty Analysis: Jones gets $4.4 million to stick around as the Cardinals fourth receiver behind Marvin Harrison Jr, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch. Once a very highly though of dynasty asset, Jones just hasn't done much of anything over the past couple of seasons. At this point, he really doesn't belong on a dynasty roster and has achieved late-career roster clogger status.

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka Mar 12 9:01am ET
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The Cleveland Browns are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to a one-year, $4.75 million contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The Washington product was a first-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by Tampa Bay and has collected 138 tackles (87 solo), 15 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, eight pass deflections, and 15 run stuffs in 66 career games. The 26-year-old has missed just two games during his four-year NFL career and will provide depth along Jim Schwartz's defensive front while playing alongside and behind Myles Garrett.

Anthony Richardson Mar 12 9:01am ET
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Dynasty | Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson will not request a trade following the signing of Daniel Jones. Dynasty Analysis: The signing of Jones (and the amount of the contract he got) is clearly going to create an open competition at quarterback for the Colts. Richardson needs to get better in a hurry and is reportedly spending the off-season working on his mechanics. The Colts are growing impatient here and now have a bona fide backup plan should he fail. Richardson is apparently embracing the news and wants to rise to the challenge. His ADP is going to fall with Jones in tow and this would be the time to buy low in a dynasty league should you still believe he's going to be a franchise quarterback.

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson Mar 12 9:01am ET
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The Philadelphia Eagles are trading veteran defensive back C. J. Gardner-Johnson and a sixth-round pick for Houston Texans offensive guard Kenyon Green and a fifth-round pick, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Houston reached a deal to trade Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders on Monday and is now sending a second starting offensive lineman out of town. Philadelphia is not expected to reach a deal with last year's starting right guard, Mekhi Becton, so Green could fill that role in 2025. Meanwhile, Gardner-Johnson, who played in 16 games for the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles last season, will join a strong Houston secondary led by Derek Stingley Jr.

Patrick Mahomes Mar 12 8:53am ET
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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract Wednesday, March 12, to create an undisclosed amount of salary cap space. DT Chris Jones did the same, and combined, they created $49.446 million in space.

Fantasy Spin: Mahomes is coming off one of his worst statistical years in 2024 as he finished as the QB11 in fantasy. He absolutely should be better than that, but it's likely that his best fantasy days are behind him. He'll be a better pick in the QB5-QB7 range if he falls that far.

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Eric Murray Mar 12 12:33am ET
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Updating a previous report, impending free-agent S Eric Murray (Texans) agreed to a three-year deal worth $19.5 million - including a $5 million signing bonus and $12 million guaranteed - with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, March 10.

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Joey Bosa Mar 11 9:33pm ET
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Free-agent DE Joey Bosa (Chargers) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, March 11, worth $12.6 million, according to a source.

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Evan Engram Mar 11 9:30pm ET
Evan Engram

Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram is visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. After being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, Engram is making the rounds and also visited with the Denver Broncos as he looks to sign with a new team in free agency. After the New Orleans Saints re-signed Juwan Johnson Tuesday, Engram is the top tight end available on the market this offseason. The 30-year-old former 23rd overall pick in 2017 by the New York Giants out of Mississippi had a career year in Jacksonville in 2023 with a 114-963-4 line but only played in nine games in 2024 due to a season-ending shoulder injury and finished with a disappointing 47 catches (64 targets) for 365 yards and one TD. Denver's top TE is Adam Trautman, while the Chargers' is Will Dissly. With either team, Engram could be primed for a bounce-back season as a TE1 in fantasy.

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Kenneth Gainwell Mar 11 9:20pm ET
Kenneth Gainwell

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing an undisclosed one-year deal with former Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell on Tuesday night, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Gainwell will stay in the state of Pennsylvania and become the change-of pace option behind Jaylen Warren after Najee Harris left in free agency to join the Los Angeles Chargers. The 25-year-old will most likely be used more as a third-down option for Pittsburgh in pass-catching situations. In his four years with the Eagles, Gainwell had 280 carries for 1,185 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and 12 rushing touchdowns while adding 102 catches on 138 targets for 721 yards and an addition touchdown in 66 games (four starts). The Steelers still also have running back Cordarrelle Patterson to share the workload. At best, Gainwell will be a low-ceiling RB3/flex in point-per-reception leagues in his new home.

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