NFL Free Agency 2025 Begins with Key Moves and Speculations

The legal tampering period kicks off as teams negotiate contracts, with notable trades and signings already shaping the market.

The NFL's legal tampering period began Monday, allowing teams to negotiate with unrestricted free agents ahead of the official league year start on Wednesday.
Notable trades include the Seahawks sending WR DK Metcalf to the Steelers and QB Geno Smith to the Raiders, while WR Davante Adams signed with the Rams after his release by the Jets.
The Broncos hosted TE Evan Engram for a free-agent visit, evaluating his health after an injury-limited 2024 season, and re-signed key players like DT D.J. Jones and QB Jarrett Stidham.
Sam Darnold, coming off a Pro Bowl season with the Vikings, is a top quarterback target in free agency, with speculation linking him to teams like the Seahawks and Steelers.
The Patriots, with the league's largest cap space, have made few significant moves so far, raising questions about their strategy to improve after a disappointing 2024 season.