NFL Free Agency: Big Moves, Big Changes

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. NFL free agency kicks off soon, but teams are already making big moves. The Chicago Bears are trading star-wide receiver DJ. More to the Buffalo Bills for 2026 second-round pick and a fifth-rounder. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders plan to release quarterback Geno Smith after one rough season, freeing up $8 million in cap space, but eating $18.5 million in dead money. Earlier this week, the Houston Texans grab running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for an offensive lineman and picks. Then shipped right tackle Titus Howard to the Cleveland Browns who locked him into a three-year $63 million extension. The Kansas City Chiefs also dealt all pro-corner back Trent McDuffy to the Los Angeles Rams for the 29th pick in 2026 plus more. Draft choices. These trades highlight teams shuffling rosters to get under the $301.2 million salary cap.

1:03Expect releases soon, including New England Patriots receivers to fond digs, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, and others like Minnesota. Vikings running back Aaron Jones. Franchise tags went to players such as Atlanta Falcons, Titan Kyle Pits, Dallas Cowboys-wide receiver George Pickens, and New York Jets running. Back Breeze Hall. Recent deals show the action heating up. The Rams resigned safety cam curl to a three-year $36 million contract and Titan Tyler Higby for up to $8 million over two. Years. The Chargers agreed with center Tyler Biotis' on three years for $30 million, while the Texans extended defensive end, Danielle Hunter for. One year at 40.1 million. Raiders moves continue with tenders for defensive end Charles Snowden and center Will Putnam, plus they're eyeing a veteran quarterback to pair with. Top draft pick Fernando Mendoza. The Browns restructured to Sean Watson's deal to cut his $80.7 million cap hit and more trades loom

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