NFL Free Agency: Maxx Crosby Traded, Geno Smith Released

0:00From NFL coverage, this is your March 9th update. NFL free agency is ramping up fast, with the legal tampering period kicking off Monday at noon eastern time. The biggest news so far came Friday, when the Las Vegas Raiders traded star defensive in Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for their 20. 26 and 2027, first round draft picks, that's a huge haul for the rebuilding Raiders. Meanwhile, the Raiders plan to release quarterback Geno Smith after just one season, which frees up $8 million in salary cap space despite eating 18.5 million in dead money. The Houston Texans also cut veteran running back Joe Mixon at his request after he missed all of 2025 with the foot injury, saving another $8 million against the cap. Other big names hitting the market include wide receiver Stefan Diggs, quarterback Kyler Murray, running back Aaron Jones, defensive tackle Javon, Hargrave, and quarterback Marshawn Latamour. Teams have been busy wheeling and dealing too.

1:00The Texans grab running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions and shift right tackle Titus Howard to the Cleveland Browns, who locked him into a $3.63 million extension. Kansas City sent all pro-corner back Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for multiple draft picks, and the Chicago Bears dealt wide receiver DJ. More to the Buffalo Bills for a 2026 second rounder and more. On the extension front, McDuffie quickly signed the record, 4-year, $124 million deal with the Rams, including $100 million guaranteed, making him the highest paid cornerback at $31 million per season. Other moves include the Pittsburgh Steelers resigning cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. to a $1 million dollar pact. The Texans bringing, back guard Ed Ingram on three years at $37.5 million, and the raider snagging cornerback Terran Johnson from the Bills for a cheap, sixth round pick swap. Expect even more action soon, as teams can now call up to five free agents starting Monday.

2:05Rumors swirl around Philadelphia getting trade interest in defensive tackle Jalen Carter and wide receiver AJ Brown, while veterans like Mike Evans and Trent Williams draw eyes from contenders looking to bolster their lines, stay tuned for the chaos. The poor for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. So L-I-SoliPillow.com