The NFL free agency was quiet. That wasn’t the case. Russell Wilson has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Giants worth up to $21 million, with $10.5 million reportedly guaranteed. Then, just 20 minutes later, news broke that Stefon Diggs agreed to a $69 million deal with the New England Patriot for three years, and reportedly guaranteed $26 million. Both reports were made via ESPN.
That means he’ll become Wilson and Jamis Winston in the Giants’ QB Room, but Drake May is about to get a crash course with Diggs and WR1, a four-time Pro Bowler, who is also shy about expressing his opinion. It is believed that the Patriots have been waiting for a legal top option in the passing game forever and ever. Mike Vrabel is a type of coach who can line up team culture. Additionally, Diggs is reportedly ready to make it in time for his first week away from his torn ACL last October.
Elsewhere, JJ McCarthy said Tuesday that he was not said to be the Minnesota Vikings QB1. It’s a march, and while it’s not a complete surprise, the door remains cracked by the biggest name left in the NFL free agency.
Aaron Rodgers remains unsigned, and a report came out a few weeks ago, indicating that the Vikings had moved forward with McCarthy as their presumed starter, but the overall situation was too vague and non-specific to completely close the door above it. Especially when Rogers’ only concrete development was in a meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers last Friday.
As Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson wrote, one thing the Vikings can do to put this in bed is to sign a veteran QB and compete with McCarthy for a starting job or provide experienced guidance as a backup. It’s not happening, so we’re waiting. We’re waiting for Rogers to make a decision and for the Vikings to do something to truly show him not coming to the team this summer.
For the rest of the league, he’s already off the board, most of the top 25 available free agents from Yahoo Sports senior NFL writer Frank Schwab, as well as his position rankings. If you missed the news from the past few weeks, don’t worry. This month we tracked the NFL free agent trading.
Don’t forget: The NFL Draft isn’t too far. Cam Ward first made its way into the latest mock draft, with Yahoo Sports Draft expert Nate Tice writing his profiles for Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders. Also check out Tice and McDonald’s Consensus Big Board.
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 4:57pm PDT
Stefon Diggs reportedly will return to week 1
That’s part of why New England Patriots felt comfortable signing Diggs to a three-year, $69 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
New patriot WR Stefon Diggs, who emerges from the torn ACL of the ACL, who suffered the Colts in Week 8, is on track to return to Week 1 of next season.
That was another reason why Patriot felt comfortable giving Diggs a three-year, $69 million deal for GM Eliot Wolf and Diggs…
– Adam Schefter (@adamschefter) March 25, 2025
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, 4:18pm PDT
Stefon Diggs signs a three-year contract with patriots worth up to $69 million
The New England Patriot landed major free agents and for each report, he signed a three-year deal worth up to $69 million to former Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs, guaranteed $26 million.
Breaking: WR Stefon Diggs and New England Patriots have reached an agreement on a three-year, $69 million deal, including a $26 million guarantee, according to Adam Schefter. pic.twitter.com/4d9rizly1w
– Yahoo Sports (@yahoosports) March 25, 2025
Diggs, one of the top free agents available this offseason, spent a year in Houston after being traded by the Buffalo Bills. He spent 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games against the Texans before suffering a season-ending knee injury.
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 4:01pm PDT
Russell Wilson joins the Giants on a one-year deal, with $10.5 million guarantee
Russell Wilson has found a new landing spot. The veteran QB reportedly agreed to join the New York Giants on a one-year contract worth up to $21 million. The transaction is guaranteed $10.5 million.
Wilson played with the Steelers on a one-year, $1.21 million contract in 2024, owing $37.79 million from the Denver Broncos. He repeated a statement in November that he wanted to play “as long as possible” after the season, reiterating a statement that he wanted to play five to seven more years.
Tue, March 25th, 2025 12:50pm PDT
JJ McCarthy: The Vikings haven’t told me ‘I’m QB1
JJ McCarthy is estimated to be the starting quarterback for the 2025 Minnesota Vikings, but the ghost of Aaron Rodgers has not yet been signed. The Vikings touched on the base at Rogers’ camp, but head coach Kevin O’Connell has yet to announce who will take the first snap in week one.
McCarthy, the Vikings’ first-round draft pick of 2024, who missed all of last season due to a knee injury, appeared on the “Up and Adams” show on Tuesday, and was asked by host Kay Adams if he was informed that he was the team’s No. 1 quarterback on the team is heading for the upcoming season.
The NFL team reportedly contacted Minnesota about McCarthy availability
Mon, March 24th, 2025 at 1:39pm
Report: Chargers Re-signing S Tony Jefferson
Jefferson retired before the 2023 season, but returned to play for the Chargers last season and again in 2025 Will on each Fox Sports.
Mon, March 24th, 2025 12:45pm PDT
Stefon diggs posts Instagram stories.
Diggs tore the ACL on October 27th last season, but five months later he returned to the weight room with squats and other exercises. He posted on Instagram stories in multiple workout clips on Monday.
The four-time Pro Bowler reportedly met with a New England patriot last week as a more intelligence gathering case and left without a contract.
Mon, March 24th, 2025 12:40pm PDT
Most of the NFL free agency actually takes place. It’s been going on for more than a week.
The veteran receiver has still decided on the next team and a few other veterans to contribute, but there isn’t much left between the top free agents. Teams carry out the plans, players sign and most of the league draft preparations.
And then there’s Aaron Rodgers.
Rogers takes his time to make decisions. He doesn’t have many options left, so depending on your perspective, it becomes more curious or uncomfortable.
However, there are still teams and players who need to hear what the Rodgers decision is before mapping the next move. And there weren’t many indications about what Rogers would do. Like it or not, there’s nothing like a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers have many options other than waiting.
Aaron Rogers options
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:04pm PDT
Report: Giants Jaymis Winston agrees to a two-year deal
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 2:24pm PDT
Report: Te Tyler Conklin Signs with Charger
The Chargers have signed a one-year contract with former Jets Te Tyler Conklin, according to his agent Mike McCartney.
Justin Herbert’s new weapon ⚡pic.twitter.com/uytdnq2rlq
– Yahoo Sports (@yahoosports) March 21, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:51pm PDT
Aaron Rodgers finishes his visit with the Steelers
The Steelers meeting with Aaron Rodgers ended about 30 minutes ago. He spent time with GM Omar Khan, coaches Mike Tomlin and Oka Arthur Smith. There were no deals, but there were no expectations that would occur today.
The side continues to talk.
– AlbertBreer (@AlbertBreer) March 21, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 12:23pm PDT
WR Brandin Cooks, Saints agree to the transaction
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 9:55am PDT
Aaron Rodgers was found at the Steelers training facility. The contract reportedly is not imminent.
Jerry Durack of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Aaron Rodgers is at the Pittsburgh Steelers facility, but that’s not a sign that the deal is coming or coming.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says the Rodgers are just meeting with their coach as they are thinking about their next stop.
Rogers’ landing spots have been declining in Wednesday’s news that the Minnesota Vikings are all in on JJ McCarthy next season. It will remain potential destinations as the Steelers, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and Tennessee Titan are teams seeking help at quarterback.
Are the Steelers now the frontrunners to land Aaron Rodgers? (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Thu, March 20, 2025, 2:33pm PDT
Report: Stefon Diggs Patriots Comes the End Without a Deal
But this sounds more like the beginning of something than the end, according to MMQB’s Albert Breer.
Stefon Diggs is now on his way home after a good visit with the Patriots. New England was able to gather some information and Diggs got the opportunity to make his first visit.
They continue to talk. https://t.co/0zmievz3h
– AlbertBreer (@AlbertBreer) March 20, 2025
Thu, March 20, 2025 10:58am PDT
WR Michael Gallup Unretires signs a one-year contract with a one-year commander
Receiver Michael Gallup has officially left his retirement and signed with the commander, the team announced. He agreed to a one-year contract for the minimum veterans.
Gallup, 29, retired from the NFL prior to the 2024 season. After six seasons with the Cowboys, he signed a one-year contract with the Raiders. He attended mini-camps with OTAS, but decided to retire before training at training camps, and Las Vegas put him on the sanctuary/retired list.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Gallup said after leaving Dallas he was not “in the right headspace.”
He tore the ACL with his left knee in week 17 of the 2021-22 season and returned to play the next two years with the Cowboys. However, Gallup’s production during these two seasons slipped remarkably, with an average of 36 receptions and 421 yards slipping.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:15pm PDT
Stephon Diggs visit the Patriot for each report
Stefon Diggs is one of the top NFL free agents remaining on the market, and according to Athletic’s Chadgraph, he is visiting the Patriots of New England.
Diggs was traded to the Texans last spring, but tore the ACL on October 29th and is still in the recovery process.
NFL Draft Evaluators do not consider this wide receiver class particularly strong, so it has become very important to add talent established through free agency (such as Coop-P) or extensions (such as Ja’marr Chase and Tee Higgins). The Patriots need Drake May’s weapons, and Diggs might be their man.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:04pm PDT
Report: The Texans Makes the Daniel Hunter NFL’s Second Highest Payment De
Houston and Hunter agreed to an extension of $35.6 million over a year for each NFL network.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 1:42pm
LB Willie Gay Jr. signs with Dolphins on a report
For each ESPN, it’s a one-year contract for gays. The former Chief, who won back-to-back Super Bowls in Kansas City, played with the Saints last season.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 12:37pm PDT
Report: Texans Signature LT Cam Robinson
Houston’s aggressive line reshaping is one of the stories of free agency.
Now they’re adding big pieces, with Cam Robinson agreeing to a one-year deal worth up to $14.5 million, according to Fox Sports.
CJ Stroud has a new blind side protector at Cam Robinson. (Photo by Amy Rems/Nur Photo via Getty Images)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 12:34pm PDT
The commander reportedly reworked the Deebo Samuel deal.
Washington has secured Samuel’s salary of $17 million per ESPN this season, adding an additional $3 million incentive.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:11am PDT
S Jordan Fuller reportedly signed with the Falcons
According to the NFL Network, former Lamb and Panther are reunited with his old defensive coordinator in Los Angeles, Raheem Morris.
