Giants Sign WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey
Lil’Jordan Humphrey reunited with Sean Payton over the past two years, but he will be on the move this offseason. The veteran receiver is joining the Giants on a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The team has since announced the pact.
Humphrey began his career working under Payton with the Saints. The former UDFA played sparingly on offense during his first two New Orleans campaigns, but in 2021 he flashed potential as a deep threat with a 19.2 yards per catch average. A one-year spell with the Patriots did not produce a notable output, and as a free agent in 2023 Humphrey was one of several ex-Saints who joined Payton’s Broncos.
During his debut Denver campaign, the Texas product logged a 40% offensive snap share and scored a career-high three touchdowns. Humphrey did not survive roster cuts last summer, but he immediately joined the Broncos’ practice squad and was designated a gameday elevation multiple times. Appearing in all 18 of the team’s combined regular and postseason games in 2024, the 26-year-old set a new personal mark in catches (31) and yards (293).
That production kept the Broncos interested in another Humphrey pact, with his agent noting (via 9News’ Mike Klis) a Denver offer was made. The Giants’ proposal was more lucrative, however, and he will now head to New York. Humphrey will join a WR corps led by 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist Malik Nabers and which also includes the likes of Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt.
The presence of those three wideouts led to a renewed expectation that Darius Slayton would depart on the open market. Instead, the veteran re-signed on a three-year, $36MM pact, giving New York continuity at the position. Humphrey – who does not have much in the way of special teams experience – will spend the summer competing for a depth receiving role with the Giants.
Eagles DE Brandon Graham Retires
In the wake of the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory, it remained unclear if Brandon Graham would retire. As expected, though, the 15-year veteran has elected to hang up his cleats.
Graham announced during a Tuesday press conference that he is retiring. This past summer, he indicated the 2024 campaign would be his last, and as a result his decorated Philadelphia run appeared to be over when he suffered a biceps tear in November. The 36-year-old managed to return in time for Super Bowl LIX, however, and he played a rotational role in the team’s victory. 
“I could not be happier with the way my career played out, the love I’ve gotten, and the success the Eagles have had as an organization,” Graham said. “For real, it has been a dream come true.”
A first-round pick in 2010, Graham only occupied a rotational role for the first three years of his career. He was a mainstay along the edge for six straight seasons after that, however, a period which included his first Super Bowl win. A Graham forced fumble during the fourth quarter of that contest was key in the Eagles’ win.
The Michigan product was limited to only two games in 2021, the first season of his final multi-year contract. Graham played out one-year pacts in 2023 and ’24 with questions about his future looming. The most productive campaign of his career (in terms of sacks) came in 2022 with 11, a sign of his continued importance during the waning stages of his career. While his playing time dropped to the level of a rotational contributor rather than a full-time starter in recent years, Graham remained a key presence on and off the field for Philadelphia.
Pursuing another one-year arrangement with the Eagles would have involved considerable rehab in advance of the 2025 campaign. Graham re-tore his triceps during his second Super Bowl victory, a factor he likely considered when weighing his options for the future. A report in the wake of last month’s win noted he would take his time before making a formal decision, one which is now officially in place. Graham has followed fellow ‘Core Four’ Eagles Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox in retirement. The lone member of that group still set to play is right tackle Lane Johnson, who inked a one-year extension yesterday.
With this retirement decision looming and Josh Sweat expectedly departing in free agency, edge rush has a been a position of note this offseason for the Eagles in recent days. The team is reportedly open to trading Bryce Huff, whose big-ticket 2024 free agent deal did not pan out as hoped. Philadelphia’s pass-rush group includes Nolan Smith for the short- and long-term future, along with free agent additions Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari. Graham’s absence will be acutely felt as the team looks to defend its title next season.
“Without question, Brandon Graham is the embodiment of everything you would want in a Philadelphia Eagle,” a statement from owner Jeffrey Lurie reads in part. “He’s a special player and a special person. It’s only fitting that he has played in more games than anyone else in the history of our franchise… We could not be prouder of the player, person, and family man that Brandon has become.
“On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, we congratulate Brandon on an incredible career and wish him and his family all the best in retirement.”
Graham’s 206 games played top the field for all Eagles players, and his 76.5 career sacks rank third in franchise history. With over $98MM in career earnings and a pair of Super Bowls to his name, he will now turn his attention to his post-playing days.
Patriots, C Garrett Bradbury Agree To Deal
Garrett Bradbury has not needed to wait long to find his next NFL gig. The veteran center was officially released by the Vikings on Monday, and he now has a deal lined up with the Patriots. 
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Bradbury is heading to New England on a two-year contract. The pact has a maximum value of $12MM and includes $3.8MM in guarantees. The former first-rounder will be tasked with handling starting duties with the Patriots.
Bradbury started all 88 of his appearances during his time with Minnesota. The Vikings’ flurry of moves early in free agency included a deal for Ryan Kelly, however, and that pact indicated Bradbury would be on the move. Last week, it was learned the team would look to find a trade partner; as expected, no suitors were interested in taking on the remainder of his pact. The 29-year-old was designated a post-June 1 release on Monday.
That left Bradbury free to join a new team at any time, and to little surprise he has elected to join the Patriots. On Sunday, Schefter’s colleague Mike Reiss wrote New England represented a team to watch with respect to adding the NC State product. The Patriots’ decision to move on from David Andrews created a vacancy at the center spot, and this move will fill it for at least the short term.
Andrews operated as the Patriots’ starter each year since 2015 (with the exception of 2019, when he did not play). The possibility of a release was raised at the Combine, and New England when forward with it last week. That decision added to the questions facing a Pats O-line already in need of other starters, but Bradbury will now occupy a first-team role in Andrews’ place.
New England pursued Drew Dalman, the top center in the 2025 free agent class. A Patriots deal could not be worked out, though, as Dalman opted to join the Bears on a lucrative three-year pact. With the likes of Dalman, Kelly and Josh Myers off the market, it appeared the draft would be needed for New England to add a starter in the middle. The Bradbury release opened the door to a quick signing, though.
In 2022, Bradbury graded out as PFF’s 11th-best center. In each of his other campaigns, however, his evaluations have placed him between 23rd and 29th at the positions. Expectations will thus be tempered upon arrival in New England, a team which can now turn its attention to other offensive line spots until at least the draft.
Bills, LB Matt Milano Agree To Restructure
Matt Milano‘s missed time over the past two seasons has led to speculation about his future. The All-Pro Bills linebacker remains in the fold for now, but 2025 now represents his walk year. 
Milano and the Bills worked out a restructure earlier this month, as detailed by Over the Cap. As result of the new arrangement, 2026 has been removed from the deal meaning Milano is heading toward free agency next spring. His base earnings for the coming campaign now stand at $6.31MM, all but roughly $1MM of which is guaranteed.
That represents a reduction in pay by $3.63MM from what Milano was originally scheduled to make in 2025. Performance-based incentives will allow him to make up that amount, however. Milano is now set to carry a cap charge of $12.16MM in 2025, a season which will be pivotal in determining his Buffalo future.
The 30-year-old remained mainly healthy for his six seasons with the Bills, a period in which he established himself as one of the top coverage linebackers in the NFL. Milano suffered a broken leg early in the 2023 campaign, though, and he then tore his biceps during training camp this past summer. As a result, the former fifth-rounder has only made nine appearances during the past two years.
When healthy, though, Milano has proven he can be a vital part of the Bills’ defense. The Boston College product has recorded at least 78 tackles in a season four times, and his ball production has resulted in 10 interceptions during his career. A return to form would be welcomed by team and player as Buffalo again looks to break through in the postseason in 2025.
The team has been busy on the extension front recently, and linebacker Terrel Bernard is among the players who have received a long-term deal. He is now attached to a $10.5MM AAV on a pact which runs through 2029. Buffalo also has Dorian Williams on his rookie contract for the next two years, and he figures to have a key role in the second level of the defense moving forward. Whether Milano can join Bernard and Williams on the field for most or all of next season will be a key storyline, and it will go a long way in deciding if his Buffalo tenure will continue beyond 2025.
Giants Host Jameis Winston, Zach Pascal
MAR 18: Winston becomes the third quarterback to visit New York and leave without a deal, following Wilson and Flacco. Everyone continues to be in a sort of holding pattern with the decision of Rodgers holding sway over the decisions of several others. A series of secondary decisions seems increasingly likely to be made in the wake of an eventual Rodgers’ choice.
MAR 17: As the Giants continue to wait out the remaining veteran quarterback market, another potential target has emerged. Jameis Winston will visit New York tomorrow, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. 
The Giants are among the teams whose plans under center depend in large part on what Aaron Rodgers decides to do in 2025. Provided the 41-year-old suits up for next season, he could do so by following his two-year Jets run with MetLife Stadium’s other team. The Giants are believed to have the best Rodgers offer on the table, but the Steelers have also made their pitch while the Vikings loom as a landing spot as well.
In need of contingencies, therefore, New York has checked in on other veteran passers. The team hosted Russell Wilson on a visit last week, repeating the process which preceded his 2024 Pittsburgh agreement. A weekend report indicated Wilson is ready to sign at any time, but that is unlikely to take place until Rodgers makes his decision. Another Steelers pact could be in play, while the Browns also hosted Wilson. Joe Flacco has already met with the Giants, but is is under consideration for other QB-needy teams as well.
Winston made it clear in the build-up to the Super Bowl that he would be open to joining the Giants, who currently only have Tommy DeVito under contract. Adding a passer on Day 1 of the draft is certainly in play, as New York owns pick No. 3 and could be willing to trade up and select Cam Ward. Bringing in Winston, 31, would give the team a veteran of 87 starts capable of handling (or at least competing for) QB1 duties in 2025.
Winston signed with the Browns to serve as their backup last offseason, but Deshaun Watson‘s Achilles tear allowed him to start seven games. Winston said last month he hoped to remain in Cleveland, but the team has since swung a trade for Kenny Pickett. A deal with the Chargers or 49ers (with whom the former No. 1 pick has spoken) could be more feasible as a result. The Giants will now find themselves in the mix if tomorrow’s visit goes well.
Before Winston meets with the Giants, the team will bring in Zach Pascal. The veteran wideout is visiting today, Pelissero’s colleague Mike Garafolo reports. Pascal has worked with Giants receivers coach Mike Groh in Indianapolis, and the former Eagle and Cardinal would provide depth at the position if he were to sign.
Chargers Sign C Andre James
Andre James was among the players cut at the start of the new league year last week, but he has not needed to wait long to find a new deal. The veteran center signed with the Chargers on Tuesday, per a team announcement. 
James spent the first six years of his career with the Raiders. That span included serving as the team’s full-time starting center from 2021 onwards. The former UDFA re-signed on a three-year deal last offseason, but just one year into the pact he was let go.
Today’s move keep James in the AFC West, and it could allow him to continue operating as a starter. The Chargers re-signed Bradley Bozeman just before free agency began, putting him on track to carry on as Los Angeles’ first-team option in the middle. James represents experienced competition for the role, though.
The 27-year-old has mostly drawn consistent PFF reviews during his career, with his best overall grade (74.6) coming in 2023. James’ evaluation took a step back last season, one in which the Raiders struggled in general up front. A bounce-back campaign in 2025 would help James rebuild his value, though, something which could be feasible if he earns the starting gig on a strong Chargers O-line.
The Bolts have tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt, along with guard Zion Johnson, set to return next season. The team added another starter along the interior in the form of Mekhi Becton, who thrived in his one-and-done Eagles campaign. Becton found himself as one of the top blockers in free agency this year, and he landed a two-year Chargers pact worth up to $20MM. Expectations will be high for the former Jets draftee in particular and Los Angeles’ play up front in general.
Bozeman spent the 2022 and ’23 seasons in Carolina, but when playing out his rookie deal with the Ravens before that he worked under Greg Roman. The latter took on OC duties in Los Angeles when reuniting with head coach Jim Harbaugh last offseason, a factor in Bozeman’s first Chargers deal and his recent re-signing. The latter started all 17 games in 2024, but that may not be the case moving forward.
Rams Sign LB Nathan Landman
Earlier this month, it was learned the Falcons would not issue an RFA tender to Nathan Landman. That left the linebacker free to depart on the open market, and he has done just that. 
Landman agreed to a one-year deal with the Rams on Tuesday, per a team announcement. During his three seasons in Atlanta, the former undrafted free agent made 36 appearances and 23 starts. He could take on a notable defensive role with Los Angeles as a result.
During his debut season, Landman played seven games but saw only sparse usage on defense while handling special teams duties. His workload changed dramatically in 2023, however, with 805 defensive snaps resulting in notable production. Landman posted 110 tackles, three forced fumbles and a pair of sacks that season while filling in for the injured Troy Andersen.
Landman remained a key defender this past season, although a quad injury forced him to miss four games. A deal allowing him to remain in Atlanta was floated as a possibility once the decision was made to non-tender him (something which would have cost as little as $3.26MM). Instead of returning at a lower rate, Landman has elected to join a new team for the first time in his career.
The 26-year-old now joins a LB room which saw Christian Rozeboom depart in free agency by taking a deal with the Panthers. The Rams have also lost special teamer Jake Hummel to the Ravens while Troy Reeder remains unsigned. Landman could again find himself occupying a heavy workload on defense as a result; failing that, he should have plenty of special teams snaps available.
The Colorado product collected roughly $2.5MM during his time with the Falcons. Deals signed this deep into free agency are not particularly lucrative in most cases, but it will be interesting to see if this Rams pact checks in at a higher rate than the value of the low tender. In any case, Landman can help his 2026 earning potential with a strong season in Los Angeles.
Dolphins Have Submitted Offer To Calais Campbell
It was recently learned the Dolphins have made an offer to keep Emmanuel Ogbah in the fold. He is not the only veteran who could find himself remaining on Miami’s defensive front next season, though. 
A standing offer is also in place for Calais Campbell, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes. It remains to be seen if Campbell will play in 2025, but he said after the regular season ended he would contemplate doing so. The Dolphins inked the Hurricanes product to a one-year deal last offseason, and that signing proved to be worthwhile.
Campbell logged a 58% snap share in 2024 and he operated as a key figure along the D-line. The 2010s All-Decade Team member posted five sacks and 12 tackles for loss, showcasing his disruptive abilities against the run and pass even this deep into his career. Campbell will turn 39 in September, but he could still provide value to Miami or an interested team if he chooses to play next year.
Midway through the 2024 campaign, a trade agreement was in place to send Campbell back to the Ravens (after he played there from 2020-22). Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel vetoed the deal, though, and Campbell helped Miami remain in postseason contention through to Week 18. A scenario in which the six-time Pro Bowler was waived to allow him to join a playoff team was floated, although that did not take place. Now, the Dolphins await a decision from Campbell while making other free agent moves.
Miami ranked ninth against the run last season, and retaining Campbell could set the team up to repeat that success in 2025. In the event he were to turn down the Dolphins’ offer and depart in free agency, though, finding a replacement (likely through the draft) would become a key priority. With work still to be done to keep Ogbah in place as a veteran edge rush presence, it will be interesting to see if negotiations will take place in the near future in Campbell’s case.
Panthers Re-Sign WR David Moore
David Moore will remain in Carolina for 2025. The veteran receiver has agreed to a one-year Panthers deal, the team announced on Tuesday. 
Moore began his career with the Seahawks, and he spent time with Panthers head coach Dave Canales during that time. The pair also worked together in 2023, when Canales operated as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator. Moore followed Canales to Carolina last offseason, giving him a familiar face during his rookie head coaching campaign.
As the Panthers looked to field their best combination of receivers during the year, Moore wound up logging five starts and a 55% snap share. That represented the second-largest workload of his career, and 30-year-old produced 351 yards and three touchdowns on 32 receptions. For his career, Moore sports a 14.0 yards-per-catch average.
The former seventh-rounder has experience on special teams, and he will likely spend more time handling third phase duties if Carolina’s other wideouts take on a larger offensive role. Adam Thielen – who has been a focal point in the passing game during his two Panthers seasons – will play in 2025 on a restructured deal. 2024 first-rounder Xavier Legette also figures to see plenty of usage next season.
The Panthers also have veteran special teamer Dan Chisena in place after he re-signed last week, along with Jalen Coker (who flashed potential as an undrafted rookie last year). Carolina could very well look to the draft to add at the receiver position, but Moore will again have a role with the team in 2025.
S Nick Emmanwori Lines Up Pre-Draft Visits
The 2025 draft is not viewed as being deep at the safety spot, but two standouts are firmly in contention to be selected in the first round. One of them is Nick Emmanwori, who has lined up several pre-draft visits. 
The South Carolina product will meet with the Falcons in the near future, he announced on Tuesday (h/t Josh Kendall of The Athletic). Atlanta still has 2023 free agent addition Jessie Bates on the books, but Justin Simmons is a free agent. The latter (who did not match his previous level of play with the Broncos during his debut Falcons season) hopes to re-sign, but as expected he has reached the open market.
In the event Simmons departs, adding a starting-caliber safety would become a draft priority. The Falcons (who are set to select 15th overall) are far from the only team line up an Emmanwori visit, though. As Kendall notes, he is also set to meet with the Panthers, Seahawks, Bengals and Dolphins.
Carolina made several splashy additions on defense last week, including a three-year deal for Tre’von Moehrig. The former Raider will look to replace Xavier Woods, who joined the Titans in free agency. Jordan Fuller and Nick Scott are unsigned at this point, and losing both could leave the Panthers in the market for a draft addition at the position (although doing so at No. 8 would come as a surprise).
Cincinnati and Seattle are slated to pick 17th and 18th, respectively. Both teams could stand to improve in the secondary in 2025, and the Bengals in particular will need to emphasize defensive additions via the draft with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins attached to lucrative new deals. Adding Emmanwori in that range could very well be on the table; the latest mock draft from ESPN’s Mel Kiper has Seattle selecting him at No. 18.
Miami has frequently been linked to drafting a safety this spring with Jevon Holland departing on the open market and Jordan Poyer unlikely to be re-signed. Many have pointed to Georgia’s Malaki Starks (the other Day 1 safety prospect in the class) as a logical target as a result. Indeed, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah mocks Starks to the Dolphins at No. 13 with Emmanwori going 24th.
The latter spent three years with the Gamecocks, operating as a full-time starter during that spell. Emmanwori earned all-conference honors in 2024 along with a first-team All-American nod after posting 88 tackles and four interceptions (two of which were returned for touchdowns). He will face high expectations upon arrival in the NFL, and the coming weeks will no doubt include visits with other interested teams.