Eagles Extend T Lane Johnson Through 2027
Lane Johnson is now on the Eagles’ books through the 2027 season. The team announced that they’ve signed their long-time lineman to a one-year extension.
The one-year extension is worth $25MM, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Johnson still had two years remaining on his previous pact. Schefter notes that the Eagles will be paying the lineman an extra $8MM over that span, increasing his 2025 and 2026 totals to $48MM ($40MM guaranteed). When today’s reworked deal was completed, Johnson ultimately saw an additional $30MM in guaranteed money. Today’s move should also provide the Eagles with some extra breathing room under the 2025 cap.
This isn’t the first time that Johnson’s added a year (and some guaranteed money) to his contract. After inking his then-record-breaking extension in 2019, he added a year to the deal in 2023. On the other side, the Eagles have traditionally been aggressive in extending stars early. Just over a week ago, the team added two years (and more guaranteed money) to Saquon Barkley‘s existing contract.
The fourth-overall pick in the 2013 draft, Johnson has established himself as one of the franchise’s all-time greats. The veteran has earned five-straight All-Pro nods, and he won his second Super Bowl ring this past season. Despite the 2024 campaign representing his age-34 season, Johnson still finished fifth on Pro Football Focus’ positional rankings.
When Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox retired following the 2023 season, Johnson hinted that he wanted to try playing into his 40s. At the same time, the lineman estimated that he may only “realistically” have two or three more seasons left in him. Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer previously predicted today’s extension, and the reporter noted that Johnson may not finish his existing deal.
While Johnson’s future plans may be a bit murky, the Eagles can at least count on having their lineman signed for the next three seasons.
Bears To Re-Sign RB Travis Homer
Travis Homer is sticking in Chicago. The running back is re-signing with the Bears, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Homer is inking a one-year, $2MM deal.
The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons in Chicago, appearing in 26 total games. He’s emerged as a key special teamer for the Bears, compiling 13 tackles across the two campaigns while appearing in more than 60 percent of his squad’s special teams snaps.
After getting into 16 games during his debut season in Chicago, Homer was limited to 10 appearances in 2024. He got his first offensive look with the Bears this past season, collecting 34 yards from scrimmage on nine touches. The majority of his offensive looks came when Roschon Johnson was out of the lineup.
He had much more offensive responsibility during his first four years in Seattle, where he collected 917 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 135 touches. The Bears are expected to return the same D’Andre Swift-led backfield in 2025, but with only Ian Wheeler providing current competition at RB3, Homer could see a greater uptick in offensive playing time.
Falcons Re-Sign DL Kentavius Street
Kentavius Street is set to spend at least another season in Atlanta. The Falcons announced that they re-signed the free agent defensive lineman.
Street was traded from the Eagles to the Falcons during the 2023 campaign. At the time, he was expected to be a temporary replacement for Grady Jarrett, who had suffered a season-ending injury. Street ended up playing himself into a gig for the 2024 campaign, as the team re-signed him last offseason.
The 28-year-old ended up having a significant rotational role for the Falcons last year. He collected 15 tackles and one sack in 13 games, appearing in one third of his team’s defensive snaps. A former fourth-round pick by the 49ers, the lineman’s best season came with the Saints in 2022, when he finished with 3.5 sacks and eight QB hits.
With Jarrett now out the door, there could be more opportunities for Street in 2025. The team’s current defensive line grouping features the likes of David Onyemata, Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus, and free agent acquisition Morgan Fox.
The Falcons officially announced a handful of additional moves today. Among the signings, the team revealed that cornerback/special teamer Mike Ford inked a two-year deal with the organization.
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/17/25
Today’s minor moves:
Chicago Bears
- Re-signed: LS Scott Daly
Detroit Lions
- Re-signed: LB Mitchell Agude
Houston Texans
- Signed: FB Jakob Johnson
- Released: CB Anthony Averett
- Waived: S Brandon Hill (failed physical), WR Kearis Jackson
Indianapolis Colts
- Re-signed: CB David Long Jr.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Re-signed: CB Darnay Holmes
New Orleans Saints
- Signed: DL Jonah Williams
New York Jets
- Signed: DT Jay Tufele
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Re-signed: DL Isaiahh Loudermilk
The Raiders are retaining a key rotational cornerback in Darnay Holmes. After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Giants, the former fourth-round pick joined Las Vegas at the end of the 2024 preseason. He ended up getting into 16 games for his new squad, collecting 30 tackles and three passes defended while appearing in about 28 percent of his team’s defensive snaps.
With Nick Caley now installed as Houston’s new offensive coordinator, the former TE/FB coach was obviously going to bring in a player at the position. He landed on a familiar face, as Caley coached Jakob Johnson when the two were together in New England. The veteran fullback has appeared in 70 career games, although he was limited to only three appearances in 2024 while bouncing on and off the Giants’ roster.
Falcons Won’t Cut Kirk Cousins Ahead Of Bonus Trigger
10:12pm: Cousins’ desire to play elsewhere in 2025 remains unchanged, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated confirms. As a result, this situation could very well remain in a stalemate for the foreseeable future as the rest of the quarterback market takes shape around the league.
12:51pm: Today was a key date in the Kirk Cousins saga, as a guaranteed bonus on the QB’s contract was set to kick in. The Falcons won’t be avoiding the extra financial commitment, as they’ll hang on to Cousins past the 4pm deadline today, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Specifically, keeping Cousins on the roster through today will trigger a guarantee on a $10MM roster bonus that is due in 2026. After collecting $62.5MM of his total contract in 2024, Cousins is due another $27.5MM in 2025. Combined with this guaranteed 2026 roster bonus, Atlanta’s total commitment to the quarterback is now at $100MM.
The Falcons have made it clear that they intend to roll with Michael Penix Jr. in 2025. Still, the organization hasn’t shown any urgency to bail on their previous blockbuster addition. Cousins will continue to be the subject of trade rumors, and today’s decision buys the Falcons as much time as they want to find a resolution.
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, the $10MM in guaranteed money for 2026 is subject to offset language. That means the Falcons could simply find a suitor who’s willing to pick up this portion of the bill. In other words, this temporary commitment could ultimately cost Atlanta no money if they find a willing trade partner.
Cousins was reportedly pushing for his release, and the veteran possesses some leverage with his no-trade clause. Still, GM Terry Fontenot has made it clear that he’s willing to proceed with Cousins on the roster, and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says the front office “has shown no motivation to move him.” This is surely some gamesmanship from the organization, as it’s hard to envision the Falcons rostering such a high-priced backup. Still, the team is clearly operating without any sense of urgency, whereas Cousins would surely like a resolution as soon as possible.
Cousins inked a four-year, $180MM deal with the Falcons last offseason, with $90MM guaranteed at signing. The organization shocked many when they used a first-round pick on Penix, but their bold decision proved to be worthwhile when Cousins showed signs of rust. In his return from a torn Achilles, Cousins guided his new squad to a 7-7 record while tossing 18 touchdowns vs. a league-leading 16 interceptions.
Jets To Sign WR Tyler Johnson, CB Kris Boyd
The Jets have added some depth on both sides of the ball. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston reported early this morning that the Jets were signing wide receiver Tyler Johnson. Wilson also reported that the team was adding cornerback Kris Boyd.
Johnson made a name for himself as Tom Brady‘s WR4 or WR5 in Tampa Bay. The former fifth-round pick spent two seasons with the Buccaneers, including a 2021 campaign where he hauled in 36 catches for 360 yards. Since getting cut at the end of the 2022 preseason, the wideout has bounced around a bit, spending time with the Texans, Buccaneers (second stint), Raiders, and Rams.
As the Rams dealt with injuries in 2024, Johnson had occasional opportunities to step up. He had a standout Week 1, hauling in five catches for 79 yards. He maintained a role in the offense through the first half of the season, but he saw a massive drop in snaps once Cooper Kupp got settled back into the offense. Johnson finished last season with 26 catches for 291 yards and a score.
There should be some snaps to soak up behind Garrett Wilson in New York, especially if the Jets are able to move on from Allen Lazard. Johnson is joining a depth chart that also includes the likes of Xavier Gipson, Irvin Charles, and Malachi Corley.
Boyd got an extended look on defense in Minnesota, including a 2020 campaign where he started five of 10 appearances while getting into about half of his team’s defensive snaps. Since then, the veteran has settled into more of a special teams role. He emerged as a key special teamer for the Texans in 2024, appearing in 365 ST snaps while finishing the year with eight total tackles.
Commanders To Re-Sign DL Clelin Ferrell
The Commanders continue to retain many of their own free agents. The latest addition to the list is defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell, who is re-signing with the organization, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. It’s a new one-year contract for the veteran, per ESPN’s John Keim.
Ferrell joined Washington last offseason, inking a one-year deal with the organization. The veteran ended up appearing in 14 games (10 starts) for his new squad, collecting 26 tackles and 3.5 sacks while getting into more than 40 of the Commanders’ defensive snaps.
The 27-year-old only ranked 110th among 199 qualifying edge defenders on Pro Football Focus’ leader boards, but he was closer to league average in previous stops. The fourth-overall pick in 2019, Ferrell struggled to live up to his draft billing while playing with the Raiders, but he still finished his four-year tenure with 10 sacks. He spent the 2023 campaign with the 49ers, where he started all 17 games.
Following the Commanders’ surprising run to the NFC Championship Game, the team has put in an effort to re-sign many of their free agents. On defense, the team has retained cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, linebacker/special-teamer Nick Bellore, and D-line cog Sheldon Day.
49ers To Re-Sign FB Kyle Juszczyk
Kyle Juszczyk is sticking in San Francisco after all. The fullback is re-signing with the 49ers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Juszczyk is inking a new two-year deal worth $8MM.
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The 49ers cut the veteran earlier this week, with the team deciding not to commit to the fullback’s $4.1MM base salary. This latest pact barely moves the needle when it comes to literal savings, but the organization surely structured the new contract to provide more breathing room in 2025. The team’s original decision to release Juszczyk opened $2.93MM in cap space.
As Schefter notes, the 49ers nearly cut Juszczyk last offseason before the player agreed to a pay cut. This time, the organization risked losing the offensive mainstay, and the 33-year-old briefly flirted with the Steelers. Instead, he’ll return to a familiar spot in San Francisco.
Juszczyk was one of the first additions that Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch signed when they took over operations in 2017. The fullback has spent the past eight seasons with the 49ers, earning Pro Bowl recognition in each of those campaigns. While Juszczyk has still served as a traditional blocking FB, he’s also had more offensive responsibility than many of his peers. He’s hauled in 184 catches during his time with the squad, finding the end zone 13 times.
It’s already been an offseason of change for the 49ers. Just on offense, the team has seen the departures of wideout Deebo Samuel and linemen Aaron Banks and Jaylon Moore. While Juszczyk isn’t an offensive star, he’ll provide the team with some continuity as they look to return to contention.
Cowboys To Sign Miles Sanders
The Cowboys are adding another veteran to their new-look backfield. The team has agreed to terms with free agent running back Miles Sanders, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It’s a one-year deal for Sanders.
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Sanders entered the offseason still attached to the four-year, $25.4MM deal he inked with the Panthers in 2023. The running back was reportedly prepared to rework his deal to stick with Carolina, but with the two sides unable to find common ground, the organization moved on from the veteran earlier this week. The move generated $5.23MM in cap space for the Panthers while incurring a dead money charge of $2.95MM.
A former second-round pick by the Eagles, Sanders topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in three of his four seasons in Philly. This included a 2022 campaign where the running back earned his lone Pro Bowl nod after finishing with 1,347 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns.
He was expected to provide an experienced counter to Chuba Hubbard in Carolina, but the younger RB ran with the top job, limiting Sanders to 586 scrimmage yards during his debut season with the organization. Hubbard took another step in 2024, and Sanders finished the campaign with career-lows in touches (79) and yards from scrimmage (353).
After finishing with a bottom-six rushing attack in 2024, the Cowboys have been looking to improve the unit for 2025. The team already brought in Javonte Williams to lead the depth chart, although that move apparently came at the expense of Rico Dowdle, who isn’t expected back in Dallas next season. Sanders will likely slide into a backup role with the Cowboys, although he could face some competition from the likes of Deuce Vaughn or Malik Davis (or even prospect Ashton Jeanty, who is taking a top-30 visit with the team).
Seahawks, Uchenna Nwosu Discussing Reworked Contract
If Uchenna Nwosu hopes to stick in Seattle for the 2025 campaign, he’ll likely have to take a pay cut. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Seahawks have had discussions with the pass rusher about a reworked deal.
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Nwosu is still attached to a three-year extension he inked with the organization in 2023. He’s set to make $14.99MM in 2025, and he’s attached to an untenable $21MM cap charge. Following the departures of Geno Smith and D.K. Metcalf, that number represents the highest charge on the organization’s cap sheet, and it’s the 12th-highest cap charge among NFL edge rushers.
Considering Nwosu’s recent injury woes, the organization will have a tough time justifying that commitment. A pectoral injury limited the pass rusher to six games in 2023, and separate knee and thigh injuries resulted in another six-game showing in 2024. The former Chargers draft pick showed plenty of talent when healthy, including a debut season with the Seahawks when he compiled a career-high 9.5 sacks. Since then, he’s been limited to only three sacks.
Still, the organization has hinted that they’d like to retain the veteran. GM John Schneider confirmed last month that the two sides agreed to push back the trigger date on the contract (via ESPN’s Brady Henderson), buying them extra time to negotiate a new deal. Coach Mike Macdonald also acknowledged the player’s pass-rush ability while speaking with reporters at the combine.
“[Y]ou just saw what he could be, a force on the edge,” Macdonald said (via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune). “He’s a great game runner. You just feel the toughness. The physicality, intelligence. … It’s been awesome having him in the film room and being with the guys all the time. But to be able to do it on the field with the guys to take it to that level…”
The Seahawks, of course, already made a splash on the edge when they signed DeMarcus Lawrence to a three-year deal, so the team isn’t entirely dependent on Nwosu heading into 2025. Still, the organization would surely want as much pass-rush depth as possible, and that could be dependent on Nwosu’s willingness to reduce his salary.