The NFL’s 52-hour legal tampering period kicked off Monday, with several stars securing big contracts. The Philadelphia Eagles are losing defensive tackle Milton Williams to New England on a $26 million annual deal, and edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4 million contract.
The quarterback carousel continued, with Seattle Seahawks signing Sam Darnold (three years, $100.5 million) and Justin Fields joining the New York Jets ($40 million over two years). Carolina Panthers star Jaycee Horn became the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, agreeing to a four-year, $100 million deal, while Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig signed a three-year, $51 million contract.
The Washington Commanders made big splashes, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and acquiring Laremy Tunsil from the Houston Texans. Quarterback Josh Allen set an NFL record for guaranteed money, signing a four-year deal worth $330 million, while Myles Garrett signed a record-breaking contract in Cleveland.
Other notable signings include quarterback Russell Wilson, who is 17-25 since leaving Seattle for Denver, and Aaron Rodgers, who will become a free agent after the Jets release him. The Seahawks also agreed to trade star receiver D.K. Metcalf to Pittsburgh, while Jimmy Garoppolo stayed with the Rams to back up Matthew Stafford.
The NFL’s top players are reaping the benefits of their hard work, signing record-breaking contracts that set them up for long-term success. As the free agency period continues, fans and teams will be watching closely to see which moves will pay off in the coming season.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/nfl-free-agency-tampering-eb8e78c59153bc8e175bfb6a1d620172