NFL free-agency updates – Latest signings, trades, cuts, news and rumors for 2022

NFL free agency officially starts at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, which coincides with the start of the new league year. What precipitates it is a flurry of offseason activity that includes the franchise tag period, trade agreements, extensions and, of course, the start of contract agreements as part of the legal negotiating window. Some team unloaded unhappy veterans and unfriendly contracts to get under the salary cap and perhaps have room to add new players. Some teams made bold moves, particularly in the quarterback market. And on Monday and Tuesday, teams begin agreeing to deals with new players.

We’ve already seen some monumental trades and franchise-changing news. Does more excitement await in free agency? Which teams will be most active in free agency? What are we hearing on the trade front this week? Will there be still more movement of signal-callers?

We’re tracking every notable NFL free-agent agreement, trade, cut and retirement of the offseason, with the most recent moves at the top.

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MARCH 13

Center Ryan Jensen has agreed to a three-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his agent, Mike McCartney, announced on Sunday night. The deal is worth $39 million and includes $23 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter and Instagram, saying he has “unfinished business.”

The Minnesota Vikings on Sunday agreed to terms on a new contract with quarterback Kirk Cousins, the team announced, giving him an immediate raise and also fully guaranteeing an additional season in 2023 to help alleviate their tight salary cap. The deal ensures that Cousins will remain the Vikings’ quarterback as the franchise begins a new era with…