Here are Saturday’s tender decisions around the league: RFAs Tendered: Bears: DT Chris Williams Jaguars: OL Cole Van Lanen Dolphins: CB Kader Kohou Williams and Kohou have received the right of first refusal tender from their respective teams. That will set them up for $3.26MM in 2025, but if they depart via an offer sheet Chicago and Miami will not receive any compensation. … [Read more...] about RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/8/25
FA Notes: Bucs, Mack, Dolphins, Holland, Panthers, Titans, Giants, Bills, Falcons
The Buccaneers did not see their Joe Tryon-Shoyinka first-round pick pay off, and the 2021 draftee is close to hitting free agency. As the Bucs prepares a pass-rushing plan for 2025, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler connects Khalil Mack to the team. Also mentioning the Bears (a previously noted Mack suitor), Fowler notes the Bucs are looking for pass-rushing help. The team has YaYa … [Read more...] about FA Notes: Bucs, Mack, Dolphins, Holland, Panthers, Titans, Giants, Bills, Falcons
Bears To Re-Sign LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
Amen Ogbongbemiga will not reach free agency. The linebacker and special teams ace has a new deal in place with the Bears, as first reported by Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo adds this is a two-year, $5MM deal. That marks a slight raise from the value of his 2023 Chicago pact and ensures he will remain in place in lieu of a free agent … [Read more...] about Bears To Re-Sign LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
Bears Re-Sign CB Josh Blackwell
The Bears’ special teams units will include a number of familiar faces in 2025. Linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga has a deal in place to remain with the team, and the same is also true of cornerback Josh Blackwell. The latter was a restricted free agent, but the team announced on Thursday he has inked a two-year deal. Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Blackwell can … [Read more...] about Bears Re-Sign CB Josh Blackwell
Bears To Sign TE Durham Smythe
The Bears continue to make moves on offense before the start of the new league year. Tight end Durham Smythe is headed to Chicago. Smythe was among the Dolphins’ recent salary cap cuts, and as a result he was allowed to join an interested team before the start of free agency. The Bears are doing just that, inking him to a one-year contract, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. … [Read more...] about Bears To Sign TE Durham Smythe