Let the chaos continue!

The 2024 NFL season is about to get underway, as the legal tampering period is in full effect before the official start of the new league year. The legal tampering period kicked off at noon on March 11th, and is when unrestricted free agents can begin to negotiate and agree to terms on new contracts. Those contracts can then be signed when the 2024 league year kicks off at 4 PM ET on Wednesday.

After a busy day on Monday, signings will continue on Tuesday. Throughout the coming days, be sure to continue to check in to this article (there will be a new on each day) as we will update the major news surrounding free agents and where these players will be landing for 2024.

Editorial Note: We will always add the latest news at the bottom of the stream. Also, if there get to be too many posts which keep the article from loading, older posts will be removed.

In the meantime, be sure to keep tabs on SCN for the latest news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare not just for free agency, but the 2024 NFL Draft.

The #Bengals are releasing RB Joe Mixon, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo.

Mixon is coming off his fourth 1,000-yard season. Now he becomes a free agent at age 27. pic.twitter.com/iIQCyLJbdd

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

The #Bengals have agreed to terms with RB Zack Moss on a two-year, $8 million deal, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. The deal includes $4.525 million in the first year for Moss, who cashes in after showing what he could do in Jonathan Taylor’s absence last year. pic.twitter.com/iaiHw4G5dh

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

Free-agent kicker Brandon McManus has agreed to a one-year deal with the Commanders for $3.6 million, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Help for Aaron Rodgers: Veteran OL John Simpson is signing with the #Jets on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, per his agent @KyleStrongin with @RangeSportsRMP.

Simpson started all 19 games last season for Baltimore at left guard, where he’s expected to play in New York. pic.twitter.com/6BNXbhmVMR

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Another big-time guard in Carolina: Sources say the #Panthers are expected to sign former #Seahawks guard Damien Lewis to a 4-year, $53M deal with $26.2M fully guaranteed in a deal done by Andre Odom of @AthletesFirst.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Former 49ers free-agent DT Javon Kinlaw reached agreement on a one-year deal with the New York Jets, per source. pic.twitter.com/ufoQmJ3LyU

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Aaron Rodgers has a new backup: The #Jets have agreed to terms with veteran Tyrod Taylor, per sources. pic.twitter.com/77evRWqVOi

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

The #Titans have agreed to terms with LB Kenneth Murray on a two-year deal worth $15.5 million with a max value of $18 million, source says. Former first-round pick of the #Chargers headed to Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/hZOD65LToa

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

A new QB in Minnesota: The #Vikings are expected to sign #49ers QB Sam Darnold, per me and @TomPelissero.

Darnold gets a 1-year deal worth $10M, sources say, and joins former teammate Josh McCown, who is Minnesota’s new QB coach.

Kirk Cousins out, Darnold in. pic.twitter.com/QzrZDJ1Sdq

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Former #Jaguars CB Darious Williams is finalizing a deal to play for the #Rams, sources say, the place where he won a Super Bowl. It’s expected to be a three-year.

A mockup of what it will look like: pic.twitter.com/3el1g7XTwK

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

The #Vikings are signing former XFL kicker John Parker Romo, per source.

Romo previously spent time with Detroit, New Orleans and Chicago but hasn’t kicked in an NFL game. He won kicking guru Gary Zauner’s competition Saturday with a 64-yard FG and got three offers. pic.twitter.com/Faw0HZcW2u

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Overnight, the #Bills agreed to terms with DT Daquan Jones, giving him a 2-year deal worth $16M with $10.5M fully guaranteed. The max value is $18M.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

NFC North swap: The #Vikings and former #Packers RB Aaron Jones agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet. pic.twitter.com/AEALzoiLJU

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

The #Patriots re-signed former #Eagles first-round pick WR Jalen Reagor to a one-year deal worth nearly $1.3 million with $442,500 guaranteed.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips to the #Texans, per source. Former Raven headed to Houston on a one-year deal.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

The #Vikings are releasing veteran DL Dean Lowry, per source.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Former Eagles QB Marcus Mariota is signing with the Washington Commanders on a 1-year deal with a base value of $6 million and upside to $10 million, per source. pic.twitter.com/LffoYcfibh

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

The #Cowboys are on the board with a signing…they are re-signing long snapper Trent Sieg, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

Former Patriots TE Mike Gesicki is signing a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million with the Cincinnati Bengals, per source. pic.twitter.com/gSwOFdSC8Q

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Plot twist: The #Bengals are now trading Joe Mixon to the #Texans, rather than releasing him, sources say.

So Zack Moss signs in Cincy, Mixon is traded to Houston. From Joe Burrow to CJ Stroud. pic.twitter.com/TG0G3JMGMp

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Former Bills RB Nyheim Hines is signing a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million with the Browns, per sources. pic.twitter.com/9Gsh2dDPgw

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Sources: The #Falcons are signing #Bears WR Darnell Mooney, giving them a key new playmaker for Kirk Cousins.

Mooney gets a 3-year, $39M deal with $26M fully guaranteed in a contract negotiated by David Mulugheta and AJ Stevens of @AthletesFirst. A top WR off the board. pic.twitter.com/EgWKYhY0b7

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Free-agent Shaq Barrett has agreed to terms with the Dolphins on a oneayear deal worth up to $9 million. The deal was confirmed by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/G23WzaaUdC

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Free-agent running back D’Ernest Johnson is returning to the Jaguars on a one-year deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Free-agent Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/jYiY9118kR

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Bengals free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. reached agreement a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, per source. pic.twitter.com/dB5QZWI9Z9

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Former #Saints DT Malcolm Roach is signing with the #Broncos on a two-year deal worth up to $8 million, per source. pic.twitter.com/9Y5NWlv7b8

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Leki Fotu to #Jets for $2.5M base with upside to $4M, per source. New York add defensive line depth

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

The #49ers and special teams ace George Odum have agreed to a two-year extension worth up to $10 million, per his agent Matt Glose.

The deal puts Odum at the top of the core special teams market. pic.twitter.com/T5RBdi68F1

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Corner Amik Robertson to the #Lions on a two-year deal with $4.5M guaranteed, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

Filed from @mspears96: Ravens free-agent LB Patrick Queen told @mspears96 that he plans to sign a three-year, $41 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. pic.twitter.com/esTfKGnsvg

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Offensive tackle Hakeem Adeniji signing with the #Browns, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

The #Giants are signing Drew Lock, per me, @TomPelissero and @MikeGarafolo

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Free-agent safety Deon Bush is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Source: #Bears have agreed to terms with tight end Gerald Everett.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

Colts are re-signing CB Kenny Moore to a 3-year, $30 million deal that makes him the highest-paid nickel back in NFL history. The deal was negotiated and confirmed by David Mulugheta and Trevon Smith of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/xRQcUCxS7s

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

The #Patriots have agreed to terms with LB Josh Uche to return to New England on a one-year deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet. The 2020 second-round pick had much more on the table elsewhere but returns to Foxboro. pic.twitter.com/zx7rVIyzjI

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

The #Packers are bringing back their All-Pro returner, signing Keisean Nixon back to a 3-year, $18M deal that can go to $19.2M max. One of their priorities.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

The #Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran DT A’Shawn Robinson on a three-year, $22.5 million deal, source says. Following a year with the #Giants, Robinson reunites with Ejiro Evero, the former #Rams assistant and now DC who pushed for Robinson. pic.twitter.com/DIlut3yYue

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

Eagles and former Patriots WR DeVante Parker reached agreement on a 1-year, $4.69 million fully guaranteed deal, of which Philadelphia has to pay only $1.2 million, with New England paying the rest. “DeVante is thrilled and grateful to become a Philadelphia Eagle and to help this… pic.twitter.com/LtwCnNVj58

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Long snapper news: The #Commanders are signing Tyler Ott to a three-year deal, per source. A reunion with new coordinator Larry Izzo, who coached him in Seattle.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Josh Uche, who showed explosive pass rush ability with 14.5 sacks the last two years, wanted to stay in New England as free agency began.

New England keeps a key defensive piece. pic.twitter.com/N7XhXKzsXe

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

Source: The #49ers are adding a defensive tackle, agreeing to terms with #Browns DT Jordan Elliott on a 2-year, $10M deal done by agent @Malkikawa and Ethan Lock of @FirstRoundMgmt.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Jeremy Chinn to Washington, source confirms (as @Schultz_Report said). Commanders get versatile chess piece

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

Source: The #Panthers have agreed to terms with #Broncos LB Josey Jewell. Another addition in Carolina.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

Free-agent WR Brandon Powell is returning to the Vikings on a one-year deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Former Patriots safety Jalen Mills reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Giants, per source. A former Eagle now plays for the Giants.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

The #Bucs keep another one home: Sources say they agree to terms with their own star LB Lavonte David, who gets a 1-year deal worth up to $10M. The base value is around $9M. pic.twitter.com/MUT5biU5a8

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2024

The #Rams placed a second-round restricted tender on LT Alaric Jackson. It's worth $4.89 million.

Jackson is still free to negotiate with any team; if the Rams do not match a contract offer from another team, they are entitled to a second-round pick from his new team.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

The #Bears have agreed to terms with DB Jonathan Owens on a two-year deal, according to his agent @SunnyTheAgent. Owens had 84 tackles in his one season with the #Packers after spending the first four years of his career with the #Texans. pic.twitter.com/nR0Na0zpoV

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

Offensive lineman Dan Skipper re-signing with the #Lions on a one-year deal, per source.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2024

Former Dolphins DT Raekwon Davis is signing a 2-year $14 million base value deal with the Colts, per agent Trevon Smith of Athletes First.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Four-time Pro Bowl DE Danielle Hunter is signing with the #Texans, sources tell me and @RapSheet.

Agent Zeke Sandhu with @KlutchSports negotiated to deal for Hunter, who has 87.5 career sacks and is still only 29. pic.twitter.com/MuzihbkAgU

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

Former Bills safety Jordan Poyer is signing with the Dolphins on a one-year deal, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

The #Saints have agreed to terms with former #Chiefs LB Willie Gay to a one-year deal worth a max of $5 million, source says.

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2024

Trade: the Steelers are sending WR Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers, per sources. A new weapon for Bryce Young.

Johnson has a $3 million roster bonus due Friday that the Panthers now will pay. pic.twitter.com/dt2nF83mIL

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2024

Veteran DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is returning to the #Eagles on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million, per his agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown at @UniSportsMgmt.

Gardner-Johnson just turned 26. Now back with the team he helped reach a Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/1o0Y5t8HZC

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 12, 2024

The #Panthers agreed to terms with WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette on a 1-year deal.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2024