In a whirlwind of NFL free agency, several high-profile players have made moves that are shaking up the league. Kirk Cousins, the former quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, has signed a massive $180 million, four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are hopeful that Cousins can lead them to a successful season.
Another big move in free agency is Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year, $37.75 million deal. The dynamic running back is sure to add some firepower to the Eagles’ offense. Brian Burns is also making a big change, heading to the New York Giants on a lucrative five-year contract worth up to $150 million.
Several other running backs, including Josh Jacobs and Tony Pollard, have made moves to different teams as well. Christian Wilkins has signed a four-year, $110 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, while Gardner Minshew has agreed to join the Raiders as quarterback.
Notable signings also include Marcus Davenport to the Detroit Lions and Xavier McKinney to the Green Bay Packers. Additionally, key players such as Za’Darius Smith have re-signed with their teams, like the Cleveland Browns, and Kendrick Bourne has re-signed with the New England Patriots.
Multiple teams, including the Seahawks and Jets, have made moves to retain key players and bring in new talent for the upcoming season. With all these changes in free agency, it’s sure to be an exciting season for NFL fans. Stay tuned for more updates as the offseason progresses.
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