The big Maxx Crosby news leads the headlines, but this is all you should know from around the NFL and sports world.
🏴☠️ Maxx Crosby stays a Raider
The Ravens backed out of their deal to trade two first-round picks to the Raiders for All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby, who is set to remain in Vegas despite previously requesting a trade (and getting one).
At the time of the trade news, we were somewhat surprised a team that drafts so well in the first round like the Ravens gave up the two firsts; it seems they ultimately got second thoughts themselves.
After the trade fell through, Crosby posted: “Everything Happens For A Reason” along with an Undertaker gif, making it clear that he’s a Raider.
When the trade to the Ravens was announced, Crosby said he still wanted to retire as a Raider—which shows the love he has for the team that drafted him and explains why he’s seemingly now happy to stay.
The consensus is that Baltimore basically got cold feet, and it’s difficult to disagree with that. According to Crosby’s agent, the esteemed Dr. Neal El Attrache says that Crosby is actually “ahead of schedule” in his recovery from offseason knee surgery. Nevertheless, the Ravens very quickly pivoted to sign former Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson to a huge four-year contract.
👀 Vikings land Kyler
As for an expected move that did go through, the Vikings signed former No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray.
During his introductory press conference, Murray revealed that he grew up a Vikings fan and was heartbroken when Brett Favre’s INT ended the 2009 NFC Championship loss to the Saints.
He’ll compete with 2024 No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy for the starting job, but it’s difficult to envision the dynamic former Heisman winner not being the Week 1 starter.
That said, the Cardinals are paying their former starter $36.8 million not to play for them in 2026, so it’s a very low-risk move by Minnesota.
The Colts also made a big QB move, extending Daniel Jones on a two-year deal worth up to $100 million.
Jones could’ve played on the franchise tag this season, but the move works great for both sides—and even allows Jones to potentially cash in again in a couple of years if he can stay healthy and play well.
The former Giants starter has certainly proved a ton of people wrong after getting out of that situation in New York and earning a second big contract in his career.
Despite coming off a torn Achilles from late last season, Jones might even be ready for the start of training camp.
✍️ Another flurry of moves
Let’s start with a few trades—including two made by the Cowboys—before diving into the latest in free agency.
The Chiefs are acquiring QB Justin Fields from the Jets for a sixth-rounder.
The 49ers were able to acquire DL Osa Odighizuwa—a team captain for Dallas and a productive player on the interior—for a third-round pick (No. 92 overall).
The Titans traded for DL Solomon Thomas in a seventh-round pick swap with the Cowboys.
Top free agent signings include the 49ers bringing back LB Dre Greenlaw after a year in Denver. Meanwhile, Eagles TE Dallas Goedert is officially back for his ninth season in Philly.
The Bills continue their revamp on defense, signing EDGE Bradley Chubb, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and S Geno Stone.
The Eagles landed former Seahawks CB Riq Woolen to play alongside Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
Former Bears DBs find new homes: 2025 NFL takeaway leader CB Nahshon Wright signed with the Jets, All-Pro S Kevin Byard joined his former HC Mike Vrabel with the Patriots, and former Penn State S Jaquan Brisker returned home with Pittsburgh.
Additional higher-profile signings to track:
Patriots: WR Romeo Doubs
Lions: RB Isiah Pacheco, CB Roger McCreary, QB Teddy Bridgewater
Giants: WR Darnell Mooney, CB Greg Newsome II, FB Patrick Ricard
Commanders: EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, TE Chigoziem Okonkwo, RB Rachaad White, LB Leo Chenal, S Nick Cross, EDGE Charles Omenihu
Chargers: QB Trey Lance, RB Keaton Mitchell, DL Dalvin Tomlinson
Bears: WR Kalif Raymond, OT Jedrick Wills Jr.
49ers: WR Christian Kirk
Packers: DT Javon Hargrave
Bengals: DT Jonathan Allen
Cardinals: DT Andrew Billings
Panthers: OT Rasheed Walker, WR John Metchie III
Buccaneers: DL A’Shawn Robinson
Eagles: EDGE Arnold Ebiketie
Browns: OL Elgton Jenkins
Texans: OT Braden Smith
Ravens: S Jaylinn Hawkins
Cowboys: S P.J. Locke, CB Cobie Durant
Dolphins: EDGE Joshua Uche, OL Jamaree Salyer, WR Jalen Tolbert
Other signings/re-signings from the past week:
OL Evan Neal (Giants), RB Emmanuel Wilson (Seahawks), LB Kaden Elliss (Saints), LB Isaiah Simmons (Panthers), S Andre Cisco (Jets), DL Sebastian Joseph-Day (Steelers), EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad (Bucs)—and QB Josh Johnson returns to the Bengals for the first time since 2013 to resume his wide-ranging career.
New deals were struck for Steelers captain Cameron Heyward and Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr.; while Calvin Ridley signed a revised contract to remain with the Titans, Dawson Knox is staying with the Bills, and the Vikings ultimately brought back RB Aaron Jones Sr.
Recent releases include CB L’Jarius Snead (Titans), OT Jack Conklin (Browns), EDGE Anfernee Jennings (Patriots), and QB Cooper Rush (Ravens).
📰 More NFL news and notes
Six-time Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay Jr. is officially calling it a career after 13 NFL seasons including a Super Bowl win with the Eagles.
49ers EDGE Bryce Huff has announced his retirement and is starting a company called Naberstone, which is focused on reducing fire risk from lithium-ion batteries.
Panthers OT Yosh Nijman—who may have been in line to start for Carolina—has announced his retirement.
The Titans revealed their new uniforms and logo, which lean more into light blue and red colors.
Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and his wife are transferring their stake in the team to their children’s trusts after Tisch’s emails were released in the Epstein files.
CB Nahshon Wright leads Performance-Based Pay bonuses from the 2025 NFL season.
The NFL is exploring a game being played on Thanksgiving Eve starting as soon as the 2026 season.
New Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. explained how to properly pronounce his last name.
Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy announced he will not be back on NBC’s NFL coverage this year.
Other Sports Updates
🏀 March Madness: The bracket is set for the NCAA Tournament.
⚾️ World Baseball Classic: Team USA is taking on Venezuela tonight in the final (8:00 PM ET, FOX).
⛳️ Cameron Young came back to win THE PLAYERS Championship.
🏒 Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is out for the season with a knee injury.
