Free Agency Frenzy

By Benjamin Rodriguez

On Wednesday March 9, the NFL’s new league year started, commencing  the event known as Free Agency Frenzy, which is one of the most exciting events during the NFL offseason. This means the teams can start signing free agents to deals.

One major trade took place between the Miami Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles. The trade sent Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso to the Dolphins and a swap of first round draft picks in this years draft. The Eagles received the number 8 overall pick and the Dolphins received the number 13 pick. Below, in no particular order, is the players that signed as of March 10.

Position Name New Team Length Amount
DL Malik Jackson Jacksonville Jaguars 6 years $90 million
DE Olivier Vernon New York Giants 5 years $85 million
WR Marvin Jones Detroit Lions 5 years $40 million
OL Kelechi Osemele Oakland Raiders 5 years $60 million
WR Travis Benjamin San Diego Chargers 4 years $24 million
OL Alex Mack Atlanta Falcons 5 years $47.5 million
OLB Bruce Irvin Oakland Raiders 4 years $37 million
CB Janoris Jenkins New York Giants 5 years $62 million
QB Brock Osweiler Houston Texans 4 years $72 million
CB Sean Smith Oakland Raiders 4 years $40 million
DE Mario Williams Miami Dolphins 2 years $16 million
OLB Danny Trevathan Chicago Bears 4 years $28 million
OL Alex Boone Minnesota Vikings 4 years $26.8 million
HB Lamar Miller Houston Texans 4 years $26 million
TE Coby Fleener New Orleans Saints 5 years $36 million
S Tashaun Gipson Jacksonville Jaguars 5 years $35.5 million
RB Chris Ivory Jacksonville Jaguars 5 years $32.5 million
S Rodney Mcleod Philadelphia Eagles 5 years $37 million

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