- Video
-
Club Roar
Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? We want to see it!Content Collections
The Roar Community
- Join
- Login
Here is a brief look at all of the transactions that happened on the first day of NRL free agency.
Michael Johnson signs with Tampa Bay
One of the premier pass rushers in free agency lands in Tampa on a five-year, $43 million deal.
Johnson joins a fierce front seven in Tampa and will be paired outside of Gerald McCoy to create a powerful and explosive defensive line.
Aquib Talib signs with Denver
The Broncos make a huge splash by getting one of the better man-to-man corners in the NFL on a six-year, $57 million deal with $26 million guaranteed.
Jarius Byrd Signs with the Saints
Byrd, who is arguably the best defender in free agency, turned heads when he decided to go to New Orleans for six years and $54 million with $28 million guaranteed.
Brandon Albert signs with Miami Dolphins
Albert comes to Miami on a five-year, $46 million deal, with $25 million guaranteed.
Adding veteran savvy to an offensive line in disarray after a tumultuous season fraught with controversy, the Dolphins now have a premier protector on the outside.
Karlos Dansby signs with the Cleveland Browns
Dansby signs a four-year deal worth $28 with $14 guaranteed.
He is a veteran presence in the locker room and knows what it’s like to be on a winning team. His production is not elite but he is a major upgrade at the middle linebacker position for the Browns.
Donte Whitner signs with Cleveland Browns
Whitner gets a four-year deal worth $28 million and fills an immediate need for the Browns, as they lost Pro Bowl safety T.J.Ward in free agency.
More of a box safety, Whitner brings a physical presence that will fit in nicely with what new head coach Mike Pettine is looking to establish in Cleveland.
Lamarr Houston signs with Chicago
The former Raider is moving to Chicago on a five-year, $35 million deal.
A stout defensive lineman, Houston is the perfect fit for the Bears defence and will be a pivotal addition moving forward.
Roger Saffold signs with Oakland
Saffold becomes a rich man as he heads to Oakland with a five-year and $42.5 million deal – top-tier money for a player who has not stood out in his position group as of yet.
The Raiders though, get a proven starter in the NFL and upgrade their line as they move forward.
Eugene Monroe stays in Baltimore
After Baltimore gave up draft picks last season in a trade for Monroe, they struck a five-year, $37.5 million deal at the beginning of free agency to keep him a Raven, giving them stability at left tackle for years to come.
This was an important deal for Baltimore, as if they didn’t retain Monroe they would have dealt away a lot of capital to be left empty-handed once again.
In the end though, General Manager Ozzie Newsome came through and the Ravens can now look to other areas of need.
T.J.Ward signs with Denver
The all-pro safety found a home in Denver, as they have agreed to terms.
He brings exceptional range at the position and immediately upgrades the Denver secondary.
Arthur Jones signs with Indianapolis
The former Raven gets reunited with his former defensive coordinator in Chuck Pagano as they agreed to terms on a five-year contract which averages $6 million.
An underrated pass rusher, Jones finds himself in a similar defence to the one that he has been playing in. The Colts will plug Jones in immediately and improve their overall pass rush.
Jared Veldheer signs with the Cardinals
Arizona makes a big splash in free agency by getting a quality left tackle on a five-year, $35 million contract.
The Cardinals have been in desperate need for a quality tackle to help keep their quarterbacks upright.
A critical signing in a division that sees some of the best pass rushers in the NFL.
DeMarcus Ware cut by the Dallas Cowboys
After failing to come to a compromise, the Cowboys opted to part ways with the franchises-leading sack artist.
Ware will be in high demand in the coming days of free agency.
Dexter McCluster signs in Tennessee
The live-wire running back moves to the Titans on a three-year deal worth up to $12 million. As the Titans look to trade Chris Johnson, they have already found his replacement in McCluster.
Hey, supercoach? Choose your own ultimate NFL team and compete with other players for cash prizes in daily competitions on any match. If you’re after the best odds on the NFL, PlayUp is your best bet. Chances are you’re about to lose. Set a deposit limit.