2025 NFL free agency Day 5 live updates: Tracking signings, trades, rumors on Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson (2025)

2 visits, 0 contracts for Russ

Russell Wilson visited the Browns and Giants over the past two days but did not sign a deal with either team. The Giants continue to wait for Aaron Rodgers' decision. The Browns recently traded for Kenny Pickett and probably couldn't afford Wilson given their salary cap situation.

Cooper Kupp headed to Seattle on a three-year deal

The former Rams receiver already has a new team. Kupp has agreed to terms on a three-year, $45 million deal with the Seahawks. As I said earlier today, this was the one landing spot that made the most sense for the 31-year-old.

After trading DK Metcalf to the Steelers and cutting Tyler Lockett, the Seahawks were in dire need of another receiver. Kupp now gives Sam Darnold another weapon to go along with Jaxson Smith-Njigba.

As an added bonus, this is a homecoming of sorts for Kupp, who is from Washington. Not only did the Super Bowl LVI MVP go to high school in the state, but he also attended Eastern Washington University.

Justin Fields is switching numbers

The QB has worn numbers 1 and 2 in his career, and now, he's making the switch to SEVEN in New York! Sauce Gardner has No. 1 and Tyrod Taylor has No. 2, so Fields probably decided it would be easier to just pick a new number instead of ruffling any feathers.

Sterling Shepard returning to Tampa Bay

It's not often you see a general manager breaking news, but Jason Licht did that today by announcing that Shepard will be returning for another season in Tampa Bay. The 32-year-old is getting a one-year deal.

Shepard spent the first eight years of his career with the Giants before heading to Tampa Bay in 2024 where he caught 32 passes for 334 yards and a touchdown.

Two Bills free agent expected to be suspended after signing with team

The Bills won't have DT Larry Ogunjobi or DL Michael Hoecht to start the seasons. General manager Brandon Beane revealed that both players have been suspended SIX games for violating the NFL's PED policy. Beane says the team knew about Hoecht's suspension, but not Ogjunobi's.

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are about to get paid

The two Bengals receivers are getting to finalizing a deal and they both could have a new contract in the coming days, according to NFL Media.

Chase has been told by the Bengals that he'll be the highest paid non-QB in the NFL, so that likely means he'll be getting a deal that tops the $40 million per year that Myles Garrett is making.

As for Higgins, the highest-paid No. 2 receiver in the NFL is Jaylen Waddle at $28.25 million per year, so you can almost certainly expect him to top that. The most likely scenario is that he gets at least $30 million per year, which means the Bengals will be paying an average of $125 million per year to Joe Burrow and his top two receivers.

Cowboys are collecting former first-round picks

The Cowboys are apparently trying to create a defense that consists only of former first-round picks because Dante Fowler Jr. is the FIFTH former first-rounder that they've added this offseason.

Here's a look at their new players:

Signed Dante Fowler Jr. (3rd overall pick in 2015)
Signed Solomon Thomas (3rd overall in 2017)
Traded for Kenneth Murray (23rd overall in 2020)
Signed Payton Turner (28th overall in 2021)
Traded for Kaiir Elam (23rd overall in 2022)

Cowboys add Commanders leading sacker from 2024

The Cowboys have actually made a move in free agency on Friday by adding Dante Fowler Jr. on a one-year, $8 million deal, NFL Media has reported. This is a huge move for the Cowboys, if only because it marks the first time in 10 years that they've signed an outside free agency to a deal worth more than $6 million per year.

Fowler is returning to Dallas after spending the 2024 season in Washington. He had 10.5 sacks for a Commanders team that made it all the way to the NFC Title game. Before signing with the Commanders last year, Fowler spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons in Dallas.

The third overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft is headed into his 11th NFL season.

Chiefs set to add former Chargers' first-round pick

The Chiefs are adding some depth on the defensive line with the signing of Jerry Tillery, who's getting a one-year deal, according to NFL Media. Tillery's career started in 2019 when he was taken by the Chargers with the 28th overall pick in NFL Draft. The Chargers ended up cutting him during middle of the seasonin 2022.

Although he hasn't lived up to the hype of a first-round pick, he did appear in 17 games last season, including 11 starts while playing for the Vikings, so he should be solid depth piece for the Chiefs.

Vikings might be causing the delay in the Aaron Rodgers' decision

It appears that one reason why Aaron Rodgers hasn't made a decision about his future yet is because he's waiting on the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are trying to decide what they want to do at quarterback and whether they want Rodgers.

The four-time MVP is "giving them time and waiting to hear from Minnesota," according to The Athletic.

Bills reuniting with cornerback they drafted in 2020

Dane Jackson is headed back to Buffalo on a one-year deal, according to NFL Media. The former seventh-round pick spent the first four seasons of his career in Buffalo (2020-23) and started 28 games over that span. In 2024, he left to sign with the Panthers, but he only played in nine games last season after starting the year on injure reserve due to a hamstring issue.

Although he only started three games for the Panthers, he could end up being a starter in Buffalo.

Kareem Hunt returning to Kansas City

The veteran running back has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs that could be worth up to $1.5 million, NFL Media has reported. Hunt was a free agent when the 2024 season started, but ended up signing with the Chiefs back in September. He had a solid season, rushing for 728 yards and seven touchdowns.

The Chiefs also signed Elijah Mitchell in free agency, so there was some question about whether Hunt would be returning to Kansas City and it appears the answer is yes.

Jonah Jackson gets extension from Bears

When the Bears acquired Jonah Jackson in a trade with the Rams last week, he only had two years left on his contract, but now, he's sign through 2027 after the Bears gave him a one-year extension. Not only will Jackson make $17.5 million in 2025, but $7 million of his 2026 salary is now guaranteed, according to NFL Media.

New Bears coach Ben Johnson is clearly a big fan of Jackson, who spent four seasons with him in Detroit. Jackson is expected to be the Bears' starting right guard this year.

Vikings agree to terms with linebacker

The Vikings have agreed to terms with linebacker Eric Wilson, the team confirmed. The veteran started 12 games in 2024 for the Packers. Wilson is now reuniting with the team that he began his career with.

Aaron Rodgers scheduled to make public appearance Saturday

No one has really heard from Aaron Rodgers this week, so no one really has any idea what he's planning to do in free agency. However, Rodgers is scheduled to make a public appearance on Saturday to play in a charity flag football game. That will likely be the first time that Rodgers gets asked about his future and it will be interesting to see if he actually answers any questions (The flag football game is being put on by RX3, which is a company he co-owns, so for all we know, he might drum up some publicity by making his free agency announcement AT the game).

Cooper Kupp landing spots: Seahawks probably make the most sense

The Super Bowl MVP hasn't made a decision about where he's going to sign yet, but the Seahawks definitely feel like the best option. For one, Seattle could certainly use another receiver after trading DK Metcalf and cutting Tyler Lockett. Kupp would give Sam Darnold another weapon to go along with Jaxson Smith-Njigba.

Also, let's not forget that it would be a homecoming for Kupp, who is from Washington. Not only did he go to high school in the state, but he also attended Eastern Washington University.

We came up with a few other landing spots and you can check those out here.

Tim Patrick re-signing with Lions

The veteran receiver is returning to Detroit. After missing two full seasons due to injury (2022-23), Patrick returned in 2024 to play in 16 games for the Lions. The reeciver caught a total of 33 passes for 394 yards and three touchdowns. He was the hero of a 34-31 win over the Packers in Week 14 when he caught six passes, including two touchdowns.

Patrick is getting a one-year deal worth up to $4 million.

Chiefs re-signing QB

The Chiefs are keeping quarterback Bailey Zappe around. Kansas City is re-signing Zappe to a one-year deal, per the NFL Network. Zappe finished the 2024 season with the Chiefs after spending time on the Patriots.

Saints and Seahawks both making a push for Cooper Kupp

The Rams receiver has at least two teams that are very interested in signing him. According to The Athletic, the Seahawks and Saints are both making a push to sign Kupp. The Seahawks could certainly use another receiver after trading DK Metcalf and cutting Tyler Lockett. As for the Saints, they don't have a ton of salary cap space, so it will be interesting to see if they can meet Kupp's asking price, which is apparently around $13 million or $14 million per year.

49ers have blown up their roster

The 49ers have lost nine starters from their 2024 roster with eight of those nine leaving in free agency. The NFL's other 31 teams have been scooping up the 49ers' free agents: They've spent $321 million on 49ers players, which is the most money EVER spent on a team's departing free agents.

NFL teams were more than happy to sign all the players that the 49ers have given up on. So what's actually going on in San Francisco? It blowing up the roster going to work? We took a closer look at the situation here.

Cowboys pushing for deal with top free agent WR

The Cowboys are looking to get a deal done with former Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, but despire their push are still not considered the likely landing spot for the Pro Bowler, perESPN. Kupp's asking price has been as much as $15 million a year, according toThe Athletic.

The Super Bowl MVP had 67 receptions for 710 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games, including 11 starts, last season.

Aaron Rodgers' best offer is apparently from the Giants

Although we don't know yet where Rodgers will end up, we do know that his biggest offer is coming from the Giants, accordingto The Athletic. If Rodgers is making his decision based on money, then maybe he goes to New York, but it still feels like the Steelers are the leader in the clubhouse, or maybe there's no leader in the clubhouse. No one seems to know with Rodgers.

You canread more about the latest Rodgers' rumors here.

Colts add a kicker

The Colts already have Matt Gay, but they decided to add some competition by signing Spencer Shrader. The 25-year-old actually served as the Colts kicker for one game last year while Gay was injured. Overall, Shrader played for three difference teams in 2024 (Colts, Chiefs and Jets) and didn't miss a kick over four games. He went a perfect 5 for 5 on field goals while going 9 of 9 on extra points.

Cowboys might already be out of the Cooper Kupp sweepstakes

The former Rams receiver had been connected to the Cowboys over the past few days (as Shanna mentioned), but it doesn't look like he'll be signing in Dallas. ESPN has reported that the Cowboys aren't considered a "likely" landing spot for Kupp, although they had shown some serious interest.

The former Super Bowl MVP could be making a decision on his next team as soon as today, so we'll definitely be keeping an eye on him.

Cowboys agree to deal with running back

The Cowboys are adding a running back to their offense. Overnight, they worked out a deal with former Eagles and Panthers running back Miles Sanders, perESPN. The exact details of the deal are not yet known.

Sanders was released by the Panthers earlier this week. He finished last season with career lows in rushes (55) and yards (205).

The Cowboys also added running back Javonte Williams in free agency.

Lions add backup QB competition

Kyle Allen is headed to Detroit, per NFL Media. Last seen with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the former Carolina Panthers prospect will compete with Hendon Hooker behind Jared Goff.

Chargers sign veteran backup QB

Shortly after Gardner Minshew signed on to be Patrick Mahomes' backup in K.C., Taylor Heinicke is going to Los Angeles to back up Justin Herbert. The 32-year-old Heinicke has 30 career starts under his belt and was Washington's starting QB for most of the 2021 season.

Commanders add more depth

Washington has had a busy day that now includes the signing of former Bears pass rusher Jacob Martin, who had three sacks in 2024. Good depth pickup.

Giants meet with Flacco

New York reportedly met with veteran QB Joe Flacco on Thursday, one day before they are scheduled to meet with Russell Wilson. Flacco, 40, threw 12 TD's and 7 picks for the Colts last season. His 65.3% completion percentage last year was his highest mark since 2019.

Bears land veteran wideout

Olamide Zaccheaus parlayed his career 2024 season with the Commanders into new deal with the Bears. He'll catch passes from Caleb Williams after doing so with No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels last year.