NFL Free Agency 2025: Barkley, Bosa, and Geno Smith Headline Massive Roster Overhauls Across League

### 2025 NFL Free Agency Recap

NFL free agency has been bustling with significant moves, reshaping team rosters and strategies for the upcoming season.

#### Key Signings and Trades

- **Buccaneers**: Re-signed linebacker Lavonte David to a one-year, $10 million deal, ensuring continuity in their defense[1].
- **Eagles**: Gave running back Saquon Barkley a record-setting two-year extension worth $41.2 million, with $36 million fully guaranteed. This makes Barkley the first running back to earn at least $20 million per year[1].
- **Chargers**: Signed running back Najee Harris to a one-year deal worth up to $9.25 million. Harris has had four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and is expected to thrive under offensive coordinator Greg Roman[2].
- **Bills**: Signed edge rusher Joey Bosa to a one-year, $12.6 million contract, aiming to bolster their pass rush to compete against top teams like the Chiefs[2].
- **Ravens**: Re-signed offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley to a three-year, $60 million extension, a crucial move to maintain their competitive window with QB Lamar Jackson[2].
- **Patriots**: Signed defensive tackle Milton Williams to a deal worth $26 million per year, a significant investment in a young player with strong interior pass rush abilities[2].
- **Raiders**: Traded for quarterback Geno Smith from the Seahawks in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick. Smith reunites with coach Pete Carroll and will operate in Chip Kelly’s fast-paced offense[1][2][3].
- **Rams**: Retained quarterback Matthew Stafford with a reworked contract and signed wide receiver Davante Adams after releasing him from the Jets. This adds a potent receiving option for Stafford[1][2].

#### Notable Releases and Cap Savings

- **Commanders**: Released defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, saving $16.4 million in cap space. However, Allen was quickly signed by the Vikings to bolster their defensive line[1].
- **Seahawks**: Released safety Rayshawn Jenkins and outside linebacker Dre'Mont Jones, saving $5.28 million and $11.57 million respectively[1].
- **Eagles**: Released cornerbacks James Bradberry and Darius Slay, saving $2.1 million and $4.3 million respectively[1].
- **Jets**: Released wide receiver Davante Adams, saving $29.89 million in cap space[1].

#### Franchise Tags

- **Chiefs**: Franchise-tagged guard Trey Smith with a one-year deal worth $23.4 million[1].

#### Fantasy and Team Impacts

- **Bengals**: Extended contracts for Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Mike Gesicki, solidifying Joe Burrow’s receiving corps and making him a top-five fantasy QB[3].
- **Vikings**: Signed defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a three-year, $60 million deal, significantly improving their defensive capabilities[2].
- **Colts**: Acquired quarterback Daniel Jones, who could see an upgrade in fantasy value in Shane Steichen’s offense[3].
- **Broncos**: Signed tight end Evan Engram, who is expected to be a key target in Sean Payton’s offense, making him a low-end TE1 in fantasy[3].

#### Other Moves

- **49ers**: Traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Commanders in exchange for a fifth-round pick[1].
- **Giants**: Are reportedly interested in signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers[1].
- **Panthers**: Re-signed quarterback Andy Dalton to a two-year, $8 million deal[1].

These moves reflect teams' efforts to strengthen their rosters, address key positions, and set themselves up for success in the 2025 NFL season.

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