NFL Free Agency Shakeup: Top Quarterbacks on Move, Draft Prospects Emerge as Teams Rebuild Rosters for 2025 Season

### 2025 NFL Free Agency and Draft Insights

As the 2025 NFL free agency period unfolds, several significant moves have reshaped the landscape of the league.

#### Free Agency Highlights

- **Quarterback Market**: Aaron Rodgers, released from the Jets, is considering offers from the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and potentially the Minnesota Vikings. Russell Wilson, after visiting the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, remains unsigned. Kirk Cousins is also on the market, with the Atlanta Falcons keen on retaining him despite his desire to start[4].
- **Notable Signings**:
- The Baltimore Ravens signed DeAndre Hopkins on a 1-year deal and brought back Pro Bowl fullback Patrick Ricard[1].
- The Buffalo Bills agreed to a 1-year, $12.6 million deal with defensive end Jordan Bosa[1].
- The San Francisco 49ers released defensive end Charles Omenihu and fullback Kyle Juszczyk, marking a significant purge for the team[1].
- The Atlanta Falcons signed former 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu after his release[1].
- The Pittsburgh Steelers added running back Kenneth Gainwell following the departure of Najee Harris[1].
- The New York Giants strengthened their defense by signing former Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo and linebacker Jevon Holland[1].
- **Team Movements**:
- The Los Angeles Rams retained quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as a backup to Matthew Stafford and signed defensive end Leonard Floyd after his release from the 49ers[1].
- The Chicago Bears bolstered their defensive line with the additions of Yannick Ngakoue and Justin Jones[1].
- The Minnesota Vikings re-signed cornerback Byron Murphy on a $66 million deal and added defensive lineman Jared Allen and lineman Tom Fries[1].

#### Draft Insights

With free agency settling, the focus shifts to the 2025 NFL Draft:

- **Tennessee Titans**: Projected to select quarterback Cam Ward from Washington State and wide receiver Luther Burden III from Missouri, aiming to boost their offense[3].
- **Cleveland Browns**: Expected to pick edge rusher Abdul Carter from Penn State, quarterback Jaxon Dart from Mississippi, running back Kaleb Johnson from Iowa, and offensive tackle Jalen Rivers from Miami[3].
- **Chicago Bears**: Likely to select running back Ashton Jeanty from Boise State, offensive tackle Josh Simmons from Ohio State, edge rusher Bradyn Swinson from LSU, and safety Kevin Winston Jr. from Penn State[3].
- **San Francisco 49ers**: Predicted to choose linebacker Jalon Walker from Georgia, cornerback Maxwell Hairston from Kentucky, offensive lineman Cameron Williams from Texas, and running back DJ Giddens from Kansas State[3].
- **Baltimore Ravens**: May select edge rusher Nic Scourton from Texas A&M, offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea from Arizona, and defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell from Oregon[3].

#### Other Notable Moves

- **Trades and Cuts**: The Houston Texans acquired safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Carolina Panthers cut running back Miles Sanders to clear $5 million in cap space[1].
- **Contract Adjustments**: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cedrick Wilson reworked his contract to reduce his 2025 base salary to the minimum of $1.17 million[5].

These moves reflect the dynamic nature of the NFL offseason, with teams actively reshaping their rosters through free agency and preparing for the upcoming draft.