US EditionCommanders, Bears, Patriots among early free agency winners
- The NFL's new year officially kicked off on Wednesday, with teams already spending heavily in free agency in the two days prior.
- The Washington Commanders made significant moves, including acquiring star wide receiver Deebo Samuel and five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil in trades, to surround Jayden Daniels with talent.
- To further bolster their roster, the Commanders added defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, cornerback Jonathan Jones, defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, and re-signed linebacker Bobby Wagner, tight ends Zach Ertz and John Bates, and backup quarterback Marcus Mariota.
- The Chicago Bears overhauled their offensive line by acquiring Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson in trades and signing center Drew Dalman, while also bolstering their defensive line by bringing in Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo.
- The Patriots, under new coach Mike Vrabel, aimed to improve their defense, which finished in the bottom third last season, by giving Milton Williams a significant deal and adding Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, Carlton Davis, and Morgan Moses for more protection.
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Column: ‘Unlimited money’? No, but Chicago Bears have division rivals’ attention with offseason roster rebuild.
The Chicago Bears aren’t the only NFC North team that invested in the line of scrimmage during a whirlwind start to the NFL’s new year. They’re just the team that has done the most work in the trenches after a 5-12 season, the sixth time in the last 11 years they finished last in the division. The Bears have been so busy, they caught the attention of Amon-Ra St. Brown, the All-Pro Detroit Lions wide receiver who came off as something between env…
Report: Bears signing former Commanders wide receiver in free agency
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago Bears are signing free agent wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus, according to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Zaccheaus spent last year with the Washington Commanders and previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles (2023) and the Atlanta Falcons (2019-22). In 2024 with the Commanders, he recorded a career-high 45 receptions for 506 yards and three TD catches. The former Virginia Cavalier, who stands at 5-foot-8-inches…
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Commanders, Bears, Patriots among early free agency winners
The NFL's new year officially kicked off Wednesday, two days after teams began spending big money in free agency.
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