2023 NFL Transactions – Grading All 32 Offseasons

The new league year has officially kicked off, and teams have already been actively trying to improve their team through free agency. At the GoldSheet, we are breaking down each team’s notable free-agency transactions and giving analysis and grades for every team.

This article will continue to be updated as free agency continues and there are more NFL transactions. Stay up to date with every transaction here. This is the second edition of our free agency grading.

2023 NFL Transactions Grades as of March 22nd

Arizona Cardinals: D

March 16th grade: D
Re-signed T Kelvin Beachum to a two-year contract
Signed LB Kyzir White to a two-year, $11 million contract
Re-signed G Will Hernandez to a two-year, $9 million contract
Signed WR Zach Pascal to a two-year contract
Re-signed DB Antonio Hamilton to a one-year contract
Signed DE L.J. Collier to a one-year contract

After another week of free agency, Arizona’s grade stays exactly the same. A lot of the Caridnals issues last year were blamed on a poor roster, then an injury to Kyler Murray shielded the blame. So, in year one as head coach, what is Jonathan Gannon looking to accomplish? The Cardinals have the No. 3 overall pick and will more likely than not trade it to the top bidder. Will that be enough actually to improve this team heading into 2023-2024? Based on these moves so far, no, it certainly will not, and since he has job security, it seems like Jonathan Gannon is alright with a poor 2023 season.

Atlanta Falcons: B-

March 16th grade: B
Signed G Chris Lindstrom to a five-year, $105 million contract extension
Signed DL David Onyemata to a three-year, $35 million contract
Signed P Bradley Pinion to a three-year, $8.65 million contract extension.
Acquired TE Jonnu Smith from the New England Patriots for a 2023 seventh-round draft pick
Signed S Jessie Bates III to a four-year, $64.02 million contract
Signed QB Taylor Heinicke to a two-year, $20 million contract
Signed LB Kaden Elliss to a three-year, $21.5 million contract
Re-signed T Kaleb McGary to a three-year, $34.5 million contract
Signed DB Mike Hughes to a two-year contract
Signed WR Mack Hollins to a one-year, $2.5 million contract

After being bullish on what Atlanta has done, I am taking a step back on my grade for this team. I still like the moves they made to keep Lindstrom, sign Onyemata, and get Jessie Bates III in the building, but I think they overplayed him. Taylor Heinicke is a great story and will be a solid backup, but I don’t think he fits this offense. Atlanta still has deficiencies on defense, and I do not understand why they are not going after Lamar Jackson. Atlanta is certainly better, and they had a ton of cap they had to spend, but I don’t love their free agency as much as I initially thought.

Baltimore Ravens: F

March 16th grade: Incomplete
Traded S Chuck Clark for a 7th-round pick
Re-signed RB Justice Hill to a two-year, $4.5 million contract
Re-signed LB Del’Shawn Phillips to a one-year contract

If Lamar returns to Baltimore, all is well for the Ravens. Without having an idea of what they need to pay Lamar this season, Baltimore was forced to sit on the sidelines during free agency, and they are not improving whatsoever. Lamar can take his time to find a home, so Baltimore is really in a tight spot. If they get Lamar back, this grade will, of course, shoot up, but if they lose him, this offseason is terrible for the Ravens.

Buffalo Bills: C-

March 16th grade: C-
Signed G Connor McGovern to a three-year, $23 million contract
Re-signed P Sam Martin to a three-year, $7.5 million contract
Signed LB Matt Milano to a two-year contract extension
Re-signed DB Jordan Poyer to a two-year contract
Signed WR Trent Sherfield to a one-year contract
Signed RB Damien Harris to a one-year contract
Re-signed DB Dane Jackson to a one-year contract
Signed WR Deonte Harty to a two-year, $9.5 million contract

Buffalo is at a crossroads. Their roster is Super Bowl caliber, but it is not truly elite like other contenders. I am shocked to see the Bills not try harder to close the gap between them and the Chiefs and Bengals this offseason. Buffalo still needs wideouts, and they certainly can use an offensive lineman, and a pass rusher would benefit the Bills tremendously. Instead, they do next to nothing. A C- may be generous.

Carolina Panthers: C-

March 16th grade: C-
Acquired the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft for DJ Moore, the No. 9 pick, No. 61 pick, a 2024 first-rounder, and a 2025 second-rounder.
Signed DB Vonn Bell
Signed DT Shy Tuttle to a three-year, $19.5 million contract
Signed QB Andy Dalton to a two-year, $10 million contract
Signed TE Hayden Hurst to a three-year, $21.75 million contract
Re-signed C Bradley Bozeman to a three-year, $18 million contract
Signed WR Adam Thielen to a three-year, $25 million contract

I have not changed my stance or analysis on Carolina. The Panthers went all out in order to have the luxury of owning the No. 1 overall pick, and they ended up overpaying. The Panthers claim they are willing to trade back from the pick they acquired, which at this point, may actually make more sense than drafting a QB. The Dalton signing was good, and Vonn Bell will make this ascending defense even better. But, as it stands, this team’s offense is bad, and they are not a threat to win anything important, even coming out of the weak NFC South.

Chicago Bears: C+

March 16th grade: B-
Acquired DJ Moore, the No. 9 pick and No. 61 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, a 2024 first-rounder, and a 2025 second-rounder for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft.
Signed LB T.J. Edwards to a three-year contract.
Signed G Nate Davis to a three-year, $30 million contract
Signed LB Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year, $72 million contract
Signed DE DeMarcus Walker to a three-year, $21 million contract
Signed RB D’Onta Foreman to a one-year, $3 million contract
Signed TE Robert Tonyan to a one-year contract
Signed QB Phillip Walker to a two-year, $5 million contract
Signed RB Travis Homer to a two-year, $4.5 million contract

I downgraded the Bear’s off-season grade. Chicago’s decision to trade back from No. 1 was probably easier than some people think, and they got a great haul in return. However, Chicago went and signed two linebackers for big bucks, and history tells us there are better ways to spend cash. Chicago should already be improved heading into next season, but I am not in love with their signings. It is odd seeing the Bears have shorter odds to win the NFC North than the Packers, but at this point, they are overhyped, and so is their off-season.

Cincinnati Bengals: C+

March 16th grade: C+
Signed LB Germaine Pratt to a three-year, $21 million contract
Re-signed DB Michael Thomas to a one-year contract
Signed OT Orland Brown to a four-year, $64 million contract
Signed DB Nick Scott to a three-year, $12 million contract

No change for the Bengals’ grade either. The Bengals have the luxury of having Joe Burrow for cheap on their books again this season, but that will change shortly when the Bengals give him a mega deal. Cincinnati has had issues with their offensive line since Burrow was drafted, and I respect how they have spent the past two seasons reworking their offensive line. Cincinnati lost two key starters on defense which is concerning. The Orlando Brown signing is huge on paper, but I am not sold that he is a stalwart left tackle.

Cleveland Browns: B

March 16th grade: C+
Signed DT Dalvin Tomlinson to a four-year, $57 million contract
Re-signed C Ethan Pocic to a three-year, $18 million contract
Signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to a three-year $22 million contract
Re-signed LB Sione Takitak to a one-year, $2.6 million contract
Signed DB Mike Ford to a one-year, $2.25 million contract
Signed QB Joshua Dobbs to a one-year contract
Signed TE Jordan Akins to a two-year, $5.2 million contract
Signed DT Maurice Hurst to a one-year contract
Signed DB Juan Thornhill to a three-year, $21 million contract

Cleveland locking in Dalvin Tomlinson and Juan Thornhill are two of my favorite moves any team has made in free agency. The Browns needed a run stuffer, and they got good value with Tomlinson. Thornhill was instrumental to the success of the Chiefs, and the Browns did a great job capitalizing on a weak safety market by signing him for cheap. I’m curious what Cleveland will do to improve at WR, but I like the way the Browns have approached the last two weeks.

Dallas Cowboys: C+

March 16th grade: C
Acquired DB Stephon Gilmore from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick
Re-signed LB Leighton Vander Esch to a two-year, $11 million contract
Re-signed DB Donovan Wilson to a three-year, $24 million contract
Acquired WR Brandin Cooks from the Houston Texans for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick and a 2024 sixth-round draft pick
Re-signed QB Cooper Rush to a two-year, $5 million contract
Signed RB Ronald Jones to a one-year contract

The Cowboys add a “+” next to last week’s “C” with the Cooks trade and the Rush re-signing. Brandin Cooks is a very unique player. He can fly and has great hands, but he is not great with the ball in his hands after the catch. The Cowboys desperately needed a burner, and even at his age, Cooks is just that. Bringing back Rush is huge since we know he can play well enough if need be. I still am not fawning over the Gilmore signing.

Denver Broncos: C+

March 16th grade: B-
Signed G Ben Powers to a four-year, $52 million contract
Signed DL Zach Allen to a three-year, $45.75 million contract
Signed T Mike McGlinchey to a five-year, $87.5 million contract
Re-signed LB Alex Singleton to a three-year, $18 million contract
Signed RB Samaje Perine to a two-year, $7.5 million contract
Signed DB Tremon Smith to a two-year, $5.5 million contract
Signed TE Chris Manhertz to a two-year, $6 million contract

I slightly downgraded the Broncos’ because I think they are shelling out money a little recklessly. I love the Powers and Perine signings, but the McGlinchey and Allen signings are questionable at their numbers. Kudos to Sean Payton for trying to improve right away, but I am not sure those two moves will work out. If they do perform at the level of their contracts and Denver is fighting for a playoff spot late in the season, I’ll gladly admit I was wrong.

Detroit Lions: B-

March 16th grade: B-
Re-signed RB Craig Reynolds to a one-year contract
Signed DB Cameron Sutton to a three-year, $33 million contract
Re-signed LB Alex Anzalone to a three-year, $18.75 million contract
Signed RB David Montgomery to a three-year, $18 million contract
Signed DB Emmanuel Moseley to a one-year, $6 million contract
Signed G Graham Glasgow to a one-year, $4.5 million contract
Signed DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year, $8 million contract
Signed DB C.J. Moore to a two-year, $4.5 million contract

I probably had the Lions’ grade too high in the first place, which is why I did not move up the grade. Don’t get me wrong, “B-” is very solid, and I like what Detroit has done a lot. They added three new pieces to a secondary that needs it. However, the Lions’ major movements will happen on draft night. They own two first-round picks, and if they hit on those or trade back and add more draft capital or solid veterans, the Lions’ could be legit, and they can justify being the favorite to win the NFC North.

Green Bay Packers: F

March 16th grade: Incomplete
Re-signed DB Keisean Nixon to a one-year, $6 million contract
Re-signed TE Tyler Davis to a one-year contract

Rodgers is out, the Packers have no leverage, and they have not done anything to get better. Sometimes restarting is the right thing to do, even if that means having a lackluster season. Green Bay may be in that phase, and that’s fine, but they are no longer a threat in the NFC for the time being.

Houston Texans: C+

March 16th grade: C+
Signed DE Chase Winovich
Signed DT Hassan Ridgeway to a one-year, $4 million contract
Signed WR Robert Woods to a two-year, $15.25 million contract
Acquired G Shaq Mason and a 2023 seventh-round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick
Signed DT Sheldon Rankins to a one-year, $10.5 million contract
Signed DB Jimmie Ward two-year, $13 million contract
Signed TE Dalton Schultz to a one-year, $9 million contract
Signed RB Devin Singletary to a one-year, $3.75 million contract
Signed T Laremy Tunsil to a three-year, $75 million contract extension
Signed TE Andrew Beck to a two-year, $6.25 million contract
Signed RB Mike Boone to a two-year, $3.1 million contract
Signed WR Noah Brown to a one-year, $2.6 million contract
Signed QB Case Keenum to a two-year, $6.25 million contract
Signed LB Cory Littleton to a one-year, $2.7 million contract

Despite adding more NFL talent, I did not upgrade the Texan’s grade at all. Why? Because what the hell are they doing?! Again, I respect their attempt at getting actual NFL players on the field this season, but some of these deals make little to no sense. Why are you allocating money to Case Keenum when you have Davis Mills as a cheap backup? What is one year of Dalton Schultz giving you? Why Devin Singletary and Mike Boone? I don’t get it, but again, at least these are good players.

Indianapolis Colts: D+

March 16th grade: D
Signed LB Samson Ebukam to a three-year, $27 million contract
Re-signed WR Ashton Dulin to a two-year, $7.2 million contract
Signed DT Taven Bryan to a two-year, $4.5 million contract
Signed WR Isaiah McKenzie
Signed K Matt Gay to a four-year, $22.5 million contract
Signed QB Gardner Minshew to a one-year, $3.5 million contract

Isn’t it hilarious that the Colts have tried so hard and put so many resources in trying to find a QB over the past half-decade, but the guy they sign for $3.5 million off the street is probably their best bet? The No. 4 pick is the key to the Colts’ success, and while they have a good roster, they may suck again in 2023.

Jacksonville Jaguars: C-

March 16th grade: C-
Signed DB Tre Herndon to a one-year, $2.58 million contract
Signed DB Andrew Wingard to a three-year, $9.6 million contract

As you can see, the Jaguars have done next to nothing. They were the biggest spenders in free agency last year, so they will be focusing on shopping the bargain rack and the draft. The biggest move for the Jags and the reason why they get a “C’ is Calvin Ridley having his suspension lifted. Jacksonville needs more help at corner, and they signed two players, but they can focus on that in the draft. Despite minimal moves, if the Jags add another good vet or two for cheap, this offseason is still successful.

Kansas City Chiefs: B

March 16th grade: B
Signed T Jawaan Taylor to a four-year, $80 million contract
Signed DE Charles Omenihu to a two-year, $16 million contract
Signed LB Drue Tranquill to a one-year, $5 million contract
Signed DB Mike Edwards to a one-year, $3 million contract

The Chiefs are not doing anything crazy, but still, there is an example of how Brett Veach is ahead of the curve. Most teams would have paid Orlando Brown despite the fact that he has been relatively mid the past couple of seasons. So, how do the Chiefs proceed? They let him walk, and they sign an arguably better, younger player for around 1.5 times less than they would have paid Brown. KC needs help on defense, and a few of their WR options may sign elsewhere, but all seems to be good for the champs so far.

Las Vegas Raiders: C-

March 16th grade: D+
Signed QB Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract
Signed WR Jakobi Meyers to a three-year $33 million contract
Signed LB Robert Spillane to a two-year, $9 million contract
Traded Darren Waller for a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft
Signed DB Marcus Epps to a two-year, $12 million contract
Signed TE O.J. Howard
Signed DB Jaquan Johnson to a one-year contract
Signed WR Cam Sims
Re-signed DT Jerry Tillery to a two-year, $6.8 million contract
Signed DB Marcus Epps to a two-year, $12 million contract
Signed DB Brandon Facyson to a two-year, $6.5 million contract
Signed WR Keelan Cole to a one-year contract

I was too harsh on the Raiders last week, and I am upgrading them slightly this week. I think trading Waller was 100% the right move, Garoppolo is 100% an upgrade over Carr, and I like the additions of Epps, Meyers, and Howard. With that being said, the Raiders need to do more to work on this atrocious defense.

Los Angeles Chargers: D-

March 16th grade: D
Re-signed T Trey Pipkins III to a three-year, $21.75 million contract
Signed LB Eric Kendricks to a two-year, $12.25 million contract

The Chargers are going to look back on these past few seasons and think to themselves, “how did we mess this up so badly?”. Los Angeles was in a position all 32 teams dream of: they have an undisputed franchise QB on a rookie deal. How have they maximized that window so far? Trick question; they haven’t.

Los Angeles Rams: C

March 16th grade: C
Re-signed G Coleman Shelton to a two-year, $4.75 million contract

How can a team that has done nothing but trade, cut, and waive players so far get a C? That is a valid question. Did the Rams get better for this upcoming season? No. Did they get worse? Yes. How is this good? The Rams were in salary cap hell, and they have no draft picks to give this team a boost. How do you get better? By cleaning salary and starting over. The Rams are actually approaching this correctly, and while it will not pay off with wins next season, it will down the line. Matt Stafford probably will be traded, and the Rams may have the worst record in the NFL next season.

Miami Dolphins: B-

March 16th grade: B-
Signed QB Mike White to a two-year contract
Signed LB David Long to a two-year, $11 million contract
Acquired CB Jalen Ramsey from the Los Angeles Rams for the No. 77 pick in the 2023 NFL draft and TE Hunter Long
Re-signed RB Jeff Wilson Jr. to a two-year, $8.2 million contract
Signed DB Nik Needham to a one-year, $1.8 million contract
Re-signed LB Duke Riley to a two-year, $5 million contract
Signed WR Braxton Berrios to a one-year contract

Trading for Jalen Ramsey was a great move for Miami. The Dolphins’ understanding of how crucial having two stud corners is deserved credit, and trading a 3rd round pick for Ramsey seems like a no-brainer. I am also a big fan of the Mike White signing and the David Long signing. Miami still can’t be counted out of the Lamar race, but with seemingly limited resources this off-season, Miami has done decently.

Minnesota Vikings: B-

March 16th grade: B-
Signed TE Josh Oliver to a three-year, $21 million contract
Signed DE Marcus Davenport to a one-year, $13 million contract
Re-signed C Garrett Bradbury to a three-year, $15.75 million contract
Signed DB Byron Murphy Jr. to a two-year, $22 million contract
Signed DE Dean Lowry to a two-year, $8.5 million contract
Re-signed RB Alexander Mattison to a two-year, $7 million contract
Re-signed QB Nick Mullens to a two-year, $4 million contract
Re-signed K Greg Joseph to a one-year, $2 million contract

No change in my stance here. The Vikings did a little house cleaning, and they got rid of a bunch of vets on their roster who contributed last season. With that being said, I like how the Vikings opted to go about signing players this off-season. I would not go as far as to say the Vikings got much better over the past couple of days, but they clearly have a vision, and I think they are approaching things the right way.

New York Giants: B-

March 16th grade: C+
Re-signed QB Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160 million contract
Re-signed P Jamie Gillan to a two-year, $4 million contract
Signed LB Bobby Okereke to a four-year, $40 million contract
Acquired TE Darren Waller from the Las Vegas Raiders for the 100th overall draft pick in the 2023 draft
Signed WR Darius Slayton to a two-year, $12 million contract
Signed WR Parris Campbell to a one-year, $4.7 million contract
Signed RB Matt Breida to a one-year, $2.3 million contract
Assigned Franchise Tag to RB Saquon Barkley
Signed DB Bobby McCain to a one-year contract

A slight upgrade for the Giants here after they retained Darius Slayton, added Parris Campbell and signed Bobby McCain. I still don’t like the Waller deal, and I think the Jones deal is too rich for obvious reasons, but this coaching staff proved they can win games with a poor roster last year. Now, that roster is better, and the Giants deserve slight praise for that.

New York Jets: A-

March 16th grade: A-
Re-signed K Greg Zuerlein to a one-year, $3.5 million contract
Acquired DB Chuck Clark from the Baltimore Ravens for 2024 seventh-round draft pick
Re-signed LB Quincy Williams to a three-year, $18 million contract
Signed WR Allen Lazard to a four-year, $44 million contract
Aaron Rodgers said he wants to come to New York
Signed G Wes Schweitzer to a two-year, $5 million contract
Re-signed DT Solomon Thomas to a one-year, $2.35 million contract

While we do not know what the Jets will officially give up for Rodgers, we do know he wants to be a Jet. New York and Rodgers have all the leverage, so I do not expect them to overpay. Rodgers, of course, immediately makes this team better. If New York gets away with trading a few second or third-round picks for Rodgers, this is an A+. If they trade more than a first and they win nothing in one or two years, this is an F. If they trade five first-round picks but win the Super Bowl in 2023, this is an A+. Do you see where I’m going with this?

New England Patriots: C

March 16th grade: D
Re-signed DB Jonathan Jones to a two-year contract
Re-signed LB Raekwon McMillan to a one-year, $1.6 million contract
Re-signed DB Jabrill Peppers to a two-year contract
Signed WR JuJu Smith-Schuster to a three-year, $25.5 million contract
Signed TE Mike Gesicki to a one-year, $4.5 million contract
Signed T Riley Reiff to a one-year, $5 million contract
Signed LB Mack Wilson Sr. to a one-year, $1.6 million contract
Signed RB James Robinson to a two-year, $8 million contract

I was very critical of the Patriots’ moves last week, but I like their moves this week, and I think I was slightly too harsh with my criticisms. I still think letting Meyers walk to sign JuJu is a questionable move, but the Reiff, Robinson, and Gesicki signings are all plus moves. The Patriots need to help their aging defense now, but their offseason has not been as bad so far as I previously thought.

New Orleans Saints: C+

March 16th grade: B-
Signed QB Derek Carr to a four-year, $150 million contract
Re-signed QB Jameis Winston to a one-year contract
Re-signed WR Michael Thomas to a one-year, $10 million contract
Signed RB Jamaal Williams to a three-year, $12 million contract
Signed DT Khalen Saunders to a three-year, $14.5 million contract
Signed DT Nathan Shepherd to a three-year, $15 million contract
Signed DB Johnathan Abram to a one-year contract

Derek Carr has played 9 seasons in the NFL, yet people still want to believe that he still has another gear he can hit, and he should be viewed as at least a top-10 QB. Newsflash, he is not. Carr is certainly talented, and the Saints have decent weapons and a good offensive line, but are they really a true contender? They lost key pieces across their defense, they need a pass rush, and they did not add any more skilled players on offense. Did they really get significantly better? I say no, but they have time to make moves, so we shall see. The best move they made, by a landslide, was adding Jaamal Williams.

Philadelphia Eagles: B

March 16th grade: B
Re-signed DE Brandon Graham to a one-year. $6 million contract
Re-signed C Jason Kelce to a one-year, $14.25 million contract
Re-signed DB James Bradberry to a three-year, $38 million contract
Signed RB Rashaad Penny
Re-signed RB Boston Scott to a one-year, $2 million contract
Signed LB Nicholas Morrow to a one-year contract

The Eagles’ ability to maintain a bunch of players from last year’s NFC Championship team is truly amazing. Philadelphia was expected to lose a bunch of starters, but they were able to maintain a bunch of players. Don’t forget that this Eagles’ team has two first-round picks. I expect Philly to take it easy in free agency now. The scary thing is this amazing team is not done getting better.

Pittsburgh Steelers: B

March 16th grade: B
Signed CB Patrick Peterson to a two-year $15.3 million contract
Re-signed DT Larry Ogunjobi to a three-year, $28.75 million contract
Re-signed DB Damontae Kazee to a two-year contract
Signed LB Cole Holcomb to a three-year contract
Signed G Isaac Seumalo to a three-year, $24 million contract
Signed LB Elandon Roberts to a two-year, $7 million contract

Another week, another couple of solid, under-the-radar signings for the Steelers. Pittsburgh should be better immediately next year, and I love the way they made their signings count this offseason.

San Francisco 49ers: B-

March 16th grade: B-
Signed DL Javon Hargrave to a four-year, $80 million contract
Signed QB Sam Darnold to a one-year contract
Re-signed DB Tashaun Gipson Sr. to a one-year, $2.9 million contract
Signed DL Kevin Givens to a one-year contract extension
Signed G Jon Feliciano to a one-year contract
Signed DE Clelin Ferrell to a one-year, $2.5 million contract

The 49ers’ signing Javon Hargrave was a big move. This team understands how important getting pressure is, so they went out and signed arguably the best DT on the market. The 49ers’ defense will continue to be elite, but their offense needs to improve now with uncertainty at QB and now across the offensive line. So far, so good for San Francisco, but to truly improve next season, I’m curious how this team chooses to address some of their roster issues.

Seattle Seahawks: B-

March 16th grade: B-
Re-signed QB Geno Smith to a three-year, $75 million contract
Signed DE Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year, $51 million contract
Signed DT Jarran Reed to a two-year, $10.8 million contract
Signed LB Devin Bush to a one-year contract
Signed DB Julian Love to a two-year, $12 million contract

As we know, last season, everyone wrote off Geno Smith and the Seahawks, and Geno did not write back. He was rewarded with a contract extension after taking this team to the playoffs. How real are the Seahawks going to be next season? How Geno plays will be a big factor, but Seattle deserves a ton of credit for trying to improve facets of their game they were bad at, like their run defense. I love what Seattle has done so far.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: D

March 16th grade: D
Re-signing CB Jamel Dean to a four-year, $52 million contract
Signed LB Lavonte David to a one-year, $7 million contract
Signed LB Anthony Nelson to a two-year, $11 million contract
Signed QB Baker Mayfield to a one-year, $8.5 million contract
Signed RB Chase Edmonds to a one-year, $1.23 million contract

What do you do when the one shining light your organization has had since 2007 retires after a Super Bowl win? You reset. The Buccaneers have talented players still on the roster, and the NFC South is wide open, but this team clearly has a rebuild on the brain. With no clear-cut QB1 and currently no clear-cut way to acquire one, the Buccaneers currently seem like a team with talent that will falter next season. They already started a mini fire sale, and more of their big-name players may be on the move as well. Side note – no matter what the media tells you – Baker Mayfield will not make this team better.

Tennesee Titans: C-

March 16th grade: C-
Signed T Andre Dillard to a three-year, $29 million contract
Signed DE Arden Key to a three-year, $24 million contract
Signed DB Sean Murphy-Bunting to a one-year, $5 million contract
Signed LB Azeez Al-Shaair to a one-year, $5 million contract
Signed T Andre Dillard to a three-year, $29 million contract
Signed LB Luke Gifford to a two-year, $4 million contract

I kept the Titans at C- since that was probably high in the first place. The Titans, despite their success on the field, has been an under-the-radar mess the past few seasons. Ex-GM Jon Robinson was not very good at his job, and the new GM will need to try to rebuild this roster so Mike Vrabel can actually have a fighting chance. Tennessee may have the least talent they have had in a while going into next season. While this team has been an AFC South contender since Vrabel took over, they are +350 to win the division now for a reason.

Washington Commanders: C+

March 16th grade: C+
Signed DT Daron Payne to a four-year, $90 million contract extension.
Signed G Andrew Wylie to a three-year, $24 million contract
Acquired DB Cameron Dantzler off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings
Signed LB Cody Barton to a one-year contract
Signed DE Efe Obada to a one-year, $3 million contract
Signed QB Jacoby Brissett to a one-year, $10 million contract
Signed C Tyler Larsen to a one-year, $1.31 million contract
Signed DB Jeremy Reaves to a one-year contract
Re-signed DB Danny Johnson to a two-year, $7 million contract

The Commanders started off the free-agent period by re-signing players who had already been with the franchise. Washington made its first big signings with offensive linemen Nick Gates and Andrew Wylie. Based on Washington’s cap situation, I do not expect this team to shell out big money for anyone else. Unfortunately, nothing they have done so far has improved their chances of winning the Super Bowl in 2024. The Brissett signing is great, but Washington still seems destined for a .500 finish.