NFL Free Agency Tracker: Justin Fields Joins the Jets, Jerome Baker Joins the Browns and Joey Bosa Joins the Bills

Bears Sign Shaun Wade

Former Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade is getting the opportunity to continue his NFL career with the Chicago Bears, who signed him to a one-year deal.

Wade's World

We have signed Shaun Wade to a one-year contract

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) April 3, 2025

Wade joins the Bears after spending last year with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 2021 fifth-round pick, who spent his first three NFL seasons with the New England Patriots, did not appear in any games for the Chargers, spending most of the year on their practice squad.

Baker Returns to Cleveland

Jerome Baker is returning to his hometown. The Cleveland native and former Ohio State linebacker has agreed to a free-agent deal with the Browns, according to cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot.

#Browns have agreed to terms with linebacker Jerome Baker, a Cleveland native and former #Buckeye, source says.

— Mary Kay Cabot (@MaryKayCabot) March 22, 2025

Baker joins his hometown team after spending last year with two different teams. He initially signed with the Seattle Seahawks last offseason but was traded to the Tennessee Titans in October. He previously spent six years with the Miami Dolphins.

Jordan Fuller Joins the Falcons

Jordan Fuller is joining a new team for the second year in a row, signing with the Atlanta Falcons after one year with the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Veteran safety Jordan Fuller is signing with the #Falcons, per source.

Still only 27, Fuller has 55 career starts over five seasons with the #Rams and #Panthers. Now he reunites with his old L.A. DC Raheem Morris in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/6xxLC4GY7B

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 19, 2025

Terms of Fuller’s contract with the Falcons were not immediately available. The former Ohio State safety spent his first four NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Five years into his NFL career, Fuller has started 55 games and recorded 333 total tackles with 18 passes defended, seven interceptions and five forced fumbles.

Jeff Okudah Agrees to One-Year Deal with the Vikings

Former Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah has agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. The financial terms of his new deal with the Vikings were not announced.

Vikings and CB Jeff Okudah reached agreement today on a one-year contract, per @UniSportsMgmt CEO Kevin Conner. The 26-year-old Okudah had multiple options, but chose to return to the NFC North, this time with the Vikings to play for DC Brian Flores. pic.twitter.com/Kpio0LeWa7

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2025

A first-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Okudah will enter his sixth season in the NFL in 2025. His professional career, which has featured stints with the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans, has been marred with injuries, as Okudah has appeared in only 44 games in five years. Okudah made six appearances for the Texans in 2024, recording nine tackles and one pass breakup.

Commanders Re-Sign Jalyn Holmes

Former Ohio State defensive end Jalyn Holmes re-signed with the Washington Commanders, the team he finished last season with, on Sunday, his agent Blake Baratz announced. The terms of his new deal with the Commanders were not announced.

Congrats to these two dudes. Bringing some juice to a D Line near you. You boys deserve it, @steelers and @Commanders got better again today!

Congrats Dan and J. Lets do this pic.twitter.com/qqLiPqGWxo

— Blake Baratz (@blakebaratz) March 17, 2025

Holmes, a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, is entering his eighth season in the NFL. He recorded 14 total tackles with five tackles for loss and two sacks in 11 games with the Commanders last season after joining the team in October.

Cowboys Sign Parris Campbell

After winning a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles this past season, Parris Campbell is joining their NFC East rival, signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Former Eagles free-agent WR Parris Campbell reached agreement today on a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys, per source. The Cowboys become the third NFC East team for which Campbell has played. pic.twitter.com/lpCBZA3yOG

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2025

Campbell joins his third different NFC East team in three years as he spent the 2023 season with the New York Giants. The former Ohio State receiver, who spent his first four NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, has 123 career catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns in six NFL seasons.

Fields to Wear No. 7 for Jets

After signing with the Jets on Monday, Fields revealed his new jersey number on Friday. Having worn No. 1 at Ohio State and for the Chicago Bears and No. 2 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fields will now wear No. 7 in New York.

The pick is in for @justnfields' jersey number!

Staff took their best guess on what number Justin would wear... and he confirmed. pic.twitter.com/XaM0pxz7jS

— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 14, 2025

Jonah Jackson Gets A Contract Extension

As part of his trade from the Los Angeles Rams to the Chicago Bears last week, former Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson received a one-year contract extension that extends his contract through 2027 while also $12.25 million in total guarantees to his contract for 2026.

As part of his trade to the #Bears, G Jonah Jackson received a one-year contract extension through 2027 and added guarantees in 26 ($7 million fully gtd, $5.25m more for injury).

Hell get all $17.5 million he was slated to earn this season in the deal he signed with the #Rams. pic.twitter.com/5MhIjJCcKs

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2025

Jackson was initially set to be under contract with the Bears for two more years after signing a three-year, $51 million contract with the Rams in 2023. He is now under contract for three years with the Bears, who acquired him in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.

Noah Brown Returns to the Commanders

Former Ohio State wide receiver Noah Brown is getting another season alongside star young quarterback Jayden Daniels after signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million to return to the Washington Commanders, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sources: Free-agent WR Noah Brown who caught the Hail Mary touchdown pass that ignited the Commanders season is retuning to Washington on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. pic.twitter.com/BbN84UFQ0A

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2025

Brown, a seventh-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, has had a successful NFL career relative to that draft position. Now entering his eighth year in the league with his third different team, Brown is fresh off of three consecutive 450-yard receiving seasons. In 2024, he caught 35 passes for 453 yards and one touchdown. He'll play alongside former Ohio State teammate and Commanders star wideout Terry McLaurin.

Dre’Mont to the Titans

Former Ohio State defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones is heading to the Tennessee Titans on a one-year deal with a max value of $10 million, according to multiple reports.

Source: Titans are signing free-agent DL Dre'Mont Jones to a one-year, $10 million deal. pic.twitter.com/wShtb8Isv4

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2025

Titans signing DT Dre'Mont Jones to one-year, $8.5 million deal with a max value of $10 million, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/z6tJy5Jl7B pic.twitter.com/tv25UOjLQC

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 13, 2025

Jones joins the Titans after two years with the Seattle Seahawks, who released him last week. The Titans will be his third NFL team as he previously spent four years with the Denver Broncos, who selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Another Buckeye in New York

The New York Jets’ offense will now include four members of Ohio State’s 2019 and 2020 teams as former Buckeye center Josh Myers has joined the Jets on a one-year, $3.5 million contract.

Former #Packers center Josh Myers has agreed to terms with the #Jets on a one-year, $3.5-million deal, per source.

Four-year starter in Green Bay back with Justin Fields, his Ohio State teammate. pic.twitter.com/uqdPjskyYu

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2025

Myers joins former Ohio State teammates Justin Fields (who signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets on Monday), Garrett Wilson and Jeremy Ruckert in New York. Myers changes teams for the first time in his NFL career after four years with the Green Bay Packers, who selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Bosa Joins the Bills

Despite rumors that he would join his younger brother with the San Francisco 49ers, Joey Bosa signed with the Buffalo Bills instead, inking a one-year deal with the team according to multiple reports.

More details: Joey Bosa gets $12M guaranteed with upside to $15.6M, source says. https://t.co/Nsp5U5WaKf

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2025

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Order your Joey Bosa jersey now: https://t.co/MQNhtVheGX pic.twitter.com/xuQDiDsUAY

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) March 14, 2025

According to The Athletic’s Mike Silver, the Bills outbid the 49ers and the Miami Dolphins for Bosa, with the 49ers offering less than $10 million compared to the minimum of $12 million he’ll receive from the Bills.

Bosa joins the Bills after nine seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers in which he made five Pro Bowls. It’s the first time he’s switched teams in his NFL career.

Chase Young Lands $51 Million Deal from Saints

Chase Young during the 2024 season (Photo: Stephen Lew – Imagn Images)

After signing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints last offseason, Chase Young re-signed with the Saints on Monday, landing a three-year, $51 million deal that could be worth up to $57 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Young lands a long-term deal from the Saints after a strong first season in New Orleans in which he had 31 tackles, 5.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 21 quarterback hits and 73 quarterback pressures.

Malik Harrison Signs with Steelers

Former Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the NFL Network.

Linebacker Malik Harrison to the #Steelers on a two-year, $10 million deal, per me and @MikeGarafolo

Deal negotiated by Milk and Honey Sports

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2025

Harrison spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Ravens after Baltimore selected him in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft. He collected a total of 174 tackles and played in 76 games for the Ravens, starting 34. In 2024, he posted a career-high 54 tackles and his only two career sacks.

Luke Farrell Signs with 49ers

The second Buckeye to sign a deal with a new team in free agency was former Ohio State tight end Luke Farrell, who joined the San Francisco 49ers on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million with $11 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports.

The 49ers with a big addition: Jaguars TE Luke Farrell has agreed to terms with the 49ers on a 3-year contract worth up to $20.250M with $11M guaranteed.

— Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet1.bsky.social) March 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Farrell goes to San Francisco after four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars in which he caught 36 passes for 318 yards while playing primarily as a blocker, just as he did at Ohio State.

Justin Fields Joins the Jets

Justin Fields is reuniting with Garrett Wilson as the New York Jets have signed the former Ohio State quarterback to a two-year, $40 million contract that includes $30 million guaranteed.

Seven Buckeyes Ranked Among Top 100 Free Agents

Seven former Ohio State players are ranked among ESPN’s top 100 free agents entering the start of free agency: Joey Bosa (9), Justin Fields (28), Chase Young (38), J.K. Dobbins (47), Josh Myers (55), Dre’Mont Jones (74) and Baron Browning (88), who has since re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals rather than hitting free agency.

NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal listed six Buckeyes on his list of this year’s top 101 free agents: Fields (19), Myers (35), Young (39), Bosa (57), Dobbins (63) and Browning (73).

Browning, McCullough Sign Contract Extensions

Two former Ohio State players who would have become free agents on Monday instead signed contract extensions to remain with their current teams.

Outside linebacker/edge rusher Baron Browning agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, who made the move to re-sign Browning after trading a sixth-round pick to the Denver Broncos to acquire Browning last November.

Sources: The #AZCardinals are bringing back pass-rusher Baron Browning, as they are in agreement on 2-year deal. After trading for him, Browning sticks.

He gets $15M base over 2 years with upside to $19M in a deal done by @ErikBurkhardt and @Leah_Knight of @RocNationSports. pic.twitter.com/HfD9TnglqK

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2025

The Atlanta Falcons made a long-term commitment to Liam McCullough, who’s been their long snapper since 2022, by signing him to a four-year contract extension on Thursday.

God is good, Jesus saves. Grateful for every opportunity the Lord has brought me, for new relationships, renewed relationships, and for the family, friends, and teammates that enable me to do what I do. Feeling incredibly blessed- all smiles for 4 MORE YEARS as an Atlanta Falcon! pic.twitter.com/QYKUqJvPCt

— Liam McCullough (@LiamMcCullough2) March 7, 2025

Joey Bosa Released by Chargers

Joey Bosa became a free agent for the first time in his NFL career when he was released by the Los Angeles Chargers after nine years with the team.

It’s been heavily rumored that Bosa will join his younger brother Nick with the San Francisco 49ers. Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard reported Sunday that “good conversations” are taking place between Bosa and the 49ers.

Meanwhile, I've heard Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like it's headed toward a deal.

Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal + incentives.

— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) March 9, 2025

The Miami Dolphins also reportedly have “strong interest” in Bosa, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

While the idea of playing with his brother Nick in San Francisco appeals to Joey Bosa, he is expected to garner strong interest from the Dolphins, per source.

Miami ranked 27th in the league in sacks in 2024. pic.twitter.com/wlRWRaroYo

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025

Jonah Jackson Traded from Rams to Bears

Before the start of free agency, one of the Buckeyes who landed a big contract in last year’s free agent market was traded to a new team as the Los Angeles Rams traded former Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a sixth-round pick, one year after signing him to a three-year, $51 million contract.