This year’s NFL free agency is in full swing. There are always surprises and big bucks moving around during the free agency period, but this year is off the charts. Now, announcements are being made and players are being swapped, but nothing becomes official until 4 p.m. Wednesday. That’s when the new league year officially starts. So, this is a pretty exciting week, if you’re a sports fan. We get both the official start of the NFL season and March Madness kicking off.
2024 NFL Free Agency
This year’s NFL free agency started early late Sunday night. That’s when longtime quarterback Russell Wilson took to social media to announce that he was signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Denver Broncos benched him earlier this year, so him leaving that franchise isn’t a surprise. Also, he was allowed to negotiate early with teams, because the Denver Broncos told him the week prior they they would be releasing him from his huge contract. That said, it’s a bit surprising that the Steelers picked him up so quickly. League sources say it’s only a one-year deal, so maybe they’re looking at him to get them over the hump until they can sign a long-term quarterback.
Wilson was just one of the big moves during the 2024 NFL Free Agency. I’ve been tracking the action and looking at the massive list of top 150 free agents this year to see where they land. As a Detroit Lions fan, I’m getting a little nervous looking at the big moves our rivals in the NFC North are making. We haven’t made any of those huge moves. But, I have to trust the process and trust in Brad Holmes. Read on for some of the latest and biggest surprises from the 2024 NFL free agency period, aside from Wilson, which I already discussed. Are you happy with this year’s big moves? Reach out to us and let us know.