12 March 2024 , 06:00
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The first day of NFL's legal tampering saw some massive deals, with several players bagging big paydays.
The excitement kicked off with Russell Wilson announcing his move to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, sparking a free agency frenzy as the legal tampering window opened on Monday. While players can't sign contracts until Wednesday, many already know where they'll be playing next, now that official negotiations between representatives and NFL teams have begun.
The quarterback market has become even more competitive following Baker Mayfield's extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and several top running backs have already found new homes. Here are 10 of the biggest Day 1 deals....
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Saquon Barkley is heading to the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley will stay in the NFC East after agreeing to a three-year, $37.75million (£29.4m) deal with the Eagles. After being franchise-tagged last year, the running back will now become the fourth-highest-paid player in his position, earning slightly more than Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb.
Kirk Cousins is moving to the Atlanta Falcons. The most sought-after quarterback on the market is no longer available, as Cousins' agent announced that his client has signed a four-year deal with the Falcons. The contract is reportedly worth $180m (£140.4m), with up to $100m (£78m) guaranteed and a $50m (£39m) signing bonus.
Gabe Davis is joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars seem to be moving on from Calvin Ridley this offseason, with Davis signing a three-year $39m (£30.4m) contract that could rise to $50m (£39m).
Saquon Barkley is staying in the NFC East (Adam Hunger/Getty Images)Jonathan Greenard is heading to the Minnesota Vikings. The defensive end has agreed a four-year, $76m (£59.3m) contract after a standout year with the Houston Texans.
Robert Hunt is making his move to the Carolina Panthers. He's agreed a five-year, $100m (£78m) deal after leaving the Miami Dolphins.
Josh Jacobs is joining the Green Bay Packers. The two-time Pro Bowler will sign a four-year, $48m (£37.4m) contract, with a $12.5m (£9.8m) signing bonus and a front-loaded £11 million ($14.8 million) salary for next season.
Robert Hunt is one of the huge winners of free agency so far (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)Tony Pollard is off to the Tennessee Titans on a three-year, $24m (£18.7m) deal, marking the end of the Derrick Henry era. After five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, the running back is returning to his home state and his college stomping ground at Memphis.
Devin Singletary is moving to the New York Giants. The team knew that Barkley wouldn't be sticking around for long this offseason, so they've found his replacement for half the price the Eagles paid him. They've agreed on a three-year, $16.5m (£12.9m) deal that could see Singletary earning close to $19.5m (£15.2m)
D'Andre Swift is heading to the Chicago Bears. After just one season in Philadelphia, Swift is making the most of a career year by turning it into a three-year, $24m (£18.7m) contract with the Bears. The running back could soon be sharing a locker room with draft prospect Caleb Williams in the NFC North after less than 12 months away.
Christian Wilkins is off to the Las Vegas Raiders in one of the day's biggest deals. After a standout season in Miami, the defensive tackle will now call Las Vegas home for four years. He'll earn a base salary of $110m (£85.8m), with a guaranteed $84.75m (£66.1m).
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