The free agent negotiation period is underway ahead of the official opening of free agency Wednesday. TSN.ca rounds up all the rumours and reports as the NFL off-season shifts into high gear.

Packers beef up defensive line; add Wilkerson

The Green Bay Packers stayed busy Tuesday, agreeing to a deal with defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. 

Wilkerson seemed to wear out his welcome with the New York Jets last year as his sack total plummeted the last two seasons (4.5 in 2016, 3.5 in 2017) from his total of 12 in 2015. Wilkerson's total tackle numbers also decreased, going from 64 to 58 and then dipping again to 46 last season.

Wilkerson will reunite with former coach Mike Pettine, who will serve as the Packers' defensive coordinator. Wilkerson also reportedly met with the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints. 

 Jets to sign QB Bridgewater

After Kirk Cousins, Case Keenum, and Sam Bradford reportedly agreed to deals earlier Tuesday, the New York Jets look like they too have found their man. The club will sign QB Teddy Bridgewater to a one-year deal according to ESPN's Chris Mortenson.

Bridgewater has played in just one game the past two seasons after suffering a serious knee injury in training camp ahead of the 2016 season. The 25-year-old showed some promise in his first two seasons in the league with the Minnesota Vikings, and for his career is 551-851 for 6,150 yards and 28 touchdowns to 22 interceptions.

With Bridgewater landing in New York, the Buffalo Bills remain the last known team to be searching for a starting quarterback.

Jaguars keeping WR Lee, adding WR Moncrief

The Jacksonville Jaguars are keeping wide receiver Marqise Lee with a four-year, $38 million deal according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $18 million guaranteed.

Lee has spent his entire four-year career with the Jaguars after the team drafted him in the second round in 2014. The 26-year-old finished with 56 receptions for 702 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games last season.

The team is also adding former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief, according to Schefter.

In 12 games and eight starts for the Colts last season Moncrief had 26 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns.

Crowell to sign with Jets

Former Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell is expected to sign a three-year contract with the New York Jets, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 25-year-old has spent his entire four-year career in Cleveland and he finished with 206 carries for 853 yards and two touchdowns last year.

Amendola staying in AFC East, signing with Dolphins

After five seasons with the New England Patriots, wide receiver Danny Amendola is expected to sign with the rival Miami Dolphins, according to a report from NFL Network's Dan Hellie.

The 32-year-old Amendola finished with last year with 61 receptions for 659 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (eight starts). For his career, the undrafted free agent has 426 receptions for 4,109 yards and 19 touchdowns in nine seasons split between the Patriots and St. Louis Rams.

Long-time Panthers RB Stewart to sign with Giants

Jonathan Stewart is expected to join his second club in his 11-year NFL career. After getting cut by the Panthers last week, Stewart is expected to sign with the New York Giants, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Bills add to their defensive front with Lotulelei

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Buffalo Bills will sign former Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to a five-year deal when free agency opens.  Lotulelei has spent his entire five-year NFL career with the Panthers, who selected him 14th overall at the 2013 NFL Draft.

The Bills will also re-sign one of their own defensive tackles, the long-tenured Kyle Williams, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

 Rapoport reported the Bills will re-sign Williams, who has been with the team his entire 12-year career, to a one-year deal. The 34-year-old had 21 tackles and three sacks in 16 games last season.

Jaguars strengthen their offensive line with Norwell

Jacksonville Jaguars intend to ink guard Andrew Norwell to a five-year deal worth $66.5 million with $30 million fully guaranteed, according to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN.   Norwell appeared in all 16 games last season for the Carolina Panthers.

Rams sign another cornerback

The Los Angeles Rams made headlines leading up to free agency by trading for cornerback Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib. They further strengthened their secondary by keeping one of their own on the eve of free agency, coming to terms with nickel cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Robey-Coleman has agreed to a three-year, $15.75 million deal to stay with the Rams, according to Rapoport. Robey-Coleman had 36 tackles and two interceptions for the Rams last season in his first year with the club.

Washington to sign a weapon for Smith

Washington is expected to sign a weapon in the passing game for new quarterback Alex Smith. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported the team plans to sign former Seattle Seahawks deep threat Paul Richardson to a five-year, $40 million deal with $20 million in guarantees.

The 25-year-old Richardson had 44 receptions for 703 yards and six touchdowns for the Seahawks last season.

Gabriel gets four years from the Bears

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel is expected to sign a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Andrew Hawkins broke the news citing a solid source, Gabriel himself.

In 16 games with four starts for the Falcons last season, the 26-year-old had 33 receptions for 378 yards and a touchdown.

Panthers to sign CB Breeland

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the Carolina Panthers are expected to sign cornerback Bashaud Breeland once free agency opens.

The 26-year-old Breeland has spent his four-year NFL career with Washington, and finished last season with 34 tackles and an interception in 15 games.

Eagles land Ngata on one-year deal

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to sign former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to a one-year deal once free agency officially opens Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter and Chris Mortenson.

The 34-year-old Ngata played just five games for the Lions last season, finishing with seven tackles and two sacks. Nagata is a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time First Team All-Pro.

Burton gets big money from Bears

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Trey Burton will sign with the Chicago Bears once free agency opens, with fellow NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport adding the expected terms: four years and $32 million.

Playing behind Zach Ertz in Philadelphia, Burton had 23 receptions for 248 yards and five touchdowns last season.

Dolphins add Wilson to receiving core

Ian Rapoport reports that the Dophins will sign former Chiefs WR Albert Wilson to a three-year deal worth $24 million when the league year begins.  Wilson caught 42 passes last season for 554 yards and three touchdowns for the Chiefs.  He leaves the Chiefs after four season.

 

Lions land a linebacker

The Detroit Lions are expected to add former Chicago Bears linebacker Christian Jones to a two-year contract, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The 27-year-old Jones has spent his entire career to this point playing for the Bears. He finished with 57 tackles in 16 games (11 starts) for the Bears last season.