Mar 17, 2021
NFL Free Agency Day 3: LB Van Noy returns to Patriots
Day 3 of NFL Free Agency saw the signing of a record-setting deal, and a two-time Superbowl Champion return to New England. Check out all the big moves from Wednesday with this NFL free agency recap.
TSN.ca Staff

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Van Noy returns to New England after one year in Miami
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy has returned to the New England Patriots after being cut by the Miami Dolphins. The 29-year old won two Super Bowls in four seasons with the Patriots.
Williams signs record-setting deal with 49ers
Offensive lineman Trent WIlliams signed a six-year, $138.06 million deal, making him the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history.
Samuel to sign for three years in Washington
Former Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel will reportedly be signing a three-year, $34.5 million deal with the Washington Football team.
Peterson heads to Minnesota
Former Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has agreed to sign a one-year $10 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
Succop re-signs with Bucs
Kicker Ryan Succop will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year, $12 million contract.
Giants, Golladay talking?
The New York Giants and free agent wide receiver Kenny Golladay have been in talks according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Golladay is expected to visit the Giants before signing a potential deal, which Rapoport adds there is mutual interest in.
He adds the Giants are looking to add a big-time wide receiver.
The #Giants have been in talks with #Lions star FA WR Kenny Golladay, source said, and expect them to bring him in for a visit prior to signing him to a deal. There is mutual interest.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2021
Seahawks add TE Everett
The Seattle Seahawks are signing former Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett to a one-year, $6 million contract.
Chiefs add OL Long
The Kansas City Chiefs continue to make improvement to their offensive line, adding former Bears' Pro Bowl guard on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million.
Niners cut Goodwin
The wide receiver free-market just got a lot speedier.
NBC's Matt Maiocco reports the San Francisco 49ers have released Marquise Goodwin.
The #49ers released WR Marquise Goodwin, according to a league source.
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) March 17, 2021
Goodwin, 30, had been traded last spring to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he decided to opt out of the 2020 season. On Monday, the league officially rescinded the trade, sending Goodwin back to the Niners and the Eagles receiving a seventh-round pick from San Francisco as compensation.
A veteran of seven seasons, Goodwin appeared in nine games in 2019 for the Niners, recording 12 receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown.
A product of Texas, Goodwin was originally a third-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2013.
Raiders trade Hudson to Cardinals
Tuesday it was reported the Las Vegas Raiders were set to release three-time Pro Bowl centre Rodney Hudson. They managed to trade him before that. According to multiple reports, the Raiders have traded Hudson and a seventh round selection to the Arizona Cardinals, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting the Cardinals will send back a third round pick
Hudson has been with the Raiders the past six season.
Schefter also reported the Raiders could be moving another of their offensive lineman they were set to release in guard Gabe Jackson.
The 29-year-old Jackson has spent his entire seven-year career with the Raiders organization.
AJ Green to sign with Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are expected to sign veteran and long-time Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver AJ Green to a one-year deal around $8 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
After missing all of 2019, Green returned to play in all 16 games for the Bengals last season. The 32-year-old recorded 47 receptions for 523 yards and two touchdowns. Green is a seven-time Pro Bowler.
Bears made big offer for Wilson
It was reported Tuesday the Chicago Bears made a substantial offer to try and acquire quarterback Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks, before giving up and agreeing to terms with Andy Dalton.
According to the Dan Patrick Show, the offer was three first round draft picks, one third round draft pick, and two starters.
Raiders find Agholor replacement
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver John Brown, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Caplan. The Raiders had been in the market for a wide receiver since Nelson Agholor agreed to terms with the New England Patriots.
Brown appeared in nine games with eight starts for the Buffalo Bills last season, recording 33 receptions for 458 yards and three touchdowns. He is one-year removed from a 1,000-yard season.
The Raiders are also expected to keep wide receiver Zay Jones, another former Bills player, who has been with the team the past season and a half, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Jones appeared in all 16 games for the Raiders last season with two starts, recording 14 receptions for 154 yards and a touchdown.
Washington Football Team bringing back two on one-year deals
Veteran running back Lamar Miller is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Football Team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus announced.
The 29-year-old spent last season with the Chicago Bears and is one-year removed from a Pro Bowl season with the Houston Texans.
Washington is also bringing back offensive tackle David Sharpe one a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Deals can become official this afternoon
49ers to add Mack after re-signing Williams
The San Francisco 49ers bolstered their offensive line early Wednesday morning. After re-signing Trent Williams and making him the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history, the 49ers agreed to terms with Atlanta Falcons centre Alex Mack.
The 35-year-old Mack spent the past four seasons with the Falcons. He is a five-time Pro Bowler.
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