Legal tampering has officially kicked off in the NFL, allowing teams to negotiate contracts with free agents before the new league year starts. Tampa Bay made headlines by re-signing wide receiver Chris Godwin for three years at $66 million, while also adding pass rusher Haason Reddick for a one-year deal worth $14 million. The Los Angeles Rams retained Jimmy Garoppolo for another year, while the Carolina Panthers secured Jaycee Horn with a historic four-year, $100 million extension, making him the highest-paid defensive back ever. Khalil Mack is set to stay with the Chargers for another year at $18 million.

Notable trades and signings include DK Metcalf moving from the Seattle Seahawks to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a massive $150 million contract, and Davante Adams joining the Rams on a two-year, $46 million deal. Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills inked a monumental six-year, $330 million extension, featuring a record $250 million guaranteed, while Myles Garrett secured a hefty extension with the Cleveland Browns, earning $123.5 million guaranteed, the highest for a non-quarterback position. Aaron Jones will also be back with the Minnesota Vikings, signing a two-year, $20 million deal. Meanwhile, veterans like Von Miller are being released as teams strategize for salary cap considerations.