The NFL’s legal tampering period — the 52 hours that separate the early doldrums of the offseason from the official start of free agency — sprinted out of the blocks Monday. D’Andre Swift’s three-year deal with the Chicago Bears kicked off a fireworks display of deals, bringing explosive veterans like Brian Burns, Kirk Cousins and Christian Wilkins to new teams.
In all, more than a billion dollars worth of contract value was awarded in fewer than 12 hours. But while many of the top free agents are off the board for 2024, several sturdy options remain. Danielle Hunter, Calvin Ridley and Chase Young were among the patient masses waiting for the right deals as franchises across the NFL adjusted their chess boards.
We broke down all of Day 1’s biggest signings here, giving out “A” grades for common sense moves from the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots while taking the time to point and laugh at whatever the hell it is the Carolina Panthers are doing. Now, let’s take aim at Day 2’s top deals.