The NFL’s annual game of musical chairs is well underway, with legal tampering having started a week ago and the official free agency period opening last Wednesday. Dozens of big names have already found new homes and lucrative deals.
On Day 1, we saw arguably the biggest defensive free agent come off the board as former Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave inked a monster deal with the San Francisco 49ers. Speaking of the Niners, their former quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, agreed to join the Raiders, reuniting with Josh McDaniels.
As for Day 2, the Raiders remained active and gave their new quarterback another pass-catching weapon, while the Browns beefed up their defensive line. The Eagles had a huge day, re-signing James Bradberry and signing Rashaad Penny to be the No. 1 running back.
Wednesday saw the Buccaneers land Tom Brady’s potential successor and the Bills pull off a surprise by re-signing one of their Pro Bowl defensive backs.
Free agency slowed down on Thursday and Friday, but the quarterback cupboard is getting thin. Marcus Mariota, Gardner Minshew and Cooper Rush are off the board as the NFL waits for Lamar Jackson’s decision. On Sunday, Adam Thielen found a new home in Carolina, and the Steelers made another move to fix their offensive line.
And there’s plenty still to come.
Below you’ll find grades for each deal that’s been agreed to involving the top 100 free agents, according to CBS Sports senior NFL writer Pete Prisco, along with other notable players on the open market. We’ll start with our quarterback grades, followed by Sunday’s moves and activity from previous days.
Grades for all QB moves
Eagles sign Marcus Mariota
Philadelphia lost Minshew to the Indianapolis Colts earlier Thursday, but the Eagles only needed a few hours to upgrade at backup quarterback. The Eagles reached a one-year deal with Mariota that can reach up to $8 million, giving them a quality backup behind Jalen Hurts.
Mariota possesses the skill set that is tailor-made for Brian Johnson’s offense, as his mobility can keep defenses guessing. The Eagles paid good money for a quality upgrade at QB2.
Grade: A-
This move made plenty of sense for the Cowboys, especially since Rush had a career year filling in for Dak Prescott. This was a no-brainer for Dallas, and Rush got a significant raise (while Dallas is only paying him $2.5…
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