{"id":787288,"date":"2026-03-02T19:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/787288\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:02:21","slug":"afc-free-agency-rumors-kyler-murray-breece-hall-bills-dolphins-jets-trade-buzz-patriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/787288\/","title":{"rendered":"AFC Free Agency Rumors: Kyler Murray, Breece Hall, Bills, Dolphins, Jets Trade Buzz, Patriots"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESPN\u2019s Rich Cimini<\/a> lists some free agent targets he\u2019s heard connected to the Jets, who have a wealth of available cap space this offseason, including Colts S Nick Cross<\/a>, Chiefs S Bryan Cook<\/a>, Lions LB Alex Anzalone<\/a> and Lions DE Al-Quadin Muhammad<\/a>.\u00a0
\nAnother option Cimini says to keep an eye on is Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/a>, who Miami is currently trying to trade but may end up being forced to release. New Jets DC Brian Duker was the secondary coach for Fitzpatrick last year.\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe Jets will allow guards Alijah Vera-Tucker<\/a> and John Simpson<\/a> to test free agency but will keep tabs on both and not shut the door to a return, per Cimini.\u00a0
\nBen Volin<\/a> of the Boston Globe reports the Jets checked in with the Cardinals about trading for QB Jacoby Brissett<\/a>.
\nTony Pauline <\/a>dropped another couple of Jets nuggets, noting the team is not looking to trade McDonald and that Saints LB Demario Davis<\/a> is another free agent target that Glenn is familiar with. The team is also bracing to lose both Vera-Tucker and Simpson.\u00a0
\nZack Rosenblatt of The Athletic<\/a> reports that conversations between the Jets and the agent (Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports) of RB Breece Hall<\/a> are ongoing, and the team is expected to use the transition tag if an agreement isn\u2019t reached by Tuesday\u2019s deadline.
\nPer Rosenblatt and SNY\u2019s Connor Hughes<\/a>, the team is working on a three-year deal with Hall that could fall in between the values for the franchise tag (over $14 million) and the transition tag ($11 million and change).
\nAs for their future quarterback, Rosenblatt says the team is exploring all options, including considering starters on other teams who are perceived as unavailable.
\nRosenblatt predicts the team will add two veteran quarterbacks and release Justin Fields<\/a>. He mentions Tyrod Taylor<\/a> and Panthers QB Andy Dalton<\/a> as the possible veterans.
\nTop free agent QB Malik Willis<\/a> will be investigated by the team, yet Rosenblatt feels they will be unwilling to spend $20 million per season on an unproven quarterback for a second straight season.
\nCardinals QB Kyler Murray<\/a> has ties to HC Aaron Glenn<\/a>, as Glenn personally knows Kyler\u2019s father, Kevin Murray, who also played at Texas A&M. Rosenblatt adds that the Jets could be willing to absorb Murray\u2019s contract, especially if he is released.
\nUnretiring QB Derek Carr<\/a> may not be an option despite the team\u2019s interest prior to the Aaron Rodgers<\/a> era, as Carr has said he wants to play for a contender, and that quickly rules out New York.
\nRosenblatt has heard that LB Jamien Sherwood<\/a> could be a trade candidate for the Jets, who recently shipped DE Jermaine Johnson<\/a> to the Titans in exchange for DT T\u2019Vondre Sweat<\/a>.
\nPer Hughes, Kyler is more likely to end up with a franchise known for rebuilding quarterbacks, such as the Vikings.
\nHughes mentions the Jets were seeking a second-round pick for Johnson before the deadline last year, and that when the Buccaneers approached them about trading McDonald, they offered Johnson instead. The 49ers were another team interested in a trade for Johnson.
\nAs for Sweat, Hughes mentions that his weight of 366 has ballooned to 400 at times, and those who have coached him cited consistency, conditioning, and approach as concerns. A fresh start in New York could be exactly what Sweat needs.
\nGlenn has a previous relationship with veteran LB\u00a0Alex Anzalone<\/a> from their time together in Detroit, and Rosenblatt mentions he is one name to keep an eye on for the Jets in free agency, and they should be considered the favorite to sign him, given his friendship with Glenn.
\nRosenblatt mentions several other names to watch in free agency or via trade, including CB Amik Robertson<\/a>, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad<\/a>, DE Marcus Davenport<\/a>, CB Jack Jones<\/a>, CB Rasul Douglas<\/a>, S Ashtyn Davis<\/a>, S Minkah Fitzpatrick<\/a>, S Kamren Curl<\/a>\u00a0and S Bryan Cook<\/a>.
\nWhile G\/C Joe Tippmann<\/a> is eligible for an extension and wants to re-sign, Rosenblatt comments that the team is unlikely to offer him a deal until the offseason.<\/p>\n

According to ESPN\u2019s Mike Reiss<\/a>, two front office executives from other teams projected the market for Patriots OLB K\u2019Lavon Chaisson<\/a> to be in the range of $10 to $13 million a year.\u00a0
\nNew England didn\u2019t exercise an option with senior coaching assistant Ben McAdoo\u2018s contract and it\u2019s unclear if he\u2019ll be back with the team, per Reiss.
\nThe Athletic\u2019s Chad Graff<\/a> says the Patriots feel like edge rusher is their biggest need and they will act accordingly in free agency and the draft.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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