{"id":803608,"date":"2026-03-10T03:26:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/803608\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T03:26:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T03:26:19","slug":"nfl-news-free-agency-updates-steelers-to-sign-rb-rico-dowdle-trade-for-michael-pittman-jr-mike-evans-49ers-reportedly-agree-on-deal-kenneth-walker-to-join-chiefs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/803608\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL news, free agency updates: Steelers to sign RB Rico Dowdle, trade for Michael Pittman Jr.; Mike Evans, 49ers reportedly agree on deal; Kenneth Walker to join Chiefs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 NFL free agency period kicked off Monday with the opening of the legal tampering period, where prospective free agents are officially able to negotiate with new teams.<\/p>\n<p>Those deals can officially be signed Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, which marks the official start of the new league year. In addition to those deals, trades that were agreed to prior to the official start of free agency can also become official.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s action kicked off with the news that the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/dolphins-releasing-tua-tagovailoa-ending-qbs-adversity-worn-tenure-in-miami-121830178.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa<\/a>, while <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/travis-kelce-reportedly-expected-to-return-to-chiefs-for-2026-season-153006624.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Travis Kelce is reportedly set on returning;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Travis Kelce is reportedly set on returning&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Travis Kelce is reportedly set on returning<\/a> to the Chiefs for 2026. Speaking of Kansas City, Super Bowl MVP <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/super-bowl-lx-mvp-kenneth-walker-iii-reportedly-signs-with-chiefs-162426427.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kenneth Walker III is reportedly in agreement;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kenneth Walker III is reportedly in agreement&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Kenneth Walker III is reportedly in agreement<\/a> on a deal to join Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, while wide receiver <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/alec-pierce-colts-reportedly-agree-to-4-year-116-million-deal-ahead-of-franchise-tag-deadline-160531855.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Alec Pierce is set to return to Indianapolis.;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Alec Pierce is set to return to Indianapolis.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Alec Pierce is set to return to Indianapolis.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s already been a buzzy start to the NFL free agency period, with several big-time trades, including the Las Vegas <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/raiders-reportedly-trading-5-time-pro-bowl-de-maxx-crosby-to-ravens-022021503.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Raiders trading star defensive end and five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Raiders trading star defensive end and five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Raiders trading star defensive end and five-time Pro Bowler Maxx Crosby<\/a> to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for two first-round picks. The move helps set the stage for the Raiders\u2019 impending rebuild, centered around the No. 1 overall pick in April\u2019s draft, with which Las Vegas is expected to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza.<\/p>\n<p>With 10 NFL teams having hired new coaches for the 2026 season and the shuffle of coordinators that followed, it\u2019s sure to be a busy start to the league year. Check out Yahoo Sports\u2019 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/article\/2026-nfl-free-agencys-top-players-by-position-173557715.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:full list of top available free agents;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;full list of top available free agents&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">full list of top available free agents<\/a> and our <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/nfl-free-agency-tracker-each-teams-notable-departing-free-agents-signings-trades-as-legal-tampering-period-kicks-off-124543270.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:free agency transactions tracker;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;free agency transactions tracker&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">free agency transactions tracker<\/a> for a look at each team\u2019s most notable free agency departures, new signings and trades.<\/p>\n<p>Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL free agency news, updates and rumors as the legal tampering period opens up.<\/p>\n<p>Live100 updates<img alt=\"Ryan Young\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773113177_728_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Young<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs are also re-signing wide receiver Tyquan Thornton to a new deal, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeSilver\/status\/2031202883551834557?s=20\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Athletic\u2019s Michael Silver;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Athletic\u2019s Michael Silver&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">The Athletic\u2019s Michael Silver<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ryan Young\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773113177_728_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Young<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ryan Young\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773113177_728_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Young<\/p>\n<p>The Chiefs are bringing in safety Alohi Gilman on a 3-year, $24.75 million deal, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapSheet\/status\/2031201641441972650?s=20\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport<\/a>. Gilman had 49 total tackles last season with the Ravens.<\/p>\n<p>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n<p>Lloyd is coming off a career year and Pro Bowl selection with the Jaguars.<\/p>\n<p>Now he\u2019s got himself a nice payday in Carolina.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jason Owens\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773113177_899_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Jason Owens<\/p>\n<p>Another former Dolphins offensive player is following Mike McDaniel to Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Per ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter, guard Cole Strange has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Chargers. McDaniel was his head coach in Miami and is now the offensive coordinator for the Chargers.<\/p>\n<p>Former Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold reached a deal with the Chargers on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:51 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne will stay in the NFC West. The Arizona Cardinals reportedly agreed to terms with Bourne on a two-year, $10 million contract, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2031143439056679319?s=20\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The team also agreed to terms with former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Issac Seumalo and former Lions defensive tackle Roy Lopez, according to NFL Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport. Seumalo&#8217;s deal is reportedly 3-years, $31.5 million, while Lopez\u2019s deal is for two years, $11.5 million.<\/p>\n<p>Bourne returned to the San Francisco last season, a team he spent his first four seasons playing for. Bourne was on the 49ers when Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur was on staff. Bourne also spent time playing for the New England Patriots. Bourne will add to Cardinals offense that features Trey McBride, James Conner, Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals also added running back Tyler Allgeier and quarterback Gardner Minshew on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Yahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers remain busy early in the legal tampering period, reportedly coming to terms with free-agent running back Rico Dowdle, insider Jordan Schultz reports.<\/p>\n<p>Dowdle now reunites with Mike McCarthy, who was his head coach with the Dallas Cowboys in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>He has now logged consecutive 1,000-plus rushing yard seasons \u2014 one with the Cowboys and another with the Carolina Panthers in 2026. Now, he joins a backfield that just lost RB Kenneth Gainwell to the Buccaneers in free agency.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/breaking-news\/article\/steelers-reportedly-signing-former-panthers-standout-rb-rico-dowdle-232129963.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read more.;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Read more.&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>Next year will be the first time in 8 years that Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne will not be on the same football team. Etienne reportedly agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Etienne spent his first five seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Lawrence. Etienne and Lawrence also starred at Clemson University during their college days. Etienne is coming off a season where he rushed for 1,107 yards and 7 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ryan Young\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773113177_728_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Young<\/p>\n<p>Reed Blankenship is headed to Houston. The Texans reached a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the former Eagles safety on Monday afternoon, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MikeGarafolo\/status\/2031139789383041368?s=20\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL Network\u2019s Mike Garafolo;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;NFL Network\u2019s Mike Garafolo&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">NFL Network\u2019s Mike Garafolo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Tarohn Finley\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/14e93e10-b8ef-11f0-bffb-eaeb80a41d60.png\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Tarohn Finley<\/p>\n<p>The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly agreed to terms to bring back wide receiver and returner Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/adamschefter\/status\/2031133563765084186?s=46\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Seahawks acquired Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints before last season\u2019s trade deadline.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Ryan Young\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"dot-authorimg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773113177_728_dims.jpeg\"\/>Mon, March 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM PDT<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Young<\/p>\n<p>Kenny Pickett has reached a one-year, $7.5 million deal to join the Panthers, according to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2031132784257830918?s=20\" data-i13n=\"slk:ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter;cpos:1;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter;slk:ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>. 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