2017 NFL Free Agency Rumors Tracker: DeSean Jackson, A.J. Bouye and More

Keeping track of all the 2017 NFL free agency rumors making their way around on Thursday, March 9 as free agency officially begins at 4 p.m. ET.

In the first hour or so of the legal tampering period, it felt like nothing was happening as things moved slow. Soon after, though, the 2017 NFL free agency rumors started flowing and have only increased in both volume and importance since then. Now that the free agency period officially begins at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 9, things could reach another gear.

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There were some big deals made on Wednesday throughout, which you can catch up on from our Wednesday NFL free agency rumors tracker. One of the biggest storylines was the report that the Dallas Cowboys will officially release Tony Romo on Thursday, something that’s been expected for some time now.

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Additionally, we also saw free agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall—who was cut by the New York Jets approximately a week ago—signing with the New York Giants to bolster their receiving corps. What’s more, we also saw Dwayne Allen get traded to the New England Patriots after the Indianapolis Colts re-signed Jack Doyle. Then, of course, the San Francisco 49ers went on a shopping spree as they signed what feels like just about everyone.

Then things really picked up near the end of the day, particularly with the Jacksonville Jaguars as they bolstered their defense in a big way. In the afternoon, they agreed to terms with free agent safety Barry Church. That was just the prelude, though, as they then were able to agree with Calais Campbell in the evening.

So what’s in store for Thursday with teams on the verge of actually being to sign with these free agents? Let’s buckle in and keep up with everything below with our 2017 NFL free agency rumors tracker, which will be posted in reverse chronological order:

Jeffery To Philly is Done

According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Alshon Jeffery will definitively head to the Eagles, signing a one-year, $14 million deal:

Whoa

The Houston Texans have traded Brock Osweiler to the Cleveland Browns in addition to a 2018 first-round pick to get the quarterback’s contract off of the books, per Adam Schefter. Oh man:

Titans Getting Safety Help

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Titans will sign Johnathan Cyprien:

Lions Breaking the Levy

According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit Lions will release DeAndre Levy on Thursday:

Browns Landing Top Guard On Lucrative Deal

The Cleveland Browns will get a massive upgrade on their offensive line as Ian Rapaport reports that they’ll sign Kevin Zeitler to a huge contract:

No Romo Trade for Broncos

According to James Palmer of NFL Network, the Broncos don’t want to trade for Tony Romo, which is interesting given reports that the Cowboys now “expect” to trade him:

Campbell Opts to Stick With Original Plan

After backtracking and contemplating a move to the Broncos, Calais Campbell will sign with the Jaguars, per Adam Schefter:

Alshon Leaning Towards Philly?

Though the Bears have remained in contact, ESPN’s Josina Anderson is reporting that Alshon Jeffery right now is leaning towards going to the Philadelphia Eagles:

Cowboys Now Believe They Can Trade Romo to Broncos or Texans

In a shocking twist, the Dallas Cowboys are now of the mind that they’ll be able to trade Tony Romo to either the Houston Texans or Denver Broncos, per ESPN’s Chris Mortensen:

Bears Do As Expected With Cutler, Jets A Suitor?

Per Adam Schefter, the Chicago Bears are doing what’s long been expected and are releasing Jay Cutler. Schefter also reported on ESPN television that the Jets are among suitors for Cutler:

Buccaneers Getting Much Needed DT?

Per Jenna Laine, the Buccaneers are in the driver’s seat to land coveted defensive lineman Chris Baker:

Calais Campbell Back-Tracking

After it seemed like he was heading to the Jaguars, Calais Campbell is reportedly reconsidering and seriously considering signing with Denver Broncos, per Mike Klis:

Jaguars Continue Heavy-Hitting

According the Ian Rapaport and James Palmer, the Jacksonville Jaguars are making another big move as they’re close to landing A.J. Bouye:

New Orleans Locking Up Fairley

Ian Rapaport of NFL Network is reporting that the New Orleans Saints are finalizing a “big-money contract” with defensive tackle Nick Fairley:

Ronald Leary Lands at Mile High

With the Broncos needing desperate offensive line help, they’ve reportedly landed some in veteran Ronald Leary, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network:

Patriots To Re-Sign Duron Harmon?

The New England Patriots are reportedly working on a deal to re-sing Duron Harmon, per Ian Rapaport:

Redskins Getting Ugly With Captain Kirk

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Kirk Cousins asked the Washington Redskins for a trade when owner Dan Snyder told him, paraphrasing, “Nah:”

Saints Raiding Division

Going for a speedy veteran, the New Orleans Saints are reportedly going to sign Ted Ginn Jr., per ESPN’s Dianna Russini:

Rams Get Goff A Weapon

Devoid of many quality pass-catchers, the Los Angeles Rams will sign Robert Woods to a long-term deal:

Eagles Add Veteran Pass-Catcher

In need of a wide receiver, the Philadelphia Eagles will sign free agent Torrey Smith after he was recently cut by San Francisco 49ers, per Adam Schefter of ESPN:

Another Big Target for the Titans?

Michael Giardi of CSN New England reports that the Tennessee Titans have “maintained strong interest” in cornerback Logan Ryan:

Patriots Making Bigger Splashes

Per Dianna Russini of ESPN, the New England Patriots might trade Malcolm Butler to the New Orleans Saints to land Brandin Cooks. This after agreeing to sign Stephon Gilmore:

Top Guard’s Options Narrowed Down

Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole is reporting that Kevin Zeitler, the top guard on the market, will choose between the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns, adding that the Jacksonville Jaguars are now out of the running for his services:

Titans Could Strike Gold

A team on the rise already, the Tennessee Titans could land arguably the two biggest names on the market for defense as Benjamin Allbright reports that they believe they’re the favorites to land both A.J. Bouye and Dont’a Hightower:

Bears Keeping Alshon?

Despite interest and offers from other teams in the league, the Chicago Bears and Alshon Jeffery are still working on a contract that would keep him in the Windy City, per Ian Rapaport:

Falcons Keep Key Defensive Piece

Courtney Upshaw isn’t going anywhere as he’ll re-sign with the Atlanta Falcons, per Ian Rapaport of NFL Network:

Browns Signing Big-Name Wide Receiver

The Cleveland Browns are making moves as they’ll ink free agent veteran wideout Kenny Britt to a deal, per Adam Caplan of ESPN:

Patriots Make A Shockingly Big Move

With a number of big free agents to try and re-sign, the New England Patriots replace Logan Ryan with authority as they’ll land cornerback Stephon Gilmore, per Adam Schefter:

Rams Protecting Jared Goff

Andrew Whitworth, arguably the best offensive tackle available, will sign with the Los Angeles Rams according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter:

Packers Keep A Key Piece

The Green Bay Packers won’t let Nick Perry get away, as they’ll re-sign the edge rusher, per Ian Rapaport:

DeSean Jackson Heading Down South

After strong recruiting from Jameis Winston and company, Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that the free agent speedster DeSean Jackson will sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Texans Will No Longer Be Bad and Bouye

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, highly coveted free agent cornerback A.J. Bouye is expected to sign somewhere other than with the Houston Texans:

Chicago Lands Their Quarterback

The Chicago Bears will land one of the best quarterbacks on the market—for what that’s worth—as they’ll sign Mike Glennon to a deal that will pay him an average of $14.5 million over three years, per Ian Rapaport of NFL Network. Rapaport adds that they’ll still draft a quarterback for the future:

Seahawks Going After A Big-Name Veteran…But Not That One

After reports that they had no interest right now in Adrian Peterson, Ian Rapaport is reporting that the Seattle Seahawks are interested in running back Jamaal Charles:

Family Reunion With the Panthers

In need of offensive line help, the Carolina Panthers are expected to sign free agent left tackle Matt Kalil—joining his brother, Ryan—from the Vikings, per Adam Schefter:

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The picture should start to take better shape starting on Thursday—or at least even more so than it already has. Many of the bigger names on the market have made deals, but there’s still the likes of Dont’a Hightower, Alshon Jeffery and many others that have potential moves to make.