2017 NFL Free Agency Rumors Tracker: What Happens With Tony Romo?

Day 2 of the new league year should bring answers to big remaining questions, so follow all of the March 10 NFL free agency rumors here.

During the legal tampering period, the name of the game is NFL free agency rumors. Because essentially 99 percent of the available players can’t be signed, it’s all about talks, agreements and speculation. However, Thursday at 4 p.m. ET marked the start of the new league year and the NFL free agency rumors started to become fact.

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Many of the big names have made their decisions in free agency already. The Jacksonville Jaguars landed two big fish in Calais Campbell and A.J. Bouye. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed DeSean Jackson, the New England Patriots landed Stephon Gilmore, Logan Ryan is heading to the Tennessee Titans, and much more.

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However, the biggest news of the new league year actually came via a trade. The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans pulled off a deal that sends Brock Osweiler and a 2018 second-round pick (in addition to other picks) to Cleveland. In return, Houston clears the cap space it needs to sign Tony Romo should he become available (in addition to one pick).

What’s intriguing, however, is that Romo has not yet been released. The reports were that he would be on Thursday, but a late change of heart led to reports that the Dallas Cowboys believed they could trade Romo rather than release him, a better move for them in regards to the salary cap. Perhaps we’ll get some resolution there on Friday.

While we look for that, let’s keep track of all of the 2017 NFL free agency rumors that come across the wire on Friday, March 10 in Day 2 of free agency:

Note: A tweet from 2015 reporting on Terrelle Pryor was inserted briefly. That was erroneous and obviously irrelevant and has been removed. Our apologies. 

Romo Coveted…by FOX?

With John Lynch heading to work as the 49ers general manager, FOX Sports’ ideal replacement would be Tony Romo, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Romo still wants to play, however:

Patriots Trade…AGAIN!

The Patriots are just wheelin’ and dealin’ to start free agency. Dianna Russini of ESPN reports that New England has traded the No. 32 pick and the No. 103 pick (third round) in the 2017 NFL Draft to the New Orleans Saints for Brandin Cooks and pick No. 118:

Broncos Get Help At Tackle

Needing more offensive line help, the Denver Broncos have reportedly agreed to a deal with offensive tackle Menelik Watson, per Adam Schefter:

Washington Gets At Least Some Replacement at WR

According the Adam Schefter, the Washington Redskins are signing Terrelle Pryor to a one-year deal:

Patriots Still Dealing, Get Massive Addition

Bill Belichick is aggressive this offseason, pulling off another trade. Per Adam Schefter, this latest deal is with the Carolina Panthers and will land the Pats Kony Ealy and a third-round pick for the Pats’ second-round selection:

Panthers Beef Up Secondary With Veteran

The Carolina Panthers have reportedly signed veteran strong safety Mike Adams, per David Newton of ESPN:

Dolphins Landing Veteran LB

Per reports from Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Miami Dolphins are signing Lawrence Timmons from the Steelers:

The Market for Lacy?

Eddie Lacy has a few NFC potential suitors line up and he’ll meet with them this weekend, including the Seahawks, Vikings and of course the Packers, per Adam Schefter:

Julius Peppers Coming Back to NC

Julius Peppers’ agent tweeted a simple message and photo of his client to indicate that he’s heading back to the Carolina Panthers:

Browns Releasing RG3

Per Josina Anderson of ESPN, the Browns will cut Robert Griffin III:

Buccaneers Looking At Cowboys Safety

With one former Cowboys safety having landed in Florida (Barry Church, Jacksonville), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now meeting with J.J. Wilcox on Friday, per Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle:

Eric Winston Staying With Bengals

Right from the source, Bengals will re-sign right tackle Eric Winston:

Jets Maintain Interest in Cutler

According the Jason La Canfora, the Jets are still “keeping tabs” on released Bears quarterback Jay Cutler:

Chicago Grabbing Solid Cornerback

In the wake of several other moves early in free agency, the Chicago Bears are reportedly about to sign Prince Amukamara on Friday, per Mike Garafolo:

Kirk Cousins Signs Franchise Tender

Per Adam Schefter, Kirk Cousins signed his franchise tender with the Washington Redskins and, though he adds that there is no sign that the team will, that means that they can now officially trade the quarterback:

Julius Peppers Coming Home?

Veteran edge rusher Julius Peppers might be coming home as Kelli Bartik of WCCB News in Charlotte is reporting that the former Panther could have a deal done with Carolina on Friday:

Dontari Poe Heading to Hotlanta?

Jason La Canfora is reporting that defensive tackle Dontari Poe has been “linked” to the Atlanta Falcons, adding that his valuation right now could lead to him signing a one-year deal:

Pryor Meets in D.C., But Nothing Comes of It

The Washington Redskins reportedly met with wide receiver Terrelle Pryor on Thursday, but Pryor has left D.C. since and no deal is done, per Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post:

Brandin Cooks Trade Resolution Coming

There’s been plenty of talk about the New Orleans Saints looking to trade Brandin Cooks and Michael Lombardi of The Ringer is reporting that there could be some sort of resolution coming to the saga on Friday. Patriots, Titans and possibly more still in play:

Adrian Peterson Just Fine Waiting It Out

Per Ben Goessling of ESPN, running back Adrian Peterson has no problem waiting “through first wave of free agency” and is “in no rush to sign:”

Rams Still Looking for Trade Partner for Trumaine Johnson

The Los Angeles Rams have reportedly been shopping franchise tagged cornerback Trumaine Johnson in recent days and, per Ian Rapaport, that’s not stopping going into Friday:

Packers, Jared Cook Likely Not Reuniting

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the talks between tight end Jared Cook and the Green Bay Packers about a possible return have fallen through and Cook will now explore the market:

Jimmy Garoppolo’s Instagram Hacked, Creating Hullabaloo

A post on Jimmy Garoppolo’s Instagram account hinting at his departure from the Patriots came up early on Friday morning, but it turns out that it was all a “hoax” or “hack,” per Ian Rapaport:

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While the NFL free agency rumors may not be quite as rampant now that teams can actually sign players, there’s still drama to be had. Be sure not to miss a minute of it as the wildest time of the NFL calendar—the very start—gets underway.