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Everett’s stay on the NFI list was about as short as we expected. The veteran tight end was placed on the list late last week but is now set to begin working out with the team. Everett posted a receiving line of 51-411-3 last season with the Chargers and will be sharing reps with incumbent Cole Kmet. He won’t have much fantasy upside as long as Kmet is healthy and active.

The trade compensation hasn’t been reported, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport called it a mid-round pick. Our best guess is a fourth-round selection. With the additions of Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, and Luther Burden, Moore had been slowly phased out of the Chicago passing game over the past two years. He caught just 50 passes for 682 yards during the regular season. Both marks were career-lows for the eight-year veteran. Moore’s effort and attitude were also pain points for the Bears, which new head coach Ben Johnson hinted at last offseason. Despite his declining numbers, Moore likely still has something left in the tank. The hope for Buffalo is that a change of scenery will revive Moore after a pair of down years. He is now the favorite to lead Buffalo in targets this year, with Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid both working as secondary options.

Jones added that the Cowboys “are lurking.” All signs point to the Raiders and Crosby parting ways with free agency on the horizon. The Bears solved their problems on offense under Ben Johnson but still need to improve on the other side of the ball. To no one’s surprise, the Dallas defense bottomed out after they traded away Micah Parsons. As Jones notes, the Raiders will likely get less for Crosby than the two first-round picks Dallas landed when they sent Parsons to Green Bay. That price difference will keep plenty of teams interested in the All-Pro EDGE.

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the deal is worth “up to” $7 million. Brown was released by Houston at the end of training camp last year. The team kept him around on the practice squad and ultimately put him on the active roster during the second half of the season. He went on to make eight starts, including the playoffs, and received solid grades from Pro Football Focus. With fellow right tackle Tytus Howard traded to Cleveland, Brown is in line to take on that gig full-time for 2026.

Morris appeared in 14 games for the Jags in 2025. He totaled six catches for 55 yards and a single score. Morris is primarily a blocker and also contributes on special teams. He’ll be back in Jacksonville for 2026.

Brooks ran 27 times for 106 yards and caught 13 passes for 91 yards in 2025. He also logged 230 special teams snaps. Brooks fills multiple roles as a depth option at running back and a special teamer. He is now under contract through 2027.

Green Bay performed a simple restructure, converting $4.3 million of his base salary into a signing bonus. The move gives the Packers some extra wiggle room ahead of free agency. McKinney totaled 10 pass breakups and two interceptions in his second season with the Packers.

Jackson was drafted by the 49ers in 2022. He recorded three sacks as a rookie plus another three in just eight games during his second season. Jackson then suffered a torn patellar tendon late in the 2023 season and missed all of 2024 as well. The 49ers cut him last offseason. Washington then took a flyer on him, though he needed most of the 2025 season to continue recovering from the knee issue. Jackson returned for three games to end the year. Now fully recovered heading into the offseason, Jackson will get the chance to put his career back on track with the Commanders in 2026.

Ian Rapoport was first on the news, which will be made official before the new league year next week. Atlanta saves $7.4 million in cap space with his release. Mooney looked like a steal one year into his three-year, $39 million contract. He went for 992 yards and five scores in 2024. The wheels then fell off in 2025 and he managed just 443 yards and one score on 32 grabs. Mooney dealt with several injuries, but his drops and overall inconsistent play were too much for Atlanta to keep him around this year. He should still have several suitors in free agency.

The Vikings are rumored to be looking for a veteran to compete with J.J. McCarthy, who had an underwhelming rookie season. Jones reports Murray’s name is “circulating the strongest around Minnesota.” The 28-year-old will be released at the start of the new league year, with the Cardinals still owing him $36.8 million in guaranteed money this upcoming season. Despite a bitter end in Arizona, Murray posted a higher PFF grade than McCarthy last season and could replenish his dual-threat ability with a change of scenery. He is a candidate to sign for the $1.3 million league minimum contract and have a shot at starting for the Vikings in 2026.

Jones reports that there is a “real chance” Evans departs the Buccaneers this offseason. The Texans and Chiefs are reportedly not in on Evans but Jones adds the Bills, Chargers, 49ers, Commanders and Giants are teams to eye with interest. The 33-year-old was limited by injury last season, though his Pro Bowl pedigree can certainly elevate his next contract to the $20 million range. A return to Tampa Bay is still one of the likelier options in addition to interest from the aforementioned teams.