The off-season has officially ended, April 24, the 2025 NFL draft. The off-season was an exhilarating time for fans to watch their teams make crucial decisions for their team and roster, such as resigning their free agents, strategic and well-planned trades, and tactical decisions regarding their coaching choices. Numerous fans carefully view this time that seems to be short because these placements could change the whole season for a team.
NFL Combine, Indianapolis, Indiana, Colts stadium.
2025 Off-season Trades and Free Agency Signings:
- Geno Smith was traded to the Raiders, the Raiders gave a third-round pick.
- Miles Garrett requested to be traded but stayed with the Browns for $40 million annually.
- Josh Allen re-signed with the Bills, the Bills gave him a six-year extension worth $330 million.
- Saquan Barkley stayed with the Eagles for a two-year extension for $41.2 million.
- Matthew Stafford stays with the Rams after a debate about a trade.
- Deebo Samuel was traded to the Commanders, the Commanders gave a fifth-round pick.
- Travis Kelce got a two-year extension with the Chiefs for $34.25 million.
- The Chargers released Joey Bosa.
- Raiders re-signed Max Crosby to a three-year extension worth $106 million.
- The Seahawks released wide receiver Tyler Lockett.
- DK Metcalf was traded to the Steelers, the Steelers gave a fifth-round pick.
- Divante Adams to the Rams, the Rams gave him a two-year deal.
- Sam Darnold signed with the Seahawks for a three-year, $100.5 million deal.
- Laramey Tunsil traded to the Commanders, the Commanders gave several picks in this year’s and next year’s NFL drafts.
- Justin Feilds signed with the Jets for a two-year $40 million deal.
- Najee Haris was signed by the Chargers for a one-year $9.5 million deal.
- Daniel Jones to the Colts, the Colts gave him a one-year $14 million deal.
- Ravens take Deandre Hopkins for a one-year $6 million deal.
- Joey Bosa goes to the Bills for a deal of one year for $12.6 million.
- The Rams released Cooper Cup
- Cooper Cup signed with the Seahawks for a three-year $45 million deal.
- Milton Williams to the Patriots for a four-year $104 million deal.
- Josh Sweat to the Cardinals for a four-year contract worth $76.4 million.
- Ja’mmar Chase re-signed with the Bengals for $161 million over four years.
- Tee Higgins resigns with the Bengals for a four-year $115 million deal.
Fires and Hires:
The Saints fired Dennis Allen and hired Kellen Moore, Super Bowl-winning team, the Eagles, offensive coordinator.
The Cowboys let Mike McCarthy go and hired Brian Schottenheimer.
The Raiders fired Antonio Peirce and hired Pete Carroll.
The Jaguars fired Doug Peterson and hired Liam Coen.
The Jets finally hired Aaron Glenn as their head coach.
Ben Johnston is the new coach of the Bears.
The Patriots fired Jerod Mayo and hired Mike Vrabel.
Thoughts on this Off-season:
“The NFL trades this off-season have each and every one of the NFL teams fired up for this upcoming season, and will bring this next football season even more touchdowns and celebrations to come.”
– Cole Harris
Blake Cook shares, “I do not like that the Rams [ his favorite team ] cut Cooper Cup, because he is a fantastic player.
All in all, each and every off-season has brought electrifying events and news that have changed the course of the NFL. Challenges and season-changing improvements can occur over this short period, which allows each season to have a different outcome that could shock players and the people who view them. The NFL off-season is not too well-known in the world of sports, but it is an action-packed time for teams and their fans.
