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NFL free agency doesn’t officially begin until Wednesday.
If you weren’t able to keep track of everything, we’ve got you covered. Here are five under-the-radar moves from Monday’s free-agent frenzy that you might have missed.
DE Haason Reddick (Buccaneers)
Reddick is coming off a weird season. Following a lengthy holdout, Reddick appeared in 10 games for the New York Jets. Once he returned to the field, it wasn’t at the level of play we’ve come to expect out of the two-time Pro Bowler. Reddick finished the season with one sack and 3 QB hits. The lack of production led Reddick to sign a one-year deal with the Buccaneers in free agency.
It should serve as motivation for the talented pass rusher. Before last season, Reddick had established himself as one of the premier defenders in the league over two seasons with the Eagles. He made back-to-back Pro Bowls and finished fourth in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2022. From 2020-23, Reddick registered 50.5 sacks — fourth-most in the NFL during that stretch. The Buccaneers haven’t had a defender with at least 10 sacks in a season since 2021 (Shaquil Barrett). Still just 30 years old, Reddick should have plenty left in the bank.
WR Dyami Brown (Jaguars)
The Jaguars were always going to add to the receiver room after letting WR Christian Kirk and TE Evan Engram go before free agency. They addressed that need by adding former Commander Dyami Brown. Brown’s ability to stretch the field will pair nicely with Jacksonville’s assortment of receivers. His presence should allow star sophomore Brian Thomas Jr. to operate in the slot more.
Additionally, this indicates the Jaguars likely won’t opt to select a WR with the No. 5 overall pick. Some pundits had them linked to Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan. Brown’s overall numbers aren’t impressive. However, he’s a player on the rise. The former third-round pick is only 25 years old and is coming off a strong postseason.
Before Xavier Worthy’s fourth-quarter explosion in the Super Bowl, Brown was leading all pass catchers in receiving yards in the postseason. He was stellar in Washington’s upset win over Detroit, hauling in six receptions for 98 yards.
G James Daniels (Dolphins)
The former second-round pick especially shines as a run blocker — an area the Dolphins desperately needed to improve. Miami’s inability to gain tough yardage on the ground stunted the offense in 2024. Daniels has experience across all three spots across the interior offensive line. If he’s healthy, this could be a home run signing for the Dolphins.
CB Nate Hobbs (Packers)
Nate Hobbs wasn’t one of the bigger names in free agency this season. He’s spent the first four years of his career playing for a Raiders defense that has been up-and-down. However, the Packers inked the 25-year-old to a sizable contract and will deploy him as one of their top defensive backs. The move went a bit under the radar amidst the first day of free agency, but Hobbs could end up being a massive get for Green Bay.
Hobbs’ best season was his rookie year. He shined in Gus Bradley’s defense as an elite nickel corner. When Patrick Graham took over the next year, Hobbs started playing more outside. Hobbs has the size to play on the boundary (6-foot, 195 pounds), but he shines in the slot where his tackling skills are on full display. Packers DC Jeff Hafley’s defensive scheme is closer to Bradley’s than Graham’s. That should help Hobbs be put in the best position for him to succeed.
LB Dre Greenlaw (Broncos)
The Broncos poached a pair of former 49er defenders in free agency. First, Denver’s secondary added former All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga. The safety has dealt with injuries over the last two seasons but is an instinctual defender who has previously played at an elite level. The Broncos arguably have the best cornerback duo in the NFL, but their starting safeties were replacement-level last year. A healthy Hufanga would be a massive upgrade for a team that allowed Justin Simmons to walk last offseason.
