NFL Free Agency Tracker: Justin Fields and Josh Myers Join the Jets, Joey Bosa Joins the Bills and Chase Young Lands $51 Million Deal from Saints

Fields to Wear No. 7 for Jets

After signing with the Jets on Monday, Fields revealed his new jersey number on Friday. Having worn No. 1 at Ohio State and for the Chicago Bears and No. 2 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Fields will now wear No. 7 in New York.

The pick is in for @justnfields' jersey number!

Staff took their best guess on what number Justin would wear... and he confirmed. pic.twitter.com/XaM0pxz7jS

— New York Jets (@nyjets) March 14, 2025

Jonah Jackson Gets A Contract Extension

As part of his trade from the Los Angeles Rams to the Chicago Bears last week, former Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson received a one-year contract extension that extends his contract through 2027 while also $12.25 million in total guarantees to his contract for 2026.

As part of his trade to the #Bears, G Jonah Jackson received a one-year contract extension through 2027 and added guarantees in 26 ($7 million fully gtd, $5.25m more for injury).

Hell get all $17.5 million he was slated to earn this season in the deal he signed with the #Rams. pic.twitter.com/5MhIjJCcKs

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2025

Jackson was initially set to be under contract with the Bears for two more years after signing a three-year, $51 million contract with the Rams in 2023. He is now under contract for three years with the Bears, who acquired him in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.

Noah Brown Returns to the Commanders

Former Ohio State wide receiver Noah Brown is getting another season alongside star young quarterback Jayden Daniels after signing a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million to return to the Washington Commanders, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Sources: Free-agent WR Noah Brown who caught the Hail Mary touchdown pass that ignited the Commanders season is retuning to Washington on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million. pic.twitter.com/BbN84UFQ0A

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2025

Brown, a seventh-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, has had a successful NFL career relative to that draft position. Now entering his eighth year in the league with his third different team, Brown is fresh off of three consecutive 450-yard receiving seasons. In 2024, he caught 35 passes for 453 yards and one touchdown. He'll play alongside former Ohio State teammate and Commanders star wideout Terry McLaurin.

Dre’Mont to the Titans

Former Ohio State defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones is heading to the Tennessee Titans on a one-year deal with a max value of $10 million, according to multiple reports.

Source: Titans are signing free-agent DL Dre'Mont Jones to a one-year, $10 million deal. pic.twitter.com/wShtb8Isv4

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2025

Titans signing DT Dre'Mont Jones to one-year, $8.5 million deal with a max value of $10 million, per @TomPelissero https://t.co/z6tJy5Jl7B pic.twitter.com/tv25UOjLQC

— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 13, 2025

Jones joins the Titans after two years with the Seattle Seahawks, who released him last week. The Titans will be his third NFL team as he previously spent four years with the Denver Broncos, who selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.

Another Buckeye in New York

The New York Jets’ offense will now include four members of Ohio State’s 2019 and 2020 teams as former Buckeye center Josh Myers has joined the Jets on a one-year, $3.5 million contract.

Former #Packers center Josh Myers has agreed to terms with the #Jets on a one-year, $3.5-million deal, per source.

Four-year starter in Green Bay back with Justin Fields, his Ohio State teammate. pic.twitter.com/uqdPjskyYu

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 12, 2025

Myers joins former Ohio State teammates Justin Fields (who signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Jets on Monday), Garrett Wilson and Jeremy Ruckert in New York. Myers changes teams for the first time in his NFL career after four years with the Green Bay Packers, who selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Bosa Joins the Bills

Despite rumors that he would join his younger brother with the San Francisco 49ers, Joey Bosa signed with the Buffalo Bills instead, inking a one-year deal with the team according to multiple reports.

More details: Joey Bosa gets $12M guaranteed with upside to $15.6M, source says. https://t.co/Nsp5U5WaKf

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2025

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Order your Joey Bosa jersey now: https://t.co/MQNhtVheGX pic.twitter.com/xuQDiDsUAY

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) March 14, 2025

According to The Athletic’s Mike Silver, the Bills outbid the 49ers and the Miami Dolphins for Bosa, with the 49ers offering less than $10 million compared to the minimum of $12 million he’ll receive from the Bills.

Bosa joins the Bills after nine seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers in which he made five Pro Bowls. It’s the first time he’s switched teams in his NFL career.

Chase Young Lands $51 Million Deal from Saints

Chase Young during the 2024 season (Photo: Stephen Lew – Imagn Images)

After signing a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints last offseason, Chase Young re-signed with the Saints on Monday, landing a three-year, $51 million deal that could be worth up to $57 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Young lands a long-term deal from the Saints after a strong first season in New Orleans in which he had 31 tackles, 5.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, 21 quarterback hits and 73 quarterback pressures.

Malik Harrison Signs with Steelers

Former Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to the NFL Network.

Linebacker Malik Harrison to the #Steelers on a two-year, $10 million deal, per me and @MikeGarafolo

Deal negotiated by Milk and Honey Sports

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2025

Harrison spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Ravens after Baltimore selected him in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft. He collected a total of 174 tackles and played in 76 games for the Ravens, starting 34. In 2024, he posted a career-high 54 tackles and his only two career sacks.

Luke Farrell Signs with 49ers

The second Buckeye to sign a deal with a new team in free agency was former Ohio State tight end Luke Farrell, who joined the San Francisco 49ers on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million with $11 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports.

The 49ers with a big addition: Jaguars TE Luke Farrell has agreed to terms with the 49ers on a 3-year contract worth up to $20.250M with $11M guaranteed.

— Ian Rapoport (@rapsheet1.bsky.social) March 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Farrell goes to San Francisco after four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars in which he caught 36 passes for 318 yards while playing primarily as a blocker, just as he did at Ohio State.

Justin Fields Joins the Jets

Justin Fields is reuniting with Garrett Wilson as the New York Jets have signed the former Ohio State quarterback to a two-year, $40 million contract that includes $30 million guaranteed.

Seven Buckeyes Ranked Among Top 100 Free Agents

Seven former Ohio State players are ranked among ESPN’s top 100 free agents entering the start of free agency: Joey Bosa (9), Justin Fields (28), Chase Young (38), J.K. Dobbins (47), Josh Myers (55), Dre’Mont Jones (74) and Baron Browning (88), who has since re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals rather than hitting free agency.

NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal listed six Buckeyes on his list of this year’s top 101 free agents: Fields (19), Myers (35), Young (39), Bosa (57), Dobbins (63) and Browning (73).

Browning, McCullough Sign Contract Extensions

Two former Ohio State players who would have become free agents on Monday instead signed contract extensions to remain with their current teams.

Outside linebacker/edge rusher Baron Browning agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, who made the move to re-sign Browning after trading a sixth-round pick to the Denver Broncos to acquire Browning last November.

Sources: The #AZCardinals are bringing back pass-rusher Baron Browning, as they are in agreement on 2-year deal. After trading for him, Browning sticks.

He gets $15M base over 2 years with upside to $19M in a deal done by @ErikBurkhardt and @Leah_Knight of @RocNationSports. pic.twitter.com/HfD9TnglqK

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2025

The Atlanta Falcons made a long-term commitment to Liam McCullough, who’s been their long snapper since 2022, by signing him to a four-year contract extension on Thursday.

God is good, Jesus saves. Grateful for every opportunity the Lord has brought me, for new relationships, renewed relationships, and for the family, friends, and teammates that enable me to do what I do. Feeling incredibly blessed- all smiles for 4 MORE YEARS as an Atlanta Falcon! pic.twitter.com/QYKUqJvPCt

— Liam McCullough (@LiamMcCullough2) March 7, 2025

Joey Bosa Released by Chargers

Joey Bosa became a free agent for the first time in his NFL career when he was released by the Los Angeles Chargers after nine years with the team.

It’s been heavily rumored that Bosa will join his younger brother Nick with the San Francisco 49ers. Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard reported Sunday that “good conversations” are taking place between Bosa and the 49ers.

Meanwhile, I've heard Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like it's headed toward a deal.

Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal + incentives.

— Tim Kawakami (@timkawakami) March 9, 2025

The Miami Dolphins also reportedly have “strong interest” in Bosa, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

While the idea of playing with his brother Nick in San Francisco appeals to Joey Bosa, he is expected to garner strong interest from the Dolphins, per source.

Miami ranked 27th in the league in sacks in 2024. pic.twitter.com/wlRWRaroYo

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 9, 2025

Jonah Jackson Traded from Rams to Bears

Before the start of free agency, one of the Buckeyes who landed a big contract in last year’s free agent market was traded to a new team as the Los Angeles Rams traded former Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a sixth-round pick, one year after signing him to a three-year, $51 million contract.