Biggest moves: Signed LB Eric Kendricks. Re-signed LS Trent Sieg

Grade: F

Their biggest moves in the first 30 hours of free agency was to sign a long snapper and an old linebacker. Sure, that’ll fix it. — Christian D’Andrea

Biggest moves: Re-signed LB Demario Davis, re-signed S Tyrann Mathieu, signed LB Willie Gay Jr.

Grade: F

The Saints came into the 2024 league year over the salary cap. They’re the only team projected to be over 2025’s salary cap — and that’s by more than $60 million. It’s a wonder this team can sign anyone, ever. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed OG Robert Hunt, traded for WR Diontae Johnson

Grade: D-

It would’ve been malpractice for the Panthers not to address their roster filled with as many holes as Swiss cheese. Robert Hunt and Diontae Johnson are massive boons to helping Bryce Young from a disastrous rookie season. Beyond that, I won’t be moved by overpaying OK players like A’Shawn Robinson and Josey Jewell. Carolina is desperate, and I totally get it. — Robert Zeglinski

Biggest moves: Re-signed FB Michael Burton, re-signed K Will Lutz

Grade: D

Armed with little recourse thanks to the dead salary cap hit from Russell Wilson’s contract, the Broncos couldn’t really do anything notable during this free agency. That’s a big problem for a mediocre team with no quarterback! Good luck, Sean Payton. — RZ

Biggest moves: Re-signed TE Noah Fant, re-signed DE Leonard Williams, signed S Rayshawn Jenkins

Grade: D+

Seattle had more salary cap space but also weirdly sat on the sidelines for the most part. Bringing back Fant and Williams for continuity helps, but failing to meaningfully address the defensive front otherwise is egregious. Now might have also been a time to trade for a high-end backup (Justin Fields?) to develop behind an aging Geno Smith. Alas, this free agency period probably didn’t feel like a great time to strike for general manager John Schneider — who has earned the benefit of the doubt. — RZ

Biggest moves: Released WR Mike Williams, restructured EDGE Khalil Mack’s contract, signed TE Will Dissly

Grade: C-

The Chargers’ moves in 2024 aren’t *for* 2024. This is a gap year for Jim Harbaugh as he wrangles a mismanaged roster that entered the offseason loaded down with massive veteran contracts and minimal spending room. The important thing here is that these deals set the table for a revival in 2025. — CD

Biggest moves: Traded for CB Carlton Davis, signed EDGE Marcus Davenport, signed OG Graham Glasgow

Grade: C-

Davis is a legitimate No. 1 cornerback who can sand over Detroit’s porous secondary. Davenport is more style than substance but joins an underrated defensive line rotation. Bringing cornerback Emmanuel Mosely back also helps, if even only as a depth piece. Fresh off an NFC title game appearance, the Lions didn’t need much tinkering in free agency. This was about as productive as one could hope. — RZ

Biggest moves: Re-signed DT Chris Jones, re-signed LB Drue Tranquill, signed TE Irv Smith

Grade: Who cares? It’s the Chiefs

Irv Smith, eh? — CD

Biggest moves: Re-signed CB Jaylon Johnson, signed RB D’Andre Swift, signed S Kevin Byard, signed TE Gerald Everett

Grade: C-

The Bears were actually pretty active during free agency, retaining arguably the NFL’s best cornerback (Johnson) while acquiring an excellent “move” tight end in Everett. But I fail to see why it was more important to add another running back in Swift while neglecting a gaping hole at center and No. 2 pass rusher. General manager Ryan Poles clearly prefers the draft as a place to invest in foundational players, but it’s better to go into it with fewer holes than necessary. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed QB Tyrod Taylor, traded for OT Morgan Moses

Grade: C

Tyrod Taylor was a smart acquisition. Now let’s see how much they spend on David Bakhtiari and whomever else Aaron Rodgers tells them to sign. — CD

Biggest moves: Re-signed OT Dion Dawkins, re-signed EDGE A.J. Epenesa, re-signed DaQuan Jones

Grade: C

A.J. Epenesa is a viable rotational edge rusher capable of delivering more. DaQuan Jones is getting old but is a rising tide for a defense that just lost a ton of holdovers. Buffalo lost more than it added, at least on paper, but the players they managed to keep or sign will help. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed EDGE Leonard Floyd, traded for DT Maliek Collins

Grade: C+

Leonard Floyd is an awesome player to pair with a planet-wrecker like Nick Bosa. Collins might be as well alongside Javon Hargrave on the inside. The defending NFC champions did nothing flashy and still accomplished a ton. Though getting some Dre Greenlaw insurance would’ve been nice. — RZ

Biggest moves: Re-signed WR Michael Pittman Jr., re-signed CB Kenny Moore II, re-signed LB Zaire Franklin

Grade: C+

The Colts spent their free agency taking care of their own. With Anthony Richardson set to return this upcoming season, who can blame them? Keep the band together. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed C Lloyd Cushenberry, signed WR Calvin Ridley, signed RB Tony Pollard

Grade: C+

The Titans made one of free agency’s biggest splashes by swooping in for Ridley, who should play effectively alongside DeAndre Hopkins and free up room for Treylon Burks and Chigoziem Okonkwo to thrive. That’s a big deal for Will Levis, but it’s tough to see how the team’s other moves make Tennessee more than mediocre. Pollard and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie bring their own risks despite big salaries, losing defensive Denico Autry hurts more than management may let on, and linebacker Kenneth Murray … well, I’m not sure why the Titans signed him beyond “well, he was a first-round pick once.” — CD

Biggest moves: Signed DT Christian Wilkins, signed QB Gardner Minshew, re-signed C Andre James

Grade: B-

The Raiders had to pay a tax to bring Christian Wilkins into a defense that’s ranked in the top 16 when it comes to points allowed just once in the last two decades. But it was an overpay that makes sense. Time will tell what Minshew’s role will be in Vegas or if the Raiders can minimize his faults like Shane Steichen and the Colts did last year. Still, he’s an upgrade over Aidan O’Connell. — CD

Biggest moves: Re-signed QB Baker Mayfield, re-signed WR Mike Evans, re-signed S Antoine Winfield Jr., re-signed LB Lavonte David

Grade: B-

They kept Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Antoine Winfield Jr. Those were all wins. They just didn’t add much talent to a nine-win team that suddenly has a real threat to contend with in the Atlanta Falcons. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed WR Gabriel Davis, signed C Mitch Morse, signed OG Ezra Cleveland

Grade: B-

The Jaguars looked a lot better before they lost Calvin Ridley. Now we’re talking about No. 1 receiver Christian Kirk while hoping Davis is more consistent than he was in Buffalo. After a down year, Jacksonville has lost significant ground on the rising Houston Texans. But hey, at least it looks like Trevor Lawrence’s interior offensive line is fortified, and that development can’t be discounted. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed EDGE Shaq Barrett, signed C Aaron Brewer, signed LB Jordyn Brooks

Grade: B-

There was virtually no way the Dolphins would reward Christian Wilkins with that contract. Just … no way. With Wilkins officially off the books, Miami went all in on its trenches, banking on whatever Barrett has left in the tank while getting a new starting center in Brewer. Oh, and Jordyn Brooks is no slouch backing up that defensive line while Jordan Poyer is seeking his Buffalo vendetta on the back-end. All in all a productive time. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed RB Josh Jacobs, signed S Xavier McKinney, re-signed CB/KR Keisan Nixon

Grade: B

That’s a lot of money for Josh Jacobs, who averaged 3.5 yards per carry last season. And the vibes after releasing Aaron Jones and David Bakhtiari, well, aren’t good. But McKinney fills a big need and has the flexibility to make the rest of general manager Brian Gutekunst’s offseason much easier. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed DE Danielle Hunter, traded for RB Joe Mixon, re-signed TE Dalton Schultz, signed DE Denico Autry

Grade: B

Hunter, Mixon, and Autry comprise quite a balanced haul. The Texans look like they’re ready to make a leap to Super Bowl contender status, and they still have an entire draft to add talent. — RZ

Biggest moves: Traded for EDGE Brian Burns, signed RB Devin Singletary, signed OG Jon Runyan

Grade: B

Burns being paired with Kayvon Thibodeaux will make a lot of offensive coordinators lose sleep. Singletary is a downgrade from Saquon Barkley, but perhaps not as much as the Eagles might believe at the contract they gave him. All in all, making a move for a younger quality pass-rusher like Burns more or less makes this free agency a success for Big Blue. — RZ

Biggest moves: Re-signed WR Kendrick Bourne, re-signed EDGE Josh Uche, re-signed Hunter Henry, signed QB Jacoby Brissett

Grade: B

The Patriots spent free agency taking care of the key players in their new nucleus while signing Brissett, the steward/mentor for their presumable future young quarterback in the draft. So far, Jerod Mayo is keeping his promise, and the New England rebuild seems to be coming along strong. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed RB Zack Moss, traded RB Joe Mixon, signed S Geno Stone, signed TE Mike Gesicki

Grade: B

The Geno Stone signing is a low-cost, high-reward proposition that may be one of my favorite moves in free agency. Zack Moss can replace what Joe Mixon did at a lower price and Mike Gesicki could be for Joe Burrow what he was meant to be for the 2023 New England Patriots. Of course, this is all one big “incomplete” grade until the Tee Higgins situation is resolved. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed QB Russell Wilson, signed LB Patrick Queen, traded for CB Donte Jackson

Grade: B

Wilson is a worthy $1.2 million gamble as long as you don’t consider how much the Broncos paid him just to go away. Queen is a much better acquisition, even if he isn’t cheap. The Steelers had a significant hole in the middle of the defense and not only got a plus off-ball linebacker but also stole him from one of their biggest rivals. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed RB Aaron Jones, signed EDGE Jonathan Greenard, re-signed OT David Quessenberry, signed EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel

Grade: B

Everything here works except the Sam Darnold signing — in what world did his 2023 necessitate a raise from $4.5 million to $10 million? Otherwise, the Greenard/Van Ginkel edge rush combo makes a ton of sense, and Aaron Jones can be a wonderful buy-low veteran addition to the backfield. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed RB Austin Ekeler, signed C Tyler Bladasz, signed G Nick Allegreti, signed EDGE Dorance Armstrong, signed QB Marcus Mariota

Grade: B+

General manager Adam Peters was cooking this free agency. A multi-purpose back (Ekeler). Two interior offensive line starters (Bladasz and Allegreti). A starting edge defender (Armstrong). A mentor for their presumable young quarterback (Mariota). The future is starting to look bright in the nation’s capital. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed DT Justin Jones, signed CB Sean Murphy-Bunting, signed RB DeeJay Dallas

Grade: B+

Arizona had a ton of gaps to fill and still badly needs more talent to mount a revival. But former Bears defensive linemen Justin Jones and Bilal Nichols are potent, reliable additions to a depleted front and Sean Murphy-Bunting provides relief in the secondary. Even better, all three came at a reasonable cost that keeps the Cardinals’ future versatile. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed RB Saquon Barkley, extended OG Landon Dickerson, signed EDGE Bryce Huff, signed S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Grade: B+

Philadelphia needed to make a splash or two after that stunning collapse to end last season. Getting the all-purpose Barkley and a high-upside edge defender like Huff certainly qualifies. Bringing Gardner-Johnson back should also help fortify a porous secondary while Dickerson becomes one of the Eagles’ new offensive line centerpieces. — RZ

Biggest moves: Re-signed EDGE Za’Darius Smith, traded for WR Jerry Jeudy, signed QB Jameis Winston

Grade: B+

Winston combines the gun-slinging of Joe Flacco with the moderate mobility Cleveland wants in its backup quarterback. The Jeudy trade has tons of upside. Smith’s return was a no-brainer. The Browns didn’t have the cap space to make major moves but did enough to at least maintain 2023’s breakthrough. — CD

Biggest moves: Signed CB Darious Williams, signed OG Jonah Jackson, re-signed OG Kevin Dotson, signed TE Colby Parkinson

Grade: A

Williams returns to Southern California and fills a chasm on the Rams’ defensive boundary. Jonah Jackson solidifies an improved interior to keep Matthew Stafford more consistently upright. And Colby Parkinson is a solid TE2 who can be a useful toy for Sean McVay. The Rams filled major positions of need, didn’t overpay anyone, and have set themselves up for a glorious finish to a fantastic offseason. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed RB Derrick Henry, extended DT Justin Madubuike

Imagine having to stop Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP and the greatest dual-threat offensive player in football history. Now imagine having to worry about stopping Jackson, only for a human Mack Truck to start running over everyone at the second level of your defense before you can blink. That’s the mix the Ravens have now with Jackson and Henry — easily the NFL’s best backfield on paper. Throw in retaining the disruptive Madubuike for the long term, and it’s hard to see how Baltimore loses its perch at the top of the AFC. — RZ

Biggest moves: Signed QB Kirk Cousins, signed WR Darnell Mooney

Grade: A

A franchise in desperate need of credibility found it, at least for one offseason, by landing the best quarterback on the market. $100 million guaranteed for a soon-to-be 36-year-old coming off a torn Achilles could backfire horribly (Falcons history suggests it will). But surrounding Cousins with three former top-10 picks at the skill positions and then adding a former 1,000-yard wideout in Darnell Mooney makes a ton of sense in the post-Arthur Smith era. — CD