NFL Free Agency Begins
The NFL free agency contact period opens at noon on Monday, marking the start of a dynamic period filled with strategic signings and contract adjustments across the league.
Atlanta Falcons Secure Defensive Addition
The Falcons have finalized a deal to sign defensive player Divine Deablo. The former Raiders linebacker, drafted in the third round in 2021, recorded 63 tackles and a sack in his previous season. The two-year contract is valued at $14 million, including $8 million guaranteed, structured as a one-year deal with a club option.
Other Notable Moves in the Market
A notable signing comes as a safety, previously with a Miami team, joins the Giants on a three-year agreement valued at $45.3 million, with potential earnings up to $46.8 million and $30.3 million guaranteed. In another significant move, a quarterback of interest for the Falcons has been highlighted as a major loss on the first day of free agency, having secured an arrangement worth at least $90 million for 14 games of play.
Shifts Influenced by Rivalry and Contract Negotiations
Former adversary Sean Payton continues to shape the landscape as interest emerged in a linebacker who ultimately signed a three-year deal valued at up to $35 million with a Denver team. This signing adds another layer to the evolving picture of competitive maneuvers.
Departure of a Key Falcon and New Beginnings
Following his release, a prominent defensive player from the Falcons has now joined Chicago on a three-year deal worth $43.5 million, featuring $28.5 million guaranteed. The move suggests that a contract restructuring was in play, with the player opting for the release over the proposed terms.
Additional Defensive Moves
The Denver team also added defensive depth by signing a former standout safety on a three-year contract worth $45 million, with $20 million guaranteed. Furthermore, demand for safety positions is evident as several players have recently left their previous teams, leaving an opening adjacent to a current expected contributor at the position for the Falcons.
