Dolphins
- The Dolphins signed QB Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal that includes a $22.5 million signing bonus, a $1.25 million fully guaranteed salary in 2026, a $21.5 million fully guaranteed salary in 2027, a $2 million roster bonus in March 2028, and a $20.5 million salary in 2028, totaling $45 million over the first two years as Miami’s new QB1 with a decision to be made in 2028. (Pelissero)
- The Dolphins signed K Zane Gonzalez to a one-year, $1.487 million deal that includes a $100,000 signing bonus, a $1.3 million salary, and $87,500 in per-game active roster bonuses. (Wilson)
Jets
Geno Smith was drafted by the Jets and is now returning at the end of his career after stints with the Seahawks and Raiders.
“Complete full circle moment back to where it all began,” Smith told Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. “I’m excited to connect with my new teammates and coaches and everyone in the building as well as build a new relationship with the fan base and community.”
- Trade details: The Raiders will pay $16.2 million, the Jets will take on $3.3 million, and Smith will get $19.5 million, more than his $18.5 million guarantee. (Breer)
- The Jets signed S Dane Belton to a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million, including $3.5 million guaranteed with a $2.5 million signing bonus. His salary is $1.49 million, including $1 million fully guaranteed, and he will earn $30,000 per-game active roster bonuses. He is also eligible for up to $2 million in playtime, playoffs, interceptions, and Pro Bowl incentives. (Wilson)
Patriots
- Aaron Wilson reports that the Patriots’ one-year deal with LB Jesse Luketa is for $1.145 million.
- The Patriots signed QB Tommy DeVito to a two-year, $4.4 million deal that includes $2 million guaranteed, a $650,000 signing bonus, a fully guaranteed $1.15 million salary in 2026, and a $1.6 million salary in 2027 with $200,000 guaranteed, along with up to $425,000 in annual per-game active roster bonuses, a $75,000 annual workout bonus, and $1.5 million in playtime incentives that bring the maximum average annual value to $3.7 million. (Wilson)
- The Patriots signed DT Dre’Mont Jones to a deal worth $36.5 million that includes $23.1 million guaranteed, an $11 million signing bonus, salaries of $2.3 million fully guaranteed in 2026, $9.8 million fully guaranteed in 2027, and $8.8 million in 2028, $60,000 per-game active roster bonuses annually, a $180,000 annual workout bonus, and $1 million in annual playtime incentives, bringing the maximum average annual value to $13.166 million. (Wilson)
- The Patriots signed FB Reggie Gilliam to a three-year, $10.8 million deal that includes $6 million guaranteed, a $2.4 million signing bonus, a $1.3 million fully guaranteed salary in 2026, a $2.3 million fully guaranteed salary in 2027, a $2.7 million salary in 2028, $35,000 per-game active roster bonuses annually, and up to $400,000 in annual playtime incentives, bringing the maximum average annual value to $4 million. (Wilson)
- The Patriots signed G Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million deal that includes $21 million guaranteed, a $7.2 million signing bonus, his 2026 base salary and workout bonus fully guaranteed, a $7 million guarantee for 2027, and up to $4.25 million in annual per-game roster bonuses. (OTC)
- The Patriots are not tendering ERFA DT Isaiah Iton, according to his agent, Jesse Foreman of Delta Sports Group. (Kyed)
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