Grading 2025 NFL Free-Agency Signings and Trades for Thursday's Latest Moves

NFL free agency is in full swing now.

After a wild legal tampering period, things have settled down a bit. Thursday marks the second official day of free agency, and while dozens of players have already found new homes, there’s still quite a bit of meat left on the proverbial bone.

A pair of quarterbacks who have won Super Bowls remain on the open market. So does the 2021 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, who was released Wednesday. There are still quality options available at any number of positions, from wide receiver and the offensive line to edge-rushers and cornerbacks.

Bleacher Report has been on top of the free-agency comings and goings from the jump, and Thursday is no different. As the day progresses, we’ll be tracking all the signings made and offering up our assessment of whether those deals were bargains or boondoggles.

Now, let’s dig into who’s headed where—and for how much.

Chargers Re-Sign QB Taylor Heinicke

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Contract Terms : One year, $6.2 million (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

Fans across the NFL are still waiting to see where Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are going to wind up. But we know the 2025 team of one more veteran quarterback Thursday evening.

And he isn’t going anywhere.

Taylor Heinicke’s first season with the Chargers was an uneventful one—he attempted just five passes all season. But over eight seasons with five teams, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has started 29 games and thrown for 6,663 yards with 39 touchdowns and a passer rating of 84.1.

Heinicke is what he is—a backup quarterback you don’t want starting more than a game or two in a season. But he’s solid in that role and does have a fair amount of experience, and $6.2 million isn’t bad for a capable Plan B under center.

Grade: B

Bears Sign WR Olamide Zaccheaus

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per Chris Emma of 670 The Score)

Olamide Zaccheaus had arguably the best season of his six-year career last year with the Washington Commanders—a career-high 45 catches for 506 yards and three touchdowns.

Now, he’ll be trying to back up those numbers catching passes from a new quarterback in Caleb Williams after inking a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears.

With Keenan Allen apparently headed out of Chicago after one season with the team, the Bears needed a third wide receiver to roll out alongside youngster Rome Odunze and veteran DJ Moore.

Zaccheaus has yet to have a professional season with 50 catches or 550 receiving yards. But he showed some real aptitude racking up yards after the catch last year—his 284 yards in that category last season smashed his career best.

It’s a low-risk move that could pay off in a major way for Da Bears.

Grade: B+

Dolphins Re-Sign OG Liam Eichenberg

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

The Dolphins haven’t been especially active in the early days of free agency. But on Thursday the team made a move to stabilize the offensive line.

Liam Eichenberg has played his entire four-year career with the Dolphins, including 17 games and 14 starts in 2024. Over 1,037 snaps for the Dolphins, per Pro Football Focus, the 27-year-old allowed a pair of sacks.

Eichenberg wasn’t great last year—he graded outside the top 80 guards in the NFL in both run blocking and pass protection. But an upgrade at the position would have come at a steep cost, and a “prove it” deal mitigates Miami’s risk quite a bit.

Is it a “home run” signing? Hardly. But it’s not a bad one either.

Very few one-year deals are.

Grade: C+

Eagles Sign CB Adoree' Jackson

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per ESPN’s Tim McManus)

There was a time when Adoree' Jackson appeared a rising young cornerback. Now, as he enters his ninth NFL season and nears his 30th birthday, Jackson will get a chance to rehabilitate his career with the defending Super Bowl champions.

Jackson’s 2024 was a forgettable one—he made just five starts for the New York Giants and missed time for the sixth year in a row. But Jackson also allowed just 48.8 percent of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed.

Jackson has over 80 NFL starts under his belt, and he’ll help provide some veteran depth in the Philly secondary. He also has experience as both a kick and punt returner.

On a “prove it” deal, it’s hard to find too much fault with this signing.

Grade: B-

Commanders Re-Sign CB Noah Igbinoghene

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per ESPN’s John Keim)

The Commanders are in “win now” mode and have been aggressive in free agency. But sometimes the wise move is to not fix things that are not broken.

Sixth-year veteran Noah Igbinoghene didn’t begin the 2024 season as a starter. But when the team moved rookie Mike Sainristil outside, Igbinoghene moved into the slot. The 25-year-old made 10 starts, finishing the season with 55 total tackles and seven passes defensed.

Igbinoghene was quietly solid in coverage, allowing 56.3 percent of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed with a passer rating against of 86.4.

Is Igbinoghene a great cornerback? No. But he’s a solid pro who knows the defense in the nation’s capital, and a one-year deal minimizes the risk to the team.

Igbinoghene’s third team appears to have been the charm.

Grade: B

Chiefs Sign QB Gardner Minshew

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per ESPN)

The saga of Gardner Minshew rolls on. But if he makes a start before Week 18 in 2025, it will mean that disaster struck.

After being waived by the Raiders with a failed physical designation, Minshew was scooped up by the Chiefs, where he will back up Patrick Mahomes. Terms weren’t diosclosed, although given Kansas City’s cap situation Minshew all but certainly could have gotten more cheese elsewhere.

The 28-year-old opened last season as the starter in Las Vegas but admittedly struggled—nine touchdown passes, 10 interceptions and two wins in nine starts.

But while Minshew may be a bad starter, he’s a high-end backup—he has started 46 games and has twice as many touchdowns as interceptions for his career with a passer rating nearing 90.

It’s a Plan B the Chiefs pray they never have to use. But it’s still a solid Plan B.

Grade: B

Dolphins Sign RB Alexander Mattison

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques)

The Miami Dolphins didn’t waste any time addressing their running back depth after losing Raheem Mostert to the Las Vegas Raiders. In fact, they did so by signing Vegas’ leading rusher from last season.

“Leading rusher” is a relative concept with Alexander Mattison. He had only 420 rushing yards and averaged a measly 3.2 yards per carry last season.

Mattison had almost 900 total yards two years ago with the Minnesota Vikings, but he hasn’t averaged four yards per carry since 2020.

The 26-year-old was conceivably brought in as a short-yardage complement to De’Von Achane, but even then, he’s an uninspiring option.

It’s hard to view moving from Mostert to Mattison as anything but a downgrade for the Dolphins.

Grade: C-

Vikings Trade OG Ed Ingram to Texans

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Vikings Get: 2026 sixth-round pick

Texans Get: OG Ed Ingram

Source: ESPN's Kevin Seifert

The Houston Texans have taken a buzzsaw to their offensive line this week, trading away offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and offensive guard Kenyon Green. On Thursday, the Texans were on the receiving end of a trade for an O-lineman.

But whether Houston is any better off up front is up for debate.

Granted, the Texans only had to give up a 2026 sixth-round pick to acquire offensive guard Ed Ingram from the Minnesota Vikings. But there’s a reason why Ingram was available for that price.

He was terrible last year before being benched midseason, allowing five sacks in 580 snaps, per Pro Football Focus.

At 26, there’s still a chance that Ingram can turn his NFL career around. But Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud can’t be especially happy with how the protection in front of him is shaping up in 2025.

Grade: C (Vikings); C- (Vikings)

Chargers Sign DT Da’Shawn Hand

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Contract Terms : One year, up to $3.35 million (per Mike Garafolo of NFL.com)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh puts a high priority on the offensive and defensive lines. The Bolts added a piece to the latter with defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand—and it was one of the better signings of the day.

Hand doesn’t add much in the way of pass-rushing. The 6’3”, 302-pounder has only five sacks in seven seasons. But Hand is stout against the run and played well for the Miami Dolphins last year.

At 29, Hand should have at least a few decent seasons left in the tank. Given some of the other contracts that have been doled out this week to defensive tackles, getting a starter-caliber player for less than $3.5 million is a relative bargain.

Grade: A-

Commanders Re-Sign WR Noah Brown

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Contract Terms : One year, up to $4.5 million (per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post)

Wide receiver Noah Brown was on the receiving end of arguably the most exciting throw of Jayden Daniels’ rookie season in Washington. He's now on the receiving end of a nice payday to remain with the Commanders.

All told, Brown’s 35 catches for 453 yards and a touchdown last season weren’t especially impressive. But it marks the third straight year that the 29-year-old hit 450 receiving yards, and two years ago in Dallas, he averaged 17.2 yards per reception.

Washington’s top two wide receivers are set in Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel Sr. But after losing Dyami Brown to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Commanders kept Brown in the fold to round out the receiving corps around them.

The money’s a little steep for the production, but it’s not a terrible contract.

Grade: C-

Raiders Sign RB Raheem Mostert

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Contract Terms : One year, $2.1 million (per NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe)

The Las Vegas Raiders are undergoing an offensive overhaul in 2025 under new head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. On Thursday, they added veteran running back Raheem Mostert, who has ties to Kelly.

Mostert had a career season (and then some) in 2023 with the Miami Dolphins, rushing for over 1,000 yards and leading the NFL with 18 rushing touchdowns. But Mostert is also about to turn 33 years old, has a fairly extensive injury history and saw his yards per carry drop by a full 1.5 yards last season.

If the Raiders brought Mostert in as a veteran complement to a young running back (cue Raiders fans dreaming of Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty), then this isn’t a bad move. But expecting Mostert to both stay healthy and perform well in the long run at his age is asking for trouble.

Grade: C

Saints Sign CB Isaac Yiadom

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Contract Terms : Three years, $9 million, $4.9 million guaranteed (via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network)

The New Orleans Saints entered free agency with the worst salary-cap situation in the league. Some wheeling and dealing enabled them to make a few moves, but they still need to find players who they can bring in for a reasonable amount.

They found one on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with veteran cornerback Isaac Yiadom that averages $3 million per season. The eighth-year pro spent the 2024 season with the San Francisco 49ers, starting five games and making 46 total tackles.

Yiadom isn’t an elite talent by any stretch, but he has been decent over the past few seasons. In both 2023 and 2024, the 29-year-old allowed less than 60 percent of the passes thrown in his direction to be completed and had a passer rating against below 90.

At a position where salaries for even middling options can escalate quickly, getting even a sub-package corner for $3 million a year is a good move, even if it won’t inspire a ton of attaboys from fans.

Grade: B+

Steelers Sign QB Mason Rudolph

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Contract Terms : Two years, $8.5 million, $4.5 million guaranteed (via Mike Garafalo of NFL Network)

There has been no shortage of speculation regarding the quarterback situation in Pittsburgh. On Thursday, the Steelers brought in a veteran signal-caller—just not the one that most expected.

After one season with the Tennessee Titans, seventh-year veteran Mason Rudolph is back in the Steel City. The 29-year-old made five starts for the Titans last year, completing 64 percent of his passes for 1,530 yards and nine touchdowns with nine interceptions.

Rudolph spent the first five seasons of his career in Pittsburgh, completing 63.5 percent of his passes for just under 3,100 yards and 19 touchdowns with a passer rating of 86.9. He made 13 starts over that span, winning eight.

That winning percentage aside, Rudolph’s contract is that of a clear backup. The Steelers are simply bringing back a familiar face while they await a decision from Aaron Rodgers on where he’s playing in 2025.

Should Rodgers spurn the Steelers, things could get very interesting in Pittsburgh. There’s not much talent left on the veteran market at the position, and a Steelers team with playoff aspirations heading toward the draft with Rudolph as its QB1 is most assuredly not what the team had planned not long ago.

Grade: B-

Eagles Sign EDGE Joshua Uche

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Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

After watching edge-rusher Josh Sweat sign a massive deal with the Arizona Cardinals, the Philadelphia Eagles found themselves with a need at the position. They addressed that need Thursday by bringing in 26-year-old edge-rusher Joshua Uche on a one-year contract.

A second-round pick of the New England Patriots in 2020, Uche’s best season came in 2022, when he erupted for 11.5 sacks with the Pats. The 26-year-old has been unable to duplicate that success since, managing just five sacks over the past two years with New England and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Signing with the Eagles gives Uche an opportunity to get his lagging career back on track as a rotational pass-rusher with the defending Super Bowl champions. For the Eagles, it’s a low-risk gamble that Uche can recapture his form from a few years ago.

It’s another savvy signing by Eagles general manager Howie Roseman.

Grade: B

Buccaneers Sign LB Anthony Walker Jr.

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Contract Terms: One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

Last season, veteran linebacker Anthony Walker spent a chunk of the season making the defensive play-calls for the Miami Dolphins. Now, the journeyman will be moving up the Florida coast to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Over eight seasons, Walker has started 83 games for the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and Dolphins. His best season came back in 2019 with the Colts, although Walker eclipsed 100 total tackles three times between 2018 and 2021.

Durability has been an issue with the 29-year-old. He has missed time in each of the past four seasons. Walker also isn't the rangiest of linebackers. He’s something of a “throwback” player who's much better against the run than in coverage.

But assuming that the terms of this deal are modest, Walker is a capable, experienced player who could challenge to be Tampa’s second starter at linebacker opposite longtime stalwart Lavonte David.

Grade: B-

Other Signings

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Buccaneers Sign CB Kindle Vildor

Contract Terms: One year, $1.17 million (per Greg Auman of Fox Sports)

NFL teams can never have too much depth in the secondary. Tampa added some early Thursday, bringing in Vildor on a one-year, veteran-minimum deal.

The 27-year-old Vildor made two starts for the Detroit Lions last year, tallying 16 total tackles and three pass breakups. His most extensive playing time came back in 2021 and 2022, when he made 21 starts for the Chicago Bears.

This is a depth and special teams signing, but it’s hard to find fault in a vet-minimum deal for a cornerback with some experience as a starter in the NFL.

Grade: B

Jets Re-Sign LB Jamin Davis

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports)

Jamin Davis was a first-round pick of the Washington Commanders back in 2021. The 26-year-old hasn’t come close to living up to his draft slot, but after he bounced around the league last year, the Jets are bringing Davis back on a one-year deal.

Davis started 15 games and topped 100 total tackles as a 15-game starter for the Commanders in 2022, but it's far from a sure thing that he’ll make New York’s 53-man roster.

Grade: C

Buccaneers Sign LB K.J. Britt

Contract Terms: One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers played musical linebackers Thursday. While the aforementioned Anthony Walker Jr. moved from Miami to Tampa, fifth-year veteran K.J. Britt moved from the Buccaneers to the Dolphins.

Britt was mainly a reserve with the Buccaneers, although he set career highs in starts (11) and total tackles (72) last season.

Britt isn’t an elite talent by any stretch, but he brings some experience to the table in Miami. The 25-year-old should slot in as Miami’s No. 1 reserve linebacker behind Tyrel Dodson and Jordyn Brooks.

Grade: C+

Commanders Re-Sign WR K.J. Osborn

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

K.J. Osborn had a 2024 season to forget, logging only seven catches for 57 yards over eight games. But he showed enough in one game with the Washington Commanders to earn a do-over. The 27-year-old is returning to the nation’s capital on a one-year deal.

Osborn has flashed at times in the past, but he has never had more than 60 catches or 650 yards in a season.

If Osborn plays a significant role in the Washington offense, something has gone terribly wrong.

Grade: C

Saints Re-Sign OL Will Clapp

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Katherine Terrell)

Offensive lineman Will Clapp played the first four years of his career in New Orleans, starting seven games. Now, after stints with the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills, the 29-year-old is headed back to the Big Easy.

Clapp’s 2024 season essentially wasn’t. He played in just one game for the Bills. However, Clapp made 11 starts in Los Angeles in 2023, allowing one sack in just over 700 snaps, per Pro Football Focus.

In terms of PFF grades, Clapp has been bad in recent years. But as a depth signing likely for limited money, adding the 29-year-old isn’t a terrible idea.

Grade: C

Commanders Re-Sign OL Michael Deiter

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s John Keim)

Over six seasons in the NFL, offensive lineman Michael Deiter has started 35 games, including two for the Washington Commanders last year. He'll now return Washington in 2025 after signing a one-year deal.

Deiter started 15 games for the Miami Dolphins as a rookie in 2019, but his playing time has decreased as his career has progressed. The 28-year-old played only 232 snaps last year for the Commanders and surrendered three sacks, per Pro Football Focus.

That sacks-allowed-per-snaps-played ratio is awful. But if the Commanders didn’t pay much to retain him, every team can use more offensive line depth.

Grade: C-

Commanders Re-Sign DT Sheldon Day

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per ESPN’s John Keim)

Defensive tackle Sheldon Day was just a rotational player last year, logging 24 total tackles. But head coach Dan Quinn referred to the 30-year-old as a “glue guy” last year, and the Commanders put their money where Quinn’s mouth is Thursday.

This grade assumes that said money isn’t especially substantial. He’s a rotational player who's the wrong side of 30.

But so long as the financial terms are reasonable, bringing back a player who was an important voice in the locker room and veteran leader is a good idea.

Grade: B

Eagles Sign TE Harrison Bryant

Contract Terms : One year, $2 million (per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport)

Tight end Harrison Bryant hasn’t exactly blown up the stat sheet. He had 22 catches for 167 yards over the last two years with the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders. However, the Philadelphia Eagles clearly saw something they liked in the soon-to-be 27-year-old.

This signing is likely more about special teams than offense, as Bryant has never had even 250 receiving yards in a season before. But he has managed to be something of a red-zone threat. He's found the end zone 10 times over five seasons despite just 98 career receptions.

Grade: C-

Chargers Sign DT Naquan Jones

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Kris Rhim)

The Chargers double-dipped at defensive tackle on Thursday. In addition to bringing in Da’Shawn Hand, they also added fifth-year veteran Naquan Jones on a one-year contract.

The 27-year-old has made only eight starts over four NFL seasons. But last year with the Arizona Cardinals, he set career highs in sacks (3) and quarterback pressures (6).

Jones is another (presumably) inexpensive addition to the Chargers’ defensive front.

Grade: B-

Falcons Re-Up Two Reserve OL

Contract Terms : Terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Marc Raimondi)

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be making a concerted effort to keep the band together on the offensive line—including reserves.

Veteran offensive tackle Storm Norton will return for a third season with the team. The 30-year-old made one start for the Falcons last year, playing 128 snaps per Pro Football Focus.

Brandon Parker was a third-round pick of the Oakland Raiders in 2018. He joined the Falcons last year and spent most of the season on the practice squad.

That both linemen are lumped together here is indicative of how bad an idea it would be if either played significant snaps in 2025. But every team needs depth on the offensive line, and sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t.

Grade: C

Commanders Re-Up OT Trent Scott

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s John Keim)

A 31-year-old journeyman, Scott started the NFC Championship Game for the Commanders after Sam Cosmi went down for the season. He was also on the receiving end of Jayden Daniels’ first touchdown pass.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that per Pro Football Focus, during the 192 snaps Scott did play, he was mostly terrible—the 6’5”, 320-pounder didn’t allow a sack, but he graded outside the top 100 tackles in both run blocking and pass protection.

In other words, it was a very Thursday signing.

Grade: C

Giants Bring Back OG Aaron Stinnie

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler)

The theme Thursday appears to be offensive line depth, and the Giants got in on the action by bringing back veteran guard Aaron Stinnie.

A seventh-year veteran, Stinnie joined the Giants a year ago, playing in 16 games with three starts. Per Pro Football Focus, Stinnie played 193 snaps and didn’t allow a sack, but he did commit a pair of penalties. Stinnie made 11 starts for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the year before, allowing a pair of sacks in a little over 700 snaps.

The 31-year-old is a decent reserve. ‘Nuff said.

Grade: C+

Vikings Sign OT Justin Skule

Contract Terms : Terms undisclosed (per The Athletic’s Alec Lewis)

A sixth-year veteran who started five games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year (four at right tackle and one at left tackle), the 28-year-old played 361 snaps (via Pro Football Focus) in Tampa in 2024, committing a pair of penalties and surrendering four sacks.

As a full-time starter, the 6’6”, 315-pounder would probably be a liability. But having a capable “swing” tackle is important for NFL teams, and Skule can fill that role well.

Assuming that the contract terms are reasonable, it’s a good get for the Vikings.

Grade: B

Patriots Sign EDGE K‘Lavon Chaisson

Contract Terms : One year, $3 million (per ESPN’s Mike Reiss)

By just about any objective measure, edge-rusher K’Lavon Chaisson has been a bust. The 20th overall pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, Chaisson has just 10 sacks in five professional seasons.

However, half of those sacks came a year ago with the Las Vegas Raiders—and the New England Patriots saw enough from the 25-year-old to sign him to a one-year deal that could be worth up to $5 million.

Is Chaisson ever going to live up to his first-round billing? Probably not. But he had some success last year with the Raiders, and a Patriots team that finished last season dead last in the league with 28 sacks can use all the help it can get.

Grade: B-

Commanders Sign DE Jacob Martin

Contract Terms : One year, $3 million (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter)

There haven’t been many teams more aggressive this week than the Commanders, whether it’s in free agency or via trade. And while there have been plenty of “splash” signings, there have also been a number of second- and third-tier ones.

Jacob Martin is racking up helmet stickers for his suitcase as he enters his eighth professional season—the Commanders will be the seventh team he has played for. Last year with the Chicago Bears, Martin managed just 15 tackles, although he did log three sacks.

Given that this deal is worth “up to” $3 million, the actual terms of the deal are likely significantly lower. But it’s still difficult to get too excited about a clear depth signing on the defensive line.

Grade: C

Lions Sign QB Kyle Allen

Contract Terms : Terms undisclosed (via Mike Garafolo of NFL.com)

It’s a sad day in Pittsburgh—the Kyle Allen era is over.

In his one year with the Steelers, Allen posted a gaudy quarterback rating of 118.7. Of course, the 29-year-old also only attempted one pass, completing it for 19 yards.

Joking aside, Allen has started 19 games since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He’s 7-12 in those starts, with a career completion percentage of 62.7, 26 touchdowns, 21 interceptions and a passer rating of 82.3.

Allen likely cost the Lions very little, and he does have almost 20 career starts under his belt.

But Detroit will be well-served indeed if all his game action comes in the preseason.

Grade: C-

Buccaneers Sign OT Charlie Heck

Contract Terms : One year, terms undisclosed (per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler)

On a day that was short on star power but long on reserve linemen finding new homes, it’s fitting that the final entry is a swing tackle.

Charlie Heck has quite the pedigree as an offensive lineman—his father Andy played for over a decade in the NFL and is the offensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. But Heck has started five games in a season just once, and he switched teams midseason last year and spent most of 2024 on practice squads. Per PFF, in 117 snaps last year, the 6’8”, 311-pounder surrendered one sack. His grades at that site were, um, ungood—but it’s a small sample size.

He's an OK backup on a good day. But Thursday was a good day for OK backups.

Grade: C-