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NFL free agency updates: Eagles bring back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, add wideout DeVante Parker; Birds free agent tracker

The Eagles also reached a deal with a former Temple lineman and re-signed two of their own players.

The Eagles are bringing back safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after spending a year in Detroit
The Eagles are bringing back safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson after spending a year in DetroitRead more
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March 12, 7:38 p.m. ET
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Eagles free agency tracker 2024

The Eagles entered the NFL’s free agency period several holes to fill and more than 20 players set to hit the market.

Here's what we know:

March 12, 8:19 p.m. ET
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C.J. Gardner Johnson loves to talk trash

Prior to the Eagles' divisional-round playoff game in 2023, Jeff McLane took a closer look at C.J. Gardner-Johnson and his impressive season in Philly, one that included him leading the NFL in interceptions despite missing five games with a lacerated kidney ...

‘Can’t stand this heat, get out of my way’: Trash-talking C.J. Gardner-Johnson remade himself with the Eagles

March 12, 7:31 p.m. ET
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Eagles bring back safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson

C.J. Gardner-Johnson is headed back to the Eagles.

One year removed from signing away from the Birds, the fiery defensive back has agreed to terms to return on a three-year deal worth up to $33 million, according to league sources.

March 12, 5:39 p.m. ET
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Former Eagle Jalen Mills returns to NFC East

Jalen Mills, who still dons the "Green Goblin" look from his time with the Eagles, is reportedly returning to the NFC East after spending the last three seasons with the Patriots. According to Adam Schefter, Mills has agreed on a one-year deal with the Giants.

Mills, a seventh-round pick who went on to start 49 games for the Eagles at both cornerback and later safety, spent the first five years of his career with the Birds, and won a Super Bowl in 2018. The 29-year-old defensive back made 34 starts for the Patriots over his three seasons there, but recorded just a pair of interceptions in 43 total appearances.

March 12, 5:09 p.m. ET
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Brandon Graham officially re-signs with Eagles

March 12, 4:41 p.m. ET
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Eagles land veteran wideout DeVante Parker

The Eagles are signing wide receiver DeVante Parker to a one-year deal, his agent Jimmy Gould confirmed to The Inquirer.

The contract is fully guaranteed at $4.69 million, with the Eagles paying $1.2 million and the Patriots covering the rest. ESPN was first to report the news of the prospective signing.

March 12, 4:17 p.m. ET
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Report: Linebacker Nicholas Morrow signing with the Bills

March 12, 2:51 p.m. ET
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Eagles re-sign long snapper Rick Lovato

March 12, 2:44 p.m. ET
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With Jason Kelce retiring, Landon Dickerson to embrace 'whatever role comes to me'

For Landon Dickerson, with great investment comes great responsibility.

On Monday, the 25-year-old starting left guard agreed to terms on a four-year extension with the Eagles worth up to $87 million, keeping him under contract through 2028. In the wake of veteran center Jason Kelce’s retirement, Dickerson expressed an understanding that he can undertake more of a leadership role going into his fourth season.

March 12, 1:55 p.m. ET
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Reports: Steelers sign former Ravens LB Patrick Queen

March 12, 1:23 p.m. ET
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Eagles re-sign punter Braden Mann

The Eagles have agreed to terms with punter Braden Mann on a two-year contract extension, the team announced.

Mann, 26, signed with the Eagles on Sept. 18 after spending three seasons with the New York Jets. He eventually replaced Arryn Siposs, earning his first start in Week 3 and playing in the remaining 14 games.

March 12, 1:21 p.m. ET
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Watch: Landon Dickerson speaks to reporters

March 12, 12:53 p.m. ET
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James Franklin reveals part of Howie Roseman's 'sales pitch' to Saquon Barkley

Penn State coach James Franklin told reporters Tuesday that he talked to former Penn State star Saquon Barkley Monday night, after Barkley agreed to sign with the Eagles.

Philadelphia's proximity to Barkley's Lehigh County hometown and to State College was a part of the pitch.

March 12, 12:47 p.m. ET
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Reports: Ravens to sign Derrick Henry

March 11, 11:15 a.m. ET
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Eagles add offensive lineman Matt Hennessy

The Eagles have agreed to terms with free-agent offensive lineman Matt Hennessy, a former Temple product, according to a league source.

PHLY was first to report the news.

March 12, 10:39 a.m. ET
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Marcus Mariota reportedly signing with Commanders

Marcus Mariota is staying in the Eagles’ division.

The 30-year-old quarterback who spent last year behind Jalen Hurts agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, according to an ESPN report.

March 12, 8:52 a.m. ET
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Free agency news: Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones, and the Giants

  1. Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons: Arguably the biggest news on Monday, Cousins is headed to the Falcons on a four-year deal reportedly worth $180 million ($45 million per season) with a $100 million signing bonus. Good thing there are plenty of Kohls stores in Atlanta.

  2. Sam Darnold to the Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings didn't waste any time replacing Cousins, opting for Darnold, the No. 3 pick in the 2018 draft who will be playing for his fourth team in five seasons. Darnold is reportedly signing a one-year, $10 million deal.

  3. Aaron Jones to the Minnesota Vikings: If Jones took the Packers' decision to sign Josh Jacobs personally (as Cowboys defender Micah Parsons did), he'll have a chance to show his former team twice a year, thanks to his decision to sign with the Vikings, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

  4. Giants add Brian Burns, Jon Runyan Jr., and Devin Singletary: Yes, the Eagles landed Saquon Barkley, but the Giants made a slew of moves on Monday. Most notably, they acquired edge rusher Brian Burns in a trade with the Carolina Panthers and landed the son of a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame.

  5. Other notable signings: Former Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew is heading to the Raiders on a two year, $25 million deal; Aaron Rodgers has a new backup, with the Jets signing Tyrod Taylor; the Cowboys are losing running back Tony Pollard to the Titans; Xavier McKinney, a potential safety target for the Eagles, is signing with the Packers.

– Rob Tornoe

March 12, 8:27 a.m. ET
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Eagles fans excited about Saquon Barkley, but most wanted D'Andre Swift back

D’Andre Swift only spent a single season playing for his hometown Eagles and it feels like we barely knew him.

It appears that Philly fans wanted to know him a little more — 88.6% of Inquirer readers voted for Swift to stick around for another season in our annual Stay or Go poll.

March 12, 8:11 a.m. ET
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New York Post features Saquon Barkley in green

March 12, 7:50 a.m. ET
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Reaction to the Eagles adding Saquon Barkley

The Eagles made a splash on Monday by landing former New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley with a three-year, $37.75 million deal.

We know what former Giants running back turned broadcaster Tiki Barber thinks of Barkley's move to Philadelphia. Here's what our Eagles beat writers think of the deal.

March 12, 7:40 a.m. ET
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Eagles still need help at safety. Here are some remaining options.

The Eagles still need help at safety. Fortunately, a number of players that would fit new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s system remain available, according to my colleague EJ Smith.

Justin Simmons: The 31-year-old former Broncos safety may not be the type of ascending young player the Eagles are hoping to build around for years to come, but he’s got experience playing at an All-Pro level with Fangio as his coach dating back to their shared time in Denver. He’s either been named second-team All-Pro or earned a Pro Bowl nod in each of the last five seasons and is coming off a year in which he earned both.

March 12, 7:00 a.m. ET
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2024 NFL calendar: Forthcoming offseason dates

  1. March 13: New league year starts, free agency officially begins at 4 p.m.

  2. March 24 to 27: Annual League Meeting, Orlando, Fla.

  3. April 19: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets

  4. April 25 to 27: NFL Draft, Detroit

  5. Sept. 5: NFL 2024 season kickoff, hosted by defending Super Bowl LVIII champions Kansas City Chiefs

– Rob Tornoe