NFL news, free agency updates: Ravens ‘back out’ of Maxx Crosby trade with Raiders; Romeo Doubs reportedly agrees to deal with Patriots

It appears the Maxx Crosby trade has been nullified. The Raiders revealed on Tuesday afternoon that the Ravens had “withdrawn” from the agreement to acquire Crosby for Baltimore. Crosby reportedly failed his physical, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.

Veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward is set to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the longtime defender has agreed to a one-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.

This deal will keep Heyward in Pittsburgh through the 2027 season and is valued at $32.25 million in total, with $16.25 million fully guaranteed.

After spending the 2023-2024 seasons with the Detroit Lions, Teddy Bridgewater is reportedly returning to Detroit, per NFL Network. Although the specifics of the deal are not yet public, Bridgewater is expected to serve as the backup quarterback to Jared Goff.

Following a Super Bowl appearance with the Seattle Seahawks, Riq Woolen is reportedly moving to another championship contender.

The promising cornerback has agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, as per multiple reports. The contract is reportedly valued at up to $15 million. Woolen will bolster an already formidable Eagles defense, which itself won a Super Bowl just one season prior.

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The New Orleans Saints are reportedly set to sign former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Ellis to a three-year contract valued at $33 million, according to multiple reports.

Ellis, who is 30 years old, recorded over 100 combined tackles in each of his three seasons with Atlanta. He is returning to the Saints, the team that originally drafted him in 2019 with a seventh-round pick. Ellis played his first four NFL seasons in New Orleans before joining the Falcons.

The New York Giants are reportedly signing former Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders to a one-year contract, ESPN reports.

Sanders missed the entire last season due to a hip injury, but he is recognized as one of the league’s most accurate kickers when healthy. An All-Pro selection in 2020, Sanders successfully converted 37 out of 41 (91.2%) of his field goal attempts in his last healthy season with Miami in 2024.

The Dolphins released Sanders last week. He had previously spent his entire seven-season NFL career with Miami.

The Cleveland Browns are anticipated to sign former Packers Pro Bowl center Elgton Jenkins, according to NFL Network.

Per the report, Jenkins will reportedly sign a two-year contract worth $24 million, with $20 million guaranteed. Jenkins is expected to potentially play either guard or center for the Browns.

The Packers released Jenkins on Monday in a move to save salary cap space, making him one of the premier interior linemen available in free agency. A two-time Pro Bowler, Jenkins is 30 years old.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured veteran punter Cameron Johnston with a one-year contract, as the team announced Tuesday. Johnston, 34, previously played for the Steelers in 2024 but sustained a season-ending injury and was subsequently released by the team prior to the 2025 season.

Former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright is reportedly signing with the New York Jets on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

The Jets failed to record a single interception last season. In contrast, Wright alone tallied five interceptions during the 2025 campaign. He also forced two fumbles and earned a Pro Bowl selection.

Former Denver Broncos safety P.J. Locke is reportedly signing a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Dallas Cowboys, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Locke spent six seasons with the Broncos, appearing in 90 games and starting 26 during his tenure.

Last season, his defensive snap count saw a reduction, but he still made a significant impact in the playoffs. He recorded an interception and forced a fumble during Denver’s divisional-round victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs is reportedly headed to the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports.

Doubs has agreed to a four-year deal valued at $80 million, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports.

While Doubs has yet to achieve a 1,000-yard receiving season, he accumulated 21 touchdown receptions over his four years with the Packers.

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The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly trading quarterback Geno Smith to the New York Jets, according to multiple reports. As part of the transaction, the Jets will also receive a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, while the Raiders will acquire a 2026 sixth-round pick in return.

The Houston Texans are reportedly reinforcing their offensive line to better protect quarterback C.J. Stroud. The team is said to have agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with former Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Braden Smith on Tuesday, according to NFL Network.

The contract has a potential maximum value of $25 million. Smith, who played guard in college, has primarily served as a tackle in the NFL.

The Houston Texans are extending a reward to kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn following his exceptional 2025 season. The team reportedly signed the kicker to a two-year, $13 million extension on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL, according to NFL Network.

Fairbairn is coming off a season where he led the league with 44 field goals made out of a league-high 48 attempts.

The Miami Dolphins reportedly secured a replacement for veteran Jason Sanders on Tuesday. The team is said to have agreed to a one-year deal with Zane Gonzalez days after releasing Sanders, according to ESPN.

Gonzalez, 30, participated in nine games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, successfully converting 19 of 22 field-goal attempts.

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is reportedly signing with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

The Lions’ decision to trade David Montgomery to the Houston Texans created a vacancy in their backfield, which will still feature Jahmyr Gibbs. This is where Pacheco is expected to contribute.

He departs a Chiefs squad that is reportedly bringing in former Seattle Seahawks running back and reigning Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker III.

Pacheco has recently contended with injury issues but began his Chiefs career with consecutive seasons averaging at least 4.6 yards per carry. In 2023, he amassed 1,179 scrimmage yards and nine total touchdowns.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is reportedly bringing a familiar face to his new team. The Bears are said to have agreed to a deal with wide receiver and kick returner Kalif Raymond on Tuesday, according to NFL Network.

Raymond, 31, contributes in the passing game, but has particularly excelled as a return specialist.

Knox, aged 29, will be entering his eighth NFL season in 2026, having spent his entire career with the Bills. The third-round draft pick from 2019 participated in all 17 games last season, securing 36 catches for 417 yards and four touchdowns.

Former New York Giants safety Dane Belton is reportedly signing a one-year, $4 million deal with the New York Jets, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

With performance incentives, Belton could potentially earn up to $6 million.

The Giants drafted Belton in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of Iowa. He made 22 starts over the past four seasons, including nine during the 2025 campaign.

Last season, he played a career-high 705 defensive snaps, as per PFF, and recorded 120 total tackles, which was the second-highest on his team. He also forced three fumbles and secured the sixth interception of his career.

The Green Bay Packers are reportedly releasing cornerback Nate Hobbs, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Just a year ago, the Packers had signed Hobbs to a four-year, $48 million contract after his previous tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Illinois product initially began his time with the Packers as a starter before subsequently losing that role and experiencing a significant reduction in his snap count.

He was targeted 25 times during the 2025 campaign, yielding 17 receptions for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns, according to PFF.