The 2025 Free Agency Thread

Hail Raiser said:
Tomlinson would be great. I've wanted him since the draft.

If we can somehow add Tomlinson and Lawrence, my tune would change super quick. That's a lot of money after the Kinlaw over pay, but it turns a weakness into a strength.

Then go find a CB.
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Keim has said now multiple times that this FO is shaking their head about the deals other teams have made. Look for me the Tunsil trade is so amazing, that i am happy with everything thus far.

But its ironic that the national media has more fun of the Kinlaw deal than any other yet they are laughing at he other deals. Not that peters' can't be vindicated here. Will see. I am open minded.

There is definitely more fish in the sea at defense still. And Keim among others have suggested they will be active, still.

the draft is killer good at D line. And i like that o line is likely off the table considering the draft is so so at that spot. But I still want some veterans at the D line and a corner, too.
 
skinsinparadise said:
Pure speculation right now as to where Kinlaw is going to play. Chad Forbes on twitter, a FA fan geek, spitballed that maybe that's what Quinn has in mind. Then Keim spitballed based on Forbes comments and cited him.

It's certainly possible considering he did play some DE with the Jets. but will see.
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Thanks for clarifying.

It would seem like an overpay if we are going to have him inside playing his weakest techniques.

I am happy to see you share that he played some end with the jets. Coupled with Fowler all bent, it reinforces Forbes theory perhaps. Fowler presumed a bad fit for our future scheme and would be a 3rd down specialist and only offered that money.
 
Don't know how relevant this is but I wonder if DQ isn't trying to build one more time his "Legion of Boom" D here in Washington.
 
SkinsFTW said:
I've watched zero of the guy but it's been said multiple times that he isn't much of a run defender. If the grades are accurate he's like a bigger Fowler vs the run with similar results.

I'd have no problem if they had signed an actual run stopping monster but I don't think that is what they are doing.
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I'm curious how the run stats are calculated. If a player collapses the pocket and a linebacker tackles a RB for a 1 yard gain (behind said player), does that count as a miss?

I'm not paid to evaluate any players, but I find DTs particularly hard to compare. I get why Aaron Donald was a star, but when there isn't sacks, I just don't know if therly are doing their assignment as planned or if there is another reason they don't have "numbers".
 
Surprised he's still floating around. Concerned about injuries? Wants too much money?

 
method man said:
The Tunsil move was nice but Kinlaw and Harris are underwhelming. If the goal is to net upgrade all departing players to truly reach a Super Bowl level, why not pursue Reid? Not that much more expensive than Harris and a proven leader and stud with the range to get to guys Wagner and Luvu can’t get to. He hasn’t made a Pro Bowl but adding him would’ve been adding a top 12 safety in his prime at a reasonable price in a role that would’ve been a great fit for him
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Top 12 safety is a funny term. Seems so random. So he's the 12th best strong safety then? Average is 16? Doesn't sound like someone to spend a lot of money on.
 
burgold said:
A strange thought just occurred to me. We may be getting 2026 compensatory picks.

Allen received a bigger contract than Kinlaw
Chinn got a bigger deal than Will
Dyami got a decent deal
Neither Tunsil or Deebo should count in terms of compensation because they were acquired by trade.
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Allen was released. Does he count towards compensatory picks?
 
skinsinparadise said:
Surprised he's still floating around. Concerned about injuries? Wants too much money?
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This is interesting

Lions’ Levi Onwuzurike Set to Depart for Commanders in Free Agency​

Levi Onwuzurike, the Detroit Lions' defensive lineman, is projected to leave for the Washington Commanders during the upcoming free agency. After a rocky start to his NFL career, Onwuzurike rebounded in 2024, showcasing his potential. With the Commanders' struggling run defense last season, they aim to strengthen their roster, making Onwuzurike a valuable addition. Industry experts predict a two-year, $9 million deal for him as he seeks to capitalize on his improved performance.

By the Numbers
  • Onwuzurike recorded 1.5 sacks and logged 45 pressures last season.
  • His run defense grade was 64.1, contributing to a Commanders team that had the third-worst run defense in the NFL.
  • He is projected to receive a two-year deal worth $9 million.
  • The Commanders have $34.8 million in cap space available.
State of Play
  • The Commanders are actively reshaping their roster, including releasing Jonathan Allen and signing Javon Kinlaw.
  • Onwuzurike's versatility allows him to cover multiple positions on the defensive line.
What's Next
As free agency approaches, expect the Commanders to finalize Onwuzurike's acquisition, augmenting their defensive capabilities significantly. With the additional funds available, they could further bolster their roster to enhance their Super Bowl aspirations.

Bottom Line
Onwuzurike's departure from the Lions could be a pivotal moment for both him and the Commanders, addressing their immediate defensive needs while allowing him to secure a lucrative contract based on his recent performance. This move highlights the ongoing shifts in NFL rosters as teams strategize for upcoming success


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Lions' Levi Onwuzurike Set to Depart for Commanders in Free Agency

Levi Onwuzurike, the Detroit Lions' defensive lineman, is projected to leave for the Washington Commanders during the upcoming free agency. After a rocky start
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KDawg said:
Man, I can't believe Kinlaw is underwhelming to some. I think that is an outstanding add.
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It seems the people with a little more intimate knowledge of football are happy with it and thats good enough for me.
 
skinsinparadise said:
Pure speculation right now as to where Kinlaw is going to play. Chad Forbes on twitter, a FA fan geek, spitballed that maybe that's what Quinn has in mind. Then Keim spitballed based on Forbes comments and cited him.

It's certainly possible considering he did play some DE with the Jets. but will see.
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Yea, its funny that Logan Paulsen on with Craig Hoffman was also geeked up about how they would use Kinlaw and mentioned one option was slimming him down, putting him outside because he's got such a quick get off.
 
skinsinparadise said:
Keim has said now multiple times that this FO is shaking their head about the deals other teams have made. Look for me the Tunsil trade is so amazing, that i am happy with everything thus far.

But its ironic that the national media has more fun of the Kinlaw deal than any other yet they are laughing at he other deals. Not that peters' can't be vindicated here. Will see. I am open minded.

There is definitely more fish in the sea at defense still. And Keim among others have suggested they will be active, still.

the draft is killer good at D line. And i like that o line is likely off the table considering the draft is so so at that spot. But I still want some veterans at the D line and a corner, too.
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The draft is definitely loaded on the DL, but that shouldn't influence our FA moves. We need a DE and an Edge. I guess if Kinlaw gets back in shape, he would stay at DE. Draft grab an edge rusher.

We have to beat the Eagles and Lions and those two can just run the ball. Even the Bucs and Falcons can run the ball. We haven't addressed our god awful run defense yet.

Some of the contracts going out are pretty nuts for sure. We'll see.
 
Tunsil is not ‘good’. He’s a dominating LT which is one of the hardest things to find. Teams go decades without finding one. He is a top 5 LT and some would say a top 3 LT. Home run acquisition.
 
Hail Raiser said:
Tunsil is good, but not much of a needle mover either and cost us picks.
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You don’t think replacing a third round rookie guard with a Pro-Bowl LT moves the needle? In terms of where a team should spend its resources, I would say LT is probably the most valuable position on offense after QB.
 
Faithful Fan said:
You don’t think replacing a third round rookie guard with a Pro-Bowl LT moves the needle? In terms of where a team should spend its resources, I would say LT is probably the most valuable position on offense after QB.
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Coleman is a rookie guard now?

LT is very valuable. I agree. I hope Tunsil stays healthy, makes another probowl and cracks the top 100 list again, for sure.
 
Faithful Fan said:
You don’t think replacing a third round rookie guard with a Pro-Bowl LT moves the needle? In terms of where a team should spend its resources, I would say LT is probably the most valuable position on offense after QB.
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YES! For a fanbase that has a lot of OL history, we sometimes still get enamored with so-called "skill players" and shiny objects.

Wirfs is a huge reason for TB offensive consistency since 2020. Having a solid LT is a huge deal. I am reading some concerns on his run blocking, but little to none on pass blocking. For me, I am a little saddened by that; I hoped that we would move to more balance and not less. Balance does not include rushing just for rushing's sake, which we seemed to do a lot last year. Very uncreative rushes just to "keep the D off-balance" (and reading between the lines on a KK presser late in the year where he admitted DQ has to remind him to run sometimes and tell him how it keeps the D guessing, I submit that our eyes did not deceive us and that is what was happening at times).

Regardless, yes, this LT move should be one of the biggest moves of the offseason, if not the biggest. Just like JD was unequivocally the biggest move last year.
 
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