Technically, the 2025 NFL free agency period won't kick off until March 10, when all 32 teams can begin negotiating with the agents of players with expiring contracts. And even then, signings can't be finalized until March 12. Already, however, teams are permitted to negotiate trades of players and draft picks.

The Bears plan to invest big in their O-line in 2025 free agency and are among the top three teams likely to land this Pro Bowl left tackle.

On Friday, the Chicago Bears announced they were releasing tight end Gerald Everett and defensive end DeMarcus Walker. The reason for the cuts was obvious.

Similar to last year with pass rusher Chris Jones, GM Brett Veach acknowledged that re-signing Smith, 25, is the team’s top priority.

New England #Patriots predicted to sign away Pro Bowl Kansas City #Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith | @EdEastonJr

Super Bowl LIX was not a good night for the Chiefs offensive line and the prospect of improving their protection would look a lot dimmer if right guard Trey Smith is in a different uniform come September.

Nine-time Pro-Bowl OT Jason Peters is expected to retire after playing 19 NFL seasons and 248 NFL games, Seahawks GM John Schneider told reporters at the combine. The 43-year-old Peters is a former undrafted free agent who went on to pave a path leading to Canton, Ohio.

Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters is retiring as an NFL player, Seahawks general manager John Schneider told reporters Tuesday in Indianapolis at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

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