Free-agency tracker: Seahawks sign Austin Blythe, Titans release WR Julio Jones

We’re keeping you up to date on all the news from free agency.

NFL free agency officially began at 3 p.m. Arrowhead Time on Wednesday.

We’re tracking all of the free agency action relating to the Kansas City Chiefs — and the rest of the NFL — right here.

Free agency rumors and roster moves so far

Wednesday, March 16

3:00 p.m. 2022 NFL League Year officially begins. Submitted transactions for each team must keep the team under the salary cap.

2:59 p.m. Titans releasing wide receiver Julio Jones, per report.

2:57 p.m. Tackle Chris Hubbard re-signing with Browns, per report.

2:44 p.m. Former Chiefs center Austin Blythe signing with Seahawks, per report.

2:02 p.m. Browns wideout Rashard Higgins agrees to a one-year deal with the Panthers, per report.

2:01 p.m. Jets give backup quarterback Mike White an RFA tender, per report.

1:39 p.m. Cardinals bringing back tight end Maxx Williams with a one-year deal, per report.

• 1:23 p.m. Raiders pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue to be traded to Colts in a deal including cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, per report.
• 1:20 p.m. Quarterback Joe Flacco re-signing with the Jets, per report.
• 1:18 p.m. Cardinals outside linebacker Chandler Jones finalizing a three-year deal with the Raiders, per report.
• 1:11 p.m. Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney signing with Cardinals, per report.
• 1:08 p.m. Former Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu will sign a two-year deal with Seahawks, per report.
• 12:27 p.m. Another U-turn: running back J.D. McKissic has changed his mind. He will now return to the Commanders on a two-year deal instead of signing a two-year contract with the Bills, per report.
• 11:37 a.m. Commanders releasing offensive lineman Ereck Flowers, per report.
• 11:33 a.m. Chiefs are re-signing backup quarterback Chad Henne in a one-year deal, per report.
• 11:08 a.m. Dolphins are re-signing RFA safety Sheldrick Redwine, per report.
• 11:06 a.m. The Commanders are releasing defensive tackle Matt Ioanidis, per report.
• 10:37 a.m. The Rams are giving linebacker Travin Howard an original-round RFA tender, per report.
• 10:30 a.m. Raiders are releasing defensive end Carl Nassib, per report.
• 10:25 a.m. Defensive tackle Shy Tuttle gets an RFA tender from the Saints, per report.
• 10:13 a.m. Saints give RFA tender to defensive lineman Shy Tuttle, per report.
• 10:11 a.m. Jets give RFA tender to placekicker Eddy Pineiro, per report.
• 10:08 a.m. Browns retaining linebacker Anthony Walker with a one-year contract, per report.
• 9:25 a.m. The Browns are going to release tight end Austin Hooper with a post-June 1 designation, per report.
• 9:17 a.m. Former Rams cornerback Darious Williams expected to sign three-year deal with Jaguars, per report.
• 9:08 a.m. Broncos giving right-of-first-refusal RFA tender to linebacker Malik Reed, per report.
• 9:02 a.m. Wide receiver Breshad Perriman set to return to Buccaneers on one-year deal, per report.
• 8:59 a.m. Chiefs extend exclusive-rights free-agent tender to running back Derrick Gore, per report.
• 8:55 a.m. Former Bears cornerback Artie Burns is going to the Seahawks on a one-year deal, per report.
• 8:26 a.m. Former Texans (and Chiefs) cornerback Terrance Mitchell to sign a one-year deal with the Patriots, per report.
• 7:34 a.m. Jets re-signing guard Dan Feeney, per report.
• 6:33 a.m. Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols expected to sign two-year deal with the Raiders, per report.

Tuesday, March 15

• 11:30 p.m. Browns signing wide receiver and return man Jakeem Grant to a three-year deal, per report.
• 10:00 p.m. 49ers giving linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair a second-round RFA tender, per report.
• 9:51 p.m. Bears agree to two-year deal with former Packers interior offensive lineman Lucas Patrick, per report.
• 9:38 p.m. Jets safety Marcus Maye is signing a three-year deal with the Saints, per report.
• 8:53 p.m. Bears to sign former Raiders linebacker Nick Morrow, per report.
• 8:43 p.m. Chiefs offer exclusive-rights free-agent tender to tight end Jody Fortson, per report.
• 8:27 p.m. Broncos to sign former Ravens tight end Eric Tomlinson to a one-year deal, per report.
• 8:27 p.m. The Ravens are signing Jets offensive tackle Morgan Moses to a three-year contract, per report.
• 8:14 p.m. Cornerback Bradley Roby and the Saints have agreed to terms on a contract extension to keep him in New Orleans and open cap space, per report.
• 7:51 p.m. Dolphins re-signing linebacker Sam Eguavoen to a one-year deal, rather than offering RFA tender, per report.
• 7:07 p.m. Colts are re-signing defensive end Tyquan Lewis to a one-year deal, per report.
• 7:03 p.m. Rams giving placekicker Matt Gay an original-round RFA tender, per report.
• 5:55 p.m. The Texans have restructured the contract of offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil, per report.
• 5:33 p.m. The Panthers signed running back D’Onta Foreman, per report.
• 5:17 p.m. Colts are expected to bring back OT Matt Pryor on a short-term deal, per report.
• 5:15 p.m. The Giants are making Tyrod Taylor the backup quarterback behind Daniel Jones, per report.
• 4:55 p.m. Panthers re-signed defensive end Marquis Haynes to a two-year contract, per report.
• 4:35 p.m. Vikings are expected to sign Arizona linebacker Jordan Hicks to a two-year deal, per report.
• 4:24 p.m. Defensive back Desmond King is re-signing with the Texans on a two-year contract, per report.
• 4:11 p.m. Colts have agreed to a one-year deal with Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson, per report.
• 3:55 p.m. Colts will re-sign linebacker Zaire Franklin for three years, keeping him from the free-agent market, per report.
• 3:53 p.m. Steelers to sign Bills corner Levi Wallace, per report.
• 3:46 p.m. Former Texans safety and special-teamer A.J. Moore will go to the Titans on a one-year contract, per report.
• 3:29 p.m. The Chargers have released offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga, per report.
• 3:32 p.m. By taking a meeting with Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Browns may have realized the Baker Mayfield era is over regardless, per a report.
• 3:09 p.m. The Patriots traded offensive guard Shaq Mason to the Buccaneers, per report. The compensation is a fifth-rounder.
• 3:05 p.m. The Falcons announced that they have released defensive tackle Tyeler Davison.
• 2:34 p.m. Jets have agreed to terms with former Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead, per report.
• 2:32 p.m. Jaguars giving right-of-first-refusal RFA tender to safety Andrew Wingard, per report.
• 2:22 p.m. Lions will re-sign wide receiver Kalif Raymond before free agency, per report.
• 2:15 p.m. The Raiders are giving safety and special-teamer Dallin Leavitt a right-of-first-refusal RFA tender, per report.
• 2:05 p.m. Texans will sign former Rams linebacker Ogbo Okoronkwo, per report.
• 1:25 p.m. Jets are signing former Seahawks cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year deal, per report.
• 1:23 p.m. The Commanders are re-signing defensive back Bobby McCain to a two-year contract, per report.
• 1:04 p.m. Former Falcons wideout Russell Gage is expected to sign with the Buccaneers, per report.
• 12:57 p.m. Eagles have given right-of-first-refusal RFA tender to guard Nate Herbig, per report.
• 12:47 p.m. Broncos have reached an agreement with linebacker Josey Jewell to retain him with a two-year deal, per report.
• 12:13 p.m. The Falcons are re-signing placekicker Younghoe Koo to a five-year deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent, per report.
• 12:07 p.m. The Patriots re-signed veteran running back James White to a two-year contract, per report.
• 11:42 a.m. Washington running back J.D. McKissic intends to sign a two-year contract with Bills, per report.
• 11:32 a.m. Saints safety Marcus Williams will sign a five-year with the Ravens, per report.
• 11:28 a.m. Quarterback (and former Chief) Chase Daniel re-signing with Chargers on a one-year contract, per report.
• 11:12 a.m. After an earlier report that he was going to re-sign with the Cowboys, defensive end Randy Gregory has changed his mind. He will now sign a five-year deal with the Broncos, per report.
• 11:11 a.m. 49ers signing former Packers linebacker Oren Burks to a two-year contract, per report.
• 11:06 a.m. Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins re-signing with a two-year deal, per report.
• 11:00 a.m. Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth announces his retirement, per report.
• 10:42 a.m. Steelers are signing Bears guard James Daniels to a three-year contract, per report.
• 10:38 a.m. Lions re-signing defensive end Charles Harris to two-year contract, per report.
• 10:35 a.m. Browns release center (and NFLPA President) J.C. Tretter, per report.
• 10:32 a.m. Buccaneers will not tender RFA defensive end Pat O’Connor, per report.
• 10:24 a.m. Dolphins sign former Cowboys guard Connor Williams to two-year deal, per report.
• 10:00 a.m. Packers extend second-round RFA tender to wide receiver Allen Lazard, per report.
• 9:38 a.m. Cowboys re-sign defensive end Randy Gregory five-year deal, per report.
• 9:12 a.m. Titans are releasing cornerback Janoris Jenkins, per report.
• 9:11 a.m. Safety Malik Hooker staying in Dallas on a two-year contract, per report.
• 9:09 a.m. After multiple big-money signings on Monday, Jaguars are releasing linebacker Myles Jack, per report.
• 8:33 a.m. Rams to release punter Johnny Hekker, per report.
• 8:12 a.m. Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips signing one-year deal with Las Vegas Raiders, per report.
• 7:56 a.m. Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley returns to the team on a one-year contract, per report.
• 7:41 a.m. Patriots trade linebacker Chase Winovich for Browns linebacker Mack Wilson, per report.
• 7:28 a.m. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has now signed his new contract extension, per report.
• 7:09 a.m. Lions expected to sign former Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark to one-year deal, per report.
• 4:57 a.m. Steelers place original-round RFA tender on quarterback Dwayne Haskins, per report.
• 12:10 a.m. Browns to meet with quarterback Deshaun Watson on Tuesday in Houston, per report.

Monday, March 14

• 10:55 p.m. Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward to sign a three-year deal with 49ers, his agency, per report.
• 10:29 p.m. Patriots re-sign placekicker Nick Folk to a two-year extension, per report.
• 10:21 p.m. After unsuccessful contract renegotiation and no trade offers, Vikings plan to release defensive tackle Michael Pierce, per report.
• 10:14 p.m. Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark re-works his contract to stay in Kansas City, per report.
• 9:37 p.m. Former Texans safety Justin Reid to sign a three-year deal with the Chiefs, per report.
• 8:49 p.m. Broncos sign 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones to a three-year contract, per report.
• 8:27 p.m. The Texans sign former Jaguars guard A.J. Cann to a two-year deal, per report.
• 7:59 p.m. Fullback Michael Burton re-signing with Chiefs on a one-year contract, per report.
• 7:49 p.m. Giants signing former Bills interior offensive lineman Jon Feliciano to play center, per report.
• 7:35 p.m. The Vikings are signing defensive tackle Harrison Phillips to a three-year deal, per report.
• 7:35 p.m. Panthers defensive tackle DaQuan Jones will sign with the Bills, per report.
• 7:30 p.m. Rams defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day agrees on three-year deal with the Chargers, per report.
• 7:01 p.m. The Jaguars continued to add, signing former Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones to a three-year deal, per report.
• 6:48 p.m. Panthers closing in on a deal with Rams guard Austin Corbett, per report.
• 6:37 p.m. Eagles will not tender linebacker Alex Singleton, making him a free agent at the beginning of the league year, per report.
• 6:36 p.m. Colts guard Mark Glowinski signs three-year deal with the Giants, per report.
• 6:35 p.m. Patriots cornerback and special-teamer Keion Crossen signs a three-year contract with the Dolphins, per report.
• 6:19 p.m. Cowboys safety Xavier Woods is signing a three-year deal with the Panthers, per report.
• 5:58 p.m. The Jets are signing former Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah to a three-year deal, per report.
• 5:42 p.m. The Cowboys found a way to retain defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, signing him to a three-year deal, per reports.
• 5:25 p.m. The Jets are keeping running back Tevin Coleman, per report.
• 5:17 p.m. The Browns have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with defensive tackle Taven Bryan, per report.
• 5:12 p.m. The Bills have signed former Washington defensive tackle Tim Settle to a two-year deal, per report.
• 5:02 p.m. Texans expected to restructure (former Chiefs) safety Eric Murray’s contract to lower his 2021 cap hit, per report.
• 4:53 p.m. Texans cut offensive tackle Marcus Cannon, per report.
• 4:42 p.m. Giants tight end Evan Engram intends to sign a one-year contract with the Jaguars, per report.
• 4:30 p.m. Offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor agrees to re-sign with Steelers, per report.
• 4:12 p.m. Cornerback Carlton Davis is re-signed by the Buccaneers, per report.
• 3:59 p.m. Broncos sign former Packers guard Ben Braden, per report.
• 3:57 p.m. Chargers sign Patriots’ cornerback J.C. Jackson to a five-year contract, per report.
• 3:47 p.m. Former Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater plans to sign a one-year deal to be the Dolphins’ backup, per report.
• 3:33 p.m. Dolphins closing on a 3-year contract with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., per report.
• 3:26 p.m. Cardinals linebacker and special-teamer Dennis Gardeck reached agreement with team on three-year contract, per report.
• 3:10 p.m. Quarterback Colt McCoy returning to the Cardinals on a two-year deal, per report.
• 3:00 p.m. Center Brian Allen retained by the Rams with a three-year contract, per report.
• 2:56 p.m. Indianapolis Colts re-signing tight end Mo Alie-Cox to a three-year deal, per report.
• 2:45 p.m. Seahawks re-sign tight end Will Dissly to a three-year contract, per report.
• 2:41 p.m. Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell was retained by the Packers with a five-year contract, per report.
• 1:43 p.m. Texans are re-signing safety Terrence Brooks to a one-year deal, per report.
• 1:40 p.m. The Bengals retain defensive tackle B.J. Hill with a three-year deal, per report.
• 1:37 p.m. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to sign former Panthers pass rusher Haason Reddick to a three-year deal, per report.
• 1:32 p.m. The Jaguars are expected to sign former Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk to a large deal, per report.
• 1:33 p.m. The Titans will not tender offensive lineman David Quessenberry, who started 25 straight games at right tackle for them, per report.
• 1:32 p.m. The Bills are planning on offering guard Ryan Bates the low RFA contract tender, per report.
• 1:20 p.m. The Jets are re-signing wideout Braxton Berrios on a two-year, per report.
• 1:13 p.m. The Titans are retaining center Ben Jones with a two-year contract, per report.
• 1:12 p.m. Former Seattle offensive lineman Jamarco Jones intends to sign a two-year deal with the Titans, per report.
• 1:08 p.m. Seahawks are re-signing cornerback Sidney Jones, per report.
• 12:56 p.m. San Francisco 49ers guard Laken Tomlinson plans to sign with the New York Jets, per report.
• 12:53 p.m. The Chiefs have been in touch with their tight end Jody Fortson about a new contract, per report.
• 12:49 p.m. New York Jets defensive tackle Folorunso “Foley” Fatukasi intends to sign with the Jaguars, per report.
• 12:48 p.m. The New York Giants have signed Bills wide receiver Robert Foster, per report.
• 12:47 p.m. The Jaguars have made a long-term deal with former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun, who gets a three-year contract, per report.
• 12:43 p.m. The Lions have re-signed safety Tracy Walker on a three-year deal, per report.
• 12:42 p.m. The Bengals are signing former Patriots offensive lineman Ted Karras to a three-year contract, per report.
• 12:38 p.m. Washington Commanders guard Brandon Scherff plans to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per report.
• 12:33 p.m. The Seahawks are re-signing veteran defensive tackle Al Woods, per report.
• 12:11 p.m. The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with safety Quandre Diggs, retaining him with a three-year contract, per report.
• 12:08 p.m. Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi plans to sign with the Chicago Bears, per report.
• 11:54 a.m. The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year contract — and after Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement, is expected to start, per report.
• 11:53 a.m. The Chiefs are working on a contract restructure for defensive end Frank Clark, per report.
• 11:35 a.m. The Carolina Panthers announced they have released cornerback A.J. Bouye and defensive end Morgan Fox.
• 11:19 a.m. The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back James Conner to a three-year extension, per report.
• 11:19 a.m. The Cleveland Browns are releasing wide receiver Jarvis Landry, per several reports. Over the weekend, Landry had been granted permission to seek a trade; instead, he hits the open market and can choose his next destination.
• 11:11 a.m. The Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement with former Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds. It’s a two-year deal, per report.
• 11:10 a.m. Tennessee Titans agree to a one-year deal to return tight end Geoff Swaim, per report.
• 11:01 a.m. The Cincinnati Bengals are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Alex Cappa to a four-year deal, per report.
• 10:56 a.m. The Los Angeles Rams have signed reserve offensive lineman Joe Noteboom to a three-year deal, per report.
• 10:50 a.m. Miami Dolphins and former Chiefs defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah agree on four-year contract, keeping him from reaching free agency, per report.
• 10:00 a.m. Cincinnati Bengals are offering a restricted free agent contract tender to offensive lineman Fred Johnson, per report.
• 9:55 a.m. Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to meet with the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and other teams before the new league year begins, per report.
• 9:34 a.m. The Green Bay Packers are releasing offensive tackle Billy Turner, per report.
• 9:29 a.m. The Packers are releasing pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, per report. Smith could be an interesting player to watch for the Chiefs.
• 9:28 a.m. The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a three-year extension with left tackle Jake Matthews, per report.
• 9:22 a.m. The Minnesota Vikings will tender a restricted free-agent contract tender to placekicker Greg Joseph, per agent.
• 9:08 a.m. An old friend to the Chiefs, center Mitch Morse of the Buffalo Bills, agreed to a two-year, $19.5 million extension and is now under contract until 2024, per report.
• 8:30 a.m. The Bills announced that they have released offensive tackle Daryl Williams.
• 8:27 a.m. The Packers signed pass rusher Preston Smith to a four-year contract, per report.
• 8:18 a.m. The Detroit Lions are bringing back quarterback Tim Boyle on a one-year contract, per report.
• 8:00 a.m. Chiefs and free agent Darrel Williams unable to come to terms before free agency; the running back will test free agency, per report.
• 7:28 a.m. Wide receiver Davante Adams won’t play for the Packers under 2022 franchise tag, per report.
• 6:20 a.m. The day after making a one-year deal with safety Devin McCourty, the New England Patriots sign quarterback Brian Hoyer and interior offensive lineman James Ferentz, per report.

Sunday, March 13

• 10:43 p.m. In the wake of Tom Brady ending his retirement, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign center Ryan Jensen to a three-year contract, per report.

Chiefs news from free agency run-up

• March 11: Chiefs have ‘very high’ potential to receive 2023 compensatory picks
• March 10: Chiefs to retain cornerback Deandre Baker for 2022 season
• March 8: Broncos trade for quarterback Russell Wilson
• March 7: Chiefs place franchise tag on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.
• March 7: Charvarius Ward called ‘key player’ in free-agent market
• March 4: Chiefs reported to be exchanging proposals with wide receiver Tyreek Hill for on long-term contract extension
• February 22: Chiefs release linebacker Anthony Hitchens
• February 8: Chiefs sign defensive end Jonathan Woodard and tight end Nakia Griffin-Stewart
• February 7: Chiefs sign former CFL defensive back Brandin Dandridge
• February 4: Chiefs sign former Buccaneers wide receiver Justin Watson
• February 2: Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts
• January 11: Chiefs sign seven players for 2022

Chiefs signings

• QB Chad Henne (UFA 3/16)
• RB Derrick Gore (ERFA 3/16)
• TE Jody Fortson (ERFA 3/15)
• S Justin Reid (UFA 3/14)
• FB Michael Burton (UFA 3/14)
• CB Deandre Baker (ERFA tender 3/10)
• T Orlando Brown Jr. (UFA franchise tag 3/8)
• DE Jonathan Woodard (3/8)
• TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart (3/8)
• TE Josh Pederson (2/11)
• DE Shilique Calhoun (2/9)
• DB Brandin Dandridge (2/7)
• WR Justin Watson (2/4)
• DB Dicaprio Bootle (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• DT Cortez Broughton (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• TE Matt Bushman (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• WR Gehrig Dieter (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• DE Austin Edwards (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• WR Daurice Fountain (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• WR Josh Gordon (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• LB Darius Harris (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• OT Roderick Johnson (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• DB Devon Key (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• WR Cornell Powell (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• TE Mark Vital Jr. (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• C Darryl Williams (Reserve/Futures 2/2)
• WR Chris Finke (Reserve/Futures 1/19)
• DT Darius Stills (Reserve/Futures 1/11)
• WR Omar Bayless (Reserve/Futures 1/11)
• WR Gary Jennings (Reserve/Futures 1/11)
• WR Mathew Sexton (Reserve/Futures 1/11)
• DT Lorenzo Neal Jr. (Reserve/Futures 1/11)
• TE Jordan Franks (Reserve/Futures 1/11)
• RB Brenden Knox (Reserve/Futures 1/11)

Chiefs releases and retirements

• LB Anthony Hitchens (2/22)

Chiefs free agents signed elsewhere

• CB Charvarius Ward (UFA signed with 49ers)
• C Autin Blythe (UFA signed with Seahawks)

Chiefs free agents

• DB Chris Lammons (ERFA)
• TE Blake Bell (UFA)
• CB Mike Hughes (UFA)
• DE Melvin Ingram (UFA)
• WR Marcus Kemp (UFA)
• G Kyle Long (UFA)
• S Tyrann Mathieu (UFA)
• RB Jerick McKinnon (UFA)
• LB Ben Niemann (UFA)
• DT Derrick Nnadi (UFA)
• LB Dorian O’Daniel (UFA)
• DE Alex Okafor (UFA)
• WR Byron Pringle (UFA)
• DT Jarran Reed (UFA)
• T Mike Remmers (UFA)
• WR Demarcus Robinson (UFA)
• S Daniel Sorensen (UFA)
• S Armani Watts (UFA)
• RB Darrel Williams (UFA)
• G Andrew Wylie (UFA)