All articles tagged with #one year contract
Harrison Smith is returning to the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year deal for the 2026 season, worth $12.25 million with a max of $16.25 million. The 37-year-old appeared in 15 games with two starts last year, recording 10 passes defensed, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a sack. He has 39 career interceptions, ranking No. 4 in Vikings history and one behind Ed Sharockman for No. 3 behind Paul Krause.
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after sitting out the 2025-26 season, completing medicals and workouts in Sacramento as the team seeks floor-general depth following De’Aaron Fox’s trade. He drew interest from Knicks, Warriors and Wolves, but the Kings landed him; while not the star he once was, he could provide playmaking and defensive size as a versatile option for Sacramento.
Veteran edge rusher Von Miller signs a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys worth $5.5 million (up to $7.5 million), adding veteran pass-rush depth after 9 sacks in 2025 with Washington; the Cowboys had about $18.5 million in cap space. Miller, 37, will contribute situationally and reunite with Dan Quinn while aiming to climb the all-time sacks list.
Draymond Green has re-signed with the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million contract for his 15th season, keeping him as the team's defensive anchor and emotional leader while preserving salary-cap flexibility for potential big moves. He declined the previous $28 million option to aid roster-building, and with LeBron James' decision to join the 76ers shaping the offseason, Green's return also positions the Warriors to mentor rookie Yaxel Lendeborg as they try to blend veteran leadership with youth.
Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million contract, keeping a core piece in place after LeBron James chose to sign with the 76ers. Green had declined a $27.7 million option for 2026-27 to give the Warriors flexibility, with Rich Paul revealing the deal to Shams Charania. Green’s mix of defense, versatility and veteran leadership remains central as Golden State aims to contend again after a 37-45 season.
Evgeni Malkin re-signed with the Pittsburgh Penguins on a one-year, $5.5 million average annual value deal, keeping the franchise icon in Pittsburgh for a potential 21st season. The team highlighted his continued on-ice production and leadership, particularly in mentoring younger Russian players, as they aim to return to Stanley Cup contention after last season’s playoff return. Malkin, who produced 19 goals and 61 points in 56 games last year, remains committed to the city and its fans.
Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, featuring a base salary of about $22–$23 million with incentives that could lift total compensation to roughly $25 million; he’s expected to attend the Steelers’ voluntary minicamp as he returns to Pittsburgh after last season’s playoff run.
Buffalo signed veteran outside linebacker Mike Danna to a one-year deal, adding depth to the Bills’ linebacker room; the six-year Chiefs veteran appeared in 87 games (49 starts) and totaled 194 tackles with 21.5 sacks, including a 2025 line of 25 tackles, one sack, one interception and three tackles for loss, and will wear No. 51 as Buffalo released CB MJ Devonshire.
The Buffalo Bills signed veteran outside linebacker Mike Danna to a one-year deal. The 28-year-old spent six seasons with the Chiefs before being released in February. In 2025 he appeared in 15 games with 14 starts, recording 25 tackles, three tackles for loss, four QB hits, a sack, and an interception. Danna has 87 career games with 49 starts, 21.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss and 51 QB hits, and is a two-time Super Bowl champion (KC in 2022 and 2023).
The Steelers signed tight end Jaheim Bell to a one-year contract, bringing him back after he spent part of the 2025 season on the Steelers’ practice squad. Bell, a 2024 seventh-round pick by the Patriots, also spent time with the Eagles and played college football at South Carolina and Florida State, finishing with 95 receptions for 1,260 yards and nine touchdowns (plus four rushing scores).
Buffalo Bills re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract for 2026, keeping the veteran in Buffalo after a 2025 pectoral injury limited him to five games; Hamlin has started in 2022–24 and famously recovered from a 2022 cardiac arrest.
Rasheed Walker remains unsigned as the top left tackle candidate, with Schefter saying the market is thin and he’s likely to accept a one-year deal to re-enter free agency next year; this path could still affect Green Bay’s compensatory-pick outlook in 2027, depending on the deal’s value, as the Packers have three compensatory picks projected and have already signed St-Juste, Hargrave, and Skyy Moore.
The Dallas Cowboys reached a one-year contract with cornerback Cobie Durant, worth up to $5.5 million, aiming to strengthen their pass defense in 2026. Durant, a Rams alumnus who posted 40 tackles, three interceptions and a fumble recovery in 2025, joins Dallas after Los Angeles moved on with new corners.
Insiders expect Kyler Murray to sign a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, meeting with teams to prep for 2027 free agency; a strong 2026 season could lead to a long-term extension and set up QB competition with J.J. McCarthy.
Edge rusher K’Lavon Chaisson signs with the Washington Commanders on a one-year, $12 million contract for 2026 after a productive 2025 with the Patriots (7.5 sacks in the regular season and 3 in the postseason). A former No. 20 overall pick by the Jaguars in 2020, Chaisson also posted five sacks for Jacksonville and five sacks for the Raiders in 2024, giving Washington a veteran pass-rush threat in the NFC East.