All articles tagged with #one year contract
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.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Travis Kelce is expected to return to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season on a one-year contract worth about $12 million (up to $15 million), turning down more money to stay loyal to Patrick Mahomes; Kelce, who will turn 37 during the 2026 season, remains a key target despite the Chiefs' offensive struggles in 2025 and Mahomes' injury status being uncertain ahead of the season.
Veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $18 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Chargers, choosing continuity after initially planning to explore free-agent options.
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year MLB contract with Starling Marte, pending a physical and a roster move. Marte, who will be 37, comes off an injury-plagued stint with the Mets but posted a .269/.331/.398 line with 16 homers across 2024–25 and could add veteran depth to KC’s outfield/DH mix, joining Isaac Collins, Lane Thomas, and Jac Caglianone as the Royals bolster left/right-field options. The deal fits KC’s modest payroll outlook in the mid-$140s millions and provides flexibility as they seek upgradeable depth without a long-term commitment.
Eugenio Suarez signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds, with a mutual option for 2027 (reported at $16 million). The deal — contingent on a 40-man roster spot and a physical — brings Suarez back to Cincinnati after a power-filled season, giving the Reds a veteran middle-order bat as they navigate budget and broadcast-deal uncertainties.
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing quarterback Carson Wentz to a one-year contract. Wentz, who previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Rams, will now join the Chiefs after a series of team changes.