All articles tagged with #one year deal
Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Cincinnati Bengals, after he appeared in nine games (six starts) in 2025 following a midseason trade from the Browns; he now provides depth behind Joe Burrow, Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford.
Marquise “Hollywood” Brown agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth up to $6.5 million after his 16-game, 49-catch, 587-yard, 5-TD season with the Chiefs, amid ongoing A.J. Brown trade rumors. The move adds depth at wide receiver and could solidify the No. 3 spot for Philadelphia as they navigate roster needs post-season.
Buffalo signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million to bolster a safety room depleted by departures, hoping the 28-year-old can recapture his 2024 playmaking form; his 2025 path was volatile (Texans, Ravens practice squad, Bears), so he’ll compete with Cole Bishop for a starting job in a revamped defense, aided by cap space from DJ Moore’s restructuring.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year, $7.5 million contract after spending 2025 with the Broncos, reuniting with SF's defense following his torn Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII and a late-season return in 2024.
Riq Woolen, a 6-foot-4 corner who had six interceptions as a rookie, signed a one-year deal worth up to $15 million with the Philadelphia Eagles to start opposite Quinyon Mitchell, aiming to inject a high-ceiling playmaker into a revamped secondary while preserving cap flexibility.
Travis Kelce has agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs for 2026, with incentives that could boost the total to $15 million. The 36-year-old tight end, KC's all-time leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns, chose to stay in Kansas City after a 2025 season in which he started all 17 games, posted 76 receptions for 851 yards and five touchdowns, and earned his 11th straight Pro Bowl.
The San Francisco Giants signed infielder Luis Arraez to a one-year, $12 million contract, with Arraez expected to play second base (pending a physical). The deal, which matches a prior projection for value and lets him reach free agency after 2026, boosts the Giants’ 2026 payroll to about $206 million (CBT payroll ~ $232.7 million). It adds a contact-oriented bat to a power-heavy infield and follows Harrison Bader’s recent 2-year signing.
The Chicago White Sox agreed to sign outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year contract (reports place around $5–6 million) with a mutual option for 2027 and a $1 million buyout, plus up to $375k in plate-appearance incentives. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter is expected to slot into regular outfield duties and provide defense and versatility as Chicago continues to reshape its roster for 2026. The signing follows payroll moves intended to fund further improvements and a potential push toward contention in the coming seasons.
Kurt Suzuki has been appointed as the Los Angeles Angels' manager on a unique one-year contract, likely linked to the team's uncertain future and GM Perry Minasian's contract situation, amid a period of team rebuilding and recent coaching changes.
Russell Westbrook has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, expected to be official soon, providing veteran depth at point guard for the team.
The New York Knicks signed Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year contract to bolster their backcourt and provide reserve playmaking, with Brogdon bringing experience as a former Sixth Man of the Year and a career shooter.
The Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson resolved a disagreement over guaranteed money by opting for a one-year contract, allowing Hendrickson to focus on a strong season without long-term security, and potentially setting a precedent for similar negotiations in the NFL.
The Buffalo Bills signed veteran offensive tackle La'el Collins to a one-year contract, adding significant experience to their offensive line alongside left tackle Dion Dawkins and right tackle Spencer Brown, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal. Collins, who has played 89 games and started 86 with the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, last started 15 games for the Bengals in 2022 before tearing his ACL in December of that year and being released in September.
The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent pitcher Mike Clevinger, pending a physical. Clevinger, ranked No. 31 among The Athletic’s Top 40 free agents, is expected to bolster the team's pitching rotation. The deal comes after MLB's investigation into allegations of physical and child abuse against Clevinger, which concluded with no disciplinary action. Clevinger, who previously played for Cleveland and the Padres, is set to join the White Sox for the upcoming season.
The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive tackle DeShawn Williams to a one-year deal, adding depth to their defensive line with the former Carolina Panthers player who had 33 total tackles, seven quarterback hits, and a sack in the 2023 season. Williams, who previously spent time with the Denver Broncos and had a brief stint in the Canadian Football League, played college football at Clemson and is from Central, South Carolina.