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NFL free agency winners and losers: 49ers, Jaguars and Patriots lead the list
The 49ers' roster looks very different. Sam Darnold's deal was smaller than expected. Let's size up the best and worst moves of free agency.

Tracking NFL free agency: Live updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor
Free agency has kicked off with the legal negotiation window and there has already been plenty of action.
TOP HEADLINES

SIZING UP THE STEELERS
Stephen A. calls out Mike Tomlin and Steelers for messy QB situation
What's next for Steelers after losing Justin Fields to Jets?

HOW FREE AGENCY IMPACTS THE DRAFT
New NFL mini-mock draft: Yates projects picks 1-10 based on the free agency frenzy
How has NFL free agency impacted early-Round 1 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.
MORE FREE AGENCY NEWS

QUARTERBACK TALK
Why Dan Orlovsky is warning the Vikings against signing Aaron Rodgers
Stephen A. to Daniel Jones: 'Show you belong in this league'

TIME FOR A CHANGE
Did the Seahawks upgrade at QB? Grading Sam Darnold's deal in Seattle
The Seahawks are pivoting from Geno Smith to Sam Darnold, who agreed to a three-year deal. But does the move bring upside to Seattle -- or risk?
Why newly acquired QB Justin Fields will play position like no other in Jets history
The former Steelers QB's dynamic running ability will be a new look for a retooled New York offense.

NFL OFFSEASON
Two trades by Seattle, two mega-extensions, several remaining questions: The NFL moves that mattered this weekend
Geno Smith and DK Metcalf have been traded, while Josh Allen and Myles Garrett got huge new deals. These moves have ripples for the rest of the NFL.
Ranking the top 100 free agents: Who are the best players available this month?
Teams can begin negotiating with free agents on Monday, so we stacked the top 100 players available. Who's No. 1?

OFFSEASON TALK
McAfee: 'Upside is there' with Jets' new QB Justin Fields
Why Chris Godwin chose the Bucs over the Patriots

TRENDING IN THE NFL
49ers star Christian McCaffrey, model Olivia Culpo expecting first child
The San Francisco 49ers running back and former Miss Universe tied the knot last June.
Top Headlines
- Jones joins Colts, to battle Richardson for QB job
- 49ers' purge continues with release of DE Floyd
- Sources: Cowboys, Turpin agree to 3-year deal
- Sources: Texans acquire Eagles' Gardner-Johnson
- Vikings add Allen, Fries to strengthen both lines
- Source: Browns add pass rusher Tryon-Shoyinka
- Panthers cut RB Sanders, clear $5M cap space
- Chargers CB Fulton agrees to sign with Chiefs
- Grading Sam Darnold's deal with Seattle
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