Top 10 Biggest Moves in 2019 NFL Free Agency
So the NFL offseason is upon us, which brings up free agency. This is where teams can make moves and trade players, which can have monumental impacts on a team's season.
Here are some of the biggest signings of 2019.
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Odell Beckham Jr. traded to Cleveland
Odell Beckham Jr. (born November 5, 1992) is an American NFL wide receiver currently with the Los Angeles Rams. He was drafted 12th overall by the New York Giants in 2014 and won Super Bowl LVI with the Rams. Beckham is best known for his one-handed catch against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014 and has been... read more
Cleveland is going to have a dangerous offense next year. Odell Beckham is one of the most dynamic offensive weapons. He should have fun working with the young swagger and talent of Baker Mayfield instead of the old and inconsistent Eli Manning.
The Browns are back. Just imagine if they had Saquon Barkley too.
This is the biggest one. This Browns team is going to be very, very scary.
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Antonio Brown traded to Oakland
Antonio Brown (born July 10, 1988) is a former NFL wide receiver who played nine seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers before brief stints with the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He earned seven Pro Bowl selections and led the league in receptions, receiving yards, and... read more
The Raiders were a complete dumpster fire in 2018, and AB had a solid season. However, as it progressed, tensions grew between him and Ben Roethlisberger. AB eventually wanted out of Pittsburgh. Long story short, he finally gets his wish, but it's stunning to see him go to a team that's nowhere near the same level as the Steelers.
Either way, he's a huge gain. He's the type of player who can rejuvenate the Raiders. If Jon Gruden uses his draft picks wisely, then we can talk about playoffs. Now, if only they had Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper.
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Nick Foles traded to Jacksonville
Nicholas Edward Foles, born January 20, 1989, is a former American professional football quarterback. He played in the National Football League from 2012 to 2024. Foles is best known for leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory in Super Bowl LII, where he was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
So Big D Nick is no more in Philly? Interesting that they are going with Wentz despite his history of injuries. Anyway, Jacksonville did the right thing by getting rid of Bortles. He was way too inconsistent. I knew they would either be looking for a QB in free agency or the draft, and what better quarterback to acquire than the Eagles' Super Bowl MVP?
True, he may have struggles in the regular season, but he's still an upgrade from Bortles. The real question now is, can he lead them back to the playoffs?
So Big D Nick is no longer in Philly. Interesting that they are sticking with Wentz despite his recent injuries. Anyway, Jacksonville is in desperate need of a better quarterback. Bortles was way too inconsistent. And who better to go after than a Super Bowl MVP quarterback?
This was a good gain for the Jags. Now let's see if they can make the playoffs again.
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Tyrann Mathieu signed by Kansas City
Tyrann Devine Mathieu is an NFL safety well known for his playmaking ability and nickname The Honey Badger. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs and has earned two All‑Pro selections and three Pro Bowls for his performances. Mathieu is highly regarded both for his on‑field versatility and... read more
The Chiefs desperately need help on defense, and the Honey Badger had a solid season last year. This was a great move for the Chiefs. Eric Berry and Honey Badger could make a great pair on defense and give KC some desperately needed help.
Ok, since I guess I have finally backed off my rant of the NFL, I should come back to the football world. This is a really good move for the Chiefs. This elevates their defense.
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Landon Collins signed by Washington
Landon Collins is an American football safety who last played for the Washington Commanders, formerly known as the Washington Football Team. He was released in March 2023 and is currently a free agent. Collins is known for his physical style of play and leadership in the secondary.
He's a good safety who will help Washington out big time. He can be stellar when playing close to the line of scrimmage. Washington definitely needs help, so it makes sense. The only thing I have to wonder is, are they paying him too much?
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Kareem Hunt signed by Cleveland
Okay, technically, he was released by the Chiefs for a controversial video of him kicking a woman. Long story short, he became a free agent. Cleveland decided to give him a second chance, which could pay dividends if all ends well with a potential investigation.
If he can indeed play, he will be huge for an already dangerous-looking Cleveland offense.
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Trey Flowers signed by Detroit
This trade makes a lot of sense in my book. He was one of the top free agents available, in my opinion. The Lions needed help with the pass rush, and Flowers fills the gap nicely. This trade was rumored for a while, and Detroit made it happen.
Another bonus is that Matt Patricia was the defensive coordinator in New England while Flowers was there, so familiarity is an advantage as well.
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Mitch Morse signed by Buffalo
Mitch Morse, born April 21, 1992, is a former American football center. He was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and later played for the Buffalo Bills, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2022. Morse spent the 2024 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars and announced... read more
This is a good move for the Bills' young quarterback Josh Allen. He has potential but needs help around him. Morse is athletic and will be a great centerpiece of their offense, which is essential for a young quarterback like Allen.
Hopefully, Morse can give him a little bit of breathing room.
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Lamarcus Joyner signed by Oakland
Obviously, the biggest gain for Oakland was AB, but Joyner was a nice addition as well. He gives them some desperately needed help on defense. Now Jon Gruden needs to be smart and add more help for the defense using a few of those draft picks he's acquired.
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Anthony Barr re-signed with Minnesota
Anthony Barr is an American football outside linebacker who rejoined the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. He previously spent the 2022 season with the Dallas Cowboys and played for the Vikings from 2014 to 2021. Barr was drafted ninth overall by Minnesota in the 2014 NFL Draft.
He was originally rumored to go to the Jets but backed out of a deal to stay with the Vikings. This is big, as he was one of the major components of their defense. The Vikings are throwing a lot of money at him to stay too. It's going to be interesting to see if it's worth it or not.
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Earl Thomas signed by Baltimore
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Dee Ford traded to San Francisco
As a Chiefs fan, this is not exactly a good thing. Yes, he cost us a chance at getting to the Super Bowl, but he's still a great player. I get we just got Mathieu, but still, we can't be trading away the pieces we have on defense.
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Le'Veon Bell signed by New York Jets
So let me get this straight. He went from sitting out an entire year because he was "not getting paid enough" in Pittsburgh to a team giving him even less and is nowhere near the same level as the Steelers were. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but okay.
The Jets got a superstar player for Darnold to work with. Time will tell if it pans out or not, but this could be a big deal if all goes well.