NFL free agency officially began this morning at 12:01 a.m. ET.

• Patriots trade Matt Cassel (Quarterback) and Mike Valeran (Linebacker) for a second round draft pick to the Kansas City Chiefs.   [MORE]
• Cardinals free agent Antionio Smith (Defensive End) signed  a five-year, $35 million contract that included a $12.5 million signing bonus.  [LINK]
• Detriot  Lions have traded John Kinta (Quarterback) to Dallas for  Anthony Henry (Cornerback)
• Dallas Cowboys signed free agent and former Atlanta Falcon linebacker Keith Brooking to a three-year contract.      [MORE]
• Dallas released 17-year veteran quarterback Brad Johnson on Thursday. [MORE]
• Detriot Lions signed Bryant Johnson (Wide Receiver) to a three-year, $9 million contract  [MORE]
• Buffalo Bills signed formers Carolinia Panther center/guard Geoff Hangartner [MORE]
• The 49ers signed free agent and former Titan receiver Brandon Jones on five years at $16.5 million, with $5.4 million guaranteed contract. [MORE]
• Detroit Lions reportedly tried to trade for Denver Broncos (Quarterback) Jay Cutler. [MORE]

Deal of the century:

• Redskins get  former Tennessee Titan’s All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth for 7 years, $100 MILLION

Posted by:  Behindy

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