The NFL’s legal tampering period kicked off at noon on Monday, and it didn’t take long for players to start “agreeing to terms” with other teams. The first big move of the day involved the reigning AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals, as they agreed to terms with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Alex Cappa on a four-year deal. Shortly after, the Miami Dolphins reportedly stole running back Chase Edmonds from the Arizona Cardinals, agreeing to a two-year deal. Then, the Jacksonville Jaguars took over and started spending like there was no tomorrow.
It was certainly a wild first day, so let’s take a look at some winners and losers.
Winner: Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars hit the ground running on Day 1, and they could afford to do so with the money they had at their disposal. They broke the bank for wide receiver Christian Kirk — who could be the third-highest paid receiver in the NFL if he receives all of the max $84 million deal he signed — and also reportedly landed the versatile Evan Engram and Zay Jones. The Jags also reportedly spent a combined $75 million on two defenders in Foye Oluokun and Foley Fatukasi.
Oluokun, the star linebacker formerly of the Atlanta Falcons, signed a three-year, $45 million deal, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. He led the NFL with 192 tackles last season, which was the seventh-highest total ever recorded in a single season. Fatukasi, the defensive lineman who has spent his career with the New York Jets, reportedly received a three-year, $30 million deal with $20 million guaranteed, according to Mike Garafolo. He recorded 46 combined tackles in 15 starts last season.
Another player the Jags reportedly grabbed was former Washington Commanders star offensive guard Brandon Scherff, who has made five Pro Bowls in seven seasons. He was one of the top interior offensive linemen available in this free agency class, and he reportedly…