Trending Now - NFL Teams Prioritize Defense as Colts and Browns Chase Offense

WHO:

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

Zion Johnson, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

Quinshon Judkins, running back, Cleveland Browns

Elgton Jenkins, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

Tytus Howard, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

George Warhop, offensive line coach, Cleveland Browns

Jamaree Salyer, guard/tackle, Miami Dolphins

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

Zion Johnson, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

Quinshon Judkins, running back, Cleveland Browns

Elgton Jenkins, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

Tytus Howard, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

George Warhop, offensive line coach, Cleveland Browns

Jamaree Salyer, guard/tackle, Miami Dolphins

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

Zion Johnson, offensive lineman, Cleveland Browns

Jamaree Salyer, guard/tackle, Miami Dolphins

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

DeMeco Ryans, head coach, Houston Texans

Joe Brady, head coach, Buffalo Bills

Jim Leonhard, defensive coordinator, Buffalo Bills

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

DeMeco Ryans, head coach, Houston Texans

Joe Brady, head coach, Buffalo Bills

Jim Leonhard, defensive coordinator, Buffalo Bills

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

DeMeco Ryans, head coach, Houston Texans

Geno Stone, safety, Buffalo Bills

Bradley Chubb, outside linebacker, Buffalo Bills

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety, Buffalo Bills

DeMeco Ryans, head coach, Houston Texans

Joe Brady, head coach, Buffalo Bills

Jim Leonhard, defensive coordinator, Buffalo Bills

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, University of Florida, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, University of Florida, agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown

WHAT:

Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, marking his third team since being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Houston Texans.

Stone signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, having previously recorded a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season.

Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, aiming to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the 2026 season.

Johnson signed with the Cleveland Browns, expressing excitement about blocking for running back Quinshon Judkins.

The Browns signed Elgton Jenkins and Tytus Howard to improve their offensive line.

Salyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent after appearing in 64 career games with 40 starts for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, marking his third team since being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Houston Texans.

Stone signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, having previously recorded a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season.

Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, aiming to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the 2026 season.

Johnson signed with the Cleveland Browns, expressing excitement about blocking for running back Quinshon Judkins.

The Browns signed Elgton Jenkins and Tytus Howard to improve their offensive line.

Salyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent after appearing in 64 career games with 40 starts for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Stone signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Johnson signed with the Cleveland Browns in free agency.

Salyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent.

Gardner-Johnson stated, "I feel like defense needs the entertainment too... so the defense, give a little spark to it."

Chubb recorded 19.5 sacks in his last two healthy seasons (2023 and 2025) and aims to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the 2026 season.

Stone had a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season, ranking third on the Cincinnati Bengals.

Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills.

Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Stone signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 51 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions in 10 games with the Chicago Bears in the 2025 season.

Stone had a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season, ranking third on the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Buffalo Bills signed Geno Stone to a one-year deal.

Bradley Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Stone had a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season, ranking third on the Cincinnati Bengals.

Chubb recorded 19.5 sacks in his last two healthy seasons (2023 and 2025).

Chubb aims to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the 2026 season.

Gardner-Johnson had two interceptions, three sacks, and 51 tackles in 10 games with the Chicago Bears after signing with them on October 29, 2025.

DeMeco Ryans stated, "I know what's best for my team. Coming from me, the head coach, it was the best for our team. That's why I made the decision," regarding Gardner-Johnson's release from the Texans.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 51 tackles, 5 tackles for loss (TFL), and 2 interceptions in 10 games during the 2025 season.

He has a total of 20 interceptions in seven NFL seasons.

Gardner-Johnson started 7 games for the Bears in 2025.

He started 12 games for the Eagles in 2022, recording a career-high 6 interceptions.

In the 2024 season, he recorded 59 tackles and 6 interceptions, including his first pick-six against the Cowboys in Week 17.

Gardner-Johnson stated, "I feel like defense needs the entertainment too... so the defense, give a little spark to it."

Chubb recorded 19.5 sacks in his last two healthy seasons (2023 and 2025) and aims to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the 2026 season.

Stone had a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season, ranking third on the Cincinnati Bengals.

Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills.

Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Stone signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 51 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 2 interceptions in 10 games with the Chicago Bears in the 2025 season.

Stone had a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season, ranking third on the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Buffalo Bills signed Geno Stone to a one-year deal.

Bradley Chubb signed a three-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

Stone had a career-high 104 tackles in the 2025 season, ranking third on the Cincinnati Bengals.

Chubb recorded 19.5 sacks in his last two healthy seasons (2023 and 2025).

Chubb aims to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the 2026 season.

Gardner-Johnson had two interceptions, three sacks, and 51 tackles in 10 games with the Chicago Bears after signing with them on October 29, 2025.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million with the Buffalo Bills.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 51 tackles, 5 tackles for loss (TFL), and 2 interceptions in 10 games during the 2025 season.

He has a total of 20 interceptions in seven NFL seasons.

Gardner-Johnson started 7 games for the Bears in 2025.

He started 12 games for the Eagles in 2022, recording a career-high 6 interceptions.

In the 2024 season, he recorded 59 tackles and 6 interceptions, including his first pick-six against the Cowboys in Week 17.

WHERE:

Buffalo, New York (Buffalo Bills)

Cleveland, Ohio (Cleveland Browns)

Miami, Florida (Miami Dolphins)

Buffalo, New York (Buffalo Bills)

Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Bears)

Cincinnati, Ohio (Cincinnati Bengals)

Buffalo, New York (Buffalo Bills)

Cincinnati, Ohio (Cincinnati Bengals)

Buffalo, New York (Buffalo Bills), Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Bears), Houston, Texas (Houston Texans), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Eagles), Detroit, Michigan (Detroit Lions), Cocoa, Florida (C.J. Gardner-Johnson's hometown)

WHEN:

Gardner-Johnson signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Chubb signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Stone signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Johnson signed with the Cleveland Browns in free agency.

Salyer signed with the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent.

Gardner-Johnson, Chubb, and Stone signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Gardner-Johnson signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Chubb signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Stone signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Gardner-Johnson was released by the Texans after starting three games in March 2025.

Gardner-Johnson started his NFL career in 2019.

He was traded to the Eagles ahead of the 2022 season.

He played for the Lions in 2023.

He returned to the Eagles in 2024.

He was traded to the Texans in March 2025.

He signed with the Bears on October 29, 2025.

Gardner-Johnson signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Chubb signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Stone signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Gardner-Johnson signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Chubb signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Stone signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Chubb signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Stone signed with the Bills on March 12th, 2026.

Gardner-Johnson was released by the Texans after starting three games in March 2025.

Gardner-Johnson started his NFL career in 2019.

He was traded to the Eagles ahead of the 2022 season.

He played for the Lions in 2023.

He returned to the Eagles in 2024.

He was traded to the Texans in March 2025.

He signed with the Bears on October 29, 2025.

WHY:

Johnson stated, "if I had the opportunity to block for somebody like that, the sky's the limit," regarding his excitement to block for Judkins.

Johnson noted the Browns' focus on improving the offensive line this offseason, mentioning the signings of Jenkins and Howard.

Johnson stated, "if I had the opportunity to block for somebody like that, the sky's the limit," regarding his excitement to block for Judkins.

Johnson noted the Browns' focus on improving the offensive line this offseason, mentioning the signings of Jenkins and Howard.

Johnson expressed excitement about the opportunity to block for running back Quinshon Judkins, stating, "if I had the opportunity to block for somebody like that, the sky's the limit."

Johnson noted the Browns' focus on improving the offensive line this offseason, mentioning the signings of Elgton Jenkins and Tytus Howard.

Chubb expressed a desire to join a team that is a contender and has a winning culture, stating, "I feel like it will be a great fit for myself with where I am in my career."

The Bills are overhauling their safety ranks after not re-signing outgoing free agents Jordan Poyer, Damar Hamlin, and Darnell Savage.

Gardner-Johnson expressed that he is not concerned about perceptions of him as a teammate, stating, "I look at it like this. And I don't throw shade... If it was a locker room problem, I just result back to whatever came out."

Chubb expressed a desire to join a team that is a contender and has a winning culture, stating, "I feel like it will be a great fit for myself with where I am in my career."

Chubb expressed a desire to join a team that is a contender and has a winning culture.

The Bills are overhauling their safety ranks after not re-signing outgoing free agents Jordan Poyer, Damar Hamlin, and Darnell Savage.

Chubb expressed a desire to join a team that is a contender and has a winning culture.

The Bills are overhauling their safety ranks after not re-signing outgoing free agents Jordan Poyer, Damar Hamlin, and Darnell Savage.

The Buffalo Bills signed Gardner-Johnson to add a veteran presence to their secondary.

HOW:

Gardner-Johnson mentioned that the Bills were familiar with his game due to multiple connections, stating, "Going up to Buffalo [for a visit on Thursday] and getting a formal meeting with everybody, introducing themselves face-to-face was something that hit it off."

Stone's contract was reworked to reduce his salary by $1.5 million from an initial two-year deal worth $7 million annually.

Johnson expressed that he takes pride in being consistently available for his team, stating, "you can't help the team from off the field."

Salyer entered the NFL as a sixth-round selection (195th overall) by the Chargers in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Stone's contract was reworked to reduce his salary by $1.5 million from an initial two-year deal worth $7 million annually.

Gardner-Johnson mentioned that the Bills were familiar with his game due to multiple connections and that they discussed his "off the field stuff" during his visit.

Stone's contract was reworked to reduce his salary by $1.5 million from an initial two-year deal worth $7 million annually.

Gardner-Johnson mentioned that the Bills were familiar with his game due to multiple connections and that they discussed his "off the field stuff" during his visit.

The signing was facilitated through negotiations between Gardner-Johnson's agents and the Buffalo Bills.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 17:05 UTC)

In a busy day for NFL free agency, the Buffalo Bills made headlines by signing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, safety Geno Stone, and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, all on March 12, 2026. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns bolstered their offensive line by signing Zion Johnson, Elgton Jenkins, and Tytus Howard, with Johnson expressing his enthusiasm for blocking for running back Quinshon Judkins. Additionally, guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer joined the Miami Dolphins after a successful stint with the Los Angeles Chargers, marking a significant shift in the league as teams look to strengthen their rosters.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 15:02 UTC)

In a busy day for NFL free agency, the Buffalo Bills have signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and safety Geno Stone to one-year deals, while outside linebacker Bradley Chubb has inked a three-year contract with the team. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns have added offensive lineman Zion Johnson, who is excited about the opportunity to block for running back Quinshon Judkins, along with fellow linemen Elgton Jenkins and Tytus Howard to bolster their offensive line. Additionally, guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer has joined the Miami Dolphins after a solid career with the Los Angeles Chargers, where he made 40 starts in 64 games.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 09:04 UTC)

In a busy week for NFL free agency, the Buffalo Bills made headlines by signing safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to new contracts, along with safety Geno Stone, all on March 12. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Zion Johnson joined the Cleveland Browns, expressing enthusiasm about enhancing the team's offensive line, and guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer signed with the Miami Dolphins after being drafted in the sixth round by the Chargers in 2022. These moves reflect a strategic focus on strengthening rosters as teams prepare for the upcoming season.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 07:12 UTC)

In a significant move, the Buffalo Bills have signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, and safety Geno Stone, all to one-year deals, with Chubb also securing a three-year contract. Gardner-Johnson, who previously recorded 51 tackles and two interceptions with the Chicago Bears last season, expressed excitement about joining the Bills, highlighting their familiarity with his game. Meanwhile, Chubb aims to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks in the upcoming season after recording 19.5 sacks in his last two healthy seasons.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 05:20 UTC)

In a significant move for the Buffalo Bills, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, and safety Geno Stone all signed with the team on March 12. Chubb, who recorded 19.5 sacks over his last two healthy seasons, is eager to surpass his career-high of 12 sacks this year, while Gardner-Johnson emphasized the need for defense to bring excitement to the game. The players expressed their enthusiasm for joining a contender, with Gardner-Johnson noting the strong connections he had with the Bills during his visit.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 03:41 UTC)

In a significant move for the Buffalo Bills, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, and safety Geno Stone all signed contracts with the team on March 12, 2026, as part of an effort to strengthen their roster. Gardner-Johnson inked a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, while Chubb secured a three-year contract, and Stone also signed for one year, all following impressive performances in the previous season. This overhaul comes as the Bills look to fill the gaps left by departing free agents and build a winning culture, with Chubb expressing his desire to join a contender.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 01:24 UTC)

The Buffalo Bills have made significant moves by signing safety Geno Stone and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to one-year and three-year deals, respectively, both on March 12, 2026. Stone, who had a standout season with a career-high 104 tackles for the Cincinnati Bengals, will help bolster the Bills' safety ranks after the team did not re-sign key players, while Chubb aims to exceed his career-high of 12 sacks this season as he joins a team known for its winning culture. With these additions, the Bills are looking to strengthen their defense and enhance their chances for success in the upcoming season.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 23:09 UTC)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, who played for the Chicago Bears after signing with them last October, had an impressive season with two interceptions, three sacks, and 51 tackles in just ten games. Following his release from the Texans after starting three games in March 2025, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized that the decision was made with the team's best interests in mind. Gardner-Johnson, now with the Buffalo Bills, noted that they were familiar with his game and discussed his off-field matters during his visit.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 21:09 UTC)

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills worth up to $6 million, aimed at strengthening their secondary with his veteran experience. Last season, he recorded 51 tackles and two interceptions in just ten games with the Chicago Bears, and throughout his seven-year NFL career, he has amassed a total of 20 interceptions. Gardner-Johnson's journey has seen him play for several teams, including the Eagles, where he had a standout 2022 season with a career-high six interceptions.