Eight notable offensive players to switch teams in NFL free agency

12 months ago - Sportingbase

National Football League free agency officially started on Wednesday. Here are eight notable offensive players to switch teams, and are making $10 million for more per year.

Aaron Banks

The 6’5″, 325 pound guard from Alameda, California signed a four-year deal worth $77 million with the Green Bay Packers. He has spent the last four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. This past season, Banks had a fumble recovery, which came in a 30-24 San Francisco win over Dallas on October 27.

Dyami Brown

The wide receiver from Charlotte, North Carolina signed a one-year contract worth $10 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has spent the last four seasons with Washington. In 2024, Brown had 30 catches for 308 receiving yards and one touchdown, along with three rushes for 26 rushing yards. The touchdown catch was for 41 yards from NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels in a 34-13 Washington win over the Cleveland Browns on October 6.

Drew Dalman

The 6’3″, 305 pound center from Salinas, California signed a three-year deal worth $42 million with the Chicago Bears. He spent the last four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. In 2024, Dalman missed eight games with an ankle injury.

Will Fries

The 6’6″, 306 pound tackle from Staten Island, New York signed a five-year deal worth $88 million with the Minnesota Vikings. He has spent the last four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.

Patrick Mekari

The 6’4″ 305 guard from Westlake Village, California signed a three-year contract worth $37.5 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has spent the last six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. This past season Mekari had a fumble recovery in a 41-10 Ravens win over the Denver Broncos on November 3.

Dan Moore

The 6’5″, 315 pound tackle from Beaumont, Texas (pictured number 65) signed a four-year contract worth $82 million with the Tennessee Titans. Moore has spent the last four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jaylon Moore

The 6’4″, 310 pound offensive lineman from Detroit, Michigan signed a two-year contract worth $30 million with the Kansas City Chiefs. He has spent the last four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.

Joshua Palmer

The native of Toronto, Ontario has signed a three-year deal worth $36 million with the Buffalo Bills. He has spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. In 2024, he had 39 catches for 584 receiving yards and one touchdown catch. The six points took place in a 27-10 Chargers win over the Cleveland Browns on November 3. Palmer was one of two Canadians to switch teams and make over $10 million per season. The other was Jevon Holland.