NFL free agency has begun, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2025 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began March 12 at 4 p.m. ET, when free agent signings could become official. The first round of the 2025 NFL draft begins April 24 on ESPN.

Beyond Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel, the Commanders’ wide receiver depth chart remained unclear. Brown’s return offers significant clarification. The 6-foot-2 target provides needed size and a physical presence on the outside, where he lined up across from McLaurin.

The Washington Commanders signing of Javon Kinlaw was ranked as the worst free-agent signing by media outlet. A national media outlet has ranked the 10 worst free agent signings. The Washington Commanders had the overall worst signing with the contract offered to Javon Kinlaw.