NFL Free Agency: Malik Willis, Tua Tagovailoa Mike Evans, Tyler Linderbaum Lead Early Big-Money Deals

The National Football League (NFL) free agency period has partially opened. The league’s “legal tampering” or negotiation window began at noon yesterday, allowing teams to talk with agents and negotiate contract terms with players who are about to become free agents. However, these agreements cannot be officially signed yet. The official start of free agency happens when the new NFL league year begins tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. ET, at which point contracts can be formally signed and announced by teams. 

However, several major agreements have already been reached during the opening of the NFL free-agency negotiation period. Quarterback Malik Willis agreed to a three-year deal worth about $67.5M with the Miami Dolphins after moving on from Tua Tagovailoa. Veteran wide receiver Mike Evans reached a three-year agreement with the San Francisco 49ers, ending his long tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum reportedly agreed to a three-year, $81M contract with Reese's Las Vegas Raiders after previously playing for the Baltimore Ravens. In addition, star running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III has agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs. Walker agreed to a three‑year contract reportedly worth up to $45M, making it one of the richest free‑agent deals ever for a running back. What were the best and most surprising free agency moves yesterday?