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.

10:30 a.m. The Falcons sent shockwaves through Atlanta and the NFL with the release of team-legend Grady Jarrett. Atlanta could save up to $16-million with his release, and they were 30th in available space heading into the contact period. READ MORE: Falcons Release Grady Jarrett

Follow every signing and trade with The Athletic’s live coverage of 2025 NFL free agency The Falcons aren’t going to make the same splash they did last year in free agency when they signed quarterback Kirk Cousins to the largest total-value free-agency deal in league history.

The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back another familiar face in the secondary. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team has agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Mike Ford on a two-year, $4 million contract. The 29-year-old previously played for the Falcons in 2022, appearing in all 17 games with two starts.

Receiver KhaDarel Hodge will continue his career with the Falcons. Hodge has agreed to return to Atlanta on a two-year, $6 million deal, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL media. Hodge, 30, has spent the last three seasons with the Falcons.