Raiders, Packers Swap Cornerbacks in NFL Free Agency

The New York Jets announced the signing of defensive tackle Byron Cowart, who previously played for the Chicago Bears in the 2024 NFL season, starting seven games and recording career highs in tackles and sacks. Cowart joins a Jets defensive line that features two former Alabama players and follows his former coach Eric Washington to New York. Meanwhile, impactful trades have emerged during the 2025 NFL offseason, including the Pittsburgh Steelers acquiring star receiver DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks for a second-round draft pick. Additionally, the Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers executed a cornerback swap, with the Raiders signing Eric Stokes and the Packers bringing in Nate Hobbs, both looking to revitalize their respective defenses. The offseason has also seen significant contract extensions, including a six-year, $330 million deal for Bills quarterback Josh Allen. These moves reflect teams' strategies to strengthen their rosters as they prepare for the upcoming season.