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March Madne s, while previously reserved for college hoops, is an appropriate way to sum up the crazine s that is NFL free agency. On Monday, mere hours after announced his return following a 40-day retirement, a flurry of moves were agreed upon during the NFL's first day of legal tampering.Monday's big signings included the top-rated quarterback in free agency reportedly coming to terms with a perennial playoff contender, and a bevy of moves by the , who appear to be hellbent on getting out of the AFC South's cellar. Speaking of Brady, the locked up two of their top in-house free agents on Monday, as Tampa Bay is gearing up for another title run.Tuesday has brought more free Lorenzo Cain Jersey agent madne s that included a top-ranked defensive end changing his mind at the last second, a top-10 free agent safety joining a perennial playoff squad, and more rumors as it relates to the future of quarterback .Below are grades for each of the signings (expected to happen, not official until Wednesday) involving according to CBS Sports senior NFL writer Pete Prisco. The two top-100 quarterbacks picked up on Monday can be found at the top, and then the remaining players are listed in order based on Prisco's list. land QB Pittsburgh nabs the top-rated quarterback in free agency, and for a good price (a two-year, $14.25 million deal with up to $27 million in incentives, per NFL Network). A Pro Bowler in 2018 as a member of the , Trubisky presents a formidable challenge to in the upcoming battle to be succe sor.Grade:B sign QB Bridgewater gives Miami a very capable and experienced backup behind . The only po sible concern here could be if Bridgewater practices/plays well enough to start a quarterback controversy.Grade: B+ acquire Pro Bowl CB The Chargers' big offseason now includes the addition of Jackson, who picked off eight pa ses for the last season. Jackson wasn't cheap (he will reportedly sign a five-year, $82.5 million deal), so the pre sure for him to perform will be on. Grade:B staying in TampaDavis decided to stay in Tampa a day after Brady's announcement. The four-year starter returns under a relatively affordable salary (a reported three-year, $15 deal), another win for Tampa.Grade:B+Jaguars signing OL Jacksonville's big day included the signing of Scherff, a five-time Pro Bowler and the Jhoulys Chacin Jersey top-rated offensive lineman in free agency. While Scherff is an elite player, the Jaguars will reportedly pay $84 million (over four years) to a player who hasn't played in more than 14 games in a season since 2016.Grade: A- inks big deal with BaltimoreThe longtime ' safety is going to Baltimore (who, if healthy, now have one of the NFL's top defensive backfields) with a reported five-year, $70 million deal. That's a great bargain for a player who has been one of the league's top defensive backs since coming into the NFL in 2017. Grade: A chooses Denver over DallasThe lured Gregory away from Dallas with a reported five-year, $70 million deal. This is a risky move for the Broncos, considering that the 29-year-old defensive end had just 16.5 sacks during his time with the .Grade:C+ retain OLB Keeping Campbell was critical to the Packers, who on Monday decided to part ways with . While he was sensational in 2021 (his first season in Green Bay), Campbell needs to play up to his new contract in 2022 and beyond.Grade:B lands in New YorkThe ' big Monday included the signing of Tomlinson, a 2021 Pro Bowler who was a staple on the ' offensive line for the last five years. Tomlinson should help provide much-needed protection for . Grade: A- hits jackpot in JacksonvilleIn Kirk, the Jaguars now have a 25-year-old receiver who appears to be coming into his own as a big-time player. But the price tag (a reported four years for as much as $84 millIon) is way too much money for a receiver who has yet to top 1,000 yards in a season.Grade:D- land The Eagles were able to acquire a 27-year-old linebacker who racked up 23.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles over the past two years. They did so without breaking the bank, as Reddick comes to Philadelphia for a reported $45 million over three years.Grade: A+Steelers reunite Trubisky with Pittsburgh's second lineman to sign with the team in free agency (the other being former Viking ), Daniels comes to Pittsburgh after getting nearly 50 starts under his belt in Chicago. The Steelers got the still-just 24-year-old guard/center for an affordable three-year, $26.5 million deal. Grade: A stays in SeattleThis was a win-win for both parties. Seattle keeps their talented safety, while Diggs will make more per season under his new deal ($13.3 million) than he would have under the franchise tag ($12.9 million).Grade: B- to sign with BuccaneersBrady gets another weapon in Gage, who caught eight touchdowns during his final two years in Atlanta. He should fit in well alongside and .Grade: B returns to TampaInstead of hitting the market, Jensen -- the top-rated center who was slated to enter free agency -- landed a reported three-year, $39 million deal to stay in Tampa. It was the first big signing by the Buccaneers following Brady's big announcement. Grade: A-Dolphins retain Miami kept one of their top defensive players in Ogbah, who has collected 18 sacks over the past three seasons. It did come at a cost (a reported $65 million over four years), especially for a player who has yet to record a Pro Bowl berth or a double-digit sack season.Grade: B49ers snag former Chief Ward, for the reported price of $42 million over three years, gives the 49ers a quality starter at cornerback. That's a steep price, however, for a No. 2 corner with four career picks who has played in more than 13 games in a season one time.Grade: C+Foyesade Oluokun heading to JacksonvilleA slam dunk signing for the Jaguars. In Oluokun, they invested $45 million over three years for a player who last season recorded a league-high 192 tackles along with three interceptions, two sacks and a forced fumble for the . Grade: A pounce on If you throw enough money at a player, they'll apparently leave the defending champions for Jonathan Villar Jersey a 5-12 team. That was the case with Corbett, as the former Ram will reportedly ink a three-year, $29.5 million deal with the Panthers.Grade:B+ retain Instead of hitting free agency, Noteboom returns to Los Angeles with a three-year, $47.5 million deal. This is clearly an investment on a player who is expected to contribute more after netting 17 starts during his first for years in Los Angeles.Grade: B- signs 'prove it' deal with DetroitThis is a great deal for both sides. The former Jaguars Pro Bowl receiver will get paid a reported $13 million for the 2022 season to prove his longterm value. Grade: A-Jets land CB Reed is a nice addition for $33 million over three years. As showed last year in Cincinnati, small but feisty defensive backs can go a long way for a defense on the rise.Grade: B+ coming to CincinnatiThe Buccaneers didn't keep everyone Monday. They saw Cappa -- a starting guard on their offensive line since 2019 -- head to Cincinnati, which is certainly good news for .Grade: AJets lure to New YorkIn one day, the Jets re-vamped their secondary with the additions of Reed and Whitehead, who two years ago helped the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl. Whitehead is a physical player who can play both safety positions. Grade: B+Rams to bring back The defending champs were able to hang onto Allen to the reported tune of $24 million over three years. The veteran guard started 16 games last season after mi sing the entire 2020 season with an injury.Grade: B staying in NashvilleThe extremely durable center has signed a two-year, $14 million deal to remain with the . The 32-year-old has been integral to the Titans' Matt Garza Jersey offensive succe s over the past several years.Grade: B+ lands in Kansas CityInstead of re-signing , the instead decided to sign the former ' safety to a three-year, $31.5 deal. Was this really an upgrade? Only time will tell.Grade:B- heading to the Big AppleA big contributor to the ' AFC championship team, Uzomah capitalized by signing a three-year, $28 million with the Jets. The soon-to-be 30-year-old tight end will look to develop a rapport Wilson after having his career season with Burrow in 2021.Grade: B-Dolphins land Cedrick WilsonA $22.8 million contract for three years is a lot of money for a largely unproven player. It's clear the Dolphins are banking on Yovani Gallardo Jersey Wilson building off of last year's career year that saw him catch six touchdowns from .Grade: Cto sign with BuffaloSettle did little in Washington last season after racking up five sacks in 2020. This is a low-risk, high reward move for the , who are hoping this is the year that they break through as the AFC's best team.Grade:C heads to CarolinaFor a reported $15.75 million for three years, the Panthers acquire a safety who last season racked up 108 tackles, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and 10 pa ses defensed. At age 26, Woods should have a lot of good football left in him.Grade: B+ keep A Pro Bowler during his first season in Arizona, the Cardinals and Conner agreed to a well-deserved three-year, $21 million extension. As good as Conner is, he is not a bell cow, so the Cardinals need to find someone to replace the recently-departed .Grade: BBears acquire former Bengal Chicago agreed to sign one of the NFL's top interior defensive linemen last season to a reported three-year, $40.5 million deal. Ogunjobi recorded seven sacks before a foot injury led to him mi sing most of the Bengals' playoff run.Grade: BBengals hold onto Cincinnati was expected to try to keep either Ogunjobi or Hill. They ultimately kept Hill, who played extremely well during the Bengals' playoff run.Grade: A- coming back to JetsThe receiver and special teams stud returns to New York for a cool $12 million over two years. While it may be a tad too much for a player with 89 career grabs, Berrios is among the league's top returners who built a rapport with Wilson last season.Grade:C+ land former G Big Blue needs help on the offensive line, so they went out and acquired a player who helped emerge as one of the NFL's top running backs. It's not a ma sive move, but for $20 over two seasons, it's a solid move from the Giants' front office.Grade: B