2025 NFL free agency domino effect: Geno Smith to Raiders among moves with biggest ramifications
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Which signings and trades caused additional ripple effects?
Every single move of the NFL offseason has ramifications. Big-money splashes often mean lofty expectations. But even bottom-of-the-roster moves have the potential to make waves, ramping up competition for key depth spots. Whether it's a $50 million-per-year quarterback or a $1 million defensive tackle, any and every player acquired could end up rewriting the story of the ensuing NFL season.
Several moves of the 2025 offseason have already had clear ripple effects, however. Quarterback deals come first to mind. Take the Las Vegas Raiders, for example. Their quick strike for a proven veteran ended up changing the market of arguably the top free agent on the market, and forcing at least a few other teams to take detours in search of their own quarterback help. For every action, they say, there is an equal reaction, and that often plays itself out during the frantic roster-shuffling of this time of year.
With that in mind, here are some of the most notable signings and trades that caused -- or will cause -- the most ripple effects in the 2025 offseason:
