It's almost time for the official start of NFL free agency! Get the latest news and rumors, biggest signings, and more across the league, as the "legal tampering" phase begins and teams begin shaping their rosters for the 2026 season.
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Steelers sign RB Rico Dowdle
Bears retain OT Braxton Jones
Cardinals sign WR Kendrick Bourne
Texans sign S Reed Blankenship
Cardinals sign OG Isaac Semualo
Seahawks retain WR Rasheed Shaheed
Raiders go big at linebacker
The Raiders capped a busy day with two big-time signings at linebacker: they've agreed to deals with both ex-Eagle Nakobe Dean and former Packers maintay Quay Walker. According to Adam Schefter, it's three years/$36 million for Dean and three years/$40.5 million for Walker. The Raiders also signed Kwity Paye to fill the edge-rushing void left by the Maxx Crosby trade, added a starting-caliber cornerback in Eric Stokes, and addressed the offense with the signings of center Tyler Linderbaum and wide receiver Jalen Nailor.
Giants Re-Sign OT Jermaine Eluemunor
The Giants' commitment to building in the trenches continues. They're retaining starting right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor on a three-year deal worth $39 million, according to Adam Schefter. The G-Men have now kept Eluemunor and blocking tight end Chris Manhertz in the fold, and bolstered their offense with the addition of TE Isaiah Likely. John Harbaugh is committing to building around and protecting young quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Raiders sign EDGE Kwity Paye
Las Vegas has identified its replacement for Maxx Crosby: they've signed former Colts edge rusher Kwity Paye to a deal worth $16 million per year, according to Ian Rapoport.
OT Vederian Lowe leaves Patriots for 49ers
The New England Patriots have to shore up their tackle depth at some point, because Vederian Lowe has agreed to join the San Francisco 49ers on a two-year deal with a max value of $12 million and $5.75M guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport.
Commanders pay up for EDGE Odafe Oweh
Odafe Oweh just got himself a bag. According to Adam Schefter, he's signing with the Washington Commanders for four years and up to $100 million, with $68M guaranteed. The Commanders add one of the best edge rushers on the market after getting little impact in that area beyond 36-year-old Von Miller, who is set to become a free agent once again.
Bengals land EDGE Boye Mafe
According to Adam Schefter, former Seahawks edge rusher Boye Mafe has agreed to a three-year deal worth $60 million with the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincy shores up its pass rush with All-Pro Trey Hendrickson likely to land elsewhere.
Chargers Sign TE Charlie Kolar
Colts Sign DE Arden Key
Giants Sign LB Tremaine Edmunds
Titans Sign DL John Franklin-Myers
Browns sign OG Zion Johnson
According to Ian Rapoport, the Cleveland Browns are signing free-agent guard Zion Johnson to a three-year deal worth $49.5 million.
Analysis: Another experienced left guard comes off the board for the Patriots, who signaled that they could be in the market for a starter at that spot after trading center Garrett Bradbury to the Vikings. That clears the runway for second-year pro Jared Wilson to slide over to his natural position of center, where he played at college. Assuming they stick to their vocal commitment to Will Campbell at left tackle, the Patriots have work to do at left guard. -Matt Dolloff
Bears Sign LB Devin Bush
The Chicago Bears addressed the middle of their defense, agreeing to a three-year deal with free-agent linebacker Devin Bush. According to Ian Rapoport, it's for up to $30 million.
49ers Sign WR Mike Evans
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WR Wan'Dale Robinson signs with Titans
As Mike Florio reported early on Monday, wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson is in fact signing with the Tennessee Titans. It's a four-year deal for up to $78 million, according to Jordan Schultz. Cam Ward gets a reliable separator and chain-mover in the slot, and Titans offensive coordinator Brian Daboll gets back a receiver that he had success with in New York.
DT Khyiris Tonga signs with Chiefs
The Patriots are losing nose tackle Khyiris Tonga within the conference. The former Patriot has agreed to a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $21 million with $14 million guaranteed, according to Mike Garafolo.
Saints sign RB Travis Etienne, OG David Edwards
The New Orleans Saints just beefed up the offensive line and running game around young quarterback Tyler Shough. According to multiple reports, they've agreed to deals with running back Travis Etienne and guard David Edwards.
Raiders sign C Tyler Linderbaum
The Raiders just made center Tyler Linderbaum the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in the NFL. According to Adam Schefter, his new four-year deal with Las Vegas will pay him $27 million per season. The Raiders aggressively address the line in front of what's expected to be first-overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza.
Jets double-dip on defensive line help
The New York Jets have agreed to two deals in quick succession to address their defensive line. Per Adam Schefter, the Jets are signing defensive end Joseph Ossai to a three-year deal worth up to $36 million with $22.5M guaranteed. Soon after that, Jeremy Fowler reported that they're signing edge rusher Kingsley Enagbare to a one-year deal worth $10M.
Giants sign TE Isaiah Likely
One of the top tight ends available is off the board. As first reported by Adam Schefter, the New York Giants are signing tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year deal. Ian Rapoport had the numbers: it's a base value of $40 million with the potential to get as high as $47.5M.
Steelers get WR Michael Pittman Jr. from Colts
According to Adam Schefter, the Colts are swapping late-round draft picks with the Steelers to send wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh. Aaron Rodgers gets a dynamic new weapon who complements D.K. Metcalf well.
Chiefs sign RB Kenneth Walker III
The Chiefs have made a big splash to bolster their offense on Day 1 of free agent negotiations. As first reported by Ian Rapoport and quickly confirmed by others, they are signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.
Patriots Sign EDGE Dre'Mont Jones
As first reported by Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Patriots have agreed to a deal with edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones. According to Jordan Schultz, it's a three-year deal for upt to $39 million. Read more about the signing here.
Alec Pierce Staying With Colts
The top wide receiver available never hit the market. Wide receiver Alec Pierce is staying with the Colts on a four-year extension with an AAV of $29 million, according to Adam Schefter.
Texans Re-Sign DT Sheldon Rankins
One of the top defensive tackles available won't be making it to market. The Texans have agreed to a new teo-year deal with DT Sheldon Rankins, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The deal includes $12 million guaranteed.
WR Wan'Dale Robinson expected to sign with Titans
It's not even the start of the "legal tampering" period in NFL free agency, but apparently, we already know one of the first dominoes set to fall: according to Mike Florio, the Titans are expected to sign wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson after the negotiation window officially opens at noon.
If you weren't convinced how much of a sham the "legal tampering" period is, here's your latest confirmation. Agents and GMs talk. It's just funny how blatantly they talk before they're technically supposed to talk, which makes you wonder why they'd even bother with the charade that is legal tampering. Anyway, the Titans will land a new slot receiver for quarterback Cam Ward, who brings with him knowledge of offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's system.
Jets acquire S Minkah Fitzpatrick from Dolphins
Per Adam Schefter, the Jets are bringing in veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in a trade with the Dolphins. They are sending a 2026 seventh-round pick originally acquired from the Chargers.
A pure salary dump for the Dolphins, the Fitzpatrick trade gives the Jets an accomplished veteran safety for the top of their depth chart. New York had been rumored to be in the market for an established safety, and Fitzpatrick fills that need without the need to address it in free agency. Fizpatrick will cost the Jets, though, as they're expected to sign him to a three-year, $40 million extension after completing the deal.
Dolphins officially moving on from QB Tua Tagovailoa
The Miami Dolphins are officially making the move that was widely expected of them at the quarterback position: they've informed Tua Tagovailoa that he will be released. Ian Rapoport got it out first on X.
It's an expensive cut for the Dolphins, and not because of the $99.2 million in dead cap money that they'll split up over the next two seasons in the wake of the move. They still need to pay Tagovailia $54M in guarantees, minus offsetting costs of whatever he makes for his next team. The Dolphins are in full-on tank mode under new head coach Jeff Hafley, shedding veteran contracts and charting a course for the top of the 2027 NFL Draft, where their next shot at a franchise quarterback will be there waiting for them.
Giants re-sign TE Chris Manhertz
The Giants got a jump on free agency by keeping veteran tight end Chris Manhertz from getting to the open market, agreeing to a new one-year deal to keep him in New York, according to Adam Schefter. Manhertz has been remarkably durable for the Giants and prior teams, playing all but one possible regular season game since 2020.
While Manhertz doesn't make an impact as a pass-catcher, he's been a dependable inline blocker and John Harbaugh saw enough value to keep him in the fold in his first season as head coach.
