The Seattle Seahawks were crowned as Super Bowl LX champions just a month ago, and now the rest of the NFL is focused on reshaping rosters to catch them in 2026. That starts with free agency, as the tampering period opens on Monday at noon EST before teams can officially sign free agents to new deals on Wednesday.
The trade market has been very active in the lead-up to free agency, most notably with superstar pass rusher Maxx Crosby going to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks. The Kansas City Chiefs have traded star cornerback Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams for heavy draft capital as well. Elsewhere in the league, DJ Moore was traded to the Buffalo Bills and David Montgomery was sent to the Houston Texans.
George Pickens, Breece Hall and Kyle Pitts are notable players who will not be hitting the open market, as all three were given the franchise tag before free agency. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones is also likely heading back to Indianapolis after getting the transition tag worth $37.8 million.
Follow along with ClutchPoints as we track everything that goes down during the first week of what should be a wild free agency period in the NFL.
2026 NFL Free Agency tracker
Travis Etienne to Saints
Troy Finnegan ·The Saints address their running back need, agreeing to a contract with Travis Etienne Jr., according to Ian Rapoport.
Tyler Allgeier to Cardinals
Troy Finnegan ·The Cardinals add more running back depth in the form of Tyler Allgeier, who is getting a two-year deal worth $12.25 million according to Mike Garafolo.
Linderbaum gets HUGE deal with Vegas
Troy Finnegan ·The Raiders are signing former Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum to a massive contract totaling $81 million over three years, per Adam Schefter. The deal makes Linderbaum the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in the NFL.
Falcons sign Nick Folk
Troy Finnegan ·41-year-old kicker Nick Folk is getting a two-year deal from the Atlanta Falcons, per Tom Pelissero.
Titans sign Bellinger
Troy Finnegan ·The Titans add more help for Cam Ward, bringing in tight end Daniel Bellinger, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Bellinger's deal is for $24 million over three years.
Lions fix center woes
Troy Finnegan ·The Lions are signing former Panthers center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million deal, per Tom Pelissero. Detroit struggled at center in 2025 after Frank Ragnow retired, and they are hoping Mays is a long-term fix.
Coby Bryant to Bears
Troy Finnegan ·Former Seahawks safety Coby Bryant is heading to Chicago on a three-year deal worth $40 million, per Jordan Schultz.
Commanders get Robertson
Troy Finnegan ·The Commanders are signing cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year, $16 million contract, per Tom Pelissero.
Bucs get linebacker help
Troy Finnegan ·The Buccaneers address one of their biggest needs this offseason, singing linebacker Alex Anzalone to a two-year, $17 million deal, per Adam Schefter.
Giants add highest-paid punter
Troy Finnegan ·Former Ravens punter Jordan Stout is heading to the Giants on a three-year, $12.3 million contract, per Jordan Schultz. The deal makes Stout the highest-paid punter in the NFL.
Kenneth Gainwell to Bucs
Troy Finnegan ·Coming off a career season in Pittsburgh, Kenneth Gainwell has signed a two-year, $14 million contract with the Buccaneers, per Jordan Schultz. Gainwell will get $10 million guaranteed.
Jets keep spending on defense
Troy Finnegan ·The Jets continue to splurge on defense, reuniting with DeMario Davis on a two-year, $22 million deal with $15 million guaranteed, per Tom Pelissero.
Mitch Trubisky to back up Cam Ward
Troy Finnegan ·The Titans are signing Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year deal to be Cam Ward's backup, per Mike Garafolo.
Bears add beef on D-Line
Troy Finnegan ·The Bears are addressing their run defense woes, signing defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million contract, per Ian Rapoport.
Jets add 2 pass rushers
Troy Finnegan ·The Jets have signed pass rushers Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare. Ossai is getting $36 million over three years, per Jordan Schultz, and Enagbare is on a one-year, $10 million deal, per Jeremy Fowler.
Ravens get help up front
Troy Finnegan ·The Ravens are reuniting with guard John Simpson on a three-year, $30 million deal, per Mike Garafolo.
Pittman getting new deal with Steelers
Troy Finnegan ·Michael Pittman Jr. is getting three-year, $59 million deal with the Steelers after being traded from Indianapolis, per Adam Schefter.
Giants add another weapon
Troy Finnegan ·The Giants are adding more help for Jaxson Dart, as tight end Isaiah Likely is heading to New York on a three-year, $40 million contract that makes him the third-highest paid tight end in the NFL, per Jordan Schultz. Likely reunites with John Harbaugh in the Big Apple.
Malik Willis to Miami
Troy Finnegan ·Malik Willis is following Jeff Hafley to the Dolphins on a three-year, $67.5 million contract, per Ian Rapoport. Willis is getting $45 million in guarantees to be the new starter in Miami.
Colts trade Michael Pittman Jr.
Troy Finnegan ·Minutes after signing Alec Pierce to a huge contract, the Colts have traded wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers, per Tom Pelissero.
Jaelan Phillips signs with Panthers
Troy Finnegan ·The Panthers have signed star defensive end Jaelan Phillips to a monster contract worth $120 million over four years, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Phillips' contract includes $80 million in guarantees.
Laremy Tunsil gets new deal
Troy Finnegan ·Standout left tackle Laremy Tunsil has signed a two-year, $60.2 million contract extension with the Commanders, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Kenneth Walker contract details
Troy Finnegan ·Kenneth Walker's contract with the Chiefs is for three years and $43.05 million, per Jordan Schultz.
Jaylen Watson to Rams
Troy Finnegan ·The Rams are signing former Chiefs cornerback to a three-year deal, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Watson joins Trent McDuffie, who was traded from the Chiefs to the Rams, in the LA secondary. Watson's deal is for $51 million with $34 million in guarantees.
Cade Otton staying with Bucs
Troy Finnegan ·The Buccaneers are nearing a deal to bring back starting tight end Cade Otton, per Ian Rapoport.
Chiefs win Kenneth Walker sweepstakes
Troy Finnegan ·Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III is signing with the Chiefs, according to Tom Pelissero.
Stokes staying in Las Vegas
Troy Finnegan ·Cornerback Eric Stokes is staying with the Raiders on a three-year, $30 million contract with $20 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Patriots add pass rush help
Troy Finnegan ·The Patriots are signing EDGE Dre'Mont Jones to a three-year, $39 million deal, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
Alec Pierce back to Indy
Troy Finnegan ·The Colts have re-signed wide receiver Alex Pierce to a four-year, $116 million contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Pierce is getting $84 million in guarantees and his $29 million per year is the most-ever for a free agent receiver.
Trent Williams trade possible
Troy Finnegan ·The 49ers are now open to trading star left tackle Trent Williams if his contract situation isn't resolved, according to Ian Rapoport.
Falcons targeting Tua
Troy Finnegan ·The Falcons are zeroing in on former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, according to Mike Garafolo. With Michael Penix Jr. set to miss the start of the season, Tagovailoa would step in and start until Penix returns.
Kelce returning to Chiefs
Troy Finnegan ·After reports that he might speak to other teams, Travis Kelce is officially expected to return to the Chiefs in 2026, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Other potential suitors have been notified that Kelce is not expected to go elsewhere.
Texans bring back Rankins
Troy Finnegan ·The Houston Texans are re-signing defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to a two-year deal with $12 million in guarantees, according to Mike Garafolo.
Cowboys, Packers make Rashan Gary trade
Troy Finnegan ·The Packers are trading defensive end Rashan Gary to the Cowboys in exchange for a late-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Minkah traded to Jets
Troy Finnegan ·The Dolphins are trading former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets for a seventh-round pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Fitzpatrick is getting a three-year, $40 million contract with the Jets after the trade.
NFL pre-free agency roundup
Jason Patt ·We're just hours away from the beginning of the NFL's legal tampering period, and there have been a flurry of moves across the night and into the morning:
- Trent McDuffie and the Rams agreed on a historic $124 million contract extension after the Chiefs trade
- The Raiders landed Bills CB Taron Johnson in a trade
- Ed Ingram is heading back to the Texans on a three-year, $37.5 million deal
- The Jaguars are keeping Montaric Brown from free agency with a three-year, $33 million contract
- The Cowboys created $13 million in cap space by restructuring Terence Steele's contract
- The Steelers are bringing back Asante Samuel Jr. on a $4 million contract
- D'Marco Jackson is returning to the Bears on a two-year, $7.5 million deal
There will be plenty more to come!
Dolphins officially release Tua
Jason Patt ·The Dolphins have officially parted ways with Tua Tagovailoa, releasing the QB with a post-June 1 designation. That means a historic dead money hit worth over $99 million spread out over two years.
We have informed QB Tua Tagovailoa that he will be released after the start of the new league year. pic.twitter.com/vc0chU6gYk




















