NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 16

The Houston Texans have some major questions to answer this offseason, looking to bounce back after their brutal playoff loss to the New England Patriots. The Texans recently made a splash by trading for running back David Montgomery of the Detroit Lions, sending out offensive lineman Juice Scruggs in the process. Now, the Texans have […]

The Indianapolis Colts face a major decision as one of their key receivers approaches free agency. Wide receiver Alec Pierce stressed that his future role will be a critical factor in any potential contract extension or new deal. Pierce, who recently completed his fourth season with the Colts, addressed the situation during an appearance on […]

Trey Hendrickson is headed towards free agency. Last season, the Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher did not hit the open market due to the franchise tag. It was a messy situation, but Hendrickson ended up still playing on the franchise tag contract given to him. Now, though, Cincinnati has decided not to give Hendrickson the tag […]

NFL free agency is slated to begin next week, leaving several teams to be proactive. The Pittsburgh Steelers are among them. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Steelers would release veteran tight end Jonnu Smith. The move will open up $7 million in cap space for Pittsburgh, which ought to prove useful next […]

The Washington Commanders have a lot of holes to fill as NFL free agency is set to begin next week. On Wednesday, the Commanders took the first step in shoring up one of the team’s biggest needs: defensive line. The Commanders re-signed veteran defensive tackle Shy Tuttle to a one-year contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. […]

The Seattle Seahawks initially traded for Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints before the deadline. He proved to be a solid addition to the special teams unit while making occasional plays for the offense. However, it appears he was unable to reach an agreement on a new contract extension with the franchise. Reports indicate […]

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Sauce Gardner is willing to do something illegal to ensure that wide receiver Alec Pierce stays in town — jokingly, of course. Amid news that Pierce could test the waters of the NFL free agency, Gardner hopped on social media and shared his hilarious plan. “Should I lock Alec Pierce in […]

The Seattle Seahawks will not place the franchise tag on Kenneth Walker III after weeks of speculation. This now means someone is grabbing the reigning Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player this NFL Free Agency period. Walker has sparked reactions — even from Bruce Springsteen guitarist and Seahawks super fan Little Steven Van Zandt. Regardless, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are making a not-so-shocking decision involving star defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. Jeremy Fowler reports that the Vikings have released the veteran defensive star amid cap space problems. “The Vikings are expected to release DT Jonathan Allen due to salary cap constraints, per sources. The former Pro Bowler had 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks in […]

The Dallas Cowboys are making an important free agency decision regarding a key member of the offensive line. Guard/Center Brock Hoffman will not be tendered by the team, so he will become a restricted free agent this offseason. The Cowboys will have an opportunity to match any offer he is given, but usually, the signs […]

The New England Patriots made a big move by revealing their intentions to release Stefon Diggs Wednesday. Turns out they also made a “big offer” for another high-profile wide receiver: Chris Godwin. NFL insider for Fox Sports Jordan Schultz revealed the stunning news. “The Patriots made several attempts last year to land a WR and […]

The New England Patriots are moving on from wide receiver Stefon Diggs. When the new season officially begins on March 11, Diggs will be released from the Pats and will once again enter free agency. The Patriots are going to need to find a handful of new weapons for rising star quarterback Drake Maye. After […]

Among those critical of the Seattle Seahawks not giving Kenneth Walker III the franchise tag is Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist, Little Steven Van Zandt. Van Zandt took to X, formerly Twitter, to respond to Adam Schefter’s post about the Seahawks not giving Walker the franchise tag after being named Super Bowl MVP this year. He was […]

NFL teams are gearing up for free agency with a number of stories that could pop up across the board. One interesting thing that came from the Minnesota Vikings placing a restricted free-agent tender on defensive lineman Jalen Redmond. He was a bright spot for the Vikings’ defense and could end up being a key […]

The Carolina Panthers have an important offseason ahead of them this spring as they look to build on last year’s surprise trip to the NFL playoffs. Although Carolina blew away expectations by winning the NFC South and giving the Los Angeles Rams all they could handle in the postseason, there are still numerous areas of […]

The Tennessee Titans can only go up from here. The 2025 season was miserable for them, but they have buried the past and turned the page quickly. Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll are in control now, and both the offense and defense are expected to make a major leap. They are going to build a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs need to reload their roster with talent this offseason. Kansas City made a big move on Wednesday, sending Trent McDuffie to the Rams for multiple draft picks. The Chiefs also have a huge need at the running back position. Unfortunately, one NFL insider does not see Kansas City landing two of […]

Mike Evans is due to enter free agency for the first time in his 12-year career in the NFL. Although there is some belief he will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the latest buzz in the rumor mill names several teams that could be in the mix to potentially sign Evans. The Buffalo Bills, […]

The Miami Dolphins are making some big changes this offseason. Miami already parted ways with Tyreek Hill and a host of other veteran players in February. Now the Dolphins face a huge decision at quarterback with a potential breakup with QB Tua Tagovailoa looking likely. If Miami does move on, it seems Tua could have […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some major questions to answer this offseason as they look to build off of this past season’s run to the divisional round of the playoffs. One of the biggest ones revolves around star offensive lineman Trent Williams, who is under contract through 2026, but is still currently at an impasse […]

The Dallas Cowboys are ready to make some moves during the 2026 offseason. Dallas needs to upgrade the roster if they want to get back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2023 season. One NFL analyst believes the Cowboys could make one huge acquisition during free agency. ESPN released a free agency […]

The Las Vegas Raiders should be major players during the 2026 NFL offseason. Las Vegas holds the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is expected to land QB Fernando Mendoza. One NFL insider believes the Raiders could make some big moves in free agency to help set Mendoza up for success during […]

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman shocked the franchise and the NFL world with his retirement at just 27 years old, and now the team must find a replacement. It will not be easy, as the $47 million offensive lineman was among the best centers in the game, making the Pro Bowl last season. The Bears […]

It’s that time of the year for the Cincinnati Bengals. For the last few years, the theme of the Bengals’ offseason has been one of two things: fixing the offensive line or finding a solution to their defense. While the Bengals never had a shutdown defense in the Joe Burrow era, their defense before had […]

Barring an 11th-hour trade, Kyler Murray will be allowed to pick his next destination in free agency after being informed by the Arizona Cardinals of his release at the top of the 2026 NFL league year. But what does Murray’s impending free agent market look like after falling out in a major way with the […]

After 19 years in the NFL, 41-year-old kicker Nick Folk is still looking to continue his career in 2026. Despite his age, Folk, who played for the New York Jets in 2025, is expected to receive interest from teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints in free agency. The veteran has hardly let […]

Kyler Murray played for two different Arizona Cardinals head coaches across seven seasons. But he won’t suit up for Mike LaFleur, as the Cardinals plan to release him. Murray now gets an early jump at searching for his next home ahead of NFL Free Agency. Will the top overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft […]

Trey Hendrickson confirmed his departure from the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday with a heartfelt message on social media, hours after reports indicated the team will not use the franchise tag on the veteran pass rusher. Hendrickson shared a letter on Instagram thanking the organization, teammates, coaches, staff and fans following five seasons in Cincinnati. The […]

One of the top wide receivers on the free agent market, Indianapolis Colts standout Alec Pierce finds himself in a complicated situation. And if he hits free agency, he could be a game-changer. A deal to stay in Indianapolis “feels possible,” but there’s a catch, according to ESPN Colts reporter Stephen Holder. “Update on Colts […]

Von Miller is a free agent this offseason after playing the 2025-26 campaign with the Washington Commanders. The 14-year veteran does not plan on retiring, and it sounds like he’d love to return to Washington for at least one more year. However, Miller did admit that he would like to sign with the Denver Broncos […]

The Indianapolis Colts made waves on Tuesday by placing a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones. That move appears to now impact some other Colts players, including wide receiver Alec Pierce. “With Daniel Jones getting the transition tag, the Colts cannot tag free-agent-to-be WR Alec Pierce. But the Colts still hope to work out long-term […]

Starting center Drew Dalman surprisingly announced his retirement on Tuesday after initially signing a three-year, $42 million contract with the Chicago Bears in 2025. With the club now needing to find a replacement, reports indicate that the club is already talking with a former Washington Commanders center. The Bears are going to host free agent […]

Trey Hendrickson is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the Cincinnati Bengals declined to use the franchise tag on the veteran pass rusher, according to a report Tuesday. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the Bengals will not tag Hendrickson, clearing the way for the 31-year-old to […]

Kenneth Walker III could enter rare company if he departs the Seattle Seahawks in free agency following his Super Bowl MVP campaign. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Seattle is not expected to use the franchise tag on Walker, positioning him to become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year opens. Schefter noted that […]

The New York Jets announced on Tuesday morning that they are placing the franchise tag on Breece Hall. Following the club’s decision, Hall shared his immediate reaction on X (formerly Twitter). Hall, who is 24 years old, claims he is the type of person who bets on himself. He states he is going to continue working while on […]

The Los Angeles Rams are hoping to once again re-enter the championship mix in 2026 after coming up painfully short in the NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks this year. Matthew Stafford has since won the league MVP award for his efforts on the 2025 campaign and reiterated his desire to come back for […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a lot of pressure on them this offseason to improve the offense after some tough sledding throughout the 2025 campaign. Many questions remain for Philadelphia, including whether they will explore trades for disgruntled wide receiver AJ Brown, and how different the schematics will look after the firing of offensive coordinator Kevin […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new head coach for 2026, and roster decisions to make. An NFL insider is suggesting that two defensive players who previously played in Pittsburgh could return this upcoming NFL season via free agency. One is an experienced defensive tackle who has played a lot of snaps in the NFL. “One […]

The Miami Dolphins are making a massive move to the offensive line on Monday. The team has released offensive lineman Liam Eichenberg as the team goes through a transitional offseason. Newly hired head coach Jeff Hafley is going to take this team in a new direction than what Mike McDaniel had them headed to. “The […]