NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 18

Could Isaiah Likely become the next big tight end in the NFL? The fifth-year pro out of Coastal Carolina is a free agent after spending four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Likely was a backup tight end to Mark Andrews since his career began, but many have felt that Likely has been held back as […]

The Denver Broncos are in a position to make some noise in the 2026 offseason with more cap space to utilize in free agency than many might realize. After falling a Bo Nix injury short of Super Bowl LX, the Broncos would be content to run it back in 2026. They secured their first playoff […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were one of the best stories in the NFL during the 2025 season. Jacksonville surged to a 13-4 record during Liam Coen’s first season as head coach. The Jaguars won the AFC South and gave the Bills a run for their money during the playoffs too. Simply put, things are going well […]

With the free agency window quickly approaching, teams around the league are making tough decisions to cut players from the roster with the goal of saving more cap space. The Atlanta Falcons did just that on Wednesday by letting go of a former Pro Bowler. Reports indicate that the Falcons are cutting KhaDarel Hodge from […]

Numerous teams around the league are searching for a quarterback upgrade, and it sounds as though Malik Willis is going to be a highly sought-after target once free agency opens. Rumors are suggesting that he could be signing a massive contract this offseason. Reports indicate that Willis, who is 26 years old, is expected to […]

The Dallas front office is preparing for a significant transformation on the defensive side this spring after two consecutive seasons without a playoff appearance. Executive Vice President Stephen Jones recently stated that the team is open to exploring potential trades involving their first-round draft picks to address critical roster gaps. This sense of urgency is […]

Baltimore has never been a franchise that survives on finesse alone. The Ravens’ brand is pressure, intimidation, and fourth-quarter inevitability. For two decades under John Harbaugh, that formula kept them in the AFC’s upper tier. 2025 revealed a hard truth, though: when the pass rush disappears, so does the Ravens’ edge. If Baltimore wants to […]

The New England Patriots are definitely back. Can they become a dynasty again, though? The Patriots stormed back into the NFL’s elite tier in 2025. A franchise that felt adrift only a season earlier suddenly found clarity, identity, and swagger under Mike Vrabel. Drake Maye became the face of a new era. Gillette Stadium rediscovered […]

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 offseason at a challenging financial crossroads following a 9-7-1 season that concluded with a disappointing playoff loss to the Bears. To rebuild a roster capable of contending while star defender Micah Parsons recovers from an ACL injury, the front office must find significant cap relief. Many analysts have […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to do some soul searching this offseason. Tampa let the NFC South title slip away in 2025, which should give the team a sense of urgency heading into NFL free agency. The team’s head coach desperately wants to retain one veteran player who has played for the team since 2015. […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ offense is elite. Their defense? It needs to finish. The Rams don’t need to overhaul their offense or question their quarterback. They were four quarters away from another Super Bowl appearance in 2025. What they need is sharper execution on the back end. Because when you score 30.5 points per game […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ problem has never been offense. It’s always been about survival. The Cowboys can clearly score with anyone. Dak Prescott remains one of the league’s most productive passers. Even the offensive line, while evolving, still holds firm enough to move the football. Of course, this is not a seven-on-seven league. In 2025, the […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t have a talent problem or a culture problem. They don’t even have a quarterback question anymore. What they have is a recurring postseason problem that keeps resurfacing when the competition stiffens and the trenches get violent. For years, the 49ers have built one of the league’s most explosive offenses. They’ve […]

DJ Moore took a bit of a back seat in the Chicago Bears’ pecking order in the passing game, as he recorded career lows nearly across the board. There seems to be a chance Moore could find a new home next season, and general manager Ryan Poles suggested that as one of many possibilities for […]

The Seattle Seahawks are facing a big NFL free agency decision involving Super Bowl 60 hero Kenneth Walker III. The star running back, who played a huge role in the Seahawks’ win in the Super Bowl against Drake Maye and the New England Patriots, does not have a contract in 2026 and beyond and it […]

The Detroit Lions took a big step back during the 2025 season. Detroit missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, finishing the regular season 9-8. They also finished last in the NFC North standings for the first time since 2021. As such, the Lions should feel plenty of pressure to make some big […]

In what seems to be a recurring theme, the New York Giants have multiple issues to address in the 2026 offseason. The team answered its biggest question by hiring John Harbaugh as its next head coach, but that was only the start of the seven-month-long journey before the next season begins. The Giants now have […]

The Miami Dolphins are ready to make some massive changes this offseason. Miami already hired Jeff Hafley at head coach and proceeded to cut multiple veteran players including Tyreek Hill on February 16th. The team’s new general manager opened up about one popular free agent who could land with the Dolphins this offseason. Dolphins GM […]

The Ravens are navigating a transition in their tight end room as the offseason approaches. While Mark Andrews remains a focal point of the offense, Isaiah Likely has expressed a strong desire to branch out and find a starting role elsewhere. After spending years learning from Andrews, Likely noted in a recent interview with Jon […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are not used to this feeling. For a decade, the franchise operated from a position of inevitability. January football was assumed. Arrowhead was a fortress. Patrick Mahomes was the ultimate eraser of flaws. 2025, though, shattered that illusion. For the first time since 2014, the Chiefs missed the postseason, and the […]

Of course, even champions have weaknesses. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks are no exception. When you lift the Lombardi Trophy, the league doesn’t give you a grace period. Rivals study you. They dissect you. They hunt the smallest cracks in your armor. Seattle’s 2025 run was historic, bordering on mythical. That said, even fairy tales […]

The Buffalo Bills head into offseason free agency with several needs, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. However, the team’s biggest flaw is its lack of a go-to wide receiver. The Bills could address that in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they should also look to the free agent market. That’s where they […]

The Houston Texans are neither rebuilding nor ahead of schedule. They are bona fide contenders with a quarterback who could be among the long-term faces of the AFC. Here’s the uncomfortable truth about contenders, though: once you arrive, the margin for error shrinks. The difference between a Divisional Round exit and a Super Bowl appearance […]

The Cincinnati Bengals already have the offense. Now they need defensive backbone. For the better part of the last half-decade, Cincinnati has operated under a simple premise. As long as Joe Burrow is upright, they have a chance. That premise still holds true. What no longer holds true is the belief that offense alone can […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to restore their defensive identity. They do not need a full teardown. One move can do exactly that. They don’t need to reinvent their offense or panic about their quarterback situation. What they need is something far more specific and far more urgent. They need to instill fear. For years, […]

The Cleveland Browns don’t need a splashy skill-position star. They don’t need another headline-grabbing defensive addition. What they need is stability. Cleveland needs the kind that doesn’t show up in highlight reels but determines whether a season collapses or contends. Heading into 2026, Cleveland’s roster isn’t devoid of talent. Myles Garrett is still terrorizing quarterbacks. […]

The Jets are trying to reset the conversation in the 2026 offseason, and the draft buzz shows how weird the situation still is. In ESPN’s latest mock, Field Yates has New York using the No. 2 pick on Ohio State edge Arvell Reese instead of grabbing a quarterback, even with the Jets sitting on two […]

The Green Bay Packers have already lost some talented coaches this offseason. Former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley left to become the head coach of the Dolphins. Now the Packers are preparing to lose a handful of players during NFL free agency, including their backup quarterback. NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal released his annual article ranking the […]

For years, the Cleveland Browns operated with calculated aggression. They restructured contracts and pushed money into future seasons. They have also bet that elite defensive play plus a stabilized quarterback situation would justify the financial gymnastics. Now, the future has arrived, and it’s expensive. The 2026 offseason isn’t about adding a marquee free agent or […]

Winning a Super Bowl buys you credibility. Sustaining that dominance requires precision. The Seattle Seahawks, though, enter the 2026 offseason as the hunted. They are fresh off a franchise-defining championship. Now, they will stare down the economic realities that follow success. General manager John Schneider has long preached balance. He has tried to draft and […]

The Los Angeles Rams are no strangers to aggressive roster building. “All-in” isn’t just a slogan in SoCal. It’s a philosophy that has already delivered a Lombardi Trophy. Sustained contention in the NFL, though, demands constant recalibration. The 2026 offseason presents a fascinating cap puzzle for general manager Les Snead. On the surface, the Rams […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and Jim Harbaugh pulled off one aggressive offseason move already. Mike McDaniel rises as the biggest addition so far, as the newest offensive coordinator. But next comes who the new OC gets to work with in the NFL Free Agency market. Yet we’re thinking more about who he likely won’t work […]

The 2025 season was a tale of two very different halves for the Indianapolis Colts. After winning a quarterback competition over Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones went on to lead the NFL’s top offense. He dropped the bust label in the process and proved he could be Indianapolis’ long-term signal-caller. Unfortunately, the Colts’ season went to […]

The Chargers are gearing up for the 2026 offseason by focusing heavily on bolstering their offensive capabilities, and it’s evident. With Jim Harbaugh determined to keep the competitive window open, new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is assembling a staff that emphasizes the details of the run game and the functioning of the offensive line. Adam […]

The Panthers are heading into the 2026 offseason with real momentum and a clear mission on offense. Carolina went 8-9 in 2025, still won the NFC South, and pushed the Rams to the wire in a 34-31 Wild Card loss. Now Dave Canales is doubling down on Bryce Young’s development by adding Darrell Bevell as […]

The Dolphins are in transition, and the question surrounding their quarterback is the next significant challenge. After firing head coach Mike McDaniel, Miami hired Jeff Hafley and subsequently released both Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, signaling that this is no longer a “run it back” offseason. Naturally, attention turns to Tua Tagovailoa. Despite signing a […]

Wide receiver Mike Evans is playing in 2026, but the only unresolved part is the uniform. Amid another noisy offseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the biggest question among fans has been whether Evans might leave in free agency or even retire, and that retirement angle is now off the table. ESPN’s Kimberley A. Martin […]

Klint Kubiak walked to Vegas with a mission: keep Maxx Crosby in silver and black. After another brutal season that left the Raiders sitting on three wins and trade rumors swirling around their five-time Pro Bowler, the early read is that Kubiak has been deliberate about building trust, grabbing coffee with Crosby, establishing a real […]

Running back Saquon Barkley recently fueled a persistent rumor in New England. While the Patriots are still feeling the sting of their Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks, Barkley shared with ESPN’s Dan Graziano that A.J. Brown has been a huge fan of the Patriots for years. He recalled how excited Brown was to catch […]