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The Pittsburgh Steelers will look a bit different next season, from the coaching staff to the roster. At the same time, they’ll probably keep some of their same principles, especially on defense. They recently added some help to improve their safety depth and signed a former Green Bay Packers draft pick, according to Aaron Wilson […]

The Tennessee Titans are entering a new era under head coach Robert Saleh. Tennessee was not afraid to make a splash during NFL free agency, adding several players on both sides of the football. One Titans insider shed light on one cost-saving tactic that Tennessee is using on most of their free agent contracts this […]

The Buffalo Bills seem willing to do whatever it takes to get to a Super Bowl in 2026. Buffalo replaced Sean McDermott with Joe Brady at head coach and acquired DJ Moore from Chicago. But one Bills insider believes the team may not be done adding talent at wide receiver this offseason. Bills reporter Sal […]

The Cincinnati Bengals know the value of a backup quarterback better than any other franchise. Joe Burrow’s turf toe injury cratered Cincinnati’s 2025 season before it even got off the ground. Thankfully, the Bengals re-signed veteran Joe Flacco on Tuesday to add insurance at the position. Flacco explained why he decided to return to the […]

Dynasties aren’t built on what you’ve done but sustained by what you do next. The Seattle Seahawks just climbed to the top of the NFL mountain. History, though, has never been kind to teams that assume the view will stay the same. The margin between champion and contender is razor-thin. For Seattle, that margin has […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t have the luxury of patience anymore. Not with Brock Purdy firmly established or with Christian McCaffrey still operating at an elite level. And certainly not after pushing all their chips to the center of the table in free agency. This is a team built to win now, urgently, aggressively, unapologetically. […]

The New York Giants aren’t easing into a rebuild. They’re sprinting into one with expectations already attached. That’s the pressure that comes with finding a quarterback, changing leadership, and spending aggressively in free agency all in one breath. Of course, there is an uncomfortable truth somewhere in there. For all the momentum the Giants have […]

The Baltimore Ravens are coming off of a very disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs by the slimmest of margins. When Tyler Loop’s field goal in Week 18 in Pittsburgh slid off to the right, it sent the Ravens into a very eventful offseason that would see them undergo a lot of […]

After bringing back fan favorite offensive tackle Fred Johnson earlier in the day, Howie Roseman hit the phones once more on Tuesday, adding wide receiver Elijah Moore to further bolster new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s passing game. Taking to social media to announce the move, Ian Rapoport revealed that Moore will be taking his talents […]

After addressing pretty much every position other than the offensive line during the opening weeks of free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles have circled back to bring back a big ugly to help protect Jalen Hurts in 2026: fan favorite swing tackle Fred Johnson. Taking to social media to announce the move, Tom Pelissero revealed that […]

Every offseason, the assumption is that Joe Flacco is finally going to retire, but after signing a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday afternoon, he will come back for at least one more year. There are worse jobs in the world than being Joe Burrow’s backup quarterback, so it isn’t hard to see why […]

The Dallas Cowboys made what might be considered an underrated move in free agency on Tuesday. In an attempt to improve the secondary, Dallas added a former Seattle Seahawks cornerback to the roster. Reports indicate that Derion Kendrick, who played for Seattle for 10 games in the 2025-26 regular campaign, is signing a one-year deal […]

The Ravens have secured significant financial flexibility when Lamar Jackson agreed to a restructured contract that created approximately $40 million in cap space for 2026. This restructuring included a void year, a $49.95 million signing bonus, a base salary of $1.3 million, and a $750,000 workout bonus. While this move didn’t directly change the roster, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars immediately became AFC contenders after hiring Liam Coen at head coach. Jacksonville dominated during the regular season, winning the AFC South division title and securing a home playoff game. Unfortunately, they lost a heartbreaking game against Buffalo and QB Josh Allen. To make matters worse, the Jaguars suffered some major attrition during […]

The Atlanta Falcons should look a lot different when the 2026 season kicks off this fall. Atlanta hired Kevin Stefanski at head coach, ushering in a new era for the organization. The Falcons are poised to make one free agency addition that should help them double down on their offensive identity. The Falcons are expected […]

The 49ers started the new year addressing an immediate offensive line vacancy by quickly signing veteran guard Robert Jones after Spencer Burford’s departure. This move added a player with 30 career starts and familiarity with the Mike McDaniel system, and the team also created some intrigue by declining Trent Williams’ $10 million option bonus while […]

The Colts have focused on strengthening their middle class in free agency rather than pursuing one major splash, and they started signing Nick Westbrook-Ikhine after a one-year stint in Miami and added linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither, who recorded 117 tackles last season with Arizona. Westbrook-Ikhine provides additional experience in the receiver room following the trade of […]

The Atlanta Falcons made some big moves during 2026 NFL free agency. Atlanta’s most shocking move was the addition of QB Tua Tagovailoa after his shocking release by Miami. Now the Falcons have added yet another signal caller to their quarterback room just one month before the 2026 NFL Draft. The Falcons are signing free […]

There are offseasons that quietly reshape a roster, and then there are offseasons that define a franchise’s direction for years to come. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in the latter. They have spent years balancing contention with transition. Now, the 2026 offseason has forced a more uncomfortable question into the open. Are the Buccaneers […]

The New York Giants committed to a full rebuild when they replaced Brian Daboll with John Harbaugh and followed through during the 2026 free agency period. After kicking off the month by landing athletic tight end Isaiah Likely, the team also added veterans Tremaine Edmunds and Greg Newsome II to its overhaul, among others. The […]

Pittsburgh used part of free agency to improve its roster strategically as it signed Sebastian Joseph-Day to a two-year, $11 million deal, strengthening the defensive front. Additionally, intrigue surrounded the offseason when Mike McCarthy was asked about Aaron Rodgers and responded vaguely, calling a potential reunion “a great story.” This indicates that while the Steelers […]

The Houston Texans have spent the past few seasons evolving from an afterthought into a legitimate AFC contender. As such, the energy around NRG Stadium reflects that rise. Under DeMeco Ryans, the “Swarm” has become the heartbeat of the team and its city. Houston has navigated the turbulence of a rebuild and emerged stronger. With […]

The Houston Texans may have arrived one season too early during their 2025 playoff run. Houston looked poised for a Super Bowl berth, but they got demolished by New England in the Divisional Round. If the Texans had a better offensive line and a few more defensive players, it could have been a very different […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost a valuable member of the offensive unit after guard Spencer Buford signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year contract worth $3.25 million. Buford was drafted by the 49ers in the fourth round in 2022, helping the team reach the Super Bowl in 2024. San Francisco did not waste […]

After the first day of NFL free agency’s legal tampering window, the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster had holes. Widely considered one of the best rosters in football heading into the 2025 NFL season, the team lost their WR3, Jahan Dotson, their long-time starting inside linebacker, Nakobe Dean, plus three more starters in edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, […]

Les Snead and Sean McVay have never been content to sit back while the rest of the league catches up. Following a 2025 campaign that reaffirmed the Los Angeles Rams’ place firmly within the NFL’s championship window, the front office has once again gone all-in during the 2026 NFL free agency period. This isn’t merely […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to draw attention as questions surrounding Aaron Rodgers’ future remain unresolved. With ongoing speculation tied to free agency, the team remains at the center of the league’s quarterback conversation. The lack of clarity has created added pressure on the front office to remain flexible while exploring both short-term options and long-term […]

The Washington Commanders left some things on the table, but at least they were able to re-sign one of their own under-the-radar free agents. And here are the Commanders’ 2026 NFL free agency grades for every signing, including Odafe Oweh. The Commaders are trying to dig out from under a hugely disappointing 5-12 season. And […]

The Cincinnati Bengals cannot have a repeat of the 2025 season again this fall. Cincinnati had a nightmarish 6-11 campaign after losing Joe Burrow for much of the season in Week 3. The Bengals need to make upgrades on both sides of the ball this offseason if they want to become AFC contenders again in […]

The New England Patriots have been looking for ways to improve throughout this offseason on the heels of their run to the Super Bowl in 2026. One of the biggest areas of need that was exposed in that game against the Seattle Seahawks was the Patriots’ lack of protection for Drake Maye. On Monday afternoon, […]

Cleveland utilized free agency to bolster both sides of the ball by signing former Bills edge rusher A.J. Epenesa to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million and acquiring former Ravens wide receiver and returner Tylan Wallace. Wallace’s reunion with head coach Todd Monken provides the Browns with a familiar depth option and enhances […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to make some noise during the 2026 season. Kansas City is pumped to have Travis Kelce back for another season. The legendary tight ends is now officially back on a multi-year contract extension at the age of 36. The Chiefs have officially re-signed Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce […]

The New York Giants already look much improved compared to the 2025 season. New York hired John Harbaugh at head coach, which should improve the on-field product this fall. New York just made another free agency acquisition to bolster their defensive line depth. The Giants have signed defensive tackle Sam Roberts to a one-year contract, […]

The Seattle Seahawks paid their superstar receiver, and they tried to make things work across the board in free agency. Included in the mix, the Seahawks are keeping Jake Bobo after matching the Jaguars’ offer sheet, according to a post on X by Field Yates. “The Seahawks are matching Jacksonville’s multi-year offer to retain Jake […]

The narrative surrounding Denver’s free agency changed drastically when the Broncos traded for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Part of the appeal of this trade was financial as much as it was football-related. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Denver is only responsible for about $5 million of Waddle’s 2026 contract, as Miami had already paid much […]

The Chargers wrapped up free agency by retaining two experienced defenders: linebacker Denzel Perryman, who signed a one-year deal, and safety Tony Jefferson, who returned on a one-year, $2 million contract following his resurgence in Los Angeles. While these moves did not dramatically alter the team’s draft strategy, they reinforce the front office’s ongoing belief […]

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 offseason with a sense of urgency. Detroit knows they screwed up in 2025 after going 9-8 and missing the playoffs. The Lions seem to understand that they need a strong offseason if they want to become NFC superpowers again this fall. Detroit made several excellent signing during NFL free […]

The Seattle Seahawks have enjoyed the 2026 calendar year so far. Seattle dominated New England in Super Bowl 60 and looks poised to be a force in the NFC for years to come under Mike Macdonald. Now the Seahawks have locked in one of their best players on a long-term contract extension. Seahawks WR Jaxon […]

Las Vegas has been active in strengthening its offensive line during free agency, recently signing former 49ers guard Spencer Burford to a one-year deal. This follows their significant investment in Tyler Linderbaum, indicating the Raiders’ commitment to reshaping their roster after last season’s struggles. Simply adding one quality lineman would not suffice, given the issues […]