NFL Free Agency Articles - Page 5

While the Denver Broncos had been criticized for not doing enough in free agency, they quited the critics with a major trade. And here are the Jaylen Waddle trade grades for the blockbuster deal between the Broncos and the Dolphins. The Broncos gave up quite a bit, according to ESPN. “The Denver Broncos are trading […]

The Chicago Bears went into the offseason planning to make major changes on defense. Through the first week of free agency, that goal has certainly come into fruition. The Bears signed safety Coby Bryant, versatile defensive back Cam Lewis, linebacker Devin Bush and defensive tackles Neville Gallimore and Kentavius Street. On the flip side, Chicago […]

The New Orleans Saints are continuing to reshape their backfield, signing running back Ty Chandler, according to a report from Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Underhill shared the update Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. “The Saints are signing RB Ty Chandler, per source.” Chandler, 27, joins New Orleans after spending the previous four seasons […]

There are NFL people who think the Philadelphia Eagles could still trade AJ Brown. Some are pretty adamant about it. And did the Eagles take a step in that direction by adding Hollywood Brown amid the Brown trade rumors? Brown got a one-year deal, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “Breaking: The […]

The Washington Commanders have a direction they should go in the draft, but they’re still adding little pieces. And they took another step in that direction, adding an ex-Rams Super Bowl champion to the Terry McLaurin-led wide receiver room. The Commanders decided to go with Van Jefferson, according to a post on X by the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hope to bolster their roster in the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Draft insider Mel Kiper Jr. thinks that Pittsburgh will go with an offensive lineman with the 21st overall pick. Pittsburgh is projected to take Penn State lineman Olaivavega Ioane, per an ESPN mock draft. “Pittsburgh can try to replace Isaac Seumalo, […]

The Dallas Cowboys disappointed during the 2025 NFL season. Dallas finished the regular season 7-9-1 after the defense was a constant embarrassment after trading away Micah Parsons. The team owner is no longer shy about talking about last season’s dreadful defensive performances. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones spoke with the media on Monday from the Grand […]

The Arizona Cardinals are making some foundational changes during the 2026 offseason. Arizona already hired Mike LaFleur at head coach and made the difficult choice to release QB Kyler Murray after leading the team for seven seasons. The Cardinals made one sneaky free agency addition on Monday that should provide some stability on defense. The […]

Las Vegas Raiders kicker AJ Cole probably still has nightmares over it, but he can probably breathe a little easier now. Last season, Cole’s punt against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 5 was blocked by Segun Olubi. The force was so strong that it left Cole holding his knee after falling to the ground. It […]

For a team that is explicitly looking to avoid spending big, long-term money in free agency, the Philadelphia Eagles made waves with the addition of cornerback Riq Woolen, the super-sized athletic wonder who just won the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks. Beginning his career at wide receiver with the UTSA Roadrunners, Woolen transitioned to […]

The Carolina Panthers made a major move early in free agency by signing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, a deal that quickly reshaped expectations for the defense. However, a surprising detail about the negotiation process further enhanced the signing. The move signaled urgency from the front office and underscored a clear intent to aggressively address defensive […]

The New York Jets are playing a dangerous game of nostalgia. Frankly speaking, it is the kind of high-stakes theater that only this franchise can produce. Bringing Geno Smith back to the Meadowlands via trade with the Las Vegas Raiders is a move that feels like a glitch in the Matrix. This is a full-circle […]

Chris Ballard has never been one to shy away from a calculated risk. The current climate in Indianapolis, though, feels more like a high-stakes poker game where the house is starting to sweat. By securing Alec Pierce with a staggering four-year, $114 million extension, the Colts have made a definitive statement. They believe Pierce is […]

It might be a little awkward for the Silver and Black these days as Maxx Crosby is back with the Las Vegas Raiders after their failed trade with the Baltimore Ravens. The Raiders were willing to let go of Crosby in exchange for a pair of first-round picks. The Ravens, however, backed out after the […]

The Arizona Cardinals have decisions to make after releasing Kyler Murray, and they’re still signing free agents. Included in the mix, they signed a supersized ex-Bears defensive tackle, according to a post on X by Ari Meirov. “The #Cardinals have signed former #Bears DT Andrew Billings. Billings has started 39 games over the last three […]

The Arizona Cardinals made tough choices, and their decision likely means a run-it-back situation for Jacoby Brissett. And here is the biggest mistake the Cardinals made during Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. Let’s first be fair to the Cardinals. They made a decent signing by getting running back Tyler Allgeier. Picking up guard […]

The Indianapolis Colts made strides in free agency. One move cost them a pretty penny. But another one didn’t as they added a former Cowboys defensive back to their secondary in free agency, according to a post on X by Adam Schefter. “Colts signed former Cowboys S Juanyeh Thomas” The 25-year-old Thomas played his first […]

After being claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills last fall following his release from the Pittsburgh Steelers mid-season, Darius Slay made one thing clear: he only wanted to play for the Philadelphia Eagles at this stage of his career. Moved to the reserve/retired list to effectively end his 2025 season, some wondered if Slay […]

The Carolina Panthers’ offseason will likely be defined by the substantial amount of money they invested in their defensive line, but re-signing an important special teams contributor can certainly have a sizable effect as well. Pro Bowl linebacker-turned-general manager Dan Morgan has reached an agreement with punter Sam Martin on a two-year contract, per “The […]

The New Orleans Saints started the offseason strong by making an important defensive move, bringing back Kaden Elliss on a three-year, $33 million deal to restore some punch and familiarity at linebacker. However, the situation surrounding Derek Carr’s future  remained stagnant, with no trade inquiries reported in the first week of free agency. This scenario […]

After making waves with the addition of Mike Evans in free agency, the San Francisco 49ers are going back to the wide receiver well in a major way, guaranteeing that Brock Purdy has another veteran weapon to throw to this fall in the form of ex-Arizona Cardinals/Jacksonville Jaguars/Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk. Taking to […]

The Houston Texans have already been quite active during the 2026 offseason. However, only a small portion of that activity has actually come during NFL free agency. The Texans have instead leaned on the trade market, swinging two big trades just one week into the new league year. Houston acquired running back David Montgomery in […]

For his team, Lamar Jackson did his part, and Baltimore restructured his deal, added a void year, and created roughly $40 million in cap space for 2026, pushing a much larger charge into 2027. This maneuver allowed the front office to operate more freely at the moment, but the week also saw one of the […]

The Los Angeles Rams were one of the best teams in the NFL in 2025, but they still fell short in an epic NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks. Now, with time running out on the Matthew Stafford era, the Rams are making a strong push to get over that hump and get back […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have brought in a few hometown heroes during the 2026 offseason. Pittsburgh started by adding Mike McCarthy at head coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down from the role. Now one Steelers free agent expressed his gratitude for joining the team he rooted for as a child. Steelers safety Jaquan Brisker explained how […]

Los Angeles spent the initial phase of free agency making supplementary moves, as they signed Dalvin Tomlinson to a one-year, $7.5 million deal to add veteran presence to their defensive front. Additionally, they brought back Trey Lance on a one-year contract worth up to $6.75 million to provide a familiar backup behind Justin Herbert. These […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a strong free agency move that they hope will push young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to great things. However, here is the biggest mistake the Falcons made during Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. However, for all of the good things the Falcons did by bringing in Tua Tagovailoa, they […]

The New York Jets have spared no expense upgrading their defense this offseason. New York spent more than $68 million just on the first first day of NFL free agency alone making moves. One document released by the league on Monday reveals why the Jets may have gotten a bargain on one of those free […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ wait for Aaron Rodgers is starting to look like the Rocky XXXVIII poster from the movie “Airplane II: The Sequel.” But it’s not that the Steelers haven’t done anything, as they made a key trade. But here is the biggest mistake the Steelers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. […]

Did the Carolina Panthers get a steal with Jaelan Phillips? Or did they overpay? You can find answers of yes to both questions. But Phillips’ contract is the biggest mistake the Panthers made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency. Ok, let’s see why at least one person thinks Phillips could be a bargain, […]

The NFL offseason is always full of twists and turns. Former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay seemed open to a reunion with his former team after a lackluster 2025 season with the Steelers. Unfortunately, the veteran cornerback instead decided to hang up his cleats for good. Slay announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, per […]

It has been exactly a week since the NFL’s legal tampering period began, and nearly a week since free agency became official. The floodgates were wide open right away, meaning most of the best players who were available on the open market have already signed new deals. Players like George Pickens and Breece Hall were […]

Cleveland’s first week of free agency was focused heavily on rebuilding the offensive line as they re-signed Teven Jenkins for depth after he played all 17 games last season and then signed two-time Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins to a two-year, $24 million deal following his release from Green Bay. These moves came on top of […]

The Los Angeles Rams came very close to the Super Bowl during the 2025 playoffs. Los Angeles had an incredible regular season with Matthew Stafford playing MVP-caliber football for the first time in his lengthy career. Their heartbreaking playoff exit gave the Rams plenty of motivation to make some big moves during the 2026 offseason. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have not been afraid to make a splash during NFL free agency. They added Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker III and traded away Trent McDuffie for draft picks. Now the Chiefs are set to acquire a new backup quarterback for Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs are finalizing a deal to […]

The Washington Commanders have made a few moves on offense during free agency as they plan to recapture the success they had two seasons ago. The latest move they made was re-signing a key player from their backfield, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Free-agent RB Jeremy McNichols is returning to Washington on a one-year deal, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles could still makes some big moves after the first week of NFL free agency. Eagles WR A.J. Brown is still popping up in trade rumors, with an eventual move feeling inevitable. One other possibility could be reuniting with one veteran defensive back. Former Eagles cornerback Darius Slay dropped an interesting comment in […]

The Dallas Cowboys have already made some big moves during NFL free agency. Perhaps the biggest move was trading for Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary. New reporting indicates that Gary revised his contract as part of the trade that brought him to Dallas. Gary agreed to a pay cut as part of his trade from […]

The Baltimore Ravens have sent a shockwave through the AFC North. By snagging Trey Hendrickson on a massive four-year, $112 million deal, Eric DeCosta didn’t just add a pass rusher. He stole the heartbeat of the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense. It was a cold-blooded, necessary pivot after the much-hyped Maxx Crosby trade evaporated due to medical […]