NFL Free Agency: Major Moves and Signings from the 2026 Offseason
The NFL free agency period has seen a flurry of signings, extensions, and trades, as teams aggressively update their rosters, including significant deals involving prominent players like Dallas Goedert, Van Jefferson, Geno Stone, and a notable quarterback
NFL free agency has exploded into action since Monday, with teams moving fast to reshape their rosters. Several marquee players have already landed new homes, while others remain in limbo.
March 15
Eagles re-sign TE Dallas Goedert
One year (up to $6.75 million)
Commanders sign WR Van Jefferson
One year (up to $3 million)
Bills agree to terms with S Geno Stone
One year
Bengals extend OT Orlando Brown Jr.
Two-year extension through 2028. Brown was entering the final season of a four-year, $64.1 million deal.
Chargers sign RB Keaton Mitchell
Two years, $9.25 million
Bills sign LB Bradley Chubb
Three years, $43.5 million (maximum $52.5 million)
49ers re-sign TE Jake Tonges
Two years, $8 million
Jets trade for QB Geno Smith
Jets receive: QB Geno Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick
Raiders receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
Texans extend K Ka'imi Fairbairn
Two years, $13 million
Chiefs sign S Alohi Gilman
Three years, $24.75 million ($15 million guaranteed)
Texans sign S Reed Blankenship
Three years, $24 million ($16.5 million guaranteed)
Bears sign LB Devin Bush
Three years, $30 million ($21 million guaranteed)
Cardinals sign RB Tyler Allgeier
Two years, $12.25 million
Rams sign CB Jaylen Watson
Three years, $51 million
Jaguars re-sign CB Montaric Brown
Three years, $33 million
Dolphins release QB Tua Tagovailoa
Miami takes a record $99 million in dead money even with a post-June 1 release designation.
March 7
Chargers re-sign edge rusher Khalil Mack
One year, $18 million (fully guaranteed)
Packers and Colts make a trade
Packers receive: LB Zaire Franklin
Colts receive: DT Colby Wooden
March 6
Ravens trade for Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby
Baltimore sends Las Vegas: Two first-round picks (2026, 2027)
Texans release RB Joe Mixon
Houston saves $8 million in cap space
Lions release OT Taylor Decker
Lions save $11.6 million in cap space
Raiders release QB Geno Smith
Las Vegas saves $8 million in cap space
Bears and Bills trade
Chicago receives: 2026 second-round pick
Buffalo receives: 2026 fifth-round pick
Chiefs acquire L'Jarius Sneed from Eagles
Kansas City receives: A 2026 first-round pick (No. 29), fifth-round pick and sixth-round pick, plus a 2027 third-rounder for McDuffie.
Lions and Texans trade
Lions receive: Offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round draft pick and a 2027 seventh-round selection.
Texans receive: 2026 fifth-round pick.
Feb. 26
Jets and Titans make a trade
Jets receive: DT T'Vondre Sweat
Titans receive: Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson
Three years, $24 million