NFL free agency opened on Monday, and deals have been made at the blink of an eye, so feel free to bookmark this page!
Only three players received the franchise tag ahead of free agency, leaving nearly all 100 players on our top free agents list able to sign with any team without restrictions. Running back Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Malik Willis have already found new homes, while edge rusher Trey Hendrickson might be next.
Here’s a closer look at some of the signings, trades and releases that have already happened this offseason before free agency opens on March 9.
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March 9
Patriots signal OL Alijah Vera-Tucker
Particulars: Three years, $42 million
Chiefs signal S Alohi Gilman
Particulars: Three years, $24.75 million ($15 million guaranteed)
Chiefs re-sign WR Tyquan Thornton
Particulars: Two years, $11 million
Steelers signal RB Rico Dowdle
Particulars: Two years, $12.25 million
Panthers signal LB Devin Lloyd
Particulars: Three years, $45 million ($25 million guaranteed)
Cardinals signal G Isaac Seumalo
Particulars: Three years, $31.5 million ($19 million guaranteed)
Texans signal S Reed Blankenship
Particulars: Three years, $24 million ($16.5 million guaranteed)
Seahawks re-sign WR Rashid Shaheed
Particulars: Three years, $51 million ($34.7 million guaranteed)
Raiders signal LB Nakobe Dean
Particulars: Three years, $36 million ($20 million guaranteed)
Raiders signal LB Quay Walker
Particulars: Three years, $40 million ($28 million guaranteed)
Commanders signal edge rusher Odafe Oweh
Particulars: Four years, $100 million ($68 million guaranteed)
Bengals signal edge rusher Boye Mafe
Particulars: Three years, $60 million
Cowboys signal S Jalen Thompson
Particulars: Three years, $36 million
49ers signal WR Mike Evans
Particulars: Three years, $60.4 million
Commanders re-sign QB Marcus Mariota
Particulars: One year, $7 million
Bengals signal S Bryan Cook dinner
Particulars: Three years, $42.5 million
Titans signal CB Alontae Taylor
Particulars: Three years, $60 million
Broncos re-sign RB J.Okay. Dobbins
Particulars: Agreed to terms
Titans signal CB Cor’Dae Flott
Particulars: Three years, $45 million ($32 million guaranteed)
Titans signal DL John Franklin-Myers
Particulars: Three years, $63 million ($42 million guaranteed)
Browns signal G Zion Johnson
Particulars: Three years, $49.5 million ($32.4 million guaranteed)
Bears signal LB Devin Bush
Particulars: Three years, $30 million ($21 million guaranteed)
Giants signal LB Tremaine Edmunds
Particulars: Three years, $36 million
Titans signal WR Wan’Dale Robinson
Particulars: Four years, $70 million
Saints signal RB Travis Etienne
Particulars: Four years, $52 million
Raiders signal C Tyler Linderbaum
Particulars: Three years, $81 million ($60 million guaranteed)
Cardinals signal RB Tyler Allgeier
Particulars: Two years, $12.25 million
Steelers land WR Michael Pittman Jr.
Particulars: Pittsburgh, Indianapolis swap late-round picks in the trade. Pittman will also receive a three-year, $59 million extension.
Giants signal TE Isaiah Likely
Particulars: Three years, $40 million (worth up to $47.5 million)
Bears signal S Coby Bryant
Particulars: Three years, $40 million
Lions signal C Cade Mays
Particulars: Agreed to terms
Rams signal CB Jaylen Watson
Particulars: Three years, $51 million
Patriots signal DT Dre’Mont Jones
Particulars: Three years, $39.5 million
Dolphins signal QB Malik Willis
Particulars: Three years, $67 million
Chiefs signal RB Kenneth Walker III
Particulars: Three years, $45 million
Colts re-sign WR Alec Pierce
Particulars: Four years, $116 million
Cowboys commerce for Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary
Particulars: Green Bay receives a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft
Jets commerce for Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick
Particulars: Miami receives a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
Texans re-sign DT Sheldon Rankins
Particulars: Two years, $12 million guaranteed
Jaguars re-sign CB Montaric Brown
Particulars: Three years, $33 million
Dolphins launch QB Tua Tagovailoa
Particulars: Even with a post-June 1 release designation, Miami will take on a record $99 million in dead money
March 8
Packers re-sign OL Sean Rhyan
Particulars: Three years, $33 million
March 7
Chargers re-sign edge rusher Khalil Mack
Particulars: One year, $18 million (fully guaranteed)
Ravens re-sign QB Tyler Huntley
Particulars: Two years, $11 million
49ers re-sign Okay Eddie Pineiro
Particulars: Four years, $17 million ($10 million guaranteed)
Colts, Packers make trade
Particulars: Packers obtain LB Zaire Franklin, Colts obtain DT Colby Picket
Eagles lengthen DT Jordan Davis
Particulars: Three years, $78 million ($65 million assured)
Bills re-sign C Connor McGovern
Particulars: Four years, $52 million ($32 million guaranteed)
March 6
Ravens commerce for Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby
Particulars: Baltimore sends Las Vegas two first-round picks (2026, 2027)
Bears commerce for Patriots C Garrett Bradbury
Details: New England receives 2027 fifth-round pick from Chicago
Texans launch RB Joe Mixon
Particulars: Houston saves $8 million in cap space
Lions launch OT Taylor Decker
Particulars: Lions save $11.6 million in cap space
Raiders launch QB Geno Smith
Particulars: Las Vegas saves $8 million in cap space
Rams re-sign S Kam Curl
Particulars: Three years, $36 million
March 5
Texans lengthen edge rusher Danielle Hunter
Particulars: One year, $40.1 million
Rams re-sign TE Tyler Higbee
Particulars: Two years, $8 million
Bills commerce for Bears WR D.J. Moore
Particulars: Chicago receives 2026 second-round decide, Buffalo receives Moore and 2026 fifth-round decide
March 4
Rams commerce for Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie
Particulars: Kansas Metropolis receives a 2026 first-round decide (No. 29), fifth-round decide and sixth-round decide, plus a 2027 third-rounder for McDuffie.
March 2
Texans commerce for Lions RB David Montgomery
Particulars: Lions obtain offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round draft decide and a 2027 seventh-round choice.
Browns commerce for Texans OT Tytus Howard
Particulars: Texans obtain 2026 fifth-round decide.
Feb. 26
Jets, Titans make a commerce
Particulars: Jets obtain DT T’Vondre Sweat, Titans obtain edge rusher Jermaine Johnson
Feb. 21
Cowboys re-sign RB Javonte Williams
Particulars: 3 years, $24 million
