NFL Free Agency 2026: Key Signings and Trades

Isaiah Likely to the Giants:: Tight end Isaiah Likely signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the New York Giants.

Sheldon Rankins Stays with Texans:: Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agreed to a two-year deal with the Houston Texans, including $12 million guaranteed. This re-signing emphasizes the Texans' commitment to their dominant defensive line.

Kenneth Walker III to Chiefs:: Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $45 million.

Malik Willis to Dolphins:: Quarterback Malik Willis is signing a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins.

Michael Pittman Jr. Traded to Steelers:: The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in a trade with the Colts and are signing him to a three-year, $59 million deal.

Arizona Cardinals:: Signed RB Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.25 million deal.

Atlanta Falcons:: Expected to pursue QB Tua Tagovailoa; signed WR Olamide Zaccheaus, TE Austin Hooper (one-year, $3.25 million), and K Nick Folk (two-year deal).

Baltimore Ravens:: Signed OL John Simpson to a three-year, $30 million deal.

Carolina Panthers:: Signed OLB Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 million contract and CB Akayleb Evans to a one-year deal.

Chicago Bears:: Signed DT Neville Gallimore (two-year, $12 million), re-signed LB D'Marco Jackson (two-year, $7.5 million), and signed S Coby Bryant.

Dallas Cowboys:: Traded for DL Rashan Gary from Green Bay for a 2027 fourth-round pick; restructured OT Terence Steele's deal.

Denver Broncos:: Extended QB Sam Ehlinger's contract (one-year, $2 million).

Detroit Lions:: Signed C Cade Mays.

Houston Texans:: Signed G Ed Ingram (three-year, $37.5 million) and DT Sheldon Rankins (two-year deal with $12 million guaranteed).

Indianapolis Colts:: Re-signed WR Alec Pierce (four-year, $114 million); traded WR Michael Pittman to the Steelers.

Jacksonville Jaguars:: Re-signed LB Dennis Gardeck and CB Montaric Brown (three-year, $33 million).

Kansas City Chiefs:: Expected to sign RB Kenneth Walker III (three-year deal worth up to $45 million); TE Travis Kelce expected to return.

Las Vegas Raiders:: Signed C Tyler Linderbaum (three-year, $81 million) and CB Eric Stokes (three-year, $30 million).

Los Angeles Rams:: Signed CB Jaylen Watson (three-year, $51 million).

Miami Dolphins:: Signed QB Malik Willis (three-year, $67.5 million); released QB Tua Tagovailoa; traded S Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Jets.

Minnesota Vikings:: Re-signed LB Eric Wilson (three-year, $22.5 million).

New England Patriots:: Signed FB Reggie Gilliam (three-year deal worth up to $12 million) and OLB Dre'Mont Jones (three-year, $39.5 million).

New York Giants:: Signed TE Isaiah Likely (three-year, $40 million).

New York Jets:: Signed DL Kingsley Enagbare (one-year, $10 million), DE Joseph Ossai (three-year, $36 million), and LB Demario Davis (two-year, $22 million); traded for S Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Pittsburgh Steelers:: Re-signed LB Cole Holcomb (two-year, $5 million) and CB Asante Samuel Jr. (one-year deal); traded for WR Michael Pittman Jr. and will sign him to a three-year, $59 million deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:: Signed RB Kenneth Gainwell (two-year, $14 million), re-signing TE Cade Otton and LB Alex Anzalone (two-year, $17 million).

Tennessee Titans:: Signed QB Mitchell Trubisky (two-year deal) and re-signed LS Morgan Cox.

The 2026 NFL free agency period is seeing significant player movement, with teams making strategic decisions to improve their rosters.

Key signings include Isaiah Likely to the Giants, Sheldon Rankins staying with the Texans, and Kenneth Walker III potentially joining the Chiefs.

Trades, such as Michael Pittman Jr. to the Steelers, are also reshaping team compositions.

These moves are expected to have a considerable impact on the league's competitive landscape.