NFL free agency hasn’t arrived yet. However, when free agency opens on Monday, deals will be made at the blink of an eye. So, feel free to bookmark this page in advance!
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. Standouts like edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and running back Kenneth Walker III could find new homes in the coming days. Malik Willis, meanwhile, might be the next quarterback to receive a large contract in free agency.
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.
[2026 NFL Free Agency: The Top 100 Players Available and Potential Fits]
March 5
Texans lengthen edge rusher Danielle Hunter
Particulars: One 12 months, $40.1 million
Rams re-sign TE Tyler Higbee
Particulars: Two years, $8 million
Payments 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
