The 2026 NFL free agency period officially began Wednesday after two days of legal tampering yielding a massive amount of deals. Those can now be formally signed.
In addition to those deals, trades that were agreed to prior to the official start of free agency can also become official.
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On Tuesday night, the Raiders suddenly announced that their trade that sent Maxx Crosby to Baltimore was off. The Raiders only said that the Ravens had “backed out” of the deal.
First thing Wednesday morning, the other shoe dropped as it was reported that the Ravens had come to terms with star defensive end Trey Hendrickson on a four-year, $112 million contract. They land a star pass rusher after all.
On Thursday, as expected, Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings, joining J.J. McCarthy in the QB room.
Earlier in the week, the action kicked off with the news that the Dolphins will release Tua Tagovailoa, who will reportedly sign with the Falcons on a one-year deal. Travis Kelce is reportedly set on returning to the Chiefs for 2026, while Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is reportedly in agreement on a deal to join Kelce and Patrick Mahomes. Wide receiver Alec Pierce is set to return to Indianapolis, the Steelers are signing running back Rico Dowdle, and Mike Evans is making the move from Tampa Bay to the Bay Area.
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With 10 NFL teams having hired new coaches for the 2026 season and the shuffle of coordinators that followed, it’s sure to be a busy start to the league year. Check out Yahoo Sports’ full list of top available free agents and our free agency transactions tracker for a look at each team’s most notable free agency departures, new signings and trades.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest NFL free agency news, updates and rumors as the legal tampering period opens up.
Live185 updates
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson appeared to confirm reports that he’s signed a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on social media with an image of Josh Allen. The deal could be worth up to $6 million for the seven-year veteran.
Gardner-Johnson, 28, finished last season with the Chicago Bears after being released by the Houston Texans (and a one-week stint on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad). In 10 games (seven starts) with the Bears, he had 2 interceptions and 1 forced fumble with 4 passes defended and 51 total tackles.
In 2022, Gardner-Johnson tied for the NFL lead with 6 interceptions for an Eagles team that lost the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-35.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Cornerback Jonathan Jones is signing a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to reports.
Jones, 32, has played 10 NFL seasons, nine with the New England Patriots. Last season with the Washington Commanders, he appeared in 12 games (7 starts), making 41 tackles and credited with 5 passes defended.
His best season was the 2022-23 campaign, during which he tallied four interceptions and 3 forced fumbles with 11 passes defended and 69 total tackles.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 3:37 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Receiver Calvin Austin III is signing a one-year deal with the New York Giants, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The contract could be worth up to $4.5 million.
Austin, soon to turn 27, played his first three NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He’s compiled 84 receptions for 1,100 yards and 8 touchdowns during his career.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 3:25 PM PDT
Andy Backstrom
Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is out of the desert and headed to the Midwest. Murray has agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports Thursday.
The deal reportedly includes a no-tag clause, which will allow the 28-year-old QB to hit free agency next March.
He’ll now compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting job in Minnesota after a seven-season run with the Cardinals, who drafted him No. 1 overall in 2019.
Read more here.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone denied that the team was shopping receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in trade talks and said any such rumors or reports were “fradulent claims.”
“We have no interest in disrupting the momentum,” Gladstone said of Jacksonville’s pass offense, which ranked 11th in the league with 4,026 yards. Its 29 TDs were the eighth-most in the NFL.
Thomas had a steep decline in production during his second season, collecting 48 receptions for 707 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a rookie, he made 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 TDs.
Read more on Gladstone explaining why the Jags have been quiet in free agency.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM PDT
Sean Leahy
Super Bowl LIX champion Bryce Huff has announced his retirement after six NFL seasons.
Huff, 27, went undrafted out of Memphis in 2020 before signing with the Jets. He spent four seasons in New York, capping his career with the franchise with a 10-sack season in 2023.
He would join the Eagles for the 2024 season and be part of their championship season before being traded in June 2025 to the 49ers. This past season, his final one in the NFL, Huff recorded a career high 30 tackles.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Cornerback Marco Wilson is signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Wilson, 27, appeared in only four games while dealing with a hamstring injury last season. He registered three total tackles. In five NFL seasons, Wilson has played for the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals. In 2022-23, he had three interceptions for Arizona with one forced fumble, 58 tackles and 10 passes defended.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Receiver Tutu Atwell is going to the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
Atwell, 26, played his first five NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. Last season, a hamstring injury limited him to 10 games and he logged only six receptions for 192 yards and a touchdown.
Atwell’s best season was 2024-25, during which he had 42 receptions for 562 yards.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM PDT
Sean Leahy
Hours after he was released with a post-June 1 designation by the Broncos, linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the 49ers on a one-year, $7.5 million deal.
The 28-year-old was a 2019 fifth-round draft pick by San Francisco and played with the franchise through the 2024 NFL season. Injuries have limited him to only 10 regular season games over the past two seasons. Greenlaw tore his Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII and suffered a quad injury early in the 2025 season.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM PDT
Ian Casselberry
Rachaad White is headed to D.C., according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, who reported that the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back has signed with the Washington Commanders. KPRC’s Aaron Wilson reports the deal is for $2 million.
The Bucs drafted White out of Arizona State in the third round of the 2022 draft. He spent the past four seasons in Tampa.
In both 2023 and 2024, White logged nine total touchdowns and more than 1,000 scrimmage yards.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 11:24 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly agreed to a two-year, $26 million deal with defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The Minnesota Vikings released Allen after one season.
Allen, 31, had 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season. Before Allen’s time in Minnesota, he spent his first eight seasons in Washington.
The Bengals have also added safety Bryan Cook and outside lineback Boye Mafe to their defense so far this off-season.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 10:19 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
Defensive lineman Al-Quadin Muhammad will reportedly visit the Buccaneers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Muhammad, 30, is coming off a breakout year where he finished with 25 tackles and a career-high 11 sacks. Before his time with the Lions, he played for the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
The Denver Broncos have reportedly agreed to terms to re-sign wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Humphrey had 13 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown last season. The 27-year-old receiver has spent six of his seven seasons playing under head coach Sean Payton for the Broncos and the New Orleans Saints.
The Broncos have also reportedly released linebacker Dre Greenlaw with a post-June 1 designation, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
In his lone season with the Broncos, Greenlaw finished with 43 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception and 1 forced fumble in 8 games. The 28-year-old has played in 10 games over the last two seasons and spent his first six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM PDT
Chris Cwik
The Philadelphia Eagles and offensive lineman Landon Dickerson reportedly agreed to a revised contract Thursday, according to ESPN.
Dickerson, 27, was previously signed to a deal that took him through the 2028 NFL season, but opted to eliminate a year from his contract.
The revised deal will pay Dickerson around $36 million over the next two seasons.
It’s unclear why Dickerson felt compelled to shorten his contract. It’s possible the three-time Pro Bowler is thinking about retirement already and only wanted to commit to two more seasons in the NFL.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 9:19 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
The Detroit Lions reportedly agreed to terms with defensive back Christian Izien on a one-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Izien spent his first three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, playing safety and slot cornerback. The Lions could play Izien at either position, with the team losing cornerback Amik Robertson to the Commanders and safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph coming off injuries.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly agreed to terms to re-sign fullback and special teamer Brady Russell, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Russell, 27, has spent his first three seasons with the Seahawks.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
The Miami Dolphins reportedly agreed to terms with defensive lineman Robert Beal Jr., according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Beal spent his first three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers.
The Dolphins also reportedly signed linebacker Christian Harris to a one-year deal with a max value of $3 million, according to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe. Harris has spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 8:24 AM PDT
Tarohn Finley
The Tennessee Titans have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with outside linebacker Jacob Martin, according to the Athletic’s Nicki Jhabvala. Martin, 30, spent last season with the Washington Commanders.
He finished with 39 tackles, 5.5 sacks and 1 fumble recovery last season. He has also spent time playing for the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, New York Jets and Denver Broncos.
Martin is the latest defensive addition for the Titans. The team has also added John Franklin-Myers, Cor’Dale Flott, Solomon Thomas, Jermaine Johnson, Jordan Elliot, Alontae Taylor, Josh Williams and Malik Herring. Most of the players have experience playing under Titans head coach Robert Saleh.
Thu, March 12, 2026 at 7:29 AM PDT
Chris Cwik
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly picking up former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning, according to NFL.com.
Browning, 29, rose to prominence in 2023, when he tossed 12 touchdowns against seven interceptions while filling in for an injured Joe Burrow.
Following Burrow’s return, Browning fell back into a reserve role. He managed to start three games with the Bengals in 2025, but couldn’t keep up his momentum, tossing six touchdowns against eight interceptions.
Browning reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Bucs, where he’ll back up Baker Mayfield.