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Last Updated: April 17

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Top Remaining NFL Free Agents

• Jauan Jennings, WR
• Tyreek Hill, WR
• Stefon Diggs, WR
• David Njoku, TE
• Taylor Decker, OT
• Joey Bosa, EDGE

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Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Quarterbacks

• Derek Carr
• Aaron Rodgers
• Russell Wilson
• Tyrod Taylor
• Jimmy Garoppolo
• Josh Dobbs
• Cooper Rush
• Jeff Driskel
• Skylar Thompson
• John Wolford
• Easton Stick
• Brett Rypien
• Nate Sudfeld
• Taylor Heinicke
• Clayton Tune
• Dorian Thompson-Robinson
• Tim Boyle
• Bryce Perkins
• Will Grier

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Running Backs

• Najee Harris
• Antonio Gibson
• Joe Mixon
• Austin Ekeler
• Ameer Abdullah
• Kareem Hunt
• Miles Sanders
• Trayveon Williams
• Hassan Haskins
• Khalil Herbert
• Nick Chubb
• Raheem Mostert
• Dare Ogunbowale
• Zamir White
• Chase Edmonds
• Salvon Ahmed
• Alexander Mattison
• Gus Edwards
• Jamaal Williams
• Mike Boone
• Tyrion Davis-Price
• Craig Reynolds
• D'Ernest Johnson

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Wide Receivers

• Jauan Jennings
• Tyreek Hill
• Stefon Diggs
• Brandon Aiyuk
• Deebo Samuel
• Keenan Allen
• DeAndre Hopkins
• Brandin Cooks
• Curtis Samuel
• Cedrick Wilson
• Sterling Shepard
• Tim Patrick
• Tyler Johnson
• JuJu Smith-Schuster
• Noah Brown
• Tyler Lockett
• KhaDarel Hodge
• Scotty Miller
• Bryce Ford-Wheaton
• Josh Reynolds
• Deandre Carter
• Dante Pettis
• Marquez Valdes-Scantling
• Zay Jones
• James Proche
• Chris Moore
• Alex Bachman
• D'Wayne Eskridge
• Braxton Berrios
• Hunter Renfrow
• Allen Lazard
• Diontae Johnson
• Michael Gallup
• Gabe Davis
• Malik Heath

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Tight Ends

• David Njoku
• Jonnu Smith
• Will Dissly
• Zach Ertz
• Darren Waller
• James Mitchell
• Taysom Hill
• Marcedes Lewis
• Nick Vannett
• Harrison Bryant
• Josiah Deguara
• Shane Zylstra
• John FitzPatrick
• Anthony Firkser
• Pharaoh Brown
• Donald Parham
• Jordan Akins
• C.J. Uzomah

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackles

• Taylor Decker
• Jonah Williams
• Jack Conklin
• Cam Robinson
• Kendall Lamm
• Landon Young
• Andrus Peat
• Kelvin Beachum
• Hakeem Adeniji
• Joseph Noteboom
• Jake Curhan
• Thayer Munford Jr.
• Yodny Cajuste
• Yasir Durant
• Lucas Niang
• Jamarco Jones
• Matt Nelson
• George Fant
• D.J. Humphries
• La'el Collins
• Jackson Barton
• Conor McDermott
• Jackson Carman
• Isaiah Wynn
• Andre Dillard
• Justin Herron
• Leroy Watson
• Calvin Anderson
• Cornelius Lucas

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Interior Offensive Linemen

• Mekhi Becton
• Joel Bitonio
• Kevin Zeitler
• Graham Glasgow
• Greg Van Roten
• Andre James
• Brady Christensen
• Ethan Pocic
• Liam Eichenberg
• James Daniels
• Daniel Brunskill
• Will Hernandez
• Liam Eichenberg
• Sam Mustipher
• Trystan Colon-Castillo
• Aaron Stinnie
• Michael Jordan
• Blake Hance
• Max Scharping
• Germain Ifedi
• Shaq Mason
• Mark Glowinski
• Cody Whitehair
• Nick Harris
• Jake Hanson
• Trey Hill
• Tremayne Anchrum
• Arlington Hambright
• Kyle Hinton
• Nate Davis
• Nick Gates
• Justin Osborne
• Alex Cappa

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent EDGE Rushers

• Joey Bosa
• Kyle Van Noy
• Jadeveon Clowney
• Haason Reddick
• Cameron Jordan
• Von Miller
• Mike Danna
• Dante Fowler Jr.
• Derek Barnett
• Anfernee Jennings
• Preston Smith
• Leonard Floyd
• Brandon Graham
• Tyquan Lewis
• Quinton Bell
• Victor Dimukeje
• Clelin Ferrell
• Yetur Gross-Matos
• Denico Autry
• Emmanuel Ogbah
• Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
• Marcus Davenport
• Janarius Robinson
• Josh Paschal
• Jalyn Holmes
• Dawuane Smoot
• Markees Watts
• Jeremiah Moon
• Khalid Kareem
• Shaquil Barrett
• Yannick Ngakoue
• Jerry Hughes
• Casey Toohill
• James Smith-Williams
• Tyus Bowser
• Oshane Ximines
• Khalid Duke
• Demone Harris
• Tanoh Kpassagnon

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Defensive Linemen

• Christian Wilkins
• Calais Campbell
• DaQuan Jones
• D.J. Reader
• Levi Onwuzurike
• Larry Ogunjobi
• Jihad Ward
• Bilal Nichols
• Austin Johnson
• Sheldon Day
• Greg Gaines
• Foley Fatukasi
• Daniel Ekuale
• Mike Pennel
• Brent Urban
• Kevin Givens
• Jay Tufele
• Khalen Saunders
• Eddie Goldman
• Dean Lowry
• Chris Wormley
• Benito Jones
• Kurt Hinish
• Taven Bryan
• Jordan Phillips
• Eric Johnson
• Jaquelin Roy
• Isaiahh Loudermilk
• Justin Jones
• DeShawn Williams
• Linval Joseph
• Jeremiah Ledbetter
• Eric Banks
• Carl Davis
• Khalil Davis
• William Gholston
• Armon Watts
• Angelo Blackson
• Montravius Adams
• Cameron Young
• Keondre Coburn
• Quinton Jefferson
• Byron Cowart
• Johnathan Hankins
• Perrion Winfrey
• Mario Edwards

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Linebackers

• Bobby Okereke
• Josey Jewell
• Bobby Wagner
• Germaine Pratt
• Matt Milano
• Eric Kendricks
• Jahlani Tavai
• Kenneth Murray
• Elandon Roberts
• Devin White
• Shaq Thompson
• Amen Ogbongbemiga
• Denzel Perryman
• Krys Barnes
• Mykal Walker
• Ezekiel Turner
• Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
• Jerome Baker
• Curtis Robinson
• Troy Andersen
• Joe Bachie
• Troy Reeder
• Neville Hewitt
• Jalen Reeves-Maybin
• Buddy Johnson
• Segun Olubi
• Jon Rhattigan
• Brian Asamoah
• J.J. Russell
• Tarron Jackson
• Jacob Phillips
• Caleb Johnson
• Josh Woods
• Zach Cunningham
• Deion Jones
• Duke Riley
• Tony Fields
• Cam Gill
• Raekwon McMillan
• Kamu Grugier-Hill
• Chandler Wooten
• Nick Vigil
• Luke Masterson
• Sam Eguavoen
• Matthew Adams
• Tyler Matakevich
• Shaquille Quarterman
• Carter Coughlin
• Nicholas Morrow

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Cornerbacks

• L'Jarius Sneed
• Trevon Diggs
• Marshon Lattimore
• Rasul Douglas
• Mike Hilton
• Tre'Davious White
• Shaq Griffin
• Fabian Moreau
• Martin Emerson
• Dane Jackson
• Adoree' Jackson
• Jalyn Armour-Davis
• Nick McCloud
• Chris Lammons
• Jalen Mills
• Nazeeh Johnson
• Darren Hall
• Jeff Okudah
• Dicaprio Bootle
• Sam Webb
• Damarri Mathis
• Antonio Hamilton
• Arthur Maulet
• Michael Davis
• C.J. Goodwin
• Artie Burns
• Kris Boyd
• Emmanuel Moseley
• Tony Brown
• Tre Herndon
• Troy Hill
• Cameron Sutton
• Michael Ojemudia
• Duke Shelley
• Cameron Dantzler
• Bobby Price
• Greg Stroman
• Ka'dar Hollman
• Caleb Farley
• Justin Hardee
• Kevin King
• Stantley Thomas-Oliver
• Andrew Booth
• Cam Smith
• Cornell Armstrong
• Keion Crossen
• Kendall Fuller

Best 2026 NFL Free Agent Safeties

• Jabrill Peppers
• Xavier Woods
• Donovan Wilson
• Justin Simmons
• Quandre Diggs
• Taylor Rapp
• Ifeatu Melifonwu
• Isaiah Oliver
• Ashtyn Davis
• Jordan Poyer
• Mike Edwards
• Jamal Adams
• Rayshawn Jenkins
• Terrell Edmunds
• George Odum
• Deon Bush
• Ugo Amadi
• Lewis Cine
• Jordan Whitehead
• Vonn Bell
• John Johnson
• Tashaun Gipson
• Adrian Amos
• Tarvarius Moore
• Grayland Arnold
• Israel Mukuamu
• K'Von Wallace

The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 23 to April 25 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Below is a complete, up-to-date record of every team's draft picks across all seven rounds, including compensatory selections and any picks that have changed hands via trade.

This page is updated as transactions occur.

Last Updated: April 18

2026 NFL Draft Order & Results Tracker: All 7 Rounds

Most and Least Draft Capital in 2026

Our Sharp Football Total Draft Value metric combines the average rookie contract value with the second-contract earning of each draft pick on average.

Using that method, we can assign a value to every pick, allowing us to see which teams have the most and least draft capital.

Click here for the full rankings

Teams With the Most 2026 NFL Draft Capital:

1. New York Jets
2. Miami Dolphins
3. Las Vegas Raiders
4. Cleveland Browns
5. New York Giants

Teams With the Least 2026 NFL Draft Capital:

1. Denver Broncos
2. Atlanta Falcons
3. Green Bay Packers
4. Seattle Seahawks
5. Cincinnati Bengals

2026 NFL Draft Key Dates

Here's the full offseason timeline leading up to draft weekend:

• February 22-March 1: NFL Combine
• March 9-March 11: Legal Tampering Period
• March 11: Free Agency
• April 23: NFL Draft Round 1
• April 24: NFL Draft Rounds 2 & 3
• April 25: NFL Draft Rounds 4, 5, 6, & 7

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NFL teams face a critical decision for their 2023 first-round picks: exercise the fifth-year option and retain the player through the 2027 season, or decline it and allow them to reach free agency a year earlier than expected.

The fifth-year option is one of the clearest signals a front office can send about a player's standing within an organization.

Picking it up buys a team one more year of cost-controlled production and leverage in extension talks.

Declining it, especially for a high-profile pick, is a public acknowledgment that a player hasn't lived up to expectations.

The 2023 draft class is headlined by quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr, running back Bijan Robinson, and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

This year's fifth-year option decisions will generate significant attention and carry real consequences for team cap space, fantasy dynasty trade values, and NFL futures odds heading into 2026.

The deadline to exercise or decline fifth-year options for the 2023 draft class is May 1, 2026.

We're tracking every decision below.

Last Updated: April 17

2023 Draft Class Fifth-Year Option Tracker:

Fifth-year option values from Over The Cap.

How many players had their fifth-year option picked up?

As of April 9, 13 2023 first-round draft picks have had their fifth-year option picked up, but more will be added to the list before the May 1 deadline.

Which players had their fifth-year option picked up?

• Bryce Young, QB, Panthers – $25.9 million
• C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans – $25.9 million
• Will Anderson Jr, EDGE, Texans – $21.5 million
• Devon Witherspoon, CB, Seahawks – $21.2 million
• Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons – $11.3 million
• Will McDonald, EDGE, Jets – $13.8 million
• Christian Gonzalez, CB, Patriots – $18.1 million
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seahawks – $23.9 million
• Zay Flowers, WR, Ravens – $27.3 million
• Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings – $18.0 million
• Dalton Kincaid, TE, Bills – $8.1 million
• Anton Harrison, RT, Jaguars – $19.1 million
• Bryan Bresee, DL, Saints – $13.9 million

Which players had their fifth-year option declined?

• Broderick Jones, OT, Steelers

What NFL team has been the most successful using the fifth-year option?

The Carolina Panthers have been the most successful franchise at using the fifth-year option, picking up the fifth year or signing an extension with 11 of their 12 first-round picks (92%) since the option's inception.

*Fifth year exercised or multi-year extension

Fifth-Year Option Hit Rate by Position

Tight ends have earned the highest fifth-year option rate by position, with 7 of 8 (88%) first-round TEs getting the fifth year or an extension.

Fifth-Year Option Hit Rate by Pick Number

Unsurprisingly, the No. 1 overall pick has the highest hit rate for fifth-year options, with every No. 1 pick either getting extended or their option picked up.

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Average draft position (fantasy football ADP) is one of the most important tools in fantasy football.

Not only is it important to know where targeted players are likely to be drafted, but ADP offers a great look at how the field prices each position and player, opening up the opportunity to find value.

Below you will find updated ADP information for best ball formats at Underdog.

Make sure to check out Rich Hribar's 2026 fantasy football rankings as part of our Fantasy Football Draft Kit!

*Underdog Fantasy ADP — Updated April 10
*Previous ADP — March 28

Fantasy Football ADP 2026, Underdog Best Ball, Half-Point PPR:

Biggest Fantasy Football ADP Movers

Kirk Cousins — Rising

There had been consistent buzz out of Las Vegas that the Raiders wanted a veteran for likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza to sit behind early in his career.

It appears they found their man, signing Kirk Cousins to what amounts to a one-year contract.

That addition has sent Cousins up fantasy boards, but he likely will end up being a wasted pick.

Even if the Raiders truly want Cousins to start ahead of Mendoza, that would require him to be a starting-quality quarterback.

33 quarterbacks qualified for passer rating last season.

Among that group, Cousins ranked:

• 29th in yards per attempt
• 28th in touchdown rate
• 27th in EPA per dropback
• 26th in success rate

Even if the initial plan is for Cousins to work ahead of Mendoza, the expectation should be for the rookie to start the vast majority, if not every game, in 2026.

Jauan Jennings — Falling

Most of the bigger names left on the free agent market make sense, either because of age, injury, off-field concerns, or some combination of all three.

Jauan Jennings, on the other hand, is reportedly still available because he is asking for too much money.

It makes sense that Jennings wants to cash in following the two most productive seasons of his career, but he took a step back in every efficiency metric with the 49ers last season.

From a fantasy perspective, though, this waiting game could end up working out for Jennings' immediate fantasy value.

Now that he has waited this long, Jennings could be willing to sit out until injury or an unforeseen situation opens up a real opportunity.

There will also be teams that need wide receivers but miss out on the talent they are targeting in the draft, which would open more opportunities for the veteran receiver.

Jennings' draft cost is falling because of uncertainty, which does make sense, but there is an upside case here, assuming the issue is actually asking price and not something to do with how the league views Jennings' talent.

Jordan James — Rising

Jennings' former teammate is going the other way in ADP, with Jordan James rising up the board after Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers want to lighten Christian McCaffrey‘s workload in 2026.

We have heard that song before, but McCaffrey is coming off easily his worst season in terms of rushing efficiency since joining the 49ers.

According to The Athletic's Matt Barrows, Shanahan said James had jumped Isaac Guerendo as a rushing threat behind McCaffrey by the end of last season.

A fifth-round pick last year, James had a lost rookie season, playing just 3 offensive snaps in the regular season, but he did rush 6 times for 28 yards against the Seahawks.

James is clearly in the mix to back up McCaffrey this season, and that role obviously comes with massive contingency value should the power station ever steal CMC away from us.

Troy Franklin & Pat Bryant — Falling

The Broncos traded for Jaylen Waddle, which understandably has crushed the fantasy value of both Troy Franklin and Pat Bryant.

Franklin specifically was used in a role last season that seems to be a perfect fit for Waddle.

Over the first 11 weeks of last season, Franklin averaged 14.1 air yards per target, but he saw 21.0% of his targets behind the line of scrimmage, and 50.6% of his targets traveled fewer than 10 yards downfield in the air.

Among the 94 receivers who ran at least 250 routes last season, Franklin had the fifth-highest screen rate per route.

Those routes and opportunities should go Waddle's way this season, and with Courtland Sutton eating up a large chunk of the remaining target pie, there will not be enough room for the tertiary pass catches to return fantasy value.

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The Seahawks are still celebrating, but it is time to look toward Super Bowl 61 betting odds.

Below you can find current odds to win and best bets, including favorites and sleepers.

Last Updated: April 6

Prediction: Who will win Super Bowl 61?

The Los Angeles Rams (+750) are the current favorite to win Super Bowl LXI based on betting markets, followed by:

• Seattle Seahawks (+950)
• Baltimore Ravens (+1000)
• Buffalo Bills (+1000)
• Kansas City Chiefs (+1400)
• Green Bay Packers (+1500)

Super Bowl 61 Odds

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Super Bowl 61 Predictions: Expert Picks & Analysis

Best Favorite Bet to win Super Bowl 61: Los Angeles Rams (+750)

With Matthew Stafford returning and some much-needed help added to the secondary, the Rams are in position to make another push for a Lombardi Trophy. They do need an answer at right tackle with Rob Havenstein retiring, but they have the resources to fill any roster holes and get better at key positions.

Best Sleeper Bet to win Super Bowl 61: Minnesota Vikings (+4500)

The Vikings were arguably just a quarterback away in 2025. Their defense was third in yards per play allowed (4.7) and fourth in points per drive allowed (1.69) while getting pressure at the highest rate in the league (44.5%). Kyler Murray has his issues, but the Vikings just need him to be better than the 2025 version of J.J. McCarthy, which is not a high bar to clear.

Super Bowl 61 Betting Trends & Historical Data

• The NFC has won 4 of the last 6 Super Bowl Championships
• The Chiefs and Patriots are the only AFC Super Bowl winners since the Broncos defeated the Panthers in Super Bowl 50
• The Chiefs have participated in 5 of the last 7 Super Bowls
• The 2025 Seahawks had the second-longest preseason odds (+6000) of any future Super Bowl winner in history, behind just the 1999 Rams (+15000) and tied with the 2001 Patriots (+6000)

Past Super Bowl Winner Preseason Odds

• 2025: Seattle Seahawks +6000
• 2024: Philadelphia Eagles +1600
• 2023: Kansas City Chiefs +600
• 2022: Kansas City Chiefs +800
• 2021: Los Angeles Rams +1400
• 2020: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +1000
• 2019: Kansas City Chiefs +600
• 2018: New England Patriots +600
• 2017: Philadelphia Eagles +4000

When should you bet on the Super Bowl 61 Winner?

If you're betting on Super Bowl LXI favorites, you should place bets closer to the start of the season.

That way, you'll keep funds in your account for an extra couple of months or possibly use a bonus bet that does not tie up cash for months.

If making a bet early, identify teams that could have volatility in their odds with a single trade or signing, take a chance on those teams, and gain closing line value.

When placing a future bet like the Super Bowl 61 winner, an important concept to understand is the time value of money.

It is the idea that money is worth more now than the same sum will be worth in the future due to inflation and its earning potential in the interim.

Wagering now comes at an opportunity cost as the Super Bowl 61 bet will not be graded until February 2026, tying up funds wagered for a long time.

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The Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions, but is the best 2026 team one of their division rivals?

Learn where each NFL team stacks up in our updated power rankings and among the best NFL teams for the 2026 season.

Last Updated: March 20

2026 NFL Power Rankings: Best NFL Teams

NFL Team Rankings:

1. Los Angeles Rams

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +750

The Rams' only significant weakness last year was the secondary, and they attacked that this offseason by trading for Trent McDuffie and signing Jaylen Watson. They still probably need a new right tackle, but this team is set up for a real Super Bowl push.

2. Seattle Seahawks

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +900

It is not surprising that the defending Super Bowl Champions lost a lot of talent in free agency, but losing Kenneth Walker, Coby Bryant, Boye Mafe, and Riq Woolen is a tough blow. Seattle still has a lot of talent, but they are rightfully behind the Rams coming out of free agency in both the odds and these rankings.

3. Buffalo Bills

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +900

Buffalo almost certainly paid too much for D.J. Moore, and he is not a surefire No. 1 receiver. Still, some of his recent struggles can be attributed to a clearly dysfunctional connection with Caleb Williams, and Moore’s previous work with Joe Brady should make the transition a lot easier. Moore is not the perfect fix, but he addresses a major need for Buffalo.

4. Baltimore Ravens

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +900

Losing Tyler Linderbaum hurts, but getting in Trey Hendrickson (even in the controversial way it happened re: Maxx Crosby) is a big boost for Baltimore’s defense. Ultimately, we know this team is good when Lamar Jackson is healthy, and there are holes in every team the rest of the way. That puts the Ravens in the top five, though with some reservations.

5. Green Bay Packers

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1500

The Packers are still good, but they did suffer some losses in free agency. Some of the changes on the offensive line were already forced last season due to injury, but the front office seems to be betting big on former first-round pick Jordan Morgan at left tackle. They also play in the best division in football, and they don’t have much draft capital to add to the roster. Those are all concerns, but this remains a good football team when healthy.

6. Los Angeles Chargers

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1700

While it would still be nice to see the Chargers add some help at guard, the return of their two star tackles from injury, along with the hire of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator, creates a lot of optimism for this offense. Now that optimism has to turn into consistent production.

7. New England Patriots

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1800

The Patriots made more big free agent additions this year, including former Packers WR Romeo Doubs, but they still look thin at receiver. That was a major issue when the schedule got more difficult in the playoffs last season. Will they fix that through a trade for A.J. Brown? Will they look to the draft? Could Kyle Williams take a step forward? We will see.

8. Denver Broncos

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1900

Jaylen Waddle cost a lot in terms of draft capital, but he is a perfect addition for how the Broncos want to run their offense. Likely to take over the Troy Franklin role in the offense, Waddle can create after the catch on screens and shorter passes, and he also can be a factor down the field on shot plays. Losing John Franklin-Myers hurts, but the Broncos are arguably better coming out of March.

9. Kansas City Chiefs

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1500

I did not dislike anything the Chiefs did this offseason, though the secondary is certainly a question mark. The rankings slip is more of a recognition that I had them ranked too highly in the post-Super Bowl rankings. Assuming Patrick Mahomes is healthy, we would expect them to be at worst a good team, but what is the ceiling? Can Kenneth Walker unlock the big plays this offense so desperately needs?

10. Philadelphia Eagles

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1600

As of now, A.J. Brown is still on the team. Will that still be the case once the draft starts? Does the change at coordinator get the offense back on track? Will they be able to recover from the losses on defense? The Eagles still look like one of the elite teams in the NFC, but there are a lot of valid questions.

11. Houston Texans

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1800

David Montgomery was a good addition for Houston, and they also added to the offensive line in front of him. The defense still looks like one of the elite units in the NFL, especially after adding Reed Blankenship at safety. The Texans have been a consistently quality team under DeMeco Ryans. They need C.J. Stroud to take the next step to be better than that, but very good is the floor.

12. Detroit Lions

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1700

The Lions are a team I struggled to rank. They obviously still have big talent at the skill positions, but the offensive line is probably worse and was already fading last season. The defense was solid last season, but can it be better than that, especially if Brian Branch misses a lot of time at the start of the season? They also play in the toughest division in football, which makes things even more difficult. The Lions are good. I am just not sure how good.

13. San Francisco 49ers

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +1700

I trust the coaching and infrastructure in San Francisco, but the offense is getting old quickly. When will George Kittle return from injury? Mike Evans is a good addition, but will he still be healthy by the time Kittle is back? Should we be worried about some of the falloff we saw from Christian McCaffrey last year as a runner? Can Ricky Pearsall stay on the field and become the No. 1 option of the future? There are a lot of questions on offense, and the answer to all of them can't be Kyle Shanahan.

14. Jacksonville Jaguars

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +2500

Jacksonville's only free agent addition so far is Chris Rodriguez Jr, who joins a backfield that no longer contains Travis Etienne. On defense, they lost Devin Lloyd, Greg Newsome, and Andrew Wingard. Lloyd specifically was excellent last season and could be a big loss for the defense. The Jaguars were already good last season, so treading water is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is fair to wonder how much better they can be in 2026.

15. Minnesota Vikings

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +5500

I am out on a limb with the Vikings, but their defense is once again set up to be one of the best in the league. They just need better quarterback play. Kyler Murray has his issues, but the J.J. McCarthy bar is very low. Minnesota also brought back Carson Wentz, who had the offense performing better despite a tough schedule of defenses.

16. Chicago Bears

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +2500

The Bears have a ton of moving pieces on defense, had to replace their starting center, and traded away D.J. Moore. They did a good job addressing those concerns – Moore might be addition by subtraction given his clear disconnect with Caleb Williams – but there were still big changes for a team that likely overachieved last season.

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +4000

Tampa suffered some key losses in free agency. Mike Evans now plays for the 49ers, and Jamel Dean now works for the Steelers. They have done a good job preparing for life without Evans, but the on-off splits for Dean last season raise some big concerns. The Bucs are still the most talented team in the NFC South. They just need to show it this year.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +5000

Assuming Aaron Rodgers returns, the Steelers did a good job this offseason. Michael Pittman is a great fit for how Rodgers likes to play, and Jamel Dean could end up being one of the better values of free agency, though he tends to miss time every season. It is fair to question the ceiling of this team, but they appear to be a solid unit.

19. Indianapolis Colts

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +6500

Indianapolis’ Super Bowl odds do not make a ton of sense to me. They should not be near the top of the favorites list, by any means, but this team was 8-2 with Daniel Jones at quarterback last season before he suffered a broken leg. They then lost three in a row before he suffered a torn Achilles. His health is a question, and they did lose some in free agency, but they are probably a bit undervalued right now.

20. Cincinnati Bengals

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +3000

Bryan Cook and Boye Mafe are good additions, but this team also lost a lot from a defense that was dead last in yards per play allowed last season. Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins give the Bengals a chance in every game, but how good can the defense be?

21. Dallas Cowboys

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +3000

As has been the case for the last few seasons, Dallas had a relatively quiet start to free agency. They did trade for Rashan Gary and kept George Pickens around with the franchise tag, though they still need to work out a long-term deal. Despite those additions, the Cowboys still have questions on defense and could have to deal with improved Giants and Commanders squads this season.

22. New York Giants

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +7000

After being higher than most on the Giants last offseason – that worked out great – it seems I am right about in line with the general consensus this year. Getting back Jermaine Eluemunor is big, and Isaiah Likely could develop into a real weapon in a full-time role. I still have questions about the running game and the receivers behind Malik Nabers. The NFC is also a gauntlet. Still, this looks like at worst a league-average roster with a proven head coach.

23. Washington Commanders

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +6500

Last year’s veteran approach did not work out, forcing the Commanders back to the drawing board this March. They still need to add some receiving talent, but Washington made some big additions on defense, including Odafe Oweh. They might be too low in these rankings.

24. Carolina Panthers

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +9000

The Panthers got flak for how much they paid Jaelan Phillips, but ultimately, they got the best edge rusher on the open market and the best off-ball linebacker (Devin Lloyd). They also got a bargain on Rasheed Walker, who should fill in at left tackle as Ikem Ekwonu recovers from his knee injury. Bryce Young remains a big question for this team, but the roster got better.

25. Atlanta Falcons

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +10000

Whatever your opinion about Tua Tagovailoa, getting him on a minimum deal was a great piece of business. He should also be a good fit with Kevin Stefanski, who can recreate a lot of the quick passing and yards after catch offense that Tagovailoa produced in while with the Dolphins. Can Tagovailoa bounce back from last season? Can he stay healthy? Does he even win the job? These are all fair questions.

26. New Orleans Saints

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +7500

I want to have the Saints higher, but there are a ton of teams in this area of the rankings that all seem around the same level to me. One of them had to be last, and New Orleans did not have as strong a March as the other teams, despite what I think is a great signing in David Edwards. I would love to see the front office add another receiver for Tyler Shough.

27. Las Vegas Raiders

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +16000

The Raiders would have moved up more if they played in a less difficult division. Tyler Linderbaum is a great addition for their expected rookie quarterback, even if he cost them a lot of money. Jalen Nailor is an interesting receiver addition, and as it stands, Maxx Crosby is still on the roster. Those are big positives, but they face an uphill climb in the AFC West.

28. Tennessee Titans

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +10000

The Titans probably overpaid for their biggest signings, but Wan’Dale Robinson upgrades their receiver room, and John Franklin-Myers is an outstanding player. They still have work to do at receiver and on the offense overall, but they got better in March. The issue is that a lot of the teams around them in these rankings got better, too.

29. New York Jets

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +16000

Did Geno Smith upgrade the Jets’ quarterback room? Probably, even if he plays the way he did last season. Did the Jets get more talent on defense? Yes. Are they good? The jury remains out, but at least they are trying to win, which might not be true of some of the teams down at this end of the rankings.

30. Cleveland Browns

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +16000

Cleveland probably overpaid for Zion Johnson, but Elgton Jenkins could be a good signing for their rebuilt offensive line. Quincy Williams also looks like a good addition on the defensive side of the ball. The issue remains the quarterback position. Are they really going to give Deshaun Watson another shot at the starting job?

31. Miami Dolphins

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +16000

Adding Malik Willis was a smart, relatively low-cost move, but the talent drain around him was massive. That includes trading away No. 1 receiver Jaylen Waddle, a move that leaves the receiver room bare. The Dolphins will certainly add to that group before Week 1, but will De’Von Achane still be on the team when the season starts?

32. Arizona Cardinals

Super Bowl 61 Odds: +30000

There is not much to write about here since the gulf between the Cardinals’ Super Bowl odds and every other team’s is massive. Arizona has some bright spots on the roster, but they play in one of the league's best divisions and have no real answer at quarterback. This certainly looks like a redshirt year for new coach Mike LaFleur.

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• Patriots Add Romeo Doubs to Receiver Room
• Seahawks Lose Another, Riq Woolen Signs With Eagles
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• Seahawks Bring Back Rashid Shaheed
• Steelers Replace Kenneth Gainwell With Rico Dowdle
• Raiders Go on a Spending Spree
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• Odafe Oweh Signs Massive Deal With Commanders
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• End of an Era: Mike Evans Leaves Bucs for 49ers
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• Raiders Sign C Tyler Linderbaum to Record-Breaking Contract
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Broncos Trade for Jaylen Waddle

Free agency had seemingly died down, but the NFL world was shaken awake by a big receiver trade, even if it was not the A.J. Brown move many are expecting.

The Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins in exchange for a package of picks that includes No. 30 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

I wrote about the fantasy implication of this move here, but a lot of those takeaways are important from a “real” football perspective, as well.

The Broncos searched last season for a receiver who could both be a weapon on shorter routes and be a factor down the field on shot plays.

They tried Troy Franklin in that role, even giving him more targets than Courtland Sutton over the first 11 weeks of the season, but he was not particularly efficient with that work.

Franklin averaged a robust 14.1 air yards per target over those 11 weeks, but he saw 21.0% of his targets behind the line of scrimmage, and 50.6% of his targets traveled fewer than 10 yards downfield in the air.

Among 94 qualified receivers last season, Franklin had the fifth-highest screen rate per route.

Waddle should be a much better fit for that role, giving him opportunities to both make plays after the catch on shorter routes and down the field.

They paid a high price, but Waddle should be an excellent fit for what the Broncos want to do with Bo Nix.

Vikings Bring In Kyler Murray

It might have taken a day longer than expected, but Kyler Murray landed with the Vikings on a one-year deal.

For Murray, it is a chance to work with Kevin O'Connell to rehab his value before hitting the open market again next year.

For Minnesota, it is a low-cost shot on a former No. 1 overall pick who gives them another option should J.J. McCarthy continue to struggle.

This is a deal that makes sense for both sides, but that does not mean that Murray is guaranteed success.

Warren Sharp wrote about some of Murray's struggles last month when the quarterback was on the trade market.

Click here to read his analysis

Colts Re-Sign Daniel Jones to Two-Year, $88 Million Deal

The Colts originally kept Daniel Jones with the transition tag last week, but the two sides were always expected to reach an extension.

That happened on Wednesday, with Jones signing a two-year, $88 million contract.

Jones was a revelation for the Colts last season, leading the team to an 8-2 record before the Week 11 bye.

He suffered a broken fibula late in that run that he tried to play through, and his season ended with a torn Achilles in Week 14.

Assuming he is back to health before Week 1, the Colts will hope he can bring the same kind of success on offense.

Through the first 10 weeks, the Colts were first in the league in points per drive (3.2), first in yards per play (6.4), and first in EPA per play (0.17).

Oops: Ravens Pull Out of Maxx Crosby Deal, Sign Trey Hendrickson

We had a shocking reversal on Tuesday night when the Ravens pulled out of the Maxx Crosby trade that would have sent two first-round picks, including No. 14 overall this year, to Las Vegas.

Our Warren Sharp speculated the Ravens would be in on Trey Hendrickson after pulling out of the Crosby deal, and that is exactly what happened on Wednesday.

Baltimore signed Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract.

Hendrickson is three years older than Crosby and played just seven games last season, but the Ravens did not have to give up two first-round picks to get him.

He was also excellent in 2023 and 2024, recording 17.5 sacks in both seasons.

In fact, he is eighth in pressure rate (16.8%) among all pass rushers with at least 500 pass rush snaps over the last three seasons.

Crosby ranks 50th (13.0%) on that same list.

There are age concerns here, and it is fair to question the way Baltimore handled business.

Still, Hendrickson should be a good addition.

As for the Raiders, they agreed to several deals early in free agency under the belief they had already traded Crosby and his cap hit.

They are now up against a deadline with the new league year set to open at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

Patriots Add Romeo Doubs to Receiver Room

Despite their great playoff run, New England's lack of talent at receiver was exposed in last year's playoffs.

Especially after moving on from Stefon Diggs, the Patriots had to add some help on the outside for Drake Maye.

Their first major move came on the second day of free agency, when they signed former Packer Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal.

Doubs is not a like-for-like replacement for Diggs, who ran half of his routes from the slot last season and averaged 8.5 air yards per target.

Doubs profiles more like the receivers left behind — Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins — strongly suggesting New England is not done adding to this room.

In addition to Doubs, the Patriots gave a sizable contract to former Jets OG Alijah Vera-Tucker as they look to upgrade the offensive line.

Vera-Tucker should do that when he is healthy, but he has played a total of 43 games since being selected No. 14 overall in the 2021 draft.

He missed all of last season with a torn triceps.

Seahawks Lose Another, Riq Woolen Signs With Eagles

Riq Woolen had to wait a little longer than expected on the open market, but the always opportunistic Eagles were waiting in the wings, giving Woolen a one-year, $15 million deal.

Woolen surprised everyone with a spectacular rookie season despite lasting until the fifth round in 2022.

There have been some downs since then, but Woolen has mostly been an excellent corner, limiting opposing receivers to 5.6 yards per target in his coverage.

He was 20th in yards allowed per coverage snap in 2025, and PFF charted him with the 10th-most forced incompletions among qualified corners.

Big mistakes in key spots have haunted Woolen thus far in his career, but this is a big addition for the Eagles and should be a big upgrade for their CB2 spot.

With Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean already in the mix, the Eagles will have arguably the best corner group in the league heading into the 2026 season.

Browns Continue Offensive Line Rebuild With Elgton Jenkins

After trading for Tytus Howard ahead of free agency and signing OG Zion Johnson on Monday, the Browns continued their offensive line rebuild with Elgton Jenkins on Tuesday.

A versatile blocker, Jenkins played center over the first nine games of last year for the Packers, but he had been primarily a guard before last season.

The Browns have free agent questions at both spots, so it remains to be seen where Jenkins will ultimately play in Cleveland.

Wherever he ends up, Jenkins should be a quality addition to an offensive line that is suddenly taking shape.

Seahawks Bring Back Rashid Shaheed

The Seahawks suffered some big losses on Monday, but they brought back one of their own, re-signing Rashid Shaheed to a three-year, $51 million contract.

Acquired from the Saints during the season, Shaheed was not a consistent producer on offense with the Seahawks, catching 15 passes in nine regular season games and then 3 in three postseason contests.

He did produce some big plays and made his presence felt on special teams, though.

Losing OC Klint Kubiak, who Shaheed broke out under with the Saints, is a blow, but Shaheed should be a bigger part of the offense moving forward following a full offseason with the team.

Steelers Replace Kenneth Gainwell With Rico Dowdle

Kenneth Gainwell left to sign with the Bucs on Monday, and the Steelers quickly replaced him with Rico Dowdle, though it is probably not a like-for-like swap.

Dowdle is not a zero in the passing game — he has 99 targets combined over the last two seasons — but he has run a route on around 40% of his team's dropbacks even when working as the lead back.

Gainwell was the clear option in the passing game last season, running a route on 55.6% of Pittsburgh's dropbacks and leading the team with 73 receptions.

The Steelers have added some underneath receiver help by trading for Michael Pittman, but Dowdle is unlikely to take Gainwell's entire receiving role.

That could mean a change for Jaylen Warren, who was more of a receiving option at times when working with Najee Harris before setting a career high with 211 carries last year.

Notably, Dowdle has a connection with new Steelers coach Mike McCarthy from their days with the Cowboys, which could also give him an edge on early downs.

Raiders Go on a Spending Spree

A massive, record-breaking deal for Tyler Linderbaum got things started on Monday, and the Raiders did not let up from there.

Las Vegas re-signed CB Eric Stokes and EDGE Malcolm Koonce while adding WR Jalen Nailor, EDGE Kwity Paye, LB Quay Walker, and LB Nakobe Dean.

The Raiders had a big need on the edge of the defense after trading Maxx Crosby.

Neither Koonce nor Paye will replace Crosby's production, but they at least give Las Vegas more options as they try to cobble together a pass rush.

Paye has had some decent sack seasons, logging 8.5 in 2023 and 8 in 2024, but he has not consistently gotten pressure on the quarterback thus far in his career.

Koonce, on the other hand, has a career 13.1% pressure rate (would have been 45th among qualifiers last year) and is now a season removed from a serious knee injury.

He is the upside name to watch.

Las Vegas will have a completely revamped linebacker corps after signing Walker and Dean.

Dean was not at his usual level last season as he worked back from a torn patellar tendon, but he will be further removed from that injury come Week 1.

Walker was 77th among all qualified linebackers in run stuff rate last season and 60th in yards per target allowed in coverage.

Falcons Get Tua Tagovailoa for Minimum Deal

Released by the Dolphins on Monday morning, Tua Tagovailoa did not have to wait long on the open market.

He was immediately linked with the Falcons shortly after Miami announced his release, and he signed there Monday afternoon on a one-year, minimum contract — he is still owed over $50 million by the Dolphins this season.

Atlanta is a good landing spot for Tagovailoa.

Michael Penix is recovering from yet another knee injury and might not be ready for Week 1.

Even if Penix can return by the season opener, Tagovailoa will get at the very least most of the offseason to make his case as the starter.

He also gets to work with Kevin Stefanski, who should be able to mostly replicate the quick passing and yards after catch scheme that saw Tagovailoa have success in Miami.

For Atlanta, they get a shot at a former first-round pick for a minimum deal, and while Tagovailoa and Penix have different styles as quarterbacks, having two left-handed options does make the transition easier if they have to switch between the two.

All of it makes sense, but it is still tough to get too excited about this for the Falcons based on what we saw from Tagovailoa last season and his weaknesses when everything is not set up perfectly for him.

Warren Sharp looked more at Tagovailoa's 2025 numbers and limitations following his release on Monday.

Click here to read Warren's analysis.

Odafe Oweh Signs Massive Deal With Commanders

The Commanders were already not great at getting after the quarterback last season, and they faced several potential departures in free agency.

It was not surprising, then, to see them go big on an edge rusher in free agency, signing Odafe Oweh to a four-year, $100 million contract.

Oweh was a solid pass rusher for the Chargers last season, logging a 15.9% pressure rate and 7.5 sacks in 12 games after being acquired from the Ravens.

Oweh had a 12.4% pressure rate over his 67 games with the Ravens before the trade, turning 11.6% of those pressures into sacks.

Both of those numbers would have ranked outside the top 50 among qualifying defenders last season.

Oweh has the talent to live up to this contract, but the Commanders will hope they get the Chargers version.

Bears Beef Up Defense With Devin Bush & Coby Bryant

With several free agents and holes on defense, the Bears moved quickly in free agency, adding both LB Devin Bush and S Coby Bryant to the fold.

Bush signed a three-year, $30 million deal.

The Bears will hope he can help fill the void left by Tremaine Edmunds, who was released last week.

Chicago also re-signed LB D'Marco Jackson to help replace Edmunds.

The Bears also had serious questions at safety with both Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker scheduled to hit free agency.

Bryant played mostly in the free safety role with the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks over the last two seasons, which would seemingly make him a better replacement for Byard, but the Bears still have more work to do at safety.

Browns Get Much-Needed Offensive Line Help

The Browns have to rebuild literally their entire offensive line this offseason.

After trading for Tytus Howard ahead of free agency, Cleveland got to work by signing OG Zion Johnson to a three-year, $49.5 million contract on Monday.

Johnson is coming off his best season in terms of pressure rate allowed, but his 4.1% rate was still just 29th among all qualified guards.

PFF graded him as the 42nd-best run-blocking guard last season among qualifiers.

Johnson is a young former first-round pick who fills a much-needed hole on Cleveland's roster, but he will likely need to be better on his second contract to really make a difference in Cleveland.

Titans Spend Big Early in Free Agency

The Titans came out swinging early in free agency, signing deals with WR Wan'Dale Robinson, TE Daniel Bellinger, DL John Franklin-Myers, CB Alontae Taylor, and CB Cor'Dale Flott.

Robinson was discussed below, so let's focus on the defensive additions here.

Franklin-Myers spent three seasons with new Titans coach Robert Saleh in New York, and he is coming off back-to-back outstanding seasons with the Broncos.

While he did set a new career high with 7.5 sacks last season, Franklin-Myers saw his pressure rate slip to 11%, well below his career average.

The Titans will hope for a bounce-back.

Taylor and Flott join a defense that was dead last in yards per attempt allowed last season.

Tennessee was 31st in yards per target allowed to wide receivers, and they were 31st in yards per target allowed to boundary receivers.

Neither Taylor nor Flott was elite last season, but they finished 41st and 42nd in yards per target allowed among qualified cornerbacks.

That is significantly better than what the Titans got out of their primary options in 2025.

End of an Era: Mike Evans Leaves Bucs for 49ers

There were always rumblings about Mike Evans leaving the Bucs, who drafted him way back in 2014, but it will still be odd to see him playing for a new team in 2025.

That team will be the 49ers, who signed him to a three-year, $60 million contract in free agency.

Evans failed to reach 1,000 yards for the first time in his career last season, amassing 368 and 3 touchdowns over 8 games in another injury-shortened year.

He still commanded targets when he was on the field, getting a look on 27.3% of his routes, but he averaged a career-low 5.9 yards per target.

That number ranked 101st among all receivers with at least 200 routes last year, and his yards per route run was 41st despite that high target rate per route.

With Evans turning 33 before the start of the season, it is fair to wonder if he has hit the wall, but earning targets at a high rate is a strong sign despite his inability to convert those looks last season.

With Brandon Aiyuk expected to be released and Jauan Jennings a free agent, Evans should immediately take over as the No. 1 weapon on the outside for the 49ers.

He can produce big numbers in that role if he is healthy and still at his best, but the 49ers are taking something of a gamble that both of those things will be true throughout the season.

As for the Bucs, they are still in a good spot at receiver with Chris Godwin, 2025 first-round pick Emeka Egbuka, 2024 third-round pick Jalen McMillan, and 2025 seventh-round pick Tez Johnson.

That said, Egbuka has to show better than he did down the stretch last season to become the clear No. 1 option the Bucs will need with Evans gone.

Check out Rich Hribar's thoughts on Mike Evans' fantasy value with the 49ers

Saints sign Travis Etienne, Add Offensive Line Help

Alvin Kamara‘s future appeared to already be up in the air, and that was before the Saints added Travis Etienne to a four-year, $52 million contract.

Etienne had a bounce-back season with the Jaguars last year, gaining 1,399 yards from scrimmage and scoring 13 touchdowns.

His underlying numbers still left something to be desired, though.

Among 43 running backs with at least 150 touches, he was:

• 24th in yards per touch (4.7)
• 27th in yards per carry (4.3)
• 24th in explosive run rate (10%)
• 33rd in negative run rate (21.2%)
• 24th in yards created after contact (3.04)

Those numbers are not far off his averages from the two seasons before, as he has struggled to recapture his 2022 form.

The Jacksonville offensive line did not create a ton of room, ranking 24th in yards before contact created per running back run, but the Saints were four spots lower at 28th last year.

New Orleans also addressed the line early in free agency, at least, signing OG David Edwards to a four-year, $61 million contract.

Edwards can help open running lanes, and another step forward from Tyler Shough can create more favorable running situations for Etienne.

Still, it is fair to wonder if the Saints overpaid.

Titans Reunite Wan'Dale Robinson With Brian Daboll

One of the worst-kept secrets of free agency was that Wan'Dale Robinson would reunite with new Titans OC Brian Daboll in Tennessee.

That's exactly what happened on Monday with Robinson signing a four-year, $70 million deal.

The Titans were desperate for receiver help, and Robinson is coming off the best season of his career, taking more of a No. 1 role following the injury to Malik Nabers.

He also showed more ability to work as a full-field receiver, setting career highs in air yards per target (8.5), snaps out wide (43.1%), intermediate targets (16.4%), and deep targets (15%).

Those numbers still ranked 75th, 83rd, 81st, and 60th among qualified receivers.

Robinson has proven to be a target earner in his career, getting a look on 23.6% of his career routes, but he also does not profile as the clear No. 1 option in a passing game.

Hopefully, he will be a secondary option to another addition for the Titans as they look to build around Cam Ward.

Steelers Land CB Jamel Dean

The Steelers struggled to stop opposing passing games last season, finishing 23rd in yards per attempt allowed.

They specifically struggled to stop receivers, allowing 8.2 yards per target (22nd) to all wide receivers and 9.2 yards per target to slot receivers (31st).

New signing Jamel Dean will not be a major factor against the slot — he has played 214 career snaps there, according to PFF — but he should be an overall upgrade to a secondary that lost James Pierre in free agency.

Dean ranked 16th among all qualifying corners in yards per coverage snap allowed last season, and he has allowed just 6.7 yards per target throughout his seven-year career.

Warren Sharp dug deeper into the Bucs' splits with and without Dean:

New Steelers CB Jamel Dean had MASSIVE on/off splits for the Bucs pass defense the last few years.

Dean ON the field:

#11 EPA/attempt (-0.01)
#14 success rate (46%)
#12 Y/A (7.0)
#10 quarterback rating (89)

Dean OFF the field:

#32 EPA/attempt (+0.18)
#31 success rate (50%)
#31 Y/A (7.9)
#32 quarterback rating (112)

Dean always misses a few games — he has not played more than 15 in a season — but he should be a quality option when on the field for the Steelers.

Raiders Sign C Tyler Linderbaum to Record-Breaking Contract

With several needy teams and few high-end options on the market, Tyler Linderbaum was expected to become the highest-paid center in NFL history.

That is exactly what he did, signing a three-year, $81 million contract with the Raiders.

It was not just a small jump in the center market, either, as noted by our Warren Sharp.

Highest paid centers (APY):

$27.0M – Tyler Linderbaum (LV)

<HUGE gap>

$18.0M – Creed Humphrey (KC)
$16.0M – Cam Jurgens (PHI)
$13.0M – Connor McGovern (BUF)
$12.0M – Luke Wattenberg (DEN)
$12.0M – Erik McCoy (NO)

Last year, the Raiders averaged 0.5 yards before contact per rush.

Not only was that #32 in the NFL last year, but it was the worst for any team in the NFL since 2013!

416 team-seasons since 2013.

#416 out of #416.

In addition, they ranked:

#32 in yards per carry at 3.6
#32 in stuff rate at 25%
#32 in rate of runs to gain 1 yard or less at 37%
#32 in EPA per rush at -0.20
#32 in rushing success rate at 31%

That simply wouldn't fly with new HC Klint Kubiak, who was OC in Seattle and operated an offense with the NFL's #1 highest run rate.

You can't possibly run as much as Kubiak would want with that offensive line.

And you definitely can't run that much with a rookie quarterback or he'll constantly be in third and long.

Linderbaum should be a big addition for Ashton Jeanty and likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker Lands With Chiefs

After years of middling to worse production from the running game and with Patrick Mahomes recovering from a serious knee injury, the Chiefs were always expected to make a splash at running back this offseason.

Originally, there was a thought that it would be with the No. 9 overall pick and Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love.

Instead, they went to the top of the free agent market, signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker to a three-year, $43 million contract.

Our own Warren Sharp had some interesting notes on Walker's fit with the Chiefs.

The Chiefs were the only team in the NFL to not have a single RB average over 4.0 yards per carry last season.

Kenneth Walker goes from the NFL's #1 most RUN HEAVY team in 2025 (Seattle)…to the #1 most PASS HEAVY team of the last 5 years (Chiefs)

Last year, 84% of the runs for the Seahawks were against 7+ box defenders.

#4 HIGHEST rate in the NFL.

Chiefs RBs faced just 66% of runs against 7+ box defenders.

#4 LOWEST rate in the NFL.

51% of Seahawks runs were against stacked 8+ man boxes.

That number was 32% for the Chiefs.

Once again, the #4 highest rate for the Seahawks to the #4 lowest rate for the Chiefs.

Despite those brutal box counts, Walker ranked #2 in missed tackles forced per carry last year.

It's the THRID STRAIGHT YEAR he's been top-two in missed tackles forced.

Walker has been something of a boom-or-bust runner throughout his career, but those booms should be a welcome addition to a Chiefs offense desperate for more big plays.

They also could happen more often given the lighter boxes he should see in Kansas City.

Check out Rich Hribar's thoughts on Kenneth Walker's fantasy value in Kansas City

Dolphins Sign Malik Willis to Replace Tua Tagovailoa

The Dolphins appear to be in full rebuild mode, but that did not stop them from taking a shot on the most interesting quarterback of this free agent class.

Miami signed Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal on the first day of the negotiating window.

Willis still does not have a ton of NFL experience despite being part of the 2022 NFL Draft class, but his limited action with Green Bay was extremely positive.

As our Warren Sharp notes, it is also promising that new Dolphins coach and former Packers DC Jeff Hafley signed off on the deal.

Jeff Halfley was the Packers defensive coordinator the last two years.

In practice, Malik Willis went up against his defense countless times.

No coach would probably have better appreciation for what Willis could bring to the table than Halfley.

And they rushed in to sign Willis just hours after agreeing to eat over $99M in dead cap from the Tua Tagovailoa.

Willis is very different from Tagovailoa.

The last two years, Tagovailoa had the #4 fastest time to throw at 2.4 seconds per attempt.

In Green Bay during that time, Willis averaged 2.72 seconds (NFL average).

Tua averaged 6.2 air yards per attempt, which was #6 shortest out of 65 QBs.

Willis averaged 8.8 air yards per attempt, which was #8 deepest out of 65 QBs.

Willis will likely hold the ball longer than Tagovailoa did in Mike McDaniel‘s offense, but with that comes his ability to create with his legs when things break down.

With Willis now in the fold, Miami has to focus on improving the pass protection in front of him, which was a constant concern during the Tagovailoa era.

Check out Rich Hribar's thoughts on Malik Willis' fantasy value in Miami

Panthers Get Pass Rush Help, Sign Jaelan Phillips

Carolina came into the offseason desperate for pass rushing help, and they got it on the first day of the negotiating window.

The Panthers agreed to terms with former Dolphins and Eagles EDGE Jaelan Phillips on a four-year, $120 million contract.

The Eagles reportedly made a strong push to re-sign Phillips, but it was not enough to keep him in-house.

Among all players with at least 200 pass rush snaps last season, Phillips ranked fifth with an 18.8% pressure rate.

That was the best rate of his career, but his 14.6% career pressure rate would have ranked in the top 25 among that same group last season.

Phillips should improve a big area of weakness for the Panthers.

Rams Land Another Former Chiefs Corner, Sign Jaylen Watson

The Rams entered free agency with serious questions at corner.

They shored up the unit by trading for and extending Trent McDuffie, and they dipped back into the former Chiefs corner market for even more help.

On Monday, the Rams agreed to terms with Jaylen Watson on a three-year, $51 million contract.

The secondary was the clear weakness of Los Angeles' defense last season, and they have already taken massive steps to correct that issue early in free agency.

With Matthew Stafford nearing the end of his career, the Rams are clearly throwing everything they can at one more Super Bowl run.

Colts Bring Back Alec Pierce, Trade Michael Pittman

The Colts had two strong candidates for the franchise tag ahead of the deadline last week.

They decided to use the transition tag to keep Daniel Jones in the fold, potentially allowing Alec Pierce to hit the open market.

That will not happen.

Just after the negotiating window opened, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Colts and Pierce agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract.

The deal reportedly includes $60 million fully guaranteed.

Pierce was already one of the better deep threats heading into last season, and he had easily his best season last year.

He set career highs in targets (84), receptions (47), and receiving yards (1,003) in 2025.

His per-snap numbers also were the best of his career.

Pierce averaged 2.11 yards per route and was targeted on 17.7% of his routes.

After re-signing Pierce, the Colts traded Michael Pittman to the Steelers in what appears to be a cost-cutting move.

Pittman topped 110 targets for five straight seasons for the Colts, but his usage in the last two seasons has been down.

Moving Pittman could open more full-field usage for Pierce moving forward.

Previous Free Agency Updates

Travis Kelce Returning to Chiefs

Travis Kelce‘s NFL future has been in doubt since the end of the 2025 season.

On top of retirement rumors, there were reports that Kelce was willing to talk to other teams once the free agency negotiation window opened.

Neither of those realities will come to be, however.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Kelce will return to the Chiefs for another season.

Kelce's decline over the last two years is impossible to ignore.

He has averaged just 1.47 yards per route run and 6.9 yards per target the last two seasons.

Over the 10 seasons before that, he averaged 2.15 yards per route run and 8.9 yards per target.

His lows over that decade were still well above what we have seen in the last two seasons.

Even with Kelce back for another season, the Chiefs have to begin looking at the future at tight end and finding more help for Patrick Mahomes as he works back from a serious knee injury.

Dolphins Release Tua Tagovailoa

Some unsurprising news broke right on the doorstep of free agency when the Dolphins announced they will be releasing Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the new league year.

The move will reportedly be designated as a post-June 1 cut, which moves some of the dead cap hit from the 2026 books to 2027.

Still, Tagovailoa will take up $99.2 million of Miami's salary cap over the next two seasons including $67.4 million in 2026.

Miami also traded away S Minkah Fitzpatrick on Monday morning as they set up for what could be a long rebuild.

As for Tagovailoa, he enters into an oddly robust quarterback market, but he should get a chance to at least compete for a starting job next season.

That would be the case in Atlanta, who are reportedly “making a strong push” to sign Tagovailoa, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

Click here for Warren Sharp's deep dive into Tua Tagovailoa's recent struggles

Maxx Crosby Traded to Ravens

It had become crystal clear that EDGE Maxx Crosby‘s time was up with the Raiders.

The only real question left was where he would land.

That question was answered on the Friday night before free agency.

The Raiders sent Crosby to the Ravens in exchange for two first-round picks.

Baltimore struggled to create pressure last season, ranking 28th in the league in pressure rate and 31st in sacks per attempt.

They also have free agency concerns on the edge with both Dre'Mont Jones and Kyle Van Noy scheduled to hit the open market.

Crosby will bring more than a better pass rush with him to Baltimore.

He ranked third among all qualified defensive linemen in stuff rate last season, stopping the ball carrier at or behind the line of scrimmage on 6.5% of his run defense snaps.

Two firsts is a high price to pay for a player who is set to turn 29 in August, but Crosby fits the bill as a difference maker on defense.

Geno Smith Released by Raiders, Chargers Make Offensive Line Addition

The Raiders are a lock to select Fernando Mendoza at No. 1 overall, so there was no surprise when reports emerged that the team plans to release Geno Smith.

Smith just joined the Raiders last offseason via trade and signed a two-year, $75 million extension.

They still owe Smith $18.5 million guaranteed as part of that extension, but this move will save them $8 million against the cap.

The Smith trade turned out to be an abject disaster, but I have no room to criticize the Raiders' front office.

In last year's version of this very article, I praised the move, citing Smith's play and accuracy during his career renaissance in Seattle.

We did not see that version of Smith in Las Vegas.

He threw just 19 touchdowns to 17 interceptions, struggling mightily against consistent pressure.

Despite that awful season, Smith will likely land on his feet with a quarterback-needy team looking for a short-term answer or competition at the position.

Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Chargers made a much-needed addition to their offensive line ahead of free agency, signing C Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million contract.

Biadasz was cut by the Commanders last month as they looked to shed salary, but he remained a quality option in the middle last season.

Biadasz will take over the center spot from Bradley Bozeman, who retired earlier this offseason.

While the Chargers now have Biadasz in the fold and will get back both starting tackles from injury, they still have work to do at guard.

LG Zion Johnson is headed to free agency, and RG Mekhi Becton was just released.

D.J. Moore Traded to Buffalo Bills

The week before free agency is often dominated by trades, and that's exactly what we got on Thursday with the Bills acquiring D.J. Moore from the Bears.

Buffalo sent a second-round pick in the deal, getting back a fifth-round pick in return along with Moore.

Moore is coming off the least productive season of his career, catching 50 passes for 682 yards and 6 scores over 17 games.

He was less involved in the offense, setting career lows in yards per route run (1.23) and target rate per route (15.3%).

Those decreases could be early signs of decline, but Moore was in a new offense with quality target competition and suffered from some erratic quarterback play.

Moore's 16.5% off-target rate was well above the league average for all receivers with at least 250 routes.

While the Bills do have Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid, two players who consistently earn targets when on the field, neither has been utilized as an every-snap player to this point in their careers.

Moore can be that for Josh Allen, potentially giving him his best outside weapon since the departure of Stefon Diggs.

The real concern is the price.

Moore is soon to be 29 and coming off the worst season of his career, which makes the inclusion of a second-round pick questionable at best.

As for Chicago, this trade allows them to build the offense around the young core of Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, and Luther Burden III.

Burden was easily first on the team in yards per route run last season, and Loveland was second.

Getting both players more opportunities should only be a good thing for Chicago's offense and the development of Caleb Williams.

Chiefs Trade Trent McDuffie, Patriots Release Stefon Diggs

We are still a week away from free agency officially starting, but big moves are happening every day.

The biggest on Wednesday was a trade that sent former Chiefs All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie to the Rams in exchange for a package of draft picks that includes No. 29 overall this year.

McDuffie is headed into the final year of his rookie contract, but he is expected to sign a long-term extension with the Rams in the near future.

There was no surprise that the Rams made a splash in the corner market.

They are squarely in win-now mode, already needed help at corner last season, and have several players headed for free agency.

McDuffie should give them a solid No. 1 option to build around.

Elsewhere around the league, the Patriots released Stefon Diggs — or at least they plan to once the new league year begins.

Diggs quietly put together a solid season for the Patriots, grabbing 85 catches (9th among receivers) for 1,013 yards (15th) and 4 touchdowns (40th).

The underlying numbers were also good.

Among all receivers with at least 250 routes, Diggs ranked fifth in yards per route run (2.42) and 17th in target rate per route (24.4%).

He was not a full-time receiver, though, running a route on just 68.3% of New England's dropbacks despite playing all 17 games.

Moreover, the end of his season and postseason were marred by off-field stories.

Diggs showed last year that he can still earn targets when on the field, but those other questions will make his free agent market interesting.

Receiver was already a pressing need for the Patriots with Diggs on the roster, so it should be a primary focus over the next week.

New England has been linked with A.J. Brown, who played the first three years of his career under now Patriots coach Mike Vrabel when the pair were in Tennessee.

This Diggs move could set the table for that blockbuster trade.

Cardinals Release Kyler Murray

Unsurprisingly, the Cardinals have decided to move on from Kyler Murray, who they will release on the first day of the new league year (March 11).

Even if they make Murray a post-June 1 cut, Arizona will eat a lot of dead money on this year's cap to get Murray off the books, but the relationship had clearly come to an end.

Murray's next step will be interesting.

There are several quarterback-needy teams, as always, but his performance and injury histories raise a lot of red flags.

Warren Sharp wrote about one of Murray's biggest areas of weakness earlier this offseason. 

Colts Use Transition Tag on Daniel Jones, Jets Tag Breece Hall

The Colts had two potential franchise tag options in Daniel Jones and Alec Pierce.

They decided on the quarterback, although Jones received the less-often-used transition tag.

That tag allows Jones to negotiate with other teams, but the Colts retain the right to match any offer sheet Jones receives on the open market.

Functionally, this almost certainly means Jones will be with the Colts for at least this season, but a desperate team like the Vikings could put Indy in a tough spot with an offer sheet.

If Jones plays under the terms of the tag, he will receive $37.8 million in 2026.

The only other tag on deadline day went to Breece Hall, which had long been expected.

Hall will earn $14.3 million if he plays under the terms of the franchise tag in 2026.

The two sides have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal.

Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans

David Montgomery shot down rumors that he had requested out of Detroit, but the Lions moved him anyway, trading him to the Texans.

Montgomery became the clear second option in Detroit last season, touching the ball a career-low 182 times despite appearing in 17 games.

In Houston, he should offer a much better “big back” option than what the Texans got out of Nick Chubb last season, although there have to be some concerns about his ability to produce behind what will likely be a worse offensive line.

Even in something of a down year, the Lions ranked a full 12 spots ahead of the Texans in ESPN's run block win rate last season.

Detroit running back runs ranked fourth in yards before contact created, while the Texans ranked 25th in that metric.

The quality of running back play affects those numbers, but it is fair to expect Montgomery to get fewer favorable running lanes in Houston.

He is also soon to be 29, which raises questions about long-term viability.

Even so, he now faces less competition for carries and should be an upgrade for at least the short term.

As for the other side of the trade, the Lions will almost certainly add some help, but they have set things up to lean on Jahmyr Gibbs as the clear No. 1 back.

That should make fantasy players very happy.

George Pickens and Kyle Pitts earn early franchise tags

The deadline to place the franchise tag on free agents is March 3, but both the Cowboys and Falcons got an early jump on the action.

The Falcons went first, playing their tag on TE Kyle Pitts.

The one-year tender will earn Pitts just over $15 million in 2026 unless the two sides come to a long-term agreement in the next couple of months.

Pitts is coming off arguably his best season in the league, hauling in 88 passes for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns.

His air yards per target have fallen dramatically over the last two seasons, but Pitts' efficiency numbers looked much better in 2025.

He ranked ninth in yards per route run and target rate per route among qualifying tight ends.

Things could change under the new coaching staff, but it is promising that Kevin Stefanski, who has a history of utilizing tight ends in the passing game, was clearly on board with keeping Pitts around.

The Cowboys also kept an important member of the passing game in-house, putting the franchise tag on WR George Pickens.

Pickens was exceptional in his first season with the Cowboys, setting career-highs with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and 9 touchdowns.

He provided a legit No. 1 receiver when CeeDee Lamb was out injured, and he remained a dangerous No. 2 option even when Lamb was back healthy.

While the tag will likely keep Pickens in Dallas, he will be free to negotiate with other NFL teams (the Cowboys can match any offer), and there are reports that Pickens will hold out in training camp if the two sides do not come to a long-term agreement by the July 15 deadline.

Despite all of that, this move makes it very likely Pickens will be in Dallas for the foreseeable future.

Notable Players Still Available

Notable players such as Daniel Jones, Kenneth Walker, and Trey Hendrickson remain available in 2026 NFL free agency.

Click here for a full list of available free agents

2026 NFL Free Agency FAQ

When does 2026 NFL free agency start?

The 2026 NFL free agency legal tampering period begins March 9, 2026. Players can officially sign contracts starting March 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET.

Who are the top 2026 NFL free agents?

The top 2026 NFL free agents include Kenneth Walker III (RB), Trey Hendrickson (EDGE), and Kyler Murray (QB).

When is the 2026 franchise tag deadline?

Teams must apply franchise tags by March 3, 2026. Top candidates include Breece Hall and Daniel Jones.

What is the salary cap for 2026 NFL free agency?

The 2026 NFL salary cap is approximately $301 million per team, up from $279.2 million in 2025.

Some years are slow when it comes to impactful fantasy free agency moves, but this year promises to be more exciting with several quality running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends available on the open market.

Every time a major free agent finds a new home in 2026, we will break down exactly what the move means for fantasy football: who benefits and who gets hurt.

We cover the player who signed, the teammates whose roles just changed, and what it means for the team he is leaving.

New analysis is added as signings are reported, with the most recent moves at the top.

When a signing is big enough to warrant a full individual breakdown, we'll link to a dedicated player article directly from that entry.

For full contract details and more of a “real football” look at the biggest moves, see our NFL Free Agency Signing Tracker.

Last Updated: March 17

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2026 NFL Free Agency Fantasy Analysis: Every Signing (Updated Daily)

• Jaylen Waddle Traded to Broncos
• Kyler Murray Signs With Vikings
• Rachaad White, Chris Rodriguez, Keaton Mitchell, & Emanuel Wilson Find New Teams
• Aaron Jones Staying With Vikings
• Chig Okonkwo Lands With Commanders
• Under the Radar Running Back Signings
• Under the Radar Wide Receiver Signings
• Romeo Doubs Joins Patriots Receiver Room
• Lions Sign Isiah Pacheco to Replace David Montgomery
• Wan'Dale Robinson Reunites With Brian Daboll in Tennessee
• Isaiah Likely Reunites With John Harbaugh in New York
• Michael Pittman Traded to Steelers
• J.K. Dobbins Back With Broncos
• Mike Evans Leaves Bucs for 49ers
• Travis Etienne Ends Up With the Saints
• Dolphins Replace Tua Tagovailoa With Malik Willis
• Kenneth Walker Lands With the Chiefs
• Colts Bring Back Alec Pierce With Four-Year, $116 Million Deal
• D.J. Moore Traded to Buffalo Bills
• Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans

Jaylen Waddle Traded to Broncos

While it was not the A.J. Brown trade some are waiting for, we got a big move in the receiver market on March 17.

The Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins in exchange for a package of picks that includes No. 30 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.

I looked at how Waddle's move affects his fantasy value as well as Courtland Sutton's outlook.

Click here for my analysis

Kyler Murray Signs With Vikings

It might have taken a day longer than expected, but Kyler Murray landed with the Vikings on a one-year deal.

For Murray, it is a chance to work with Kevin O'Connell to rehab his value before hitting the open market again next year.

For Minnesota, it is a low-cost shot on a former No. 1 overall pick who gives them another option should J.J. McCarthy continue to struggle.

But what does it mean for fantasy football?

Rich Hribar has that covered with a deep dive into Murray's fantasy value with the Vikings, as well as how this move affects Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Click here for Rich's analysis

Rachaad White, Chris Rodriguez, Keaton Mitchell, & Emanuel Wilson Find New Teams

Free agency has mostly calmed down, but there are still some interesting moves trickling in, including Rachaad White signing with the Commanders, Chris Rodriguez joining the Jaguars, Keaton Mitchell going to the Chargers, and Emanuel Wilson signing with the Seahawks.

As it stands right now, White appears to be in a good spot with the Commanders.

The only other back on the roster is Bill Croskey-Merritt, who fell in and out of favor as a rookie and was not a factor in the passing game.

We know what White can do as a receiver, and there should at least be a path for him to get more early-down work.

That said, the Commanders are certainly one of the teams to watch for Jeremiyah Love — the Saints and Chiefs, who pick right behind Washington, decided to spend big on running back in free agency, likely because they knew Love was not getting to them.

Even if Washington does not land Love, they could still look to add to this backfield.

Mitchell is joining an interesting backfield that currently includes Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, and JaretPatterson, with Najee Harris still a free agent.

Hampton worked as the lead back when healthy last season, seeing 67.4% of the running back carries in his active games.

Mitchell should slot in as the complementary and explosive option behind him, although he was not a major factor as a receiver in Baltimore, which is usually a place where a secondary back can make some noise.

Explosive plays are something Mitchell can bring.

He has recorded at least 10 yards on 18.2% of his career runs.

De'Von Achane led all backs with at least 100 carries in explosive run rate last year at 16.8%.

Rodriguez probably has a cleaner path to consistent carries depending on what Jacksonville does the rest of the offseason.

With Travis Etienne no longer on the roster, second-year backs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. are currently atop the depth chart.

Allen was primarily a receiving-down back as a rookie, so it is likely between Tuten and Rodriguez for early-down work.

Tuten's efficiency numbers left a lot to be desired last season, and we did not see the big-play ability he showed in college (only 6% of his carries went for more than 10 yards).

As Rich Hribar pointed out, though, Tuten's usage probably played a role in those overall efficiency numbers.

27.9% of Tuten's rookie touches were in the red zone, which makes it more difficult to produce those big plays.

Of course, his yards per carry average only increases to 4.1 if you take out those red-zone touches, and his explosive run rate only jumps to 6.8%.

Tuten should enter training camp as the favorite for the early-down work, assuming the Jaguars do not add anyone else to the backfield, but he will need to show better down-to-down consistency than he did as a rookie.

Wilson is in a great spot for at least early-season work in Seattle.

Zach Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL on January 17, which makes it very unlikely he is ready for Week 1.

That opens the door for Wilson on a depth chart that currently has just George Holani and Kenny McIntosh behind Charbonnet.

Wilson was not elite while filling in for Josh Jacobs over the last two years, but he has averaged 4.5 yards per carry with an 11.2% explosive run rate thus far in his career.

Those aren't bad numbers, and Seattle should remain committed to running the ball even with the change at offensive coordinator.

He needs to dodge any big additions the rest of the offseason, but Wilson is suddenly in a good spot from a fantasy perspective.

Aaron Jones Staying With Vikings

Aaron Jones was expected to be released by the Vikings, but he agreed to a revised contract to stay with the team for 2026.

Jones' return is a blow for Jordan Mason, who appeared to be set up for a featured role in Minnesota.

Jones and Mason were both healthy from Week 8 to Week 16 last season.

Over that span, Jones handled 58% of the running back carries while running 149 routes to 45 for Mason.

Mason scored 2 touchdowns to just 1 for Jones, but Jones was on the field for 20 of the 35 snaps in goal-to-go situations.

Those low touchdown totals hurt both from a fantasy perspective.

Jones was the RB38 in half-PPR scoring over that span, and Mason was 53rd among 56 qualified running backs.

Minnesota's offense should be better in 2026, assuming they add a quarterback as expected, but this could once again be a lackluster backfield split.

We could also see Jones lose some of that grip on the early-down work, given the Vikings were willing to move on from him this offseason.

Chig Okonkwo Lands With Commanders

It was not a headline-grabbing signing, but Chig Okonkwo ended up with the Commanders.

That is an interesting landing spot for a player who never produced at a high level but was always part of the offense during his rookie deal with the Titans.

Okonkwo has also been productive after the catch at points in his career.

He was 11th among qualified tight ends in yards after catch per reception last season, and 61.1% of his yards were after the catch (10th).

Touchdowns were a consistent fantasy issue for him in Tennessee — he scored 8 in four seasons — but Washington should offer a better offensive environment with a healthy Jayden Daniels.

Okonkwo is not someone to target in standard-sized redraft leagues or anything like that, but he is suddenly a very interesting late-round addition to Daniels stacks in best ball formats.

Under the Radar Running Back Signings

Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne were the big running back names, but there were other interesting signings early in free agency.

Kenneth Gainwell is set to play for the Bucs, Rico Dowdle will replace him with the Steelers, and Tyler Allgeier is going to Arizona.

Gainwell can return value in the Rachaad White role in Tampa, and Dowdle could get more early work in Pittsburgh, pushing Jaylen Warren back into a complementary role.

Allgeier stands out among this group, though.

The Cardinals did adjust James Conner‘s contract to keep him around, but Allgeier is set to earn more this season than Conner and Trey Benson, who is still on his third-round rookie deal.

Allgeier is not as good a running back as Bijan Robinson (Who is?), but he has consistently created yards in the NFL.

Among all running backs with at least 300 touches since 2022, he is 10th in yards after contact per rush.

On the negative side, Allgeier has not been a factor as a pass catcher, and the Cardinals appear poised to be one of the worst teams in the league.

Game script will likely be against him, while Conner and Benson are real competition.

Allgeier will likely top out as a bye week fill-in where you hope for a touchdown, but it is at least worth calling out that he is probably the best bet for the lead job in Arizona.

Under the Radar Wide Receiver Signings

It was not just the running backs that had some interesting lower-level signings.

Jalen Nailor signing with the Raiders and Jahan Dotson joining the Falcons stood out early in free agency.

Nailor is worth a mention both because of the depth chart in Las Vegas and the contract he was given (3 years, $35 million).

Nothing stands out about Nailor's per snap numbers, but it is tough to draw targets away from Justin Jefferson.

There were also big offensive issues in 2025.

He has averaged 9.4 yards per target throughout his career — would have been WR12 among qualified receivers last year — and has 15 end zone targets the last two years.

Brock Bowers should be the primary target for Fernando Mendoza, but Nailor is the early favorite for receiver targets in a group that includes Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, and Dont'e Thornton.

We should expect something of a run-heavy offense under Klint Kubiak with a rookie quarterback, but Nailor could easily be the No. 2 target, has been a big-play guy thus far in his career (15.4 yards per catch), and has been a factor in the scoring area even as a secondary option for the Vikings.

As for Dotson, he did not get a big contract, but he was prioritized early in free agency by the Falcons.

Atlanta released Darnell Mooney, opening up the No. 2 receiver spot.

They also brought home Olamide Zaccheaus, but Dotson got more money.

There is a real path to targets in 2026 for Dotson, something that did not exist for him in Philadelphia.

That said, he simply has to be more productive with those looks.

Dotson has a career 56.8% catch rate, and it was actually worse than that with the Eagles.

Romeo Doubs Joins Patriots Receiver Room

Despite their great playoff run, New England's lack of talent at receiver was exposed in last year's playoffs.

Especially after moving on from Stefon Diggs, the Patriots had to add some help on the outside for Drake Maye.

Their first major move came on the second day of free agency, when they signed former Packer Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal.

Doubs is not a like-for-like replacement for Diggs, who ran half of his routes from the slot last season and averaged 8.5 air yards per target.

Doubs profiles more like the receivers left behind — Kayshon Boutte and Mack Hollins — strongly suggesting New England is not done adding to this room.

As for Doubs, he will need to take on a large chunk of Boutte's and Hollins' work to be a viable fantasy starter.

That pair combined for 111 targets, 79 catches, 1,101 yards, and 8 touchdowns in 2025.

That would be a great fantasy line for Doubs, but he is unlikely to completely box out both of them, especially after Boutte showed well as a downfield threat last year.

Doubs has been a consistent threat as a touchdown scorer throughout his career.

He had 21 touchdowns in four seasons with the Packers despite running a route on just 68.5% of their dropbacks over that span.

His 32 end zone targets since he entered the league in 2022 rank 24th among all wide receivers.

Last year, Boutte was 32nd in end zone targets among receivers, and Hollins was 42nd.

There should be scoring opportunities here, especially if the Patriots are pushed more by a more difficult schedule.

Unfortunately, New England's receiver room looks like an unfinished product, which makes it difficult to be confident in Doubs' ultimate role.

Lions Sign Isiah Pacheco to Replace David Montgomery

Detroit was always likely to add a veteran running back after moving on from David Montgomery, and that running back will be Isiah Pacheco.

Pacheco is coming off two down seasons in a row and has seemingly struggled to recover from the ankle injury he suffered early in the 2024 season.

As Warren Sharp noted:

Pacheco among 49 RBs with 100+ attempts:

#46 in explosive run rate (3.4%)
#47 in longest rush (16 yds on 118 attempts)
#47 in success rate (29.7%)
#38 in YPC (3.9)

This is despite him facing the NFL's HIGHEST rate of light boxes & LOWEST rate of 7+ and 8+ box defenders last year.

Pacheco also ranked #44 of 48 RBs in rushing yards over expected.

Pacheco has struggled to create big plays throughout his career, averaging an explosive run on just 8.3% of his career attempts.

That would have ranked 36th among qualified running backs last year.

The Lions had already given the backfield to Jahmyr Gibbs by the end of last season, and the version of Pacheco we have seen over the last two seasons is less of a threat than Montgomery.

This is a good outcome for Gibbs' fantasy 1.01 case.

Wan'Dale Robinson Reunites With Brian Daboll in Tennessee

One of the worst-kept secrets of free agency was that Wan'Dale Robinson would reunite with new Titans OC Brian Daboll in Tennessee.

That's exactly what happened on Monday with Robinson signing a four-year, $70 million deal.

The Titans were desperate for receiver help, and Robinson is coming off the best season of his career, taking more of a No. 1 role following the injury to Malik Nabers.

He also showed more ability to work as a full-field receiver, setting career highs in air yards per target (8.5), snaps out wide (43.1%), intermediate targets (16.4%), and deep targets (15%).

Those numbers still ranked 75th, 83rd, 81st, and 60th among qualified receivers.

In part because of that, Robinson averaged 1.22 receiving fantasy points per target last season, which was 93rd among qualified receivers.

That number is 1.12 for his career, and he has never averaged better than 1.3 fantasy points per target in a season.

Promisingly, Robinson did lead the Giants with 10 end zone targets last year, but that was double the number he had coming into the season.

He also converted just 3 of those into touchdowns.

Robinson has been a target earner throughout his career, the Titans paid him a good contract, he is reuniting with a coach who knows him, and Tennessee's target tree is wide open.

Those are all positives, but can Robinson be more than a “better in PPR” fantasy player even as the clear No. 1 option for the Titans?

Do they even view him as that?

There is a risk Robinson gets pushed too far up ADP this draft season, much like Calvin Ridley did last year (have to take some blame for that), just based on the “someone is going to get targets” fallacy.

Even if Robinson does get those targets, how valuable will they be?

Isaiah Likely Reunites With John Harbaugh in New York

After years of being arguably underused in a John Harbaugh-coached team, Isaiah Likely finally escaped…to a John Harbaugh-coached team.

Likely signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Giants early in free agency, giving New York another weapon for Jaxson Dart.

The receiver situation in New York was not ideal last year, so we should not read too much into things, but Dart did have a good connection with Theo Johnson.

Johnson was targeted on 20.1% of his routes and had 20.1% of the team's targets with Dart at quarterback.

He was second on the team with 5 end-zone targets from Dart.

Of course, Johnson is still there, and neither player is a traditional inline tight end.

Johnson did play more there last season than Likely has in his career, but PFF still charted Johnson as playing in the slot or out wide on 44% of his snaps.

The Chiefs were 11th in 2+ tight end usage under Matt Nagy last year, but will they roll out both Johnson and Likely enough to keep both viable?

The majority of those snaps will probably go to Likely moving forward, which obviously crushes Johnson's short-term and Dynasty fantasy value.

As for Likely, while the situation is still not perfect, he was signed to be the clear No. 1 tight end for the first time in his career.

The Giants also lost Wan'Dale Robinson, which opens up more target opportunities even with Malik Nabers coming back.

Likely ran a route on at least 80% of Baltimore's dropbacks 10 times in four seasons.

He averaged 10.4 half-PPR points in those contests, which would have been the TE5 last year.

That was a different (better) offense with a different (better, all due respect to Dart) quarterback, but we have seen enough signs of fantasy upside from Likely to make this a situation to target as long as he does not creep too high in ADP.

Michael Pittman Traded to Steelers

After re-signing Alec Pierce to a massive deal, the Colts moved on from Michael Pittman, trading him to the Steelers.

Pittsburgh quickly signed Pittman to a three-year, $59 million extension, showing commitment to their new receiver.

On the surface, Pittman is a good complement for DK Metcalf.

Pittman has averaged 8.6 air yards per target throughout his career, with 67% of his targets coming within 10 yards of the line of scrimmage.

Metcalf saw his deep target share decrease while playing with Aaron Rodgers last season, but he still averaged 10.6 air yards per target and has a 12.5 career average.

Assuming Rodgers returns, Pittman should also fit well with his playing style.

Rodgers is 31st in air yards per attempt among qualified quarterbacks over the last two seasons (6.5) and second in the rate of throws that travel fewer than 10 yards downfield (74.8%).

58% of his passes have come within 2.5 seconds of the snap, the second-highest rate in the league over that span.

That was with two different teams and two different offensive coordinators.

If he returns, Rodgers will be working within a Mike McCarthy offense this year, which he obviously knows very well.

We could see more pace for the Steelers with the coaching change, though they already ranked eighth in neutral pace last season, but Rodgers has not traditionally been a fast-paced quarterback.

Overall, this looks like a good real-life situation for Pittman, but the fantasy upside is questionable.

Metcalf is still the No. 1 receiver, and Pittman is a volume-dependent fantasy asset — 1.29 fantasy points per target in his career.

Pittman is unlikely to cost much, but even if the season-long totals make him look like a value as the WR40 (or wherever he ends up), will he post enough big scores to be a meaningful fantasy starter?

I would lean toward no.

J.K. Dobbins Back With Broncos

We do not focus as much on players who re-sign since we have already seen them in action, but this one is interesting from a fantasy perspective.

J.K. Dobbins was the clear lead back in Denver over the first 10 weeks of last season, seeing 72.9% of the running back carries.

He was effective in that role, averaging 5 yards per carry with an explosive run on 13.7% of his attempts (aka, being a healthy J.K. Dobbins).

He was only the RB22 in half-PPR points per game at that point because of his relative lack of involvement in the passing game and a lowly 4 touchdown total.

Still, the Broncos were a solid rushing team with Dobbins at the helm.

Dobbins was injured in Week 10, though, and RJ Harvey took over as the lead back.

Harvey struggled to consistently produce in that role, averaging 3.4 yards per carry with a negative run on 20.8% of his attempts.

A second-round pick last year, the Broncos likely hoped they could use Dobbins for one year as a bridge and then hand the reins to Harvey.

They have now brought back Dobbins, and it is fair to wonder if they will look to make more additions to the backfield.

Unless his passing game usage improves this year, it is hard to get too excited about Dobbins as a fantasy play, though he is a fine enough pick at his current RB42 price ahead of free agency — that will certainly go up.

This signing is more about Harvey, whose fantasy value has taken a hit both in the short term and from a Dynasty perspective.

That said, Dobbins' extensive injury history suggests Harvey should get another crack at the lead job this year, assuming Denver does not make any other big additions.

Mike Evans Leaves Bucs for 49ers

Mike Evans is no longer a Buccaneer, opting to sign with the 49ers in free agency.

Rich Hribar examined Evans' fantasy value with the 49ers, how his signing affects Ricky Pearsall, and what is left behind in Tampa Bay.

Click here to read Rich's analysis.

Travis Etienne Ends Up With the Saints

With Alvin Kamara‘s future up in the air, the Saints made a big addition in free agency, signing Travis Etienne.

Rich Hribar examined Etienne's fantasy value with the Saints and what Jacksonville's backfield could look like with him gone.

Click here to read Rich's analysis.

Dolphins Replace Tua Tagovailoa With Malik Willis

Because of his ability as a runner and the per-snap upside he showed with the Packers, Malik Willis was one of the most exciting quarterbacks available in free agency, especially when it came to fantasy football.

Rich Hribar examined Willis' fantasy value with the Dolphins and how his signing affects De'Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle.

Click here to read Rich's analysis.

Kenneth Walker Lands With the Chiefs

Kenneth Walker was the first major fantasy football piece to move in free agency.

Rich Hribar dove into Walker's fit with the Chiefs and 2026 fantasy value.

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Colts Bring Back Alec Pierce With Four-Year, $116 Million Deal

The Colts had two strong candidates for the franchise tag ahead of the deadline last week.

They decided to use the transition tag to keep Daniel Jones in the fold, potentially allowing Alec Pierce to hit the open market.

That will not happen.

Just after the negotiating window opened, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the Colts and Pierce agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract.

Pierce was already one of the better deep threats heading into last season, and he had easily his best season last year.

He set career highs in targets (84), receptions (47), and receiving yards (1,003) in 2025.

His per-snap numbers also were the best of his career.

Pierce averaged 2.11 yards per route and was targeted on 17.7% of his routes.

From a fantasy perspective, Pierce was the WR23 in half-PPR points per game.

Because of his usage down the field, Pierce was the WR4 among qualified receivers (250 routes) in fantasy points per target.

That is a boom-or-bust fantasy profile, but there is room for Pierce to grow both from a total target perspective and his full-field usage.

Pierce had easily the highest intermediate target share of his career in 2025 (47.6% of his target).

Shortly after re-signing Pierce, the Colts traded Michael Pittman to the Steelers, opening up more of that underneath usage.