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Free agency: The latest buzz on active teams, player-team fits and more
We picked out everything from players who might break the bank to sleepers to watch.
ESPN staff Mar 04, 2026
Simulating the free agent market for Malik Willis
Our NFL Nation reporters played GM and made contract offers for free agent quarterback Malik Willis.
NFL Nation, Dan Graziano and Ben Solak Mar 04, 2026
Source: Giants releasing LB Okereke after 3 years
The Giants are releasing starting middle linebacker Bobby Okereke, a source told ESPN, a move that frees up $9 million in salary cap space.
Jordan Raanan Mar 03, 2026
How Kyler Murray's exit from Cards impacts Vikings, draft
Murray should become a sought-after QB in free agency, and the Vikings need help. But so do the Cards.
Josh Weinfuss Mar 03, 2026
No tag for Hendrickson as time in Cincinnati ends
The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline, making the 2024 All-Pro edge rusher available to sign with another team when free agency...
Ben Baby Mar 03, 2026
Sources: Cardinals to cut QB Murray next week
The Cardinals informed quarterback Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then, sources told ESPN's Adam Schef...
Josh Weinfuss Mar 03, 2026
NFL franchise and transition tag winners, losers: Solak sizes up deadline dominoes
Breece Hall, George Pickens and Kyle Pitts Sr. were franchise-tagged, and Daniel Jones got the transition tag. What does it all mean for free agency?
Ben Solak Mar 03, 2026
Ranking the NFL's top 100 free agents: Which players should land big contracts?
Could Kenneth Walker III, Trey Hendrickson, Jauan Jennings and Malik Willis get a lot of interest from teams?
Matt Bowen Mar 03, 2026
McVay: 'Great dialogue' with Stafford over deal
Sean McVay said the Rams have had "great dialogue" with Matthew Stafford entering the final season of the QB's contract.
Sarah Barshop Mar 03, 2026
Sources: Bears center Dalman retiring at age 27
Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman has informed the Bears that he's retiring at age 27 after four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and one with Chicago, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Courtney Cronin Mar 03, 2026