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NFL Free Agency Tracker 2026: Top Fantasy & IDP Targets
Could There Be Sneaky RB Value?
Welcome to the 2026 NFL Free Agency Tracker. This is your hub for every signing across the league.
We’ll break down what each move means for player roles, team needs, and fantasy value so you can stay ahead of the market.
Top 2026 NFL Free Agents
Below are our top skill-position free agents, followed by our top IDP picks.
1. George Pickens, WR
- 2025 team: Dallas Cowboys
- 2026 team: Dallas Cowboys
- Contract details: Franchise tag
The Cowboys made things boring by using the franchise tag. Pickens set career-best marks in targets (137), catches (93), yards (1,429), and TDs (9) with Dallas. He turns 25 in March and is poised to set the market.
He and the Cowboys have until 4 p.m. on July 15 to work out a long-term deal. If they don't, he'll play on the one-year tender.
2. Breece Hall, RB
- 2025 team: New York Jets
- 2026 team: New York Jets
- Contract details: Franchise tag
Sorry if you were hoping to see Hall in another uniform. The Jets applied the franchise tag. That doesn't necessarily mean Hall will remain on the team come September. But it's difficult to imagine any team paying the price now after none offered the Jets enough at the 2025 trade deadline.
This is probably not good news for at least his short-term fantasy outlook. We'll see what else the Jets add on offense.
3. Kenneth Walker III, RB
- 2025 team: Seattle Seahawks
- 2026 team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Contract details: Three years, $43.05 million
The Chiefs are signing RB Kenneth Walker III, giving Kansas City its most significant backfield investment of the Patrick Mahomes era.
For years, the team relied on low-cost options such as Darrel Williams, Isiah Pacheco, and a late-career Kareem Hunt after Clyde Edwards-Helaire failed to live up to his first-round draft status.
Kansas City had reportedly explored adding a bigger name before, but this move finally delivers a true feature-caliber runner to a backfield that has lacked consistent production.
Walker steps into one of the NFL’s most favorable offensive environments. Despite the Chiefs’ scoring dominance, their RB production has consistently lagged, finishing as low as 30th in RB PPR points in 2025. Kansas City also led the league last year with 135 carries against light boxes, creating an ideal setup for an explosive runner.
Walker should see steadier workloads than he did in Seattle and carries clear RB1 upside in this offense, pushing him into early-round consideration in 2026 fantasy drafts.
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4. Travis Etienne Jr., RB
- 2025 team: Jacksonville Jaguars
- 2026 team: New Orleans Saints
- Contract details: Four years, $52 million
The Saints are expected to sign RB Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Etienne spent the first five seasons of his career with the Jaguars after being selected in the first round of the 2021 draft. Now 27, the Louisiana native heads closer to home and joins a New Orleans backfield that could soon undergo significant changes.
Etienne’s arrival immediately puts Alvin Kamara’s status in question, with speculation growing that the Saints could move on from the veteran. If that happens, Etienne would likely step into the lead role.
Still, the fantasy environment may not be ideal. Saints RBs finished last in the league in PPR points in 2025 and ranked just 17th in receptions, limiting Etienne’s ceiling unless the offense takes a step forward. He remains a mid-range RB2 candidate heading into 2026 drafts.
5. Kyle Pitts, TE
- 2025 team: Atlanta Falcons
- 2026 team: Atlanta Falcons
- Contract details: Franchise tag
Pitts got the tag and won't be leaving Atlanta. He'll play on a one-year deal unless he and the Falcons work out a long-term pact by 4 p.m. on July 15.
Pitts will still face a challenge in adjusting to a new coaching staff. HC Kevin Stefanski ran a TE-friendly system in Cleveland, though.
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6. Brandon Aiyuk, WR
- 2025 team: San Francisco 49ers
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Aiyuk's not technically eligible for free agency yet. And maybe the football gods smile on the 49ers by bestowing a trade path, so they can get something in return. But that seems unlikely after the very public falling out between star receiver and team. And it's been clear for a while that Aiyuk won't see the field again for San Francisco.
How will the rest of the league react to a guy coming off a torn ACL who willfully divorced from his franchise so soon after signing a long-term pact? We'll see. But the talent and age (28 on March 17) remain worth chasing in fantasy.
7. Mike Evans, WR
- 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2026 team: San Francisco 49ers
- Contract details: Three years, $60.4 million
Evans spent his entire 12-year career in Tampa Bay after being selected seventh overall in the 2014 NFL Draft, leaving as the franchise’s all-time leader in receptions (866), receiving yards (13,052), and TDs (108).
Now 32, Evans arrives in San Francisco after injuries limited him to six full games in 2025, ending his streak of 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons.
He projects to step into Jauan Jennings’ role opposite Ricky Pearsall and should immediately upgrade the 49ers’ red-zone passing game. Evans has long been one of the league’s premier contested-catch threats near the goal line, a skill set that could be especially valuable for QB Brock Purdy while TE George Kittle works back from the torn Achilles he suffered in the Wild Card round.
8. Travis Kelce, TE
- 2025 team: Kansas City Chiefs
- 2026 team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Contract details: One year, $12 million
Travis Kelce and the Chiefs are running it back for a 14th season, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, despite recent speculation that he might explore other teams.
Kelce instead chose to remain in Kansas City with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, keeping one of the NFL’s most productive QB-TE connections intact. The future Hall of Famer would have commanded a strong market in free agency, but opted to stay loyal to the Chiefs and continue chasing another Super Bowl.
Kelce’s 76 receptions in 2025 were his fewest since 2015, as Kansas City’s offense took a step back and Mahomes dealt with a late-season injury. Entering his age-37 season, Kelce will look to rebound in what should be a healthier and more focused Chiefs offense.
9. Alec Pierce, WR
- 2025 team: Indianapolis Colts
- 2026 team: Indianapolis Colts
- Contract details: Four years, $114 million
The Colts locked up WR Alec Pierce with a four-year, $114 million deal that includes $84 million guaranteed, making it the largest contract ever given to a free-agent WR. Pierce’s $28.5 million average annual salary ranks 11th among NFL wideouts, just behind Tee Higgins and ahead of Jaylen Waddle.
The move signals strong commitment from Indianapolis to a 25-year-old receiver who has steadily developed into one of the league’s premier vertical threats.
Pierce is coming off a career-best season with 84 targets, 47 catches, and 1,003 receiving yards while averaging an explosive 2.10 yards per route. He finished 27th among WRs in PPR points per game and has led all WRs with 50+ targets in yards per catch the past two seasons (22.3 and 21.3). Known for his deep-ball ability, Pierce also showed growth underneath, earning career-best PFF grades on short and intermediate routes.
With this investment, Indianapolis likely expands Pierce’s role moving forward, especially with Michael Pittman entering the final year of a deal that carries a $29 million cap hit and could make him a trade candidate.
10. Javonte Williams, RB
- 2025 team: Dallas Cowboys
- 2026 team: Dallas Cowboys
- Contract details: Three years, $24 million
The Cowboys re-signed Williams to a three-year, $24 million deal with $16 million guaranteed, solid mid-tier money at the position.
The commitment follows a 2025 season in which Williams ranked among the top 10 in carries, rushing yards, rushing TDs, and PPR points per game.
His efficiency rebounded to pre-injury levels, averaging a career-best 4.8 yards per rush and finishing top 10 in yards after contact per carry, elusive rating, and missed tackles forced per Pro Football Focus. The rushing profile looks legit.
The receiving profile does not. Williams posted career lows in PFF receiving grade, yards per catch, and yards after catch per reception, which helps explain why the contract stopped short of top-tier money. Dallas could still add a receiving complement, whether through internal growth or the draft.
11. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR
- 2025 team: New York Giants
- 2026 team: Tennessee Titans
- Contract details: Four years, $78 million
Robinson signed a four-year, $70 million deal with the Titans, reuniting with OC Brian Daboll. Daboll originally drafted Robinson with the Giants in 2022 and is expected to use him in a similar role in Tennessee, featuring heavy slot usage and quick-hitting targets. With limited proven depth at WR, Robinson enters the season as the early favorite to lead the Titans in targets.
Robinson has averaged 92.5 catches for 856.5 yards and 3.5 TDs over the past two seasons. Now paired with young QB Cam Ward, he could again become a high-volume first-read option in Daboll’s offense. That projected target share makes Robinson particularly intriguing in PPR formats, and his current mid-to-late round ADP could climb if he secures a clear No. 1 role in the Titans’ passing game.
12. Romeo Doubs, WR
- 2025 team: Green Bay Packers
- 2026 team: New England Patriots
- Contract details: Four years, $70 million
Romeo Doubs agreed to a four-year, $70 million deal with the New England Patriots, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. After releasing Stefon Diggs, the Patriots needed help at WR and moved quickly to add Doubs as a likely starting outside option opposite Kayshon Boutte.
The size of the contract signals a clear commitment to keeping Doubs heavily involved as the team continues building around young QB Drake Maye.
Doubs is coming off the best season of his career, finishing with +27.6 receiving EPA and leading Packers WRs with 832 snaps (77% of team snaps in games he played). Despite that heavy usage, he finished just WR38 in PPR points per game as Green Bay spread targets around. A similar dynamic could exist in New England, where the offense has also rotated targets heavily.
Doubs should see strong playing time, but his fantasy ceiling may remain limited unless the Patriots’ passing attack takes a major step forward.
New Patriots WR Romeo Doubs' yards per route by season ...
— Jared Smola (@SmolaDS) March 10, 2026
2022: 1.36 (54th out of 80 qualifying WRs)
2023: 1.32 (57th of 80)
2024: 1.67 (48th of 84)
2025: 1.73 (31st of 76)
13. Tyreek Hill, WR
- 2025 team: Miami Dolphins
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
We're sticking Hill here on name value. We'll have to see whether he belongs this high on remaining ability and potential impact.
Hill looked pretty good early in 2025, potentially rebounding from a down 2024. But he dislocated his left knee in Week 4 and tore multiple ligaments, including the ACL. We'll have to track his progress throughout the summer.
Will that recovery delay his signing? We'll see, but there has already been plenty of speculation about a reunion in Kansas City.
For now, consider Hill a major question mark to play early in the season. He's no more than a late-round flier in early best ball leagues.
14. Kyler Murray, QB
- 2025 team: Arizona Cardinals
- 2026 team: Minnesota Vikings
- Contract details: One year, $1.6 million
The Vikings are signing QB Kyler Murray to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports, setting up a competition with third-year QB J.J. McCarthy for the 2026 starting job.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the contract includes a no-tag clause, indicating Murray hopes to rebuild his value this season and hit free agency again in 2027. Because Murray is still owed $36.8 million by Arizona, his Vikings contract will be for the veteran minimum, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Minnesota appears prepared to let the two quarterbacks battle it out this summer. If Murray wins the job, he would immediately become an intriguing fantasy option thanks to his rushing ability and the presence of elite WR Justin Jefferson. Murray has finished among the top 12 QBs in fantasy points per game in six of his seven NFL seasons.
Still, the Vikings invested heavily in McCarthy as the 10th overall pick in 2024, so this competition should come down to performance rather than contract commitment.
15. Stefon Diggs, WR
- 2025 team: New England Patriots
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
The Patriots dumped Diggs ahead of free agency and just one year into a three-year pact he signed last offseason.
Diggs easily led New England in targets, catches, and yards. But he also saw career-low playing time (54.7% snap share for the season), coming off the ACL tear that ended his lone season with the Texans.
The veteran also closed the year with assault charges. We can't know how much his play vs. off-field trouble motivated the release. But the market's reaction to the 32-year-old's availability should offer some signals.
16. Jauan Jennings, WR
- 2025 team: San Francisco 49ers
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Jennings exceeded expectations over his last two seasons in San Francisco and will now have the opportunity to test the open market. He turns 29 this summer and could get attention as a No. 2-level WR. It's also worth remembering, however, that Jennings sought an extension with the 49ers last offseason and succeeded only in negotiating a slight pay bump for 2025. The WR didn't reach fantasy relevance until his age-27 campaign (2024).
17. David Njoku, TE
- 2025 team: Cleveland Browns
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
It was a disappointing 2025 season for Njoku. Injuries cost him six games, and the emergence of Harold Fannin Jr. limited his opportunities.
We were already banking on Njoku leaving Cleveland, and he confirmed it the day after the Super Bowl.
"The time for me to find a new home has come and all I can think of is just the gratefulness in my heart," the TE posted on Instagram.
The nine-year veteran turns 30 in July.
18. Dallas Goedert, TE
- 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
After never exceeding 5 TDs in a season, Goedert scored 11 times in 2025. The Eagles appear unlikely to keep the 31-year-old. They've generally made a habit under GM Howie Roseman of extending veteran starters well before they hit the market.
If he does stay in Philly, Goedert would work under first-time OC Sean Mannion, who replaces Kevin Patullo after one (challenging) season.
19. Daniel Jones, QB
- 2025 team: Indianapolis Colts
- 2026 team: Indianapolis Colts
- Contract details: Two years, $88 million
The Colts and QB Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million deal with $50 million fully guaranteed, according to multiple reports. The contract can reach $100 million through incentives, making it the largest two-year deal in NFL history. It’s a notable raise from the $37.8 million Jones was set to earn on the transition tag and represents a clear commitment from Indianapolis to keep him as their starter.
Jones was strong in 13 games last season, completing 68.0% of his passes at 8.1 yards per attempt with 19 TDs and eight INTs.
However, he’s returning from a torn Achilles, which could limit the rushing production that has been a key part of his fantasy value. Early reports suggest Jones should be ready for Week 1, but with WR Michael Pittman now gone and uncertainty around his mobility, he currently profiles as a low-end QB2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.
20. Jalen Coker, WR (exclusive rights free agent)
- 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
- 2026 team: Almost definitely the Panthers
- Contract details: ERFA tender
Coker missed the first six weeks with a hamstring injury. When healthy, he established himself as the No. 2 WR behind Tetairoa McMillan. Coker really flashed in the postseason with a 9-134-1 line vs. the Rams. His ERFA status means he'll only hit the open market if the Panthers decide they don't want him back.
The exclusive-rights free-agent tender means that the only way Coker hits the open market is if Carolina decides not to keep him. Don't be surprised if he inks a multi-year deal.
21. Isaiah Likely, TE
- 2025 team: Baltimore Ravens
- 2026 team: New York Giants
- Contract details: Three years, $40 million
The Giants are expected to sign TE Isaiah Likely to a three-year deal worth $40 million, with incentives that could push the total to $47.5 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
A fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2022, Likely spent four seasons with the Ravens but never fully broke out while sharing the position with Mark Andrews in a run-heavy offense.
Now 26, Likely lands in a much friendlier opportunity in New York. The Giants’ passing game has little established beyond WR Malik Nabers, and Nabers is coming off an ACL tear that could impact the start of the season. That setup gives Likely his clearest path yet to a featured receiving role and puts him firmly on the TE1 radar for 2026 fantasy drafts.
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22. Rashid Shaheed, WR
- 2025 team: New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks
- 2026 team: Seattle Seahawks
- Contract details: Three years, $51 million
The Seahawks agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with WR Rashid Shaheed, including $34.7 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Seattle originally acquired Shaheed from the Saints at last year’s trade deadline for fourth- and fifth-round picks, signaling clear long-term interest in the explosive playmaker.
Shaheed has been one of the league’s most dangerous big-play threats, averaging 47.8 yards per scrimmage TD for his career while also scoring five return TDs since entering the league in 2022.
Shaheed never saw heavy volume after arriving in Seattle, averaging just 1.7 catches per game across nine regular-season appearances. But this new contract suggests the Seahawksenvision a larger offensive role moving forward. His speed and big-play ability should complement Jaxon Smith-Njigba while adding needed explosiveness to the passing game.
Even with modest target volume, Shaheed’s downfield usage gives him intriguing upside, particularly in best-ball formats.
23. Kenneth Gainwell, RB
- 2025 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- 2026 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Contract details: Two years, $14 million
The Buccaneers agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal with RB Kenneth Gainwell, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Gainwell spent 2025 with the Steelers after signing a one-year, $1.79 million contract and previously played four seasons with the Eagles, who drafted him in the fifth round in 2021.
Gainwell brings a strong pass-catching résumé to Tampa Bay after averaging 5.0 targets per game last season in Pittsburgh. That skill set should fit well in a Baker Mayfield offense that has consistently involved its RBs in the passing game.
With Bucky Irving currently leading the backfield, Gainwell projects as a complementary piece who could carve out steady receiving work and occasional flex value depending on how the workload shakes out.
24. Tyler Allgeier, RB
- 2025 team: Atlanta Falcons
- 2026 team: Arizona Cardinals
- Contract details: Two years, $12.25 million
Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.25 million deal with the Cardinals, joining James Conner and Trey Benson in a crowded Arizona backfield.
After spending the past three seasons behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, Allgeier now lands in a situation where he’ll compete for touches rather than step into a clear lead role. Conner even took a pay cut to remain with the team, suggesting Arizona plans to keep multiple backs involved.
Allgeier could still push for meaningful work, potentially even leading the backfield in carries if the roles break right. But the presence of both Conner and Benson likely caps his ceiling. With Arizona’s offense still searching for consistency, Allgeier projects more as part of a committee than a true feature back, limiting his standalone fantasy appeal heading into 2026 drafts.
Shane recently highlighted Allgeier as a BUY in dynasty
25. Malik Willis, QB
- 2025 team: Green Bay Packers
- 2026 team: Miami Dolphins
- Contract details: Three years, $67.5 million
The Dolphins are signing QB Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal with $45 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The contract carries a $22.5 million average annual salary, ranking 21st among NFL QBs. It’s a reasonable investment for a still-unproven player who has flashed upside but carries a wide range of outcomes.
Willis has made just six NFL starts since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2022. His early appearances with Tennessee were rough, but he showed encouraging efficiency during limited action with Green Bay.
The biggest appeal remains his rushing ability. Willis averaged 44.8 rushing yards across his six starts, which would translate to roughly 760 yards over a full season. That mobility gives him intriguing QB2 fantasy upside, although he’ll need to sustain strong passing efficiency in a Miami offense with a thin receiving corps and a questionable offensive line.
26. Deebo Samuel, WR
- 2025 team: Washington Commanders
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Limited by Jayden Daniels' 10 missed games and his own heel injury, Samuel recorded a just-OK 72-727-5 line in 2025. Samuel's age (30) and injury history suggest he may face a thin market in free agency.
27. Rachaad White, RB
- 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2026 team: Washington Commanders
- Contract details: One year,
The Commanders are signing RB Rachaad White to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. The short-term contract suggests Washington is adding depth rather than making a long-term commitment. White spent the past four seasons in Tampa Bay, averaging 664 rushing yards, 363 receiving yards, and 6.3 total TDs per season.
White has been a strong receiving back, ranking among the league leaders at the position with 205 catches and 1,450 receiving yards over the past four years. However, his rushing efficiency has been modest, and his role declined recently with the emergence of Bucky Irving. For now, White projects as part of a committee with Jacory Croskey-Merritt, though Washington could still add competition in the draft.
28. Darnell Mooney, WR
- 2025 team: Atlanta Falcons
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
The Falcons are dumping Mooney ahead of the final year on his three-year, $39 million deal. That's fair. Mooney nearly halved his receiving production in 2025, dropping from 4.0 receptions per game to just 2.1. His yardage suffered even more: 62.0 per game to 29.5.
Expect Mooney to land more harshly this time than he did in his first shot at free agency. But he's still headed into just his age-29 season. There's at least some late-round upside for best-ball formats.
29. Keenan Allen, WR
- 2025 team: Los Angeles Chargers
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Allen is a candidate to retire ahead of his age-34 season. He played all 17 games in 2025 but mustered only 9.6 yards per catch and 4 TDs. He hit 50 yards only once over his final 10 games (postseason included).
30. Rico Dowdle, RB
- 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
- 2026 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Contract details: Two years, $12.25 million
The Steelers are expected to sign RB Rico Dowdle after watching Kenneth Gainwell agree to a deal with Tampa Bay. According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Dowdle has reached an agreement with Pittsburgh, though contract details have not yet been reported. The move reunites Dowdle with HC Mike McCarthy, who coached him during his time with the Cowboys.
Dowdle is coming off his most productive season, totaling 1,079 rushing yards and adding 39 catches in Dallas. But his career résumé has been inconsistent, and previous teams have not treated him as a clear lead back. He joins a Steelers backfield that already includes Jaylen Warren and 2025 third-rounder Kaleb Johnson, suggesting Pittsburgh is more likely to add depth than install Dowdle as a featured runner.
31. J.K. Dobbins, RB
- 2025 team: Denver Broncos
- 2026 team: Denver Broncos
- Contract details: Two years, $20 million
The Broncos have agreed to re-sign RB J.K. Dobbins, according to beat writer Zac Stevens. Dobbins rushed for 772 yards and four TDs on 5.0 yards per carry across 10 games for Denver last season before a Week 10 foot injury ended his year. The injury required surgery, but the early re-signing suggests the team is confident he’ll be ready for the 2026 season.
Before getting hurt, Dobbins clearly led the backfield on early downs, out-carrying and out-producing R.J. Harvey while ranking among the league’s most efficient runners. Harvey handled most of the passing-game work and should continue to do so, creating a split backfield dynamic. Dobbins is a good bet to retain a significant rushing role if healthy, though the shared workload likely caps both backs as RB3-level fantasy options entering 2026 drafts.
32. Christian Kirk, WR
- 2025 team: Houston Texans
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Houston acquired Kirk in a March trade with the Jaguars. Kirk underwhelmed with 28-239-1 in 13 games, and the Texans drafted two WRs (Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel) on Day 2 last April. Kirk seems headed elsewhere and won't get anywhere near the $18 million he earned in 2025.
33. Isiah Pacheco, RB
- 2025 team: Kansas City Chiefs
- 2026 team: Detroit Lions
- Contract details: One year, $1.81 million
The Lions are signing former Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, according to NFL Network reports. Pacheco entered the league as a seventh-round pick in 2022 and quickly emerged as Kansas City’s lead runner, topping the team in carries, rushing yards, and rushing TDs as a rookie.
He expanded his role in 2023 and carried a workhorse workload into the start of 2024 before a Week 2 leg fracture derailed that season. Pacheco never fully regained his prior form in 2025 but now lands with one of the league’s most productive offenses.
Pacheco projects as the clear No. 2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs rather than a true replacement for David Montgomery. Detroit had already been scaling back Montgomery’s role late last season, and the offense is now clearly built around Gibbs.
That limits Pacheco’s standalone value, but he becomes one of the league’s most valuable handcuffs. If Gibbs were to miss time, Pacheco could step into significant volume in an offense that has ranked among the NFL’s top units in both scoring and yardage.
34. Brian Robinson Jr., RB
- 2025 team: San Francisco 49ers
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
The 49ers traded for Robinson in August, but he saw only 100 touches behind a healthy Christian McCaffrey. Robinson turns 27 in March. Re-signing with San Francisco could be a sneaky-good landing spot. McCaffrey proved impressively durable in 2025. But his past six seasons include three years of playing every game and three years of missing 10+ contests.
35. Marquise Brown, WR
- 2025 team: Kansas City Chiefs
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Ten of Brown's 49 catches this past season came in Week 1. At 29 (in June), Brown projects as more of a depth signing than a starter.
36. Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE
- 2025 team: Tennessee Titans
- 2026 team: Washington Commanders
- Contract details: Three years, $30 million
Former Titans TE Chigoziem Okonkwo agreed to a three-year deal with the Commanders worth up to $30 million. With Zach Ertz entering free agency, Washington was left with John Bates and Ben Sinnott as its only tight ends. Okonkwo is expected to step in as the starter in 2026, while Bates and Sinnott handle supporting roles in multi-TE sets. The move gives QB Jayden Daniels another weapon in a passing game that currently leans heavily on WR Terry McLaurin.
Okonkwo’s athletic profile makes him an intriguing addition. He ran a 4.52 forty at 238 pounds and has flashed big-play ability when given opportunities. After finishing as TE28 in PPR points per game last season while splitting work in Tennessee, Okonkwo now lands in a situation where he could see a larger target share. That opportunity gives him sleeper potential if Washington’s offense takes a step forward.
37. Cade Otton, TE
- 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2026 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Contract details: Three years, $30 million
The Buccaneers re-signed Cade Otton shortly after free agency opened Monday, keeping a steady contributor in Tampa Bay’s offense. Contract details have not yet been reported. Otton entered the market as one of the better available tight ends, valued more for his well-rounded skill set and reliability than for high-end receiving production.
Otton has been a consistent part of the offense since arriving in 2022, topping 59 catches in each of the past two seasons after posting 391 and 455 receiving yards in his first two years. Still, his fantasy ceiling has been limited. He owns a modest 9.7 career yards-per-catch average and just 11 total TDs. Otton will remain a low-ceiling option behind a strong WR group that includes Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, and Jalen McMillan. He projects as a fringe TE2 for 2026 fantasy drafts.
38. Tua Tagovailoa, QB
- 2025 team: Miami Dolphins
- 2026 team: Atlanta Falcons
- Contract details: One year, $1.3 million
The Falcons are expected to sign QB Tua Tagovailoa to a league-minimum deal, according to NFL Network. The agreement cannot become official until Miami releases Tagovailoa later this week. Atlanta presents an intriguing opportunity for the veteran QB, with former first-rounder Michael Penix Jr. recovering from a knee injury suffered last November. While Penix hopes to be ready for Week 1, Tagovailoa could have a chance to open the season as the starter if the recovery lingers.
Tagovailoa’s financial situation also helps explain the modest contract. Miami still owes significant dead money from his previous deal, meaning he doesn’t need a large new salary and may prefer a situation that offers playing opportunity.
Even if he starts, Tagovailoa likely wouldn’t be a major fantasy difference maker, but the supporting cast of Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts would give him solid weekly upside if he sees time under center.
39. Kirk Cousins, QB
- 2025 team: Atlanta Falcons
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
The Falcons confirmed that they'll be releasing Cousins. The vet presents nothing exciting at this point and might land merely a backup gig for 2026. But there's also room for him to compete for a job as a bridge starter -- especially given the weakness of this year's rookie QB class.
40. John Metchie, WR
- 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets
- 2026 team: Carolina Panthers
- Contract details: One year, $1.9 million
Metchie's 2025 production ticked up after an October trade to the Jets. He finished with career highs in catches (33), yards (274), and TDs (2) in 12 games. He projects as a No. 4 WR in 2026. We'll see if the hiring of OC Frank Reich has any impact on Metchie returning.
41. Calvin Austin III, WR
- 2025 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- 2026 team: New York Giants
- Contract details: One year, $4.5 million
Austin never became more than a splash player for Pittsburgh. Just note: He tallied six TDs on passes of 20+ air yards over the past two seasons.
A new coaching staff will take over in 2026, and Austin said he’s “excited” about hitting free agency and exploring his options.
42. Sean Tucker, RB
- 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- 2026 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Contract details: One year, $3.52 million
There's a lot of fantasy love for Tucker out there, but he hasn't performed nearly as well as his fantasy highlights would lead you to believe.
Among 55 RBs with 80+ carries last year, Tucker ranked:
- 43rd in yards per carry
- 51st in yards after contact per attempt
- 51st in missed tackles forced per attempt
And if that's not enough for you, consider the Bucs' decision. They could have tendered him as a restricted free agent at just $3.5 million on a one-year deal. Instead, the team just said "bye."
Be careful about overrating Tucker in your 2026 drafts. Perhaps his next landing spot will afford you a "sell" window in dynasty.
UPDATE: The Buccaneers tendered Tucker at the right-of-first-refusal level. He's due to make $3.52 million in Tampa unless he signs with another team and Tampa lets him walk.
43. Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB
- 2025 team: Washington Commanders
- 2026 team: Jacksonville Jaguars
- Contract details: Two years, $10 million
The Jaguars agreed to a two-year deal with RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. worth $10 million, including $6.2 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network. The move reunites Rodriguez with HC Liam Coen, who coached him at Kentucky during Rodriguez’s most productive college season in 2021. Jacksonville’s willingness to commit meaningful money to a back with just 198 career NFL carries suggests the team expects him to play a real role in the offense.
Rodriguez joins a backfield that moved on from Travis Etienne and now includes second-year backs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen. His skill set points to early-down and short-yardage work, while Tuten and Allen could compete for passing-down duties. The contract suggests Rodriguez could lead the team in carries, but the likely committee approach caps his fantasy upside outside of deeper formats.
44. Jerome Ford, RB
- 2025 team: Cleveland Browns
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Ford's value peaked in 2023 with 248 touches and 1,132 total yards. He managed only 60 touches (in 13 games) this past season, but he should find a No. 3 role in free agency. The Browns appear set in the backfield with Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.
Top 2026 Free Agent Quarterbacks
- Kyler Murray (Minnesota Vikings)
- Daniel Jones (re-signed with Colts)
- Malik Willis (Miami Dolphins)
- Tua Tagovailoa (Atlanta Falcons)
- Kirk Cousins
- Marcus Mariota (re-signed with Commanders)
- Russell Wilson
- Carson Wentz
- Joe Flacco
- Tyrod Taylor
- Gardner Minshew (Arizona Cardinals)
- Mitchell Trubisky (Tennessee Titans)
- Kenny PIckett (Carolina Panthers)
At QB, it's Murray, Jones, and then everyone else. The decision by Oregon QB Dante Moore to stay in school probably helps.
TIP
The Dante Moore decision delivered a blow to the 2026 Dynasty Superflex Rookie Rankings.
Where's Aaron Rodgers?
Rodgers signed a one-year contract in June of last year. Now with HC Mike Tomlin out, the smart money was on Rodgers either retiring or playing elsewhere in 2026.
However, the arrival of Mike McCarthy at least sparks some potential for Rodgers to stay in Pittsburgh. McCarthy said he "definitely" wants to see the future Hall-of-Fame QB return.
Rodgers also praised McCarthy's leadership and said he "loved my time with Mike over the years."
The two spent 13 years together in Green Bay.
If he moves on, Rodgers could make sense in Minnesota, which can provide a nice group of pass catchers. Of course, that depends on the Vikings' evaluation of 23-year-old J.J. McCarthy.
Top 2026 Free Agent Running Backs
- Breece Hall (franchise tagged)
- Kenneth Walker III (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Travis Etienne Jr. (New Orleans Saints)
- Javonte Williams (re-signed with Cowboys)
- Kenneth Gainwell (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Tyler Allgeier (Arizona Cardinals)
- Rachaad White (Washington Commanders)
- Rico Dowdle (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- J.K. Dobbins (re-signed with Broncos)
- Isiah Pacheco (Detroit Lions)
- Brian Robinson Jr.
- Sean Tucker (tendered by Buccaneers)
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- Jerome Ford
- Najee Harris
- Kareem Hunt
- Joe Mixon
- Jeremy McNichols
Walker let fantasy managers down big time in 2025, though the problem was workload more than performance. We'll see what kind of workload he gets now that he's signed with Kansas City.
Robinson could easily climb this list if he lands a spot with more immediate opportunity.
Top 2026 Free Agent Wide Receivers
- George Pickens (franchise tagged)
- Brandon Aiyuk
- Mike Evans (San Francisco 49ers)
- Alec Pierce (re-signed with Colts)
- Wan'Dale Robinson (Tennessee Titans)
- Romeo Doubs (New England Patriots)
- Tyreek Hill
- Stefon Diggs
- Jauan Jennings
- Jalen Coker (tendered by Panthers)
- Rashid Shaheed (re-signed with Seahawks)
- Deebo Samuel
- Darnell Mooney
- Keenan Allen
- Christian Kirk
- Marquise Brown
- Jalen Nailor (Las Vegas Raiders)
- John Metchie (Carolina Panthers)
- DeAndre Hopkins
- Calvin Austin III (New York Giants)
- Dyami Brown
- Kendrick Bourne (Arizona Cardinals)
- Kalif Raymond (Chicago Bears)
This ain't a strong group at receiver. Pierce and Robinson cashed in, but there are still some big-name veterans available.
The Dolphins have -- as expected -- released Tyreek Hill.
Top 2026 Free Agent Tight Ends
- Kyle Pitts (franchise tagged)
- Travis Kelce (re-signed with Kansas City)
- David Njoku
- Dallas Goedert
- Isaiah Likely (New York Giants)
- Chigoziem Okonkwo (Washington Commanders)
- Cade Otton (re-signed with Tampa Bay)
- Jonnu Smith
- Tyler Higbee (re-signed with Los Angeles)
- Noah Fant (New Orleans Saints)
- Darren Waller
Kelce, Njoku, and Goedert will all reside on the wrong side of 30 (if you're a professional athlete, at least) when next season begins.
The group lacks big names with Pitts and Kelce returning to their respective clubs.
Top 2026 Defensive Free Agents
Below you’ll see a loosely ranked top 23 for this year’s defensive free agent class. Why “loosely”? Because the gap between real-life value and fantasy value can often be even more pronounced on defense.
So don’t consider these the top 23 defensive players available. Consider them the top 23 free agents in expected IDP value. Contract size and landing spot could alter these ranks some. And keep in mind that IDP value can vary quite a bit by scoring format.
Beyond the top 23, you’ll find a particularly interesting group of LBs. This free agent class features nine prominent LB starters who will all be 30 or older when the 2026 begins. That age factor could mean anything from retirement to a multi-year deal for much of that list.
1. Quay Walker, LB
- 2025 team: Green Bay Packers
- 2026 team: Las Vegas Raiders
- Contract details: Three years, $40.5 million
The Raiders invested heavily in rebuilding their defense, landing LB Quay Walker. Walker topped 100 tackles in each of his four seasons with the Packers and totaled 29 tackles for loss and nine sacks. He’s a significant addition for HC Klint Kubiak as the Raiders continue reshaping their roster.
2. Jaelan Phillips, Edge
- 2025 team: Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles
- 2026 team: Carolina Panthers
- Contract details: Four years, $120 million
The Eagles gave a 2026 third-round pick to get Phillips and attempted to re-sign the edge rusher, but he cashed in with the Panthers for four years and $120 million, with $80 million guaranteed. Phillips will be a much-needed boost to a Carolina pass rush that finished tied for 30th last season with 30 sacks.
3. Nick Cross, S
- 2025 team: Indianapolis Colts
- 2026 team: Washington Commanders
- Contract details: Two years, $14 million
The 24-year-old former third-round pick spent the past two years starting for the Colts and racking up 266 total tackles. He’s a box safety who presents less value in coverage. Cross's coverage was inconsistent, but he'll be locked into a starting role in a revamped Washington secondary.
4. Devin Lloyd, LB
- 2025 team: Jacksonville Jaguars
- 2026 team: Carolina Panthers
- Contract details: Three years, $45 million
Carolina’s new off-ball role should boost Devin Lloyd’s fantasy outlook. He finished just 38th among LBs in points per game last season, but that mark was inflated by five INTs; a bigger tackle role away from Foye Oluokun gives Lloyd low-LB2 upside with some splash-play potential.
5. Kamren Curl, S
- 2025 team: Los Angeles Rams
- 2026 team: Los Angeles Rams
- Contract details: Three years, $36 million
Curl spent the past two years starting for the Rams after four years spent mostly as a starter in Washington. The Rams re-signed him just ahead of free agency, which came as at least a mild surprise after the team extended Quentin Lake in season and then traded a Round 1 pick for Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie.
6. Nakobe Dean, LB
- 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles
- 2026 team: Las Vegas Raiders
- Contract details: Three years, $36 million
The Raiders agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal with LB Nakobe Dean as they continue reshaping the roster under new HC Klint Kubiak. The 25-year-old spent his first four seasons with the Eagles, totaling 226 tackles and 7.5 sacks across 47 games. Dean and Quay Walker give the Raiders a pair of top-end LBs to boost a defense that allowed the eighth-most points last season.
7. Jaquan Brisker, DB
- 2025 team: Chicago Bears
- 2026 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Contract details: One year, $5.5 million
The Steelers signed Brisker to a one-year, $5.5 million deal, and the 26-year-old brings IDP upside after posting 93 tackles while playing 100% of defensive snaps in 2025. With his every-down role and consistent tackle production, Brisker profiles as a high-floor DB option with DB2 upside in IDP formats.
8. Jalen Thompson, S
- 2025 team: Arizona Cardinals
- 2026 team: Dallas Cowboys
- Contract details: Three years, $36 million
The Cowboys agreed to a three-year deal with S Jalen Thompson worth up to $36 million and also struck a trade with the Packers to acquire DL Rashan Gary. Thompson will be a big upgrade for a defense that allowed the most passing yards and points in 2025.
9. Tremaine Edmunds, LB
- 2025 team: Chicago Bears
- 2026 team: New York Giants
- Contract details: Three years, $36 million
Four days after being released by the Chicago Bears, LB Tremaine Edmunds landed a three-year deal with the Giants. The 28-year-old is expected to play a major role in New York’s defense as the team looks to replace Bobby Okereke.
10. Bobby Okereke, LB
- 2025 team: New York Giants
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
The Giants dumped Okereke ahead of the final year on his contract. He now hits a crowded LB market -- with a nice crop of rookies also on the way at the position -- ahead of his age-30 season.
We'll see how the market treats him, but plenty of worse players garnered full-time snaps at the position around the league last year.
We're betting Okereke remains fantasy-relevant for at least one more year.
11. Dre’Mont Jones, Edge
- 2025 team: Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens
- 2026 team: New England Patriots
- Contract details: Three years, $39 million
Jones was traded from the Titans to the Ravens but now moves on to New England, agreeing to a three-year deal with the AFC champions. He'll join Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, and Christian Elliss in Zak Kuhr's 3-4 scheme.
12. Trey Hendrickson, Edge
- 2025 team: Cincinnati Bengals
- 2026 team: Baltimore Ravens
- Contract details: Four years, $112 million
The Ravens agreed to a four-year deal with pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson worth $112 million, with incentives that could push the total to $120 million and $60 million guaranteed. The move came shortly after Baltimore backed out of a trade for Maxx Crosby over medical concerns. Hendrickson arrives as one of the league’s most productive pass rushers, ranking ahead of Crosby in PFF pass-rush productivity every season since 2019 and finishing in the top 10 in five of those seven years. Assuming he’s fully recovered from the core-muscle surgery that ended his 2025 season early, Hendrickson should remain a top sack producer in 2026, though he’ll turn 32 in December and carries increasing long-term risk.
13. Bradley Chubb, Edge
- 2025 team: Miami Dolphins
- 2026 team: Buffalo Bills
- Contract details: Three years, $43.5 million
The Bills agreed to terms with LB Bradley Chubb, formerly of the Dolphins, on a three-year, $43.5 million deal that includes $29 million guaranteed. Chubb recorded 8.5 sacks in 2025, his first season back after a torn ACL wiped out his entire 2024 campaign.
Injuries have been a recurring issue throughout Chubb’s career. Buffalo is betting on his return to form after a healthy year, adding the former Pro Bowler to strengthen an already talented defensive front.
14. Reed Blankenship, S
- 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles
- 2026 team: Houston Texans
- Contract details: Three years, $24.75 million
Blankenship is signing with the Texans on a three-year, $24.75 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 27-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Eagles, totaling 308 tackles and nine interceptions across 56 games. He fortifies what is already an elite secondary on a Houston defense that surrendered the fewest yards last season.
15. Geno Stone, S
- 2025 team: Cincinnati Bengals
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Stone snagged 13 INTs over the past three seasons and boosted his fantasy output with a TD return in each of his two Cincinnati seasons. But there’s a reason the Ravens let him hit the open market at 25 off a 7-INT campaign in 2023. And PFF has awarded Stone his two weakest coverage grades and overall grades the past two seasons. His next contract should signal how much the league agrees.
16. Devin White, LB
- 2025 team: Las Vegas Raiders
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
You might think this is absurdly low after White delivered a top-5 fantasy season among LBs in 2025. But that’s the only reason he sits even this high. The former fantasy stud got dumped by Tampa after his fifth season and then couldn’t stick on minimal deals with the Eagles or Texans before landing with the Raiders. Vegas’ coaching change only complicates White’s outlook further.
17. Drake Thomas, LB (RFA)
- 2025 team: Seattle Seahawks
- 2026 team: Seahawks
- Contract details: Two years, $8 million
Thomas shoved Tyrice Knight out of the lineup and then held the job the rest of the way, delivering production as both a blitzer (3.5 sacks) and cover guy (8 passes defensed).
His Seattle extension doesn't guarantee continued starter duty in 2026. Let's see if Seattle adds another significant LB.
18. Joseph Ossai, Edge
- 2025 team: Cincinnati Bengals
- 2026 team: New York Jets
- Contract details: Three years, $36.5 million
Ossai played four seasons in Cincinnati, registering 14.5 sacks. He'll join Aaron Glenn's defense in New York, but profiles more as a situational pass rusher.
19. D.J. Wonnum, Edge
- 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Wonnum managed just 7 sacks and 10 total QB hits across his two seasons with Carolina, after posting a pair of 8-sack seasons in Minnesota. We’ll see how much interest he draws, but don’t be surprised if he stays irrelevant.
20. Alohi Gilman, S
- 2025 team: Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens
- 2026 team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Contract details: Three years, $24.75 million
Gilman agreed to a three-year, $24.75 million deal with the Chiefs that includes $15 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The 28-year-old has played 85 career games and recorded 320 tackles and five interceptions across six NFL seasons. He'll be a key starter in a completely revamped KC secondary.
21. Micah McFadden, LB
- 2025 team: New York Giants
- 2026 team: New York Giants
- Contract details: One year, $5.75 million
McFadden re-signed with the Giants for one year. He was limited to one game last season after suffering a Lisfranc injury in Week 1. As long as he's healthy, McFadden has a good shot at being a productive IDP option in a short-term contract for new HC John Harbaugh.
22. Nahshon Wright, CB
- 2025 team: Chicago Bears
- 2026 team: New York Jets
- Contract details: One year, $5.5 million
Wright agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Jets worth up to $5.5 million. Coming off a breakout 2025 season with the Bears that included five INRs, Wright joins a revamped Jets’ secondary on a one-year, prove-it contract.
23. Christian Rozeboom, LB
- 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
- 2026 team:
- Contract details:
Rozeboom topped 120 tackles each of the past two years. But he got just a small, one-year deal on the open market last year. And he trailed second-year LB Trevin Wallace in playing time when both were healthy. We’ll see whether he can find another light depth chart this offseason, but don’t be surprised if Rozeboom’s a 2026 reserve.
The Gilded Group of Aging Scorers
As promised, here’s that list of 30+ LBs who have remained relevant in IDP formats … but might be ready to age out of relevance.
- Kaden Elliss, LB (New Orleans Saints)
- Bobby Wagner, LB
- Lavonte David, LB
- DeMario Davis, LB (New York Jets)
- Quincy Williams, LB (Cleveland Browns)
- Germaine Pratt, LB
- Matt Milano, LB
- Alex Anzalone, LB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Alex Singleton, LB (Denver Broncos)
We'd bet Ellis remains a starter with the Saints. Wagner and David could all remain options for their current teams … or retire. The rest? We’ll see.
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