2026 NFL Free Agency Tracker: Key Players and Projected Moves
As the 2026 NFL offseason heats up, free agency is poised to be a pivotal period for teams looking to reshape their rosters. With a wealth of talent hitting the open market, front offices are bracing for a critical and hectic period. The legal tampering window opens on Monday, March 10, with teams able to make deals official when the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 12.
Top Free Agents to Watch
A bevy of considerable names are set to test free agency after finishing their contracts last season. Among the most prominent are Trey Hendrickson, Kenneth Walker III, and Aaron Rodgers. Several players received franchise or transition tags, adding another layer of intrigue to the proceedings. Breece Hall, George Pickens, and Kyle Pitts all carry franchise tags, although the Colts have applied a transition tag to quarterback Daniel Jones.
Key Players and Their Status
Here’s a look at some of the top free agents, based on rankings from NFL senior writer Pete Prisco:
- Tyler Linderbaum (C, 25): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Trey Hendrickson (EDGE, 31): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- George Pickens (WR, 25): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Franchise Tagged
- Alec Pierce (WR, 25): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Jaylen Watson (CB, 27): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Jaelan Phillips (LB, 26): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Odafe Oweh (LB, 27): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- John Franklin-Myers (EDGE, 29): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Connor McGovern (G, 28): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Kyle Pitts (TE, 25): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Franchise Tagged
- Kyler Murray (QB, 28): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Boye Mafe (LB, 27): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Devin Lloyd (LB, 27): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Breece Hall (RB, 24): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Franchise Tagged
- Daniel Jones (QB, 28): Last Team: Colts. Status: Transition Tagged
- Alontae Taylor (CB, 27): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Jaquan Brisker (S, 26): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- David Onyemata (DT, 33): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Kenneth Walker III (RB, 25): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
- Rasheed Walker (OT, 26): Last Team: Unknown. Status: Available
Potential Landing Spots and Storylines
The movement of players like Hendrickson, Walker, and Rodgers will significantly impact team dynamics. The decisions surrounding the franchise-tagged players – Hall, Pickens, and Pitts – and whether they will sign long-term extensions with their current teams or attract offers from elsewhere, will be a major storyline to follow. The fate of transition-tagged Daniel Jones will be closely watched.
According to predictions, Trey Hendrickson is projected to land with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Devin Lloyd could potentially join the Las Vegas Raiders. Tyler Linderbaum is too expected to be a highly sought-after commodity.
Looking Ahead
NFL free agency promises to be an exciting period of player movement and team building. As the legal tampering window opens, expect a flurry of activity as teams compete to secure the talent needed to contend in the 2026 season.