Browns Free Agency Tracker: Latest Signings and News (March 10, 2026)

NFL free agency is officially underway, with the negotiation period beginning on March 9, 2026. Teams can now contact and enter contract negotiations with players whose 2025 contracts expire on March 11. Official signings can start at 4 p.m. ET on March 11 when the new league year starts. Here’s a breakdown of the latest news and moves involving the Cleveland Browns.

Key Dates

• March 9, 2026 (12:00 PM ET): Legal tampering period begins – teams can negotiate with agents.
• March 11, 2026 (4:00 PM ET): Free agency officially opens – contracts can be signed.

Browns Signings & Moves

• Quincy Williams, LB: The Browns have signed linebacker Quincy Williams to a two-year deal worth $17 million. Browns Wire reports this reunites Williams with defensive coordinator Mike Rutenberg, his former position coach with the New York Jets.
• Zion Johnson, G: Cleveland has added guard Zion Johnson from the Los Angeles Chargers on a three-year, $49.5 million contract, including $32.4 million guaranteed. Browns Wire details that Johnson started every game at left guard for the Chargers in 2025.
• Devin Bush, LB: Former Browns linebacker Devin Bush has signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Browns Wire
• Cameron Thomas, DE: Defensive end Cameron Thomas has signed with the Atlanta Falcons, reuniting him with head coach Kevin Stefanski. Browns Wire

Notable League Transactions (March 9-10, 2026)

• Alijah Vera-Tucker, G: The New England Patriots have signed former Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Dawgs By Nature
• Tyquan Thornton, WR: The Kansas City Chiefs have re-signed wide receiver Tyquan Thornton. Dawgs By Nature
• Devin Lloyd, LB: The Carolina Panthers have signed former Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd. Dawgs By Nature
• Kendrick Bourne, WR: The Arizona Cardinals have signed wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. Dawgs By Nature
• Gardner Minshew II, QB: Quarterback Gardner Minshew II has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals worth $8 million. Dawgs By Nature
• Tua Tagovailoa, QB: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Dawgs By Nature
• Michael Pittman Jr., WR: Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dawgs By Nature
• Minkah Fitzpatrick, S: The New York Jets have a deal in place to acquire safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins. Dawgs By Nature
• Rashan Gary, DT: The Dallas Cowboys are working toward a deal to acquire defensive tackle Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers. Dawgs By Nature

Browns Free Agents (as of March 10, 2026)

The Browns have 31 players set to develop into free agents on March 11, including 19 unrestricted free agents. ClevelandBrowns.com lists the following:

• Unrestricted Free Agents (UFA): Tre Avery (CB), Jerome Baker (LB), Brenden Bates (TE), Joel Bitonio (G), Corey Bojorquez (P), Devin Bush (LB), DeAndre Carter (WR), Jack Conklin (T), Malachi Corley (WR), Mohamoud Diabate (LB), Martin Emerson Jr. (CB), Jerome Ford (RB), Shelby Harris (DT), Rayshawn Jenkins (S), Teven Jenkins (G), David Njoku (TE), Ethan Pocic (C), Cam Robinson (OT), D’Angelo Ross (CB), Trayveon Williams (RB)
• Restricted Free Agents (RFA): Sam Kamara (DT), Ronnie Hickman (S), Sam Webb (CB), Blake Whiteheart (TE)
• Exclusive Rights Free Agents (ERFA): Anthony Kendall (CB), Winston Reid (LB), Rex Sunahara (LS), Andre Szmyt (K), Jamari Thrash (WR)

Browns Cap Space

The Browns currently have approximately $15.8 million in cap space, according to Browns Wire. This number is expected to increase with the extension of Tytus Howard.

This article will be updated as more news becomes available.