11 March 2026
Okuayinonu appeared in 15 games in 2025 and was credited with 12 starts. He tallied three sacks and one forced fumble. Keeping Okuayinonu as a rotational player was an easy choice for just $3.5 million.11 March 2026
Cousins doesn’t really appear to be in demand anywhere at the time of his release, though he has been bandied about as a backup plan in both Minnesota and Pittsburgh over the past few months as well as a potential veteran addition in front of Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas. Entering what would be his age-38 season, it’s hard to find an obvious landing spot where he would both start and help rather than hold back the future. It’s possible he could pick up backup work somewhere, but we’ll b ...11 March 2026
Parham has been a starter for the Raiders since the team drafted him in 2022. The former third-round pick appeared in 15 games in 2025. He played exclusively at left guard this year but has previously pitched in at center and right guard. Parham will take on a starting role with the Jets and his versatility will allow them some freedom with other free agent or rookie offensive linemen decisions.11 March 2026
Barnes appeared in 11 games for the Giants in 2025, one of which was a start. He appeared in only four games during his rookie season with the Jets before missing the entirety of 2024 with injury. He returns to the Giants on another prove-it deal almost assuredly buried on the depth chart.
11 March 2026
It’s easy to say “why?” and harder to say “why?” when the current backup quarterback on Tampa’s roster is 2025 UDFA Connor Bazelak. Browning has at least thrown well in NFL games before and is only entering his age-30 season. What he did last year wasn’t good enough, of course, but he’ll compete to hold the clipboard for the Bucs.11 March 2026
The veteran was released by the Falcons earlier Wednesday and is now drawing speculative ties to the Raiders as a potential mentor to presumed No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. It’ll be a similar setup for the veteran to the one he faced with the Falcons last season after the team made 2024 first-round pick Michael Penix Jr the starter. It would seem to make sense for both sides, with Cousins set to enter his 15th season in the NFL.11 March 2026
Murray was informed of his impending release over a week ago, but there was still a slight chance that a team would opt to jump the free agency line and trade for him. Nothing materialized and Murray is now officially a free agent. With the Jets, Dolphins, and Colts all addressing their quarterback vacancies, the list of potential landing spots for Murray is barely more than one team long. The Vikings are widely considered the favorites to land Murray, and we expect that deal to be made official ...11 March 2026
Finally freed from the Giants, Ojulari spent most of the year banged up with hamstring ailments and had just 67 snaps as an Eagle. He’ll hope for a bounceback season with the Falcons, probably starting the year off as part of the edge rusher rotation.11 March 2026
It would be a one-year, $3.52 million deal if he signs. But it’s a reversal of course from Jeremy Fowler’s report last week that Tucker would be let go. Perhaps the Buccaneers are trying to extract some value, or perhaps noise of a contract for Tucker became known and they reversed course. He can shop this offer around and try to beat it, and we expect him to. Tucker figures to remain third in the Buccaneers RB room pecking order after Kenneth Gainwell signed on this offseason, assuming he s ...11 March 2026
ESPN’s Adam Schefter previously reported that the Vikings would try to trade Hargrave before cutting. No takers were found and now Hargrave will be a free agent. Hargrave signed a two-year, $30 million contract with the Vikings amid their spending spree last offseaosn. He amassed 3.5 sacks and wasn’t particularly effective against the run, according to Pro Football Focus. Now a veteran of 10 years, Hargrave should be able to find a new home rather quickly.11 March 2026
He gets $5.5 million guaranteed. If George Kittle’s rehab from a torn Achilles runs into the regular season — which seems likely, even with all the positivity around it — Tonges should be a solid low-end TE1 while Kittle misses time. He averaged 4.5 catches for 44.5 yards in the games Kittle missed early last season, adding five touchdowns along the way.11 March 2026
It was previously reported that the Seahawks were not going to tender Bobo. They seemingly had a change of heart. Bobo will make $3.5 million this year, unless another team makes him a better offer. Seattle then has the right to match that offer and keep Bobo in town. There isn’t much room for Bobo in the receiver rotation, but he should see plenty of run on special teams once again in 2026.11 March 2026
It’ll be a post-June 1 release, freeing up $1.3 million in cap space. The Vikings want Smith back, per Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s Ben Goessling, but the 37-year-old hasn’t yet made a decision on if he’ll play this season. Smith managed a 68.9 PFF grade in 2025 but dealt with illness early in the season and played just 793 snaps, the lowest total he’s appeared in since 2013.11 March 2026
Barring another team extending an offer sheet for Van Denmark, he will return to Buffalo on a one-year deal. Denmark started four games in 2025, three at right tackle and one at left tackle. He proved to be a serviceable backup for Buffalo and will now stick around as a swing tackle for another season.11 March 2026
It’s possible depending on how deep the Commanders wideout room is and how the (seemingly inevitable) Brandon Aiyuk signing works out that Okonkwo could be a featured player for the pass offense in 2026. But after four years failing to crack 600 yards, we’re skeptical that it will happen in a new arena. He’ll likely remain at least a mid-range fantasy TE2 for the Commanders. It’s a good real-life signing given the fact that Zach Ertz hit free agency with an ACL tear regardless of how his ...11 March 2026
Cross has played nearly 2,300 snaps over the past two years for the Colts, mostly as a box safety, with good run defense returns. The coverage ability came and went in 2025, as evidenced by a 50.4 PFF coverage grade. This contract outlay probably locks him into one starting spot in Washington’s safety room.11 March 2026
Hawkins signed with the Pats as a backup two years ago. He was elevated to a starting role in 2025 and put some of his best play on tape. Hawkins totaled six pass breakups, four interceptions, and 1.5 sacks across 15 games. He will likely serve as Jesse Minter’s third safety in Baltimore’s new defense.11 March 2026
Ravens OC Declan Doyle has brought over his own personal blocking tight end from Chicago. Smythe will replace Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar in the offensive system. He played 293 snaps in 2025 and was targeted six times.11 March 2026
Taylor ran 39 times for 183 yards and a touchdown with the 49ers in 2024. He suffered a shoulder injury in that season, which would eventually require surgery. The procedure knocked him out of the 2025 season entirely. He will not return to San Francisco as a depth option and a special teamer.11 March 2026
It’s possible depending on how deep the Commanders wideout room is and how the (seemingly inevitable) Brandon Aiyuk signing works out that Okonkwo could be a featured player for the pass offense in 2026. But after four years failing to crack 600 yards, we’re skeptical that it will happen in a new arena. He’ll likely remain a mid-range fantasy TE2 for the Commanders. It’s a good real-life signing given the fact that Zach Ertz hit free agency with an ACL tear, however.
