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The financials of the deal were not immediately made available. Cardona, an 11-year veteran that played the first 10 seasons of his career in New England, has missed only four games during his sprawling career after entering the league out of Navy. He offers consistency for a special teams unit that struggled mightily a season ago.09 March 2026
Blankenship made the Eagles’ roster as a UDFA in 2022. He served as a backup during his rookie season before earning a starting role in 2023. Blankenship never gave up that job and went on to start 46 reglar season games plus five postseason contests during his time in Philly. Blankenship broke up four passes and intercepted one in 2025. He will slot into a starting role on an elite Houston defense this year.09 March 2026
The Jets took a chance on Williams following an injury-riddled first two seasons with the Jaguars, paying off handsomely before an injury-shortened 2025 season. Williams had the worst statistical season since his rookie year in 2019 last year but will now get a change of scenery with the new, team-friendly contract as he looks to rekindle his previous form with a new franchise.09 March 2026
The Jets took a chance on Williams following an injury-riddled first two seasons with the Jaguars, paying off handsomely before an injury-shortened 2025 season. Williams had the worst statistical season since his rookie year in 2019 last year but will now get a change of scenery with the new, team-friendly contract as he looks to rekindle his previous form with a new franchise.
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Collier was a rotational defensive lineman for the Cardinals in 2024, tallying 3.5 sacks before re-signing for the 2025 season. He suffered a knee injury in Week 2 and did not return until Week 17, playing just 98 snaps in four games. The Cardinals decide to give Collier another go as a low-price rotational option and the 30-year-old will look to play a full season with a healthier knee.09 March 2026
Volson gets $2.5 million in guaranteed money as he moves to Titans in what is sure to be a reserve role behind established veterans Peter Skoronski and Kevin Zeitler. Volson made 48 starts in three seasons with the Bengals.09 March 2026
That makes back-to-back one-year contracts for the five-year veteran who missed all of the 2024 season due to a torn ACL. Koonce logged 8.0 sacks in a breakout season in 2023 prior to the injury but made only three starts in 2025. It’s a solid investment for the team if he can rekindle his pre-injury form.09 March 2026
Hodgins has been a depth receiver for the Giants over the last four seasons. He played seven games last season, catching 10-of-19 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown. The Giants choose to re-sign the 27-year-old with Wan’Dale Robinson out the door. Though the Giants will still add to the receiver room, Hodgins is in the WR3 mix behind Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton for 2026.09 March 2026
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal includes $34.7 million guaranteed. It’s vaguely surprising after the Seahawks struggled to unlock Shaheed on offense following his mid-season trade acquisition, but he remained a lethal weapon on special teams and there is frankly almost no way he struggles as much as a pass catcher again. Shaheed’s field-stretching perfectly complements Jaxon Smith-Njigiba’s all-around game, and JSN’s dominance means there will be ways to free up Shaheed 1-on-1. W ...09 March 2026
The $7.5 million is solid backup money, just under the contract signed by Gardner Minshew with the Cardinals earlier in the day. Andy Dalton remains under contract through the 2026 season but could take on more of a mentor-type role, assuming the team retains his services. Pickett “boasts” a 16-to-16 touchdown-to-interception ratio across 27 starts and 36 appearances during his four-year NFL career.09 March 2026
Walker’s deal includes $28 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Walker spent the past four seasons starting 57-of-58 games for the Packers after being selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Green Bay declined his fifth-year option and could not get a new contract together; Walker now heads to a Raiders team with the exorbitant amount of money needed to sign as many free agents as possible. The 25-year-old has nine career sacks and 469 combined tackles under his ...09 March 2026
Dean gets $20 million in guaranteed money. The oft-injured linebacker has performed well when on the field for the Eagles after being selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft but has missed 21 games over the previous three seasons. He’ll get a fresh start with the Raiders, a team that has gone out of their way to revitalize their defense in the first six hours of legal tampering ahead of the 2026 season. Dean is borderline elite against the run but has largely struggled in coverage th ...09 March 2026
The move clears $6 million in cap space. The 28-year-old is getting cut one season into a “three-year” deal. As was the case his final few campaigns in San Francisco, Greenlaw suffered through an injury-marred year in Denver, making just eight appearances. Greenlaw still made a play-making impact when on the field. It just wasn’t often enough for Sean Payton and company. Provided he can pass a physical right now, Greenlaw should still land guaranteed money for 2026.09 March 2026
Shifted back to tackle initially with the Chargers, Penning wound up posting a 60.4 PFF blocking grade in 197 snaps after coming over at the trade deadline. This contract values him as a swing player for 2026.09 March 2026
Dulcich managed 335 receiving yards as a fill-in whenever Darren Waller couldn’t go — which is pretty often these days. Waller is a free agent and Julian Hill is a restricted free agent. Somehow, on a team that spent the little cap space it had on Malik Willis, Dulcich might wind up with a big role in 2026. He’d be hard to trust as a TE1, but someone has to contribute on offense here besides De’Von Achane and Jaylen Waddle. Duclich could see a bigger role in 2026 should he survive the ne ...09 March 2026
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the deal has a max value of $15 million. 36-year-old Kelce has been declining for several years now, but he was still fourth in tight end yardage (851) last season. He was a more distant 21st in TE yards per route run at 1.47. Kelce appeared particularly dead-legged at the end of the Chiefs’ trying season. He is best utilized as a third down/red zone package player at this point, something coach Andy Reid undoubtedly already knows. Kelce will keep hanging around ...09 March 2026
Settle was enjoying a great season for the Texans in 2025 before suffering a Lisfranc injury in December. This is a strong commitment in light of that fact, and Settle may be rehabbing for most of the offseason. Settle had a career-high 78.0 PFF pass rush grade for the Texans in 2025 and returns to the team that drafted him in 2018.09 March 2026
A former undrafted free agent who joined the Falcons in 2022, Alford has started 23 of the 64 games he has played in for his career and registered a career-high three interceptions and 13 pass breakups last season. Alford has played almost exclusively as a slot corner since entering the league, and will replace Taron Johnson, who they recently traded to the Raiders in exchange for a late draft pick.09 March 2026
Brooks was an ERFA, meaning his only choice was to come back to Atlanta if they chose to tender him. He appeared in all 17 games in 2025 and was credited with one start. Brooks broke up two passes and tallied 10 tackles while also picking up work on special teams.
