NFL 2026: Free Agents, Negotiations, Trades and Rumors – Breaking News!

NFL Free Agency 2026 Begins

The NFL’s free agency officially kicks off on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, with the start of the new league year. However, teams can begin negotiating and agreeing to terms with players starting Monday at 12 p.m. ET. Before the negotiation period opens, teams can also re-sign their own free agents with extensions. The deadline for franchise/transition tags has already passed, with four players receiving one:

• George Pickens, WR for the Cowboys
• Kyle Pitts Sr., TE for the Falcons
• Breece Hall, RB for the Jets
• Daniel Jones, QB for the Colts (transition tag)

What teams might be interested in quarterbacks Malik Willis and Kyler Murray? What’s the latest on defensive end Trey Hendrickson and running back Kenneth Walker III? And which notable players are available as trade candidates?

Here we keep you informed of all the action of the 2026 NFL free agency. Follow live the latest signings, trades, cuts and contract restructures.

NFL Free Agency Coverage 2026

Here is a complete coverage:

• Ranking of the top 100 players
• Rating of the big moves
• Quick guide
• Team previews
• Contract projections
• Big questions

Free agent market updates and transfers.