AFC East
Buffalo Bills: Bradley Chubb
Bradley Chubb has been a good edge defender throughout his career. The 2x Pro Bowler is a plug-and-play veteran that can contribute to any defense. He’s a guy the Bills were searching for, signing a three-year, $43.5 million contract with $26.97 million guaranteed.
Miami Dolphins: Malik Willis
Malik Willis showed amazing flashes of his dual-threat ability during his tenure with Green Bay, serving as the team’s backup quarterback. Willis had his moments and performed like a starter in the 4 games he appeared in, passing for 422 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. He signed with Miami on a three-year, $67.5 million contract, including $45 million guaranteed.
New England Patriots: Romeo Doubs
After cutting Stefon Diggs, the Patriots needed a new starting wide receiver for Drake Maye. With so many great receivers in the market, the Patriots found Maye’s new companion in Romeo Doubs, signing him to a four-year, $70 million deal. Doubs is a do-it-all receiver with great speed and versatility. Whether you high point the ball or hit him through traffic, Doubs is going to get it.
New York Jets: Breece Hall
Breece Hall, who’s a top running back in the league and the focal point of the Jets offense, inked a three-year, $43.5 million contract, which includes $29 million in guarantees, ranking in the top 5 of highest-paid backs.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: Trey Hendrickson
After withdrawing from the Max Crosby trade due to his health and recovery from a meniscus tear, the Ravens turned to the best edge rusher in free agency, signing Trey Hendrickson to a four-year, $112 million contract with $60 million guaranteed. The Ravens are used to seeing the havoc Hendrickson produces after facing him for many years as a Bengal. Hendrickson is the edge defender the Ravens needed.
Cincinnati Bengals: Boye Mafae
Despite being the team’s backup, Boye Mafae has great elite upside, appearing in all 17 games (including playoffs). Mafae has been a great contributor to Seattle’s defense, posting a 19% pash rush win rate with 44 pressures. Mafae signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, including $19 million guaranteed.
Cleveland Browns: Elgton Jenkins
Elgton Jenkins has been a key contributor to the Packers’ offense line, allowing only two sacks, two hits, and ten pressures in 2025. Throughout his seven years with Green Bay, he’s moved all around the offensive line, playing left tackle, left guard, center, and right tackle while starting 94 of 96 career games played. The Cleveland Browns signed Jenkins to a two-year, $24 million contract.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Jamel Dean
The Steelers ranked 29th in passing defense, allowing 243.9 yards per game, while also losing the 2nd-highest-ranked PFF corner, James Pierre, to the Minnesota Vikings. Pittsburgh is revamping its secondary with another top defensive back from last season and signing Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million contract.
AFC South
Houston Texans: Braden Smith
The Texans’ offensive line was a major factor in their underwhelming playoff run, finishing as the 29th-ranked offensive line last season. Houston cleared house in the offensive line room and signed tackle Braden Smith to a two-year, $25 million contract to help revamp their offensive line.
Indianapolis Colts: Alec Pierce
Alec Pierce had an outstanding season, averaging a ridiculous 21.3 yards per reception last season. Pierce’s skill set is unique and exclusive, making it impossible for the Colts to let him walk. Signing Pierce to a four-year, $114 million contract that includes $84 million guaranteed.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Montaric Brown
Montaric Brown was a fantastic corner for Jacksonville last season, having 42 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, and 12 pass deflections. He earned an overall grade of 72.8 and ranked as the 20th defensive back per PFF. Jacksonville signed the former 7th-round pick to a three-year, $33 million deal.
Tennessee Titans: John Franklin Myers
The Denver Broncos ranked 2nd overall in total and rushing defense, and a big contributor to that was interior lineman John Franklin-Myers. Franklin is a disruptor, appearing in every game for Denver, racking up 7.5 sacks and 10 pressures. Franklin will be a great fit for new head coach Robert Saleh and Tennessee’s newly revamped defensive line.
AFC West
Denver Broncos: J.K Dobbins
J.K. Dobbins was looking like he’d replicate the type of season he had in 2024, rushing for 772 yards and 4 touchdowns in just 10 games before a season-ending foot injury. Denver re-signed Dobbins to a two-year, $16 million contract and is set for a full, healthy season, per Broncos GM George Paton.
Kansas City Chiefs: Kenneth Walker
The highest-ranked free agent running back, Kenneth Walker, was set to receive a massive payday after his Super Bowl MVP performance. Walker is now taking his talents to another Super Bowl contender, signing a three-year, $45 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Las Vegas Raiders: Tyler Linderbaum
Linderbaum has established himself as a top-10 center since being drafted by Baltimore. There are some flaws in his game, but given how talented he is and that he’s only 26 years old, it was obvious for Las Vegas to make him the highest-paid center by signing Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million deal.
Los Angeles Chargers: Charlie Kolar
Kolar isn’t known for his versatility or his skills in the passing game, but he is one of the best impact blockers in the run game. It’s hard to come by a run-blocking tight end as impactful as Kolar was for the Ravens. Kolar signed a three-year, $24.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys: George Pickens
Just like Jets Breece Hall, Pickens was a major contributor to Dallas’s offense, helping spark a late attempt at a playoff run last season. Hauling in 1,429 yards and 9 touchdowns, Pickens received the franchise tag as both sides negotiate a contract.
New York Giants: Isaiah Likely
Isaiah Likely is a versatile tight end and a great pass catcher. Even though last season was underwhelming after coming off his 2024 performance, he’s shown up in big moments and often played better than Mark Andrews. After hiring former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, it was a no-brainer for Likely to reunite with his head coach in New York, signing a three-year, $40 million deal.
Philadelphia Eagles: Tariq Woolen
Tariq Woolen is an interesting defensive back, even though being one of the top db’s in free agency. Woolen is a defensive rookie of the year candidate and a one-time Pro Bowler, but he can be inconsistent. Woolen has his high-to-low moments, as we saw in the NFC Championship. Philadelphia signed Woolen to a one-year, $15 million deal.
Washington Commanders: Odafe Oweh
When Oweh arrived in L.A., he completely flipped the trajectory of his season, racking up 7.5 sacks, 20 solo tackles, and a great performance in the wild card against New England. Oweh signed with Washington on a massive four-year, $100 million deal, including $68 million guaranteed.
NFC North
Chicago Bears: Coby Bryant
Coby Bryant was a sneaky pick for Seattle after selecting him in the 4th round of the 2022 draft. Bryant is a downhill run stopper while also preventing big plays from up top. His production has only grown year by year and will be a great addition in Chicago’s secondary as he signed a three-year, $40 million deal.
Detroit Lions: Cade Mayes
After cutting center Graham Glasgow and only a couple of centers around the same caliber as Tyler Linderbaum, it was important for the Lions to jump the gun on Cade Mays. Mays signed a three-year, $25 million deal with Detroit.
Green Bay Packers, Javon Hargrave
Javon Hargrave is a rotational defensive tackle who can effectively disrupt both the run and the passing game. Hargrave accounted for 18 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 31 pressures last season with the Vikings. Green Bay signed Hargrave to a two-year, $23 million contract, including $10 million guaranteed.
Minnesota Vikings: Kyler Murray
After a very disappointing and rough season with J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings are bringing in former number one overall pick Kyler Murray on a one-year deal to compete for the QB1 spot. Murray is a talented and productive play-caller, but has struggled to stay on the field and push past his limits.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Pitts
Pitts has been very underwhelming to watch, as he’s struggled to reach the production he had in his rookie year after reaching 1,000 receiving yards. The Falcons exercised Pitts’s fifth-year option, and in a make-or-break season, Pitts didn’t disappoint. Hauling in 88 receptions for 928 yards and 5 touchdowns. Pitts and Atlanta agreed to a franchise tag as both sides continue to work out a deal.
Carolina Panthers: Jalen Phillips
After several injury-riddled seasons, Jalen Phillips produced his best and healthiest season after being traded to Philadelphia. Philips was doing well in Miami, accounting for 17 solo tackles and 3 sacks. But once he touched down in Philly, Phillips thrived in coach Fangio’s system. With the Eagles, Phillips racked up 28 total tackles, 2 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 61 pressures, and appeared in the last eight regular-season games, including the wild-card loss to the 49ers. Carolina loved Phillips’ production despite the short time he had in a new system, signing the edge rusher to a $120 million contract that includes $80 millio
New Orleans Saints: Travis Etienne
Travis Etienne has been a solid back for Jacksonville and displayed his best season in 2025. Etienne rushed for 1,107 yards and was dominant in the red zone, where he scored 10 of his 11 total touchdowns. In his career, he’s had three 1,000-yard rushing seasons and 32 total touchdowns. Etienne signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the New Orleans Saints.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kenneth Gainwell
Gainwell was a wildcard in Pittsburgh’s offense as he did well not just in the run game but especially in the passing game, like that outrageous potential catch of the year moment against Detroit. Gainwell accounted for over 1,000 scrimmage yards and 8 total touchdowns. Gainwell could bring an edge to Tampa Bay’s offense just as he did in Pittsburgh, signing a two-year, $14 million deal with the Buccaneers.
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals: Isaac Seumalo
Isaac Seumalo played his best football during his tenure with Pittsburgh. Seumalo was ranked as the 12th best guard per PFF and signed a three-year, $31 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Los Angeles Rams: Jaylen Watson
Jaylen Watson has been a great defensive back for Kansas City and Steve Spagnuolo’s system. As a rookie, Watson started in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII victory and has increased his production each season. Watson will be joining his former Chief teammate, Trent McDuffie, on a three-year, $51 million deal with the Rams that includes $34 million guaranteed.
San Francisco 49ers: Mike Evans
The six-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl LV champion, Mike Evans, is headed to the San Francisco 49ers on a $42.4 million contract. Evan has been a high-caliber receiver since entering the league, known for his 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons and 108 career total touchdowns. Unfortunately, Evans had an injury-riddled season in 2025, missing nine games and ending his 11 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Evans is recovering from his collarbone and hamstring injuries and getting ready for a new chapter in San Francisco.
Seattle Seahawks: Rashid Shaheed
Rashid Shaheed was a great addition to Seattle’s offense and return game after being traded from New Orleans. Shaheed, known for his blazing speed, contributed to Seattle’s Super Bowl-winning season mostly in the return game, returning 210 yards and a touchdown. Shaheed helped set up Seattle’s offense in crucial moments and was a big factor in why they re-signed him. Shaheed signed a three-year, $51 million deal, including $34.7 million guaranteed.
