The Raiders looked set to trade away their most valuable veteran asset — pass rusher Maxx Crosby — in exchange for two first-round picks from the Baltimore Ravens. Instead, the deal collapsed at the 11th hour, reportedly over concerns regarding Crosby’s physical.
Although day two of the legal tampering period was far quieter than day one, NFL teams still took a handful of coveted free agents off the open market.
Spencer Fano and Christen Miller strengthen the line of scrimmage while Skyler Bell provides explosiveness at receiver. Cade Klubnik offers a long-term quarterback option behind Aaron Rodgers.
The Panthers defense needs impact additions at every level, particularly in the front seven. On offense, there were flashes of promise, but they still need a long-term solution at center and more youth and athleticism at wide receiver.
Minnesota has clear needs on both sides of the ball — far more than can realistically be solved in a single draft. With limited cap flexibility, the Vikings will need to maximize the value of every selection this year.
Free agency is here, and the fantasy football landscape is changing rapidly with each skill-position signing. Here are the early winners and losers for 2026 leagues.
With conference championship weekend in the rearview mirror, the league’s focus has shifted to roster construction, putting free agency into sharper view. So, we are highlighting — and ranking — the top 250 free agents poised to shape the 2026 offseason free agency period.
Matt Snell, a three-time Pro Bowl fullback who scored the only touchdown in the Jets' upset of the Colts in Super Bowl III, died of natural causes Tuesday at age 84.
Offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is signing a two-year deal with the Browns one day after he was released by the Packers, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
The Saints have agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with linebacker Kaden Elliss, according to NFL Network. Originally drafted by New Orleans, Elliss has spent the past three seasons with the Falcons.
Free agent offensive tackle Braden Smith reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a two-year, $25 million contract that includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Jets are trading for the Raiders' Geno Smith, reuniting the quarterback with the team that drafted him in 2013, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
The Washington Commanders have agreed to sign K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network, adding another edge rusher to their overhauled pass rush.
The biggest news of Tuesday night was that the Ravens have backed out of trading for Maxx Crosby and Wednesday's major headlines is expected to include news on another top-flight pass rusher.
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