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Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals, with a max value of $12 million. Bourne, 30, spent the 2025 season with the 49ers after being released by the Patriots. He recorded 37 catches for 551 yards last year. He reunites with Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur, who was an assistant with the 49ers during Bourne's first four NFL seasons.
The Los Angeles Chargers are re-signing offensive lineman Trevor Penning to a one-year, $4.5 million deal. Acquired via trade from the Saints during the 2025 season, Penning provided value as a swing tackle and guard in heavy personnel packages. The Chargers are looking to maintain depth and familiarity along their offensive line for the 2026 season.
The Chicago Bears have signed veteran linebacker Devin Bush to a three-year, $30 million deal. Bush, 27, spent the last two seasons with the Browns and recorded 125 tackles, three interceptions, and two sacks in 2025. A former first-round pick by the Steelers, he provides coverage ability and starting experience to the Bears' linebacker tandem alongside T.J. Edwards.
Quarterback Trevor Lawrence posted a heartfelt farewell to longtime teammate Travis Etienne following Etienne's departure to the New Orleans Saints. The two played together for eight seasons, starting at Clemson in 2018 and continuing for four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lawrence and Etienne were key contributors to Clemson's national championship run and the Jaguars' AFC South title.
The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million contract. A Louisiana native, Etienne joins a backfield that includes Alvin Kamara. In 2025, he rushed for 1,107 yards and recorded 13 touchdowns. While he provides a versatile, workhorse option for head coach Kellen Moore, fantasy analysts note potential concerns regarding target volume in Moore's offense and touchdown regression. He departs Jacksonville after an eight-year run with Trevor Lawrence.
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed defensive end Kwity Paye to a three-year, $48 million contract. Paye, 27, spent his first five seasons with the Colts, recording 30.5 sacks and 209 tackles in 75 games. He is expected to fill the void left by the trade of Maxx Crosby. Known for his run-stopping ability, Paye joins a Raiders defense looking to bolster its pass rush and edge presence under new leadership.
Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is returning to the Seattle Seahawks on a three-year, $51 million contract with $34.7 million guaranteed. Shaheed, who joined Seattle mid-season after a trade from the Saints, was instrumental in the team's Super Bowl LX run. While his receiving stats were limited, his impact as a deep threat and return specialist makes him a vital piece of the offense alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp.
Defensive tackle Roy Lopez is returning to the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year, $11.5 million contract with $7 million guaranteed. Lopez spent the 2025 season with the Detroit Lions, where he played in all 17 games and recorded 30 tackles and 2.0 sacks. He previously played for the Cardinals in 2023 and 2024. The move reunites him with defensive coordinator Nick Rallis.
The Las Vegas Raiders have re-signed edge rusher Malcolm Koonce to a one-year, $11 million deal. A 2021 third-round pick, Koonce appeared in 17 games last season, recording 30 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. He remains a key part of the Raiders' defensive rotation as the team continues an aggressive retooling effort that has included multiple high-profile signings and trades during the legal tampering period.
The Arizona Cardinals are re-signing defensive lineman L.J. Collier to a one-year, $2.5 million deal. Collier, 30, has spent the past three seasons in Arizona after starting his career as a first-round pick with the Seahawks. Despite missing significant time due to injuries in 2023 and 2025, he has recorded 77 career tackles and 6.5 sacks in 67 games. The team retains his veteran presence for the 2026 defensive rotation.
The Carolina Panthers have signed veteran quarterback Kenny Pickett to a one-year contract to serve as the primary backup for Bryce Young. The deal, worth up to $7.5 million, provides the Panthers with experienced insurance at the position. Young, entering a critical phase of his development, will now work alongside Pickett as the team looks to stabilize its quarterback depth chart for the 2026 season.
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a one-year deal with guard Cordell Volson, carrying a maximum value of $4.215 million with $2.5 million guaranteed. Volson, a 2022 fourth-round pick by the Bengals, started 48 games in his first three seasons but missed the 2025 campaign due to a shoulder injury. He joins the Titans as part of an aggressive effort to rebuild their offensive line during the free agency period.
The New York Giants have agreed to terms to re-sign wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins. A reliable target since joining the team mid-season in 2022, Hodgins provided a spark for the Giants' passing offense in 2025 following Malik Nabers' injury, recording 99 yards and a touchdown in his first two games back. He returns to provide depth and familiarity to the Giants' receiving corps for the upcoming season.
Following the release of veteran left tackle Taylor Decker and the signing of right tackle Larry Borom, Penei Sewell is expected to move from right tackle to left tackle for the Detroit Lions. Sewell, the seventh overall pick in the 2021 draft, is signed through 2029 and remains a cornerstone of the Lions' offensive line. The shift is part of a broader restructuring of the team's front five for the 2026 season.
The Detroit Lions have officially released offensive tackle Taylor Decker after contract negotiations regarding a pay cut broke down. A team captain and 10-year veteran, Decker started 140 games for the Lions since being drafted in 2016. The move creates $11.6 million in cap space for Detroit and allows Decker to immediately sign with any team as he seeks to continue his career elsewhere.
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran offensive tackle Larry Borom to bolster their line depth. Borom, a Detroit native, started 11 games for the Dolphins in 2025, allowing only two sacks. His arrival coincides with the release of Taylor Decker, signaling a shift that likely moves Penei Sewell to left tackle, with Borom projected to take over the starting right tackle position in a reshaped Lions offensive line.
The Dallas Cowboys' recent signing of running back Javonte Williams is being viewed as a savvy, value-driven move following the start of free agency. As other running backs like Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne signed significant multi-year deals, the Cowboys' ability to secure Williams at a friendly rate has been highlighted as a strategic success, positioning the team comfortably at a key roster spot for the 2026 season.
The Miami Dolphins have re-signed tight end Greg Dulcich to a one-year, $3.25 million deal. Dulcich, 26, joined the Dolphins' practice squad in 2025 and appeared in 10 games, recording 26 catches for 335 yards and a touchdown. He is expected to compete for a significant role in the Dolphins' offense in 2026, which will feature a new identity under head coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis.
The Los Angeles Rams have signed cornerback Jaylen Watson to a three-year, $51 million deal with $34 million guaranteed. The contract includes a $12.74 million signing bonus and provides the Rams an out after one year. Watson, a two-time Super Bowl champion, reunites with former teammate Trent McDuffie as part of a major secondary overhaul. He recorded 15 starts last season and brings significant experience to a unit that struggled with consistency in 2025.
Cornerback Trent McDuffie has signed a four-year, $124 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams, including $100 million in guarantees. Acquired via trade from the Chiefs, McDuffie's deal sets a new market baseline for cornerbacks. His presence has been a catalyst for the Rams' secondary rebuild, which also included the recent free-agent signing of his former Kansas City teammate, Jaylen Watson.
