NFL free agency is here! Since the Super Bowl ended, everyone’s been waiting for this day. Technically, free agency doesn’t begin until Wednesday, March 11th, when deals and trades can officially be processed, but at 12pm ET on Monday, the legal tampering period begins.

During the legal tampering period, teams can agree on contract terms with players. Nothing will be official until Wednesday, but there is a very, very good chance that if a deal is announced on Monday or Tuesday, they will be finalized on Wednesday.

When free agency begins, I will be grading every single deal that is announced and giving my thoughts on the signing. This article will be updated throughout the week, so make sure you keep tuning back in for the latest news and grades.

Most Recent Updates

• LB Devin Bush signs three-year deal with the Bears.
• CB Jamel Dean signs three-year deal with the Steelers.
• WR Mike Evans inks three-year deal with San Fran.
• DT David Onyemata agrees to terms on a one-year deal with the Jets.
• WR Jalen Nailor signs with the Raiders on a three-year deal.
• OG David Edwards signs with the Saints.
• WR Jahan Dotson inks two-year deal with Atlanta.
• DT Khyiris Tonga signs three-year deal with Kansas City.

Now, let’s get into the grades for every signing.

Arizona Cardinals

RB Tyler Allgeier

Contract Details: 2 years, $12.25 million

Grade: C+

I really like Tyler Allgeier as a payer, but I’m a bit confused by this deal. They have Trey Benson and just brought back James Connor, so why are they signing Allgeier? I guess they’re concerned about Benson and Connor’s injury history, but still, seems expensive for a guy who is going to be in a three-headed backfield. This grade is nothing against the player. Just the situation.

Atlanta Falcons

TE Austin Hooper

Contract Details: 1 year, $3.25 million

Grade: B

Austin Hooper’s career began in Atlanta, but he hasn’t been with the Falcons since 2019. Well, now he’s back on a one-year deal to play alongside Kyle Pitts. For $3.25 million, this is a really good signing. He’s an efficient receiver and blocker, and as a TE2, he should thrive.

P Jake Bailey

Contract Details: 3 years, $9 million

Grade: B+

There have been a lot of punter deals early in free agency, and while they aren’t the sexiest signings, they’re important. The Falcons land one of the better legs in the league on a fair deal.

K Nick Folk

Contract Details: 2 years (amount TBA)

Grade: A

The Falcons have needed a new kicker ever since Younghoe Koo started falling off, and now they get one with Nick Folk, who has been above 95 percent over the past three seasons. Great signing for the Falcons, who have made two key special teams additions.

WR Jahan Dotson

Contract Details: 2 years, $15 million

Grade: B-

Jahan Dotson revived his career in Philadelphia last season, but he still didn’t break the 300-yard mark. I think he’s a high upside signing, but $7.5 per year is rich.

Baltimore Ravens

OL John Simpson

Contract Details: 3 years, $30 million

Grade: B

John Simpson formerly played in Baltimore in 2023, and now he’s heading back. The former Jet didn’t have a great 2025 season, but he’s been a solid guard throughout his career. The Ravens fill a need on the interior for a pretty low price tag.

Buffalo Bills

IOL Connor McGovern

Contract Details: 4 years, $52 million

Grade: A

Before free agency got started, the Buffalo Bills re-signed center Conor McGovern to a four-year deal worth $13 million per year. McGovern has been a key piece of their offensive line for the past few seasons, and I thought he was going to get an even bigger deal than this is free agency. The Bills get a really good center for below market-value.

Carolina Panthers

DE Jaelan Phillips

Contract Details: 4 years, $120 million

Grade: B+

The Panthers made their first free agency splash by signing Jaelan Phillips, one of the best young pass rushers in the league, to a four-year deal worth $120 million. At $30 million per year, he will be the 8th-highest-paid edge rusher in the league. Steep price right now, but in a year or two it’ll be a bargain.

Chicago Bears

LB D’Marco Jackson

Contract Details: 2 years, $7.5 million

Grade: A-

D’Marco Jackson is coming off a breakout season with the Bears, but he missed some time with injuries. When he was on the field, he was great, and the Bears re-sign him before some of the other top linebackers reset the market in free agency. They’re betting on upside, but they’re not breaking the bank to do so.

S Coby Bryant

Contract Details: TBA

Grade: A+

The Bears really needed to improve their secondary this offseason, and they swung big with Coby Bryant, who is coming off a career year and Super Bowl victory with the Seahawks. Bryant will step in and be one of the best players in their secondary right away. Game changer for Dennis Allen.

LB Devin Bush

Contract Details: 3 years, $30 million

Grade: A-

Devin Bush had a breakout season in 2025 with the Browns, and now he gets his payday, earning a $30 million deal from the Bears. There’s some risk, because his career was pretty disappointing until last year, but the Bears needed to find someone to replace Tremaine Edmunds, and bush can do just that. If they get 2025 Bush, this deal will look like a steal.

DT Neville Gallimore

Contract Details: 2 years, $12 million

Grade: C

Neville Gallimore has been a solid depth piece at defensive tackle for his entire career, but he doesn’t do anything special. Still, Chicago needs help at DT, so this signing certainly won’t hurt.

Cincinnati Bengals

No signings yet.

Cleveland Browns

No signings yet.

Dallas Cowboys

DE Rashan Gary

Trade Details: 2027 4th-round pick for Rashan Gary

Grade: C-

I like Rashan Gary as a player, but the Packers were ready to release him, and the Cowboys gave up a 4th-round pick for him? That seems pretty steep for someone who was going to hit the open market after being released. Plus, his production down the stretch left a lot to be desired. This feels like an overpay, but he does fill a massive need.

Denver Broncos

No signings yet.

Detroit Lions

No signings yet.

Green Bay Packers

No signings yet.

Houston Texans

IOL Ed Ingram

Contract Details: 3 years, $37.5 million

Grade: B

The Texans drafted Ed Ingram in the second round four years ago, and he’s gotten better every single year. In 2025, he gave up a career-low four sacks while posting a career-high 75.6 run blocking grade. Houston brings back a young, talented offensive lineman on a reasonable deal for the foreseeable future.

DT Sheldon Rankins

Contract Details: 2 years, $12 million guaranteed (full details to come)

Grade: B

Sheldon Rankins was a key piece of Houston’s defense last season, playing 623 snaps and recording 38 pressures, 30 hurries, 23 run stops and three sacks. He’s 31 years old, but 2025 was one of the best seasons of his career. I’ll be interested to see the full contract details when they come out, so this grade is subject to change.

Indianapolis Colts

WR Alec Pierce

Contract Details: 4 years, $114 million

Grade: A-

The Indianapolis Colts wanted to keep Alec Pierce in the building, and they succeeded, signing him to a four-year deal worth $29 million per season. Some people will say this is an overpay, but I think he’s incredibly talented, and Shane Steichen was finally able to get the most out of him in 2025.

Jacksonville Jaguars

CB Montaric Brown

Contract Details: 3 years, $33 million

Grade: B+

Montaric Brown had a breakout season in 2025 for Jacksonville and was set to hit the open market, but just hours before free agency started, the Jags re-signed him to a three-year, $33 million deal. This was right around the price point I expected him to land at, so I think it was a solid signing for the Jags.

Kansas City Chiefs

TE Travis Kelce

Contract Details: TBA

Grade: A

Travis Kelce is not retiring, and is set to return to Kansas City in 2025. This was a no-brainer for both sides. If he was coming back, it was always going to be with the Chiefs. We’re still waiting on contract details, but whatever they paid him, it’s worth it.

RB Kenneth Walker

Contract Details: 3 years, $45 million

Grade: A+

This is the perfect landing spot for Kenneth Walker. The Super Bowl MVP goes from Super Bowl champion to Super Bowl contender, but unlike in Seattle, he can be the uncontested RB1. The Chiefs needed a running back, and they weren’t afraid to spend big one one.

DT Khyiris Tonga

Contract Details:3 years, $21 million

Grade: B-

Khyiris Tonga isn’t a great pass rusher, but he’s a solid run defender and can even switch over to offense and play fullback. This is a fun addition for Kansas City, and it will be fascinating to see how they use him. I do think this is a bit expensive for him, but if they can use him in different ways, it could pay off.

Las Vegas Raiders

C Tyler Linderbaum

Contract Details: 3 years, $81 million

Grade: A+

The Raiders are absolutely killing it so far. They re-signed and traded for two cornerbacks earlier, and now they land arguably the best player available in Tyler Linderbaum. He wanted $20+ million, and he got it with Vegas. He will immediately help Fernando Mendoza and Ashton Jeanty.

CB Taron Johnson

Trade Details: Late-round pick swap

Grade: A

Taron Johnson was set to be released by the Bills and enter free agency, but before that move was finalized, the Raiders called and offered a late-round pick swap for the talented corner. Johnson is experienced, and the Raiders had a massive need at corner, especially if Eric Stokes ends up leaving. Great move for Vegas that doesn’t cost them much.

CB Eric Stokes

Contract Details: 3 years, $30 million

Grade: A

Eric Stokes had a breakout season in 2025, so he was always going to be a priority for Las Vegas. I thought he would get closer to $15 million per year, so this was an absolute steal for the Raiders. They have a great CB duo with him and Johnson for years to come.

WR Jalen Nailor

Contract Details: 3 years, $35 million

Grade: B

Jalen Nailor has been overshadowed by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison throughout his career, but now he lands in Las Vegas, where he can really shine. Almost $12 million is a lot for what he’s produced, but if he can be a WR2 with the Raiders, that number will quickly look low.

Los Angeles Chargers

No signings yet.

Los Angeles Rams

CB Jaylen Watson

Contract Details: TBA

Grade: A

After trading for Trent McDuffie earlier this week, the Rams make another CB splash, signing Jaylen Watson, who was my top cornerback in this free agent class. Watson hasn’t allowed a touchdown in two seasons, and all of a sudden, CB is a strong point on this Rams’ roster.

Miami Dolphins

QB Malik Willis

Contract Details: 3 years, $67.5 million

Grade: B+

I’m not fully convinced Malik Willis is the savior for Miami, but there’s no denying he has a ton of upside. He played really well for Green Bay as a backup, and the Dolphins land him for about $22 million per year, much lower than some were projecting. A lot of reasons to be excited for Miami, but I want to see him play a full season.

Minnesota Vikings

LB Eric Wilson

Contract Details: 3 years, $22.5 million

Grade: B-

Eric Wilson returned to Minnesota last season for his second stint with the Vikings. He’s struggled in coverage throughout his career, but he’s been a solid run defender. Bringing him back as a rotational piece makes a lot of sense, given he’s familiar with Brian Flores’ scheme.

New England Patriots

DE Dre’Mont Jones

Contract Details: 3 years, $39.5 million

Grade: B+

With K’Lavon Chaisson likely leaving, the Patriots go out and sign Dre’Mont Jones to replace him. Jones has been a solid pass rusher throughout his career and set career-highs in pressures (51) and sacks (7) in 2025. For $39.5 million over three years, that’s not a bad deal.

FB Reggie Gilliam

Contract Details: 3 years, $12 million

Grade: B+

The fullback position is slowly fading, but if you have a good one, they can be very valuable. One of the reasons Buffalo’s run game has been so successful is because of Gilliam, so the Patriots not only add a valuable asset to their team, but they take one away from their rivals.

New Orleans Saints

RB Travis Etienne

Contract Details: 4 years, $52 million

Grade: A

The Saints had one of the worst run games in the league last year, so they very obviously needed to upgrade at running back, and they got it with Travis Etienne, who is coming off one of the best years of his career. This opens the door for Alvin Kamara to potentially leave, and it could take them out of the Jeremiyah Love sweepstakes. But we’ll have to wait and see about that.

OG David Edwards

Contract Details: 4 years, $61 million

Grade: A+

The Saints really needed to get better at guard, and they went out and signed my top guard in this free agent class, David Edwards. The Saints needed to get this deal done, and they did, and it was for far less money than I thought.

DT John Ridgeway

Contract Details: 2 years, $6.2 million

Grade: C

John Ridgeway come over to New Orleans in 2024, and hasn’t been much of a factor. However, for $3 million a year, he’s not a bad depth piece at DT.

P Ryan Wright

Contract Details: 4 years, $14 million

Grade: A-

The Saints have struggled on special teams for years now, and they finally invest in the position by signing Ryan Wright to a four-year deal worth $3.5 million per season. They really needed a new punter, and now they get one of the best.

New York Giants

TE Isaiah Likely

Contract Details: 3 year deal (amount TBA)

Grade: A-

The Giants needed to add help at tight end, and with John Harbaugh coming over from Baltimore, Isaiah Likely was always a potential target. He never had the chance to be the true TE1 in Baltimore, but now he’ll get that opportunity with the Giants.

P Jordan Stout

Contract Details: 3 years, $12.3 million

Grade: B

Jordan Stout is one of the best punters in the league, and he gets a record setting deal at over $4 million per year. It may seem like a lot, but if you can get a punter that can complete flip field position on its head, it’s worth it.

New York Jets

S Minkah Fitzpatrick

Contract Details: 3 years, $40 million

Grade: B+

This wasn’t technically a free agent signing, since they traded for him, but the Jets extended Minkah Fitzpatrick’s contract, giving him $40 million over the next three years. All they had to do was give up a 7th-round pick to get one of the best safeties in the league. he will make an instant impact on Aaron Glenn’s defense.

DE Joseph Ossai

Contract Details: 3 years, $36 million

Grade: B-

Joseph Ossai has turned into a really solid edge rusher, recording 43 pressures and five sacks in 2025. With Jermaine Johnson leaving town, the Jets needed to find another pass rusher, and they got it in Ossai for a pretty fair price point.

DE Kingsley Enagbare

Contract Details: 1 year, $10 million

Grade: B-

Kingsley Enagbare had a solid 2025 season, but he’s never recorded more than 25 pressures and five sacks in a single season. The Jets need pass rushers, but this seems like a pretty expensive deal. They have money to pay, though, so it’s not too bad.

LB Demario Davis

Contract Details: 2 years, $22 million

Grade: A-

Demario Davis is one of the best linebackers in the league, and he lands with the Jets, where he began his career. The Jets paid a pretty steep price for the 37 year old, but they’ll get an excellent linebacker for two seasons to lead Aaron Glenn’s defense.

DT David Onyemata

Contract Details: 1 year, $10.5 million

Grade: B-

David Onyemata didn’t put up the lofty sack numbers he did in his late 20s, but he’s still a very good run defender who can put pressure on the quarterback. The Jets add another veteran who doesn’t have a ton left in the tank, but can be a leader this year.

Philadelphia Eagles

No signings yet.

Pittsburgh Steelers

CB Asante Samuel Jr.

Contract Details: 1 year, $4 million

Grade: A

Asante Samuel Jr. is a very talented young player, but he underwent a very serious spinal fusion surgery in April of 2025, which caused him to miss most of last season. But when he was on the field, he played pretty well, picking off one pass in just 146 coverage snaps. Pittsburgh brings him back on a very cheap deal, that he could easily outperform. I love this signing for Pittsburgh.

WR Michael Pittman

Trade Details: Late-round pick swap

Grade: B-

The Steelers needed wide receiver help, and they got it by trading for Michael Pittman Jr. for a late-round pick swap. The Colts get some cap relief to help pay for Pierce’s deal, and the Steelers land another weapon alongside DK Metcalf. I like Pittman, but I don’t love his contract. Still a solid pickup.

CB Jamel Dean

Contract Details: 3 years, $36.75 million

Grade: A

Even though they brought Samuel back, the Steelers still needed to sign another corner, so they went out and signed Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million deal. He’s coming off the best season of his career where he allowed a sub-50 percent completion rate. Great signing for the Steelers.

San Francisco 49ers

WR Mike Evans

Contract Details: 3 years, $60.4 million

Grade: A

I love this for the 49ers. They needed a receiver and their Super Bowl window is open. They didn’t care about the age, they care about the quality of player they’re getting in the near future, and Mike Evans is one of the best in the business. I don’t care what it cost them, this is a great pickup.

Seattle Seahawks

No signings yet.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TE Cade Otton

Contract Details: TBA

Grade: B

Cade Otton was one of the top tight ends available in a very thin TE free agent class, but the Buccaneers keep him off the market by bringing him back (details TBA). He’s a solid receiver with a connection with Baker Mayfield, but he’s also a really good blocker. This is great news for Tampa.

LB Alex Anzalone

Contract Details: 2 years, $17 million

Grade: B+

Alex Anzalone has been a really solid player throughout his career, and with Lavonte David potentially retiring, they needed to bring in another veteran linebacker. This signing makes a lot of sense for Todd Bowles.

RB Kenneth Gainwell

Contract Details: 2 years, $14 million

Grade: A-

Kenneth Gainwell was one of my favorite free agent running backs available this offseason. He proved last season that he is an elite pass catcher. Now, with Bucky Irving, the Buccaneers have to versatile running backs.

Tennessee Titans

WR Wan’Dale Robinson

Contract Details: 4 years, $78 million

Grade: A-

Wan’Dale Robinson has proven he’s one of the top slot receivers in the league, and he goes to Tennessee with a young, talented QB in Cam Ward. For $78 million, I love this deal for the Titans. Ward gets a 100+ catch, 1,000+ yard receiver to grow with.

TE Daniel Bellinger

Contract Details: 3 years, $24 million

Grade: D+

I know tight end is a need for Tennessee, but spending $8 million a year on Daniel Bellinger does not seem wise. He was a 200-yard receiver last year, and now he’s getting Dawson Knox-type money.

Washington Commanders

CB Amik Robertson

Contract Details: 2 years, $16 million

Grade: C

With Marshon Lattimore’s departure, the Commanders needed to get some help in the secondary. Amik Robertson is a solid player, but I don’t know that I’d rely on him to be a full-time starter. $8 million per year is a bit rich in my opinion, but they need the help, and he’s only 27.