As we move closer to the free agency officially kicking off on March 11, strategies are quietly shaping up behind the scenes. For three specific teams, the next few days could define their offensive identity for 2026 and beyond.

Sources report that the Patriots are preparing a major push for Alec Pierce, while their division rivals are not far behind with several key moves of their own. Check out the latest possibilities directly from the sources:

Pierce will be the first domino to fall

Alec Pierce confirmed yesterday what I first reported from the Senior Bowl- he’s ready to test the free agent waters. The four-year veteran, who was the second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 2022, will set the market for the receiver position once free agency opens. He’s expected to sign a deal in the range of $27 million per year, if not more. And the teams are already lining up.

I reported just before the Combine that the Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans are two teams ready to make a bid for Pierce. In the past few hours, I also learned the New England Patriots are hot for Pierce and are expected to make a big push for the wideout. This makes sense for them.

Just yesterday, the team cut Stefon Diggs, and they’ve displayed little interest in Mike Evans. Which brings us to the team that was projected to aim for Evans but has changed its mind lately.

The Bills will look to add another receiver

The Bills are close to adding receiver DJ Moore. According to Ian Rappaport of NFL Network, the franchise will send a mid-round pick to the Chicago Bears for the eight-year veteran. Last season, Moore caught a career low 55 passes with the Bears despite playing 17 games. But people in the league tell me the Bills will add another receiver to their depth chart via the draft or free agency despite trading for Moore.

Romeo Doubs is a name that’s been passed around in league circles as a receiver the Bills are expected to target. The four-year veteran finished his rookie contract with the Packers last season and is expected to sign a deal in the range of $12 to $14 million in free agency.

It’s unlikely Mike Evans ends up with the Bills, as was rumored the past month.

Buffalo showed a lot of interest in Evans last week during the Combine and was sure to make a move for the All-Pro wideout if he hit the free agent market, a story I first reported from the Senior Bowl. Hence, it was a bit of a surprise to many that the Bills made the move for Moore at this stage of the offseason. Where could Evans wind up now?

I’m told there’s a real possibility he returns to play with the Buccaneers in 2026. If the right deal is struck, though, consider the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders game as well.

The Seahawks expect Walker to price himself out of town

The Seattle Seahawks are hoping to sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III on a new contract before the running back hits free agency, but that is unlikely to happen. Sources close to the team say his market value, which will be in excess of $13 million annually, is out of their price range.

The team likes Zach Charbonnet as the feature runner, though the 2nd round pick from 2023 tore an ACL during the division round playoff contest against the Niners and underwent surgery to repair the injury last month. I’m told the Seahawks will sign a mid-level running back in free agency as insurance and could address the position in the draft.

Apart from these, other teams will also be vying to improve not just their offense but also their defense. It remains to be seen whether that happens through free agency or the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.