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We've reached the fourth day of free agency as teams begin searching for bargains to fill needs
Mar 12, 2026 at 6:41 pm ET • 1 min read
The 2026 league year is underway in the NFL, and with the flipping of the calendar came the formalization of numerous free agent signings and trades. Plenty more are on the way. Thursday marks Day 4 of free agency and promises to deliver another batch of moves, especially as more than one-quarter of the top 100 players in Pete Prisco's rankings remain on the board.
All eyes are on Kyler Murray today as he takes his visit to the Vikings. He could be the next quarterback domino to fall after Daniel Jones yesterday agreed to a two-year, $88 million deal to remain with the Colts and move off the transition tag.
The edge rusher market also looks different heading into Thursday after Trey Hendrickson agreed to terms on a four-year, $112 deal with the Ravens. The collapse of the Maxx Crosby trade continues to reverberate throughout the NFL, as teams in need of pass-rush help just saw the most premier option come off the market.
Which team will be the most active today? The Commanders made myriad splashes on Wednesday with additions of Chig Okonkwo, Nick Cross, K'Lavon Chaisson and Charles Omenihu. Perhaps another franchise will spark a similar flurry.
Stay with us throughout Day 4 of free agency as we keep track of every move. We'll have updates and analysis right here as teams continue to build their 2026 rosters.
For more 2026 NFL free agency coverage:
- Team-by-team signings tracker: Full list of every transaction this offseason
- Top 100 free agents tracker: Updates on Pete Prisco's Top 100
- Top remaining NFL free agents: Best players still available
- NFL free agency Day 3 grades: Assessing the biggest moves
- NFL free agency winners and losers: The teams and players who defined Day 3
- NFL trade tracker: Breaking down every offseason deal
Vikings sign Kyler Murray to one-year deal
Pete Prisco's top free-agent quarterback if off the board, as Kyler Murray has signed a one-year, veteran minimum deal with the Vikings.
Kyler Murray signs with Vikings: Minnesota earns A+ for landing former No. 1 pick after Cardinals release
Commanders agree to deal with RB Rachaad White
The Commanders were down to one running back on their roster entering Thursday. Now, they've doubled that number, adding someone Jayden Daniels is very familiar with in the process. Washington has agreed to a deal with Rachaad White, per NFL Media's Mike Garafolo.
White, who played with Daniels at Arizona State, had 1,539 yards from scrimmage in 2023, albeit on low efficiency. His efficiency numbers have improved -- and his counting numbers have declined -- the last two seasons as he has shared backfield duties with Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker.
White, 27, brings major versatility to the Washington backfield; he has at least 40 catches each of his first four seasons in the NFL. He joins Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the Washington backfield.
Joe Burrow has painful history with Bengals' new free agent addition Jonathan Allen
With Jonathan Allen now headed to Cincinnati on a two-year deal, it's worth mentioning that he actually has a history with Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Back in 2020 when Allen was playing for Washington, he was in on the tackle that led to Burrow tearing his ACL.
Of course, Burrow will probably be willing to forgive him if Allen can come in and help improve a Bengals defense that was one of the worst in the NFL last year.
Bengals, Jonathan Allen agree to two-year deal
The Bengals and defensive lineman Jonathan Allen have agreed two a two-year deal worth $28 million per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The pact came just one day after the Vikings released Allen and fellow defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (who landed with the Packers).
Allen, who recently turned 31, played in all 17 games for Minnesota last season and registered 3.5 sacks and 68 tackles. Prior to that, he spent his first eight seasons with the Commanders, earning Pro Bowl recognition in 2021 and 2022.
It's a sizable pay day for a player whose productivity has dipped. Allen was Pro Football Focus' No. 84-graded interior defensive lineman in 2025, though his pass rush metrics ranked more highly than that. That's long been his strength. The Bengals will hope their system fits Allen's skill set better than Minnesota's did.
The Bengals have focused on the defense this offseason, adding safety Bryan Cook and EDGE Boye Mafe. Now, they'll hope Allen adds some heft and disruptive ability to the middle of the defensive line.
Is today the day for Kyler Murray?
The Vikings will welcome Kyler Murray to their facility today for a visit, according to ESPN, and are believed to be the favorites to land the No. 1 free agent quarterback. They have always been one of the few ideal landing spots for Murray as he seeks to rekindle his career, but whether they get a deal done today remains to be seen.
Among the teams that entered the offseason in search of quarterback help, the Vikings are just about the last one to make a signing. The Dolphins tabbed Malik Willis as their Tua Tagovailoa replacement, and Tagovailoa latched on with the Falcons. The Jets traded for Geno Smith as a bridge option, and the Steelers seem to be on track to bring Aaron Rodgers back. With everyone else going in other directions, the Vikings have a clear path to Murray.
Part of the calculus for the Vikings is whether they are ready to move on from J.J. McCarthy. The former No. 10 overall pick only has one season under his belt after missing his rookie year with a torn meniscus, and while it was a rough campaign that brought even more injury troubles, this is a player in which they have invested and who remains very early in his development at age 23.
That Murray requires only minimal investment should sweeten the potential deal for the Vikings -- or for any other potential suitor, for that matter. The Cardinals still owe Murray $36.8 million this year after releasing him, which sets the stage for him to take the league minimum or something close to it when he finds his new team.
Jacob Martin to join Titans on two-year, $11 million contract
Robert Saleh continues to add former players to his debut Titans roster. Edge rusher Jacob Martin agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with Tennessee, according to The Athletic. Martin spent half a season with Saleh in New York and was part of the defensive line rotation for his old (and now future) coach. This is his seventh team in six years.
A mid-career breakthrough saw Martin, 30, take on his biggest role to date last season. He tied a personal best with 14 starts and set career highs in tackles (39), quarterback hits (18), and sacks (5.5) as a high-motor pass rusher for the Commanders. If he carries that momentum into 2026, he could find a more permanent home with the Titans.
Bengals extend Orlando Brown Jr. through 2028 season
The Bengals have extended offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. through the 2028 season, the team announced. He was set to enter the final year of his contract and now agrees to a two-year extension.
The Bengals captain called it a "dream scenario" and said he didn't necessarily feel the need to test the market, wanting the stability of staying in Cincinnati, where he's been since 2023.
The 30-year-old's resume includes a Super Bowl ring, four Pro Bowl nods and a Water Payton Man of the Year nomination. He said his goal is to win a Super Bowl with Joe Burrow and Co., expressing his excitement over continuity in the locker room.
Brown was a third-round pick by the Ravens in 2018, playing there until 2020. In his career, he's started 120 of the 126 games he's appeared in.
It was just two days ago that Maxx Crosby was inches away from playing for the Ravens. A move away from the Raiders seemed like a foregone conclusion. But after the trade fell through, Crosby now indicates that he is staying put.
Crosby is under contract with the Raiders through 2029, so the only way he would leave anytime soon is through a trade. With him declaring "I'm back," it seems as though there are no transactions in the works.
