NFL free agency is upon us.
Beginning next Monday, March 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET, teams will be permitted to negotiate with representatives of pending free agents during what the NFL dubs its “legal tampering period,” which takes place ahead of the official start of the new league year on March 11 at 4:00 p.m. ET. At that point, all contracts tied to the 2025 season expire—triggering a free-for-all for unrestricted free agents to sign with the teams of their choosing.
Prior to the madness, Sports Illustrated has put together a guide for all 32 teams, outlining their pending free agents, positions of needs, available targets, and what will ultimately make the next several weeks successful for each club.
Free Agency Guide for All 32 NFL Teams
2026 free agents: Kyler Murray, QB; Jonah Williams, RT; Jalen Thompson, S; Justin Jones, DL; Calais Campbell, DL; Kelvin Beachum, RT; Aaron Brewer, LS; Greg Dortch, WR; L.J. Collier, edge; Zay Jones, WR; Blake Gillikin, K; Will Hernandez, RG; Pharaoh Brown, TE; Matt Haack, P; Simi Fehoko, WR; Josiah Deguara, TE; Michael Carter, RB; Channing Tindall, LB; Darren Hall, CB; J.J. Russell, LB; Zonovan Knight, RB; Travis Vokolek, TE; Chad Ryland, K; Joshua Karty, K, P.J. Mustipher, DL; Starling Thomas V, CB; Emari Demercado, RB; Starling Thomas V
Best available FA: Malik Willis, QB; Tyler Linderbaum, OL; John Franklin-Myers, DL
Free agency will be a success if the Cardinals ... can sign a bridge quarterback following the release of Kyler Murray and add young talent to build a foundation for new head coach Mike LeFleur. —Mike Kadlick
2026 free agents: David Onyemata, DL; Leonard Floyd, edge; Kaden Elliss, LB; Bradley Pinion, P; Arnold Ebiketie, edge; Dee Alford, CB; Feleipe Franks, TE; Elijah Wilkinson, LG; DeAngelo Malone, edge; Ronnie Harrison, S; Zane Gonzalez, K; Josh Woods, LB; Easton Stick, QB; Kentavius Street, edge; Khalid Kareem, edge; Teagan Quitoriano, TE; Elijah Garcia, DL; Sam Roberts, DL; David Sills, WR; Jovaughn Gwyn, LG; Tyler Allegeier, RB; Lacale London, DL; Tyrone Wheatler Jr., RT; Malik Heath, WR; Natrone Brooks, CB; Emory Jones, QB
Best available FA: Braden Smith, OT; John Franklin-Myers, DL; Alonte Taylor, CB
Free agency will be a success if the Falcons... continue to build up their defensive line while adding a protector for Michael Penix Jr. ahead of his first season in new head coach Kevin Stefanski’s offense. —MK
2026 free agents: Dre’Mont Jones, DL; Alohi Gilman, S; DeAndre Hopkins, WR; Kyle Van Noy, edge; Tyler Linderbaum, C; Ar’Darius Washington, S; Patrick Ricard, FB; Tylan Wallace, WR; Joseph Noteboom, LT; David Ojabo, edge; Brent Urban, DL; Taven Bryan, DL; Chidobe Awuzie, CB; Jake Hummel, LB; Tyler Huntley, QB; Daniel Faalele, RG; Charlie Kolar, TE; Jordan Stout, P; Isaiah Likely, TE; Keaton Mitchell, RB; Carl Jones Jr., edge; Dayton Wade, WR; Corey Bullock, C; Basil Okoye, DL; Carl Jones Jr. ED
Best available FA: Alec Pierce, WR; Tyler Linderbaum, OL; John Franklin-Myers, DL
Free agency will be a success if the Ravens ... not only add talent around franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson, but also build up a strong defensive unit, playing to new coach Jesse Minter’s strengths as a defensive play-caller. —MK
2026 free agents: Joey Bosa, DE; DaQuan Jones, DL; Larry Ogunjobi, DL; Matt Milano, LB; A.J. Epenesa, ED; David Edwards, LG; Tre’Davious White, CB; Mitchell Trubisky, QB; Damar Hamlin S; Reggie Gilliam, FB; Cameron Lewis, CB; Jordan Phillips, DL; WR Brandin Cooks; Matt Prater, K; Jordan Poyer, S; Darius Slay, CB; Shaq Thompson, LB; Gabe Davis, WR; Mitch Wishnowsky, P; Darnell Savage, S; Baylon Spector, LB; Ryan Van Demark, RT
Best available FA: Alec Pierce, WR; Trey Hendrickson, edge; Nick Cross, S
Free agency will be a success if the Bills … are able to sign Pierce or another top downfield threat to improve Josh Allen’s supporting cast. Bonus points if the Bills are able to shore up their run defense and/or pass rush by signing one of the top defensive linemen available. —Eva Geitheim
2026 free agents: D.J. Wonnum, edge; Yosh Nijman, OT; Cade Mays, C; Austin Corbett, RG; Brady Christensen, LG; Rico Dowdle, RB; Christian Rozeboom, LB; Hunter Renfrow, WR; Sam Martin, P; David Moore, WR; Nick Scott, S; Jake Curhan, RT; Isaiah Simmons, LB; Krys Barnes, LB; Robert Rochell, CB; Trevis Gipson, edge; Akayleb Evans, CB; D’Anthony Bell, S; Damarri Mathis, CB; LaBryan Ray, DL; Thomas Incoom, edge; James Mitchell, TE; Claudin Cherelus, LB
Position needs: OL, WR, edge, LB
Best available FA: Braden Smith, OT; Alec Pierce, WR; Trey Hendrickson, edge; Quay Walker, LB
Free agency will be a success if the Panthers ... upgrade their front seven. The Panthers finished tied for 28th in sacks last season and could take steps forward as a defense if they address their pass rush and run defense. —EG
2026 free agents: Kevin Byard, S; Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, edge; Ryan Bates, RG; Andrew Billings, DL; Chris Williams, DL; Amen Ogbongbemiga, LB; Durham Smythe, TE; Case Keenum, QB; Jonathan Owens, S; Jaquan Brisker, S; Travis Homer, RB; Olamide Zaccheaus, WR; Nick McCloud, CB; Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB; Devin Duvernay, WR; Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S; Scott Daly, LS; Nashon Wright, CB; Jordan McFadden, LG; Daniel Hardy, edge; D’Marco Jackson, LB; Braxton Jones, LT; Dominique Robinson, edge, Elijah Hicks CB; Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB
Position needs: C, edge, LB, S
Best available FA: Tyler Linderbaum, C; Trey Hendrickson, edge; Quay Walker, LB; Nick Cross, S
Free agency will be a success if the Bears ... bolster their defense. The Bears have room to better their defense at all three levels, and if they can add some quality pieces in free agency, it will help them take even more steps forward in 2026. –EG
2026 free agents: Trey Hendrickson, edge; Joseph Ossai, edge; Geno Stone, S; Joe Flacco, QB; Noah Fant, TE; Cordell Volson, LG; Lucas Patrick, RG; Marco Wilson, CB; Cam Taylor-Britt, CB; Cameron Sample, edge; Brian Asamoah, LB; Tycen Anderson, S; Jake Browning, QB; Jaxson Kirkland, RG
Best available FA: Jaelan Phillips, edge; Quay Walker, LB
Free agency will be a success if the Bengals ... add to their defense. The Bengals saw growth from some of their young defensive players toward the end of the 2025 season, but they still could use more help on that side of the ball, particularly at edge with Trey Hendrickson leaving the franchise. –EG
2026 free agents: Joel Bitonio, LG; Wyatt Teller, RG; David Njoku, TE; Cam Robinson, LT; Jack Conklin, RT; Ethan Pocic, C; Devin Bush, LB; Teven Jenkins, RG; Shelby Harris, DL; Corey Bojorquez, P; Jerome Ford, RB; Rayshawn Jenkins, S; DeAndre Carter, WR; Jerome Baker, LB; Martin Emerson, CB; Cameron Thomas, edge; Trayveon Williams, RB; Sam Webb, CB; Tre Avery, CB; Sam Kamara, DL; D’Angelo Ross, CB; Blake Whiteheart, TE; Anthony Kendall, CB; Mohamoud Diabate, LB; Ronnie Hickman, S
Best available FA: Tyler Linderbaum, OL; Braden Smith, OL; Alec Pierce, WR; Quay Walker, LB
Free agency will be a success if the Browns ... rebuild their offensive line and bring in a trusted receiver. The entire Browns’ starting offensive line is hitting free agency, and Cleveland must fix the line to give their offense a shot at improving. —EG
2026 free agents: Logan Wilson, LB; Kenneth Murray, LB; Donovan Wilson, S; Dante Fowler Jr., edge; Robert Jones, G; Jadeveon Clowney, edge; Payton Turner, edge; Sam Williams, edge; Jack Sanborn, LB; Miles Sanders, RB; Jalen Tolbert, WR; C.J. Goodwin, CB; Corey Ballentine, CB; Hakeem Adeniji, LT; Brock Hoffman, C; Juanyeh Thomas, S; T.J. Bass, G; Brandon Aubrey, K; Josh Butler, S
Best available FA: Trey Hendrickson, edge; Quay Walker, LB; Jaylen Watson, CB
Free agency will be a success if the Cowboys ... re-sign George Pickens and actually are proactive about adding talent on the defensive side of the ball. The Cowboys typically shy away from big free agency signings, but they cannot solely rely on the draft to address that side of the ball. —EG
2026 free agents: John Franklin-Myers, DL; Alex Singleton, LB; Adam Trautman, TE; P.J. Locke, S; Justin Strnad, LB; J.K. Dobbins, RB; Michael Burton, FB; Marcedes Lewis, TE; Geron Christian, LT; Adam Prentice, FB; Sam Ehlinger, QB; Lil’Jordan Humphrey, WR; Sam Mustipher, C; Matt Henningsen, DL; Ja’Quan McMillian, CB; Lucas Krull, TE; Dondrea Tillman, edge; Devon Key, S; Jordan Jackson, DL; Alex Pelczewski, LT; Jaleel McLaughlin, RB; Nate Adkins, TE; Tyler Badie, RB; Delarrin Turner-Yell, S
Best available FA: Kenneth Walker III, RB; Alec Pierce, WR; Quay Walker, LB
Free agency will be a success if the Broncos ... add to their skill-position group. The Broncos have a pretty complete team, but could use some more weapons for Bo Nix, especially if they do not re-sign J.K. Dobbins. —EG
2026 free agents: D.J. Reader, DL; Graham Glasnow, C; Alex Anzalone, LB; Amik Robertson, CB; Kalif Raymond, WR; Roy Lopez, DL; Marcus Davenport, edge; Grant Stuard, LB; Daniel Thomas, S; Al-Quadin Muhammad, edge; Avonte Maddoz, CB; Kayode Awosike, RT; Kyle Allen, QB; Jalen Mills, CB; Arthur Maulet, CB; Zeke Turner, LB; Zach Cunningham, LB; Trystan Colon-Castillo, C; Anthony Firkser, TE; Rock Ya-Sin, CB; Jamarco Jones, LT; Shane Zylstra, TE; Tom Kennedy, WR; Trevor Nowaske, LB; Tyrus Wheat, edge; Malcolm Rodriguez, LB; Dicaprio Bootle, CB
Best available FA: Connor McGovern, C; Cade Mays, C; Tyler Allgeier, RB; Yetur Gross-Matos, edge
Free agency will be a success if the Lions ... can lock down a starting-caliber center and replace David Montgomery. The offensive line needs some attention after the team parted ways with Graham Glasgow this offseason, and the running backs room will need to be addressed after Montgomery was traded to Houston. —Karl Rasmussen
2026 free agents: Trevon Diggs, CB; Quay Walker, LB; John FitzPatrick, TE; Malik Willis, QB; Sean Rhyan, C; Zayne Anderson, S; Nick Niemann, LB; Kristian Welch, LB; Darian Kinnard, RT; Clayton Tune, QB; Romeo Doubs, WR; Aaron Mosby, edge; Emmanuel Wilson, RB; Josh Whyle, TE; Lecitus Smith, RG; Bo Melton, WR; Jonathan Ford, DL; Kingsley Enagbare, edge; Christopher Brooks, RB; Rasheed Walker, LT; Brenton Cox Jr., edge; Donovan Jennings, RT; Kamal Hadden, CB
