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NFL free agency<\/a>officially begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, with the start of the new league year, but teams can start negotiating and agreeing to terms with players at noon ET on Monday.<\/p>\n

In the lead-up to that negotiating window, teams can also re-sign their own free agents to extensions. And the franchise\/transition tag deadline<\/a>passed with four players receiving one: Cowboys WR George Pickens<\/a>, Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Sr<\/a>., Jets RB Breece Hall<\/a> and Colts QB Daniel Jones<\/a> (transition tag).<\/p>\n

Which teams could be interested in quarterbacksMalik Willis<\/a>andKyler Murray<\/a>? What’s the latest on edge rusher Trey Hendrickson<\/a> and running backKenneth Walker III<\/a>? And which big-name players are available as trade candidates?<\/p>\n

We’re tracking all the action of 2026 NFL free agency. Follow along live here with the latest signings, trades, cuts and contract restructures.<\/p>\n

2026 NFL free agency coverage:<\/p>\n

Top 100 rankings<\/a>| Grading big moves<\/a><\/p>\n

Cheat sheet<\/a> | Team previews<\/a><\/p>\n

Contract projections<\/a> | Big questions<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Free agency and trade market updates\"\"<\/p>\n

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