NFL

Tight end Isaiah Likely agrees to 3-year, $40 million deal with Giants: Sources

Likely has 15 receiving touchdowns in his four-year career, which is second most by a Ravens player since the 2022 season.

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NFL Mar 9, 2026

Steelers to acquire WR Michael Pittman Jr. in trade with Colts: Sources

In Pittman, the Steelers are getting a veteran receiver with size, physicality and pedigree who led the Colts with 80 ca...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Malik Willis gets QB1 chance with Dolphins in win-win deal for both sides

Willis' standout Week 17 performance against the Ravens made it clear he deserved a chance to be a starter, and he got i...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

QB Malik Willis signs 3-year, $67.5 million deal with Dolphins following announcement of Tua Tagovailoa's release

Malik Willis has found a new home.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Panthers take big swing and land pass-rusher Jaelan Phillips on $120 million deal

The Panthers reach a four-year agreement with Phillips, the pass rusher they hope helps them take the next step.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Biggest swing in Ravens history, plus a free agency primer

Unpacking the Ravens' blockbuster, the best players potentially available at each position and a busy morning in Miami

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Steelers trade for WR Michael Pittman Jr., agree to new 3-year, $59 million contract

Pittsburgh rounds out its wide receiver room with Pittman's acquisition.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Rams add another former Chiefs CB, agree to 3-year deal with Jaylen Watson: Source

Watson was one of just two 2025 cornerbacks who played half their team’s coverage snaps and did not allow a TD, per Pr...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III agrees to 3-year deal with Chiefs: Sources

Walker rushed for 161 yards to become the first running back in 28 years to win the Super Bowl MVP.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Kenneth Walker III signing with Chiefs after Super Bowl MVP effort with Seahawks

Walker was named Super Bowl LX MVP after a 161-yard effort in the Seahawks' win against the Patriots.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Wide receiver Alec Pierce returning to Colts for 4 years, $116 million

Several teams were interested in signing Pierce, but he turned down more money elsewhere to stay in Indy, league sources...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Alec Pierce signs a reported 4-year, $116 million deal to return to Colts

Pierce was considered among the top available wide receivers in this year's free agency class.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Travis Kelce will return to Chiefs for 2026 season

Kelce is set to return to the Chiefs for his 14th season in 2026.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

2026 NFL Draft Breakdown: Miami (FL) QB Carson Beck

Miami quarterback Carson Beck brings six years of college experience, but his lack of anticipation and waning arm talent...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Rashan Gary trade grades: Reverberations of the Micah Parsons trade

The Cowboys bolstered their defensive line via trade (again).

NFL Mar 9, 2026

NFL continues to win the P.R. battle in its looming labor showdown with game officials

The NFL has interrupted the final hours before the start of free agency to engage in labor propaganda as to the union re...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Minkah Fitzpatrick trade grades: Jets get a leader, Dolphins pay for past mistakes

The veteran safety, a former All-Pro, is the kind of locker-room presence the young Jets need.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

2026 NFL Free Agent Rankings: Top 250 players

With conference championship weekend in the rearview mirror, the league’s focus has shifted to roster construction, pu...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Packers trade edge rusher Rashan Gary to Cowboys, will receive 2027 fourth-round pick in return

Gary piled up 46.5 sacks over seven seasons in Green Bay.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

2026 NFL Draft: Pro day schedule and results tracker

Follow along for a pro day schedule and live results for key 2026 NFL Draft prospects during their respective pro days t...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

NFL free agency grades 2026: The good, bad and ugly of key deals

As players agree to free-agent deals, we'll be grading all of the signings from The Athletic's list of the top 150 playe...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Packers agree to trade DE Rashan Gary to Cowboys for 2027 Day 3 pick: Sources

Gary, 28, was a 2019 first-round pick and the Packers’ longest-tenured player.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Dolphins trade veteran safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to Jets

Miami continues its rebuilding efforts with its latest splash move.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

NFL Top 100 free agents 2026: George Pickens tops the list

Daniel Jones, Tyler Linderbaum, Devin Lloyd and Trey Hendrickson round out the top five.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

2026 NFL free agency previews for all 32 teams

The legal tampering period opens Monday. Here's what to know about all 32 NFL teams before free agency begins.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Who are the best available NFL free agents? Trey Hendrickson, Daniel Jones lead the way

As NFL free agency begins, track all of the biggest names on the market right here.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

NFL free agency tracker: Each team's notable departing free agents, signings, trades after Day 2 of legal tampering

The NFL's free agency period kicks off with the start of the legal tampering period on Monday, March 9.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Tua Tagovailoa signs with Falcons after his release from Dolphins

Tagovailoa will compete for the Falcons' starting QB job with Michael Penix Jr.

NFL Mar 9, 2026

Dolphins to release QB Tua Tagovailoa, eat record $99.2M in dead money

The Dolphins previously made Tagovailoa one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history, but his run in Miami is now...

NFL Mar 9, 2026

2026 NFL offseason tracker: Signings, trades and cuts for all 32 teams

Keep tabs on every transaction during the 2026 NFL offseason with PFF's tracker, filled with exclusive player grades.