2026 NFL Free Agency Thread

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

We aren’t an attractive destination. You have a head coach who’s realistically on the hot seat. He’s going with first time coordinators.

That could be scaring potential free agents from wanting to sign here. At least the top tier.

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Hello darkness my old friend….

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

We aren’t an attractive destination. You have a head coach who’s realistically on the hot seat. He’s going with first time coordinators.

That could be scaring potential free agents from wanting to sign here. At least the top tier.

Yep, it seems we offered insane money for the top WR in Indy, 2m more, yet he says in Indy, yeah his brother is close, but that doesn't scream oh goody I get to play with Jayden Daniels and live in a disfunctional politically charged city for the next several years.
Not saying DC is a disincentive, but don't forget, we're currently at war too.
It's kinda a bad time to be selling move to Washington in general.

Of course if you live in a football only bubble, yeah it's the teams fault.
It may only be 5% of a factor, but it MIGHT be a factor at this particular moment.
NFL players are people just like us, with families and human concerns just like us if we were asked to move to a new city. It's not an easy thing to do.

But back to raw football what is going on? Wheres this aggressive free agency? Why no fruit with day one difference makers?
The one with the real answer is Alec Pierce.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

Yep, it seems we offered insane money for the top WR in Indy, 2m more, yet he says in Indy,.....

Where did you get that from? I haven't seen any news regarding that offer. I find it hard to believe that AP would be willing to sign 2nd tier WR to a big contract that is normally reserved for 1st tier WR.

[calia]

That Linderbaum contract is insane -- 50% more than any other interior lineman, ever. Really dumb. Happy that we're not the team identified as making massive overpays (at least, not yet).

[NC_Skins]

Our big signing:

Former Chargers DE Odafe Oweh reached agreement today on a four-year, $100 million deal including $68 million guaranteed with the Washington Commanders, per @DavidMulugheta
and Andre Odom of Athletes First.

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/20...040141/photo/1

Originally Posted by calia

That Linderbaum contract is insane -- 50% more than any other interior lineman, ever. Really dumb. Happy that we're not the team identified as making massive overpays (at least, not yet).

It's the Raiders. They have to pay well above premium to draw any talent.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Our big signing:




https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/20...040141/photo/1




It's the Raiders. They have to pay well above premium to draw any talent.

We’ll finally something, thank you Adam

[calia]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Our big signing:




https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/20...040141/photo/1




It's the Raiders. They have to pay well above premium to draw any talent.

And apparently so do we. Don't get me wrong, I like the Oweh signing. But at that price....

https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washing...20Round%20Pick

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by calia

And apparently so do we. Don't get me wrong, I like the Oweh signing. But at that price....

https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/washing...20Round%20Pick

25mil/yr is going to get you an average DE in today's market. Your top guys will be hitting 40+ a year now. He's still only 27 so definitely in his prime.

[88Commanders00]

Yeah, we finally have a big signing.

[88Commanders00]

We resigned Marcus to a 1 year deal for $7 million but he can make up to $11m with incentives.

[Brummie Brave]

Originally Posted by 88Commanders00

We resigned Marcus to a 1 year deal for $7 million but he can make up to $11m with incentives.

That's great news, I think he could have landed a starting gig somewhere

[calia]

I wonder if this means we are more likely to pick Downs at 7 if he's available than an edge. I would tend to think so. LB still a possibility too, but edge seems a little less likely.

And I hope this doesn't mean Hendrickson goes somewhere else in our division.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by calia

I wonder if this means we are more likely to pick Downs at 7 if he's available than an edge. I would tend to think so. LB still a possibility too, but edge seems a little less likely.

I would say yes, we are likely to miss out on the top 3 edge dudes, but the giants signing a lb helps us at that super fast lb guy, plus downs, and that amazing RB.
I still think they prioritize edge over those 3 though, even now. But shoring up edge, where we really could use two is a HUGE relief. If only this was done last year when the world was shouting for it. It now put in the possibility of a wr in the draft too, but I don't see where WR ends up being bpa at #7

[calia]

Tua to the Falcons. Honestly, putting aside that he should retire given his scary injury history, playing on turf seems like needless added risk.

[calia]

I see that we signed Tim Settle. Welcome back, Tim. With the exception of Tress Way and the subpar stadium, you will recognize nothing and no one.