2026 NFL Free Agency Thread

[SkinsGuru]

Commanders signed TE Okonkwo and safety Nick Cross.

[WCommandersfan99]

Originally Posted by SkinsGuru

Commanders signed TE Okonkwo and safety Nick Cross.

2 excellent signings. Overall pretty happy with this FA class. A lot of needs were addressed. Would have like to have seen Jennings or one of the more notable wrs but like the defense being addressed with a lot of new studs. Love the Chenal and Oweh signings especially. Onto the draft next.

[skinsfan69]

we all don't know how these signings will pan out obviously, but AP had a plan and he is executing it nicely.

[Brummie Brave]

It may have gone under the radar but I see Sam Howell signed with Dallas

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Brummie Brave

It may have gone under the radar but I see Sam Howell signed with Dallas

SFCowboys already posted about it

[Brummie Brave]

Originally Posted by mredskins

SFCowboys already posted about it

Ah OK I must've missed that

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by Brummie Brave

Ah OK I must've missed that

It’s a joke about a poster SFRedskins that left the site when JD was drafted. He was a strong proponent of Sam Howell. Some think he may even have been Sam himself.

[Brummie Brave]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

It’s a joke about a poster SFRedskins that left the site when JD was drafted. He was a strong proponent of Sam Howell. Some think he may even have been Sam himself.

Thanks. It went straight over my head but yes I remember that now

[calia]

I am encouraged by the fact that the Cowboys and Eagles haven't done much in free agency. The Cowboys got Gary from the Packers and the safety from the Cardinals (Thompson), but otherwise didn't do much beyond re-signing some guys (Williams, Pickens (most likely), and Aubrey. The Eagles got picked over and basically picked up 1 quality FA in Tariq Woolen. The Giants did better, with Likely, Edmunds, and Newsome as good signings. I think we did a lot more to improve our team (and had a lot more to do than PHI and DAL, in any event). A lot can and will happen in the upcoming months, but this week has been encouraging.

[AnonEmouse]

Were Dallas and Philly in a position to do a lot in FA? Jones had to do their usual restructuring to get some room and even then not a lot. Roseman likes to get the comp picks, so he doesn't go all in on FA and they didn't have a ton off space to play with. No point competing with AP on players as we can outbid both of them.

[calia]

Originally Posted by AnonEmouse

Were Dallas and Philly in a position to do a lot in FA? Jones had to do their usual restructuring to get some room and even then not a lot. Roseman likes to get the comp picks, so he doesn't go all in on FA and they didn't have a ton off space to play with. No point competing with AP on players as we can outbid both of them.

Entirely fair points. Jones said that he was going to take some swings in FA (although his cap situation wasn't ideal), but he really didn't. Roseman also had some limits to what he could accomplish, but not all signings have to be splashy and there's really only 1 guy that moves the needle for them (Woolen). They just haven't done much at all. Of course, that could change if they trade AJ Brown. I'm just pleased that neither team seemed to get better (and Philly arguably took some real hits).

[OnceWeWereKings]

Originally Posted by calia

Entirely fair points. Jones said that he was going to take some swings in FA (although his cap situation wasn't ideal), but he really didn't. Roseman also had some limits to what he could accomplish, but not all signings have to be splashy and there's really only 1 guy that moves the needle for them (Woolen). They just haven't done much at all. Of course, that could change if they trade AJ Brown. I'm just pleased that neither team seemed to get better (and Philly arguably took some real hits).

I really worry about philly's draft. They have been very good at and improving their team through drafting the last bunch of years.

[Brummie Brave]

Josh Johnson has signed with the Bengals

[Brummie Brave]

Noah I gone to the Seahawks

[AnonEmouse]

Originally Posted by Brummie Brave

Noah I gone to the Seahawks

Mixed on this. I wondered at seasons end if he'd be better for us in a new D as he was good in '24. But he isn't a starter and didn't warrant starter money. No word on how much they're paying him, but it's a 1yr deal so probably a prove it contract. I guess Robertson is a straight replacement.

Still need an upgrade at CB if you ask me as Amos is the only nailed on starter. Would have been good to get someone like Newsome. There are no starting level CB's left worth chasing now (i.e. Diggs) so it's got to be a draft target. Given the depth now on DL, LB and having at least 1 better S (Downs in the draft?) the only 'blot' I see on AP's copy book is a starting CB and WR 1 or 2. And I guess given his limited options, it's not a surprise; we were never likely to rebuild the roster in one FA period alone.