NFL Free Agency: Maxx Crosby Traded, Raiders Reset

0:00It's March 9 for the NFL. Let's get into it. The 2026 NFL Free Agency period is underway, with legal tampering opening Monday at noon eastern time. Teams can now negotiate with free agents, but no deals can be signed until Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. eastern when the new league year starts. Trades agreed upon earlier can also go official then. In one of the biggest moves so far, the Las Vegas Raiders traded star defensive end Max Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first round picks. This clears the way for Las Vegas to rebuild around their number one overall draft pick, expected to be Indiana quarterback for Nando, Mendoza. Fans and teams are buzzing over the shakeups, especially with 10 new head coaches this season, leading to coordinator changes and unexpected deals. The Raiders trade signals a full reset, while others like the Packers are shipping edge Russia with Sean Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2000, 27 fourth round pick.

1:00On the signing front, Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins agreed to a two year deal with $12 million guaranteed after starting, all 17 games last year. Dallas also restructured right tackle Terran Steele's contract, freeing up about $13 million in cap space right after landing Gary. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons are pushing hard for quarterback Tua Tagovi Loa, once Miami releases him Wednesday, absorbing over $99 million dollars in dead money. Travis Kelsey is set to return to the Kansas City Chiefs and why receiver Alec Pierce could land at least $27 million a year from. Interested teams, keep an eye on top free agents like defensive entry Hendrickson as things heat up. This episode is supported by our sponsor, see details in the description. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.