NFL Free Agency: Top Trades & Tags

0:00For the NFL, it's March 9th, and here's what's going on. NFL Free Agency for 2026 is underway. Legal tampering opened at noon on Monday, March 9th, with the new league year starting at 4 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, March 11th. Most top players will switch teams through deals or trades, though some got resigned or tagged early. Houston, Texans landed running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in a top trade. It pairs him with Woody Marks to fix last season's backfield issues. Analysts gave it an a-grade for his power running and pass-catching skills. Buffalo Bills picked up wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears for a second-round pick, earning an a-minus. He adds a durable deep threat for Josh Allen, and knows offensive coordinator Joe Brady from past work together. Los Angeles Rams also traded for cornerback Trent McDuffy from the Kansas City Chiefs, another a-mine-us move, to strengthen their defense. A few teams use franchise or transition tags to hold players.

1:02Indianapolis Colts tag quarterback Daniel Jones on a transition deal worth $37.88 million. New York Jets tagged running back Breeze Hall for 14.29. $3 million, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens for 27.2, $98 million, and Atlanta Falcons tied in cow pits for $15.045 million. These tags keep most players in place for long-term extensions, like last year's cases with Kansas City Guard, Tray Smith, and Cincinnati wide receiver. T-Higgins, expect more signings and trays as soon as the period heats up. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.