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2026 NFL Free Agent Tracker: Ranking Top 20 Signings by Contract Value

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20. Bryan Cook - S
Former Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Current Team: Cincinnati Bengals

Contract Value: 3 years, $40.25 million ($13.42 million AAV)

Another astute signing from the Bengals. Bryan Cook will lead the defensive charge next season.
1. Jaelan Phillips - EDGE
Former Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Current Team: Carolina Panthers

Contract Value: 4 years, $120 million ($30.0 million AAV)

One of the prized free agents this offseason, Jaelen Phillips immediately improves the Panthers' defense.
2. Alec Pierce - WR
Former Team: Indianapolis Colts

Current Team: Indianapolis Colts

Contract Value: 4 years, $114 million ($38.5 million AAV)

The Colts weren't about to let Alec Pierce walk in free agency. Let's see if the speedy wideout lives up to expectations.
3. Odafe Oweh - EDGE
Former Team: Los Angeles Chargers

Current Team: Washington Commanders

Contract Value: 4 years, $100 million ($25.0 million AAV)

Needing upgrades throughout their defense, the Commanders spared no expense in signing Odafe Oweh.
4. Tyler Linderbaum - C
Former Team: Baltimore Ravens

Current Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Contract Value: 3 years, $81 million ($27.0 million AAV)

The Raiders have a franchise quarterback to protect now. Tyler Linderbaum ensures Fernando Mendoza's NFL foray is a successful one.
5. Wan'dale Robinson - WR
Former Team: New York Giants

Current Team: Tennessee Titans

Contract Value: 4 years, $78 million ($19.5 million AAV)

The Titans may look back on this deal with regret. We'll give Wan'dale Robinson the benefit of the doubt -- for now.
6. Malik Willis - QB
Former Team: Green Bay Packers

Current Team: Miami Dolphins

Contract Value: 3 years, $67.5 million ($22.5 million AAV)

Desperate for an NFL-caliber starting quarterback, the Dolphins overpaid to land Malik Willis.
7. John Franklin-Myers - DL
Former Team: Denver Broncos

Current Team: Tennessee Titans

Contract Value: 3 years, $63 million ($21.0 million AAV)

The Titans are hoping that John Franklin-Myers will lead their defensive renaissance.
8. David Edwards - OL
Former Team: Buffalo Bills

Current Team: New Orleans Saints

Contract Value: 4 years, $61 million ($15.25 million AAV)

David Edwards is a much-needed upgrade, but we don't have faith in the rest of the offense.
9. Alontae Taylor - CB
Former Team: New Orleans Saints

Current Team: Tennessee Titans

Contract Value: 3 years, $60 million ($60.0 million AAV)

The Titans are designing the interior without having an architect to design the building. Alontae Taylor has his work cut out for him.
10. Boye Mafe - EDGE
Former Team: Seattle Seahawks

Current Team: Cincinnati Bengals

Contract Value: 3 years, $60 million ($20.0 million AAV)

The Bengals need to make defense a priority this offseason. Boye Mafe can't do it all himself.
11. Travis Etienne - RB
Former Team: Jacksonville Jaguars

Current Team: New Orleans Saints

Contract Value: 4 years, $52 million ($13.0 million AAV)

Travis Etienne is cut from the same cloth as Alvin Kamara, albeit with time on his side.
12. Rashid Shaheed - WR
Former Team: Seattle Seahawks

Current Team: Seattle Seahawks

Contract Value: 3 years, $51 million ($17.0 million AAV)

The Seahawks' prized trade deadline acquisition, Rashid Shaheed will be tasked with replicating his production for the next three years.
13. Jaylen Watson - CB
Former Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Current Team: Los Angeles Rams

Contract Value: 3 years, $51 million ($17.0 million AAV)

Pass defense was an area of concern for the Rams last season. Poaching the Chiefs' secondary is a good solution.
14. Zion Johnson - G
Former Team: Los Angeles Chargers

Current Team: Cleveland Browns

Contract Value: 3 years, $49.5 million ($16.5 million AAV)

The Browns needed to invest in their offensive line. Zion Johnson should help stabilize the unit.
15. Kwity Paye - EDGE
Former Team: Indianapolis Colts

Current Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Contract Value: 3 years, $48 million ($16.0 million AAV)

With cap room to burn, the Raiders brought in Kwity Paye to fill the void left by Maxx Crosby.
16. Cordale Flott - CB
Former Team: New York Giants

Current Team: Tennessee Titans

Contract Value: 3 years, $45 million ($15.0 million AAV)

I don't know if the Titans realize that poaching Giants' players isn't the magic recipe for success.
17. Kenneth Walker III - RB
Former Team: Seattle Seahawks

Current Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Contract Value: 3 years, $43.05 million ($14.35 million AAV)

The Chiefs know what they need. Kenneth Walker III should maintain his solid production in Kansas City.
18. Mike Evans - WR
Former Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Current Team: San Francisco 49ers

Contract Value: 3 years, $42.4 million ($14.13 million AAV)

Mike Evans' time with the Bucs has come to an end. Hopefully he can maximize production with the 49ers.
19. Quay Walker - LB
Former Team: Green Bay Packers

Current Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Contract Value: 3 years, $40.5 million ($13.5 million AAV)

The Raiders made several splashes during the legal tampering period. Quay Walker is part of the solution in Las Vegas.
20. Bryan Cook - S
Former Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Current Team: Cincinnati Bengals

Contract Value: 3 years, $40.25 million ($13.42 million AAV)

Another astute signing from the Bengals. Bryan Cook will lead the defensive charge next season.
1. Jaelan Phillips - EDGE
Former Team: Philadelphia Eagles

Current Team: Carolina Panthers

Contract Value: 4 years, $120 million ($30.0 million AAV)

One of the prized free agents this offseason, Jaelen Phillips immediately improves the Panthers' defense.

2026 NFL Free Agent Tracker: Ranking Top 20 Signings by Contract Value

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