OFFICIAL 2026 Offseason NFL Free agents

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Memphis Ram said:
Late to the party on this one.

Probably should have posted this on in the 2026 Memes and Other NFL Fun Stuff or the Make Us Laugh thread.:laugh2:

My hope is that the team has the kind of free agency and draft period where this guy is fighting for a roster spot.
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That's doubtful. His roster spot is all but guaranteed.

Last week the Rams social media celebrated him by acknowledging he had 18 passes defended last year, which is tied for 2nd. The league leader had 19.

He needs to become more consistent, but that player is not in danger of losing a roster spot.
 
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Ram Ts said:
I thought Forbes had another year left on his deal and isn’t a FA until next year. Guess I was wrong.
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No, you were right he's still under contract for 2026. Which makes that Twitter post doubly stupid because Forbes still has a lot to prove before he's worth that kind of money.
 
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Ram Ts said:
I thought Forbes had another year left on his deal and isn’t a FA until next year. Guess I was wrong.
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This is correct. He's under contract for 2026.

The Rams also can exercise a 5th year option by May 2026 to keep him under contract in 2027.
 
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2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs

What will the Vikings, Cardinals, Colts and Dolphins do at QB? Has the A.J. Brown and Maxx Crosby trade buzz quieted? Which free agents are getting interest?
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Fowler: Free agent Jimmy Garoppolo heading to Arizona is a strong option, too. The Cardinals have interest, and Mike LaFleur is considered very close with Garoppolo. "That's his guy," a league source said. LaFleur can create a clean path to restart his quarterback room by adding at least one veteran and drafting a QB. That makes Murray and Brissett expendable, and the feeling in Indy is that Murray wants out of Arizona.

Something to keep in mind with Garoppolo: He has one of the league's best QB2 jobs with the Rams, who would welcome him back. Joining Green Bay as a No. 2 is also an option.

Who are the top sleeper free agents among execs?​

Every year, we comb the free agent market to identify players who might do better than fans or the media expect. These aren't marquee players, but they have enough interest to drive up contract prices to varying degrees, in no particular order.

  • Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss: He should be among the top three highest-paid off-ball linebackers in free agency.
  • Commodes offensive guard Chris Paul: He had 15 starts last season with a powerful style of play; starting guards with a pulse get paid.
  • Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown: He is well-positioned in the CB market after the top players are signed.
  • Raiders cornerback Eric Stokes: Here's another corner well-positioned; teams liked his tape last season, when he was finally healthy.
  • Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard: He capitalized on a starter role in Jacksonville and has early interest -- not on a huge scale, but he will be a starter somewhere.
  • Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor: He was never fully utilized in Minnesota, but the coaches love him.
  • Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar: The Y tight end market is en vogue. Kolar is a top option in that equation this year. He can block and catch.
  • Panthers center Cade Mays: Some teams anticipate he could make $8 million per year on a new deal.
  • Colts pass rusher Kwity Paye: He could be the fourth rusher on the market behind Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips and Odafe Oweh. He has 30.5 sacks over 74 starts.
  • Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone: Scouts and coaches like him more than the public. He has a market.
  • Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier: He will be a strong alternative for teams that won't be spending at the top of the RB market.
  • Dolphins offensive tackle Larry Borom: He's in position for low-end starter's money after starting 11 games for the Dolphins last season.
 
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methomas50 said:
Do it
View: https://x.com/MarvinParsells/status/2029971012968669219


Could Stafford and McVay resurect this guy?
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I Dare You Do It GIF
 
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kmramsfan said:
With guys like Pierce and Evans available in FA, and a relatively solid draft class this year, why bother with "potential resurrection" cases?
And don't forget that TuTu and Van Jefferson are available if you're looking for project wide outs in FA.
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I agree with you about the up-coming Draft Class at WR; and I really like Pierce (26) but he is going to get a HUGE deal. Evans will probably get around $20M.

Just don't see the Rams able to go there; especially given all the up-coming 2027 free agents ... Nacua, Dotson, Turner, Young, Avila, McClendon and Parkinson ... that's seven players I don't want to lose).

Now Thomas is 23 years old (24 in October) has a $1M salary and $2M cap hit in 2026. He's 6'3" and 210, and ran a 4.35. Thomas had an outstanding rookie season (87 receptions / 1,282 yards / 10 TDs).

I would be thrilled if the Rams could add Thomas for their 2nd ... Not sure #61 overall would get it done.
 
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Allen2McVay said:
I agree with you about the up-coming Draft Class at WR; and I really like Pierce (26) but he is going to get a HUGE deal. Evans will probably get around $20M.

Just don't see the Rams able to go there; especially given all the up-coming 2027 free agents ... Nacua, Dotson, Turner, Young, Avila, McClendon and Parkinson ... that's seven players I don't want to lose).

Now Thomas is 23 years old (24 in October) has a $1M salary and $2M cap hit in 2026. He's 6'3" and 210, and ran a 4.35. Thomas had an outstanding rookie season (87 receptions / 1,282 yards / 10 TDs).

I would be thrilled if the Rams could add Thomas for their 2nd ... Not sure #61 overall would get it done.
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I didn't even look Thomas up this time, but he's not really the reclamation project that I initially understood from the @methomas50 post that I responded to.
Yeah, I don't want to lose potential draft capital either by trading it for a wideout, when the draft has so many options at a much cheaper cost.
 
Tutu Atwell
Roger McCreary
Decobie Durant
Jimmy Garoppolo

Best chance for 2027 compensatory draft selections? (Besides coaches):oops:
 
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McVay and the Jags HC are friends. Whatever the reason his play dipped, or why the Jags are moving on from him, McVay would probably know it.
 
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