This document provides a rolling list of NFL signings and trades for the 2026 season.
Quarterback Moves
Tua Tagovailoa to Falcons
The Falcons signed QB Tua Tagovailoa, formerly with the Dolphins, to a one-year contract. The Dolphins released Tagovailoa, incurring a $99 million dead salary cap hit. Tagovailoa joins a Falcons quarterback roster that includes Michael Penix, Jr.
Penix recorded nine touchdowns and three interceptions in nine starts for the Falcons last season.
He ranked 22nd in EPA per drop back and 18th in drop back success rate among qualifying quarterbacks before a season-ending ACL injury.
Malik Willis to Dolphins
The Dolphins signed QB Malik Willis, formerly with the Packers, to a three-year, $67.5 million contract. Willis led quarterbacks in EPA per drop back last season.
This signing suggests a run-heavy offensive approach for the Dolphins.
Dolphins Release Tua Tagovailoa
The Dolphins released QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit split over two years. Tagovailoa played six seasons with the Dolphins. In 2023, he recorded 4,623 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
Across six seasons, he ranked 17th in EPA per drop back and 13th in drop back success rate among qualifying quarterbacks.
He is now expected to seek a short-term, incentive-laden contract with a new team.
Running Back Moves
Kenneth Walker III to Chiefs
The Chiefs signed RB Kenneth Walker III to a three-year, $43 million contract, including nearly $29 million guaranteed. This move concludes his tenure with Seattle.
In 2025, Chiefs running backs Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco had the lowest rate of missed tackles and the fifth lowest rate of yards after contact per carry among NFL backfields.
Walker’s 2025 performance included 8% of his rushing yards coming from runs of 15+ yards, ranking fourth in the NFL.
Kenneth Gainwell to Buccaneers
The Buccaneers signed RB Kenneth Gainwell, formerly with the Steelers, to a two-year, $14 million contract. Gainwell ranked sixth in running back targets and fourth in receptions in 2025. He was also among the top five backs in receiving yards.
The Buccaneers ranked fifth in screen pass completions to running backs in 2025.
Tyler Allgeier to Cardinals
The Cardinals signed RB Tyler Allgeier, formerly with the Falcons, to a two-year, $12.25 million contract. He joins Trey Benson and James Conner in the Arizona backfield. In 2022, Allgeier rushed for 1,035 yards and three touchdowns on 210 carries.
In 2025, he averaged a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and 0.11 broken tackles per rush.
Rico Dowdle to Steelers
The Steelers signed RB Rico Dowdle, formerly with the Panthers. Dowdle joins Jaylen Warren in the Pittsburgh backfield. In Weeks 5-6 of 2025, Dowdle recorded 289 rushing yards and a touchdown as Carolina’s lead back.
In 2025, Warren ranked tenth in yards after contact per rush, while Dowdle ranked 13th.
Warren averaged 0.21 broken tackles per carry, compared to Dowdle's 0.17. Warren also had a higher yards per route run than Dowdle, who ranked 21st among qualifying backs.
Travis Etienne to Saints
The Saints signed RB Travis Etienne, formerly with the Jaguars, to a four-year, $52 million contract. In 2025, Etienne rushed for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns on 260 carries. He also recorded 36 catches for 292 yards and six receiving touchdowns, averaging 8.2 yards per reception. The Jaguars ranked fifth in offensive snaps with a lead in 2025.
The Saints had fewer offensive snaps with a lead than all but one team in 2025, and the sixth fewest with neutral script.
J.K. Dobbins Re-signs with Broncos
The Broncos re-signed RB J.K. Dobbins. Dobbins served as the Broncos’ lead back for most of the 2025 season before a Week 10 foot injury. Prior to the injury, Dobbins recorded 153 rushes compared to 50 for rookie RJ Harvey.
Dobbins' rushing success rate was 54% through ten games, compared to Harvey's 34%.
Harvey received 29 targets to Dobbins' 14 before Dobbins' injury, and was targeted on 28% of his routes.
Wide Receiver Moves
Mike Evans to 49ers
The 49ers signed WR Mike Evans, formerly with the Buccaneers, for his 13th NFL season. In his final season in Tampa, Evans recorded 30 receptions for 368 yards and three touchdowns.
From Week 14 to Week 17, he commanded 44% of the Buccaneers’ air yards and was targeted on 30% of his routes, accounting for 26% of the team's receiving yards.
In 2025, the 49ers ranked ninth in pass rate over expected, while the Buccaneers ranked 18th. The 49ers averaged 234 air yards per game, compared to the Buccaneers' 258. Brock Purdy was the NFL’s second most accurate downfield passer in 2025.
Wan’Dale Robinson to Titans
The Titans signed WR Wan’Dale Robinson, formerly with the Giants, to a four-year, $78 million contract. In 2025, Robinson ranked ninth in receiver receptions and 18th in wideout receiving yards.
He was targeted on 25% of his pass routes, increasing to 30% over the final six weeks of the season, during which he accounted for 34% of the Giants’ receiving yardage.
His average depth of target was 8.7 yards.
Jalen Nailor to Raiders
The Raiders signed WR Jalen Nailor, formerly with the Vikings, to a three-year, $35 million contract. Last season, Nailor recorded 29 receptions, 444 yards, and four touchdowns.
He ranked 76th among NFL receivers in yards per route and was targeted on 13% of his pass routes.
His performances included five catches, 124 yards, and a touchdown against the Ravens in Week 10, and a two-touchdown game against the Cowboys in Week 15.
Michael Pittman Jr. to Steelers
The Steelers acquired WR Michael Pittman Jr. from the Colts in exchange for a late-round pick swap. Pittman recorded over 5,200 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns over six seasons with the Colts.
In 2025, he ranked 55th among wideouts in yards per route run and 77th in yards per target.
He received 13 red zone targets in 2025.
Tight End Moves
Travis Kelce Returns to Chiefs
NFL Network reported Travis Kelce is expected to return to the Chiefs in 2026. Kelce, 36, maintained a 21% target per route rate in 2025 and had the sixth most receptions among tight ends.
He also ranked among the top four tight ends in receiving yards in 2025.
Greg Dulcich Re-signs with Dolphins
The Dolphins re-signed TE Greg Dulcich to a one-year, $3.25 million contract.
In 2025, Dulcich recorded 26 receptions for 335 yards and one touchdown over ten games, starting three.
His 2.7 yards per route run last season was among the highest in the NFL.