2026 NFL Free Agency, Live Updates: NFC North
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Green Bay Packers free agent LT Rasheed Walker (No. 63 pictured) battles Lions free agent DE Josh Paschal (No. 93 pictured) during a Thanksgiving contest in 2023.
The 2026 NFC North free agency/offseason period comes on the heels of the Chicago Bears winning the division. After an 0-2 start, head coach Ben Johnson unleashed the wizardry of former number one overall draft pick Caleb Williams. Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen led a group that ranked first in the NFL in forced turnovers (33). As a result, the team is faced with some difficult decisions. Several key members of the secondary (Nahshon Wright, Kevin Byard, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson) are unrestricted free agents. How many of those players will be back?
The Minnesota Vikings are searching for a new general manager after parting ways with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. In Green Bay, vice president of player personnel Jon Eric-Sullivan left to become the general manager for the Miami Dolphins. The Lions chose a new offensive coordinator to lead a unit which ranked fourth in scoring offense.
Packers starting left tackle Rasheed Walker ranks as one of the division’s prized unrestricted free agents. Meanwhile, Detroit has at least five starters on defense poised to hit the free agent market.
Please visit this link for more updates over the next two months through April’s NFL Draft.
Minnesota Vikings
Offensive free agents
- QB Carson Wentz (re-signed)
- QB John Wolford
- QB Brett Rypien
- RB Ty Chandler (Reportedly agreed to terms with Saints)
- WR Jalen Nailor (Reportedly agreed to terms with Raiders)
- OT Justin Skule
- OT Matt Nelson
- OC Ryan Kelly (retired)
Defensive free agents
- LB Eric Wilson (re-signed)
- DL Jonathan Allen (designated post-June 1st release)
- DL Javon Hargrave (released and reportedly agreed to terms with Packers)
- CB Jeff Okudah
- CB Fabian Moreau
- S Tavierre Thomas (re-signed)
- P Ryan Wright (Reportedly agreed to terms with Raiders)
- LS Andrew DePaola (re-signed)
Restricted Free Agents
- LB Ivan Pace (placed original round tender)
- TE Ben Sims
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- Relieved general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah (49ers) of his duties on January 30, 2026
- Hired longtime Seahawks’ vice president of football operations Matt Thomas to a role as football administration consultant
- Signed DC Brian Flores to a contact extension on January 21, 2026
- Reportedly agreed with WR Justin Jefferson, OT Christian Darrisaw on restructured contracts
- OC Ryan Kelly announced his retirement
- Re-signed LB Eric Wilson to a three-year deal, S Tavierre Thomas on a two-year deal, LS Andrew DePaola on a one-year deal, QB Carson Wentz on a one-year deal
- Placed an original round tender on LB Ivan Pace
- Placed an offer sheet on OT Ryan Van Demark (one-year deal) and the Bills declined to match it
- RB Aaron Jones, CB Byron Murphy restructured their contracts
- Designated DL Jonathan Allen (Bengals), S Harrison Smith post-June 1st releases; Released DL Javon Hargrave (Packers), OC Zeke Correll
- Reportedly agreed to terms with QB Kyler Murray (Cardinals) on a one-year deal, CB James Pierre (Steelers) on a two-year deal, P Johnny Hekker (Titans) on a one-year deal
- Lost WR Jalen Nailor (Raiders), RB Ty Chandler (Saints), P Ryan Wright (Raiders)
Detroit Lions
Offensive free agents
- QB Kyle Allen (Reportedly agreed to terms with Bills)
- WR-Ret Kalif Raymond (Reportedly agreed to terms with Bears)
- TE Anthony Firkser
- TE Shane Zylstra
- OG Kayode Awosika (Reportedly agreed to terms with Chargers)
- OG Trystan Colon-Castillo
- OC Graham Glasgow (released)
- OT Taylor Decker (released)
- OT Jamarco Jones
Defensive free agents
- DT DJ Reader
- DL Levi Onwuzurike (re-signed)
- DL Roy Lopez (Reportedly agreed to terms with Cardinals)
- DE Marcus Davenport
- DE Josh Paschal (released)
- DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (Reportedly agreed to terms with Buccaneers)
- LB Grant Stuard (Reportedly agreed to terms with Rams)
- LB Zach Cunningham
- LB Ezekiel Turner
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (re-signed)
- LB Alex Anzalone (Reportedly agreed to terms with Buccaneers)
- CB Amik Robertson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Commanders)
- CB Avonte Maddox
- CB Jalen Mills
- CB Arthur Maulet
- CB Rock Ya-Sin (re-signed)
- CB Dicaprio Bootle
- S Daniel Thomas (Reportedly agreed to terms with Browns)
Restricted Free Agents
- WR Tom Kennedy (re-signed)
- DE Tyrus Wheat (Reportedly agreed to terms with Cowboys)
- LB Trevor Nowaske (re-signed)
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- In early January 2026, the Lions relieved offensive coordinator John Morton of his duties. They went on to hire former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to the same role
- Traded RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick, 2026 fourth-round pick and OG Juice Scruggs
- Released OC Graham Glasgow, OT Taylor Decker, DE Josh Paschal
- OL Dan Skipper announced his retirement
- QB Jared Goff restructured his contract
- Re-signed DL Levi Onwuzurike on a one-year deal, CB Rock Ya-Sin on a one-year deal, LB Malcolm Rodriguez on a one-year deal, LB Trevor Nowaske on a one-year deal, DT Myles Adams on a one-year deal, WR Tom Kennedy on a one-year deal
- Reportedly agreed to terms with OC Cade Mays (Panthers) on a three-year deal, OL Larry Borom (Dolphins), RB Isiah Pacheco (Chiefs), TE Tyler Conklin (Chargers) on a one-year deal, QB Teddy Bridgewater (Buccaneers), OG Ben Bartch (49ers) on a one-year deal, WR-Ret Greg Dortch (Cardinals) on a one-year deal, DE Payton Turner (Cowboys) on a one-year deal, DE DJ Wonnum (Vikings) on a one-year deal, LB Damone Clark (Texans) on a one-year deal, S Chuck Clark (Steelers) on a one-year deal, CB Roger McCreary (Rams) on a one-year deal, DB Christian Izien (Buccaneers) on a one-year deal
- Lost LB Alex Anzalone (Buccaneers), CB Amik Robertson (Commanders), DT Roy Lopez (Cardinals), DE Al Quadin-Muhammad (Buccaneers), LB Grant Stuard (Rams), OL Kayode Awosika (Chargers), WR-PR Kalif Raymond (Bears), QB Kyle Allen (Bills), DE Tyrus Wheat (Cowboys), S Daniel Thomas (Browns)
Green Bay Packers
Offensive free agents
- QB Malik Willis (Reportedly agreed to terms with Dolphins)
- WR Romeo Doubs (Reportedly agreed to terms with Patriots)
- TE John FitzPatrick
- OC Sean Rhyan (re-signed)
- OT Rasheed Walker (Reportedly agreed to terms with Panthers)
- OL Elgton Jenkins (released)
Defensive free agents
- DE Kingsley Enagbare (Reportedly agreed to terms with Jets)
- LB Quay Walker (Reportedly agreed to terms with Raiders)
- LB Nick Niemann (re-signed)
- CB Trevon Diggs
- CB Nate Hobbs (released)
Restricted Free Agents
- DE Arron Mosby (re-signed)
- DE Brenton Cox, Jr. (re-signed)
- DL Jonathan Ford (re-signed)
- S Zayne Anderson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Dolphins)
- OT Darian Kinnard (re-signed)
- RB Emanuel Wilson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Seahawks)
- RB Chris Brooks (re-signed)
- TE Josh Whyle (re-signed)
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes
- GM Brian Gutekunst and HC Matt LaFleur both agreed to contract extensions in late January 2026
- Former vice president of player personnel Jon Eric-Sullivan accepted the general manager position for the Miami Dolphins
- Former DC Jeff Hafley accepted the head coaching position for the Miami Dolphins
- On 2-6-26, the team hired former Arizona Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon as the team’s new defensive coordinator
- Reportedly agreed to trade DT Colby Wooden to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for LB Zaire Franklin
- Released OL Elgton Jenkins (Browns), CB Trevon Diggs, CB Nate Hobbs (Post June 1st)
- Agreed with S Xavier McKinney, LB Zaire Franklin on restructured contracts
- Re-signed OL Sean Rhyan on a three-year deal, RB Chris Brooks on a two-year deal, TE Josh Whyle on a one-year deal, OT Darian Kinnard on a one-year deal, LB Nick Niemann on a one-year deal, LB Kristian Welch on a one-year deal, DT Jonathan Ford on a one-year deal, DE Brenton Cox, Jr. on a one-year deal, DE Arron Mosby on a one-year deal
- Reportedly agreed to terms with CB Benjamin St. Juste (Chargers) on a two-year deal, DT Javon Hargrave (Vikings) on a two-year deal, WR Skyy Moore (49ers) on a one-year deal
- Lost QB Malik Willis (Dolphins), WR Romeo Doubs (Patriots), RB Emanuel Wilson (Seahawks), OT Rasheed Walker (Panthers), DT Kingsley Enagbare (Jets), LB Quay Walker (Raiders), S Zayne Anderson (Dolphins)
Chicago Bears
Offensive free agents
- QB Case Keenum (re-signed)
- RB Travis Homer
- WR Olamide Zaccheaus (Reportedly agreed to terms with Falcons)
- WR Devin Duvernay
- TE Durham Smythe (Reportedly agreed to terms with Ravens)
- OC Ryan Bates
- OC Drew Dalman (retired)
- OT Braxton Jones (re-signed)
Defensive free agents
- S Kevin Byard (Reportedly agreed to terms with Patriots)
- S Jonathan Owens (Reportedly agreed to terms with Colts)
- S Jaquan Brisker (Reportedly agreed to terms with Steelers)
- S Jaylon Jones (re-signed)
- S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Bills)
- CB Nick McCloud
- CB Nahshon Wright (Reportedly agreed to terms with Jets)
- CB Elijah Hicks (re-signed)
- LB D’Marco Jackson (re-signed)
- LB Jaylen Reeves-Maybin
- LB Amen Ogbongbemiga (released)
- LB Tremaine Edmunds (released and reportedly agreed to terms with Giants)
- DE Dominique Robinson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Texans)
- DL Andrew Billings
- DL Chris Williams (Reportedly agreed to terms with Falcons)
- DE Joe Tryon
- LS Scott Daly
Restricted Free Agents:
- OL Jordan McFadden (re-signed)
- DE Daniel Hardy (re-signed)
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- Former offensive coordinator Declan Doyle left the team to take the same role with the Baltimore Ravens
- Released LB Amen Ogbongbemiga, LB Tremaine Edmunds (Giants)
- OC Drew Dalman announced his retirement
- Reportedly traded a 2027 fifth-round pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for OC Garrett Bradbury
- Reportedly agreed to trade WR D.J. Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick
- Re-signed QB Case Keenum on a two-year deal, OT Braxton Jones on a one-year deal, OL Jordan McFadden on a one-year deal, LB D’Marco Jackson on a two-year deal, DE Daniel Hardy on a two-year deal, DB Elijah Hicks on a one-year deal, S Jaylon Jones on a one-year deal
- Reportedly agreed to terms with S Coby Bryant (Seahawks) on a three-year deal, LB Devin Bush (Browns) on a three-year deal, CB Cam Lewis (Bills) on a two-year deal, DT Neville Gallimore (Colts) on a two-year deal, DT Kentavius Street (Falcons) on a one-year deal, DT James Lynch (Titans) on a one-year deal, LB Jack Sanborn (Cowboys) on a one-year deal, WR-PR Kalif Raymond (Lions) on a one-year deal, OT Jedrick Wills (Browns) on a one-year deal
- Lost DE Dominique Robinson (Texans), WR Olamide Zaccheus (Falcons), S Kevin Byard (Patriots), DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (Bills), S Jaquan Brisker (Steelers), CB Nahshon Wright (Jets), DL Chris Williams (Falcons), TE Durham Smythe (Ravens), S Jonathan Owens (Colts)
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