2026 NFL Free Agency, Live Updates: AFC West
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The Denver Broncos placed a second-round tender on nickel back Ja'Quan McMillian, a former undrafted free agent. McMillian has six career interceptions to go along with seven sacks and 16 tackles for loss in four seasons.
The AFC West’s free agency/offseason period began in retro mode a season ago. The Raiders decided to give Pete Carroll and Geno Smith an opportunity to run it back in Las Vegas. The experiment led to unfavorable results. As a result, Las Vegas went back to the Pacific Northwest in search of its next head coach.
Fast forward one year and a division rival repeated the test. The Chiefs reunited with a former Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator. Could he be left to devise a new offensive scheme minus Travis Kelce? It remains a potential scenario for many anxious Chiefs fans.
Alternatively, the Chargers enter 2026 following another playoff disappointment. The team refused to stand pat and infused its offense with a brand new philosophy.
Meanwhile, in Denver, there were a slew of coaching changes despite advancing to the AFC Championship game. One of its most significant involved a former NFL quarterback.
The AFC West enters free agency in an aggressive frame of mind. Will it continue over the next month-and-a-half?
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Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive free agents
- QB Gardner Minshew
- TE Travis Kelce
- TE Robert Tonyan, Jr.
- WR Marquise Brown
- WR JuJu Smith-Schuster
- WR Tyquan Thornton
- RB Kareem Hunt
- RB Dameon Pierce
- RB Isiah Pacheco
- OT Jawaan Taylor (released)
Defensive free agents
- DE Charles Omenihu
- DE Janarius Robinson
- DE Mike Danna (released)
- DL Jerry Tillery
- DL Derrick Nnadi
- DL Mike Pennel
- LB Jack Cochrane
- LB Leo Chenal
- CB Nazeeh Johnson
- CB Joshua Williams
- CB Jaylen Watson
- S Bryan Cook
- S Deon Bush
- S Mike Edwards
- LS James Winchester
Restricted free agents
- OL Mike Caliendo
- RB Keaontay Ingram
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- After not retaining offensive coordinator Matt Nagy (Giants), reunited with former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy to fill the same role
- QB Patrick Mahomes restructured his contract to free up cap space
- Reportedly agreed to trade CB Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick, 2026 fifth-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick
- Released DE Mike Danna, OT Jawaan Taylor
Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive free agents
- QB Trey Lance
- RB Najee Harris
- RB Hassan Haskins
- OT Trey Pipkins
- OT Mekhi Becton (released)
- OT Savion Washington (released)
- OG Zion Johnson
- OG Trevor Penning
- OG Jamaree Salyer
- OC Andre James
- WR Keenan Allen
- TE Tyler Conklin
- TE Will Dissly (released)
Defensive free agents
- DE-OLB Khalil Mack
- DE-OLB Odafe Oweh
- DE-OLB Del’shawn Phillips
- DL Da’shawn Hand
- DL Otito Ogbonnia
- LB Denzel Perryman
- CB Benjamin St. Juste
- CB Deane Leonard
- S Tony Jefferson
- LS Josh Harris
Restricted free agents
- OT Austin Deculus
- TE Tusker Fisk
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- Former defensive coordinator Jesse Minter left the team to become the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens
- After parting ways with OC Greg Roman, the team hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel to be its next offensive coordinator
- Hired former Western Michigan DC Chris O’Leary to be its next defensive coordinator
- Reportedly agreed to terms with DT Teair Tart on a three-year extension
- Released OL Mekhi Becton, OT Savion Washington, TE Will Dissly
Denver Broncos
Offensive free agents
- QB Sam Ehlinger
- RB JK Dobbins
- FB Michael Burton
- TE Marcedes Lewis
- TE Adam Trautman
- WR Lil’jordan Humphrey
- OC Sam Mustipher
Defensive free agents
- DL John Franklin-Myers
- LB Alex Singleton
- LB Justin Strnad
- S P.J. Locke
Restricted free agents
- RB Jaleel McLaughlin
- TE Lucas Krull
- TE Nate Adkins
- OG Alex Palczewski
- DL Matt Henningsen
- CB Ja’Quan McMillian (assigned a second-round tender)
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- The team decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and promoted passing game coordinator/QB coach Davis Webb to the same position
- Agreed to terms with former Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston to be its defensive passing game coordinator
- Placed a second-round tender on CB Ja’Quan McMillian
Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive free agents
- QB Kenny Pickett
- RB Raheem Mostert
- RB Zamir White
- WR Tyler Lockett
- WR Alex Bachman
- TE Ian Thomas
- OG Dylan Parham
- OT Stone Forsythe
- PK Daniel Carlson
Defensive free agents
- DE Malcolm Koonce
- LB Devin White
- LB Elandon Roberts
- LB Jon Rhattigan
- CB Darnay Holmes
- CB Eric Stokes
- S Jamal Adams
- S Terrell Edmunds
- S Lonnie Johnson
- LS Jacob Bobenmoyer
Restricted free agents
- DE Thomas Booker
- OC Jordan Meredith
2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
- Parted ways with head coach Pete Carroll after just one season
- Agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak on a five-year deal to be its next head coach
- Promoted defensive run game coordinator Rob Leonard to the role of defensive coordinator
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