2026 NFL Free Agency, Live Updates: NFC East

The NFC East largely disappointed in 2025 and head into a critical 2026 NFL Free Agency period. The Washington Commanders took a huge step back after quarterback Jayden Daniels went through an injury-plagued sophomore campaign. One year after winning the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles lost a home playoff game to the San Francisco 49ers. Both organizations have a number of looming free agent decisions to make over the next month-and-a-half.

In New York, the Giants parted ways with head coach Brian Daboll during the season. In January, the team hired former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to reinvigorate the franchise. The Cowboys endured a tumultuous season and still face a huge decision on wide receiver George Pickens. After placing the franchise tag on Pickens, can they agree to terms with him on a long-term extension?

We update all the transactions through free agency. Teams can begin the negotiation period on March 9, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys

Offensive free agents

• RB Javonte Williams (re-signed)
• RB Miles Sanders
• WR Jalen Tolbert
• WR George Pickens (franchised)
• OG Robert Jones
• OT Hakeem Adeniji

Defensive free agents

• LB Kenneth Murray
• LB Jack Sanborn
• LB Logan Wilson (released)
• CB CJ Goodwin
• CB Corey Ballentine
• S Donovan Wilson
• DE-OLB Dante Fowler, Jr.
• DE Payton Turner
• DE Sam Williams (re-signed)
• DT Perrion Winfrey (released)
• OLB Jadeveon Clowney

Restricted Free Agents

• OC Brock Hoffman
• OG T.J. Bass (second-round tender)
• S Juanyeh Thomas
• PK Brandon Aubrey (second-round tender)

2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:

• Agreed to part ways with former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus in early January 2026
• Reportedly agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Christian Parker to be its defensive coordinator
• Reportedly agreed to terms with RB Jevonte Williams on a three-year contract extension
• Placed the franchise tag designation on WR George Pickens
• OT Terrence Steele, DT Kenny Clark and S Malik Hooker agreed to restructured contracts
• Agreed with QB Dak Prescott, OG Tyler Smith and WR CeeDee Lamb on restructured contracts
• Released DT Perrion Winfrey, LB Logan Wilson
• Re-signed DE Sam Williams on a one-year deal
• Placed second-round tenders on PK Brandon Aubrey and OG T.J. Bass
• Reportedly agreed to trade DT Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick
• Agreed to trade a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for DE Rashan Gary
• Reportedly agreed to terms with S Jalen Thompson (Cardinals) on a three-year deal, S PJ Locke (Broncos) on a one-year deal, DT Otito Ogbonnia (Chargers) on a one-year deal, DE Tyrus Wheat (Lions) on a one-year deal, QB Sam Howell (Eagles) on a one-year deal

Washington Commanders

Offensive free agents

• QB Marcus Mariota (re-signed)
• QB Jeff Driskel
• QB Josh Johnson
• RB Chase Edmonds
• RB Austin Ekeler
• RB Jeremy McNichols
• WR Treylon Burks (re-signed)
• WR Noah Brown
• WR Chris Moore
• WR Deebo Samuel
• TE Zach Ertz
• OT Lucas Niang
• OT Andrew Wylie (re-signed)
• OT Trenton Scott
• OT George Fant
• OG Chris Paul

Defensive free agents

• DE Drake Jackson (re-signed)
• DE Jalyn Holmes
• DE-OLB Preston Smith
• DE-OLB Von Miller
• DL Deatrich Wise (re-signed)
• DL Sheldon Day
• DL Eddie Goldman
• DL Shy Tuttle (re-signed)
• LB Bobby Wagner
• LB Jake Martin
• CB Antonio Hamilton
• CB Jonathan Jones
• CB Marshon Lattimore (released)
• CB Noah Igbinoghene

Restricted Free Agents

• TE Tyree Jackson
• PK Jake Moody (re-signed)
• RB Chris Rodriguez, Jr.

2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:

• Reportedly mutually agreed to part ways with former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who went to join the Los Angeles Rams as a senior offensive assistant
• Promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to be its offensive coordinator
• After agreeing to part ways with former defensive coordinator Joe Whitt, the Commanders hired former Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones to be its defensive coordinator
• Reportedly agreed to terms with OL Laremy Tunsil on a two-year extension, OL Andrew Wylie on a two-year extension, P Tress Way on a one-year contract extension
• Released CB Marshon Lattimore, OC Tyler Biadasz
• Re-signed DE Drake Jackson, DE Deatrich Wise and DT Shy Tuttle on one-year deals. Re-signed WR Treylon Burks on a one-year deal, OG Nick Allegretti on a one-year deal and PK Jake Moody on a one-year deal
• Re-signed QB Marcus Mariota on a one-year deal
• Reportedly agreed to terms with DE Odafe Oweh (Chargers) on a four-year deal, DL Tim Settle (Texans) on a three-year deal, CB Amik Robertson (Lions) on a two-year deal, LB Leo Chenal (Chiefs) on a three-year deal

New York Giants

Offensive free agents

• QB Russell Wilson
• OT Jermaine Eluemunor (re-signed)
• OT James Hudson (released)
• OG Evan Neal (re-signed)
• OG Greg Van Roten
• OG Joshua Ezeudu
• OG Aaron Stinnie
• OC Austin Schlottmann (Reportedly agreed to terms with Titans)
• WR Wandale Robinson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Titans)
• WR Isaiah Hodgins (re-signed)
• WR Gunner Olszewski (re-signed)
• TE Chris Manhertz
• TE Daniel Bellinger (Reportedly agreed to terms with Titans)

Defensive free agents

• DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
• DE Victor Dimukeje
• DL D.J. Davidson
• LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
• LB Neville Hewitt
• LB Chris Board (released)
• LB Bobby Okereke (released)
• LB Micah McFadden (re-signed)
• CB Anthony Johnson (released)
• CB Cordale Flott (Reportedly agreed to terms with Titans)
• S Dane Belton (Reportedly agreed to terms with Jets)
• LS Casey Kreiter (Reportedly agreed to terms with Cardinals)
• P Jamie Gillan (released)

Restricted Free Agents

• DE Caleb Murphy (re-signed)
• DE Zaire Barnes
• WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton

2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:

• Parted ways with head coach Brian Daboll in 2025 and hired former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to the same position on January 17, 2026
• Agreed to terms with former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to the same position
• Re-signed OL Jermaine Eluemunor on a three-year deal, WR Gunner Olszewski on a one-year deal, WR Isaiah Hodgins on a one-year deal, OT Evan Neal on a one-year deal, LB Micah McFadden on a one-year deal, DE Caleb Murphy
• Released LB Bobby Okereke, LB Chris Board, CB Anthony Johnson, Jr., OT James Hudson, P Jamie Gillan
• Reportedly agreed to terms with LB Tremaine Edmunds (Bears) on a three-year deal, CB Greg Newsome (Jaguars) on a one-year deal, S Ar’Darius Washington (Ravens) on a one-year deal, P Jordan Stout (Ravens) on a three-year deal, FB Patrick Ricard (Ravens) on a two-year deal, PK Jason Sanders (Dolphins) on a one-year deal
• Lost WR Wandale Robinson (Titans), TE Daniel Bellinger (Titans), OG Austin Schlottmann (Titans), CB Cor’Dale Flott (Titans), S Dane Belton (Jets), LS Casey Kreiter (Cardinals)

Philadelphia Eagles

Offensive free agents

• QB Sam Howell (Reportedly agreed to terms with Cowboys)
• TE Dallas Goedert
• TE Kylen Granson
• TE Grant Calcaterra (re-signed)
• WR Jahan Dotson (Reportedly agreed to terms with Falcons)
• RB A.J. Dillon
• OG Matt Pryor (Reportedly agreed to terms with Cardinals)
• OG Brett Toth (Reportedly agreed to terms with 49ers)
• OT Fred Johnson

Defensive free agents

• DE-OLB Jaelen Phillips (Reportedly agreed to terms with Panthers)
• DE-OLB Azeez Ojulari (Reportedly agreed to terms with Falcons)
• DE-OLB Joshua Uche
• DE-OLB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
• DL Brandon Graham
• LB Nakobe Dean (Reportedly agreed to terms with Raiders)
• CB Adoree Jackson
• S Reed Blankenship (Reportedly agreed to terms with Texans)
• S Marcus Epps
• P Braden Mann

Restricted Free Agents

• LB Ben VanSumeren

2026 Free Agency report/Other Notes:

• Reportedly agreed to part ways with OC Kevin Patullo after one season. Patullo went on to become the offensive pass game coordinator for the Miami Dolphins
• Hired former Green Bay quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion to be its new offensive coordinator
• Reportedly agreed with DT Jordan Davis on a three-year extension
• Reportedly agreed to terms with CB Tariq Woolen (Seahawks) on a one-year deal, TE Johnny Mundt (Jaguars) on a one-year deal
• Re-signed TE Grant Calcaterra
• Lost DE-OLB Jaelen Phillips (Panthers), DE Azeez Ojulari (Falcons), LB Nakobe Dean (Raiders), S Reed Blankenship (Texans), WR Jahan Dotson (Falcons), OL Matt Pryor (Cardinals), QB Sam Howell (Cowboys), OL Brett Toth (49ers)

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