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Let's overreact to NFL free agency: Fallout for two QBs, two trade targets and one RB on a big new deal

Are J.J. McCarthy and Michael Penix Jr. officially QB2s? Will Maxx Crosby and A.J. Brown actually leave their current teams? We sized up five free agency takes.

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Live tracking NFL free agency: Updates on signings, trades, cuts

We're following NFL free agency signings, trades, cuts, contract restructures and other moves as they happen.

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    Which NFL teams have improved the most in free agency? Five rosters that made the best moves

    We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.

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    CHIEFS ACQUIRE FIELDS

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    NFL NATION

    Titans spend more than $265M in free agency in attempt to turn franchise around

    Tennessee has spent the second-most money one week into the 2026 free agency period.

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    Boye Mafe to help fill void in Bengals' post-Trey Hendrickson era

    In 2023 and 2024, Mafe combined for 15 sacks. Can he reach the next level in Cincinnati?

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    Steelers' offseason moves hint at Mike McCarthy's offensive plan

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    Why Patriots QB Drake Maye was a good selling point to free agents

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    Glenn Guys: Jets coach brings in veteran leaders to help right the ship

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    Biggest questions facing Bears after free agent exodus

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    REACTION TO OFFSEASON MOVES

    What Kyler Murray signing means for Vikings, J.J. McCarthy -- and Justin Jefferson's fantasy value

    Will Murray resurrect his career and boost the Vikings' offense after being released by the Cardinals?

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    New and improved Baltimore Giants? How Isaiah Likely reshapes New York's offense

    Signing four former-Ravens kick-starts the transformation of the Baltimore Giants, commanded by John Harbaugh.

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    NFL DRAFT

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    Latest mini NFL mock draft: Yates projects picks 1-10 based on the free agency frenzy

    How has NFL free agency affected 2026 draft plans? Here are Field Yates' updated predictions for picks Nos. 1-10 after the first wave of deals.

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    Reid's updated NFL draft QB Hot Board: Strengths and weaknesses for the top passers

    Who are the best quarterbacks in the 2026 class? We sized up the top 12, starting with Fernando Mendoza.

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      'IT FEELS LIKE IT'S A BOYS' CLUB'

      Tension builds ahead of NFLPA leadership vote

      NFL Players Association representatives are set to vote on a successor to disgraced former leader Lloyd Howell.

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      'Banana Brees': Former Saints QB Drew Brees and Tyler Shough take in Savannah Bananas

      Brees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.

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      FANTASY FOOTBALL

      Guide to NFL offseason signings: Will Walker see heavier workload in KC?

      Your one-stop shop for fantasy football reaction to all the key player movement via free agency and trades.

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      Will Kyler Murray be a top-10 fantasy option? What does the move to Minnesota mean?

      Murray gets a fresh opportunity in Minnesota. What will it mean for the QB and Justin Jefferson, his new top target?

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