2026 free agency: Rodgers to Steelers, Murray to Vikings
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- Kyler Murray signed with the Minnesota Vikings on a 1-year, veteran-minimum contract after leaving the Arizona Cardinals, a stunning fall for the former No. 1 overall pick
- Aaron Rodgers officially returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the most recent top-100 free agent to come off the market
- 11 of the top 100 free agents from Pete Prisco's annual ranking remain unsigned, though all top 36 have signed
- Trey Hendrickson (Ravens, 4yr/$112M) and Tyler Linderbaum (Raiders, 3yr/$81M) headline the big-money signings from the top of the board
- George Pickens (Cowboys), Kyle Pitts (Falcons), and Breece Hall (Jets) were all franchise tagged rather than reaching free agency
- Post-draft signings don't count against the NFL's compensatory picks formula, giving teams a roster-building advantage in the late offseason
Why it matters: The Kyler Murray veteran-minimum signing signals a collapsed market for a former No. 1 overall pick — a Vikings landing spot couldn't lift his price. With 11 of the top 100 still unsigned heading into the NFL's quietest months, the late free-agent pool will continue to set the floor for veterans looking to revive their careers ahead of training camp.
