Official 2026 Free Agency/Offseason/Non-Draft Thread

[SudsMcBucky]

Looks like RG is gone.

https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2029992270087258331/photo/1

[Joemailman]

Coach Yac
@Coach_Yac

ESPN’s Dan Graziano predicts FA WR Romeo Doubs will sign a 3-year $49 million dollar contract, including $30 million guaranteed with the 49ers

“Doubs is still 25 years old (turns 26 in April) and is viewed by teams as a receiver who can thrive in a number of different schemes. He could be the guy this year that you look at and say, "Wow, he got that much?", Doubs caught 55 passes for 724 yards and six touchdowns in 2025.”

— Dan Graziano

[texaspackerbacker]

Just 27 years old and a former first round pick - the Packers ought to be interested if he isn't too expensive.

[Joemailman]

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter

Bears are releasing former Pro-Bowl LB Tremaine Edmunds, per sources. Edmunds has been a full-time starter in each of his eight NFL seasons, and he now will become a free agent with 900 tackles on his resume.

This creates $15 million of cap space for the Bears.

[Joemailman]

Rob Demovsky
@RobDemovsky

The Packers are planning to host the Arizona Cardinals for a joint practice in advance of their Week 3 preseason game pending league approval, according to a source.

The LaFleur brothers -- Matt and Mike -- will share the field this summer.

[Joemailman]

Bears have traded WR DJ Moore and a 5th round pick to the Buffalo Bills for a 2nd round pick.

Bears might be looking to trade picks for Maxx Crosby.

Trade puts Bears 8 million under the cap and Bills 32 million over the cap.

[Joemailman]

Jeremy Fowler
@JFowlerESPN

Packers are restructuring safety Xavier McKinney's contract for cap space, per source. Will convert his salary ($4.25M) to a bonus.

[Joemailman]

Jeremy Fowler
@JFowlerESPN

The Vikings are expected to release DT Jonathan Allen due to salary cap constraints, per sources.

The former Pro Bowler had 68 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 17 starts. The Vikings are $40-plus million over the cap and need to get under, thus the move.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

I wish it had been Wilson instead of Brooks, but whatever.

I read separate articles saying maybe the Packers go after Marshon Lattimore and/or Eric Stokes. I'd be happy with either, happier with both. Getting at least one proven FA Corner as well as drafting a good one is about what we need - the top need IMO.

Aaron Jones is apparently getting cut. Let’s welcome the “Little Engine That Could” back to cold, dark and dull Green Bay.

[texaspackerbacker]

I wish it had been Wilson instead of Brooks, but whatever.

I read separate articles saying maybe the Packers go after Marshon Lattimore and/or Eric Stokes. I'd be happy with either, happier with both. Getting at least one proven FA Corner as well as drafting a good one is about what we need - the top need IMO.

[Joemailman]

A solid move and less expensive than the tenders would be on a per year basis.

Yeah, Wilson just never figured out pass pro. Brooks is excellent there, and should get more opportunities to carry the ball. Won't create a lot of wow plays, but solid.

[pbmax]

The Green Bay Packers and restricted free agent running back Chris Brooks have agreed to a two-year contract worth $4.85 million, according to One West Sports Group, who represents Brooks.

The two-year deal will tie Brooks to the Packers through the 2027 season. It's possible he'll be elevated into a bigger role in 2026 considering Emanuel Wilson was not tendered as a restricted free agent and has an uncertain future with the Packers.

A solid move and less expensive than the tenders would be on a per year basis.

[Joemailman]

The Green Bay Packers and restricted free agent running back Chris Brooks have agreed to a two-year contract worth $4.85 million, according to One West Sports Group, who represents Brooks.

The two-year deal will tie Brooks to the Packers through the 2027 season. It's possible he'll be elevated into a bigger role in 2026 considering Emanuel Wilson was not tendered as a restricted free agent and has an uncertain future with the Packers.

[Joemailman]

Detroit took Houston to the cleaners on that one. Sheesh. Montgomery is good but he's getting older.

I see Chicago looking to poach that former Wisconsin center now after Dalton retired.Also I'm reading rumors that they're looking to trade for Maxx Crosby.

A lot will depend on how good Scruggs is. He's a former 2nd round pick who was a disappointment in Houston. Only started 1 game last year for a team that didn't have a good offensive line. Montgomery's role was diminishing, but he was still a tough, physical back who took a toll on a defense. I'm sure the Lions will be fine, but time will tell on who won the trade.

[Bretsky]

Detroit took Houston to the cleaners on that one. Sheesh. Montgomery is good but he's getting older.

I see Chicago looking to poach that former Wisconsin center now after Dalton retired.Also I'm reading rumors that they're looking to trade for Maxx Crosby.

I actually thought the former Badger Center would be a great fit in GB because we would not have to give up draft compensation and if we don't hit FA heavy we are going to get loaded with draft picks next year. I also think he's 28 so he's not "automatically eliminated" but that also means Shitbag would probably want him to a 1 year or 2 year deal. However, Green Bay hates Badgers