Official 2026 Free Agency/Offseason/Non-Draft Thread

[Joemailman]

https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/g...ayers-for-2026

Consensus Top 100 NFL Free Agents - 2026
George Pickens, WR
Trey Hendrickson, EDGE
Tyler Linderbaum, C
Jaelan Phillips, EDGE
Daniel Jones, QB
Alec Pierce, WR
Breece Hall, RB
Rasheed Walker, T
Devin Lloyd, LB
Jaylen Watson, CB
Mike Evans, WR
Kenneth Walker III, RB
Kyle Pitts, TE
Odafe Oweh, EDGE
Malik Willis, QB
Jauan Jennings, WR
Tariq Woolen, CB
Jamel Dean, CB
Travis Etienne Jr., RB
Braden Smith, T
Khalil Mack, EDGE
Bryan Cook, S
Rashid Shaheed, WR
Aaron Rodgers, QB
Connor McGovern, C
David Edwards, G
Romeo Doubs, WR
Isaac Seumalo, G
Javonte Williams, RB
Wan’Dale Robinson, WR
Joey Bosa, EDGE
John Franklin-Myers, iDL
Devin Bush, LB
Deebo Samuel, WR
Kamren Curl, S
Nakobe Dean, LB
Coby Bryant, S
Quay Walker, LB
Isaiah Likely, TE
Boye Mafe, EDGE
Alijah Vera-Tucker, G
Joel Bitonio, G
Nahshon Wright, CB
Dallas Goedert, TE
Travis Kelce, TE
Demario Davis, LB
K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE
Jermaine Eluemunor, T
Jaquan Brisker, S
Kevin Byard, S
Jaylinn Hawkins, S
Dre’Mont Jones, EDGE
David Njoku, TE
Jalen Thompson, S
Leo Chenal, LB
Rico Dowdle, RB
Wyatt Teller, G
Kaden Elliss, LB
Calais Campbell, iDL
Ed Ingram, G
David Onyemata, iDL
Montaric Brown, CB
Bobby Wagner, LB
Reed Blankenship, S
Alontae Taylor, CB
Kevin Zeitler, G
Alex Anzalone, LB
Kwity Paye, EDGE
Jadeveon Clowney, EDGE
Rachaad White, RB
DJ Reader, iDL
Dylan Parham, G
Braxton Jones, T
Rasul Douglas, CB
Eric Stokes, CB
Tyler Allgeier, RB
Alohi Gilman, S
Cameron Jordan, EDGE
Cade Mays, C
Arnold Ebiketie, EDGE
Nick Cross, S
Christian Kirk, WR
John Simpson, G
Zion Johnson, G
Sheldon Rankins, iDL
Quincy Williams, LB
Kenneth Gainwell, RB
DaQuan Jones, iDL
Cor’Dale Flott, CB
Malcolm Koonce, EDGE
Chidobe Awuzie, CB
Cade Otton, TE
Joseph Ossai, EDGE
J.K. Dobbins, RB
Ar’Darius Washington, S
Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE
Greg Van Roten, G
Germaine Pratt, LB
Arden Key, EDGE
Matt Milano, LB

[Patler]

I think the Packers should allow Willis agent to talk to other teams right now for a sign and trade 3rd rounder in this draft. Pretty sure it would be legal. No downside whatsoever for the Packers even if it results in him reaching an agreement with a team and waiting for FA to sign it we are right back where we started, and you never know if a team will bite to ink him before other teams have a shot.

The only way that would work at this point is if the Packers put a franchise tag on him, to retain some level of ongoing team control. Right now, they have no team control.

[pbmax]

He wouldn't be obligated to sign anything. But he just might get an offer he is really interested in. Zero downside for either party involved. And no team would be obligated to send a pick. It literally obligates no one to anything, but lets teams get a jumpstart on talking with him. Its a 3 way win. The packers lose ZERO for allowing him to get out there.

Its just the math. No team is going to pony up more money and draft picks. If they are willing to pony up the money, they just wait.

The only position a team might be googly eyed enough to try this with might be QB. But its the most expensive option and I doubt teams would choose it.

Plus you have to defer the bonuses until after the trade which is a risk for the player. It almost would have to be guaranteed money.

[bobblehead]

That's also exactly the reason Willis would be nuts to do it..

He wouldn't be obligated to sign anything. But he just might get an offer he is really interested in. Zero downside for either party involved. And no team would be obligated to send a pick. It literally obligates no one to anything, but lets teams get a jumpstart on talking with him. Its a 3 way win. The packers lose ZERO for allowing him to get out there.

[bobblehead]

Walker is not stout enough to play Edge every down. Teams would run on him.

He's about the same size as Micah Parsons.

[pbmax]

Because if we open this door another team doesn't have to compete with 30 other teams.

That's also exactly the reason Willis would be nuts to do it..

[ThunderDan]

Walker has certainly shown flashes. But it is for a game here or there. He has the potential but hasn't been the wow guy for a 1st rounder. Keep him on the team with a "good" deal otherwise let someone else overpay for his services.

Whatever we do, don't do an AJ Hawk. Where we pay a middle of the road LB a top of the line contract.

[ThunderDan]

Do you resign Quay Walker? Shoot IDK that you do. Obviously in a perfect world you do since he's a big guy and a great athlete, but I just don't know about that boy as an ILB. Kinda would like to see him rush the passer a bit.

I think he signs a very friendly team deal or he is down the road.

He is OK but someone you are looking to replace for cheaper/better.

[Joemailman]

There are some interesting older DL FAs in the twilights of their careers who might be available more cheaply for limited roles. Chubb, Mack, Bosa and Campbell all might enjoy playing with Parsons.

Mack would be 1 year older than Peppers was when he joined the Packers.

[Patler]

There are some interesting older DL FAs in the twilights of their careers who might be available more cheaply for limited roles. Chubb, Mack, Bosa and Campbell all might enjoy playing with Parsons.

[call_me_ishmael]

Walker is not stout enough to play Edge every down. Teams would run on him.

Give him the reverse Purdue DT whose name I can't remember treatment. Chunk that boy up!

[Joemailman]

Walker is not stout enough to play Edge every down. Teams would run on him.

[call_me_ishmael]

Do you resign Quay Walker? Shoot IDK that you do. Obviously in a perfect world you do since he's a big guy and a great athlete, but I just don't know about that boy as an ILB. Kinda would like to see him rush the passer a bit.

[bobblehead]

Why would a team do a sign and trade when they can just sign?

Because if we open this door another team doesn't have to compete with 30 other teams.

[Joemailman]

Tom Pelissero
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The Dolphins are releasing veteran edge Bradley Chubb, per source.

Chubb had 8.5 sacks in 2025. He has been very injury prone in his career, playing in just 90 games in 8 years. He played in every game in 2025 after missing all of 2024 with an ACL.