The official start of NFL free agency is March 11, but teams can begin negotiating and agreeing to terms with players on March 9

The NFL’s free agency period opens Monday with a 52-hour legal tampering period ahead of the official start of the new league year Wednesday. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III head the list of high-profile players who will be free to sign a contract with a new team.

The Patriots have over $55 million in cap space after releasing Stefon Diggs and 26 roster spots to fill before the legal tampering period begins Monday. Here are the best free agent fits:

The Maxx Crosby trade not only gave the Las Vegas Raiders some added draft capital, but also a lot of room to spend in free agency. Following 2025's brutal 3-14 campaign, Vegas owns the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft,

Teams with the most cap space get the first "picks" in this free agency mock draft

There are two teams Von Miller would be willing to play for in 2026. He won a Super Bowl with one of them.

The Minnesota Vikings made a call on whether to cut or restructure the contract of tight end TJ Hockenson ahead of free agency.

The Steelers have two of their best cornerbacks set to hit free agency and Pittsburgh will need to re-sign them or replace them.

A live-updating look at all things Chargers free agency.