Today marks the beginning of the NFL's tampering period. Starting at noon EDT, teams can contact and negotiate contracts with players' agents. LiveScore will be keeping you updated all day about the biggest moves and signings being announced. Here is everything that has been reported so far.
Colts trade WR Michael Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh
March 9th at 12:54 p.m. EDT
Less than an hour after Alec Pierce's extension was announced, the Indianapolis Colts traded wideout Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal will involve late-round draft pick swaps. Also, the Steelers are planning to sign Pittman to a three-year, $59 million contract extension.
Source: Adam Schefter
TE Isaiah Likely joins the Giants
March 9th at 12:54 p.m. EDT
Tight end Isaiah Likely is signing a three-year deal with the New York Giants, reuniting him with his former head coach, John Harbaugh. The deal could be worth up to $47.5 million with incentives.
Source: Tom Pelissero
QB Malik Willis signs with the Dolphins
March 9th at 12:48 p.m. EDT
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis is signing a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins that includes $45 million fully guaranteed.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Edge Rusher Jaelan Phillips signs massive contract with the Panthers
March 9th at 12:42 p.m. EDT
Pass rusher Jaelan Phillips is signing a four-year, $120 million contract with the Carolina Panthers that includes $80 million in guarantees. Phillips, who was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Philadelphia Eagles midway through last season, had five sacks last year as well as seven tackles for loss and 14 quarterback hits.
Source: Adam Schefter
Rams signing former Chiefs cornerback Jaylen watson
March 9th at 12:36 p.m. EDT
The Los Angeles Rams have signed former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson to a three-year deal. The contract is worth $51 million and includes $34 million in guaranteed money.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III joins Kansas City
March 9th at 12:23 p.m. EDT
Running back and Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III has agreed to a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. The contract could be worth up to $45.7 million with incentives and includes $28.7 million in guarantees.
Source: The New York Times
CB Eric Stokes returns to Vegas on $30 million deal
March 9th at 12:10 p.m. EDT
Cornerback Eric Stokes has re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a three-year, $30 million deal that includes $20 million guaranteed. After signing with Vegas last off-season, Stokes played in 16 games, where he recorded five pass deflections, 53 total tackles, and three tackles for loss.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Pats signing pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones to three-year deal
March 9th at 12:08 p.m. EDT
The New England Patriots have agreed to a three-year deal worth $39 million with pass rusher Dre'Mont Jones, who spent last season with the Tennessee Titans and then the Baltimore Ravens after he was traded on November 3rd. In 18 regular-season games, he recorded seven sacks, seven tackles for loss, and 24 quarterback hits.
Source: Jordan Schultz
WR Alec Pierce re-signs with Indianapolis for $29 million per year
March 9th at 12:04 p.m. EDT
Wide receiver Alec Pierce, one of the most coveted wideouts available in the free agency Class of 2026, is returning to the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year deal worth $116 million.
The soon-to-be 26-year-old had a breakout season with the Colts last year, setting career highs in receptions (47) and receiving yards (1,003). He also led the league in receiving yards per reception in 2024 (22.3) and 2025 (21.3).
Source: The Pat McAfee Show
TE Travis Kelce expected to return to Kansas City
March 9th at 11:27 a.m. EDT
Superstar tight end Travis Kelce is planning to return to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season after rumors swirled that he could play elsewhere next year. At 36 years old, Kelce is coming off his 11th consecutive Pro Bowl season, where he caught 76 passes for 851 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Packers send former Pro Bowl edge rusher Rashan Gary to Dallas
March 9th at 9:33 a.m. EDT
The Green Bay Packers are trading former Pro Bowl pass rusher Rashan Gary to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. In 16 games with the Packers last season, Gary had 7.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and 20 quarterback hits.
Source: Adam Schefter
Jets complete sign-and-trade deal for former All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick
March 9th at 9:27 a.m. EDT
The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are finalizing a trade that will send former three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to New York in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Additionally, the Jets are expected to sign Fitzpatrick to a three-year, $40 million deal, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
A five-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-Team All-Pro, Fitzpatrick was traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Miami Dolphins last June. There, he started 14 games for the 'Phins, recording an interception, six pass deflections, a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and a sack.
Source: Adam Schefter
CB Montaric Brown re-signs with Jacksonville
March 9th at 8:56 a.m EDT
Cornerback Montaric "Buster" Brown is staying with the Jacksonville Jaguars after signing a three-year, $33 million deal. In 12 starts last season, he recorded two interceptions and a team-high 12 pass deflections.
Source: ESPN
Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa
March 9th at 8:46 a.m. EDT
The Miami Dolphins are planning to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after the new league year begins on March 11th, the team announced. The 'Phins have designated Tagovailoa as a post-June 1st cut, which means his $99.2 million dead cap hit can be spread out over the next two seasons.
"I recently informed Tua and his representation that we are going to move in a new direction at the quarterback position and will be releasing him after the start of the new league year," said general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan in a statement. "As I shared with Tua, I have great respect for the person and player he is. On behalf of the Miami Dolphins, I expressed our gratitude for his many contributions, both on the field and in the community, during his six seasons in Miami. As we move forward, we will be focused on infusing competition across the roster and establishing a strong foundation for this team as we work towards building a sustained winner."
Source: NFL.com
Steelers bringing back CB Asante Samuel Jr.
March 9th at 7:43 a.m. EDT
Cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. is re-signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year, $4 million deal.
After undergoing spinal fusion surgery in April of 2025, Samuel was cleared to play in November, at which point he was signed to the Steelers' practice squad. On December 2nd, he was promoted to the active roster, where he started three games.
Source: ESPN
Houston and OL Ed Ingram agree to three-year deal
March 9th at 6:24 a.m. EDT
The Houston Texans have agreed to a three-year, $37.5 million deal to bring back guard Ed Ingram. The deal also includes $23.5 million in guarantees.
Ingram, who was taken by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, was traded to the Texans last March for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Ingram started 14 games for Houston, playing 98% of the team's offensive snaps.
Source: NFL.com
LB Eric Wilson returning to Minnesota
March 9th at 12:43 a.m. EDT
The Minnesota Vikings and linebacker Eric Wilson have agreed to a three-year, $22.5 million contract that includes $12.5 million guaranteed. In his first season with the Vikes, Wilson led the team in tackles for loss with 17.
Source: ESPN
