All articles tagged with #free agent
Brooks Koepka says returning to the PGA Tour has highlighted how different LIV Golf life is, notably the absence of equipment trucks and manufacturer support after parting with Dunlop/Srixon/Cleveland. Now a free agent under the Returning Member Program, he’s chasing full PGA Tour status while competing in the Oneflight Myrtle Beach Classic and eyeing a sixth major at the PGA Championship.
Free-agent wide receiver Chase Claypool is attending Green Bay’s rookie minicamp on a tryout, with coach Matt LaFleur noting his strong film and good shape as he eyes a potential spot with the Packers.
The San Diego Padres signed free-agent starter Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal (with a mutual option for 2027) to bolster a rotation hit by injuries; Giolito will build up in the minors before joining the big league club in mid-May, with a prorated salary around $7.1 million for 2026.
AEW president Tony Khan states Chris Jericho chose to remain with AEW after his return on the April 1 Dynamite, emphasizing Jericho was a free agent who always wanted to be with AEW.
ONE Championship has abolished its women’s strawweight division and released champion Xiong Jing Nan, making the 38-year-old a free agent as the promotion moves away from MMA. She hadn’t defended the title in four years, returned in 2025 at atomweight, then beat Meng Bo after missing weight by 1.5 pounds to run her record to 14 wins in her last 15 fights. Fans speculate UFC interest given her pedigree, though her recent weight history and market fit are factors, with talk of a Macau debut against Jessica Andrade and potential signings by other promotions like Rizin.
Free-agent quarterback Kyler Murray is set to visit the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday as he weighs a potential backup role in 2026, with the Rams among teams showing interest and leverage for 2027.
With the legal tampering window opening and the Steelers likely pursuing a veteran QB, Behind the Steel Curtain ranks veteran options in tiers: S tier is empty; A tier includes Kyler Murray, Anthony Richardson, and Malik Willis; B tier features Mac Jones and Geno Smith; C tier centers on Aaron Rodgers; D tier has Tanner McKee and Joe Flacco; and F tier covers Tua Tagovailoa, Jimmy Garoppolo, Andy Dalton, Carson Wentz, Jacoby Brissett, and Tyrod Taylor. The piece notes Murray’s low cost, Richardson’s upside requiring a trade, and Rodgers as a mixed-but-notable option for Pittsburgh.
Houston released veteran running back Joe Mixon after he asked for a move, making him a free agent as the Texans finalize a deal that would bring Lions running back David Montgomery to Houston. Mixon did not play last season due to a mysterious foot injury that required offseason surgery, saving the team about $8.5 million in cap space. He had 1,016 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024 and enters free agency with 7,428 rushing yards and 60 rushing TDs since entering the NFL in 2017.
Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 third-round draft pick; the 30-year-old has 31 points in 61 games this season and is in the final year of his contract, potentially becoming a free agent after the season. Dallas, riding a franchise-best 10-game win streak, adds scoring and physicality as Nashville continues its midseason roster shakeups ahead of a playoff push.
The Bengals aren’t applying a franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson, so he’ll be a free agent when the new league year starts; he posted a grateful farewell on Instagram, calling Cincinnati home now and forever after five seasons, a run that includes 61 sacks in 72 regular-season games plus 3.5 in the team’s 2021 Super Bowl run, making him a highly sought-after edge rusher in free agency.
PFF outlines a team-by-team guide for the 2026 NFL offseason, recommending a single external free-agent target for each franchise along with their rank and rationale for fit, scheme, and cap space. Examples include Jamel Dean (Cardinals) at corner, George Pickens (Broncos) at receiver, Devin Lloyd (Bengals) at linebacker, Khalil Mack (Packers) at edge, and Breece Hall (Chiefs) at running back, illustrating how teams can upgrade key spots regardless of cap room.
The Chicago White Sox agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract with reliever Seranthony Domínguez to bolster a rebuilt bullpen. A former setup man who has rebuilt after Tommy John surgery and added a splitter/curve last season, Domínguez could contribute in late innings and possibly close. The signing comes as Chicago reshapes its roster (including trading Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets to free payroll) and will require a corresponding 40-man roster move to finalize.
All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, including a no-trade clause, re-entering free agency after a 2025 season with Boston in which he hit .273 with 18 homers and 62 RBIs; the Cubs, who had recently acquired Edward Cabrera, may reshuffle infield duties with Matt Shaw likely at third and Nico Hoerner at second.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract, marking a significant move in their offseason, with Okamoto expected to be a key player at third base and versatile in the infield and outfield, while also representing a breakthrough in their efforts to acquire high-profile Japanese talent.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. after his extensive visit schedule, which included teams like the Panthers, Packers, Vikings, 49ers, and Bears. Samuel, a 26-year-old with notable playmaking ability, joins a Steelers defense that has struggled against the pass this season, aiming to bolster their secondary and improve their pass defense. His signing comes after recovering from spinal fusion surgery, and he is expected to make an impact to avoid a 'prove it' deal in 2026.