The official start ofNFL free agencyis finally here.
Yes, plenty of movement has already taken place over the first two days of the league's negotiating period, with a bulk of the top unrestricted free agents already spoken for. But contracts and trades cannot become official until the start of the new league year at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and the stunningdissolution of the Maxx Crosby swapserved as a reminder of the difference between an agreement and a finalized pact.
USA TODAY Sports will have all the latest news from around the league on Wednesday, so check back often for updates on all the latest deals and moves:
Ravens move on from Maxx Crosby trade, strike deal with Trey Hendrickson
The Baltimore Ravens didn't take long to shift their focus after withdrawing from the Maxx Crosby trade.
Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson agreed to a four-year, $112 million deal with the team on Wednesday, per multiple reports.
The Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles had also been interested in Hendrickson, per The Athletic's Dianna Russini.
The former NFL sack king had held firm even as his desired market didn't materialize at the beginning of the league's negotiating window, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. His market shifted significantly in the aftermath of the Crosby trade falling through, Russini reported, with the Ravens making a late entrance.
Commanders boost pass rush further with K'Lavon Chaisson
Two days after forking over a massive contract to Odafe Oweh, the Washington Commanders are continuing to upgrade their edge rush.
The team agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with K'Lavon Chaisson, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported.
Chaisson enjoyed a career year in New England, where he posted personal bests with 7 1/2 sacks and 52 pressures. But the Patriots opted to move in a different direction with their pass rush, agreeing to a three-year deal with Dre'Mont Jones early in the negotiating window.
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Lions restructure QB Jared Goff's contract, free up cap space
The Detroit Lions are getting compliant with the league's salary cap ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline.
The team restructured quarterback Jared Goff's contract to create $32 million in cap space,according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press and USA TODAY Network confirmed the news.
The Lions lowered Goff's 2026 base salary from $55 million to $15 million by converting the difference to a signing bonus while adding a void year in 2030.
Daniel Jones, Colts could be nearing contract
After keeping Alec Pierce in the fold with a sizable extension, the Colts could be wrapping things up with Daniel Jones next.
NFL Media's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that the quarterback and the Colts have made "significant progress" toward a two-year extension.
Jones, who is still recovering from a torn Achilles suffered in Week 14, received the transition tag from Indianapolis to prevent him from becoming a true unrestricted free agent.
All eyes on Kyler Murray starting Wednesday
The start of the new league year means that several players will finally be hitting the open market. Among the most notable names: Kyler Murray.
The Arizona Cardinals quarterback's expected release is already in motion, but it won't become official until Wednesday. At that point, Murray will be free to sign with a new team.
The Minnesota Vikings have been widely reported to be a potential front-runner for Murray's services, though it remains unclear when a deal with the team - or any other franchise - might materialize.
Who are top free agents still remaining?
There are still a few marquee figures among the best remaining players onUSA TODAY Sports' ranking of the top 100 free agents, including:
1. Trey Hendrickson, DE/OLB
2. Rasheed Walker, OT
3. Kyler Murray, QB
4. Jauan Jennings, WR
5. Aaron Rodgers, QB
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:NFL free agency tracker 2026: News, rumors, trade buzz on Wednesday
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