Free‑Agency Grades & Big Contracts
Early free‑agency grades rolled out with the Kansas City Chiefs getting an 'A', Chicago a 'B+' and the New York Jets a 'D' — analysts are tracking 230+ moves, and one headline contract flagged was Alec Pierce’s $116M deal. The tracker coverage is updating live as teams reshuffle rosters and cap space this offseason NFL free agency grades — Chiefs A, Bears B+, Jets D; Signings tracker noting Alec Pierce’s $116M deal and 230+ moves.
Kansas City landed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III on a three‑year deal reported), and the club entered the legal tampering window having cleared roughly $21.7 million in cap room to work with, according to a team tracker. arrowheadaddict.com Chicago opened the period by leaning into its defense, signing linebacker Devin Bush and safety Coby Bryant reported), and added defensive tackle Neville Gallimore on a two‑year, $12 million contract while re‑upping veteran backup Case Keenum on a two‑year deal. espn.ph New York executed two headline trades — acquiring safety Minkah Fitzpatrick reported) and bringing back quarterback Geno Smith in a late‑round pick swap announced) — while also signing edge rusher Joseph Ossai and other defensive pieces, a spending pattern some analysts have flagged as an overpay on Ossai. espn.com Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce’s new four‑year pact contains roughly $84 million in total guarantees with about $60 million fully guaranteed at signing, per league reporting, and Pierce followed that deal after a 2025 season with 1,003 receiving yards and six touchdowns. sports.yahoo.com
