NFL free agency's 10 biggest surprises: Maxx Crosby trade falls through, plus questions in New Orleans
By Jordan Dajani
Published on March 11, 2026.
The first day of free agency saw a flurry of activity, with the Los Angeles Rams acquiring another Chiefs cornerback and the Pittsburgh Steelers trading for Michael Pittman Jr. The Miami Dolphins traded safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets, who also received a new three-year, $40 million contract. The largest contract in free agency so far was Jaelan Phillips' four-year $120 million agreement with the Carolina Panthers. The Philadelphia Eagles wanted to retain their trade-deadline addition, but the Panthers outbid them. The most interesting quarterbacks looking for new contracts this year were Malik Willis and Kyler Murray. The Las Vegas Raiders spent $77 million on two linebackers during free agency.
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