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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Kirk Cousins visits SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM) | Getty Images for SiriusXM NFL free agency is here and this is your place to track all the latest Las Vegas Raiders and NFL news and rumors during the entire free-agency process.
Check back often. We’ll update everything below in reverse chronological order:
Raiders offseason scorecard:
Traded: Defensive end Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for No. 14 pick n 2026 and a first-round pick in 2027 (TRADE CALLED OFF), quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round pick in 2026 to the New York Jets for a sixth-round pick.
Traded for: Cornerback Taron Johnson from Buffalo. Bills got a sixth-round pick and Raiders got Johnson and a seventh.
Departed in free agency: Quarterback Kenny Pickett (Panthers), Stone Forsythe (Panthers), defensive back Lonnie Johnson (Dolphins), guard Dylan Parham (Jets), cornerback Darnay Holmes (Falcons).
Released: Guard Alex Cappa.
Re-signed: Cornerback Eric Stokes, pass-rusher Malcolm Koonce
Restricted free agent re-signed: Defensive tackle Thomas Booker.
Signed: Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum, Minnesota wide receiver Jalen Nailor, Colts pass-rusher Kwity Paye, Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean, Packers linebacker Quay Walker, 49ers kicker Matt Gay, Steelers fullback Connor Heyward, Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young, Colts linebacker/special teamer Segan Olubi, G Spencer Burford (49ers), QB Kirk Cousins (Falcons).
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G Spencer Burford (49ers).
March 18
Another backup veteran quarterback is off the table as the Panthers traded Andy Dalton to the Eagles for a reported 2027 seventh-round pick. The Raiders will need a veteran presence behind expected starter Fernando Mendoza with Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco being among the options.
March 17
The Falcons have signed Raiders’ free agent cornerback Darnay Holmes.
As expected the Raiders are keeping restricted free agent, defensive tackle Thomas Booker. It was just a procedural move. Booker was solid last season after coming over in a trade from the Eagles for cornerback Jakorian Bennett.
The Raiders are hosting guard Spencer Burford on a visit. He’d might compete for a starting job if signed. He has history with Raiders’ coach Klint Kubiak.
The rest of the AFC West has been fairly quiet — until now. The Broncos traded for Miami wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for a package that includes the No. 3o overall pick. Waddle pumps some juice into Sean Payton’s offense.
March 16
The Raiders signed linebacker/special teamer Segan Olubi. He’s appeared in 51 career games and has 30 career tackles on special teams and he has two blocked punts.
The Kansas City Chiefs are trading for Jets’ quarterback Justin Fields. He will be Patrick Mahomes’ backup and could play early in the season if Mahomes isn’t fully recovered from his torn ACL. It could be a big break for the Raiders if they play the Chiefs early.
March 12
The 49ers signed former Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs. He was cut by the Packers this week.
The Raiders signed Seattle receiver/returner Dareke Young. He played for Raiders coach Klint Kubiak. He also plays on special teams. Could be a bottom-of-the-roster player.
The Commanders have signed running back Rachaad White. He was considered a fit for the Raiders.
The Raiders reportedly offered fullback Adam Prentice a deal, but he opted to stay with the Broncos. He was in New Orleans with new Raiders’ head coach Klint Kubiak, who had him with the Saints.
March 11
The Falcons have released quarterback Kirk Cousins and The Athletic reports the Raiders are expected to show interest for him to be a mentor to Fernando Mendoza. Cousins was in Minnesota with new Raiders’ head coach Klint Kubiak.
Defensive back Lonnie Johnson, who played for the Raiders last season, is signing with Miami. He was not a priority for Las Vegas.
ESPN reported the 49ers are expected to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk as soon as today. He has ties to the new Raiders’ staff.
March 10
ESPN reported Raiders’ tackle Stone Forsythe is signing with the Carolina Panthers. The Raiders had no plans to bring him back. He started 13 games for an injured Kolton Miller at left tackle in 2025.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter said he doesn’t think the Jaguars have interest on trading third-year wide receiver Brian Thomas. There had been speculation he could be traded and the Raiders were reported to be interested. But, apparently, there isn’t much going on.
Cornerback Nate Hobbs, who left the Raiders in fee agency last year, was released by the Packers.
Some restricted free agent tender news on Thomas Booker and Jordan Meredith.
March 9
Guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, a potential target for the Raiders, is signing with the Patriots.
Safety Alohi Gilman is heading to the Chiefs. Former Charger comes back to the AFC West.
Running back Rico Dowdle is signing a two-year, $12.25 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Linebacker Devin Lloyd is signing with the Panthers, three years, $45 million. The Raiders added two linebackers, Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, earlier in free agency.
Receiver Rahsid Shaheed is staying in Seattle. He was closely connected to Raider’s head coach Klint Kubiak.
Backup quarterback Kenny Pickett is signing with Carolina. the Raiders traded a fifth-round pick for him last summer.
The pass-rusher market is moving as Seattle’s Boye Mafe went to the Bengals and the Chargers’ Odafe Oweh went to Washington. There’s still some possible Crosby replacements out there including Trey Hendrickson.
The Giants signed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who was connected to the Raiders.
A first Raider has left in free agency as linebacker Jamal Adams has signed with the jets, who drafted him. He wasn’t a high-priority player for Las Vegas.
Seattle safety Coby Bryant, who was often connected to Las Vegas, is signing with the Chicago Bears.
Running back Kenneth Gainwell, considered a good fit for the Raiders, signed with Tampa Bay. Keep an eye out on Buccaneers’ running back Rachaad White for the Raiders. He was in Tampa Bay with Raiders’ GM John Spytek.
The Panthers are signing Eagles’ pass-rusher Jaelen Phillips. He had history with the Raiders’ coaching staff. There are plenty of pass rushers out there.
The Super Bowl MVP is coming to the AFC West as the Chiefs are signing running back Kenneth Walker.
The Colts re-signed wide receiver Alec Piece for a four-year, $116 million deal. The Raiders were interested. There are plenty of other wide receivers available.
The Raiders are reportedly making progress on a contract with cornerback Eric Stokes.
The Dallas Cowboys are trading for edge Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers.
Former Raiders’ fullback Alec Ingold signed with the Los Angele Chargers.
The Texans kept to guard option, Ed Ingram, off the market.
If the Raiders want Tua Tagovailoa, he’s available.
