RFA/ERFA Tender Decisions: 3/2/26
Three clubs made decisions on exclusive rights free agents on Monday. Here’s a look:
Tendered:
- Dolphins: CB Ethan Bonner
- Rams: OL Justin Dedich, K Harrison Mevis, WR Xavier Smith
- Seahawks: RB George Holani, S Ty Okada
As an 11-game starter for last season’s Super Bowl champions, Okada is the headliner on this list. After going undrafted out of Montana State in 2023, Okada combined for just nine appearances in his first two seasons. He barely factored in on defense then, but that changed in 2025. Not only did the 26-year-old play in all of the Seahawks’ games, but he recorded a 66.13% defensive snap share. Okada posted 65 tackles, six passes defensed, 1.5 sacks and an interception along the way.
Mevis, undrafted from Missouri in 2024, couldn’t crack an NFL roster until the Rams added him to their practice squad last fall. He later replaced the struggling Joshua Karty, whom the Rams cut in late November. Mevis converted 12 of 13 field goals and all 39 extra points in nine regular-season games. The 23-year-old was perfect during a three-game playoff run in which he knocked in six field goals and nine PATs.
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/2/26
Monday’s lone minor move from around the NFL…
Philadelphia Eagles
- Signed: DE Ta’Quon Graham
Graham, a 2021 fifth-round pick from Texas, spent his first four-plus seasons in Atlanta. He amassed 51 appearances and 16 starts with the Falcons before they released him last November. During a career year in 2023, Graham started in nine of 11 games, registered a 41.98% defensive snap share, and totaled 34 tackles and eight QB hits. Graham closed out his Falcons tenure with four tackles in two games last year. A couple days after Atlanta parted with Graham, he joined Philadelphia’s practice squad. The 27-year-old did not see any game action with the Eagles, but perhaps that will change in 2026.
Texans To Release S Jimmie Ward
Safety Jimmie Ward has played his last down with the Texans. The team plans to release Ward, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports. The 34-year-old will contemplate retirement, Wilson adds.
After spending the first nine seasons of his career in San Francisco, Ward joined Houston on a two-year, $13MM pact in March 2023. The move reunited Ward with Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, who was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator from 2021-22.
Ward was a full-time starter in each of his first two years with the Texans, but his long-running injury troubles transferred to Houston. He logged just one full season in San Francisco and missed between one and nine games in the other eight years.
Ward went on to post back-to-back 10-game seasons with the Texans. Hip and hamstring problems limited Ward in 2023, and groin and foot issues shelved him the next season.
As Ward was recovering from two foot surgeries last offseason, he was arrested twice – first in June on an assault family violence impeding breath/circulation charge and again in August for violating his bail by consuming alcohol. The league moved Ward from the reserve/PUP list to the commissioner’s exempt list in late August. Ward’s case went before a grand jury in September, but the prosecution did not proceed with felony domestic violence charges. He then came off the commissioner’s exempt list. There was optimism at the time that Ward would play in 2025, but he stayed on the reserve/PUP list all season.
Ward would have been due a $2.75MM base salary had the Texans gone forward with him next season. In releasing Ward, the Texans will save $750K while taking on $2MM in dead money. Houston is roughly $8.6MM over the cap as of now.
Lions Release OL Graham Glasgow
Graham Glasgow will not remain in place with the Lions for 2026. The veteran offensive lineman was released on Monday, per a team announcement. 
Glasgow had been mentioned as a likely cut candidate dating back to January, so today’s news comes as little surprise. He was due to collect a $500K roster bonus next week and then a base salary of $6.5MM next season. Instead of keeping Glasgow in the fold at a cap hit of $8.44MM, the Lions will free up $5.56MM with a release.
“I’m grateful for the seven years I’ve spent as a Detroit Lion,” Glasgow said in part during a statement posted on X in the wake of today’s news. “I’m thankful for the great teammates, coaches, and friends I had along the way. I love this city and the fans that have supported me for the better part of a decade. There truly was no place I would have rather been.”
Attention will now turn to the 32-year-old intentions regarding his playing career. In January, Glasgow was named as a candidate to retire in the event his Lions tenure ended. With that having taken place, it will be interesting to see if he aims to land a new opportunity in free agency or elects to hang up his cleats.
A Lions draftee in 2016, Glasgow handled starting roles at guard and center while playing out his rookie contract. The former third-rounder landed a big-ticket free agent deal with Denver, and he remained there for three seasons. Upon being cut by the Broncos, Glasgow returned to Detroit in 2023. Since then, he has continued to serve as a key presence up front.
Glasgow’s most familiar position has been guard during his career, but he was given center duties in 2025 due to the retirement of Frank Ragnow. Things did not go according to plan, and a regression in terms of the Lions’ level of play along the interior of the offensive line was a key factor in their inability to reach the playoffs. Bringing in upgrades this spring will be a major priority.
Efforts on that front have already begun, with the Lions acquiring Juice Scruggs from the Texans in the David Montgomery trade worked out this morning. Scruggs has experience at both center and guard, and it will be interesting to see how the pending 2026 free agent fits into Detroit’s plans for next year. Tate Ratledge, meanwhile, could take over center duties during his second NFL season after operating at guard as a rookie.
Dolphins Release OL Liam Eichenberg
Liam Eichenberg missed all of the 2025 season. If he is to continue his NFL career, it will take place with a new team. 
The Dolphins announced on Monday that Eichenberg has been released. A knee injury landed the veteran offensive lineman on the PUP list during roster cutdowns in August. He remained there throughout the campaign, leaving open the possibility of a move such as this one. Eichenberg intends to play in 2026, but he is now a free agent.
After playing out his rookie contract with Miami, the Notre Dame product re-upped on a one-year deal. Since he was never activated from the PUP list, that contract would have tolled to 2026 had the Dolphins retained him. Instead, the team will move on while Eichenberg will begin the process of finding his next gig. His market will no doubt be tepid given the length of his absence. This move is coming with a failed physical designation, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.
Eichenberg made 60 appearances and 52 starts during his tenure with the Dolphins. The former second-rounder has seen time at every O-line position, and his versatility could be valued by interested teams. After playing as a tackle during his rookie campaign, Eichenberg has exclusively been used on the interior. He saw time at center in 2023, but otherwise his most common position has been guard.
The 28-year-old will thus likely be targeted as an option for starting guard duties during his time on the open market. That position has already seen changes in Miami’s case, with James Daniels one of the many incumbent players cut by the new decision-making tandem of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. With this Eichenberg release now taking place, additions along the interior of the offensive line will clearly be a priority for Miami.
The Dolphins are narrowly under the 2026 cap ceiling as things stand. Further cost-shedding moves will be required as a result, although managing to add financial flexibility through a Tua Tagovailoa trade remains highly unlikely.
Commanders To Release CB Marshon Lattimore
To no surprise, Marshon Lattimore will not return to the Commanders in 2026. The veteran cornerback is set to reach free agency early. 
Lattimore will be released, the expectation of which was first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Multiple reports have since confirmed that Washington has informed Lattimore of the decision to cut him. His tenure in the nation’s capital is coming to an end after only 14 combined regular and postseason games played.
An ACL tear brought Lattimore’s 2025 season to an abrupt end. Since then, many have expected a parting of ways to take place, with the former Saint having failed to meet expectations when healthy. This move will no doubt be finalized before March 15, the point at which Lattimore was due to collect a $2MM roster bonus. In the absence of guaranteed money to account for, this decision will clear $18.5MM in cap space without generating any dead money.
Ahead of the 2024 deadline, Lattimore was traded by the Saints to the Commanders. New Orleans added multiple draft picks as a result of the swap, aiding in the team’s ongoing effort to develop a new core. Washington, meanwhile, used Lattimore as a starter during the run to the NFC title game. Things did not go according to plan, though, and the four-time Pro Bowler surrendered a 93 passer rating and two touchdowns as the nearest defender this past season prior to his injury.
That regression in coverage, coupled with the fact he is recovering from the ACL tear, will no doubt hinder Lattimore’s market. He will get a head start on free agency and begin to gauge his options, but a far less lucrative pact than his 2021 extension (five years, $97MM) will be in store. Lattimore has 108 appearances – all of them starts – to his name in the NFL, so he will offer plenty of experience to his next team. Josina Anderson of The Exhibit notes the former Defensive Rookie of the Year intends to continue his career in 2026.
Washington worked out an extension agreement with guard Nick Allegretti earlier today. The team already had more 2026 cap space to work with than most others entering Monday, but moving on from Lattimore will add even further to the Commanders’ spending power. After ranking 28th against the pass last season, Washington will no doubt look to contribute free agent and draft resources to additions at the cornerback spot.
Commanders To Extend G Nick Allegretti
Monday continues to be busy with respect to offensive line news around the NFL. The Commanders are among the teams making a move on that front. 
Guard Nick Allegretti has agreed to a new two-year deal with Washington, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. He was set to enter 2026 as a pending free agent, but that will no longer be the case. Allegretti has been in place with the Commanders for the past two seasons, and his tenure will continue.
After playing out his rookie contract with the Chiefs, Allegretti re-signed on a one-year pact. That was followed by a multi-year commitment on Washington’s part. The former seventh-round pick secured $16MM on a three-year Commanders accord. Terms on this new deal have not yet emerged, but Allegretti’s time in the nation’s capital will stretch beyond next season thanks to it.
Chris Paul is among the guards who are set to reach free agency next month. He could price himself out of Washington with a strong market, something which would increase the value in keeping Allegretti in the fold. After operating as a full-time starter in 2024, Allegretti was relegated to backup duties for much of this past season. The Illinois product has seen plenty of time at guard in his career, but he filled in at center for the final two games of the 2025 campaign in place of Tyler Biadasz.
Biadasz was recently released, creating an opening at the center spot. Allegretti – who will turn 30 in April – could be a candidate to fill in at that position. Otherwise, he will look to earn playing time at guard. He and Andrew Wylie have both landed new Commanders deals in advance of the new league year beginning next week. Washington’s attention up front may now increasingly turn to an extension for left tackle Laremy Tunsil.
Washington entered Monday near the league lead in terms of 2026 cap space. Nevertheless, this Allegretti extension could lower his scheduled cap charge ($7.18MM) for next season.
Bengals Re-Sign G Dalton Risner
Dalton Risner‘s time in Cincinnati will continue in 2026. The veteran guard has been re-signed, the team announced on Monday. 
This is a one-year pact, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports it has a maximum value of $5MM. Risner will be in line for a considerable raise depending on the incentives present in this new contract. Signing with Cincinnati shortly before the start of this past season, Risner secured just $1.34MM after playing out a pair of one-year Vikings deals each worth less than $3MM.
Not long after the 2025 campaign ended, it became clear a mutual interest existed between Risner and the Bengals to work out another pact. As such, today’s news comes as little surprise. Critically, this agreement also ensures stability along the offensive line for the Bengals.
As noted by The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr., this coming season will be the first in the Zac Taylor era (2019-present) in which Cincinnati returns all five primary offensive line starters from the previous year. Risner made 14 appearances and 11 starts in 2025, and he can now be expected to remain a staple at right guard next season. Continuity up front will be key for the Bengals, a team which has faced questions about its Joe Burrow protection for several years.
After Burrow missed considerable time in 2025, a rare season without any notable injuries will be sought out in his case. Managing to keep the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback upright would go a long way in ensuring the Bengals manage to reach the playoffs in 2026, something the team has failed to do for the past three years. Playing a key role in that effort would help Risner, 30, secure another Cincinnati commitment or a longer one from an outside team.
The Bengals entered Monday with roughly $50MM in cap space. That figure will allow for a number of free agent signings if Cincinnati wishes to make several additions from outside the organization. In any case, an important re-signing has been taken care of before the start of free agency.
Chiefs To Move On From T Jawaan Taylor
As expected, Jawaan Taylor will be playing elsewhere in 2026. The veteran tackle will be released unless a trade partner can be found, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. 
During his three years in Kansas City, Taylor has not lived up to expectations. Signed to a four-year, $80MM free agent pact in 2023, the former Jaguar has operated as a full-time right tackle starter but continually struggled with penalties. Taylor loomed as a logical cut candidate entering this offseason, and a recent report indicated a release was likely in this case. It would certainly come as a surprise if a team were to take on the final year of his contract, so a cut should take place soon.
Taylor was due to collect a base salary of $19.5MM in 2026 while carrying a cap hit of $27.39MM. Instead, the Chiefs will free up $20MM in cap space with a release; doing so will generate a dead money charge of $7.39MM. Jaylon Moore represents an in-house replacement for Taylor in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, this Taylor cut will move Kansas City into cap compliance (although more cost-shedding move could of course be coming).
Entering his age-28 season, Taylor will offer considerable experience to his next team. With 111 appearances and starts in the NFL, he will look to remain a first-team presence when weighing his free agent options. Given the way things played out in Kansas City, however, the former second-round pick will no doubt receive a much less lucrative deal than he did during his first trip to free agency. Still, tackles at his age do not often become available, so it will be interesting to see how his market develops.
Taylor has remained consistent in terms of his PFF evaluations over the course of his career. The Florida product has has finished no better than 49th among qualifying tackles for overall grade in a season, something which took place during his rookie campaign. Significant improvement would come as a surprise at this point, but Taylor could still be viewed as a veteran capable of handling starting right tackle duties by teams in need of additions up front. A short-term agreement could allow him to line up a new gig in relatively short order.
Moore, 28, has only totaled 18 starts so far in his career. The former 49er will collect $15MM in 2026, the final year of his contract. A full-time role in the starting lineup will of course go a long way in establishing his value for next spring. After left tackle Josh Simmons was limited to eight games as a rookie, Kansas City could be in the market for depth at the position this month. In any case, the team’s setup will not include Taylor for 2026.
Bills Restructure T Spencer Brown’s Deal
Spencer Brown will handle right tackle duties in Buffalo for a sixth straight season in 2026. He will do so at a reduced rate in terms of his cap charge. 
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When speaking to reporters at the NFL Combine, Bills general manager Brandon Beane revealed (via ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg) Brown’s contract has been restructured. The veteran was due to count $19.3MM against the cap in 2026. Now, Brown’s charge for next season will be $8.97MM.
In September 2024, team and player worked out an extension agreement in this case. Brown’s $72MM pact is still scheduled to run through 2028. Next season will be the final one in which guaranteed salaries are included, though, and a substantial jump in cap charges are set to take place for 2027 and ’28. Further adjustments may be pursued in the future as a result.
Brown has made between 13 and 17 appearances each year so far in his career, and continued durability will of course be welcomed by Buffalo. The 28-year-old drew poor PFF reviews during his first two seasons, but he has been a strong performer in that regard since 2023. Remaining a key presence up front will be key for the Bills as the team faces the possibility of losing two O-line starters from this past season.
Brown, left tackle Dion Dawkins and right guard O’Cyrus Torrence are each under contract for 2026. Center Connor McGovern and left guard David Edwards are both pending free agents, however. Losing one or both would obviously create the need for additions along the interior in Buffalo’s case. Thanks to this Brown restructure, the Bills are closer to achieving cap compliance, as they are currently $6.28MM over the 2026 ceiling.