Thirteen highest paid offensive players to switch teams to begin 2026 NFL free agency

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National Football League free agency began on Monday. Here are the 13 highest paid players to switch teams. 

Tyler Linderbaum

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed center Tyler Linderbaum of Solon, Iowa to a three-year deal worth $81 million. He played the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, and was selected to the Pro Bowl the last three seasons.

Malik Willis

The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Malik Willis of College Park, Georgia to a three-year deal worth $67.5 million. Willis is joining his third NFL team after two seasons each with the Tennessee Titans and Green Bay Packers. Last season for the Packers, Willis completed 30 of 35 passes for 422 passing yards and three touchdowns, along with 22 rushes for 123 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Mike Evans

The San Francisco 49ers have signed wide receiver Mike Evans of Galveston, Texas to a three-year deal worth $60.4 million. Evans has played the last 12 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and is a six-time Pro Bowler. The 2021 Super Bowl champion had 30 catches for 368 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2025.

Zion Johnson

The Cleveland Browns have signed guard Zion Johnson of Bowie, Maryland to a three-year deal worth $49.5 million. Johnson has played the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Isaiah Likely

The New York Giants have signed tight end Isaiah Likely of Cambridge, Massachusetts to a three-year deal worth $47.5 million. He played the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. In 2025, Likely had 27 catches for 307 receiving yards and one touchdown. Likely reconnects in New York with former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.

David Edwards

The New Orleans Saints have signed offensive lineman David Edwards of Downers Grove, Illinois to a four-year contract worth $61 million. Edwards is joining his third NFL team after four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and three seasons with the Buffalo Bills. With the Rams in 2022, Edwards won a Super Bowl. 

Alijah Vera-Tucker

The New England Patriots have signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker of Oakland, California to a three-year contract worth $42 million. Vera-Tucker spent the last four seasons with the New York Jets.

Kenneth Walker III

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed running back Kenneth Walker III of Memphis, Tennessee to a three-year deal worth $42 million after four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. Walker III won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks last season where he was the Super Bowl MVP. In 2025, he had 221 rushes for 1027 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns along with 31 catches for 282 receiving yards.

Travis Etienne

The New Orleans Saints have signed running back Travis Etienne of Jennings, Louisiana to a four-year deal worth $52 million after four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2025, Etienne had 260 rushes for 1107 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns, along with 36 catches for 292 receiving yards and six touchdown catches.

Jalen Nailor

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed wide receiver Jalen Nailor of Palmdale, California to a three-year deal worth $35 million. He is joining his second NFL franchise after four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Nailor had 29 catches for 444 receiving yards and four touchdowns along with two rushes for 13 rushing yards in 2025.

Isaac Seumalo

The Arizona Cardinals have signed guard Isaac Seumalo of Honolulu, Hawaii to a three-year deal worth $31.5 million. Seumalo is joining his third NFL team after seven seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (2016 to 2022) and three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers (2023 to 2025). With the Eagles in 2018, Seumalo won a Super Bowl, and in 2024, Seumalo was selected to the Pro Bowl.

Tyler Biadasz

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed center Tyler Biadasz of Amherst, Wisconsin to a three-year deal worth $30 million. He is joining his third NFL franchise after four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (where he was a Pro Bowler in 2022) and two seasons with the Washington Commanders.

John Simpson

The Baltimore Ravens have signed John Simpson of North Charleston, South Carolina to a three-year deal worth $30 million. He is returning to the Ravens after playing there in 2023. Simpson also spent three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders (2020 to 2022) and two seasons with the New York Jets (2024 and 2025).