Beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 9 and running through 3:59:59 p.m. ET on March 11, NFL teams are allowed to contact and negotiate with the certified agents of players set to become unrestricted free agents. These players’ 2025 contracts officially expire at 4:00 p.m. ET on March 12, when the new league year begins.
The 2026 NFL League Year and free agency signing period officially begin at 4:00 p.m. ET, when all 2025 player contracts expire. At that same time, the NFL’s 2026 trading period also opens, allowing teams to begin making official trades and roster moves for the new season.
The 91st edition of the NFL Draft will be hosted in Pittsburgh for the first time since 1948. A total of 257 picks will be spread over seven rounds and three days from April 23-25 at Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium. A timing adjustment has been made for the first time since 2008, teams will have 8 minutes between selections in the first round instead of 10 minutes.
The 2026 offseason represents a major turning point for the Buffalo Bills. For the first time in nearly a decade, Buffalo will operate under a new defensive vision following the departure of longtime head coach Sean McDermott. With offensive coordinator Joe Brady stepping into the head coaching role and the team bringing in Jim Leonhard to run the defense, the Bills are entering a transitional period that will likely reshape how the unit is built.
The 2026 offseason will be critical for reshaping the Buffalo Bills' offense, particularly with major questions surrounding the wide receiver room and now the offensive line. Brandon Beane started this process yesterday with the trade for WR D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears. With a renewed emphasis on building the offense around quarterback Josh Allen, free agency provides Buffalo with an opportunity to add proven talent and stabilize key positions.
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Tracking all the Bills cuts, signings, and trades in one place. Will update as transactions are announced.