NFL free agency continued into Tuesday, and teams across the league are making aggressive moves to reshape their rosters.
The Houston Texans have made two new substantial moves Tuesday. First, they signed kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn to a two-year, $13 million extension that instantly made him the richest kicker in football.
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Then, the Texans answered the concerns of many fans surrounding quarterback protection, signing former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith to a two-year, $25 million deal.
From record-setting contracts to high-profile reunions and trades, here’s a tracker of the most notable signings.
KPRC 2 will update this article as new signings are announced.
Editor’s Note: Reports from KPRC 2 Texans insider Aaron Wilson, ESPN’s Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter on X) and NFL.com’s Ian Repoport (@RapSheet on X) contributed to this article.
Blockbuster Moves
TUESDAY
New York Jets trade for former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith. The Raiders also gave the jets a 2026 seventh-round pick in the deal and received a 2026 sixth-round pick.
New England Patriots sign former Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs to a four-year, $80 million deal ($68M guaranteed)
MONDAY
Atlanta Falcons sign former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for one year.
Carolina Panthers sign former Miami Dolphins EDGE Jaelan Phillips for four years, $120 million ($80M guaranteed).
Indianapolis Colts re-sign WR Alec Pierce for four years, $116 million.
Los Angeles Rams extend CB Trent McDuffie for four years, $124 million ($100M guaranteed), making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Las Vegas Raiders sign former Baltimore Ravens C Tyler Linderbaum for a three-year, $81 million deal ($60M guaranteed), making him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in the NFL.
Tennessee Titans sign former New York Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson for four years, $78 million ($38M guaranteed).
All Texans Signings
KPRC 2 Texans Insider Aaron Wilson has provided information on all moves involving the Texans.
TUESDAY
Houston Texans acquire punter Kai Kroeger in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick, sending a 2028 seventh-round pick to New Orleans Saints.
Houston Texans sign former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith to a two-year, $25 million deal ($13.5M guaranteed).
READ MORE: Texans signing former Colts tackle Braden Smith to two-year, $25 million deal
Houston Texans sign kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn to a two-year, $13 million extension, making him the highest-paid kicker in the NFL.
READ MORE: Texans’ Ka’imi Fairbairn becomes NFL’s highest paid kicker with two-year, $13 million extension
MONDAY
Houston Texans sign former Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship for three years, $24.75 million.
Houston Texans re-sign offensive guard Ed Ingram for three years, $38.6 million ($23.5M guaranteed).
Houston Texans re-sign defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins for two years, $12 million ($12M guaranteed).
READ MORE: Texans strike two-year deal to hold onto Sheldon Rankins with $12 million total guaranteed
Houston Texans sign former Chicago Bears defensive end Dominique Robinson for one year, $4 million.
Houston Texans re-sign safety M.J. Stewart for one year, $3 million.
Houston Texans re-sign tight end Dalton Schultz for one year, $12.6 million.
READ MORE: Texans signing veteran tight end Dalton Schultz to one-year, $12.6 million extension
Houston Texans re-sign linebacker E.J. Speed for two years, $13 million ($7.5M guaranteed).
READ MORE: Texans re-signing linebacker E.J. Speed to two-year, $13 million max value deal
Houston Texans re-sign Naquan Jones for two years, $2.5 million.
Major Impact Moves and Signings
TUESDAY
Detroit Lions sign former Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco to a one-year contract.
Cleveland Browns restructure quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract, converting $44.7 million of his base salary into a signing bonus. Watson’s new 2026 base salary will be $1.3 million with a salary cap figure of $44.956 million, though he will still earn $46 million in cash this season.
Los Angeles Chargers sign former Dallas Cowboys C Tyler Biadasz to a three-year, $30 million deal ($20M guaranteed).
Las Vegas Raiders sign former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean to a three-year, $36.03 million deal ($23M guaranteed).
Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean to a three-year, $36.75 million deal ($12M guaranteed).
New York Giants sign former Cleveland Browns CB Greg Newsome II to a one-year deal worth up to $10 million.
Buffalo Bills extend Pro Bowl TE Dawson Knox with a new three-year contract.
MONDAY
New England Patriots sign former New York Jets OL Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million deal worth up to $48 million.
Carolina Panthers sign former Jacksonville Jaguars LB Devin Lloyd to a three-year, $45 million deal.
Kansas City Chiefs sign former Los Angeles Chargers S Alohi Gilman to a three-year, $24.75 million deal ($15M guaranteed).
Los Angeles Chargers sign former Miami Dolphins OG Cole Strange to a two-year, $13 million deal.
Seattle Seahawks re-sign Rashid Shaheed for three years, $51 million ($34.7M guaranteed).
Kansas City Chiefs re-sign tight end Travis Kelce for one year, $15 million ($12M guaranteed).
Dallas Cowboys acquire former Green Bay Packers EDGE Rashan Gary via trade for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Green Bay Packers acquire former Indianapolis Colts LB Zaire Franklin via trade.
New York Jets acquire S Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins for a 2026 seventh-round pick and sign him to a three-year, $40 million deal.
Las Vegas Raiders sign former Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kwity Paye for three years, $48 million ($32M guaranteed).
San Francisco 49ers sign former Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans for three years, $60 million.
Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. for three years, $59 million.
New Orleans Saints sign former Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne for four years, $52 million.
New Orleans Saints sign former Buffalo Bills G David Edwards for four years, $61 million.
Cleveland Browns sign former Los Angeles Chargers G Zion Johnson for three years, $49.5 million ($32.4M guaranteed).
Miami Dolphins sign former Green Bay Packers QB Malik Willis for three years, $45 million guaranteed.
Chicago Bears sign former Cleveland Browns LB Devin Bush for three years, $30 million ($21M guaranteed).
Chicago Bears sign former Seattle Seahawks S Coby Bryant for three years, $40 million.
New York Jets sign former Miami Dolphins S Minkah Fitzpatrick for three years, $40 million following a trade.
New York Jets sign former Cincinnati Bengals EDGE Joseph Ossai for three years, $36 million ($22.5M guaranteed).
Las Vegas Raiders sign former Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor for three years, $35 million ($23M guaranteed).
Las Vegas Raiders re-sign CB Eric Stokes for three years, $30 million ($20M guaranteed).
Jacksonville Jaguars re-sign CB Montaric “Buster” Brown for three years, $33 million.
Arizona Cardinals sign former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew II for one year, $8.25 million.
Cincinnati Bengals sign former Seattle Seahawks EDGE Boye Mafe for three years.
Atlanta Falcons sign former Philadelphia Eagles WR Jahan Dotson for two years, $15 million (up to $17M).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign former Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone for two years, $17 million.
New York Jets sign former New Orleans Saints LB Demario Davis for two years, $22 million ($15M guaranteed).
Chicago Bears re-sign QB Case Keenum for two years, $5.5 million (up to $8M).
New York Giants sign former Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely for three years.
Washington Commanders extend LT Laremy Tunsil for two years, $60.2 million ($61.5M guaranteed).
Green Bay Packers extend OT Sean Rhyan for three years, $33 million (up to $39M).
Los Angeles Chargers re-sign EDGE Khalil Mack for one year, $18 million fully guaranteed.