NFL stars were on the move even before the start of Monday’s free-agent frenzy.
The Los Angeles Rams filled their biggest need with the addition of cornerback Trent McDuffie, sending a four-pick package, including a first-rounder, to the Kansas City Chiefs to do so.
The Baltimore Ravens paid an even more premium price — two first-round picks — to acquire All-Pro pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Buffalo Bills sent a second-round pick to the Chicago Bears for wide receiver D.J. Moore, giving quarterback Josh Allen a much-needed new weapon.
And on Monday morning, the Dallas Cowboys reportedly agreed to trade a fourth-round pick to the Green Bay Packers for defensive lineman Rashan Gary, a 2024 Pro Bowler who is owed $42 million over the next two seasons.
All of those deals helped set the stage for this offseason’s two-day legal-tampering period, which began Monday at noon.
During the legal-tampering period, teams and agents are able to discuss and agree to contracts for free-agent players. While those players can’t officially sign until the new league year officially starts Wednesday, the terms of many contracts will become known before then.
Here are the biggest free-agent agreements to come out of day one:
WALKER TO CHIEFS
The Kansas City Chiefs hope the Super Bowl’s reigning MVP can help them get back to the big game.
Kenneth Walker III is set to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to NFL media.
The 25-year-old running back, who totaled 161 yards in the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory, rushed for 1,027 yards on 4.6 yards per carry last regular season.
The Giants were among the teams linked to Walker.
PIERCE STAYS IN INDY
Alec Pierce parlayed a breakout season into a major payday.
The wide receiver reached a four-year, $114 million contract to remain with the Indianapolis Colts, according to NFL Media. The contract includes $84 million in guaranteed money.
Pierce, 25, was the top receiver on the free-agent market after he recorded 47 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns while leading the NFL with 21.3 yards per reception in 2025.
JONES TO NEW ENGLAND
The New England Patriots also struck early Monday, reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $39.5 million deal with linebacker Dre’Mont Jones.
Jones, 29, totaled seven sacks over 18 games with the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens last season.
