NFL free agency spending: How much has each team spent in 2026?
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In many ways, plastic and metal now rule the world's economy. Out with the cash. In with the credit cards and anyone can be a big spender with one of those – including NFL teams in free agency.
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Of course, those teams undoubtedly have the cash to spend, but the league's spending limit is set at a record $301.2 million for 2026. Eventually, the bill comes due.
Trying to keep up with the league's best can be costly and not all signings are created equal. Some teams have to spend more because the market inflates value. Some teams have pressing needs, and those contract values for free agents are driven up by supply and demand.
More often than not, contenders are not built in free agency. The New England Patriots proved to be the exception in 2025, reaching Super Bowl 60 after dishing out a league-high $364 million during the signing period. Expectations aren't that high for Robert Saleh's new-look Tennessee Titans, but everyone is allowed to dream big this time of year.
Time will tell whether each team got a good deal in free agency.
Here's a look at the bill every team has racked up in free agency in 2026.
Which NFL team spent the most money in free agency 2026?
As of March 17, the Tennessee Titans have been the biggest spenders of free agency in 2026, dishing out over $300.9 million in total contract value, per OverTheCap, since the signing period began.
Robert Saleh's team has inked deals with 13 players, highlighted by the signings of Wan'Dale Robinson and John Franklin-Myers.
Which NFL team spent the least money in free agency 2026?
As of March 17, the Philadelphia Eagles have been the most frugal team in free agency, spending just over $15.2 million, per OverTheCap. It has been a quiet offseason for the birds, who have watched multiple key contributors on defense depart in free agency.
Jaelan Phillips, Nakobe Dean and Reed Blankenship are all set to wear different jerseys in 2026. Philadelphia did sign Jordan Davis to a contract extension and Riq Woolen in free agency, but the greatest intrigue still remains with the future of A.J. Brown and whether the Eagles opt to move the receiver.
How much each NFL team spent in free agency 2026
Figures courtesy of OverTheCap.com and current as of Tuesday, March 17.
- Tennessee Titans: $300,952,000
- Las Vegas Raiders: $283,170,000
- Indianapolis Colts: $235,000,000
- Washington Commanders: $225,910,000
- New England Patriots: $183,830,000
- Carolina Panthers: $182,645,000
- New Orleans Saints: $176,365,000
- Baltimore Ravens: $165,000,000
- New York Giants: $153,450,000
- Los Angeles Chargers: $148,615,000
- Kansas City Chiefs: $141,750,000
- Houston Texans: $137,000,000
- Cincinnati Bengals: $130,075,000
- Buffalo Bills: $124,225,000
- Chicago Bears: $111,440,000
- Los Angeles Rams: $97,937,500
- Cleveland Browns: $93,815,000
- New York Jets: $88,890,000
- Arizona Cardinals: $87,895,000
- Miami Dolphins: $85,702,500
- Seattle Seahawks: $85,430,000
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: $76,790,000
- San Francisco 49ers: $75,167,500
- Green Bay Packers: $73,810,000
- Denver Broncos: $72,525,000
- Dallas Cowboys: $71,505,000
- Pittsburgh Steelers: $63,940,000
- Jacksonville Jaguars: $43,015,000
- Atlanta Falcons: $42,095,000
- Detroit Lions: $38,995,000
- Minnesota Vikings: $38,625,000
- Philadelphia Eagles: $15,265,000
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ranking NFL teams by how much they spent in free agency in 2026