NFL free agency: Titans keep Calvin Ridley with contract change while Trey Lance lands Chargers deal in busy offseason

The 2026 NFL free agency period is already full of surprises. Teams across the league began making official moves on Wednesday after two days of legal tampering. That is when clubs are allowed to talk with players and agree to deals before they can officially sign contracts. Once the league year opened, those agreements started becoming real deals. Several big stories quickly shaped the early days of free agency. One report said the Tennessee Titans plan to keep wide receiver Calvin Ridley on a restructured contract.

At the same time, quarterback Trey Lance reportedly reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Chargers. Other deals, trades, and contract changes are also shaking up rosters as teams prepare for the 2026 season. The news comes during a busy offseason around the league. According to Yahoo Sports’ free agency tracker, many teams are changing key positions while new coaches step in across the NFL. The first few days of free agency are already giving fans a clearer idea of how teams may look next season.

Calvin Ridley stays with Tennessee Titans while Trey Lance joins Los Angeles Chargers as NFL free agency reshapes the league

One of the latest updates involves wide receiver Calvin Ridley and the Tennessee Titans. Reports say the team will keep Ridley but adjust his contract. The new deal structure helps the Titans manage their salary cap while still holding on to one of their top pass catchers.

Ridley has remained an important part of Tennessee’s offense. Keeping him on the roster suggests the Titans still see him as a key player for the upcoming season.

Another notable move involves quarterback Trey Lance. Reports say Lance has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers. The former first-round pick now gets another chance to rebuild his career in a new system. The Chargers continue adding depth at quarterback while shaping their roster for the future. Free agency has also produced several other major headlines this week.

Earlier, the Las Vegas Raiders announced that their planned trade sending Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens collapsed. The Raiders said the Ravens had “backed out” of the deal. Soon after that news, another report explained what happened next. According to reports, Baltimore reached an agreement with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson on a four-year contract worth 112 million dollars.

Quarterback movement is also drawing attention. Reports say Kyler Murray has signed with the Minnesota Vikings. Murray will now share the quarterback room with J.J. McCarthy as Minnesota reshapes its offense.

Several other player moves have also been reported across the league. The Miami Dolphins are expected to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is reportedly planning to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons. The Kansas City Chiefs plan to bring back tight end Travis Kelce for the 2026 football season. The reports suggest that Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III will also join the Kansas City team.

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed wide receiver Alec Pierce while the Pittsburgh Steelers added running back Rico Dowdle and veteran receiver Mike Evans left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join a Bay Area team. The league experiences rapid roster changes because multiple teams have hired new head coaches. The upcoming weeks will bring additional player transactions as teams work to finalize their rosters for the upcoming season.






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