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Ryan McFadden
Multiple Authors
NFL free agency has begun, and we’re keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2026 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts.
Teams can negotiate with free agents as of Monday at noon ET, and signings can become official with the start of the new league year on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. The first round of the 2026 NFL draft begins April 23 on ESPN.
The Raiders kicked things off with a trade on March 8, acquiring Taron Johnson from the Buffalo Bills. Las Vegas sent a sixth-round pick to Buffalo and received a seventh-round pick in return.
Here’s a breakdown of every 2026 NFL free agent signing by the Las Vegas Raiders and how each will impact the upcoming season:
Raiders have agreed to terms with Nailor on a three-year, $35 million deal including $23 million guaranteed.
What it means: This is an under-the-radar signing for Las Vegas, but a solid one nonetheless. Over the past two seasons, Nailor has totaled 57 catches for 858 yards and 10 touchdowns. He had a career-high 15.3 yards per reception in 2025. This signing shouldn’t prevent the Raiders from adding to the wide receiver room, whether in free agency or the draft.
Linderbaum reached agreement Monday on a record deal with the Raiders, who are awarding him with a three-year, $81 million deal that includes $60 million guaranteed.
What it means: The Raiders used the most cap space in the league to acquire one of the top free agents. It’s a big price to pay for the Raiders, but a necessary one. With potential top pick Fernando Mendoza on the way, Las Vegas had to fortify its offensive line after it was one of the worst in the league last season. Since entering the league in 2022, Linderbaum has a pass block win rate of 96.2%.
The move also solidified Jackson Powers-Johnson role as the team’s starting right guard. Coach Klint Kubiak said at the scouting combine that Powers-Johnson role was to be determined. With the Raiders holding on to the No. 14 overall pick, which they gained after the Maxx Crosby trade, they could use it on Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane to build out their starting offensive line for 2026.
Stokes is returning to Las Vegas on a three-year deal worth $30 million with $20 million guaranteed, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on March 9.
What it means: The Raiders locking up Stokes to kick off free agency doesn’t come as a surprise. Both sides had strong interest in a reunion after Stokes had one of the best seasons in his career, following a injury-plagued stint with the Packers.
In 16 starts last season, Stokes totaled 53 tackles and five pass breakups. Stokes was targeted 55 times, allowing 338 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Outside of his on field production, Stokes was a respected player amongst his teammates.