NFL 2026: 3 Players Who Won Free Agency And 3 Players Who Lost
The Denver Broncos laid low during most of free agency. The late add of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle just boosted Bo Nix's 2026 potential. Nix won.
What other players won?
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with fans following an NFL Football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) Getty Images As the 2026 NFL free agency period winds down and teams start to look toward the 2026 NFL Draft , it is time to assess which players won during free agency and what players lost. This is about more than the dollars and cents.
This is about what players are now in a position to be more productive for both their teams, and what players are going to be taking that step backwards. Players Who Won 2026 Free Agency This is important because, for the most part, a player winning the free agency period and bumping up his value to his team (and his stats) equals a bump in their fantasy football stock. Bo Nix, Quarterback, Denver Broncos And the Broncos make a comeback!
After a quiet start to free agency, the Broncos made a serious move with the trade for former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle . Last season, the top-three Broncos’ receivers were Courtland Sutton (124 targets), Troy Franklin (104 targets), and tight end Evan Engram (76 targets). The two receivers, Sutton and Franklin, combined for nine drops (Sutton had five and Franklin had four).
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