NFL Roster Tracker: Trades, Signings, Retirement Headline Another Active League Day

Teams continue reshaping rosters through signings and trades while a veteran cornerback retires and commentary emerges around Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation.

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Roster movement continued across the NFL on Monday as teams finalized additional signings, trades, and contract adjustments ahead of the next phase of offseason programs. With free agency still active and the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, organizations remain focused on depth building and financial flexibility.

Several teams addressed immediate roster needs through short-term deals, while others continued making strategic additions at key positions. The Kansas City Chiefs made one of the more notable moves of the day, acquiring quarterback Justin Fields via trade, while the Dallas Cowboys continued adjusting their defensive front following a recent acquisition.

Across the league, veteran additions and one-year contracts remained a common theme as teams looked to solidify rotational roles and special teams contributions.

Arizona Cardinals

• S Andrew Wingard signed a one-year deal worth $3 million with $1.85 million guaranteed.

• LB Jack Gibbens signed a two-year contract.

Atlanta Falcons

• DE Samson Ebukam signed.

• DE Azeez Ojulari signed.

Carolina Panthers

• TE James Mitchell signed a one-year deal.

• OLB Trevis Gipson signed a one-year contract.

Chicago Bears

• DB Jaylon Jones signed a one-year contract.

Dallas Cowboys

• QB Sam Howell signed a one-year, $2.5 million fully guaranteed deal.

• DE Rashan Gary agreed to a restructured contract following his acquisition, lowering his cap hit to $5.44 million in 2026.

Detroit Lions

• CB Rock Ya-Sin signed.

Houston Texans

• TE Foster Moreau signed.

Indianapolis Colts

• TE Mo Alie-Cox signed.

• S Juanyeh Thomas signed.

Kansas City Chiefs

• QB Justin Fields acquired via trade with the New York Jets for a 2027 sixth-round pick.

• RB Emari Demercado signed.

Miami Dolphins

• WR Tutu Atwell signed a one-year deal worth $1.4 million with $1.075 million guaranteed.

• WR Jalen Tolbert signed.

• TE Ben Sims signed.

New York Giants

• S Jason Pinnock signed.

Philadelphia Eagles

• CB Tariq Woolen signed a one-year, $12 million fully guaranteed contract with incentives up to $15 million.

San Francisco 49ers

• WR Christian Kirk signed with San Francisco.

• CB Nate Hobbs signed a one-year deal.

Beyond roster movement, a notable career came to an end as six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement after 13 seasons. Slay recorded 28 career interceptions, 162 passes defended, and five defensive touchdowns while earning first-team All-Pro honors in 2017. He played for Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and briefly the Buffalo Bills, contributing to a Super Bowl-winning roster in 2024 with the Eagles.

Additional discussion around quarterback uncertainty also surfaced in Pittsburgh. Hall of Fame defensive back Rod Woodson publicly addressed the ongoing decision timeline surrounding Aaron Rodgers, stating the organization should not delay roster planning while awaiting a decision.

"Is he gonna play? Listen, I get kinda tired of it," Woodson said during a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. "Listen, if he's gonna play, say he's gonna play, he's gonna come back. And the team shouldn't wait for Aaron Rodgers. They need to move forward."

With continued roster movement, a high-profile retirement, and ongoing quarterback uncertainty in Pittsburgh, teams remain active in shaping their rosters ahead of offseason programs and the 2026 NFL Draft. Additional transactions are expected as clubs continue evaluating available talent and internal depth. Let's Talk About It!