Analysts dropped their top 50 acquisition rankings on Tuesday morning. Stacking the most impactful NFL offseason moves: 5 blockbusters separate themselves from the 2026 transactions. The Los Angeles Rams acquired All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie to fix their secondary. He’s exactly the defender they were looking for.
Los Angeles pried McDuffie away from the Kansas City Chiefs. And they didn’t waste a single second. To prevent any hesitation, the front office locked him down with a four-year, $120 million extension—a heavy commitment. The transaction materialized after a proposed Maxx Crosby deal collapsed entirely. Speaking to reporters, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford reacted to the trade during training camp on July 27. He stated the roster has a high ceiling.
Stacking the most impactful NFL offseason moves: 5 Blockbuster Deals
Several roster adjustments defined the spring market.
- Baltimore Ravens: The franchise signed edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. He secured a four-year contract worth $112 million. Hendrickson walks away with $60 million fully guaranteed according to a recent league analysis.
- Buffalo Bills: Buffalo traded for wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears. Chicago took a 2026 second-round pick. Buffalo also collected a 2026 fifth-round selection.
- Cincinnati Bengals: Cincinnati acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants. The Giants took the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Lawrence then signed a one-year, $28 million extension through 2028.
- Philadelphia Eagles: Philadelphia traded for wide receiver A.J. Brown. They sent away a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-rounder.
Massive Extensions Across the League
But the NFL market featured secondary deals. Over in Cincinnati, Orlando Brown Jr. signed a two-year, $32 million contract with the Bengals. Minnesota added 30-year-old Jamal Adams on July 27. He converted to linebacker last season with the Raiders.
New York signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year deal worth $42 million. Out of that total, Vera-Tucker gets $21 million guaranteed. Across the division, Green Bay secured receiver Romeo Doubs on a four-year contract. The pact pays him $70 million.
So the market stayed active. Seattle paid edge rusher Boye Mafe on a three-year, $60 million contract. To bolster their defense, Kansas City brought in safety Bryan Cook on a three-year deal worth $40.25 million. Next season, Cook will earn $18 million.