Four Teams Poised to Spend Big in NFL Free Agency This Offseason

Kevin Druley|published: Fri 6th March, 10:00 2026

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Many banks managed heavy requests for two-dollar bills during Lunar New Year celebrations last month.

The traditional token of good luck pays homage to the symbolism of the number 2, which is said to signal harmony.

As the NFL welcomes free agency when its own new league year arrives at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, executives will flaunt much larger denominations of money in a bid to prove good things come in ones.

Just don’t ask for the payout in singles.

With free agency looming, let’s look at some teams who should be big spenders.

DALLAS COWBOYS

During a recent powwow with reporters aboard his luxurious bus, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones vowed, “I would bet that we spend more money in free agency than we have [in the past].”

Hey, when has Jones not delivered?

Oh, about that. Dallas’ Super Bowl drought just hit 30 years, and an introspective Jones said he’s open to changing his usual offseason approach and opening his wallet to rectify that. With multiple key offensive pieces in place, Jones figures to focus on retooling a defense that yielded the most passing yards in the league and the 10th-most yards on the ground last season.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Las Vegas Raiders shield logo at midfield Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

First-year coach Klint Kubiak is inheriting a flawed roster, but as with some other teams on this list, a bit of stink ideally could disappear with smartly-allocated cash. Of course, the status of the Raiders’ marquee defensive talent – to trade or not to trade star edge rusher Maxx Crosby? – should dictate how they proceed.

At any rate, Las Vegas ought to give attention to the inside of its offensive line in a market that offers plenty of intrigue. Either Los Angeles Chargers guard Zion Johnson or Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum would strengthen a front five that’s expecting left tackle Kolton Miller to return to health.

TENNESSEE TITANS

Tennessee won only three games in 2025, tied for fewest in the league, but enters free agency with roughly $100 million in cap space.

That’s a good thing for general manager Mike Borgonzi and new coach Robert Saleh. The bad? Determining which position groups have the most need, because there are many.

Wide receiver should be near the top of the list as the Titans hope to give quarterback and 2025 top overall draft pick Cam Ward a fighting chance with a downfield threat. Targeting Indianapolis’ Alec Pierce could be a play, although the division-rival Colts are hopeful to keep him. Tennessee generated 42 sacks last season, tied for 12th in the league, but also could use to bolster its edge-rushing depth.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS

Feb 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (L) poses for a picture with Commanders managing partner Josh Harris (R) at Quinn's introductory press conference at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Injuries mounted for the Commanders a season ago, thwarting their bid to match or improve upon a trip to the NFC Championship game after the 2024 campaign.

While Washington has around $71 million in cap space, the franchise also has 30 unrestricted free agents, so the front office will have to weigh tough internal decisions with making splashes with external signings. Running back Austin Ekeler (torn Achilles) and tight end Zach Ertz (torn ACL) are in that former camp and were reliable weapons for quarterback Jayden Daniels when healthy, but how will Washington view their age and injury history?

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