NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal Free Agency Frenzy Day 1 Recap: Willis to the Dolphins, Raiders Spend BIG, Evans to 49ers, Walker III to KC and More!
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Mar 10, 2026 A fast-paced recap of Day One free agency fireworks. Malik Willis’ move to Miami, Mike Evans heading west, and Kenneth Walker III landing in Kansas City. Raiders’ massive spending and Linderbaum’s anchor deal get unpacked. Big-name trades and contract swings ripple through teams across the league.
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Dolphins Prioritize Offense In Competitive Rebuild
- Miami signaled a sprint or competitive rebuild by prioritizing offensive firepower while accepting defensive dead money tied to Tua's contract.
- Their strategy: score points first and draft/develop defensive pieces over time.
How Teams Manage Quarterback Cap Risk
- Structure quarterback contracts to delay big cap hits when pairing with large dead money from prior QBs to keep roster flexibility.
- Use guarantees and later-year commitments to evaluate a QB's fit before committing long-term, as the Dolphins did with Willis.
Linderbaum Price Reflects Need For A Line Anchor
- Tyler Linderbaum became the highest-paid center to provide communication and run-game fit for a rookie QB and to reset a broken Raiders line.
- Las Vegas overpaid in market competition but views Linderbaum as a two-job solution: protect rookies and anchor the offense under Kubiak.