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A comprehensive, team-by-team roundup of notable 2026 offseason departures—releases, unrestricted free agents, retirements, and trades—across all 32 NFL teams as the new league year opens on March 11.
The Seattle Mariners are likely to see four key players—Eugenio Suárez, Jorge Polanco, Mitch Garver, and Caleb Ferguson—depart after their heartbreaking loss in the ALCS Game 7, as they plan to upgrade their roster for the 2025 season and beyond.
The Boston Red Sox's 2025 season ended with disappointment, and several key players including Steven Matz, Rob Refsnyder, Alex Bregman, Jordan Hicks, and Jarren Duran are unlikely to return in 2026 due to free agency, trades, or team roster decisions, signaling significant roster changes ahead of their World Series window.
The Boston Red Sox, after their 2025 postseason appearance, are unlikely to retain four players—Lucas Giolito, Dustin May, Liam Hendriks, and Steven Matz—in 2026 due to injuries, performance issues, and roster needs, as they plan their offseason strategy.
CU Buffs' football coach Deion Sanders is facing criticism as 15 players have left the program in just 17 days, prompting concerns about the team's stability and development. Despite Sanders' reassurances that the departures were insignificant, some of the departing players were highly regarded recruits with potential to make significant contributions. The high turnover rate has raised questions about Sanders' coaching style and ability to develop players, as well as the impact on the team's long-term prospects.
Several key players, including former five-star prospect Cormani McClain and starting offensive lineman Savion Washington, have entered the transfer portal, adding to the departures from the Colorado Buffaloes ahead of Deion Sanders' second year as head coach. The team is facing significant turnover, particularly on the offensive line, as they look to replace all five starting linemen from last season. Defensive players Chazz Wallace, Devee Harris, and Myles Slusher have also entered the portal, signaling a challenging period of transition for the program.
Several key players, including former five-star prospect Cormani McClain and starting offensive lineman Savion Washington, have entered the transfer portal, adding to the departures from the Colorado Buffaloes as they prepare for Deion Sanders' second year as head coach. The team is facing significant turnover, particularly on the offensive line, with all five starters from last season now gone. The defensive side has also seen departures, including key linemen and a former Top247 safety.
The Buffalo Bills bid farewell to several key players, including Mitch Morse, Tre’Davious White, and Jordan Poyer, who have been instrumental in the team's success. Each player is remembered for their last major play with the Bills, showcasing their contributions on and off the field. Despite the emotional blow of their departures, fans celebrate their impact and wish them well in their future endeavors.
A comprehensive breakdown of notable player departures for all 32 NFL teams ahead of the 2024 offseason, including those set to become unrestricted free agents, released players, retirees, and those who have been traded. The list provides a spotlight on the most prominent NFL players affected by these changes.
As teams shape their rosters with players acquired via free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft, some voids left by offseason departures are larger than others. Here are the top player departures that will have the biggest impact on their former teams, including Aaron Rodgers leaving the Packers, Tom Brady retiring from the Bucs, and Jalen Ramsey being traded from the Rams. Other notable departures include DJ Moore from the Panthers, Mike McGlinchey from the 49ers, and Maxx Schultz from the Cowboys.