Locals in the NFL: Free agency tracker for players with local ties
Mar 12, 2026, 11:37 AM
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 29: Tyler Allgeier #25 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to facing the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 29, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The biggest hurdle of the NFL offseason—free agency—is officially in motion.
Multiple players with local ties have put pen to paper to either stay around or move on to their next chapter.
From contract extensions to trades, follow our tracker for the latest updates on local talent.
Utah Utes
Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley is staying put in the AFC North.
Huntley signed a two-year, $11 million deal to remain the backup to Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.
RELATED: Former Utah QB Tyler Huntley Signs Two-Year Deal With Baltimore Ravens
Tyler “Snoop” Huntley is signing a two-year deal worth up to $11 million to return to the Baltimore Ravens, per his agent Drew Rosenhaus. pic.twitter.com/ES1pEwxzlu
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2026
Former Utah kicker Matt Gay is headed to his fourth team in two years.
Gay signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, his closest stop to home since becoming a pro in 2019.
The Raiders are signing veteran kicker Matt Gay, his agents @davidcanter and @NessMugrabi of @aurasportsgroup tell The Insiders. pic.twitter.com/jwr3QvveX1
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 10, 2026
Former Utah LB and first-round pick Devin Lloyd is taking his talents to Carolina after posting a career year with the Jaguars in 2025.
His contract was a reported three-year, $45 million deal with $25 million fully guaranteed.
RELATED: Former Ute Devin Lloyd signs three-year deal with Carolina Panthers
A new home for Devin Lloyd: The #Jaguars Pro Bowl LB is signing with the #Panthers per me and @MikeGarafolo.
It’s a 3-year, $45M deal with $25M fully guaranteed done by agents @AndreOdom and AJ Stevens. pic.twitter.com/02oagIvrEh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2026
After a scorching start to the season in New Orleans, former Utah safety Julian Blackmon went down with a season-ending injury.
However, the Saints gave him a second chance, signing a one-year contract extension.
Back to work✍️#Saints sign Julian Blackmon to a one-year contract extension
🔗 https://t.co/7B8I4bXPR2 pic.twitter.com/MCGD5ibecL
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 20, 2026
BYU Cougars
Former BYU running back signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
After spending his first four seasons with Atlanta, the team that drafted him in 2022, he moves on to a new franchise.
Cardinals signing RB Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.25M deal. (via @MikeGarafolo) pic.twitter.com/NiM8BMPekI
— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2026
Former BYU defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga is headed from one storied AFC franchise to another, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tonga’s contract is reported to be a three-year, $21 million deal.
RELATED: Former BYU stars Tyler Allgeier and Khyiris Tonga find new teams in NFL Free Agency
DT Khyiris Tonga to Chiefs, per sources. Negotiated by Aura Sports – David Canter and Ness Mugrabi. @ESPNNFL @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/yMUMU17qMz
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) March 9, 2026
Utah State Aggies
Former USU cornerback Jalen Davis signed a one-year extension and will stay with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Davis played in seven games in 2025 and forced two turnovers.
Welcome back, Jalen! pic.twitter.com/GLpav2WQlB
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) February 20, 2026
Weber State Wildcats
Former Weber State cornerback Taron Johnson was the only local to get traded in free agency.
Johnson got sent to Las Vegas for a sixth-round pick.
TRADE: Bills trading CB Taron Johnson to the Raiders. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/rEdJuEXC7f
— NFL (@NFL) March 9, 2026
Former Weber State WR Rashid Shaheed just won a Super Bowl in Seattle, and he’s sticking with the Seahawks.
The wideout and special teams star signed a three-year, $51 million deal with $34.7 million guaranteed.
RELATED: Former Weber State WR Rashid Shaheed signs contract to stay in Seattle
Seahawks are bringing back WR Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million guaranteed, per Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/1VyDxIm3fw
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
High School Standouts
Judge Memorial High standout LB Kaden Elliss is staying in the NFC South, but moving on to the New Orleans Saints.
Jordan Schultz reported he signed a three-year, $33 million deal.
Sources: The #Saints are signing former #Falcons LB Kaden Eliss to a 3-year, $33M deal.
Eliss, who hasn’t missed a game since 2021, has recorded three straight 100-tackle seasons. He added 3.5 sacks and 6 passes defensed last season as well. pic.twitter.com/0TfB5J6VNg
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 10, 2026
Bingham High star TE Dalton Schultz signed a one-year extension worth up to $12.6 million with Houston.
The deal made Schultz the eighth-highest-paid tight end in the NFL annually.
RELATED: Bingham High’s Dalton Schultz Signs Contract Extension With Houston Texans
The #Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have agreed to terms on a 1-year extension worth $12.6M, sources say, with $17.6M now guaranteed combining 2026 and 2027.
The deal, done by @SteveCaric of @Wasserman, rewards another veteran in Houston. First Danielle Hunter, now Schultz. pic.twitter.com/P37BS45syh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 6, 2026
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