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WHO:
President Trump, NFL experts, NFL teams, Ravens, Vikings, Chiefs, Rams, Giants, Titans, Commanders, Colts, Falcons, Seahawks, Cowboys, Texans, Eagles, Panthers, Steelers, Raiders, Lions, Jets, Dolphins, 49ers, Bengals, Jaguars, and various players mentioned.
Jerry Jones, owner/GM of the Dallas Cowboys.
WHAT:
NFL free agency officially opened on March 11, 2026.
The Ravens signed edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
The Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray for the veteran minimum of $1.3 million.
The Chiefs signed running back Kenneth Walker III.
The Giants signed tight end Isaiah Likely for $40 million over three years.
The Rams traded for cornerback Trent McDuffie and made him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback.
The Titans signed defensive end John Franklin-Myers.
The Cowboys traded for edge rusher Rashan Gary, who will have a cap hit of $19.5 million over the next two seasons.
The Bills signed edge rusher Bradley Chubb with $29 million guaranteed over three years.
The Bengals signed defensive tackle Jonathan Allen for two years, $26 million.
The Cowboys acquired eight new players since March 11, 2026, with six on the defensive side.
Jerry Jones stated, "I don't know since we've had free agency as we know it today... that we've ever had this kind of reshaping of an aspect of our team."
WHERE:
Arlington, Texas (location of the Grand Prix of Arlington where Jerry Jones spoke).
WHEN:
NFL free agency opened on March 11, 2026.
Jerry Jones made comments at the Grand Prix of Arlington on March 12, 2026.
WHY:
The Cowboys aimed to improve their defense after giving up the most points in franchise history in 2025.
Jerry Jones expressed the need for aggressive moves in free agency to remodel the defense.
HOW:
The Cowboys acquired experienced players like Rashan Gary, Jalen Thompson, and Cobie Durant to enhance their defense.
(UPDATED March 17, 2026 13:26 UTC)
NFL free agency officially opened on March 11, and teams have been making significant moves to reshape their rosters. The Cowboys, led by owner Jerry Jones, have acquired eight new players, including edge rusher Rashan Gary, as they look to improve their defense after a tough 2025 season. Speaking at the Grand Prix of Arlington, Jones emphasized the urgency of these aggressive moves, stating he hasn't seen such a reshaping of the team in free agency before.