RETURNS: Evaluating the IMPACT of the 2026 Free Agent Class | Success Stories & Cautionary Tales

Las Vegas Raiders shake up the NFL with aggressive free agency spending, headlined by Tyler Linderbaum’s record-setting contract and big moves from teams like the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders. Surprising early returns raise big questions: can big-budget teams like the Raiders and Panthers turn spending into wins, or do these moves signal future cautionary tales? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs dissect the most expensive offensive and defensive contracts—Malik Willis’s Miami deal, Kenneth Walker’s impact in Kansas City, and the Saints’ bold bets on Travis Achane and David Edwards. Key topics include underwhelming performances from the Titans’ new additions, the Commanders’ struggles despite significant investments, and strategic restraint by teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars. Which teams will regret their big contracts, and which free agent moves are setting up playoff runs? Photo Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gameday Men's Health Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=NFL&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,corp Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon . Butcher Box If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. Apple You can earn up to 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase you make with Apple Card using Apple Pay. Apply in the Wallet app on your iPhone today. Subject to credit approval. Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank, USA. Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at apple-card-dot-com. https://learn.applecard.apple/unlimited-daily-cash?cid=apy-318-2000008800000-400000000000039&itscg=2030032&itsct=srvs-crd-P3004756-C3004897&mttnagencyid=c1a&mttnsiteid=133087&mttnpid=LockedOn%20%28Audio%29&mttnsubad=srvs-crd-P3004756-C3004897&mttnsubplmnt=&mttncc=US PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code LOCKEDONNFL and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! KALSHI Today's episod