NFL Free Agency Roundup: Falcons Add Tua, While Kelce and Dobbins Stay Put

The first day of NFL free agency hasn't disappointed - it rarely does.

We have covered most of the big deals in two separate stories (first deals; next set of transactions), and have one more story for you to cap the day.

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Tua Joins Falcons

The Dolphins aren't set to officially release Tua Tagovailoa until Wednesday, but the veteran quarterback already has a new home. He signed with Atlanta for the veteran's minimum over a year.

He will still be making a ton of money on his Dolphins' deal, so Tagovailoa decided to take a prove-it deal, and the landing spot makes all too much sense.

Michael Penix is the QB there, but tore his left ACL last year. He's hoping to not miss any time in 2026, but the Falcons could ease him along now with Tagovailoa around.

Tagovailoa is still just 28 years old and has played six years in the NFL, all with Miami. He only started 14 games last year, being benched late. This is the perfect chance for him to earn himself another job, and he could become the long-term option in Atanta if he excels and Penix struggles.

Tagovailoa has been a solid fantasy option in the past, and Atlanta has enough offensive weapons to help him to a big year in 2026. Of course, he won't be a huge fantasy asset if Penix is the preferred starter - that will be something to watch as next season approaches.

As for Penix, this puts a ton of pressure on him. If he struggles or gets injured again, he could be looking for a new home before the 2027 season.

This move makes a ton of sense for the Falcons, who let Kirk Cousins go earlier this offseason. This protects them in case Penix's recovery doesn't go well, and gives them viable option for what could be a playoff-contending team in 2026.

Dobbins Returning to Denver

J.K. Dobbins signed a two-year deal with Denver, so he is staying put.

He will be an option in the backfield, with RJ Harvey and Jaleel McLaughlin the other options right now. Between Dobbins and Harvey, I don't see a need for another back in Denver, but they still could add more talent to that room.

Dobbins was enjoying a nice season before he got injured, again. He had 908 total yards and four touchdowns over 10 games.

Harvey was a high-end draft pick, so I thought the team might let him be the lead back in 2026, but apparently the team doesn't think he's ready for that role yet. This could be a pretty split backfield with both guys back in the mix for 2026.

It's a smart move for the Broncos, but it hurts the fantasy outlook for Harvey, and could hamper Dobbins too (although his role wasn't likely going to be any bigger with another team).

Both Dobbins and Harvey are more on the flex-level line right now, so we'll see if their outlooks change at all between now and next season.

Kelce Returning to KC

Travis Kelce is back for another season after signing a one-year deal worth $12 million with Kansas City. He could earn up to $15 million.

I either expected him to retire or return to Kansas City, and since he wants to play more, a return isn't super surprising. Kelce will once again be the team's top tight end, while also serving as one of the top pass catchers for Patrick Mahomes.

There's enough wide receiver talent in Kansas City, but I'd expect more bodies to be added to that room. Add in the Kenneth Walker signing and I'm not loving the outlook for Kelce in 2026.

He still could finish in the top 10 of a weak fantasy tight end position, but I wouldn't be expecting big, big things out of Kelce. And if I drafted Kelce for my 2026 fantasy season, I'd probably want a secondary TE option, in case Kelce struggles to produce, or misses any time.

Wide Receiver Signings

A couple wide receivers have signed over the course of the day that are worth mentioning, but they aren't big enough (in my eyes) for their own section, so I'll lump them all together here.

Rashid Shaheed re-signed with Seattle for three years and $51 million. Jalen Nailor is joining the Raiders, while Atlanta signed both Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus. Kendrick Bourne signed a two-year pact with the Cardinals.

Shaheed is 27 years old and was traded to Seattle last season. He didn't do a ton with the Seahawks, but he's a big-play threat and could take on more after a full offseason with the team.

It's a good signing for Seattle, which lost a lot of talent on Monday. Shaheed is a good third wideout behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, but is more of a deep-league fantasy asset than a weekly standard league threat.

Nailor wasn't a very big fantasy asset while in Minnesota, but he landed in a good spot with Vegas. Right now, he could start, which gives him some deep-league upside. That's probably where he'd top out, even if the team doesn't add more wideouts this offseason.

Dotson and Zaccheaus have the chance to each start for Atlanta, especially if the team doesn't add more this offseason. The only proven wideout in Atlanta is Drake London, and while he will command most of the targets, there's room for another guy or two to deliver a bit.

Dotson and Zaccheaus would probably still only be deep-league assets if the 2026 season were starting soon. They could work onto the flex line in standard leagues though, especially if London were to be banged up ever.

Bourne could start in Arizona alongside Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. Those two would soak up a good amount of targets, but Bourne could also carve out a decent role. He'd probably top out as a deep-league asset.

Really, the wideouts on the team will have their outlooks impacted most by whichever quarterback the team starts. After signing Gardner Minshew, he or Jacoby Brissett are the starting QB options for now. Neither of those guys inspire a lot of confidence in other fantasy assets.

Other Notable Signings

Let's run through some other notable free agent signings quickly before wrapping up this story.

Washington signed pass rusher Odafe Oweh. The 27-year-old will help improve the Commanders' defense, but will be missed in LA, where he played for the Chargers last season. Oweh signed a four-year deal.

Linebackers Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean each signed with the Raiders. Las Vegas hasn't been afraid to spend after shipping Maxx Crosby away in a trade. Walker and Dean should help fortify the middle of the Raiders' defense.

Kwity Paye was also signed and Taron Johnson was traded for, so the Raiders have revamped their defense in the course of a single day (hours really).

After adding Bryan Cook earlier in the day, the Bengals added Boye Mafe to their defense. Cincy needed some more talent on defense, so these two signings are big things for the defense and team's chances overall. They still need more though, so we'll see who else they get this offseason.

The Texans added Reed Blankenship on a three-year deal worth $24.75 million. He'll start in the secondary, so he has some IDP upside, and boosts the team's vaunted defense.

Cade Mays signed a deal with the Lions. He's a needed addition after the team released Taylor Decker. The Lions still need more o-line help, so we'll see when the team adds more bodies to that room.