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AFC East teams sign undrafted free agents in 2026 NFL offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

AFC East teams sign undrafted free agents in 2026 NFL offseason

Summary

As of June 2, 2026, all four AFC East teams have engaged in signing undrafted free agents after the NFL draft. Teams collectively spent $10.6 million on these players, with varied strategies in guaranteed money. The Buffalo Bills offered guaranteed contracts to all their UDFAs, with totals reaching $266,500. The Miami Dolphins allocated $232,000, emphasizing a significant commitment to defensive end Mason Reiger. The New England Patriots, in contrast, guaranteed money to just one player, tight end Tanner Arkin, totaling $272,500. This reflects differing philosophies among the teams regarding acquisitions and roster building.

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Key Details

•Each AFC East team signed several undrafted free agents this offseason.
•Bills guaranteed money to all UDFAs, totaling $266,500.
•Dolphins invested heavily in Mason Reiger with $175,000 guaranteed.
•Patriots' only guaranteed contract went to Tanner Arkin at $272,500.
•The collective spending among these teams highlights their different roster strategies.

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What they're saying

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Signing undrafted free agents in the NFL is a tricky proposition. In 2026, UDFA NFL contracts rose to an all-time high. Once the draft is over, teams can sign college players who were undrafted, and the enticement of money talks. NFL teams just spent $10.6 million on players not drafted. It is worth noting that …
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