Highest Paid Edge Rushers in 2026 NFL Free Agency: Panthers OLB Jaelan Phillips, Ravens DE Trey Hendrickson, Commanders DE Odafe Oweh
The NFL’s new league year saw significant player movement. Philadelphia Eagles’ Jaelen Phillips signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the Carolina Panthers. He became the highest paid outside linebacker/edge rusher. Cincinnati Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson signed a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens after a Maxx Crosby trade was cancelled. The Washington Commanders also secured Los Angeles Chargers’ Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million deal.
The NFL’s new league year saw significant player movement. Philadelphia Eagles’ Jaelen Phillips signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the Carolina Panthers. He became the highest paid outside linebacker/edge rusher. Cincinnati Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson signed a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens after a Maxx Crosby trade was cancelled. The Washington Commanders also secured Los Angeles Chargers’ Odafe Oweh on a four-year, $100 million deal.
