5 of the biggest NFL free agents remaining this offseason

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 20: Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) runs onto the field before the AFC Championship Game game between the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs on January 20, 2019 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 18: Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tre Boston (33) complains to a referee during the NFL football game between the Oakland Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals on November 18, 2018 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Tre Boston

Boston’s continued status as a free agent is one of the more perplexing storylines of this offseason. He’s young and he’s good. Those are two of the top things NFL general managers look for in talent. Boston certainly checks those boxes.

Posting some impressive numbers in 2016 and ’17 (131 tackles, 15 passes defended, seven interceptions combined), Boston signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals last offseason. Forcing the first fumble of his career in addition to defending nine passes and collecting a trio of interceptions in the desert a year ago, the 26-year-old proved he’s worth a decent NFL contract.

Fast forward a few months, and Boston’s still on the free-agent market. The reason may be attributed to the safety position simply not receiving the same attention others have this offseason. It’s been a weird few months for secondary players in general in regards to contracts (or lack thereof).

Boston is a starting safety in the NFL. He’s got the numbers to back it up. He’ll turn 27 next week, but that should only signal either the beginning or continuation of his prime. His time will come, whether it’s on another ‘prove it’ deal or a longer commitment.

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