NFL Free Agency Big Board 2026: Top 110 players, best available, live updates and analysis

The best players available in 2026 NFL free agency, ranked.
NFL Free Agency 2026
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NFL free agency can make or break teams. Overpays and senseless spending can make a good situation worse, or a bad situation even more dire. At the same time, smart deals — even expensive ones — can truly be the missing piece. There were plenty of deals, both good and bad, that have been inked during the legal tampering period and with the free agency feeding frenzy underway. And that's just talking signings, not to mention the trades (and reneged trades).

Trey Hendrickson has found a home, which leaves only one of the Top 10 free agents entering the offseason still available: Kyler Murray. There are still many, many more signings to be made within our 110 best NFL free agents, though. So follow along with live updates and analysis for every top free agent signing, as well as a running list of the best available players.

Best available players in NFL free agency

While I've ranked 110 players and have information on all of them, we'll be keeping tabs on the 25 best available players in free agency throughout. Here are the current best available, with their overall ranking as well.

Best Available NFL Free Agents

4. QB Kyler Murray

12. OT Rasheed Walker

21. WR Jauan Jennings

35. EDGE Joey Bosa

37. QB Aaron Rodgers

41. OG Joel Bitonio

43. EDGE Bradley Chubb

45. TE Dallas Goedert

46. S Jaquan Brisker

48. WR Deebo Samuel

51. WR Tyreek Hill

54. TE David Njoku

58. QB Kirk Cousins

68. OG Wyatt Teller

71. DL Calais Campbell

72. D.J. Reader

73. OG Kevin Zeitler

74. WR Keenan Allen

75. LB Bobby Wagner

78. EDGE Arnold Ebiketie

79. CB Chidobe Awuzie

81. EDGE Jadeveon Clowney

84. DL DaQuan Jones

87. OG James Daniels

89. CB Rasul Douglas

1. EDGE Trey Hendrickson (SIGNED)

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson | Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Cincinnati Bengals
  • New Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $120 million deal with Baltimore

With reports after a couple of days (give or take) that Hendrickson's suitors weren't close to his number, many wondered how things would transpire. But after the Ravens backed out of the Maxx Crosby trade, which changed everything and put them firmly on Hendrickson's radar. I'll admit, a four-year deal is surprising, but the Ravens are desperate to upgrade their pass rush. Hendrickson had a down, injury-plagued 2025. However, he can still elevate Baltimore's defense in a massive way.

2. WR George Pickens (FRANCHISE TAG)

  • Previous Team: Dallas Cowboys
  • New Team: Dallas Cowboys
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Franchise tagged by Cowboys

The Cowboys ensured that they wouldn't lose George Pickens after just one season, hitting him with the franchise tag. All of the talk from the Dallas brass has been that they want to try and negotiate with the receiver to keep him long-term. Who knows if that happens, but we at least appear to be headed toward one more year, barring another Jerry Jones trade that shocks the world.

Read more about the Cowboys' obvious next move after tagging Pickens at The Landry Hat.

3. C Tyler Linderbaum (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • New Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $81 million deal with Raiders

Baltimore couldn't realistically tag Linderbaum and, with no new deal, he's now off to Sin City. This is a huge move for the Raiders. As they're likely to take Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in the 2026 draft, they needed to direly fortify the offensive line. Linderbaum might be the NFL's best center, and is going to be an instant upgrade to the cause.

Read more about how Linderbaum sets the Raiders up for more big moves on Just Blog Baby.

4. QB Kyler Murray

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Unsigned

Call me crazy, but I still believe in Kyler Murray — and that's especially true if he's signing somewhere potentially on the veteran minimum after his impending release from the Cardinals.

5. WR Alec Pierce (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • New Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed 4-year, $114 million deal with Colts

The Colts are planning to build around Daniel Jones and Pierce as the core of their offense and made that clear with a massive free agency deal. Pierce enjoyed a true breakout in the 2025 season, but still has room to grow as he'll be just 26 years old when the season starts. The potential is through the roof and, amid a host of suitors, Indianapolis didn't lose one of their top offensive weapons.

Read more about what Pierce's price tag says about the Colts' direction at Horseshoe Heroes.

6. EDGE Jaelan Phillips (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Philadelphia Eagles
  • New Team: Carolina Panthers
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $120 million deal with Carolina

After a playoff appearance last year, the Panthers are working to make that more of the norm in the wide-open NFC South and added a massive piece to the puzzle with Jaelan Phillips. He's been a terrific pass-rusher when healthy, and has a good track record of late in that department. He should be able to come in and reset a Carolina defense that lacked a presence of his caliber.

Read more about how massive signing Phillips is for the vibe in Carolina at Cat Crave.

7. RB Kenneth Walker III (SIGNED)

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks
  • New Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $43.05 million deal with Chiefs

While many thought the Chiefs would address their need to upgrade at running back in the draft, they did so with a splashy Kenneth Walker III signing on Monday. Walker was the Super Bowl MVP and proved after Charbonnet's injury that he's a workhorse-caliber back. He's a monstrous upgrade in Kansas City and the Chiefs aren't planning on staying out of the playoff race.

Read more about the message the Chiefs are sending the NFL with Walker at Arrowhead Addict.

8. QB Malik Willis (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Green Bay Packers
  • New Team: Miami Dolphins
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $67.5 million deal with Miami

Though the sample size isn't enormous, Malik Willis has looked phenomenal when called upon in recent years, and will now go to the Dolphins as Tua's replacement. There were questions about if Miami would roll with Quinn Ewers or make a big move such as this, and we now have our answer. It'll be fascinating to see how the Dolphins proceed further, but Willis was clearly a priority for a new regime that came from Green Bay.

Read more about what Malik Willis means for the Dolphins' future at Phin Phanatic.

9. RB Breece Hall (FRANCHISE TAG)

  • Previous Team: New York Jets
  • New Team: New York Jets
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Franchise tagged by Jets

The Jets aren't going anywhere quickly, but they'll have Breece Hall with them for at least another season. I'm dubious that this was the right decison for a franchise that needs and has started a full-blown rebuild. I'm not sure Hall is changing that process meaningfully, but he's off the market because of the tag regardless.

Read more about Breece Hall's tag and why this isn't the 'same old Jets' at The Jet Press.

10. LB Devin Lloyd (SIGNED)

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Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • New Team: Carolina Panthers
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $45 million deal with Carolina

Lloyd has been a key piece in Jacksonville for a long time at this point. Now he'll be the same for the Panthers. Carolina clearly was invested in making big defensive plays in free agency, and they've landed two of the top 10 players in the class (by my measure) with Phillips and Lloyd. That's aggression, but seemingly smart aggression, especially with how friendly the Lloyd deal could be.

Read more about Lloyd's contract and why it's a big win for the Panthers at Cat Crave.

11. QB Daniel Jones (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • New Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $100 million deal with Indianapolis after being tagged

The Colts initially franchise tagged Daniel Jones, but continued to work toward a longer-term deal. They landed on one, finally, and now Indianapolis will have the QB in the building for at least the next two seasons. There's risk in this, no doubt, given the small sample size in Indy for Jones, and the fact that he's coming off of an Achilles injury as well. Even still, the Colts were somewhat backed into a corner, and this might be the best realistic outcome for them.

Read more about how signing Jones is a boom-or-bust proposition for the Colts future at Horseshoe Heroes.

12. OT Rasheed Walker

  • Previous Team: Green Bay Packers
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Unsigned

Though Rasheed Walker hasn't yet shown that he's one of the top offensive tackles in the NFL, he's been above-average overall and is still quite young. That'll make him quite valuable in free agency.

13. EDGE Odafe Oweh (SIGNED)

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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Odafe Oweh | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Los Angeles Chargers
  • New Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed 4-year, $100 million deal with Commanders

Oweh found his niche again once he was traded to the Chargers, and now he'll be charged with reinvigorating the Washington defense under Dan Quinn. The Commanders defense was, frankly, old and slow last season. Oweh should help with that, though there is plenty of reason to think that this still might be an overpay to some degree.

Read more about why Oweh changes the mood in Washington among fans at Riggo's Rag.

14. CB Jaylen Watson (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • New Team: Los Angeles Rams
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $51 million deal with the Rams

Watson was a late-round gem for the Chiefs secondary, but was always likely to depart given the pay increase he was set to see. The Rams are loading up on Kansas City DBs it seems, landing Watson after trading for and extending Trent McDuffie. This is a massive upgrade and solidification for the Los Angeles secondary, and could be a huge boon moving forward for the already contention-ready Rams.

Read more about the Rams' push to keep signing Chiefs DBs and what it means at Ramblin' Fan.

15. TE Kyle Pitts (FRANCHISE TAG)

  • Previous Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • New Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Franchise tagged by Falcons

Because of how Kyle Pitts is perceived throughout most of the fantasy football community, his actual value (and how good he was in 2025) might get overshadowed a bit. However, Atlanta's decision to tag the tight end is a smart one. He was going to demand more than the tag value on the open market, and now the Falcons can ostensibly operate with this being a one-year prove-it deal before handing out a big extension while he's still just 25 years old.

Read more about what Kyle Pitts' future in Atlanta may look like on Blogging Dirty.

16. WR Mike Evans (SIGNED)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • New Team: San Francisco 49ers
  • Age in Week 1: 33
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $60.4 million deal with the 49ers

Mike Evans is no longer with the Bucs. That feels strange to say in itself, but he's now heading to the 49ers on a three-year contract for a team that desperately needed receiver help. When healthy, Evans has continued to be a force for the Tampa offense and will be a massively important weapon for Brock Purdy and Co.

Read more about why the 49ers so desperately needed Mike Evans on Niner Noise.

17. RB Travis Etienne Jr. (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • New Team: New Orleans Saints
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $52 million deal with Saints.

New Orleans is clearly aiming to upgrade the roster around young Tyler Shough at quarterback, and Etienne is part of that. With Alvin Kamara's future already uncertain and his performance declining, Etienne represents a huge upgrade for the backfield. It's a risk given the potential length and value of the contract, but it's a risk worth taking with a quarterback on a rookie contract and an apparent window to take advantage of.

Read more about Etienne being the move Saints fans coveted at Who Dat Dish.

18. WR Rashid Shaheed (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks
  • New Team: Seattle Seahawks
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Re-signed with Seahawks on 3-year, $51 million deal

So much talk about the potential of the Seahawks offense was around how they could potentially replace Shaheed. Now, they don't have to. After trading for the speedy wideout and return man at last year's deadline, Seattle is keeping him firmly in the fold on a three-year deal that makes all the sense in the world. He fits this offense and team like a glove, and will now run it back in the Seahawks' Super Bowl title defense.

Read more about why everyone in Seattle, fans included, wanted Shaheed back at 12th Man Rising.

19. CB Riq Woolen (SIGNED)

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen | Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks
  • New Team: Philadelphia Eagles
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 1-year, $15 million deal with Philadelphia

Riq Woolen has, at times, looked like one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. Now, he comes in as a perfect fit for the Eagles with Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell. Woolen simply didn't fit quite as well in Mike Macdonald's defense as he did in previous regimes, but his coverage skills and physicality should give Philly exactly what the defense needed in terms of top-end depth for the secondary.

Read more about what Woolen means for the Eagles secondary at Inside the Iggles.

20. WR Romeo Doubs (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Green Bay Packers
  • New Team: New England Patriots
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $68 million deal with Patriots

Considering that we saw the Titans hand out $78 million over four years, the Patriots getting Doubs at a lesser AAV feels like a complete steal. Doubs never fully became a WR1 in Green Bay, which was due partly to health and just as much to the constructs of the Packers offense. He'll be asked to upgrade from that point, though, and playing with Drake Maye should help. Furthermore, the Patriots made it clear that's what they want with an extra $12 million in incentives available to Doubs on this deal.

Read more about why Doubs is a key piece for Drake Maye's next steps at Musket Fire.

21. WR Jauan Jennings

  • Previous Team: San Francisco 49ers
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Unsigned

Amid numerous blows to the 49ers pass-catching corps is Jennings, who has been sporadically awesome, but has also disappeared at other times. Still, the talent is likely still worth betting on.

22. EDGE Khalil Mack (SIGNED)

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Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Los Angeles Chargers
  • New Team: Los Angeles Chargers
  • Age in Week 1: 35
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Signed 1-year, $18 million to stay with LA

Khalil Mack might be firmly in his mid-30s, but he's still just going out and getting the job done on the edge. Returning to the Chargers always made the most sense, and he's doing just that. Los Angeles' defense hasn't been the issue, and it feels like Mack sticking around will be partially the glue that holds this together.

Read more about how re-signing Mack sets the Chargers up for a perfect offseason on Bolt Beat.

23. TE Isaiah Likely (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • New Team: New York Giants
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $40 million deal with Giants.

It seemed all but certain that the Giants would work to help Jaxson Dart and a young offense this offseason, and Isaiah Likely is a great way to do exactly that. Somewhat hampered by the role in Baltimore, Likely has unreal potential as a true No. 1 tight end in a place like New York, and should be a key weapon to help the young franchise quarterback continue his development.

Read more about how the Giants signing Likely can further unlock Dart at GMEN HQ.

24. S Bryan Cook (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • New Team: Cincinnati Bengals
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $40.25 million deal with Bengals

Cook has been a stalwart for the Chiefs secondary, and now the Bengals hope he can be the same for a side of the ball that has been woesome in recent years. This represents a return closer to home for Cook, who played his college ball for the Cincinnati Bearcats, and should be an immediate upgrade to a lacking unit for the Bengals.

Read more about why Bengals fans have been begging for a player like Bryan Cook on Stripe Hype.

25. CB Jamel Dean (SIGNED)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • New Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $36.75 million deal with Steelers

The writing was on the wall that Dean's time in Tampa was done, and the Steelers swooped in to add some much-needed help for the secondary. Pittsburgh is under a new coaching regime, but the defense still should be their overall calling card. The secondary needed to be figured out to handle that, and Dean enters the fray on a relatively team-friendly deal that should definitely help the cause.

Read more about why Dean is a perfect fit for the Steelers defense on Still Curtain.

26. DL John Franklin-Myers (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Denver Broncos
  • New Team: Tennessee Titans
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $63 million deal with Titans

With Robert Saleh taking over in Tennessee, defensive upgrades were expected and Franklin-Myers is certainly in that mold. He was phenomenal as a versatile piece on the defensive line in Denver, amassing 14.5 sacks over the past two seasons. He'll now pair with Jeffery Simmons up front to form a truly fearsome tandem.

Read more about why the Titans were willing to pay a premium for Franklin-Myers at Titan Sized.

27. OT Braden Smith (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • New Team: Houston Texans
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $20 million deal with Houston.

Whenever Braden Smith has been healthy, he's been a stalwart on the offensive line in Indianapolis. While the Texans were able to largely successfully shuffle their offensive line last season, that felt more like a band-aid than a legitimate fix. Smith is a cost-effective attempt to try and do that. And if he can stay on the field, then the Texans undeniably found a major upgrade on the offensive line, in addition to retaining Ed Ingram as well.

Read more about the potential impact Smith will have on the Texans O-line at Toro Times.

28. C Connor McGovern (SIGNED)

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Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Buffalo Bills
  • New Team: Buffalo Bills
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $52 million deal with Bills

Despite already bouncing around a bit, McGovern has been steady at center at every stop. It was always difficult to imagine Buffalo letting the veteran interior presence walk, and they locked him up for the long haul. There's still plenty more work to be done in Buffalo, but it would've been a much more difficult offseason if they moved forward without McGovern.

Read more about how Josh Allen benefits the most from re-signing McGovern on BuffaLowDown.

29. S Coby Bryant (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks
  • New Team: Chicago Bears
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $40 million deal with Chicago.

Chicago was set to potentially lose both starting safeties from 2025 this offseason, so they made quick work to sign a Super Bowl champ in Bryant. While not a prototypical build for a safety, he was a stud in Mike Macdonald's defense and should be a solid, if not potentially great at this price, signing for the Bears as they look to build off of last year's success.

Read more about the message the Bears are sending by signing Bryant on Bear Goggles On.

30. OG David Edwards (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Buffalo Bills
  • New Team: New Orleans Saints
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 1
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $61 million deal with New Orleans

Edwards was a sneaky awesome option for any O-line-needy teams and the Saints snatched him up with a quickness. Much like signing Etienne at running back as well, New Orleans is obviously operating with the idea of helping Shough at the top of their mind. Edwards will give him more options and offers a ton of surety that was lacking on the interior of the offensive line.

Read more about the message signing Edwards sends to Saints fans on Who Dat Dish.

31. CB Alontae Taylor (SIGNED)

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: New Orleans Saints
  • New Team: Tennessee Titans
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $60 million deal with Tennessee.

Though his time in New Orleans was a bit inconsistent, the talent was clear. Now, the Titans are able to showcase their cap space and build Robert Saleh's preferred side of the ball even more so. This was a roster that has a rookie QB contract to build around, so spending isn't that bad in order to get Ward more help. Taylor helping to anchor this secondary is a nice push in the right direction.

Read more about why fans should love Taylor landing with Tennessee at Titan Sized.

32. LB Nakobe Dean (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Philadelphia Eagles
  • New Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $36 million deal with Raiders

Health is a risk factor when it comes to Nakobe Dean, but the performance on the field is hard to question. He's a phenomenal player who has a ton of upside still ahead given his age, and the Raiders might be able to strike gold with this signing.

Read more about why Raiders fans were begging to sign Nakobe Dean at Just Blog Baby.

33. EDGE Boye Mafe (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Seattle Seahawks
  • New Team: Cincinnati Bengals
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $60 million deal with Bengals

With Trey Hendrickson's time in in Cincinnati all but guaranteed to be done, we didn't see enough from someone like Shemar Stewart to anchor their pass rush. Boye Mafe can be that player, however. While he was part of the deep Seahawks pass-rush rotation, he performed well. He'll be a strong veteran presence that the Bengals simply need in the worst way up front.

Read more about why Mafe is pivotal to getting the most out of Shemar Stewart at Stripe Hype.

34. OG Alijah Vera-Tucker (SIGNED)

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New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: New York Jets
  • New Team: New England Patriots
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $42 million deal with New England.

Vera-Tucker's health has been a primary concern for the former first-round pick by the Jets. When he's been on the field, though, there's been no questioning his talent and ability to be a Pro Bowl-caliber offensive lineman. The Patriots are banking on that upside and are likely getting a discount on the talent of AVT because of the injury history. This feels like a home-run gamble for New England to take with their need in the trenches.

Read more about what AVT's arrival means for shuffling the Patriots O-line at Musket Fire.

35. EDGE Joey Bosa

  • Previous Team: Buffalo Bills
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Unsigned

The Bills banking on Bosa to bolster the pass rush last season wasn't a bad idea, but I'd argue it didn't pay off as largely as they'd hoped. That should be, perhaps, a warning to any suitors this offseason.

36. LB Quay Walker (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Green Bay Packers
  • New Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $40.5 million deal with Vegas

Walker never fully realized his potential with the Packers, but make no mistake, the Raiders are making a smart gamble with this deal. Is it a bit expensive? Sure. But it's also a deal that could give the Vegas defense that is in need of a facelift post-Crosby the chance to hit on a stud linebacker if they can tap into the former first-round pick's ceiling.

Read more about how the Raiders raised spirits even higher by signing Walker at Just Blog Baby.

37. QB Aaron Rodgers

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers | Michael Longo/For USA Today Network-PA / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Age in Week 1: 42
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Unsigned

Rodgers certainly wasn't bad last season with Pittsburgh, but he also looked like a 40-year-old signal-caller. A return to the Steelers is in play, as is retirement — but could another team also take a chance on Rodgers?

38. OG Isaac Seumalo (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • New Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • Age in Week 1: 32
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $31.5 million deal with Arizona

Seumalo has been a consistent interior blocker for a long time at this point. With Arizona shifting the focus of its offense with the impending Kyler departure and Mike LaFleur coming into the building, making sure the offensive line is fortified makes a world of sense. Seumalo will ultimately help to ensure that's the case for the Cards.

39. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: New York Giants
  • New Team: Tennessee Titans
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Signed a 4-year, $78 million deal with Titans

Wan'Dale Robinson and Brian Daboll are staying together as the new Tennessee offensive coordinator brought the familiar face with him to the Titans. Admittedly, this feels like a bit of an overpay, but perhaps a necessary one for Tennessee. They need to get Cam Ward

Read more about how Robinson will help Cam Ward's growth in Tennessee at Titan Sized.

40. LB Leo Chenal (SIGNED)

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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • New Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $24.75 million deal with Commanders

Over his time in Kansas City, Chenal's role was most definitely fluid. At such a young age and with such elite physical tools, though, the upside remains tremendous with the linebacker. It's clear that Washington made a pointed effort (and a much-needed one) to get younger on the defense and not let the age and lack of speed be a problem. Chenal fits that operative mentality like a glove.

Read more about what a Chiefs expert says the Commanders are getting with Chenal at Riggo's Rag.

41. OG Joel Bitonio

  • Previous Team: Cleveland Browns
  • Age in Week 1: 34
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Unsigned

The best days of Joel Bitonio are a memory at this point, but that doesn't mean he still can't be a good guard for a team in need of a veteran. He should be on a new team come Week 1.

42. S Kamren Curl (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Los Angeles Rams
  • New Team: Los Angeles Rams
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Re-signed with Rams for 3-year, $36 million

Curl has been a good player in his career, even if an imperfect one, but the Rams have clearly expressed how much he means to their defense specifically. It was a bit shocking to see him get a three-year extension before the new league year, but that doesn't mean it won't be a helpful move for LA on that side of the ball.

Read more about the Rams' draft outlook after re-signing Curl on Ramblin' Fan.

43. EDGE Bradley Chubb

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Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb | Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Miami Dolphins
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Unsigned

Among the numerous Dolphins releases already this offseason was Bradley Chubb. His pass-rush has never quite developed to the high levels some hoped, but he's still a plus defensive asset.

44. OT Jermaine Eluemunor (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: New York Giants
  • New Team: New York Giants
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Re-signed with Giants on 3-year, $39 million deal

The Giants are bringing Eluemunor back to the mix, and that makes sense. This offensive line hasn't been good and Eluemunor has been part of the inconsistency. Having said that, he's been more solid than others and ultimately could make plenty of sense to stick with this group.

Read more about how the Giants avoided a big mistake by re-signing Eluemunor at GMEN HQ.

45. TE Dallas Goedert

  • Previous Team: Philadelphia Eagles
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Unsigned

Will-they, won't-they has felt like the vibe with Goedert and the Eagles for some time. Now that his departure seems most likely, though, he's still a solid pass-catcher and red-zone threat to pursue.

46. S Jaquan Brisker

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Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker | Matt Marton-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Chicago Bears
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Unsigned

There's been more good than bad with Brisker over the course of his Chicago tenure, and that will likely be reflected in his market. He may just be entering his prime with a solid body of work already behind him.

47. LB Devin Bush (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Cleveland Browns
  • New Team: Chicago Bears
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $30 million deal with Chicago

Chicago was aiming to upgrade at linebacker this offseason and Bush should help with that. While he's never quite lived up to being a Top 10 pick, he's established himself as a reliable veteran defensive presence. The Bears appear like they're close to contending to win the NFC, and adding Bush to the fold is a move that can undeniably help with that.

Read more about how the Bears upgraded from Tremaine Edmunds with Bush on Bear Goggles On.

48. WR Deebo Samuel

  • Previous Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Unsigned

Respect for Deebo Samuel's peak is why he's as high in these rankings as he is. There were flashes of the old Deebo last year, but it's more likely that he won't reach the peak of his powers again.

49. S Kevin Byard (SIGNED)

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Chicago Bears free safety Kevin Byard | Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Chicago Bears
  • New Team: New England Patriots
  • Age in Week 1: 33
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Signed, terms undisclosed

Byard might not be the All-Pro he once was, but he's reuniting with Mike Vrabel, his former head coach in Tennessee, by signing with the Patriots. With New England losing Jaylinn Hawkins, getting Byard into the fold continues their mold of making moves to secure the defense with veteran, proven talent. Byard is still a high-end safety and should fit with the Pats defense quite seamlessly.

50. RB Rico Dowdle (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Carolina Panthers
  • New Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $12.25 million deal with Pittsburgh.

Dowdle reunites with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh and there should be plenty of intrigue. While some could construe this as replacing Kenneth Gainwell — and it might be that to some degree — Dowdle has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and should get a look as the potential lead back for the Steelers offense. His familiarity with McCarthy should help his case in that matter.

Read more about how Dowdle to Pittsburgh sets up a potential Steelers trade at Still Curtain.

51. WR Tyreek Hill

  • Previous Team: Miami Dolphins
  • Age in Week 1: 32
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Unsigned

When Tyreek Hill will actually be available as he returns from a devastating knee injury could dictate a lot about his market. However, even if he returns at 85% of what he was, that's still a weapon many offenses could use.

52. EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson (SIGNED)

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New England Patriots linebacker K'lavon Chaisson | David Butler II-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: New England Patriots
  • New Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Signed a 1-year, $12 million deal with Commanders

The sack production (high) and pressure rates (lower) for Chaisson in New England don't totally match. However, Chaisson is an athletic former first-round pick who is still in his mid-20s. That's why he makes more sense for Washington than in most other places. I don't think he's going to be a monstrous, double-digit sack presence for the Commanders, but he makes this defense younger and more potent, without a doubt.

53. EDGE Dre’Mont Jones (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • New Team: New England Patriots
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $39 million deal with Patriots

After the Super Bowl loss, the Patriots were expected to spend again in free agency. They got started early on Monday with Dre'Mont Jones. A veteran who's still in his prime, Jones is versatile in the front seven and has been an above-average player consistently in his career. He's an upgrade for the New England defense and a sign of things to come, perhaps.

Read more about Dre'Mont Jones being a key piece to maintain AFC supremacy for the Patriots on Musket Fire.

54. TE David Njoku

  • Previous Team: Cleveland Browns
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Unsigned

It's hard to get over the fact that Njoku is already 30 years old, but here we are. While Cleveland's state of affairs haven't helped the tight end, he'll have fans on the open market.

55. CB Nahshon Wright (SIGNED)

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Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Chicago Bears
  • New Team: New York Jets
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Signed a 1-year, $5.5 million deal with Jets

For starters, while the Jets infamously had zero interceptions as a team last year, Wright actually had five on his own while in Chicago. That's a cheap sell job, but it does speak to New York's clear interest in upgrading their defensive backfield. Wright has come along nicely in his career as a cornerback and, as he enters his prime, this could end up being a massive bargain for the Jets.

Read more about what Wright brings to Aaron Glenn's defense on The Jet Press.

56. S Jaylinn Hawkins (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: New England Patriots
  • New Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Terms undisclosed

Over the past few years, Hawkins has made himself one of the league's better safeties. Now he's heading to Baltimore as they suffered some losses on the back end, but he makes perfect sense for new head coach Jesse Minter's defense. He should come in on a highly increased paycheck and form a fearsome tandem with Kyle Hamilton.

57. LB Demario Davis (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: New Orleans Saints
  • New Team: New York Jets
  • Age in Week 1: 37
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Signed 2-year, $22 million deal with Jets.

Age is a factor with Davis, but he comes home to the Jets amid a flurry of veteran defensive signings for New York. Despite his uber-veteran status, Davis has remained a plus defensive asset that the Jets certainly need.

Read more about Davis' surprise homecoming with the Jets on The Jet Press.

58. QB Kirk Cousins

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • Age in Week 1: 38
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Unsigned

Few things in the NFL will go down as weird as Cousins' time with the Falcons. His days among the top starters in the NFL have since passed, but he'll have suitors as a stopgap option in a weak class.

59. TE Travis Kelce (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • New Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Age in Week 1: 36
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Returning to Chiefs on 1-year, $12 million deal

After retirement looked quite certain at points, a return is still very much in play with Kelce. Having him listed feels performative, though, because a return was almost surely always going to be with the Chiefs.

Read more about Kelce's return being what Chiefs fans wanted at Arrowhead Addict.

60. EDGE Kwity Paye (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • New Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 10
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $48 million deal with Vegas

After trading away Maxx Crosby, the Raiders obviously needed to fortify the defensive line and Kwity Paye could be just the guy to help with that. Admittedly, he's never quite lived up to his pre-draft hype, but he has been a more than solid player in Indianapolis. On a relatively worthwhile deal, the Raiders continue a strong start to free agency.

Read more about the 'loose connections' that led to Paye signing with the Raiders at Just Blog Baby.

61. LB Kaden Elliss (SIGNED)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • New Team: New Orleans Saints
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $33 million deal with Saints

Elliss has been one of the more underrated veteran linebackers in the league. While he's still a bit long in the tooth by NFL standards, he represents more youth incoming for a Saints defense that was aging quite quickly and obviously. He now shifts within the NFC South and continues a series of spending for New Orleans in an attempt to maximize Tyler Shough's window.

Read more about what Elliss' reunion with the Saints says about their aggressive offseason at Who Dat Dish.

62. CB Montaric Brown (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • New Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Signed 3-year, $33 million deal with Jags

It was a surprise to see Brown come through as one of the best coverage corners in the NFL last season, largely because the results were poor before that. A prove-it deal could be in the cards for the veteran.

Read more about Montaric Brown being a crucial piece for the Jags' future on Black and Teal.

63. S Nick Cross (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Indianapolis Colts
  • New Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 24
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $14 million deal with Commanders

Cross will turn just 25 years old in September of this season, and has already proven to be a valuable commodity for any secondary in the NFL. Of all the many defensive moves the Commanders have made, this honestly might be my favorite. He's the type of versatile safety we've routinely seen Dan Quinn maximize, and he should be a great fit for the future in Washington.

64. DL David Onyemata (SIGNED)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman David Onyemata | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • New Team: New York Jets
  • Age in Week 1: 33
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 2
  • Status: Signed a 1-year, $10.25 million deal with New York.

Another player who you simply know what you're getting with, Onyemata isn't going to blow anyone away, especially at his age. For depth and solid play at a reasonable cost, however, he makes perfect sense for a Jets roster that is largely in the midst of a rebuild.

Read more about Onyemata's message to Jets HC Aaron Glenn and what it means at The Jet Press.

65. S Jalen Thompson (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • New Team: Dallas Cowboys
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $33 million deal with Dallas

The Cowboys were intent on reshaping their secondary this offseason and Thompson will go a long way to doing that. While he's not the top safety available, he's been a steady secondary piece for Arizona and could have untapped potential in a better scheme and overall situation. More importantly, he plugs a major hole for Dallas' defense under new coordinator Christian Parker.

Read more about why Thompson symbolizes a change in philosophy for the Cowboys at The Landry Hat.

66. RB Tyler Allgeier (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • New Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $12.25 million deal with Arizona.

Love this move for the Cardinals. It seems high time to move on from James Conner given his injury history, and Allgeier might actually be an upgrade. If Trey Benson returns healthy, he and Allgeier together could make some magic in the backfield — though figuring out Arizona's future at quarterback is certainly part of the equation as well.

67. S Reed Blankenship (SIGNED)

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Philadelphia Eagles safety Reed Blankenship | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Philadelphia Eagles
  • New Team: Houston Texans
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $24.75 million deal with Houston

It was an abysmal 2025 season for Blankenship, particularly in coverage. The good news for the Texans is that it's an outlier season and the safety has been overall tremendous in his NFL career. Leaving the Eagles does, obviously, create some question marks, but Houston is doubling down further on its biggest strength with the defense.

Read more about Blankenship's fit and arrival in the dominant Houston defense at Toro Times.

68. WR Stefon Diggs

  • Previous Team: New England Patriots
  • Age in Week 1: 32
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 10
  • Status: Unsigned

The Patriots-Diggs marriage came to an end with the receiver's release amid off-field issues. Who knows if a team will want to embroil themselves in that mess, but the talent on the field remains.

69. OG Wyatt Teller

  • Previous Team: Cleveland Browns
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Unsigned

Teller is not the near-elite player he once was, and is also coming off a calf injury. That being said, at 31 years old, there's still enough of a track record to believe in his next steps.

70. LB Alex Anzalone (SIGNED)

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Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Detroit Lions
  • New Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $17 million deal with Tampa

Though he's not necessarily a star, Anzalone has established himself as a leader of the Lions defense who is more than capable as a starter. Given how important we've seen linebacker play be in Todd Bowles' defenses of yesteryear, it makes perfect sense to bring a savvy veteran into the middle of this Bucs defense. Despite some losses today, this move can give fans in Tampa some solace.

Read more about why Anzalone is a much-needed upgrade for Tampa's defense at The Pewter Plank.

71. C Cade Mays (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Carolina Panthers
  • New Team: Detroit Lions
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $25 million deal with Lions

Mays was starting to unlock his potential at the end of his time with the Panthers, and the Lions are obviously banking on him realizing that. Detroit has set up to reshape their offensive line this offseason, and the young center is obviously part of that plan.

Read more about why the Lions nabbing Mays is a splashy signing with a big impact at SideLion Report.

72. DL Calais Campbell

  • Previous Team: Arizona Cardinals
  • Age in Week 1: 40
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 3
  • Status: Unsigned

Who cares if Calais Campbell is 40 years old? Yes, he might retire, but if he wants to keep playing, he's still been good enough for any team to give him that opportunity.

73. DL D.J. Reader

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Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader | Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Detroit Lions
  • Age in Week 1: 32
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Unsigned

D.J. Reader is like clockwork on the interior defensive line. Even if he's not been as good as he was in Cincy with Detroit, he's going to be a plus player whenever he's healthy.

74. OG Kevin Zeitler

  • Previous Team: Tennessee Titans
  • Age in Week 1: 36
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Unsigned

He might be closer to 40 years old than 30, but Zeitler still finished last season as one of the top guards in the NFL. That almost surely means he'll stick on somewhere again this year.

75. WR Keenan Allen

  • Previous Team: Los Angeles Chargers
  • Age in Week 1: 34
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 11
  • Status: Unsigned

Despite how poorly things went in Chicago, Allen looked above-average in Los Angeles. How much he has left in the tank, however, is a valid question for the soon-to-be 34-year-old.

76. LB Bobby Wagner

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Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 36
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Unsigned

Wagner isn't going to be able to fully turn back the clock, and he's definitely lost a step. He's also still a terrific locker room leader and solid-enough presence in the middle of a defense.

77. OG Zion Johnson (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Los Angeles Chargers
  • New Team: Cleveland Browns
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $49.5 million deal with Cleveland

Set to lose all five starting offensive lineman from last season, the Browns were expected to be major players in the free agency market in the trenches, and Johnson is another iteration of that. Make no mistake, he was a problem at numerous points for the Chargers in terms of his on-field performance. But with his youth and draft pedigree, he still has traits worth betting on, which is exactly what Cleveland is doing at a more-modest-than-expected, price.

Read more about why Johnson's contract details make it better for the Browns at Dawg Pound Daily.

78. TE Chigoziem Okonkwo (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Tennessee Titans
  • New Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Signed a 3-year deal worth up to $30 million with Washington

Okonkwo is still one of the most physically gifted tight ends in the league, but hasn't totally put it all together just yet. Frankly, I'm not sure how well he fits with the Commanders offense (especially as they also bring Zach Ertz back), but he still has massive upside that's fully worth betting on.

79. EDGE Arnold Ebiketie

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Atlanta Falcons
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 11
  • Status: Unsigned

Fortunate timing for Ebiketie to hit the market now after arguably his best NFL season. That being said, his market could be suppressed because of the middling prior to the 2025 campaign.

80. CB Chidobe Awuzie

  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Unsigned

Awuzie's prime is probably in the rearview at this point in his career, but he again showed that he's capable of being a starter for most teams when healthy with his work this past year in Baltimore.

81. OG Ed Ingram (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Houston Texans
  • New Team: Houston Texans
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Re-signed with Houston on 3-year, $37.5 million deal

Houston was more than kind to Ingram, who had the best season of his career with the Texans last year. It'll be fascinating to see if Houston lets him walk, though, given that they've already made more changes to the O-line.

Read more about the Texans securing a key O-line piece on Toro Times.

82. EDGE Jadeveon Clowney

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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jadeveon Clowney | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Dallas Cowboys
  • Age in Week 1: 33
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 12
  • Status: Unsigned

Father Time has not yet caught up to Jadeveon Clowney as he consistently puts up good run defense and pass-rush numbers, despite being passed around the NFL.

83. OT Braxton Jones (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Chicago Bears
  • New Team: Chicago Bears
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Re-signed with Bears on 1-year, $5 million deal.

The performance for Jones in Chicago was ultimately a mixed bag further complicated by a 2025 injury. That said, he was a top-third tackle for roughly two straight seasons, which feels worth betting on at his age. And the Bears clearly felt the same as they brought him back on a wisely structured deal that only guarantees $5 million for tackle depth but also has up to $5 million in incentives.

Read more about why Jones is so crucial to the Bears' offseason at Bear Goggles On.

84. S Alohi Gilman (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • New Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 10
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $24.75 million deal with Chiefs

No one is going to mistake Gilman for being the NFL's best safety. At the same time, he's more than proven himself as a consistent starter with versatility on the back end of a defense. With the Chiefs losing Bryan Cook and the CB room being depleted, the veteran safety addition made a ton of sense for Kansas City to bank on, especially on a relatively modest deal.

Read more about Gilman being a change of mentality for the Chiefs defense at Arrowhead Addict.

85. DL DaQuan Jones

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Buffalo Bills
  • Age in Week 1: 34
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Unsigned

They say you have to eat your vegetables, but DaQuan Jones is a team eating its meat and potatoes. He's by no means a game-wrecker, but he's consistently done his job for years on the interior.

86. S Ar’Darius Washington (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • New Team: New York Giants
  • Age in Week 1: 26
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 11
  • Status: Signed a 1-year, $3 million deal with Giants

Further increasing the confusion for the Giants early in free agency, the safety room didn't seem like a priority for New York, but they're bringing in Washington. To be clear, Washington's versatility and age make him certainly enticing, but there would seemingly be a lot better fits for the G-Men than adding someone like Washington.

Read more about how Washington's connection to John Harbaugh brought the DB to New York at GMEN HQ.

87. TE Cade Otton (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • New Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Re-signed with Bucs on 3-year, $30 million do

Cade Otton and the Bucs chose the familiar route as the veteran tight end is returning to Tampa Bay. The match makes sense given what he's meant for this offense, but one has to wonder if his role might grow now.

Read more about how Otton's return is related to Mike Evans' departure at The Pewter Plank.

88. OG James Daniels

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Miami Dolphins guard James Daniels | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Miami Dolphins
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Unsigned

Daniels got hurt in Week 1 and that was that for his Dolphins tenure as he was released this offseason. If healthy, however, he can be an above-serviceable and versatile interior presence.

89. RB J.K. Dobbins (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Denver Broncos
  • New Team: Denver Broncos
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 6
  • Status: Re-signed on 2-year, $20 million deal with Denver

Dobbins was limited to just 10 games with the Broncos last season, but still made a big impact when he was on the field. While Denver was expected to look heavily into the running back market this offseason, they ultimately agreed to bringing the veteran back into the fold.

Read more about what retaining Dobbins says about the Broncos offseason on Predominantly Orange.

90. CB Rasul Douglas

  • Previous Team: Miami Dolphins
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Unsigned

It feels safe to say that the best days for Douglas are behind him after a poor showing in Miami this past year. He's still not far removed from being a terrific veteran corner, however.

91. RB Rachaad White

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 7
  • Status: Unsigned

The Rachaad White era felt short-lived with the Bucs as Bucky Irving took over, but as a secondary and passing down option, teams could do much worse this offseason.

92. OG Dylan Parham

  • Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 10
  • Status: Unsigned

There are a ton of immediate starters at guard in this free agency class. Parham might be on the lower end of that spectrum, but he can undoubtedly fill a void for a team that needs interior depth.

93. OT Jawaan Taylor

  • Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 5
  • Status: Unsigned

Suffice it to say the experiment with Taylor on the Chiefs didn't go to plan. Now released and a free agent once again, we'll have to see if his time in KC severely depresses his market.

94. WR Christian Kirk

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Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Houston Texans
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 12
  • Status: Unsigned 

Christian Kirk was probably better and more valuable in Houston than the majority of the general public realizes. That being said, don't expect him to get the deal he did the last time he hit free agency.

95. EDGE Cameron Jordan

  • Previous Team: New Orleans Saints
  • Age in Week 1: 37
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 13
  • Status: Unsigned 

We're certainly nearing the end of Cameron Jordan's career, but we don't have word that he's planning on hanging it up just yet. It'll be weird to see him outside of the Big Easy, should that happen.

96. CB Eric Stokes (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • New Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $30 million deal with Raiders

Stokes had some quite good moments with the Raiders and, though Las Vegas appears to be going in a different direction after the Maxx Crosby trade when it comes to the defense, they're still betting on the former highly drafted cornerback who still hasn't yet entered his prime age.

Read more about Stokes being key to the Raiders' defensive build without Crosby on Just Blog Baby.

97. OG John Simpson (SIGNED)

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New York Jets offensive linebacker John Simpson | Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: New York Jets
  • New Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 11
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $30 million deal with Baltimore

Simpson is a solid veteran commodity who simply helps to solidify the interior of the offensive line. The Ravens need that after some losses this offseason and some depreciation in the trenches, so this move makes perfect sense.

Read more about why Simpson returning to the Ravens is so important at Ebony Bird.

98. S Jabrill Peppers

  • Previous Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 12
  • Status: Unsigned

There are certainly off-field issues at play with Peppers, but he's stuck around the league because he's a solid addition to just about any secondary.

99. LB Quincy Williams (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: New York Jets
  • New Team: Cleveland Browns
  • Age in Week 1: 30 
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 10
  • Status: Signed a 2-year deal worth up to $17 million

Even though he'll be 30 years old, Quincy Williams is still quite an athlete. After watching Devin Bush depart in free agency, it makes complete sense for the Browns to bring in an athlete that they hope the new defensive staff can maximize, much in the same way they revived Bush's value throughout his time in Cleveland.

Read why the Browns defensive coordinator's own words justify the Williams deal at Dawg Pound Daily.

100. EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad

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Detroit Lions linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Detroit Lions
  • Age in Week 1: 31
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 14
  • Status: Unsigned

Don't expect consistent double-digit sack numbers from Muhammad, but you know that you're going to get high effort, smart play, and some production off the edge with him.

101. LB Justin Strnad (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Denver Broncos
  • New Team: Denver Broncos
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 11
  • Status: Re-signed with Broncos on a 3-year, $19.5 million deal

Strnad returning to Denver alongside fellow vet Alex Singleton makes complete sense. This isn't a defense where you want to upset the apple cart, and they certainly aren't with theis contract.

Read what the Broncos' trade plans could look like after re-signing Strnad at Predominantly Orange.

102. RB Brian Robinson Jr.

  • Previous Team: San Francisco 49ers
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 8
  • Status: Unsigned

Backing up Christian McCaffrey really limited the time we saw Robinson on the field in the 2025 season. However, he was more than adequate in the opportunities he did receive.

103. RB Kenneth Gainwell (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
  • New Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Age in Week 1: 27
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 9
  • Status: Signed a 2-year, $14 million deal with Bucs.

Gainwell was great in a timeshare last year with the Steelers, and the Buccaneers are bringing him on as, ostensibly, the replacement for Rachaad White to pair with Bucky Irving, who will likely be the lead back behind Baker Mayfield. Gainwell shouldn't be considered a workhorse by any stretch, but he's a solid addition, albeit at a higher price than I certainly expected.

Read more about what Gainwell means for the Bucs backfield at The Pewter Plank.

104. C Tyler Biadasz (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: Washington Commanders
  • New Team: Los Angeles Chargers
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 4
  • Status: Agreed to 3-year, $30 million with Chargers

After losing Bradley Bozeman — though that might not be much of a loss — the Chargers chose a quick route to make some quick moves. Biadasz was released by Washington, despite being overall solid enough for his career, which opened the door for LA to swoop in and sign him up.

Read more about Biadasz being a safe, but not bold move for the Chargers on Bolt Beat.

105. LB Bobby Okereke

  • Previous Team: New York Giants
  • Age in Week 1: 30
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 12
  • Status: Unsigned

The Giants released Okereke less than a week before the new league year. His performance has declined of late, but his veteran presence should still make him sought-after.

106. S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

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Chicago Bears safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson | David Banks-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Baltimore Ravens
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 13
  • Status: Unsigned

Ever the headache still, Gardner-Johnson had a tough 2025 season. Still, he's under 30 years old and should get a look from teams, even in a deep-ish safety class in free agency.

107. EDGE Von Miller

  • Previous Team: Washington Commanders
  • Age in Week 1: 37
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 15
  • Status: Unsigned

Von Miller has already said he'd like to stay in the nation's capital, and while he's not the player he once was, he can still be effective in a rotational role.

108. WR Hollywood Brown

  • Previous Team: Kansas City Chiefs
  • Age in Week 1: 29
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 13
  • Status: Unsigned

The hope of Hollywood Brown in Kansas City was greater than the results, but the veteran receiver is still a useful player for any offense in need of pass-catcher depth — and should come cheap.

109. EDGE Malcolm Koonce (SIGNED)

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Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
  • Previous Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • New Team: Las Vegas Raiders
  • Age in Week 1: 28
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 16
  • Status: Re-signed with Raiders on 1-year, $11 million deal

Over his time in Vegas, Koonce failed to establish himself as a high-end every-down edge. Having said that, as a depth and rotational piece, he still holds plenty of value, which is surely why the Raiders made it a point to re-sign him on a one-year prove-it type of deal.

Read more about how Koonce is a natural fit with DC Rob Leonard's defense at Just Blog Baby.

110. CB Cor’Dale Flott (SIGNED)

  • Previous Team: New York Giants
  • New Team: Tennessee Titans
  • Age in Week 1: 25
  • Position Rank in Free Agency: 10
  • Status: Signed a 3-year, $45 million deal with Titans.

Flott has an absolute dog mentality, though he may not be the most talented defensive back on the planet. Even still, he improves the depth and versatility of the Titans defense as they continue an aggressive early run in free agency.

Read how the Titans pulled off a last-second change of heart to sign Flott at Titan Sized.