• An wonderful 12 months to wish a receiver: Teams could have a glut of expertise out there at wideout, together with Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin and Stefon Diggs.
• Not a ton of prolific quarterback choices: Sam Darnold and Justin Fields have each fared decently of their new spots, however each will likely be in search of bigger offers come March.
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With solely seven weeks of regular-season motion left within the 2024 NFL season, entrance workplace executives across the league have already begun to plot plans to improve rosters for subsequent 12 months. A big chunk of that can come through the 2025 free agent class.
An early have a look at the gamers set to hit the open market reveals a surplus of expertise at large receiver, together with two of the NFL’s highest-graded wideouts in Tee Higgins and Chris Godwin. The operating again market, too, shouldn’t be solely saturated with high-end expertise but additionally very deep.
Defense is one other main calling card of this 12 months’s free agent crop. Strong teams look to be in place at edge rusher, inside linebacker, cornerback and security. Headliners embody D.J. Reed, Khalil Mack and Dre Greenlaw.
On the flip facet, one of many main pitfalls of this free agent class — and certain a major speaking level across the league — is that the quarterback choices are skinny. The main candidates — Sam Darnold, Justin Fields and Russell Wilson — all seem like fringe or bridge starters versus outright dominant gamers.
Overall, take a preliminary look at every of the very best 10 gamers at their positions who will likely be free brokers come March.
Offense
Quarterback
- Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings
- Justin Fields, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns
- Marcus Mariota, Washington Commanders
- Mason Rudolph, Tennessee Titans
- Andy Dalton, Carolina Panthers
- Joe Flacco, Indianapolis Colts
- Jarrett Stidham, Denver Broncos
- Tyler Huntley, Miami Dolphins
Running Back
- Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings
- James Conner, Arizona Cardinals
- Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers
- J.Ok. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers
- Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos
- Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns
- Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs
- Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys
- Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders
- Khalil Herbert, Cincinnati Bengals
Wide Receiver
- Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals
- Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Amari Cooper, Buffalo Bills
- Stefon Diggs, Houston Texans
- DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs
- Diontae Johnson, Baltimore Ravens
- Darius Slayton, New York Giants
- Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears
- Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams
- Joshua Palmer, Los Angeles Chargers
Tight finish
- Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints
- Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals
- Tyler Conklin, New York Jets
- Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders
- Mo Alie-Cox, Indianapolis Colts
- Jordan Akins, Cleveland Browns
- Austin Hooper, New England Patriots
- Nick Vannett, Tennessee Titans
- Luke Farrell, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Harrison Bryant, Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive sort out
- Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Ravens
- Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos
- Cam Robinson, Minnesota Vikings
- Walker Little, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tyron Smith, New York Jets
- Alaric Jackson, Los Angeles Rams
- Dan Moore Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers
- Morgan Moses, New York Jets
- Jedrick Wills Jr., Cleveland Browns
- Justin Skule, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive guard
- Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
- Will Fries, Indianapolis Colts
- Teven Jenkins, Chicago Bears
- Kevin Zeitler, Detroit Lions
- James Daniels, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Mekhi Becton, Philadelphia Eagles
- Zack Martin, Dallas Cowboys
- Brandon Scherff, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Patrick Mekari, Baltimore Ravens
- Aaron Banks, San Francisco 49ers
middle
- Drew Dalman, Atlanta Falcons
- Connor Williams, Seattle Seahawks
- Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis Colts
- Austin Corbett, Carolina Panthers
- Brady Christensen, Carolina Panthers
- Coleman Shelton, Chicago Bears
- Josh Myers, Green Bay Packers
- Bradley Bozeman, Los Angeles Chargers
- Connor McGovern, New Orleans Saints
- Robert Hainsey, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Defense
Interior Defender
- Milton Williams, Philadelphia Eagles
- Levi Onwuzurike, Detroit Lions
- B.J. Hill, Cincinnati Bengals
- Calais Campbell, Miami Dolphins
- Osa Odighizuwa, Dallas Cowboys
- Jarran Reed, Seattle Seahawks
- Teair Tart, Los Angeles Chargers
- Tershawn Wharton, Kansas City Chiefs
- D.J. Jones, Denver Broncos
- Poona Ford, Los Angeles Chargers
Edge Rusher
- Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
- Haason Reddick, New York Jets
- Josh Sweat, Philadelphia Eagles
- Malcolm Koonce, Las Vegas Raiders
- DeMarcus Lawrence, Dallas Cowboys
- Chase Young, New Orleans Saints
- Baron Browning, Arizona Cardinals
- Dayo Odeyingbo, Indianapolis Colts
- Matthew Judon, Atlanta Falcons
- Azeez Ojulari, New York Giants
Inside Linebacker
- Dre Greenlaw, San Francisco 49ers
- Nick Bolton, Kansas City Chiefs
- Ernest Jones, Seattle Seahawks
- Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Bobby Wagner, Washington Commanders
- Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles
- Jamien Sherwood, New York Jets
- Tyrel Dodson, Miami Dolphins
- Elandon Roberts, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kyzir White, Arizona Cardinals
Cornerback
- D.J. Reed, New York Jets
- Charvarius Ward, San Francisco 49ers
- Rasul Douglas, Buffalo Bills
- Carlton Davis III, Detroit Lions
- Byron Murphy Jr., Minnesota Vikings
- Asante Samuel Jr., Los Angeles Chargers
- Mike Hilton, Cincinnati Bengals
- Kristian Fulton, Los Angeles Chargers
- Paulson Adebo, New Orleans Saints
- Nate Hobbs, Las Vegas Raiders
Safety
- Jevon Holland, Miami Dolphins
- Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals
- Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco 49ers
- Camryn Bynum, Minnesota Vikings
- Andre Cisco, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings
- Tre’von Moehrig, Las Vegas Raiders
- Justin Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
- Justin Simmons, Atlanta Falcons
- Jeremy Chinn, Washington Commanders