The legal tampering period for NFL free agency begins today. In other words, the 2026 offseason is underway. As usual, our rankings are rough, unnumbered, and by position. Overall rankings going past more than 10 or 20 players don’t make a ton of sense given how many variables there are for what each team might be looking for. It’s not like the draft where it’s a pool of college prospects you’ll be developing—free agents offer a much greater variety of age, experience, and history. Some additional thoughts ahead of the rankings include:
It’s inexact, but projecting potential salaries is part of this, too. A perfect example is Romeo Doubs being our No. 1 wide receiver over Alec Pierce. We’d prefer Doubs at potentially under $13-$15 million over Pierce at upwards of $30 million. Same goes for Kyler Murray, who can basically sign for the minimum with the money he’s owed from the Cardinals (plus, if the attitude checks out, Murray should probably be No. 1 anyway).
What are you looking for at quarterback? For example, if a tremendous situation like the Packers was just an open spot for a long-term starter, Malik Willis would be at the top of the list, and he’s there given how he played for Green Bay the past two seasons.
It seems unlikely he gets that shot right now, but can a team rebuild former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson? It’s part of why he has a case as a borderline top-five free agent quarterback—despite being ahead of someone who we feel should definitely be a starter someplace right now like Jimmy Garoppolo.
Do offenses want more of a bruising early-down back or a well-rounded guy who can catch a ton of passes like Kenneth Gainwell?
Do you want to gamble on the upside of someone like Evan Neal on the offensive line (the type of move that worked out for the Eagles with Mekhi Becton a couple of years ago)?
Most of the defensive positions appear extraordinarily deep, so things can vary a ton depending on what teams want, both in terms of scheme and contender status (i.e., top teams might be more willing to bring in someone like Tre’Davious White).
Injuries are another factor for players coming off season-enders or having overall durability concerns.
But overall, while the depth on defense in particular can lead to players easily being stacked up differently, the biggest thing we’d look out for is players we might have much higher than others (such as Nakobe Dean) getting bigger deals than expected and making big impacts for their new squads.
[NOTE: This free agent list includes only unrestricted free agents.]
Quarterback
Malik Willis, Packers
Kyler Murray, Cardinals
Aaron Rodgers, Steelers
Marcus Mariota, Commanders
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
Zach Wilson, Dolphins
Jimmy Garoppolo, Rams
Kirk Cousins, Falcons
Russell Wilson, Giants
Geno Smith, Raiders
Trey Lance, Chargers
Kenny Pickett, Raiders
Joe Flacco, Bengals
Mitchell Trubisky, Bills
Tyrod Taylor, Jets
Teddy Bridgewater, Buccaneers
Carson Wentz, Vikings
Sam Howell, Eagles
Gardner Minshew, Chiefs
Brandon Allen, Titans
Kyle Allen, Lions
Case Keenum, Bears
Josh Johnson, Commanders
Running back
Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars
Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks
Rico Dowdle, Panthers
Kenneth Gainwell, Steelers
Joe Mixon, Texans
Najee Harris, Chargers
Tyler Allgeier, Falcons
Brian Robinson Jr., 49ers
J.K. Dobbins, Broncos
Sean Tucker, Buccaneers
Nick Chubb, Texans
Rachaad White, Buccaneers
Aaron Jones Sr., Vikings
AJ Dillon, Eagles
Antonio Gibson, Patriots
Austin Ekeler, Commanders
Kareem Hunt, Chiefs
Khalil Herbert, Jets
Jerome Ford, Browns
Miles Sanders, Cowboys
Michael Carter, Cardinals
Ameer Abdullah, Colts
Jeremy McNichols, Commanders
Alexander Mattison, Dolphins
Dare Ogunbowale, Texans
Raheem Mostert, Raiders
Kene Nwangwu, Jets
Travis Homer, Bears
Wide Receiver
Romeo Doubs, Packers
Alec Pierce, Colts
Mike Evans, Buccaneers
Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks
Jahan Dotson, Eagles
Jauan Jennings, 49ers
Stefon Diggs, Patriots
Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
Christian Kirk, Texans
Deebo Samuel, Commanders
Darnell Mooney, Falcons
Wan’Dale Robinson, Giants
Elijah Moore, Broncos
Jalen Nailor, Vikings
Brandin Cooks, Bills
John Metchie III, Jets
Keenan Allen, Chargers
Hollywood Brown, Chiefs
Calvin Austin III, Steelers
DeAndre Hopkins, Ravens
Jake Bobo, Seahawks
Curtis Samuel, Bills
Kalif Raymond, Lions
Gabe Davis, Bills
Jalen Tolbert, Cowboys
Tyquan Thornton, Chiefs
Kendrick Bourne, 49ers
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs
Tyler Johnson, Jets
Olamide Zaccheus, Bears
Tutu Atwell, Rams
Allen Lazard, Jets
Dyami Brown, Jaguars
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Steelers
Greg Dortch, Cardinals
Tyler Lockett, Raiders
Josh Reynolds, Jets
Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Broncos
Zay Jones, Cardinals
KhaDarel Hodge, Falcons
Van Jefferson, Titans
Sterling Shepard, Buccaneers
Tim Patrick, Jaguars
David Moore, Panthers
Cedrick Wilson Jr., Dolphins
Tight end
Isaiah Likely, Ravens
Travis Kelce, Chiefs
Dallas Goedert, Eagles
David Njoku, Browns
Jonnu Smith, Steelers
Zach Ertz, Commanders
Noah Fant, Bengals
Cade Otton, Buccaneers
Darren Waller, Dolphins
Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans
Charlie Kolar, Ravens
Taysom Hill, Saints
Foster Moreau, Saints
Mo Alie-Cox, Colts
Grant Calcaterra, Eagles
Austin Hooper, Patriots
Tyler Conklin, Chargers
Harrison Bryant, Texans
Kylen Granson, Eagles
Daniel Bellinger, Giants
Offensive Tackle
Rasheed Walker, Packers
Jermaine Eluemunor, Giants
Taylor Decker, Lions
Braden Smith, Colts
Braxton Jones, Bears
Jawaan Taylor, Chiefs
Jamaree Salyer, Chargers
Jack Conklin, Browns
Yosh Nijman, Panthers
Fred Johnson, Eagles
Cam Robinson, Browns
Thayer Munford Jr., Patriots
Jonah Williams, Cardinals
Elijah Wilkinson, Falcons
Trey Pipkins, III, Chargers
Kelvin Beachum, Cardinals
George Fant, Commanders
Justin Skule, Vikings
Joe Noteboom, Ravens
Kendall Lamm, Dolphins
Vederian Lowe, Patriots
Stone Forsythe, Raiders
Matt Pryor, Eagles
D.J. Humphries, Rams
Interior Offensive Line
Tyler Linderbaum, Ravens
Elgton Jenkins, Packers
Isaac Seumalo, Steelers
Mekhi Becton, Chargers
Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jets
David Edwards, Bills
John Simpson, Jets
Evan Neal, Giants
Zion Johnson, Chargers
Kevin Zeitler, Titans
Joel Bitonio, Browns
Wyatt Teller, Browns
Daniel Faalele, Ravens
Cordell Volson, Bengals
Cade Mays, Panthers
Graham Glasgow, Lions
Lloyd Cushenberry, Titans
Ethan Pocic, Browns
Andre James, Chargers
Spencer Burford, 49ers
James Daniels, Dolphins
Austin Corbett, Panthers
Alex Cappa, Raiders
Dylan Parham, Raiders
Greg Van Roten, Giants
Trevor Penning, Saints
Teven Jenkins, Browns
Dillon Radunz, Saints
Laken Tomlinson, Texans
Robert Jones, Cowboys
Cole Strange, Dolphins
Liam Eichenberg, Dolphins
Will Hernandez, Cardinals
Brett Toth, Eagles
Brady Christensen, Panthers
Trystan Colon, Lions
Lucas Patrick, Bengals
Edge Defenders
Trey Hendrickson, Bengals
Jaelan Phillips, Eagles
Odafe Oweh, Chargers
Boye Mafe, Seahawks
Joey Bosa, Bills
Bradley Chubb, Dolphins
K’Lavon Chaisson, Patriots
Joseph Ossai, Bengals
Arnold Ebiketie, Falcons
Jadeveon Clowney, Cowboys
Haason Reddick, Buccaneers
D.J. Wonnum, Panthers
Leonard Floyd, Falcons
Cameron Jordan, Saints
Dre’Mont Jones, Ravens
Dante Fowler Jr., Cowboys
Kingsley Enagbare, Packers
Kwity Paye, Colts
A.J. Epenesa, Bills
Charles Omenihu, Chiefs
Samson Ebukam, Colts
Brandon Graham, Eagles
Joshua Uche, Eagles
Von Miller, Commanders
Azeez Ojulari, Eagles
Ogbo Okoronkwo, Eagles
Malcolm Koonce, Raiders
Kyle Van Noy, Ravens
Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Bears
Jacob Martin, Commanders
Clelin Ferrell, 49ers
Yetur Gross-Matos, 49ers
Tyquan Lewis, Colts
Arden Key, Titans
Derek Barnett, Texans
Emmanuel Ogbah, Jaguars
Dennis Gardeck, Jaguars
Matthew Judon, Bills
David Ojabo, Ravens
Preston Smith, Commanders
Dawuane Smoot, Jaguars
Mike Danna, Chiefs
Michael Clemsons, Jets
Defensive Line
John Franklin-Myers, Broncos
Christian Wilkins, Free Agent
DJ Reader, Lions
Calais Campbell, Cardinals
Javon Hargrave, Vikings
Andrew Billings, Bears
Khyiris Tonga, Patriots
DaQuan Jones, Bills
Roy Lopez, Lions
Jonathan Allen, Vikings
Tim Settle, Texans
Denico Autry, Texans
Da’Shawn Hand, Chargers
Dalvin Tomlinson, Cardinals
David Onyemata, Falcons
Khalen Saunders, Jets
Logan Hall, Buccaneers
Sebastian Joseph-Day, Titans
Shelby Harris, Browns
Larry Ogunjobi, Bills
Jonathan Bullard, Saints
Jerry Tillery, Chiefs
Neville Gallimore, Colts
Greg Gaines, Buccaneers
Jordan Elliott, 49ers
Brent Urban, Ravens
Taven Bryan, Ravens
Austin Johnson, Jaguars
Linebacker
Nakobe Dean, Eagles
Devin Lloyd, Jaguars
Alex Anzalone, Lions
Alex Singleton, Broncos
Leo Chenal, Chiefs
Demario Davis, Saints
Tremaine Edmunds, Bears
Bobby Wagner, Commanders
Devin White, Raiders
Matt Milano, Bills
Quincy Williams, Jets
Quay Walker, Packers
Lavonte David, Buccaneers
Devin Bush, Browns
Germaine Pratt, Colts
Kaden Elliss, Falcons
Willie Gay Jr., Dolphins
Logan Wilson, Cowboys
Bobby Okereke, Giants
Isaiah Simmons, Packers
Damone Clark, Texans
Kenneth Murray Jr., Cowboys
Eric Kendricks, 49ers
Elandon Roberts, Raiders
Akeem Davis-Gaitehr, Cardinals
Shaq Thompson, Bills
Denzel Perryman, Chargers
Ja’Whaun Bentley, Steelers
Jerome Baker, Browns
Kyzir White, Titans
Christian Rozeboom, Panthers
Malcolm Rodriguez, Lions
E.J. Speed, Texans
Christian Harris, Texans
Jamal Adams, Raiders
Anthony Walker Jr., Buccaneers
Cornerbacks
Nahshon Wright, Bears
Jamel Dean, Buccaneers
Tre’Davious White, Bills
Jaylen Watson, Chiefs
Tariq Woolen, Seahawks
Taron Johnson, Bills
Cam Taylor-Britt, Bengals
Josh Jobe, Seahawks
Trevon Diggs, Packers
Alontae Taylor, Saints
Roger McCreary, Rams
Martin Emerson Jr., Browns
Chidobe Awuzie, Ravens
Amik Robertson, Lions
James Pierre Jr., Steelers
Greg Newsome II, Jaguars
Cor’Dale Flott, Giants
Rasul Douglas, Dolphins
Rock Ya-Sin, Lions
Adoree’ Jackson, Eagles
Marshon Lattimore, Commanders
Kamel Hadden, Packers
Eric Stokes, Raiders
Fabian Moreau, Vikings
Cobie Durant, Rams
Akhello, Witherspoon, Rams
Kaiir Elam, Titans
Joshua Williams, Chiefs
Darius Slay Jr., Bills
Mike Hilton, Colts
Kader Kohou, Dolphins
Derion Kendrick, Seahawks
Jonathan Jones, Commanders
Noah Igbinoghene, Commanders
Darrell Baker Jr., Titans
Jack Jones, Dolphins
Shaquill Griffin, Seahawks
Benjamin St-Juste, Chargers
Jeff Okudah, Vikings
Dane Jackson, Bills
Kindle Vildor, Buccaneers
Arthur Maulet, Lions
Dee Alford, Falcons
Safety
Ar’Darius Washington, Ravens
Kevin Byard, Bears
Coby Bryant, Seahawks
Bryan Cook, Chiefs
Reed Blankenship, Eagles
Geno Stone, Bengals
Jaquan Brisker, Bears
Jaylinn Hawkins, Patriots
Harrison Smith, Vikings
Donovan Wilson, Cowboys
Jalen Thompson, Cardinals
Kyle Dugger, Steelers
Nick Scott, Panthers
P.J. Locke, Broncos
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bears
Chuck Clark, Steelers
Nick Cross, Colts
Xavier Woods, Titans
Tony Jefferson, Chargers
Alohi Gilman, Chargers
Taylor Rapp, Bills
Damar Hamlin, Bills
Myles Bryant, Texans
Andre Cisco, Jets
Jabrill Peppers, Steelers
Jonathan Owens, Bears
Andrew Wingard, Jaguars
Dane Belton, Giants
Jordan Poyer, Bills
Rayshawn Jenkins, Browns
Marcus Epps, Eagles
Mike Edwards, Chiefs
Isaiah Oliver, Jets
Jalen Mills, Lions
Ashtyn Davis, Dolphins