Top NFL Free Agents 2026

George Pickens is one of the most talented receivers in the NFL, and he’s only 25. The issue is that he can be a major headache in the locker room.

Tyler Linderbaum is one of the best centers in the NFL, and he still has many years ahead of him.

Trey Hendrickson is still one of the best edge rushers in the NFL. However, his age (31) is becoming a concern.

Devin Lloyd was one of the best linebackers in the NFL last year, thriving both in run support and coverage.

Breece Hall is a dynamic running back who was able to overcome a past torn ACL.

Ar’Darius Washington was elite in coverage in 2024, but missed most of last year with an injury.

Bryan Cook is an excellent safety. He’s coming off the best season of his career, and he’s only 26.

Jaylen Watson missed the second half of 2024, but rebounded with a terrific 2025 campaign.

Dallas Goedert has been an exceptional tight end for a long time, but he’s now 31 and could decline soon.

Jaelan Phillips did not disappoint after being acquired at the trade deadline. He’s a dynamic edge rusher who is only 27.

Matt Milano is usually a superb linebacker, but he had a poor 2025 season because of a lingering injury. He could bounce back in 2026, but he tends to get hurt a lot.

Rasul Douglas continues to be a superb cornerback, but at 31, regression could be coming soon.

Alex Anzalone has been a stud three-down linebacker for the Lions, but at 31, he could regress soon.

Rasheed Walker is a former seventh-round pick who has emerged as a great pass-blocking left tackle.

Despite his age, Joel Bitonio still played on a high level last year.

Devin Bush has experienced a roller coaster career. He’s coming off an amazing season in which he’s thrived in both coverage and run support.

Isaac Seumalo has not disappointed since joining the Steelers. He’s been a superb blocker, but he’ll be 33 by the midway point of the season.

Kyle Pitts has never lived up to his No. 4 overall billing, but he’s had some great performances over the years and is still only 25.

Kaden Elliss is a do-it-all linebacker who generates pressure on the quarterback and defends the run extremely well.

Demario Davis is 37, but he’s still one of the better linebackers in the NFL. Still, regression must be coming soon.

Mike Evans tends to get injured a lot, especially now that he’s in his mid-30s, but he has shown that he can still perform at a high level.

Jamel Dean is coming off a great season as Tampa Bay’s top cornerback.

Daniel Jones looked like an MVP candidate to start the year, but then fractured his fibula and then tore his Achilles, which is likely to affect his running in 2026.

Travis Etienne was a disappointment for a while, but he finally lived up to expectations this past season, serving as a dynamic back in Jacksonville’s offense.

Kenneth Walker split the workload evenly with Zach Charbonnet, but Walker had an amazing playoff performance against San Francisco.

Bradley Chubb came off a torn ACL last year, but did well considering the injury status. He logged 8.5 sacks. He’s turning 30 this offseason.

Brandon Aiyuk was once a Pro Bowl-caliber receiver for the 49ers, but he suffered a nasty knee injury in 2024 and wasn’t able to play last season. Aiyuk is still just 28, so perhaps he’ll be able to revert to his previous form now that he’s two years removed from the injury.

Jermaine Eluemunor was excellent in pass protection last year, but is now 31.

Javonte Williams had been given up for dead after failing to impress following his torn ACL in his rookie season, but he finally reverted to the talented back we saw years ago.

Reed Blankeship had two excellent years for the Eagles entering 2025, but is coming off an unusually down season.

Connor McGovern has been a rock-solid center for the Bills ever since joining the team three years ago.

David Edwards has seemingly overcome past injury issues to become a stout guard.

Joey Bosa isn’t the same Pro Bowl talent he used to be because of injuries, but he was still able to register 47 quarterback pressures last year.

K’Lavon Chaisson logged 7.5 sacks in 2025. He’s still somehow only 27 despite seemingly being in the NFL for a decade.

Jaylinn Hawkins is a former journeyman, but he has found a home in New England. He was excellent in 2025, particularly in coverage.

Alijah Vera-Tucker is incredibly versatile, but he has severe issues staying healthy.

Braxton Jones missed most of 2025, but he’s young enough to rebound.

Jaquan Brisker missed plenty of action in 2024, but was mostly healthy this past season. He had a solid, but not great year.

D.J. Reader is a monstrous run stuffer who can generate quarterback pressure, but he’s due to continue his decline at 32.

Malcolm Rodriguez was a stout linebacker in 2024, particularly in run support, but he missed most of 2025 with an injury.

Malik Willis is not the horrible quarterback we saw in Tennessee. He’s made some great strides and even outplayed Jordan Love last year.

Isaiah Likely is an elite athlete with tremendous upside.

The Ravens acquired Dre’Mont Jones at the trade deadline. He tallied seven sacks in 2025.

Alohi Gilman has been terrific in coverage in recent years.

Wyatt Teller hasn’t played at his peak level in the past two year, but he’s still young enough to rebound.

David Njoku is an athletic tight end who’s had some great production, but he may regress soon now that he’s 30.

Teven Jenkins is an underrated blocker who has made a great transition from tackle to guard.

Tyler Allgeier is a tough running back who was used as a late-game hammer over Bijan Robinson.

David Onyemata had a strong year as both a run stuffer and a pass rusher. The downside is that he’s 33, so he could decline soon.

Julian Blackmon was expected to be a big-time player in the Saints’ secondary, but he missed all but the first week of the season with a torn labrum.

Braden Smith is coming off a solid year, but has injury and psychological concerns.

Alec Pierce was known as just an inconsistent deep threat before 2025, but he became so much more last year.

Montaric Brown was a pleasant surprise for the Jaguars last year.

Jalen Thompson is a good, but not great safety with no weaknesses.

Kamren Curl is a dominant run-defending safety who can play effectively in coverage as well.

Rashid Shaheed was an explosive receiver with the Saints. He never fully transitioned with the Seahawks, but he served as an explosive kick returner.

Tariq Woolen had two terrific seasons to begin his career, but hasn’t been as good since.

John Franklin-Myers has been on a force on the defensive line with 14.5 total sacks in the past two years.

Kevin Zeitler is 36, but he’s still capable of blocking at a high level.

Khalil Mack is coming off a stellar year in which he generates tons of pressures despite missing five games. However, he’s 35, so a sharp decline could be coming soon.

Tyreek Hill is no longer the dynamic weapon he once was, especially now that he’s coming off a torn ACL, but he could still be a decent weapon if he’s recovered from the injury.

James Daniels is one of the top guards in the NFL when healthy, but played only four games in 2024 because of an Achilles tear and then just one game in 2025 because of a pectoral injury.

Tyler Biadasz wasn’t great for the Redskins, but he was a solid player for a couple of seasons, so it’s unclear why they cut him.

Kyler Murray has rushing upside, but there are plenty of downsides to him, including poor durability, an inability to get the ball to his best players, and video game-related lethargy.

Bobby Okereke had two great years with the Giants before regressing last year. He’s just 30 (as of July), so perhaps he has a couple strong seasons remaining in his career.

Taylor Decker has been a rock solid tackle in Detroit over the past decade, but he’s coming off his worst season as a pro and is now 32 (as of August.)

Dre Greenlaw has been injured a lot since he got hurt in the Super Bowl, but he’s still just 29, so he could rebound with a strong season or two.

Jauan Jennings has had some big games over the past two years, but he’s been an inconsistent producer.

Dylan Parham was one of the few bright spots on the Raiders’ offensive line last year, but he was much better in 2024.

Eric Stokes is a former first-round bust, but he’s coming off a surprisingly solid season for the Raiders.

Wan’Dale Robinson became more than a PPR scam slot receiver last year.

Chris Manhertz is one of the top blocking tight ends in the NFL, but he’s 34 now.

Cordale Flott was an effective starting cornerback for the Giants last year.

Nakobe Dean wasn’t quite himself last year coming off an injury, but perhaps he’ll rebound with a solid season because he’ll be healthier heading into 2026.

Deebo Samuel is still a dynamic weapon, but at 30, he’ll be set to decline soon. He also has an extensive injury history.

Von Miller showed that he can still be a productive rotational player, registering nine sacks in 2025.

Despite his age, DaQuan Jones can still be a strong force in the interior. He missed some time with injury last year.

Darren Waller is a massive injury risk, but he played well when healthy last year.

Kader Kohou is a quality slot cornerback, but was missed after being injured all of 2025.

Andre Cisco is coming off a down year and missed the second half of the season with an injury.

John Simpson had a great 2024, but regressed this past year. He’s still young enough to rebound.

Quincy Williams was one of the best linebackers in the NFL in 2023, but has regressed since. Age is now becoming an issue.

Kevin Byard is no longer the excellent safety he once was, but he’s coming off a solid year. At 33, Byard could continue to decline.

Nashon Wright thrived in his first year as a starter. He was the lone healthy cornerback on the Bears roster for a while.

Levi Onwuzurike is a Jack of all trades type of defensive tackle, but he missed all of 2025 with an injury.

Romeo Doubs is coming off a solid year in which he was much more consistent. He has shown the ability to have some big games.

Everyone knows about Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, but Charlie Kolar is a tremendous blocker.

Kyle Van Noy is still an effective player, particularly in coverage, but he’s getting up there in age.

Chidobe Awuzie is still solid in coverage, but has issues staying healthy.

Joseph Ossai led the Bengals in quarterback pressures last year.

Ted Karras has been a quality pass protector for the Bengals over the years, but he’s in danger of regressing now that he’s 33.

Dalton Risner was a pleasant surprise last year, serving as an excellent pass protector in the interior.

Aaron Rodgers had an inconsistent season. He was poor at times, but had some great performances down the stretch as well.

Kenneth Gainwell emerged as a dynamic receiving threat in the second half of the season.

Jabrill Peppers had some excellent seasons for the Patriots before joining the Steelers in 2025. He had an injury-ravaged year.

D.J. Wonnum was a highly productive pass rusher in Minnesota, but hasn’t done as much in Carolina.

Cameron Jordan bounced back with a very strong 10.5-sack season, but he’s 35 and could decline soon.

Rachaad White isn’t a very good runner, but he’s an effective receiver out of the backfield.

Cade Otton sometimes gets lost among all of Tampa’s offensive weapons, but he’s had some very productive games.

Christian Kirk was quiet for most of the year, but had a huge performance in the playoff win against the Steelers. He has a long injury history.

A former second-round pick, Ed Ingram had his best NFL season in Houston.

Trent Brown is always a major injury risk, but he can play at a high level if he can remain healthy.

Sheldon Rankins has had issues staying healthy throughout his career, but he finally did so in 2025 and performed on a high level.

Mo Alie-Cox is one of the best blocking tight ends in the NFL, but could regress soon because of age.

Germaine Pratt tends to struggle in coverage, but he played very well against the run last year.

Nick Cross is an in-the-box safety who thrives against the run, but struggles versus the pass. At 25, however, there’s some room for growth.

Greg Newsome didn’t pan out after the Jaguars traded for him in the middle of the season. He played much better beforehand.

Calais Campbell is obviously no longer the dominant force he once was, but he’s still a solid player in all facets.

Rob Havenstein is coming off his worst season and spent most of it injured anyway. Perhaps he’ll rebound, but he could just be done at 34.

Coby Bryant has enjoyed two solid seasons as a starting safety with no weaknesses.

Alex Singleton is great in run support, but isn’t as good in coverage. At 32, he could regress soon.

Travis Kelce is a shell of his former self. He’s likely to retire so he can enjoy his sham marriage to Taylor Swift for a few years.

Leon Chenal No. 54 is a stout linebacker in run support, but doesn’t do as well in coverage.

Chig Okonkwo is an athletic tight end who still has plenty of upside.

Arden Key has logged 16.5 total sacks in the past three years. He missed a few games last season.

Odafe Oweh is a liability against the run, but he has 17.5 total sacks in the past two seasons.

Despite his age, Denzel Perryman is still an incredibly stout run defender, though he struggles in coverage.

Kirk Cousins had a putrid 2024 season because he was coming off a torn Achilles, but he was better last year. He might have one or two more decent seasons remaining.

Stefon Diggs, 33 in November, is coming off a down year, but that’s mainly because of a torn ACL suffered in 2024. Diggs could be better this upcoming season, but then again, he could regress due to age.

Tremaine Edmunds is a quality run-stopping linebacker, but he’s had issues in coverage.

Taron Johnson has been an excellent slot cornerback for the Bills, but is coming off two down years. He’s now 30.

Nate Hobbs was seen as an excellent slot cornerback prior to 2025, but just had a dreadful season because of constant injuries.

Javon Hargrave is 33, but he can still place plenty of pressure on opposing quarterbacks from the interior.

L’Jarius Sneed experienced two injury-ridden seasons in Tennessee, but he’s 29, so he’s young enough to revert to pre-2024 form.

Kendrick Bourne had some nice performances when Mac Jones was quarterbacking, but at 31, Bourne is entering the twilight of his career.

The 49ers made a downgrade from Isaac Guerendo to Brian Robinson Jr. when they traded for the latter.

Jordan Elliott is a rotational defensive lineman who can get some pressure on the quarterback.

Malcolm Koonce is a quality pass rusher, but didn’t look as good coming off an injury as he did in 2023.

Greg Van Roten has been a solid blocker over the years, but at 36, his time in the NFL could be done soon.

Dane Belton has improved each year and had some nice starts at the end of the year.

Micah McFadden was missed last year when he suffered a foot injury in Week 1.

Donovan Wilson had been a solid safety for the Cowboys for years, but perhaps age is catching up to him because he’s coming off his worst year.

Jadeveon Clowney is coming off an 8.5-sack season, but at 33, he’ll be on a sharp decline soon.

Sam Williams showed lots of promise as a young edge rusher in the past, but he’s coming off a down year in which he couldn’t fully recover from his 2024 injury.

Azeez Ojulari has some pass-rushing talent, but missed most of 2025 with injuries.

Josh Uche was an effective rotational edge rusher last year, but missed a chunk of the season with an injury.

Zach Ertz was still effective last year, but suffered a gruesome injury late in the season.

Austin Ekeler tore his Achilles early last season. He’s unlikely to return to form, unfortunately.

Bobby Wagner is still a force against the run, but is totally lost in coverage.

An underrated rotational edge, Jacob Martin had 45 quarterback pressures in 2025.

A.J. Epenesa is a talented roational edge player, but didn’t play too many snaps last year because of talented players ahead of him.

Tre’Davious White had a surprisingly decent 2025 season, but he has an extensive injury history.

Shaq Thompson is past his prime, but was still able to play some effective snaps in coverage last year.

Jordan Poyer isn’t nearly the same player he once was, but he did a fine job taking over for Taylor Rapp last season.

Larry Borom was surprisingly decent in pass protection this past season.

Ifeatu Melifonwu flashed some major potential in 2023, but hasn’t lived up to it, partly because of injuries.

Vederian Lowe held his own while serving as the starting left tackle in the wake of Will Campbell’s injury.

Jack Gibbens followed Mike Vrabel to New England, where he continued to serve as a solid two-down run defender.

Oft injured, Tony Adams is constantly injured, but covers well when healthy.

Amik Robertson is a decent slot cornerback, but he struggled playing outside last year.

Al-Quadin Muhammad logged 11.5 sacks last year, but he’s a 31-year-old part-time player.

Quay Walker has regressed since his great rookie year. He’s coming off his worst season.

John FitzPatrick is a stout blocking tight end.

Sean Rhyan is a versatile lineman who can play both guard and center.

Kingsley Enagbare is a Jack of all trades type of edge player.

Carson Wentz made some quality starts in relief of J.J. McCarthy before tearing his labrum.

Jalen Nailor had a big game down the stretch that could cause him to receive a larger contract than what he’s worth.

Eric Wilson is a two-down linebacker who is capable against the run, but struggles in coverage.

Daniel Faalele is a massive human being. He’s been a mediocre blocker the past two years.

Joe Flacco was far better than Jake Browning as a fill-in for Joe Burrow.

Noah Fant used to be a quality receiver, but he has regressed in recent years.

Geno Stone had a great 2023 season with the Ravens, but never matched that with the Bengals.

Cam Taylor-Britt was a competent cornerback in 2024, but he spent most of 2025 being injured.

Cam Robinson has been a decent injury replacement in Minnesota and Cleveland the past couple of years.

Ethan Pocic is a solid center, but he tore his Achilles in December, so he’ll miss some of 2026.

Martin Emerson missed all of 2025 with a torn Achilles.

Calvin Austin has been an inconsistent deep threat for the Steelers.

Connor Heyward is a solid blocker and short-yardage converter.

Cole Holcomb is a two-down linebacker who plays well against the run.

Chuck Clark is a solid in-the-box safety who defends the run well, but gets lost in coverage.

Elijah Wilkinson was a half-decent replacement for the injured Kaleb McGary last year.

Leonard Floyd saw his sack total drop from 8.5 to 3.5. At 34, he could be in his final years.

Yosh Nijman did a solid job backing up both tackles this past season.

Cade Mays took over at center in Week 3 and didn’t look back, blocking well in pass protection.

Austin Corbett has been miscast as a center recently, as he’s more suited to be a guard.

Rico Dowdle had some huge performances early in the season, but predictably cooled down after that.

Nick Scott is coming off the best year of his career, but is starting to get up there in age.

It appears as though Taysom Hill’s days of being the Saints’ gadget player/goal-line back have come to an end.

Foster Moreau is a quality blocking tight end who has overcome cancer.

Dillon Radunz had a quality season for the Titans two years ago, but has regressed since.

Alontae Taylor is coming off his best season, but was still just a mediocre corner.

Haason Reddick has been a diminished player the past two years. He might still be able to rebound.

Lavonte David has been a phenomenal player for the Buccaneers for a very long time, but he’s coming off his worst season as a pro.

Logan Hall was a disappointment last year, seeing his sack total drop from 5.5 to 1.5.

Jimmie Ward is a talented safety, but injuries and off-the-field issues have derailed his career.

Tim Settle is above average when it comes to stopping the run and getting to the quarterback for someone his size.

Kwity Paye had just four sacks last year, but he was able to generate a good amount of pressure on the quarterback.

Andrew Wingard was a liability in coverage, but was able to thrive in run support.

Jonah Williams is a talented blocker, but can’t stay healthy.

Tyler Higbee is a productive player, but tends to get injured too often.

Cobie Durant is coming off a decent year after a down 2024.

Boye Mafe had nine sacks two years ago, but hasn’t been as productive since as a rotational edge rusher.

J.K. Dobbins is a talented runner, but has severe issues staying healthy.

Tyquan Thornton made some big plays downfield for Kansas City last year, but mostly struggled to connect with Patrick Mahomes.

Isiah Pacheco has never been the same since getting hurt in 2024. Perhaps he’ll rebound next season.

Charles Omenihu logged 3.5 sacks last year and seven two seasons prior. He’s a fine rotational edge, but nothing more.

Jihad Ward is coming off a decent, 5.5-sack season. He’s due to regress to age soon.

Zion Johnson has been a mediocre blocker despite being a former first-round pick.

Trey Lance still has plenty of upside at 26. Plenty of other failed first-rounders made something of themselves, so why not him?

Andre James was a solid pass protector in Las Vegas, but the Chargers opted not to use him for some reason.

Jamaree Salyer has been solid in relief at either tackle or guard.

Teair Tart is a Jack of all trades, master of none type of defensive tackle.

Lloyd Cushenberry was a solid blocker with the Broncos, but struggled with the Titans over the next two years. Perhaps he’ll improve with a more serious franchise.

Marshon Lattimore is a 30-year-old coming off a torn ACL. Perhaps he’ll rebound, but that seems unlikely.

Jawaan Taylor is a halfway decent pass blocker, but struggles to open running lanes.

Mekhi Becton was great for the Eagles in 2024. He signed a big contract with the Chargers and proceeded to be fat and sluggish all year. He was so out of shape that he needed to take a break during some drives. Becton could potentially rebound – he’s only 27 – but it might be challenging for him to lose the weight he gained after he signed his huge contract.

Jonathan Allen was signed to a ridiculous contract last year. He can still get after the quarterback a bit, but he’s a big liability against the run.

Jonnu Smith had a monster 2024 season in Miami, but didn’t do much in Pittsburgh last year because there were so many tight ends.

A top-10 quaterback according to ESPN DEI analyts, Geno Smith was a disaster last season with horrendous decision-making, though it’s not like the horrid offensive line did him any favors. He’s just a quality backup at this stage of his career.

Joe Mixon had a great 2024, but missed all of 2025 with an injury. Perhaps he’ll be able to bounce back with one more solid season, but there’s also a chance Mixon may never be the same again.

Tua Tagovailoa was once a very promising quarterback who piloted Mike McDaniel’s offense extremely effectively, but those days are gone. Tagovailoa’s brains have been scrambled by all the concussions he’s taken, and the next one could knock him out of the league for good.

Keaton Mitchell is an electric back capable of going the distance whenever he touches the ball.

Elgton Jenkins is a versatile blocker, but his play has fallen off a bit lately.

Johnny Mundt isn’t much of a receiver, but he’s a very strong blocker.

Harrison Smith was an All-Pro safety for a long time.

Chris Rodriguez started over Jacory Crosky-Merritt last year and was half-decent in some games.

Jack Conklin was once a superb right tackle, but injuries have sapped his ability to play well. There’s a very slight chance he can bounce back, but that seems unlikely.

Evan Brown can play both center and guard. He’s not a good run blocker, but he’s fine in pass protection.