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2021 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2021.
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Marcus Maye, S, Jets. Age: 27. 
Franchised by Jets
Marcus Maye really stepped up in the wake of Jamal Adams’ departure, becoming one of the better safeties in the NFL.
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John Johnson, S, Rams. Age: 25.
Signed with Browns (3 years, $33.75 million)
John Johnson is one of the top safeties in the NFL, and he’s only 25 years old. The sky is the limit for him.
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Justin Simmons, S, Broncos. Age: 27.
Re-signed with Broncos (4 years, $66 million)
Justin Simmons has blossomed into one of the top safeties in the NFL. He has gotten better each season throughout his 5-year career. He has earned a huge contract.
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Marcus Williams, S, Saints. Age: 24.
Franchised by Saints
Marcus Williams is known for surrendering the infamous Stefon Diggs touchdown, but he has developed into a terrific safety. He’s somehow still only 24 years old.
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Desmond King, S/CB, Titans. Age: 26.
Signed with Texans (1 year)
Desmond King is a talented player who can literally play everywhere in the secondary. He’s also a good return specialist. He’s a valuable player to have on a roster because of his flexibility.
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Kareem Jackson, S, Broncos. Age: 33.
Re-signed with Broncos
Kareem Jackson performed on a Pro Bowl level last year, but the Broncos may not exercise the club option on him because he’s due $11 million as a 33-year-old.
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Keanu Neal, S, Falcons. Age: 26.
Signed with Cowboys (1 year, $5 million)
Keanu Neal was once a terrific safety, but injuries have sapped his ability. He’s still a quality player, and he’s also still young (26), so he could rebound in 2021 and beyond.
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Malik Hooker, S, Colts. Age: 25.
Signed with Cowboys
Malik Hooker is an exceptional talent, but simply cannot stay healthy. He’s never played a full season, and he’s missed 28 games in four years. The good news is that he’s only 25, so he still has time to turn his career around.
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Anthony Harris, S, Vikings. Age: 29.
Signed with Eagles (1 year, $5 million)
Anthony Harris was coming off an amazing 2019 campaign when he entered free agency last spring. The Vikings could have given him a huge contract, but they franchised him instead. This turned out to be a good decision because Harris regressed. He wasn’t bad, but he was far from the dominant player he was prior to 2020.
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Tashaun Gipson, S, Bears. Age: 31.
Tashaun Gipson did a good job replacing the departed Adrian Amos last year. He was solid in all regards. The only downside is his age (31).
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Jaquiski Tartt, S, 49ers. Age: 29.
Re-signed with 49ers (1 year)
Jaquiski Tartt is a quality, well-rounded safety. He played just seven games in 2020.
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Duron Harmon, S, Lions. Age: 30.
Signed with Falcons
Patriot players going elsewhere don’t always succeed. Duron Harmon did, performing well in all regards for the Lions.
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Xavier Woods, S, Cowboys. Age: 26.
Signed with Vikings (1 year, $2.25 million)
Xavier Woods was a decent starting safety for the Cowboys last year, covering well but struggling with some missed tackles. He’s only 26, so there’s room for improvement.
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Rayshawn Jenkins, S, Chargers. Age: 27.
Signed with Jaguars (4 years)
Rayshawn Jenkins has made some nice improvements to his game. He missed some tackles in 2020, but he covered very well.
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Kenny Vaccaro, S, Titans. Age: 30.
Kenny Vaccaro was once a solid safety, but he has declined in recent years. Now 30, Vaccaro figures to get worse in the near future.
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Karl Joseph, S, Raiders. Age: 27.
Time is running out for Karl Joseph to prove his worth as a first-round pick. He’s played well at times in his career, but wasn’t very good in 2020, thanks to injuries.
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Jalen Mills, S/CB, Eagles. Age: 27.
Signed with Patriots (4 years, $24 million)
Jalen Mills did a good job of transitioning from cornerback to safety. He performed well in every regard at his new position.
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Damontae Kazee, S, Falcons. Age: 28.
Signed with Cowboys (1 year)
Damontae Kazee logged 10 interceptions in the two years leading into 2020, but played just four games this past season because of a torn Achilles.
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Erik Harris, S, Raiders. Age: 31.
Signed with Falcons
Erik Harris isn’t a great player by any means, but he’s a very versatile defensive back who can play in the slot if needed.
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Chris Banjo, S, Cardinals. Age: 31.
Re-signed with Cardinals (1 year)
Usually just a core special-teamer, Chris Banjo stepped up and played safety well. However, he’s 31 now, so it’s unlikely he’ll play well on defense much longer.
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Ricardo Allen, S, Falcons. Age: 29.
Signed with Bengals (1 year)
Ricardo Allen is a capable starting safety who can play at cornerback as well. However, he’s injury-prone; he has missed 17 games in the past three years.
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Bobby McCain, S, Dolphins. Age: 28.
Signed with Redskins
Bobby McCain is a sub-par starter who was released because he was due nearly $6 million in 2020. He was one of Miami’s team captains last year.
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Tre Boston, S, Panthers. Age: 29.
Tre Boston played well in coverage in 2019, but he saw his play fall off a cliff this past season. He could rebound, but there’s also a chance that this regression is permanent.
- Will Parks, S, Broncos. Age: 27. — Signed with Chiefs
- Bradley McDougald, S, Jets. Age: 30.
- Josh Jones, S, Jaguars. Age: 26.
- Sean Davis, S, Steelers. Age: 27. — Signed with Colts (1 year)
- Delano Hill, S, Seahawks. Age: 25. — Signed with Panthers
- D.J. Swearinger, S, Saints. Age: 30.
- Andrew Sendejo, S, Browns. Age: 33.
- Tavon Wilson, S, Colts. Age: 31. — Signed with 49ers
- Michael Thomas, S, Texans. Age: 31.
- Jahleel Addae, S, Chargers. Age: 31.
- DeAndre Houston-Carson, S, Bears. Age: 28. — Re-signed with Bears
- Damarious Randall, S, Seahawks. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Seahawks
- Sharrod Neasman, S, Falcons. Age: 29.
- Terrence Brooks, S, Patriots. Age: 29. — Signed with Texans (1 year, $2 million)
- Johnson Bademosi, S, Saints. Age: 31.
- Shawn Williams, S, Cardinals. Age: 30.
- Matthias Farley, S, Jets. Age: 29.
- Daniel Sorensen, S, Chiefs. Age: 31. — Re-signed with Chiefs
- Dean Marlowe, S, Bills. Age: 29.
- Tedric Thompson, S, Browns. Age: 26.
- Deon Bush, S, Bears. Age: 28. — Re-signed with Bears (1 year)
- George Iloka, S, Vikings. Age: 31.
- Cody Davis, S, Patriots. Age: 32. — Re-signed with Patriots (2 years)
- Miles Killebrew, S, Lions. Age: 28. — Signed with Steelers
- Jordan Richards, S, Ravens. Age: 28.
- Adrian Colbert, S, Giants. Age: 27.
- Andrew Adams, S, Buccaneers. Age: 28. — Signed with Eagles
- Nate Ebner, S, Giants. Age: 32. — Re-signed with Giants
- Kavon Frazier, S, Dolphins. Age: 27.
- Anthony Levine, S, Ravens. Age: 34. — Re-signed with Ravens
- Charles Washington, S, Cardinals. Age: 28.
- Rudy Ford, S, Eagles. Age: 25. — Signed with Jaguars
- Brandon Wilson, S, Bengals. Age: 27. — Re-signed with Bengals
- Jordan Dangerfield, S, Steelers. Age: 30.
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