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.

Ryan Wright was third in net punting last year and did a good job of pinning the opposition inside the 20.

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

Jordan Stout topped the net-punting average charts in 2025. He did a great job of pinning the opposition inside the 20 as well.

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.

Tress Way is an older punter, but he ranked fourth in net punting last year.

Reggie Gilliam is one of the best blocking fullbacks in the NFL.

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

Patrick Ricard is starting to get up there in age, but he’s still a dominant lead blocker.

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.

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

Braden Mann finished sixth in net punting last year.

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.

Riley Patterson is coming off an excellent season, going 27-of-29.

Jake Bailey finished 11th in net average last year. He did a solid job of pinning teams inside the 20.

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.

Bradley Pinion was average at net punting, but did a great job of pinning the opposition inside the 20.

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.

Tommy Townsend was average in net punting last year, but did a great job of pinning teams inside the 20.

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.

Joey Slye drilled 80 percent of his field goals last year, including a few long attempts.

Eddy Pineiro is coming off a great season with the 49ers.

Daniel Carlson is coming off the worst year in his Raiders career.

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.

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

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, bu 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.

Coliss Waitman was in the middle of the pack of net punting, but did a great job of pinning teams inside the 20.

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.

Blake Gillikin is usually a good punter, but he missed most of 2025 with a back injury.

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.

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.

Matt Prater is 42, but he’s coming off a solid season in which he was 18-of-20.

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.

C.J. Ham has been a solid fullback for a long time, but he has hinted at retirement.

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.

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

Johnny Hekker is great at fake punts. He was below average in net punting 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.

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.

Mitch Wishnowsky ranked in the middle of the pack in net punting last eason.

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.

Sam Martin is an older punter who can still place boots well inside the 20.

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.

Michael Burton was sorely missed last year when he missed the entire season with a hamstring injury.

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.

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