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Top NFL free agents of 2024: Ranking the top 400 overall and by position

Some of the top 2024 NFL free agents will soon be hitting the open market. Others will have the dreaded franchise tag placed on them.

What we do know is that it’s going to be a player-friendly market with multiple teams boasting a ton of room under the 2024 NFL salary cap.

Will star Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones cash in with another team after winning back-to-back titles? What is going to happen with Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins?

Here, we take a look at the top-400 NFL free agents of 2024 with a positional breakdown a bit further below.

Related: NFL free agent tracker

1. Chris Jones, defensive tackle, Kansas City Chiefs (Re-signed with the Chiefs)

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Jones has been an absolute force for the Chiefs since they made him a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was a finalist for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award in 2022 before tallying 29 QB hits and 10.5 sacks this past season. Jones and his Chiefs have had their contractual issues, leading many to believe he’ll end up joining another team during NFL free agency. The question here is whether Kansas City will once again place the franchise tag on him after he helped them to another Super Bowl title.

Related: Chris Jones landing spots in NFL free agency

2. Kirk Cousins, quarterback, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the Falcons)

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For a while this past season, it seemed as if Cousins was playing out the string for the Minnesota Vikings. Once he went down with an Achilles’ injury eight games in, that was magnified further. Now, we’re not so sure. As one of the top NFL free agents of 2024, Cousins will certainly draw interest. Minnesota can’t franchise him. But we envision a scenario in which he returns. In his six seasons with the Vikings, Cousins is averaging 3,900 passing yards with 29 touchdowns and nine interceptions. That’s not too bad at all.

Related: Kirk Cousins landing spots in NFL free agency

3. Danielle Hunter, EDGE, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the Texans)

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Hunter just continues to turn in awesome season after awesome season. This past regular season saw the 29-year-old edge guy record a league-high 23 tackles for loss to go with 16.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. There were rumblings leading up to the in-season NFL trade deadline that he could be moved. We’re not expecting a return to Minnesota. Instead, Hunter will be one of the top NFL free agents to actually hit the market.

Related: 6 players Minnesota Vikings must re-sign in NFL free agency

4. Justin Simmons, safety, Denver Broncos

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The Broncos’ decision to release Simmons didn’t come as too much of a surprise given his cap hit of north of $18 million for next season. He was a casualty of Russell Wilson’s contract. Simmons, 30, now becomes one of the top NFL free agents after earning four All-Pro appearances over the past five seasons. In 2023, he recorded three interceptions while giving up an 89.1 QB rating.

Related: Updated 2024 NFL mock draft

5. Saquon Barkley, running back, New York Giants (Signed with the Eagles)

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Barkley, 26, was expected to be one of the top NFL free agents last offseason before New York placed the franchise tag on him. A lengthy stalemate led to the two sides coming to terms on a one-year deal. Heading into this year’s free agency, it seems unlikely that he’ll be tagged again. The former top-two pick recorded north of 1,200 total yards with 10 touchdowns last season. However, he also averaged less than four yards per rush. With his injury history and work usage, buyer should definitely beware.

Related: Saquon Barkley landing spots in NFL free agency

6. Christian Wilkins, defensive tackle, Miami Dolphins (Signed with the Raiders)

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A first-round pick of the Dolphins back in 2019 out of Clemson, Wilkins could not have picked a better time to put up a career-best season. He recorded 23 QB hits, 10 tackles for loss and nine sacks. He’s solid stopping the run and has morphed into a potentially elite pass-rushing interior lineman. Wilkins will now hit free agency with Miami opting against placing the franchise tag on him.

Related: Christian Wilkins landing spots in NFL free agency

7. Mike Evans, wide receiver, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (re-signed with Buccaneers, 2 years- $52 million

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Early in the 2023 season, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that Evans would leave. He’s slated to be among the top-10 NFL free agents and has proven himself as a consistent threat. That includes a record 10 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to open his career. This past regular season saw Evans put up 79 receptions, 1,255 yards with a league-leading 13 touchdowns. Whether with the Buccaneers or another team, Evans age of 30 years old will likely lead to a shorter-term contract.

Related: Updated NFL trade rumors

8. Baker Mayfield, quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Re-signed with the Buccaneers)

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Talk about having a rebound season and proving yourself capable as a QB1. In leading the Buccaneers to a surprise NFC South title, Baker Mayfield completed 64% of his passes for 4,044 yards with 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. It will more than likely lead to him re-signing with the Buccaneers on a lucrative long-term contract.

Related: Baker Mayfield landing spots in NFL free agency

9. Xavier McKinney, safety, New York Giants (Signed with the Green Bay Packers)

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Yet another candidate for the franchise tag, McKinney has been nothing short of great in his first four seasons. This past year saw the former Alabama star record 11 passes defended and three interceptions. Opposing quarterbacks posted a mere 69.8 passer rating when targeting him. He’s a jack-of-all-trades, meaning that the safety can also play slot corner in a pinch. If he hits the open market, expect widespread interest.

Related: 2024 NFL salary cap tracker

10. Calvin Ridley, wide receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars (Signed with the Tennessee Titans)

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After missing the entire 2022 campaign due to a suspension for gambling, Ridley was back up to his old tricks for the Jaguars this past season. Still only 29, it’s going to lead to some big-time interest in NFL free agency. After all, he hauled in 76 passes for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns. Ridley is a borderline WR1, and should get paid like it.

Related: Calvin Ridley’s free agency asking price is a staggering amount

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11. Josh Jacobs, running back, Las Vegas Raiders (Signed with the Packers)

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The rushing champion in 2022, Jacobs had a down 2023 campaign. He averaged just 3.5 yards per attempt and put up 805 rushing yards. That came after tallying an absurd 1,653 yards the year prior. A lot of this had to do with Jacobs holding out during the summer for a new contract. He’s still one of the top NFL free agents of 2024. Just don’t expect a huge long-term contract in today’s running back climate around the league.

12. Tyron Smith, offensive tackle, Dallas Cowboys (Signed with the Jets)

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It certainly would be odd to see this eight-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer play with another team outside of the Cowboys. Smith has been starring in Big D for the past 13 seasons. Sure, he’ not the player he was in his prime. But Smith put up a rebound performance in 2023 after three consecutive injured-plagued campaigns. That included earning Second-Team All-Pro honors. We’re intrigued to see what happens here.

Related: 2024 NFL Draft order

13. Chase Young, EDGE, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with the Saints)

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Acquired from the Washington Commanders during the in-season NFL trade deadline, Young finished the regular season with 15 QB hits, 7.5 sacks and seven tackles for loss. It represented a career-best performance for the former No. 2 pick. The question here is whether the 49ers or another team is going to pay for upside rather than previous production. At 24, we’re banking on it.

14. Xavien Howard, cornerback, Miami Dolphins

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Miami’s decision to release Howard shouldn’t be too surprising given his injury-plagued 2023 season and cap figure heading into 2024. In no way does this mean he’s not going to draw a ton of interest on the NFL free agent market. It was just back in 2021 that Howard yielded a mere 52.7% completion and 72.6 QB rating when targeted. Some team is going to hold out hope that he returns to form.

15. Derrick Henry, running back, Tennessee Titans (Signed with Baltimore Ravens)

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At 30-year-old, it’s highly unlikely that Derrick Henry will get much more than a one or two-year contract in NFL free agency. The wear and tear on his body adds another layer to this. What we do know is that contending teams will show interest in a dude who still went for nearly 1,400 total yards and 12 touchdowns with the Titans last season. He’s also highly unlikely to be back with Tennessee in 2024.

16. Patrick Queen, linebacker, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with Pittsburgh Steelers)

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Queen, 24, hits NFL free agency at just the right time. Still only 24 years old, he’s coming off his first ever All-Pro eason. The former LSU star recorded 133 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception while giving up less than 400 receiving yards on 67 targets. The market is going to be robust here.

Related: Patrick Queen, Houston Texans share mutual interest

17. Devin White, linebacker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles)

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The NFL free agent class at linebacker is top-heavy, meaning that White should be able to cash in if he opts to leave Tampa Bay. A first-round pick of the Bucs back in 2019, White earned All-Pro honors as a sophomore and made the Pro Bowl team the following season. This past season saw him intercept two passes while yielding a 65.5 QB rating in coverage.

18. Michael Onwenu, offensive line, New England Patriots (Re-signed with the Patriots)

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As one of the top NFL free agents on the offensive line, Onwenu is going to be paid big time. He can play both tackle and guard, which is certainly to his advantage. According to Pro Football Focus, he graded out his best at left guard (85.2). That’s elite-level stuff right there.

19. Jonah Williams, offensive tackle, Cincinnati Bengals (Signed with Arizona Cardinals)

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Williams, 26, has started all 59 games in which he’s appeared in four seasons with the Bengals after they made him a top-11 pick in 2020. Pass protection has been somewhat of an issue. But he’s seen as a mauler. The question here is whether teams will view Williams as a left tackle or a right tackle on the open market.

20. Tre’Davious White, cornerback, Buffalo Bills

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White earned All-Pro honors with the Buffalo Bills back in 2019, recording six interceptions in the process. White also earned Pro Bowl honors the following season. Since then, injuries have caught up to the former first-round pick from LSU. White tore his ACL back in 2021. After missing the start of the 2022 season due to that same injury, White tore his Achilles this past season. It cost him all but four games.

Related: Ideal Tre’Davious White landing spots in NFL free agency

Franchise tagged players

  • Josh Allen, EDGE, Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Brian Burns, EDGE, Carolina Panthers (traded to the New York Giants)
  • Tee Higgins, wide receiver, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Michael Pittman Jr., wide receiver, Indianapolis Colts
  • Justin Madubuike, defensive tackle, Baltimore Ravens (signed long-term contract with Ravens)
  • L’Jarius Sneed, cornerback, Kansas City Chiefs
  • Jaylon Johnson, cornerback, Chicago Bears (signed long-term contract with Bears)
  • Antoine Winfield, safety, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Kyle Dugger, safety, New England Patriots (transition tag)

Top 2024 NFL free agents by position

Quarterbacks

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  • Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the Atlanta Falcons)
  • Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
  • Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos (Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers)
  • Jacoby Brissett, Washington Commanders (Signed with the New England Patriots)
  • Jimmy Garoppolo, Las Vegas Raiders (Signed with the Los Angeles Rams)
  • Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals (exclusive rights free agent)
  • Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins
  • Carson Wentz, Los Angeles Rams
  • Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints (Signed with Cleveland Browns)
  • Sam Darnold, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with Minnesota Vikings)
  • Mitchell Trubisky, Pittsburgh Steelers (signed with the Buffalo Bills)
  • Gardner Minshew, Indianapolis Colts (Signed with the Las Vegas Raiders)
  • Tyrod Taylor, New York Giants (Signed with New York Jets)
  • Tyler Huntley, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the Cleveland Browns)
  • Brian Hoyer, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Joshua Dobbs, Minnesota Vikings
  • Easton Stick, Los Angeles Chargers (Re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers)
  • Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns (Signed with Indianapolis Colts)
  • Chase Daniel, free agent
  • Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers (Signed with the Tennessee Titans)
  • Marcus Mariota, Philadelphia Eagles (Signed with Washington Commanders)
  • Kyle Allen, Buffalo Bills
  • Drew Lock, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with the New York Giants)

Related: What the Los Angeles Rams can learn after loss in NFL Playoffs

Running backs

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  • Saquon Barkley, New York Giants (Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans (Signed with Baltimore Ravens)
  • Josh Jacobs, Las Vegas Raiders (Signed with the Green Bay Packers)
  • Tony Pollard, Dallas Cowboys (Signed with the Tennessee Titans)
  • Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers (Signed with Minnesota Vikings)
  • Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers (Signed with the Washington Commanders)
  • Dalvin Cook, Baltimore Ravens
  • Kareem Hunt, Cleveland Browns
  • Devin Singletary, Houston Texans (Signed with the New York Giants)
  • A.J. Dillon, Green Bay Packers (Re-signed with Green Bay Packers)
  • Nyheim Hines, Buffalo Bills (Signed with Cleveland Browns)
  • Zack Moss, Indianapolis Colts (Signed with Cincinnati Bengas)
  • Antonio Gibson, Washington Commanders (Signed with the New England Patriots)
  • Leonard Fournette, Buffalo Bills
  • Ezekiel Elliott, New England Patriots
  • Cordarrelle Patterson, Atlanta Falcons
  • D’Andre Swift, Philadelphia Eagles (Signed with the Chicago Bears)
  • D’Onta Foreman, Chicago Bears
  • Kenyan Drake, Green Bay Packers
  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs
  • Cam Akers, Minnesota Vikings
  • Alexander Mattison, Minnesota Vikings
  • Damien Harris, Buffalo Bills
  • Rashaad Penny, Philadelphia Eagles
  • J.K.Dobbins, Baltimore Ravens
  • Gus Edwards, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers)
  • Boston Scott, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Dwayne Washington, Denver Broncos
  • Deejay Dallas, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with the Arizona Cardinals)
  • D’Ernest Johnson, Jacksonville Jaguars (Re-signed with Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Ameer Abdullah, Las Vegas Raiders (Re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders)
  • Chase Edmonds, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Re-signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Fullbacks

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  • Keith Smith, Atlanta Falcons
  • Jakob Johnson, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Michael Burton, Denver Broncos

Related: Highest-paid NFL players of 2024

Wide receivers

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  • Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals (Franchise tagged by Bengals)
  • Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (re-signed with Buccaneers)
  • Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts (Franchise tagged by Colts)
  • Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers
  • Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Marquise Brown, Arizona Cardinals (Signed with Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Gabe Davis, Buffalo Bills (Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens
  • Calvin Ridley, Jacksonville Jaguars (Signed with the Tennessee Titans)
  • Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints
  • Allen Robinson, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys
  • Hunter Renfrow, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Chase Claypool, Miami Dolphins
  • DeVante Parker, New England Patriots (Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Jarvis Landry, free agent
  • Darnell Mooney, Chicago Bears (Signed with Atlanta Falcons)
  • T.Y. Hilton, free agent
  • Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams (Re-signed with the Rams)
  • Van Jefferson, Atlanta Falcons
  • DJ Chark, Carolina Panthers
  • Parris Campbell, New York Giants
  • Donovan Peoples-Jones, Detroit Lions
  • Curtis Samuel, Washington Commanders (Signed with the Buffalo Bills)
  • Kenny Golladay, free agent
  • Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers (restricted)
  • Josh Reynolds, Detroit Lions
  • N’Keal Harry, Minnesota Vikings
  • Brandon Powell, Minnesota Vikings (Re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings)
  • Tre’quan Smith, New Orleans Saints
  • Sammy Watkins, free agent
  • Devin Duvernay, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Nelson Agholor, Baltimore Ravens – (Re-signed with Ravens)
  • Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs
  • Noah Brown, Houston Texans (Re-signed with the Texans)
  • K.J. Osborn, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the New England Patriots)
  • Cedrick Wilson, MIami Dolphins
  • Mack Hollins, Atlanta Falcons (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Kendrick Bourne, New England Patriots (Re-signed with the Patriots)
  • Quez Watkins, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Phillip Dorsett, Denver Broncos
  • Deonte Hardy, Buffalo Bills
  • Sterling Shepard, New York Giants
  • Ray-Ray McCloud, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with the Atlanta Falcons)
  • Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints
  • Lil-Jordan Humphrey, Denver Broncos (Re-signed with the Broncos)
  • Jamal Agnew, Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Braxton Berrios, Miami Dolphins
  • Denzel Mims, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Nick Westbrook, Tennessee Titans (Re-signed with the Titans)
  • Jakeem Grant, Cleveland Browns
  • Jalen Reagor, New England Patriots (Re-signed with the Patriots)
  • Laviska Shenault, Carolina Panthers
  • Collin Johnson, Chicago Bears
  • K.J. Hamler, Denver Broncos
  • Trent Sherfield, Buffalo Bills (Signed with the Minnesota Vikings)

Related: Blockbuster Justin Jefferson trade this offseason?

Tight ends

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  • Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans (Re-signed with the Texans)
  • Noah Fant, Seattle Seahawks (Re-signed with the Seahawks)
  • Mike Gesicki, New England Patriots (Signed with Cincinnati Bengals)
  • Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (Re-signed with the Patriots)
  • Hayden Hurst, Carolina Panthers (Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers)
  • Austin Hooper, Las Vegas Raiders (Signed with the New England Patriots)
  • Robert Tonyan Jr., Chicago Bears
  • Will Dissly, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with the Los Angeles Chargers)
  • Durham Smythe, Miami Dolphins
  • Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Chargers (Signed with Chicago Bears)
  • Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams
  • CJ Uzomah, New York Jets
  • Jonnu Smith, Atlanta Falcons (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders
  • Tyler Brate, free agent
  • Marcedes Lewis, Chicago Bears
  • Adam Trautman, Denver Broncos (Re-signed with the Broncos)
  • Irv Smith Jr., Cincinnati Bengals (Signed with the Kansas City Chiefs)
  • Harrison Bryant, Cleveland Browns (Signed with the Las Vegas Raiders)
  • Albert Okwuegbunam, Philadelphia Eagles (Re-signed with the Eagles)
  • Maxx Williams, free agent
  • Geoff Swaim, Arizona Cardinals
  • Colby Parkinson, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with Los Angeles Rams)
  • Eric Saubert, Houston Texans
  • Devin Asiasi, free agent

Offensive tackles

2024 nfl free agents: tytus howard
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  • Jonah Williams, Cincinnati Bengals (Signed with Arizona Cardinals)
  • Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys (Signed with New York Jets)
  • Mekhi Becton, New York Jets
  • D.J. Humphries, Arizona Cardinals
  • Yosh Nijman, Green Bay Packers
  • Charles Leno, Washington Commanders
  • Cornelius Lucas, Washington Commanders
  • Duane Brown, New York Jets
  • Isaiah Wynn, Miami Dolphins (Re-signed with Dolphins)
  • Cameron Fleming, Denver Broncos
  • Jason Peters, Seattle Seahawks
  • Trent Brown, New England Patriots
  • James Hurst, New Orleans Saints
  • Yodny Cajuste, New York Giants
  • George Fant, Houston Texans (Signed with the Seattle Seahawks)
  • Ja’Waun James, free agent
  • Jamarco Jones, free agent
  • Eric Fisher, free agent
  • Greg Little, free agent
  • Austin Jackson, Miami Dolphins
  • Jermaine Eluemunor, Las Vegas Raiders (Signed with the New York Giants)
  • Kendall Lamm, Miami Dolphins
  • Chris Hubbard, Tennessee Titans
  • Germain Ifedi, Buffalo Bills
  • Marcus Cannon, free agent
  • Matt Nelson, Detroit Lions
  • Chuma Edoga, Dallas Cowboys
  • Brett Toth, free agent
  • Matt Peart, New York Giants
  • Alaric Jackson, Los Angeles Rams (Restricted)

Guards

2024 nfl free agents: michael onwenu
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  • Andrus Peat, New Orleans Saints
  • Michael Onwenu, New England Patriots (Re-signed with the Patriots)
  • Connor Williams, guard, Miami Dolphins
  • Jonah Jackson, Detroit Lions (Signed with the Los Angeles Rams)
  • Ezra Cleveland, Jacksonville Jaguars (Re-signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Kevin Dotson, Los Angeles Rams (Re-signed with the Rams)
  • Laken Tomlinson, New York Jets
  • Kevin Zeitler, Baltimore Ravens
  • Dalton Risner, Minnesota Vikings
  • Cody Whitehair, Chicago Bears
  • Rodger Saffold, New York Jets
  • Mark Glowinski, New York Giants
  • Justin Pugh, New York Giants
  • Oday Aboushi, free agent
  • Trai Turner, New Orleans Saints
  • Jonah Jackson, Detroit Lions (Signed with the Los Angeles Rams)
  • Robert Hunt, Miami Dolphins (Signed with the Carolina Panthers)
  • Jon Runyan, Green Bay Packers (Signed with the New York Giants)
  • Josh Jones, Houston Texans
  • Gabe Jackson, Carolina Panthers
  • John Simpson, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the New York Jets)
  • Damien Lewis, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with the Carolina Panthers)
  • Graham Glasgow, Detroit Lions
  • Nick Allegretti, Kansas City Chiefs (Signed with the Washington Commanders)
  • Evan Brown, Seattle Seahawks
  • Jesse Davis, San Francisco 49ers
  • A.J. Cann, free agent
  • Aaron Stinnie, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Max Scharping, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Greg Van Roten, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Billy Price, Dallas Cowboys
  • Michael Deiter, Houston Texans
  • Cody Ford, Cincinnati Bengals (Re-signed with Bengals)
  • Jack Driscoll, Philadelphia Eagles (Signed with Miami Dolphins)
  • Ben Bredeson, New York Giants (Signed with Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
  • Wyatt Davis, New York Giants
  • Lucas Patrick, Chicago Bears
  • Dan Feeney, Chicago Bears (Signed with Minnesota Vikings)
  • Cesar Ruiz, New Orleans Saints
  • Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Detroit Lions

Centers

top 2024 nfl free agents: matt hennessy
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  • Matt Hennessy, Atlanta Falcons (Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Mitch Morse, Buffalo Bills (Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • James Ferenz, New England Patriots
  • Tyler Biadasz, Dallas Cowboys (Signed with the Washington Commanders)
  • Mason Cole, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Lloyd Cushenberry (Signed with the Titans)
  • Ben Jones, free agent
  • Nick Gates, Washington Commanders
  • Andre James, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Aaron Brewer, Tennessee Titans (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Nick Harris, Cleveland Browns (Signed with the Seattle Seahawks)
  • Pat Elflein, Arizona Cardinals
  • Brian Allen, Los Angeles Rams
  • Nick Martin, free agent
  • Scott Quessenberry, Houston Texans
  • Hroniss Grasu, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Tyler Larsen, Washington Commanders

EDGE

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  • Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the Houston Texans)
  • Brian Burns, Carolina Panthers (Franchise tagged by Panthers)
  • Chase Young, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with New Orleans Saints)
  • Yannick Ngakoue, Chicago Bears
  • Emmanuel Ogbah, Miami Dolphins
  • Shaq Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Frank Clark, Seattle Seahawks
  • Bryce Huff, New York Jets (Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Derek Barnett, Houston Texans
  • Josh Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars (Franchise tagged by Jaguars)
  • Za’Darius Smith, Cleveland Browns (Re-signed with the Browns)
  • Jonathan Greenard (Signed with the Minnesota Vikings)
  • Leonard Floyd, Buffalo Bills (Signed with the San Francisco 49ers)
  • Darrell Taylor, Seattle Seahawks (Re-signed with the Seahawks)
  • Dorace Armstrong, Dallas Cowboys (Signed with the Washington Commanders)
  • Carl Lawson, New York Jets
  • Justin Houston, free agent
  • Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans (Signed with the Houston Texans)
  • Melvin Ingram, Miami Dolphins
  • Jadeveon Clowney, Baltimore Ravens
  • Marcus Davenport, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the Detroit Lions)
  • Brandon Graham, Philadelphia Eagles (Re-signed with Eagles)
  • A.J. Epenesa, Buffalo Bills (Re-signed with the Bills)
  • Jason Pierre-Paul, free agent
  • Markus Golden, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Quinton Jefferson, New York Jets (Signed with the Cleveland Browns)
  • Carlos Dunlap, free agent
  • Josh Uche, New England Patriots (Re-signed with the Patriots)
  • Jerry Hughes, Houston Texans
  • Tyquan Lewis, Indianapolis Colts (Re-signed with the Colts)
  • Robert Quinn, free agent
  • Mario Addison, free agent
  • Yetur Gross-Matos, Carolina Panthers (Signed with the San Francisco 49ers)
  • K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Marquis Haynes, Carolina Panthers
  • Kyle Van Noy, Baltimore Ravens
  • Trey Flowers, free agent
  • Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions
  • Malik Reed, Las Vegas Raiders
  • Carl Nassib, free agent
  • Shelby Harris, Cleveland Browns
  • Vinny Curry, free agent
  • Charles Harris, Detroit Lions
  • Clelin Ferrell, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with the Washington Commanders)
  • Solomon Thomas, New York Jets
  • Deshawn Williams, Carolina Panthers

Defensive tackles

top 2024 nfl free agents: christian wilkins
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  • Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs (Re-signed with the Chiefs)
  • Christian Wilkins, Miami Dolphins (Signed with the Las Vegas Raiders)
  • D.J. Reader, Cincinnati Bengals (Signed with the Detroit Lions)
  • Leonard Williams (Re-signed with the Seahawks)
  • Arik Armstead, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Ndamukong Suh, free agent
  • Chris Wormley, Carolina Panthers
  • Linval Joseph, Buffalo Bills
  • Lawrence Guy, New England Patriots
  • Grover Stewart, Indianapolis Colts (Re-signed with the Colts)
  • Montravius Adams, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Denico Autry, Tennessee Titans (Signed with the Houston Texans)
  • Sheldon Rankins, Houston Texans (Signed with the Cincinnati Bengals)
  • Akiem Hicks, free agent
  • Jordan Elliott, Cleveland Browns (Signed with the San Francisco 49ers)
  • Justin Ellis, Miami Dolphins
  • Javon Kinlaw, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with the New York Jets)
  • Raekwon Davis, Miami Dolphins (Signed with the Indianapolis Colts)
  • William Gholston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Bilal Nichols, Las Vegas Raiders (Signed with the Arizona Cardinals)

Linebackers

top 2024 nfl free agents: patrick queen
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  • Devin White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles)
  • Jordyn Brooks, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Patrick Queen, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers)
  • Eric Kendricks, Los Angeles Chargers (Signed with the Dallas Cowboys)
  • De’Vondre Campbell, Green Bay Packers (Signed with the San Francisco 49ers)
  • Isaiah Simmons, New York Giants
  • Jerome Baker, Miami Dolphins (Signed with Seattle Seahawks)
  • Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks (Signed with the Wshington Commanders)
  • Kenneth Murray, Los Angeles Chargers (Signed with the Tennessee Titans)
  • Drue Tranquill, Kansas City Chiefs (Re-signed with the Chiefs)
  • Willie Gay Jr., Kansas City Chiefs (Signed with the New Orleans Saints)
  • Zach Cunningham, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Anthony Barr, Minnesota Vikings
  • Azeez Al-Shaair, Tennessee Titans (Signed with the Houston Texans)
  • Jayon Brown, free agent
  • Rashaan Evans, Dallas Cowboys
  • Nicholas Morrow, Philadelphia Eagles (Signed with the Buffalo Bills)
  • Kwon Alexander, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Deion Jones, Carolina Panthers
  • Jordan Hicks, Minnesota Vikings (Signed with the Cleveland Browns)
  • Nick Vigil, Minnesota Vikings
  • Dakota Allen, free agent
  • Sione Takitaki, Cleveland Browns (Signed with the New England Patriots)
  • Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Re-signed with the Buccaneers)
  • Josey Jewell, Denver Broncos (Signed with the Carolina Panthers)

Cornerbacks

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  • L’Jarius Sneed, Kansas City Chiefs (Franchise tagged by Chiefs)
  • Xavien Howard, Miami Dolphins
  • Tre’Davious White, Buffalo Bills
  • Adoree Jackson, New York Giants
  • Chidobe Awuzie, Cincinnati Bengals (Signed with the Tennessee Titans)
  • Kenny Moore, Indianapolis Colts (Re-signed with the Colts)
  • Stephon Gilmore, Dallas Cowboys
  • Darious Williams, Jacksonville Jaguars (Signed with the Los Angeles Rams)
  • Patrick Peterson, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Desmond King, Houston Texans (Re-signed with Texans)
  • J.C. Jackson, New England Patriots
  • Marcus Peters, free agent
  • Ronald Darby, Baltimore Ravens (Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Shaquill Griffin, Carolina Panthers
  • Casey Hayward, free agent
  • Anthony Brown, New York Jets
  • Chase Lucas, Detroit Lions (Signed with the San Francisco 49ers)
  • Avonte Maddox, Philadelphia Eagles
  • Fabian Moreau, Denver Broncos
  • Byron Jones, free agent
  • Troy Hill, Carolina Panthers
  • Eli Apple, Miami Dolphins
  • Kyle Fuller, free agent
  • Anthony Averett, free agent
  • Tre Flowers, Atlanta Falcons
  • Dane Jackson, Buffalo Bills (Signed with the Carolina Panthers)
  • Noah Igbinoghene, Dallas Cowboys
  • William Jackson, free agent
  • Isaiah Oliver, San Francisco 49ers (Signed with the New York Jets)
  • Bryce Callahan, free agent
  • C.J. Henderson, Carolina Panthers
  • Terrance Mitchell, free agent
  • Jeff Okudah, Atlanta Falcons (Signed with the Houston Texans)
  • Artie Burns, Seattle Seahawks (Re-signed with the Seahawks)
  • Kendall Fuller, Washington Commanders (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Michael Davis, Los Angeles Chargers (Signed with Washington Commanders)

Safeties

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  • Xavier McKinney, New York Giants (Signed with the Green Bay Packers)
  • Antoine Winfield Jr., Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Franchise tagged by Buccaneers)
  • Justin Simmons, Denver Broncos
  • Micah Hyde, Buffalo Bills
  • Jordan Poyer, Buffalo Bills (Signed with the Miami Dolphins)
  • Rayshawn Jenkins, Jacksonville Jaguars (Signed with the Seattle Seahawks)
  • Quandre Diggs, Seattle Seahawks
  • Jeremy Chinn, Carolina Panthers (Signed with the Washington Commanders)
  • Eddie Jackson, Chicago Bears
  • Kevin Byard, Philadelphia Eagles (Signed with the Chicago Bears)
  • Marcus Maye, New Orleans Saints
  • Taylor Rapp, Buffalo Bills (Re-signed with the Bills)
  • John Johnson, Los Angeles Rams
  • Jalen Mills, New England Patriots (Signed with the New York Giants
  • Jamal Adams, Seattle Seahawks
  • Darnell Savage, Green Bay Packers (Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars)
  • Rodney McLeod, Cleveland Browns (Re-signed with Browns)
  • Eric Murray, Houston Texans (Re-signed with Houston Texans)
  • Kyle Dugger, New England Patriots
  • Jordan Whitehead, New York Jets (Signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
  • Nick Scott, Cincinnati Bengals
  • Keanu Neal, Pittsburgh Steelers
  • Adrian Phillips, New England Patriots
  • Jayron Kearse, Dallas Cowboys
  • Adrian Amos, New York Jets
  • Jonathan Owens, Green Bay Packers (Signed with the Chicago Bears)
  • Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions
  • Malik Hooker, Dallas Cowboys

2024 NFL free agents: FAQ

Let’s look at some frequently asked questions relating to NFL free agents in 2024.

When does 2024 NFL free agency start?

The legal tampering period for NFL free agency in 2024 runs from March 11-13. Teams will be able to officially sign players with free agency itself opening on March 13.

Who has the most cap room to sign NFL free agents?

As of right now, the Washington Commanders are expected to have an NFL-high $84.34 million in cap room. They are followed by the Houston Texans ($74.84 million) and Tennessee Titans ($73.91 million).

Who is in the worst cap situation to sign NFL free agents?

The New Orleans Saints are a projected $82.46 million over the 2024 NFL salary cap. The Los Angeles Chargers come in second with $44.02 million to cut in order to be cap compliant.

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