NFL 2026 Free Agents: Top Players Still Available
The NFL’s 2026 free agency began on Wednesday, and although many deals have been finalized, several talented players are still looking for new teams. Who are the best free agents still available? In Alofoke Deportes, we have compiled a ranking of the most outstanding players without a contract, considering age, positional value, expected future production, and versatility in the game scheme. Many of the players mentioned below were included in our list of the top 100 before the start of free agency, although we have added some interesting options. Next, we will analyze veteran quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers, and Kirk Cousins. We will also review receivers Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel. Let’s start with an underrated offensive lineman.List of Notable Players in the 2026 NFL Free Agency
- Rasheed Walker, OT
- Kyler Murray, QB
- Jauan Jennings, WR
- Taylor Decker, OT
- Stefon Diggs, WR
- Joey Bosa, Edge
- Joel Bitonio, G
- Jaquan Brisker, S
- Aaron Rodgers, QB
- Kirk Cousins, QB
- Deebo Samuel, WR
- Cam Robinson, OT
- Chris Paul, G
- David Njoku, TE
- AJ Epenesa, Edge
- Dre Greenlaw, LB
- Wyatt Teller, G
- Cobie Durant, CB
- Arnold Ebiketie, Edge
- Rachaad White, RB
- Jonathan Allen, DT/Edge
- Kevin Zeitler, G
- Cameron Jordan, Edge
- Hollywood Brown, WR
- Al-Quadin Muhammad, Edge
- Jonnu Smith, TE
- Spencer Burford, G
- Daniel Faalele, G
- Andre Cisco, S
- Bobby Wagner, LB
- Mekhi Becton, G
- Trevon Diggs, CB
- Jadeveon Clowney, Edge
- Dyami Brown, WR
- Jonah Williams, OT
- Haason Reddick, Edge
- Geno Stone, S
- DJ Reader, DT
- Roger McCreary, CB
- Christian Kirk, WR
- Joe Flacco, QB
- Donovan Wilson, S
- Sebastian Joseph-Day, DT
- Brian Robinson Jr, RB
- Russell Wilson, QB
Detailed Player Analysis
Here’s a detailed analysis of each player, highlighting their strengths and what they can bring to a team.1. Rasheed Walker, OT
Team in 2025: Green Bay Packers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 26
Contribution: Walker had a pass-blocking win rate of 93.8%, ranking 11th out of 68 qualified offensive tackles. Although his technique can still improve and he lacks a strong anchor, he has the footwork and mobility to match the speed of edge defenders.2. Kyler Murray, QB
Team in 2025: Arizona Cardinals | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 29
Contribution: Murray, who only played five games last season due to a foot injury, was released by the Cardinals at the start of the league year. When healthy, Murray has the talent to produce in a system that maximizes his dual-threat ability, and should attract significant interest as a free agent. In seven seasons with Arizona, he threw for 121 touchdowns and ran for 3,193 yards.3. Jauan Jennings, WR
Team in 2025: San Francisco 49ers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 29
Contribution: At 6-foot-3 and 213 pounds, Jennings is a consistent route runner who plays through contact and makes himself available to the quarterback on in-breaking targets. Last season, he caught 55 passes for an injury-riddled 49ers unit, scoring nine touchdowns. Jennings was even better in 2024, when he ranked 12th in ESPN’s receiver scores and had 975 receiving yards.4. Taylor Decker, OT
Team in 2025: Detroit Lions | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 32
Contribution: Decker requested his release from the Lions after 10 seasons in Detroit. In 2025, Decker had a pass-blocking win rate of 89.3%, the second-lowest of his career. However, with the toughness and intangibles he brings, he will have a market in a premium position.5. Stefon Diggs, WR
Team in 2025: New England Patriots | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 32
Contribution: Diggs caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns in his only season with the Patriots. The reduced game speed keeps Diggs a bit lower on our list, but he’s still a crafty route runner, with inside/outside alignment flexibility, who can create separation for the ball. In addition, he has the toughness to operate between the numbers in entry concepts.6. Joey Bosa, Edge
Team in 2025: Buffalo Bills | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 31
Contribution: Bosa has played in at least 14 games in the last two seasons after injuries limited him to a total of 13 games from 2022 to 2023. Averaging 36.3 snaps per game for the Bills, he had 5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, and 42 pressures. Bosa should be viewed as a situational rusher who can still win with speed and power. His effort level also leads to production at the end of the play.7. Joel Bitonio, G
Team in 2025: Cleveland Browns | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 34
Contribution: The 12-year professional has been a starter in 178 NFL games. He is a savvy technician who had a pass-blocking win rate of 96.4% in 2025 (third best among 65 qualified guards), while only allowing two sacks. If Bitonio decides to return for a 13th season, he would provide consistent play and a veteran voice to any offensive line room.8. Jaquan Brisker, S
Team in 2025: Chicago Bears | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: A safety who creates disruptions near the line of scrimmage, Brisker played in all 17 games last season after missing 12 in 2024 with a concussion. He’s an “alley filler” who can blitz, plus he can play over the top in the deep half. In four seasons with the Bears, Brisker has had four interceptions, seven sacks, and 14 pass deflections.9. Aaron Rodgers, QB
Team in 2025: Pittsburgh Steelers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 42
Contribution: Rodgers showed more mobility last season when working on the edges of the pocket, while throwing for 24 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. He ranked 16th in completion percentage (65.7%) and 23rd in QBR (44.4). With his quick release and high coverage recognition, he can still be a capable starter in the NFL.10. Kirk Cousins, QB
Team in 2025: Atlanta Falcons | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 38
Contribution: Cousins played in 10 games last season, including eight as a starter, before being released at the start of the new league year. Cousins threw for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions; his QBR of 47.6 would have ranked him 22nd if he had qualified. With limited mobility, he is classified as a lower-level starter in a play-action system that would suit his field vision and timing.11. Deebo Samuel, WR
Team in 2025: Washington Commanders | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 30
Contribution: Samuel caught 72 passes and scored five touchdowns in his only season with the Commanders, with 63.7% of his receiving totals after the catch. A power runner, he would benefit from a system that allows him to break free on catch-and-run targets.12. Cam Robinson, OT
Team in 2025: Cleveland Browns | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 30
Contribution: Robinson has all the desired tools in his position. He is 6 feet 6 inches, 335 pounds, with the ability to engulf pass rushers and the foot speed to redirect during a play. In addition, his pass block win rate of 92.1% in 2025 was the best of his career. However, technical lapses have prevented him from playing at a much more consistent pace.13. Chris Paul, G
2025 Team: Washington Commanders | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: Paul has the strength and movement skills to fit into multiple running schemes, playing as a left guard throughout his four-year career. In 2025, he only allowed two sacks and ranked eighth among 65 qualified guards in the pass-blocking win rate index (95.4%).
14. David Njoku, TE
Team in 2025: Cleveland Browns | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 30
Contribution: With his frame and physical tools, Njoku is a “seam stretcher” who can create isolation matchups in the low red zone. However, he missed 11 games over the last two seasons due to injuries. In 12 games last season, he caught 33 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns.15. AJ Epenesa, Edge
Team in 2025: Buffalo Bills | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: Epenesa is a linear pass rusher with a long frame who can set the edge of the front with his 6-foot-6-inch, 260-pound frame. He can also create disruptive plays, recording 24.5 sacks and interceptions in six NFL seasons.16. Dre Greenlaw, LB
Team in 2025: Denver Broncos | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 29
Contribution: Greenlaw has only played in 10 games in the last two seasons since tearing his Achilles tendon in Super Bowl LVII with the 49ers, but the tape shows no signs of a declining player. When available, he is an instinctive linebacker who has the pursuit range to play a productive role in multiple defensive systems.17. Wyatt Teller, G
Team in 2025: Cleveland Browns | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 31
Contribution: A consistent technician with the necessary game behavior to win inside, Teller has started in more than 100 league games. His career pass win rate is 92.6%.18. Cobie Durant, CB
Team in 2025: Los Angeles Rams | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 28
Contribution: With his smaller frame (5 feet 11 inches, 185 pounds), wide receivers can create matchup advantages against Durant on the perimeter. However, he can run and play inside. In 2025, Durant had three interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.
19. Arnold Ebiketie, Edge
Team in 2025: Atlanta Falcons | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: A linear pass rusher with a long frame, Ebiketie had 16.5 sacks and 89 pressures in four seasons with the Falcons. The former second-round pick fits as a 3-4 outside linebacker who can also be part of the subpackage rotation on the edges.20. Rachaad White, RB
2025 Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: With his dual-threat ability, White can produce as a receiver while being featured in the running game. Last season in Tampa, White had 40 receptions and 790 total yards. He would fit into a split backfield approach, adding value on passing downs.21. Jonathan Allen, DT/Edge
Team in 2025: Minnesota Vikings | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 31
Contribution: Allen played in all 17 Vikings games in 2025, finishing with 3.5 sacks and 68 total tackles. His pass-rushing numbers are in decline, but he has the alignment flexibility and strength at the point of attack to help multiple teams up front.22. Kevin Zeitler, G
2025 Team: Tennessee Titans | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 36
Contribution: The veteran has a physical presence on the interior, using his power to displace defensive tackles and the ability to move to pull in gap schemes. Zeitler uses his strong base in protection, but his pass-blocking win rate fell to 92.4% last season in Tennessee (the lowest since 2020).23. Cameron Jordan, Edge
Team in 2025: New Orleans Saints | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 37
Contribution: Jordan, who will be a free agent before his 16th professional season, had 10.5 sacks in 2025 (his most since 2021). With the physical profile (6 feet 4 inches, 287 pounds) to play as a 4-3 end, and the movement ability he showed on tape last season, Jordan can be useful even if it’s in a rotational role.24. Hollywood Brown, WR
Team in 2025: Kansas City Chiefs | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 29
Contribution: In 16 games last season, Brown caught 49 passes for 587 yards and five touchdowns. He still has the third-level speed to attack split-field safeties, plus he can separate from coverage on crossers and underneath routes. Brown missed most of the 2024 season due to a sternoclavicular injury.25. Al-Quadin Muhammad, Edge
Team in 2025: Detroit Lions | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 31
Contribution: Muhammad had 11 sacks and 41 pressures last season. He could fit as a designated pass rusher for teams looking to boost their sub-packages.26. Jonnu Smith, TE
Team in 2025: Pittsburgh Steelers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 31
Contribution: A move tight end, Smith was released by the Steelers. He can impact the passing game in a system that caters to his alignment versatility and his ability to run after the catch. Smith had 38 receptions in Pittsburgh last season, and 68.4% of his career receiving totals have been after the catch.27. Spencer Burford, G
Team in 2025: San Francisco 49ers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 26
Contribution: At 6 feet 4 inches and 300 pounds, Burford’s length and physical tools create advantages for him in this guard market. In addition, he has shown that he can play any guard position. Burford recorded a pass-blocking win rate of 92.8% in nine starts last season.28. Daniel Faalele, G
Team in 2025: Baltimore Ravens | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 26
Contribution: With his enormous frame (6 feet 8 inches, 370 pounds) and power at the point of attack, Faalele would fit best in a gap-run scheme. He is a durable lineman who recorded a 93% pass-blocking win rate as a starter in his last two seasons.29. Andre Cisco, S
2025 Team: New York Jets | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 26
Contribution: A pectoral injury limited Cisco to eight games last season. He has range and ball skills that should attract some interest, with eight interceptions and 15 pass deflections in five professional seasons.30. Bobby Wagner, LB
2025 Team: Washington Commanders | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 36
Contribution: Wagner’s 9.5 tackles per game ranked sixth overall in 2025, demonstrating that he can still react quickly and accumulate run stops. He has limitations in coverage at this stage of his career, but he would add a veteran voice and production on early downs to any NFL defense.31. Mekhi Becton, G
Team in 2025: Los Angeles Chargers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: The Chargers released Becton after a single season in Los Angeles. He played mediocre football in 2025, but the former first-round pick has the size and physical tools to overwhelm defenders in the right system.32. Trevon Diggs, CB
Team in 2025: Green Bay Packers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: Diggs has played in only 22 games in the last three seasons, and was released by the Cowboys and Packers last season. However, teams could see Diggs as a reclamation project with their eyes on playing him in the secondary. He has had 20 career interceptions, including a league-leading 11 in 2021.33. Jadeveon Clowney, Edge
2025 Team: Dallas Cowboys | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 33
Contribution: The 12-year professional had 8.5 sacks and 32 pressures last season in 13 games, winning at the end of the down to get to the quarterback. We expect Clowney to sign a short-term contract as a rotational pass rusher.34. Dyami Brown, WR
Team in 2025: Jacksonville Jaguars | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 26
Contribution: Brown has the speed to threaten cornerbacks deep or create separation when returning to the ball. Still in his prime years, he can add another element to a team’s receiver room. He caught 20 passes for a touchdown in 2025.35. Jonah Williams, OT
Team in 2025: Arizona Cardinals | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 28
Contribution: Williams has played in only 15 games in the last two seasons, and his limited lower body flexibility shows on tape. With a career pass-blocking win rate of 87.9%, he can be the target as a default starter or provide competition at the right tackle position for a team.36. Haason Reddick, Edge
2025 Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 31
Contribution: Reddick had 2.5 sacks and 23 pressures for the Bucs last season. With 61.5 career sacks, he could attract interest from teams that like to scheme their pass rushers off loaded fronts.37. Geno Stone, S
Team in 2025: Cincinnati Bengals | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 27
Contribution: Stone started every game for the Bengals in the last two seasons, and can make plays with the ball. He has 14 career interceptions, including seven with the Ravens in 2023. Stone is a versatile safety who can rotate well in two-deep coverage.38. DJ Reader, DT
2025 Team: Detroit Lions | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 32
Contribution: At 6 feet 3 inches and 330 pounds, Reader can eat up blockers like a technique 1. He would fit with any team looking for an interior presence on base fronts.39. Roger McCreary, CB
Team in 2025: Los Angeles Rams | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 26
Contribution: The Rams traded for McCreary midseason, but he played only 37 snaps in Los Angeles. McCreary has limited career ball production (three interceptions in four seasons), but he has the traits to play in the slot.40. Christian Kirk, WR
Team in 2025: Houston Texans | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 29
Contribution: Injuries have forced Kirk to miss 18 games in the last three seasons. But when he’s on the field, he can be a three-level target who produces numbers after the catch. Kirk had 28 receptions and a touchdown last season, lining up on the perimeter or in the slot.41. Joe Flacco, QB
Team in 2025: Cincinnati Bengals | Age at the start of the 2026 season: 41
Contribution: In 12 starts between the Browns and Bengals last season, Flacco threw for 2,451 yards with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He remains a solid number 2 who has an aggressive mindset in the passing game.42. Donovan Wilson, S
