As the dust settles from another exciting NFL season, teams are now looking forward to the offseason to see what improvements they can make to their existing rosters. With plenty of high-profile free agents available, there is sure to be a ton of movement across the league. Teams in search of the last missing piece to their championship puzzle will be extremely active during this period. Let’s take a look at the top 60 available players, and we’ll give a prediction on where we think they will land this offseason:
34. DB Tre’Davious White
The road back for White will be a difficult one. Though immensely talented, Buffalo had to cut ties after White suffered an Achilles tear a few weeks into the 2023 season. The two-time Pro Bowler had already torn his ACL — making his free agent stock plummet from where it would’ve been had he been healthy. You can see a team taking a chance on him, especially one with cap space and little to play for. Carolina needs help everywhere, and White could be a very nice veteran leader within the secondary.
Prediction: White signs a 1-year/$2.5 million deal with the Carolina Panthers
33. WR Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas broke the record for the most receptions in a single season when he caught 149 passes in 2019. In the four seasons since then, Thomas has 95 catches total. Injuries have plagued Thomas unlike any other receiver in the league. The 10 games he played last year were his most since ’19, though it ended in similarly disappointing fashion as a knee injury ended his campaign. There is perhaps no better candidate to sign a one-year prove-it deal during this cycle. And, the Chiefs have a significant need for a veteran wideout with reliable hands. The defending champions can afford to roll the dice on a talent like Thomas, signing him to an incentive-laden deal.
Prediction: Thomas signs a 1-year/$7 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs
32. S Micah Hyde
There have been some rumblings of the 33-year-old safety potentially retiring. The Bills would be in a difficult spot if Hyde decides to hang up his cleats. Additionally, Jordan Poyer is on the fence about returning. Buffalo’s safeties have been among the best duo in football for quite some time. Hyde is a highly instinctual player who always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Losing him would be a massive blow, as the Bills don’t exactly have a clear backup plan to replace a two-time All-Pro. Watching his play from last season, it seems like Hyde still has some left in the tank. Wanting to make one more run with the current roster, Hyde signs a one-year deal in an attempt for a Super Bowl run.
Prediction: Hyde signs a 1-year/$5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills
31. WR Hunter Renfrow
The savvy slot receiver saw his role diminish significantly over the last two years. It began when Josh McDaniels took over and continued through Antonio Pierce’s run. Renfrow was on the field for at least 50 percent of the offensive snaps in just one game after Week 3. An accomplished slot receiver, Renfrow is just two seasons removed from a career year — 103 receptions, 1,038 yards, and 9 TDs. His quarterback that season was Derek Carr, who could use another reliable target underneath in the Saints’ passing attack.
Prediction: Renfrow signs a 2-year/$8 million deal with the New Orleans Saints
30. S Jeremy Chinn
If Jeremy Chinn had reached free agency a couple of years ago, he likely would be looking at a big payday. The 26-year-old hit the ground running in his first two seasons in the league. Chinn finished second in Rookie of the Year voting in ’20 and followed that up with a strong sophomore campaign. Unfortunately, the hybrid defender dealt with injuries over the last two seasons and disappeared in Ejiro Evero’s defense. New Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald would relish the chance to add an athlete like Chinn to his defense. MacDonald could utilize Chinn in similar ways that he used Kyle Hamilton last year when he was the defensive coordinator for the Ravens.
Prediction: Chinn signs a 2-year/$10 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks
29. CB Adoree Jackson
All signs are pointing to Jackson hitting free agency following the completion of his three-year contract with the Giants. The former USC standout instantly becomes one of the more intriguing cornerback options on the market. He’s indeed coming off a tough 2023, though Jackson’s struggles could be attributed to a poor scheme fit. The Giants had him in the slot to start the year, though Jackson has always been better on the outside due to his poor tackling. Philadelphia’s CB room could see a major shakeup this offseason. Jackson is a proven playmaker who fills a need.
Prediction: Jackson signs a 1-year/$8 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles
28. CB Kristian Fulton
One of several highly-drafted DBs formerly from LSU, Kristian Fulton has likely played his last down in Tennessee. The Titans selected Fulton in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he was a starter when healthy over the last three seasons. Unfortunately, he’s struggled to stay on the field each of the last two years. In ’23, Fulton allowed 75 percent of passes to be completed when he was the closest defender. He has talent and is still just 25 years old, but a big contract is not on the horizon. The Falcons would be an ideal landing spot as Fulton could compete for playing time right away.
Prediction: Fulton signs a 2-year/$14 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons
27. DL Calais Campbell
Campbell will be entering Year 17 in ’24 but remains a productive player. He collected 6.5 sacks for the Falcons last year. Perhaps most impressively, the 37-year-old logged over 800 snaps for Atlanta on defense and special teams. A team looking to add Campbell can be assured that he’s still capable of playing a full workload. The Denver native has said in the past that he dreamt of playing for the Broncos one day. This is a perfect time for Campbell to make that dream a reality as the Broncos could sorely use another big body up front.
Prediction: Campbell signs a 1-year/$6 million deal with the Denver Broncos
26. S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
Gardner-Johnson had a rough past year in Detroit. In 2022 with the Eagles, he led the league in interceptions. This past year, he played in only three games for the Lions due to a torn pectoral muscle. Having essentially lost his spot to younger players, Gardner-Johnson will be seeking a spot elsewhere. At only 26, he’s still quite young. He’s a versatile player who can play nickel and both safety positions. Plus, he’s known to be a very good leader with tons of natural energy and enthusiasm. DeMeco Ryans — a defensive-minded coach — likely would help in reviving Gardner-Johnson’s career.
Prediction: Gardner-Johnson signs a 2-year/$10 million deal with the Houston Texans
25. OG Dalton Risner
Risner is a consistent, rock-solid starting-level interior lineman. He’s started 73 of a possible 77 games through the first five years of his career. After four years in Denver, he spent last year with the Vikings. Baltimore is slated to lose Kevin Zeitler, thus opening the door for a starter at guard. Risner would be a nice fit here paired with Baltimore’s run scheme.
Prediction: Risner signs a 2-year/$17 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens
24. LB Josh Uche
Uche has a chance to become a regular in the desert in Arizona. In 2022, Uche registered 11.5 sacks and 9.0 TFL. This past year, he only managed to net 3.0 sacks and 3 TFL in 15 games. In need of a fresh start, the OLB/DE out of Michigan can head West and play for an upstart team hoping to tap into his pedigree as an edge rusher. At only 25 years of age, there’s still plenty of potential here.
Prediction: Uche signs a 3-year/$24 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals
23. EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
Jadeveon Clowney will likely be signing one-year deals from this point forward. He’s essentially a mercenary who can go from team to team providing solid pass-rushing stats. Last year, he tied a career-high with 9.5 sacks on the No. 1 ranked Ravens defense. For ’24, we like the Rams to potentially bring in the 31-year-old veteran. LA boasts a Super Bowl-caliber offense, but the defense has several holes around Aaron Donald. Clowney is an affordable option who could shine alongside Donald.
Prediction: Clowney signs a 1-year/$8 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams
22. OT Trent Brown
Trent Brown’s best days are likely behind him, but he can still provide plenty of value to a team. Brown has always been excellent in pass protection and has excelled previously at both tackle spots. The Panthers are automatically a team that should be interested. Carolina needs to keep its young QB upright. Brown makes sense as he’s an ideal fit for the Panthers offense and would also allow 2022 first-round pick Ikem Ekwonu to shift to his more natural spot at guard.
Prediction: Brown signs a 2-year/$20 million deal with the Carolina Panthers
21. OT Mekhi Becton
It’s always been a matter of health when it comes to former first-round pick Mekhi Becton. A mammoth of a man at 6-foot-7 and 360 pounds, Becton was selected No. 11 overall by the Jets in the 2020 NFL Draft. He was expected to be a stalwart at tackle for years to come. After a promising rookie year, Becton missed nearly all of 2021 and 2022 before making his return to the field this past season. Fortunately, Becton missed just one game in ’23, though his play wasn’t exactly stellar. The Jets could just chalk up Becton’s disappointing year to rust and hope that another year of being healthy will lead to a return to form.
Prediction: Becton signs a 1-year/$12 million deal with the New York Jets
20. CB Steven Nelson
Steven Nelson has bounced around the league over his nine-year career, but he may have turned in his best season to date in ’23. Starting on the boundary for the Texans, Nelson collected 63 tackles, four interceptions, and deflected 12 passes over 17 games. Additionally, Nelson has earned playing time at every stop. He’s recorded at least 900 snaps in each of the past six seasons. That sort of consistency could get him paid this offseason. The Commanders have a serious need at the corner spot, and Nelson would be a nice veteran addition to their secondary.
Prediction: Nelson signs a 2-year/$16 million deal with the Washington Commanders
19. OG Kevin Zeitler
It’s becoming more and more likely that Kevin Zeitler will be playing elsewhere in ’24. The Ravens and Zeitler were unable to agree on a contract extension this offseason, allowing the offensive lineman to hit unrestricted free agency. Zeitler will be a priority for teams looking to bolster their pass protection up the middle. The Jets are an ideal fit. With Aaron Rodgers coming back from an Achilles injury, New York can’t afford to not improve its offensive line. Signing the 2023 Pro Bowler to a deal will be a big step towards protecting Rodgers for the long haul.
Prediction: Zeitler signs a 2-year/$17 million deal with the New York Jets
18. LB Lavonte David
The 34-year-old Lavonte David remains among the most consistent linebackers in the league. David was Tampa Bay’s best LB in ’23, and that includes former first-round pick Devin White. If faced with the decision to pick between the two, Tampa Bay almost certainly would rather bring back David. He’s a leader on the defense and helps set the tone for the entire team. It would be devastating to have him play elsewhere at this point in his career.
Prediction: David signs a 2-year/$12 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
17. CB Stephon Gilmore
Remember when Richard Sherman had a resurgence with the San Francisco 49ers during the latter stages of his career? The same thing is happening with Gilmore. At 33 years of age, he’s playing at a very high level for the Dallas Cowboys. Teams might be reticent to give him a multi-year deal due to his age and injury history. Regardless, you’re looking at a 5-time Pro Bowler/2-time All-Pro selection.
Prediction: Gilmore signs a 1-year/$12 million deal with the Houston Texans
16. QB Joshua Dobbs
Dobbs’ run as a starting quarterback was one of the more intriguing storylines to come out of the 2023 NFL season. He started in Arizona, where he became the replacement for the injured Kyler Murray. Though Dobbs didn’t win many games with the Cardinals, he played well individually and showcased that he could command an offense. The Vikings entered the QB market after Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending injury, and traded for Dobbs in hopes of making a playoff run.
The start of his Vikings career was promising — with wins in his first two games — but Dobbs was eventually benched after tossing four interceptions in a loss to the Bears. In all likelihood, teams around the league still view Dobbs as a high-end backup rather than a franchise QB. Going back to the Cardinals to back up Murray — who is healthy heading into ’24 — seems like the ideal move here.
Prediction: Dobbs signs a 2-year/$10 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals
15. DL DJ Reader
Reader is in a bit of a tough spot. It appears as if he suffered a torn quad during a Week 15 game versus the Vikings. When healthy, the 335-pound defensive lineman is one of the best players in the league at his position. As he approaches age 30, this injury could very well keep him out for much of next year. There could be a 1-year incentives-laden deal for Reader. Or, a team could sign him to a two-year deal — with the first year effectively functioning as a recovery year.
Prediction: Reader signs a 2-year/$10 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons
14. RB Derrick Henry
Henry is about to hit age 30. Very few running backs can sustain a high level of play once hitting this age. The multi-time Pro Bowler has reached the 1,000-yard mark in five of the last six years. This includes double-digit TD totals in six straight years. A contender would love to land Henry, especially if he had a lighter workload. How about Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers? Harbaugh has historically loved establishing a dominant run game. Henry might not be the same player he once was, but he’d face fewer loaded boxes than ever playing alongside QB Justin Herbert.
Prediction: Henry signs a 2-year/$16 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers
13. OT Tyron Smith
This will be a fascinating free-agent recruitment. Smith is very much injury-prone. At the same time, he’s still a quality performer in his position. The future Hall of Famer will not have a shortage of options when it comes to making a decision. There’s some thought that Smith may go back home to his native Los Angeles. The Rams could certainly use him. Re-signing with Dallas is always a possibility. Frankly, any contender needing to bolster the tackle spot would take a look at him on a short-term deal.
Prediction: Smith signs a 1-year/$15 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys
12. QB Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Tannehill’s tenure with the Titans is coming to a close. The final chapter may have been written when rookie Will Levis made his first career start and promptly threw four touchdown passes. Tannehill — who has seen his play dip in each of the past three seasons — is unlikely to be in contention for a starting role in ’24. That makes for an interesting situation considering Tannehill has expressed aversion to mentoring young QBs in the past. Perhaps that won’t come up in future negotiations, but we’d be more comfortable with Tannehill going to a team that already has an established quarterback in place. How about a trip back down to Florida and a reunion with the team that originally drafted him? Tua Tagovailoa has made strides in improving his durability, but having an established backup can be invaluable.
Prediction: Tannehill signs a 2-year/$10 million deal with the Miami Dolphins
11. CB Kendall Fuller
With Tre’Davious White now gone, and the rest of the secondary on the older end, it makes sense for the Bills to go out and get Fuller. Remember, Buffalo has to contend with the likes of Mahomes, Tagovailoa, Herbert, Burrow, (potentially) Rodgers, Jackson, and others in the loaded AFC. Fuller is a proven guy as a cover corner, and he packs a nice punch when coming up in run support.
Prediction: Fuller signs a 2-year/$20 million deal with the Buffalo Bills
10. LB Devin White
It didn’t work out in Tampa Bay for the former top-five draft pick. Devin White was expected to take over as the leader of the Buccaneers defense while Lavonte David entered the tail-end of his career. Instead, White in Year 5 was still playing at a much lower level than his veteran teammate. Heading towards free agency, the 25-year-old White will likely be looking to sign a prove-it deal. The Texans feel like a great landing spot. He’ll be coached by a former linebacker in DeMeco Ryans. Plus, the Texans’ defense is filled with promising, young talent. White, a supremely athletic off-ball backer, could flourish in Houston.
Prediction: White signs a 1-year/$10 million deal with the Houston Texans
9. OT Jonah Williams
The Commanders enter the offseason with more cap space than any team in the league. As such, they’ll likely be one of the top bidders for any player they are interested in. Jonah Williams has been a stalwart for the Bengals, logging over 1,000 offensive snaps in each of the past three seasons. Building up the offensive line should be a top priority for Washington — no matter who they end up going with at QB. Sam Howell was the most sacked QB in the league last year. That’s not the type of environment you want a rookie QB walking into.
Prediction: Williams signs a 3-year/$40 million deal with the Washington Commanders
8. WR Marquise Brown
Brown is one of those players that has a tantalizing upside, yet the production doesn’t always match the talent. It’s also hard to believe Brown is only 26 years of age. When he’s engaged and healthy, few possess his ability to take the top off an opposing defense. He shouldn’t be counted on as a lead receiver for any team. But, for the right franchise, he can be a difference-maker in the ideal scheme. The Titans need a speedster in the worst way. Brown would be paired with DeAndre Hopkins once again and could serve as a bridge in the event Hopkins walks after ’24.
Prediction: Brown signs a 3-year/$36 million deal with the Tennessee Titans
7. S Kamren Curl
Curl is not a household name. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t be coveted by teams across the league. He’s quite functional all across the secondary. You can play Curl as a deep safety, a safety closer to the line of scrimmage, and even as a corner defending receivers both on the boundary and in the slot. At only 24 years of age, it might be tough for Washington to hold onto him barring a total overpay.
Prediction: Curl signs a 5-year/$70 million deal with the Washington Commanders
6. LB Patrick Queen
With the cap space available, the Pats can dip into the free agency pond and grab a host of players. Queen is another one that makes sense for a defense in desperate need of talent and athleticism. The former LSU star is one of the better linebackers within this class, and he’s the type of guy who can lead a defense. He’ll only be 25 by the time he signs in the offseason.
Prediction: Queen signs a 4-year/$65 million with the New England Patriots
5. EDGE Chase Young
The Niners will have to readjust their cap space a bit to re-sign Young. With that said, they may be able to bring him back on a bit of a discount. Young’s injury history for such a young player is rather extensive. He seems to love playing for the Niners, and SF would love to keep him in the fold considering his talent and age. We could look back on this one as a bit of a steal (though other teams might be willing to offer more cash for Young). This could be a situation/environment versus cash decision for Young.
Prediction: Young signs a 2-year/$25 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers
4. WR Calvin Ridley
Calvin Ridley’s endured an up-and-down first year with the Jaguars. The former Falcon outright disappears for long stretches, as QB Trevor Lawrence seems to have built a stronger rapport with Christian Kirk. Ridley hasn’t been a seamless fit in this offense. While he can make plays on the outside, Ridley’s route-running style is best served in the slot — which is also Kirk’s best role. Ridley is perhaps better served on a team he can more freely move around. The Bears have a ton of cap space, and there aren’t a whole lot of options that fit their needs. Chicago’s front office will surely feel pressure to improve the offense, and Ridley is seemingly more obtainable (at a lower cost) than some of the other available wideouts.
Prediction: Ridley signs a 3-year/$60 million deal with the Chicago Bears
3. EDGE Danielle Hunter
Danielle Hunter is on the verge of breaking the bank. After signing a one-year deal last offseason, Hunter has emerged as one of the top pass rushers in all of football. We’ve seen him dominate for stretches before, but 2023 has been his best work so far. The three-time Pro Bowler will be in high demand and could garner one of the biggest offers of any potential free agent in the class. A clause in his most recent contract stipulated the Vikings cannot use the franchise tag on Hunter. With Hunter finally getting his wish to enter unrestricted free agency, he’ll likely land with the highest bidder. Detroit has some major defensive needs plus a ton of cap space. Hunter would give them a big-time player opposite Aidan Hutchinson.
Prediction: Hunter signs a 4-year/$110 million deal with the Detroit Lions
2. OL David Bakhtiari
Green Bay cleared nearly $21 million in cap space by letting their longtime left tackle go. Bakhtiari had been dealing with a plethora of injuries over the years. It made sense that the Packers wanted to get younger up front and build with other players. With this turn of events, it would shocking if the Jets didn’t pounce on the accomplished tackle to help with Aaron Rodgers.
Prediction: Bakhtiari signs a 2-year/$20 million deal with the New York Jets
1. DT Arik Armstead
In a cost-cutting move, the 49ers were forced to release their former first-round pick. Armstead had proven to be one of the better defensive tackles in the NFL over the last handful of years. He’s a proven player production-wise — as well as someone who brings considerable postseason experience to the table. Teams will be lining up to sign him. Being a West Coast guy through and through, Seattle seems like a good fit (though Baltimore might be lurking in the weeds).
Prediction: Armstead signs a 3-year/$50 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks