2026 NFL free company: Finest out there by place, Jauan Jennings nonetheless unsigned

The NFL free company wheels proceed to show heading into the primary weekend of the brand new league yr. Whereas lower than 1 / 4 of Pete Prisco’s high 100 free brokers stay out there, immense high quality remains to be on the market in the marketplace. As an example, Inexperienced Bay Packers left deal with Rasheed Walker stays seeking a brand new contract, and so too does San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Jauan Jennings. Not solely do these two rank because the greatest out there gamers at their place, however they’re Nos. 1 and a couple of total.

Place shortage struck at spots together with quarterback and operating again, the place the gamers who signal from right here on out are principally unlikely to search out themselves in beginning lineups with a lot regularity in 2026. There are, nonetheless, standouts nonetheless on the board at deeper positions like broad receiver and edge rusher.

Groups are removed from completed including new expertise, so the hierarchy of greatest out there gamers will proceed to churn as basic managers decide who to re-sign and who to herald from the surface.

Listed below are the highest out there free brokers at every place.

Quarterback

1. Aaron Rodgers (No. 75 total)
2. Kirk Cousins
3. Joe Flacco
4. Jimmy Garoppolo
5. Russell Wilson

Whereas Aaron Rodgers has not declared whether or not or not he’ll play in 2026, it looks like a certainty that he would re-sign with the Steelers if he does resolve to go well with again up. It may very well be some time earlier than he places pen to paper.

“There’s been no deadline that is been put in entrance of me,” Rodgers mentioned earlier this month on “The Pat McAfee Present.” “There isn’t any contract provide or something. So there’s nothing that I am having to debate between. I am a free agent, and I am having fun with my time with my spouse and this a part of the offseason. I believe there are conversations available down the road, however proper now, there have not been any progressive conversations.”

Working Again

1. Brian Robinson Jr.
2. Najee Harris
3. Kareem Hunt
4. Jeremy McNichols
5. Jerome Ford

Final season marked the primary time in Brian Robinson Jr.’s profession that he didn’t log a single begin. He performed backup to Christian McCaffery in his first and doubtlessly solely yr with the 49ers and, in flip, dealt with his smallest workload to this point, taking 92 carries for 400 yards and two touchdowns. His position diminished additional within the postseason. Robinson isn’t far faraway from stringing collectively three consecutive 700-yard campaigns to open his profession, although, and may very well be a pleasant addition to a committee outdoors of San Francisco.

Vast Receiver

1. Jauan Jennings (No. 34 total)
2. Stefon Diggs (No. 44 total)
3. Deebo Samuel (No. 53 total)
4. Keenan Allen (No. 78 total)
5. Christian Kirk

The 49ers seemingly discovered their Jauan Jennings alternative once they added Mike Evans. Except he’s keen to tackle the position of No. 2 receiver, the previous appears to be like destined to play elsewhere. Jennings’ 9 touchdowns final season led the group, so he has confirmed that he generally is a premier receiver for a playoff group — albeit one which favors its operating again as the highest goal. Though he stays on the board, he figures to command a aggressive market.

Tight Finish

1. Dallas Goedert (No. 69 total)
2. David Njoku (No. 89 total)
3. Jonnu Smith
4. Darren Waller
5. Mo Alie-Cox

Dallas Goedert’s contract with the Eagles voids on Friday, so the clock is ticking for the 2 sides to achieve an settlement. If they can’t work one thing out, Goedert will hit free company and ship a $20.5 million lifeless cap hit to the Eagles. Groups in want of tight finish assist would have a brand new high possibility if he hits the market, however having spent his whole eight-year profession in Philadelphia, he could also be inclined to re-sign even when it comes at a reduced fee.

Offensive Deal with

1. Rasheed Walker (No. 20 total)
2. Jonah Williams (No. 81 total)
3. Taylor Decker
4. Jawaan Taylor
5. Cam Robinson

A lot of the Packers’ high free brokers discovered new houses briefly order, however one shock is that Rasheed Walker stays out there on the eve of the weekend. As a two-year starter at left deal with, Walker tasks to be in for a payday with a group in want of an offensive line overhaul. Inexperienced Bay will probably be monitoring this case because it may obtain an early-round compensatory decide within the 2027 draft because of his departure.

Inside Offensive Line

1. Joel Bitonio (No. 48 total)
2. Wyatt Teller (No. 93 total)
3. Kevin Zeitler
4. Spencer Burford
5. Mekhi Becton

Joel Bitonio’s contract was voided initially of the brand new league yr, leaving the Browns with a $23.5 million lifeless cap hit. Whereas a return to Cleveland isn’t off the desk, the Browns already picked up a number of inside offensive linemen to guard themselves if he retires or indicators elsewhere. Retirement may be very a lot on the desk for the 34-year-old. The Bears nonetheless want move rush assist, as do the 49ers, who may pair him along with his brother.

Defensive Line

1. Sebastian Joseph-Day (No. 70 total)
2. D.J. Reader (No. 97 total)
3. DaQuan Jones
4. Da’Shawn Hand
5. Christian Wilkins

The Titans fully reconstructed their protection with Robert Saleh disciples, and that Sebastian Joseph-Day has not re-signed with the group signifies he’s in all probability pretty much as good as gone. Joseph-Day’s versatility as somebody who can line up on the sting or at nostril deal with, coupled along with his expertise as a seven-year starter, ought to earn him an honest touchdown spot. He has been a mannequin of consistency all through his profession as a run-stopper who also can stress the quarterback from the inside.

Edge

1. Joey Bosa (No. 37 total)
2. Calais Campbell (No. 63 total)
3. Von Miller (No. 67 total)
4. Jadeveon Clowney (No. 71 total)
5. Cameron Jordan (No. 76 total)

Joey Bosa isn’t the identical pass-rushing animal that he as soon as was, and accidents are accountable. He was nonetheless fairly productive in his first season with the Payments, although, and set a private greatest with 5 compelled fumbles. There’s a group on the market that can carry him in with the hopes that he stays wholesome, however it’s going to accomplish that at a lower cost than what Bosa is accustomed to.

Linebacker

1. Bobby Wagner (No. 43 total)
2. Matt Milano (No. 91 total)
3. Bobby Okereke
4. Germaine Pratt
5. Lavonte David

Future Corridor of Famer Bobby Wagner nonetheless has some good soccer left. The 162 tackles he racked up final season with the Commanders are proof of that. Though he’s now not a beast in protection, he nonetheless pulled in a pair of interceptions at age 35. The Commanders would profit from bringing that form of veteran again if they will come to phrases. If not, he’ll slot proper into one other lineup and provide lots on and off the sphere.

Cornerback

1. Rasul Douglas (No. 74 total)
2. Roger McCreary
3. Decobie Durant
4. Trevon Diggs
5. Cam Taylor-Britt

The Dolphins introduced Douglas in late final preseason to shore up a secondary that accidents was obliterated, and he was the whole lot they may have requested for as a dependable starter who led the group with 13 passes defended. That may earn him one other contract in Miami. If not, he will probably be off to his fourth group in 4 years. He sat in the marketplace for a lot of final offseason after a down yr with the Payments however appears to have rejuvenated his profession and will discover a touchdown spot in a lot faster vogue this time round.

Security

1. Donovan Wilson
2. Andre Cisco
3. Geno Stone
4. Jordan Poyer
5. Jabrill Peppers

Donovan Wilson is a hard-hitting sturdy security, however the Cowboys deployed him as extra of a protection weapon final season. It labored out as he led the group with two interceptions, but when they bring about him again to work with new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, it ought to be in his extra pure position. There are different groups on the market who may assist return him to one of the best model of himself.