Best Available NFL Free Agents

Michael Ginnitti
Michael Ginnitti, Managing Editor & NFL/MLB ExpertMay 22, 2023
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As OTAs begin and 90 man rosters take shape, more than a few notable NFL players still remain unsigned this summer.

QB Carson Wentz

Is he just not accepting his role as a backup yet? A quick scan around the league puts the Packers and Vikings as decent landing spots for Wentz as a QB2, who shouldn’t cost more than $2.5Mish right now. 

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RB Ezekiel Elliott

Despite the negative aura surrounding his contract the past few years - Zeke has been productive, finishing 2022 with 968 YFS and 12 TDs. He’s a step or two behind right now, but the Chargers & Rams seem like easy fits here, with a 1 year, $2M deal + incentives likely in the cards. 

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WR Jarvis Landry

The production has fallen off of a cliff the past two years and a 2022 hamstring injury has him near rock bottom currently, but at just 30 years old, Landry should still be able to help a contender. A platoon role in Minnesota to help replace Adam Thielen’s production seems a good fit, and vet. Minimum contract is about right as well.

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TE Anthony Firkser

He’s only a year removed from back to back 30+ catch seasons and just turned 28. It stands to reason there’s production left in the tank in a depth role for 2023, and the
Rams, Saints & Broncos could still add a body here. It’s a vet minimum deal at best.

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OL Ben Jones

The 33 year old center has posted 4 straight 70+ PFF graded seasons in Tennessee. Teams like the Panthers, Texans, Colts, etc who are starting over with a 20 something QB should be all in on a veteran presence like this. 

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DL Chris Wormley

He’s been both a run stuffer and an interior line pass rusher in his 6 year career but is recovering from a torn ACL last December. If he can rehab himself to full strength around training camp time, he could be a late summer sleeper addition on the cheap.

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EDGE Frank Clark

Clark’s free agency has been radio silent to date, which seems strange for a 29 year old edge rusher with 60 career sacks and a ton of postseason experience. It’s possible his asking price remains too high, or that he and the Chiefs have a wink wink deal in the works, but fringe contenders like Seattle, Detroit, and the Jets should be very interested still. 

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LB Kyle Van Noy

He’s bounced around a bit of late but still holds value as a depth/platoon player in the middle of a good defense. The Chargers, Steelers, or Patriots should consider his services for the upcoming season, with a 1 year, $2M redo of last year’s contract in mind.

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CB Marcus Peters

Walks away from a crowded Ravens’ secondary looking for a fresh fit this summer. Peters is still a near $10M per year player in our system, but he’ll need to accept something around half of that in base value with incentives to build up his pay at this point. The Niners & Seahawks seem likely to have interest here.

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S John Johnson

He’s just 27 years old and while his tenure in Cleveland wasn’t a match made in heaven, there’s reason to believe the player that turned heads in LA a few years ago can still exist. If he drops down to a minimum price tag, don’t sleep on a team like the Bills coming in late to add depth to the aging Hyde/Poyer duo.

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S/T Robbie Gould

The 40-year-old has officially been replaced in San Francisco, but would like to continue his illustrious career on a team worth his time. He hit 84% of his field goals, 98% of his PATs a year ago, and seems likely to be reeled in at around the $2M mark this summer - especially as young kickers are evaluated in OTAs.

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