As the NFL calendar flips to the offseason, teams are now settling in for the quick push to March 12, the official start of the 2025 league year and free agency.
Spotrac has identified one player from each of the 32 teams set to become an unrestricted free agent next month, including projected market values and a few honorable mentions for each.
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Spotrac’s Market Values
Arizona Cardinals
OLB Baron Browning
Acquired at the deadline from Denver, Browning has proven to be a productive edge rusher - when he remains healthy (12 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 INT through his rookie contract). The 25-year-old is a 2 year, $11M player in our system heading toward March.
Also: Kyzir White (LB), Dennis Gardeck (OLB), Will Hernandez (G)
Atlanta Falcons
C Drew Dalman
Dalman likely hits the open market as the best available center, a spot that’s proven fruitful for notable players in recent offseasons. The 4th round pick out of Stanford calculates near $7M per year in our system, but demand likely brings this contract near $10M per year when it’s all said and done.
Also: Justin Simmons (S), Matt Judon (DE), Mike Hughes (CB)
Baltimore Ravens
OT Ronnie Stanley
Injuries over the past 4 seasons forced Baltimore to re-negotiate Stanley down to a 1 year, $7.5M “prove-it” deal in 2024. He proved it, returning to the top of the offensive tackle list, and should find himself a multi-year guarantee again this offseason. He’s a 2 year, $42M player in our system.
Also: Patrick Mekari (G), Brandon Stephens (CB)
Buffalo Bills
WR Amari Cooper
A deadline acquisition from Cleveland, Cooper battled injuries during his short tenure with Buffalo. While WR is certainly a position of need for the Bills this spring, bringing back Cooper at his currently valued 2 years, $28M+ may prove too costly.
Also: Rasul Douglas (CB), Damar Hamlin (S), Mack Hollins (WR)
Carolina Panthers
CB Michael Jackson
Acquired from Seattle before the 2024 season, Jackson played almost every snap for the Panthers, compiling 76 tackles, 2 interceptions, and strong coverage percentage grades as an outside CB. He’ll be a value option for a team not looking to swing too big this spring, projecting toward a 3 year, $24M contract in our system.
Also: Tommy Tremble (TE), Jordan Fuller (S)
Chicago Bears
G Teven Jenkins
A 2nd Round pick out of Oklahoma State, Jenkins has now posted 3 straight strong seasons on the Bears’ O-Line, and should hit the open market as one of the top interior options available. He projects toward a 3 year, $31M contract in our system (but demand should push this closer to $15M per year).
Also: Keenan Allen (WR), Coleman Shelton (C/G)
Cincinnati Bengals
WR Tee Higgins
Another franchise tag? A tag/trade? An extension to stay? Walking free into the open market? Everything appears to be on the table still with this (and a few other) Bengals’ conundrums, but the fact of the matter remains this: Higgins is set to be the best available offensive weapon, by a lot. The math says he’s a $27M per year player, but demand probably lifts this over the $30M mark. Related: Next Contract: Tee Higgins
Also: Mike Hilton (CB), B.J. Hill (DT), Mike Gesicki (TE)
Cleveland Browns
QB Jameis Winston
Winston proved he can still energize an offense when needed - just not for too long. The good and bad has always seemed to even out for the 31-year-old over the course of his career, putting him on track to secure another backup contract this offseason. He’s a 1 year, $6M valuation in our system.
Also: Jedrick Wills (OT), Nick Chubb (RB), Elijah Moore (WR)
Dallas Cowboys
DT Osa Odighizuwa
Not exactly a house-hold name nationally (yet), but this likely ends up being the contract that turns heads in the coming weeks. The 3rd Round pick out of UCLA could be considered the best interior defensive linemen on the open market, with a 3 year, $63M projection in our system.
Also: DeMarcus Lawrence (DE), Zack Martin (G), Chauncey Golston (DE)
Denver Broncos
DT D.J. Jones
The 30-year-old just completed a 3 year, $30M contract in Denver, and is still a valuable commodity on the D-Line. He’s in line for another deal right around the $10M per year mark again.
Also: Javonte Williams (RB), Cody Barton (LB)
Detroit Lions
CB Carlton Davis
Acquired from Tampa Bay before the start of the 2024 season, Davis proved his value, factoring into a much improved Lions defense. He’s valued right around the $14.5M salary he earned this past season, projecting toward a 3 year, $42M contract this March.
Also: Kevin Zeitler (G), Levi Onwuzurike (DT)
Green Bay Packers
C Josh Myers
Myers has started nearly every game for the Packers over the past three seasons, setting himself up for a nice payday in his first trip to the open market. The 2nd round pick out of Ohio State projects toward a 3 year, $22M deal in our system.
Also: Isaiah McDuffie (OLB)
Houston Texans
WR Stefon Diggs
A week 8 ACL tear put Diggs’ season, and potentially his future, in peril. Assuming he can work his way back to full health, an Odell Beckham Jr. type deal in the 1 year, $13.5M range (heavily incentive-laden) should get the job done.
Also: Derek Barnett (DE), Jeff Okudah (CB)
Indianapolis Colts
ED Dayo Odeyingbo
The former 2nd Round pick out of Vanderbilt has steadily increased his production, consistency, and in turn - snap count. There’s a very real world where the 25-year-old scores a legitimate starting edge rusher pay day in the coming weeks, projecting toward a 4 year, $64M contract in our system.
Also: Will Fries (G), Ryan Kelly (C), Julian Blackmon (S), E.J. Speed (LB)
Jacksonville Jaguars
S Andre Cisco
After very productive seasons in 2022 & 2023, Cisco (and much of the Jacksonville defense) had a bit of a bumpy ride in 2024 that included him being pulled from the starting lineup at times. It’s certainly plausible that a change of scenery gets him back on track, but a 1 year, $10M “showcase” deal could be in the works first.
Also: Brandon Scherff (G), Mac Jones (QB)
Kansas City Chiefs
G Trey Smith
It was a rough (Super Bowl) finish admittedly, but the 6th Round pick out of Tennessee has already done more than enough to stake claim as one of the top pending free agents in the league. There’s a legitimate path to Smith securing a contract at or near Landon Dickerson’s current $21M per year mark.
Also: Justin Reid (S), Nick Bolton (LB), DeAndre Hopkins (WR), Charles Omenihu (DE)
Las Vegas Raiders
ED Malcolm Koonce
Koonce had a legitimate breakout season in 2023 (8 sacks, 3 forced fumbles) but suffered a season-ending knee injury before the start of 2024, making his first trip to the open market a little murky. Will teams squeeze him down to a “showcase” deal, ensuring that 2023 wasn’t a fluke? He’s a 2 year, $40M player in our system.
Also: Trevon Moehrig (S), Robert Spillane (OLB)
Los Angeles Chargers
ED Khalil Mack
The 33-year-old is still doing things at a high level, filling up the statlines on a weekly basis this past season in LA on a renegotiated 1 year, $192.M contract. Despite the age, Mack projects toward a 3 year, $70M contract in our system, and as we tend to say often around this time of the year - it only takes one team.
Also: Asante Samuel Jr. (CB), Poona Ford (DE), JK Dobbins (RB), Teair Tart (DT)
Los Angeles Rams
OT Alaric Jackson
A UDFA out of Iowa, Jackson finished off 2024 on a $4.9M restricted tender, setting up what should prove to be a nice pay raise in his first trip to the open market. The 26-year-old projected toward a 3 year, $48M contract in our system.
Also: TuTu Atwell (WR), Demarcus Robinson (WR), Joseph Noteboom (OT)
Miami Dolphins
S Jevon Holland
Holland’s production dipped a bit in 2024 - a weird year across the board in Miami - but he’s done more than enough through his first four seasons to establish himself as the top safety set to hit the open market.The 25-year-old carries a 4 year, $60M base projection in our system.
Also: Calais Campbell (DE), Tyrel Dodson (LB), Liam Eichenberg (G)
Minnesota Vikings
QB Sam Darnold
Darnold’s 2024 is a rollercoaster ride we haven’t experienced at the QB position, with seemingly zero expectation to start, maximum output nearing the finish line, then a drop off of a cliff to end the season. Where does that leave the 27-year-old going forward? A tag to keep him in Minnesota is likely too expensive ($40M+), and with limited options of his age and ability set to become available this March, it’s fair to assume that at least one team will be ready to open their wallet for the former #3 overall pick. Darnold carries a 4 year, $160M projection in our system.
Also: Byron Murphy (CB), Camryn Bynum (S), Cam Robinson (OT), Aaron Jones (RB)
New England Patriots
CB Jonathan Jones
The coverage numbers have dipped, and Jones even found himself in & out of the starting lineup at times in 2024, but the 31-year-old is still a viable role option for a secondary in need. He’s a 2 year, $5M projection in our system heading toward March.
Also: Austin Hooper (TE), Jacoby Brissett (QB)
New Orleans Saints
ED Chase Young
Young backed up an 8-sack campaign for San Francisco back in 2023 with a 6-sack performance in New Orleans, playing on a 1 year, $13M contract. It stands to reason that he’s done enough to warrant a multi-year guarantee this time around, projecting toward a 4 year, $70M deal in our system.
Also: Paulson Adebo (CB), Juwan Johnson (TE)
New York Giants
WR Darius Slayton
Slayton’s time in NY has been tumultuous to say the least. A change of scenery with a proven QB1 could quickly change the direction of his career (though drops have been a big part of his portfolio). A weak WR market this March could elevate Slayton’s contract terms when it’s all said and done, leading toward a 3 year, $47M projection in our system.
Also: Azeez Ojulari (OLB), Drew Lock (QB)
New York Jets
CB D.J. Reed
One of the more consistent players at the position over the past 6 seasons, Reed should be rewarded with a nice pay raise this March, having completed a 3 year, $33M contract in NY. The 28-year-old heads toward free agency with a 4 year, $58M projection in our system.
Also: Haason Reddick (OLB), Tyler Conklin (TE), Tyron Smith (OT)
Philadelphia Eagles
ED Josh Sweat
Sweat signed a renegotiated 1 year, $10M to “stick around” with Philly this past March, rewarding them with another highly productive season, and a big finish in Super Bowl 59. The 27-year-old will hit March as one of the most coveted free agents on the market, carrying a 3 year, $57M projection in our system.
Also: Milton Williams (DT), Mekhi Becton (OL), Zack Baun (OLB)
Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Dan Moore Jr.
Moore has improved every year on a Pittsburgh O-Line that has badly needed more consistent production. With so many teams (including major contenders) looking to upgrade at the left tackle position this March, don’t be surprised if Moore locks in a big pay day, potentially even to stay with the Steelers. The 26-year-old enters the open market on a 3 year, $38M projection.
Also: Russell Wilson (QB), Justin Fields (QB), James Daniels (G), Najee Harris (RB)
San Francisco 49ers
CB Charvarius Ward
Ward, and the rest of the 49ers, had a big step back year in 2024, but he’s a year removed from one of the more productive seasons at the position, and should hit the open market with plenty of offers. The 29-year-old is a 3 year, $46M player in our system.
Also: Talanoa Hufanga (S), Dre Greenlaw (LB), Aaron Banks (G)
Seattle Seahawks
LB Ernest Jones
Jones bounced from the Rams to the Titans before landing in Seattle at the trade deadline. The two sides showed immediate interest in a long-term relationship, but it now appears as though the 25-year-old will hit the open market this March. The 3rd Rounder out of South Carolina should be one of the more coveted off-ball linebackers in free agency, projecting toward a 4 year, $52M contract in our system.
Also: Jarran Reed (DT), Johnathan Hankins (DT)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Chris Godwin
Godwin was on pace for another Godwin-like campaign in 2024 before an ankle injury derailed his season. Teams will have some pause when assessing the 28-year-old coming back from his second major injury, but a weak WR market will help sustain his ability to cash in. The former 3rd round pick carries a 3 year, $66M valuation in our system.
Also: Lavonte David (LB)
Tennessee Titans
DT Sebastian Joseph
The 29-year-old started 12 games for the Titans in 2024, compiling 3 sacks & 44 tackles in that span. Joseph should be inline for a contract similar to the 1 year, $4M deal he just completed in Tennessee, projecting toward a 2 year, $9M deal in our system.
Also: Nick Westbrook (WR), Tyler Boyd (WR)
Washington Commanders
LB Bobby Wagner
Now 34-years-old, Wagner is showing almost no sign of decline, filling up the stat board on a weekly basis (especially as it pertains to shutting down opposing run-games). A reunion with this fun, talented Commanders group makes a lot of sense, and a 1 year, $7M (incentive-laden) contract does too.
Also: Dante Fowler Jr. (DE), Jeremy Chinn (S), Zach Ertz (TE)