The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason will largely be remembered for one factor, and that is signing Saquon Barkley. That was essential within the crew profitable Tremendous Bowl LIX.
Barkley did not get the most important contract among the many Eagles’ signings final yr. Not even shut. That went to Bryce Huff, a cross rusher who turned a profession yr with the New York Jets right into a three-year, $51 million take care of Philadelphia. Huff was a large disappointment, with simply 2.5 sacks. He was inactive for the Tremendous Bowl. That goes to point out that even the most effective organizations can have large whiffs to go along with their grand slams relating to free company.
As we strategy the start of the “tampering” interval of free company on March 10, listed below are the highest 25 general free brokers for this offseason.
25. Raiders S Tre’Von Moehrig
Moehrig, a former second-round draft decide, was a sturdy four-year starter for the Raiders. He had 104 tackles final season and added a few interceptions.
24. 49ers LB Dre Greenlaw
Greenlaw tore his Achilles within the Tremendous Bowl two seasons in the past, then had a memorable return with eight tackles vs. the Rams late within the season. He suffered a calf harm within the subsequent recreation and that was it for his season. Greenlaw has been a wonderful linebacker, however now his harm historical past needs to be accounted for.
23. Jets DE Haason Reddick
That was an fascinating yr for Reddick. He refused to report after the Jets traded for him, ultimately performed with the crew on a restructured contract, and had just one sack. If groups can ignore that drama, Reddick might be simply 31 this season and had double-digit sacks every season from 2020-23, together with two Professional Bowl choices in 2022 and 2023.
22. Texans WR Stefon Diggs
Houston oddly restructured Diggs’ deal proper after buying and selling for him, permitting him to turn out to be a free agent this yr. Sadly for Diggs, he tore his ACL in Week 8. That harm, coupled together with his age (he’ll flip 32 in November) makes him a dangerous signing regardless of his productive previous.
21. Chargers DE Khalil Mack
Mack reportedly thought of retirement as he is about to show 34, however determined to return. He’ll get one other good payday. Mack, a former NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr, had six sacks final season and made his ninth Professional Bowl.
20. Payments WR Amari Cooper
Cooper was damage with the Payments and possibly that is why he was not an enormous a part of the offense, with 297 yards in eight video games. He might be 31 in June however had a 1,250-yard season in 2023 and has been constantly productive. Groups have to determine if 2024 was the primary signal of a significant slide.
19. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers
We’ve not heard definitively if Rodgers needs to play. If he does, there might be curiosity from groups whilst he is set to show 42 in December. Rodgers performed fairly nicely late final season and whereas he is now not at an MVP degree, he’ll be higher than another beginning QBs across the league in Week 1.
18. 49ers CB Charvarius Ward
Ward already cashed in large as soon as in free company when he moved from the Chiefs to the 49ers in 2022. He will not replicate the three-year, $40.5 million deal he acquired then. He is nonetheless on the suitable facet of 30 years previous and may have productive seasons left.
17. Colts G Will Fries
Fries developed into a wonderful guard as a robust run blocker and cross protector. In Week 5 final season he suffered a ugly fracture to his tibia. He ought to nonetheless be coveted in free company, however the harm would possibly preserve groups from overpaying.
16. Eagles G Mekhi Becton
Becton blossomed final season. The previous Jets first-round draft decide had a robust season at guard for the Tremendous Bowl champion Eagles, beginning each recreation and serving to Saquon Barkley get to 2,000 yards dashing. The 363-pound Becton ranked twentieth amongst guards in Professional Soccer Focus’ grades final season.
15. Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin
Godwin has had a wonderful profession however his 2024 season ended with a dislocated ankle in Week 7. In 2021, he tore his ACL. He’ll be simply 29 this season however the harm historical past is a priority. He is a productive and versatile receiver who might be in demand.
14. Chiefs LB Nick Bolton
Bolton is younger (25 for the 2025 season), hardly ever comes off the sector and is productive, with greater than 100 tackles in three of his 4 NFL seasons. With groups shifting again to operating the ball in 2024, off-ball linebackers like Bolton might be in greater demand.
13. Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce
Koonce might be an fascinating case in free company. In 2023, he had a breakout with eight sacks in his third NFL season. Then he suffered a torn ACL in observe simply earlier than the 2024 opener. That makes him riskier. He is nonetheless a promising cross rusher at a first-rate age, and a few crew will gamble on that.
12. Eagles LB Zack Baun
Baun may need been the most important shock of the NFL season. He went from particular teamer with the Saints to a first-team All-Professional with the Eagles. His playmaking stood out. He was on a one-year, $3.5 million deal, and now it is time for him to receives a commission.
Jackson went undrafted out of Iowa in 2021, grew to become a full-time starter two seasons in the past and was a pleasing shock for the Rams at left deal with. He was stable at a first-rate place and he ought to get a good-sized deal as he enters his age-27 season.
10. Jets CB D.J. Reed
Reed has been the Jets’ “different” cornerback alongside Sauce Gardner. He has turn out to be a stable participant in his personal proper. He’ll flip 29 throughout the 2025 season, which is not perfect at cornerback, however he may also help at a worthwhile place.
9. Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr.
Murphy made his first Professional Bowl final season after grabbing six interceptions for an excellent Vikings protection. He simply turned 27 and must be one of many prime defenders within the free-agent class.
8. Dolphins S Jevon Holland
The Dolphins in all probability cannot afford to deliver Holland again, which is nice information for groups on the lookout for a younger security who has playmaking potential and is excellent in run assist. Holland might be simply 25 this season, making him a first-rate goal in free company.
7. Eagles DE Josh Sweat
Sweat picked a good time to have an enormous Tremendous Bowl. Sweat was participant earlier than that, too, with a Professional Bowl in 2021 and an 11-sack season in 2022. He has performed seven seasons however will nonetheless be at a first-rate age of 28 subsequent season. Given the premium on edge rushers, Sweat might be in excessive demand.
6. Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa
Odighizuwa goes to get an enormous deal. He is the disruptive defensive deal with groups are on the lookout for. Odighizuwa had 60 QB pressures final season, tied for fifth amongst NFL defensive tackles, in line with Professional Soccer Focus. He will even flip 27 proper earlier than subsequent season begins. The Cowboys are reportedly eyeing a franchise tag for him if an extension cannot be hammered out earlier than Tuesday’s deadline.
5. Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley
When Stanley performs, he is an excellent left deal with. And he performed all 17 video games final season, making the Professional Bowl. Within the eight seasons earlier than that, he’d by no means performed a full season, with a protracted harm checklist being as large part of his story as his wonderful play.
4. Eagles DT Milton Williams
Williams was overshadowed a bit by the superb tackles on his personal crew, and possibly he was a secret. Then the Tremendous Bowl occurred. Williams had two sacks and was dominant. He’ll be simply 26 subsequent season and groups had been already eager about him. The Tremendous Bowl elevated the worth of his subsequent contract.
3. Vikings QB Sam Darnold
It did not finish on a excessive word, however Darnold was wonderful for many of the 2024 season. And there is plenty of desperation at quarterback across the NFL. The case for Darnold is his draft pedigree and the outcomes he confirmed when he was lastly in state of affairs. The case towards him is it is a small pattern of success and the ultimate two video games had been ugly. He’ll receives a commission, and it will include threat.
Given how the Chiefs’ offensive line let down within the Tremendous Bowl, you’d assume Ok.C. would do no matter it took to re-sign Smith. They’re franchise tagging him, a transfer made official throughout the week of the scouting mix. Smith is simply 25 and performs a place that continues to rise in worth. He is coming off his first Professional Bowl.
Higgins acquired the franchise tag final yr and had an amazing season for the Bengals. Now he is getting it once more, with the Bengals saying the intent is to barter a long-term deal. He is simply 26 and could be the WR1 on various groups.
