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Aaron SchatzFeb 27, 2026, 06:30 AM ET<\/p>\n
Close<\/a>Aaron Schatz is an NFL analyst for ESPN.com. He has more than 20 years of experience working in NFL analytics and is the creator of the DVOA and DYAR metric. He also serves as the Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network.<\/p>\n Multiple Authors<\/p>\n We’re still a few days away from NFL free agency<\/a>, but teams are already thinking about which new players they want to add to their rosters. The franchise tag<\/a> deadline comes on March 3, and free agency begins on March 11, although the negotiation window opens two days earlier. Not every team will make a lot of moves, but every roster usually picks up at least one important veteran. Who represents the best match for each of the 32 teams?<\/p>\n Below, I’ve suggested one free agent signing for each team. I set myself a couple of rules for this exercise: only one free agent for each team, and only one team for each free agent. I also didn’t assign any player to return to his current team, even on the franchise tag. For example, I didn’t include wide receiver George Pickens<\/a> (expected<\/a> to be franchise-tagged by the Cowboys) or quarterback Daniel Jones<\/a> (expected<\/a> to be re-signed by the Colts).<\/p>\n At the end, I’ve also included a list of additional free agents, as certainly some of these teams will sign multiple big-name free agents. Let’s get started with the Bills.<\/p>\n Jump to: 2 Related<\/p>\n WR Mike Evans<\/a> (TB)<\/p>\n Buffalo needs a No. 1 option for quarterback Josh Allen<\/a>, and Evans is still a talented “X” receiver. He has the size — standing at 6-foot-5, 231 pounds — and ball skills to win contested catches. Allen could also trust Evans on third down; in 2024, he had a team-high 220 yards on third down for the Bucs.<\/p>\n There are doubts about Evans, however, since he will be turning 33 in August and missed 10 games in 2025 due to a broken collarbone<\/a> and a hamstring injury<\/a>. But he is only one year removed from a 1,000-yard season with 11 touchdowns.<\/p>\n TE Isaiah Likely<\/a> (BAL)<\/p>\n The Dolphins’ top three tight ends from last season are all free agents (Greg Dulcich<\/a>, Darren Waller<\/a> and Julian Hill<\/a>), and they could use an upgrade at the position anyway. Waller had six touchdowns in his return from retirement<\/a>, but he played only nine games due to hip<\/a> and pectoral<\/a> injuries.<\/p>\n Enter Likely, who is ready to start as a No. 1 tight end after spending a few years as TE2 behind Mark Andrews<\/a> in Baltimore. Last season was a bit of an off year for Likely, who had only one touchdown and dropped to 19th among tight ends in the ESPN receiver scores<\/a>. But he ranked sixth in 2023 and third in 2024, with 400 yards in each of those seasons. He should be able to shine in a Miami offense that doesn’t need to feed a lot of other receivers after it released<\/a> Tyreek Hill<\/a> and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Edge Jaelan Phillips<\/a> (PHI)<\/p>\n The Patriots’ two biggest needs this offseason are edge rusher and offensive line. On the O-line, they will likely depend on the development of young players like Will Campbell<\/a> and Jared Wilson<\/a>. But the edge is a good place to bring in a veteran.<\/p>\n Phillips had two sacks and 27 pressures after he was traded to the Eagles<\/a> from Miami at midseason. His 12.4% pass rush win rate ranked 24th among qualifying edge rushers. Phillips could replace free agent K’Lavon Chaisson<\/a> and\/or make a good partner for Harold Landry III<\/a>.<\/p>\n QB Malik Willis<\/a> (GB)<\/p>\n Yes, it was a small sample size with just one start<\/a> and four total games played, but Willis had a phenomenal 93.1 QBR for the Packers in 2025. And he had an impressive 77.3 QBR in two starts the season before.<\/p>\n Willis is going to sign somewhere to start, and the Jets need a new quarterback. Justin Fields<\/a> didn’t work out, and Fernando Mendoza<\/a> seems to be the only QB prospect worthy of the first-round pick in April. It’s unlikely Mendoza falls past Las Vegas at No. 1 overall<\/a>.<\/p>\n 1:21<\/p>\n The teams Ben Solak expects to be in on Malik Willis<\/p>\n Ben Solak joins Rich Eisen to break down the interest he expects for free agent quarterback Malik Willis.<\/p>\n C Connor McGovern<\/a> (BUF)<\/p>\n The Ravens are going to need a replacement at center if Tyler Linderbaum<\/a> leaves town<\/a>. Why not the underrated 28-year-old McGovern, who quietly had one of the top seasons for a center in 2025? His 97.2% pass block win rate last season matched Linderbaum for second place behind Kansas City’s Creed Humphrey<\/a>. And McGovern’s 72.6% run block win rate ranked third among all centers.<\/p>\n Edge Odafe Oweh<\/a> (LAC)<\/p>\n With Trey Hendrickson<\/a> probably on his way out of Cincinnati<\/a>, the Bengals need an edge rusher. And with the seventh-most cap space this offseason (per Roster Management System), they’re in position to rain money down on a player still in his prime.<\/p>\n Oweh finally broke out after the Ravens traded him<\/a> to the Chargers last season, with 7.5 sacks in the final 12 games and two forced fumbles in Los Angeles’ playoff loss<\/a> to the Patriots. The only question with the 27-year-old is whether he’ll be comfortable playing with his hand in the dirt in Cincinnati after a few years as an outside linebacker in 3-4 schemes.<\/p>\n WR Rashid Shaheed<\/a> (SEA)<\/p>\n There’s more to the return game than just having a fast return man. The blocking matters. Still, the addition of Shaheed would be a big step forward for a Browns special teams unit that I had ranked 32nd on punt return value and 28th on kick return value through my special teams DVOA<\/a> (defense-adjusted value over average) in 2025.<\/p>\n Shaheed would also be a strong downfield receiver for a unit that desperately needs improvement. Last season, starting for the Saints and then<\/a> the reigning Super Bowl champions, he had seven games (including playoffs) with at least 50 receiving yards. No Browns receiver eclipsed Shaheed’s 687 receiving yards in 2025.<\/p>\n What to know for NFL free agency \u2022 Top 50 players available<\/a> | Offense tiers<\/a> S Jaquan Brisker<\/a> (CHI)<\/p>\n Last season’s safeties in Pittsburgh are free agents with the exception of DeShon Elliott<\/a> and, if you want to consider him a safety, Jalen Ramsey<\/a>. That’s why the Steelers need to attack this packed safety free agent class.<\/p>\n Brisker can play both deep or in the box, and he’s a hard-hitting safety who will fit the Steelers’ defensive personality. He missed 12 games<\/a> in the 2024 season due to a concussion, but he had at least 90 combined tackles in each of his three healthy NFL seasons. Over his career, Brisker has recorded seven sacks, four interceptions and four forced fumbles.<\/p>\n C Tyler Linderbaum<\/a> (BAL)<\/p>\n Incumbent Jake Andrews<\/a> ranked last among qualifying centers with 92.4% pass block win rate, so this is a position where the Texans need to take a big swing. Bringing over Linderbaum, who ranked second at center with a 97.2% pass block win rate, would really help solidify the offense and keep the Texans as a Super Bowl contender in 2026.<\/p>\n Edge Bradley Chubb<\/a> (MIA)<\/p>\n The Colts ranked just 30th in pass rush win rate (29.1%) last season, and three of their top four pass rushers are hitting free agency. So, this is a good time to bring in a veteran. The Dolphins cut Chubb<\/a> to clear money off their salary cap, but he is still just 30 years old. He had 8.5 sacks last season with 36 pressures.<\/p>\n CB Riq Woolen<\/a> (SEA)<\/p>\n Wide receiver\/cornerback Travis Hunter<\/a> is expected to be back at the start of 2026, but the Jaguars still need another CB starter on the outside if Montaric Brown<\/a> and Greg Newsome II<\/a> leave in free agency.<\/p>\n Woolen has stirred some controversy in Seattle and was benched briefly<\/a> a couple of times last season due to mistakes. But he still ranked 12th in the league in my coverage DVOA metric. He’s also a larger (6-foot-4, 210 pounds), more physical corner who could cover receivers who might be too big for the slight-framed Hunter.<\/p>\n Breaking news from Adam Schefter<\/p>\n Download the ESPN app and enable Adam Schefter’s news alerts<\/a> to receive push notifications for the latest updates first. Opt in by tapping the alerts bell in the top right corner. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Edge K’Lavon Chaisson<\/a> (NE)<\/p>\n Tennessee would have been the perfect landing spot for George Pickens<\/a>, as it desperately needs a No. 1 option for quarterback Cam Ward<\/a>. But since Pickens is expected to be franchise-tagged<\/a> by the Cowboys, let’s further strengthen the Titans’ pass rush with Chaisson.<\/p>\n Tennessee was ranked a surprising 15th in pass rush win rate (37.3%) last season, but Arden Key<\/a> and Jihad Ward<\/a> are both free agents. Chaisson blossomed over the past two seasons with the Raiders and then the Patriots. In 2025, he had 7.5 sacks, 32 pressures and an above-average pass rush win rate of 12.9%. The Titans could put him on the strong side across from Oluwafemi Oladejo<\/a>.<\/p>\n TE Cade Otton<\/a> (TB)<\/p>\n Tight end is a clear need for the Broncos, so why not sign a bigger name such as David Njoku<\/a>? Because the Broncos already have a receiving-first tight end in Evan Engram<\/a>, and they need a No. 1 tight end who is also a strong run blocker. That’s Otton. He’s also useful as a receiver when needed, with 1,172 receiving yards and five touchdowns over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n RB Kenneth Walker III<\/a> (SEA)<\/p>\n The Chiefs need not just a running back, but a running back who can also serve as a receiving outlet for Patrick Mahomes<\/a>. Walker had more than 1,000 rushing yards last season and added 31 catches for 282 yards — an impressive 9.1 yards per reception average.<\/p>\n His ability to generate explosive plays could be a valuable part of lifting the Chiefs’ offense back to the top of the league.<\/p>\n 2:05<\/p>\n Will Kenneth Walker III still be with the Seahawks next season?<\/p>\n The “Get Up” crew debates whether the Seahawks should do all they can to keep Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.<\/p>\n LB Quay Walker<\/a> (GB)<\/p>\n The Raiders could use playmakers all across their defense, and both of last season’s starting linebackers are free agents. Walker had 128 combined tackles with the Packers last season and has sideline-to-sideline speed to track down running backs. He can be used as a blitzer as well. The Raiders would just need to make sure their other linebacker is strong in coverage, as that’s a weakness for Walker.<\/p>\n G Isaac Seumalo<\/a> (PIT)<\/p>\n The Chargers will get tackles Rashawn Slater<\/a> and Joe Alt<\/a> back next season, but they still need big help on the interior offensive line. Left guard Zion Johnson<\/a>, now a free agent, was near the bottom of the league in pass block win rate (87.4%) last season. Center Bradley Bozeman also announced his retirement<\/a> on Feb. 23.<\/p>\n On the other hand, the veteran Seumalo was second among 65 qualifying guards with a 97.3% pass rush win rate and fourth with a 76.9% run block win rate. This would be a huge step toward making the Chargers a serious Super Bowl contender.<\/p>\n LB Devin Lloyd<\/a> (JAX)<\/p>\n The Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in NFL history in 2025, according to my DVOA metric, and they are in desperate need of playmakers. So why not bring in Lloyd? He is a solid starting linebacker who had five interceptions and 1.5 sacks last season.<\/p>\n CB Eric Stokes<\/a> (LV)<\/p>\n Cornerbacks are a tough choice in free agency because they are so inconsistent from season to season. Stokes was one of the worst cornerbacks in the league in 2024, but he transformed into one of the league’s best in 2025 with 53 total tackles and five passes defensed.<\/p>\n It’s safe to say that we don’t know what version of Stokes we’ll see in 2026. But this is a clear position of need for the Giants, who ranked 17th in yards allowed per completion last season (10.9). They can take a chance that Stokes is closer to his 2025 play.<\/p>\n What to know for the NFL offseason \u2022 Every team’s offseason guide<\/a> | Schedule<\/a> Edge Boye Mafe<\/a> (SEA)<\/p>\n The Eagles could use more help on the edge to rotate with Nolan Smith Jr<\/a>. and Jalyx Hunt<\/a>, and Mafe had an outstanding season for the Super Bowl champions in 2025.<\/p>\n Although Mafe had only two sacks, he added 33 pressures. His 18.7% pass rush win rate was eighth among edge rushers and his 11.4% pressure rate was 17th. Mafe is quick and still in his prime, turning 28 in late November.<\/p>\n Edge Trey Hendrickson<\/a> (CIN)<\/p>\n For the No. 1 free agent<\/a>, we’re looking for three things. First, a team with a gaping hole at the edge rusher position. Second, a team with a lot of cap space. Third, a legitimate playoff contender.<\/p>\n The Commanders definitely hit that first qualifier, as three of their top four edges are free agents. They also hit the second qualifier with the sixth-most cap space, per Roster Management System. And you might not think of them as a legitimate playoff contender, but they are only one season removed from appearing in the NFC Championship Game<\/a>.<\/p>\n I think coach Dan Quinn will need to try his hardest to convince Hendrickson to come in and help improve the struggling Washington pass rush.<\/p>\n S Kam Curl<\/a> (LAR)<\/p>\n Both Jaquan Brisker<\/a> and Kevin Byard III<\/a> are free agents, so even if one of them returns, the Bears will need help at the safety position. Curl can play either deep or in the box, depending on what Chicago needs and which of their veterans is re-signed in free agency.<\/p>\n Curl recorded two interceptions and five passes defensed in 2025, and he was tied for fifth with 79 solo tackles.<\/p>\n Edge Khalil Mack<\/a> (LAC)<\/p>\n The Lions’ top need is finding pass-rush help for Aidan Hutchinson<\/a>. So why not aim for an established veteran at that position? Despite sitting out five games in 2025 because of an elbow injury<\/a>, Mack still finished with 5.5 sacks and 28 pressures.<\/p>\n Detroit isn’t swimming in cap space, but it should be able to convince Mack to take a pay cut so he can chase a Super Bowl ring<\/a>. Mack’s former Chargers teammate Joey Bosa<\/a> would also fit the bill if he doesn’t return to Buffalo.<\/p>\n What to know for the 2026 NFL draft \u2022 Mocks: Kiper<\/a> | Miller<\/a> | Reid<\/a> | Yates<\/a> LB Nakobe Dean<\/a> (PHI)<\/p>\n The Packers are probably going to let linebacker Quay Walker leave after they declined his fifth-year option<\/a>, which means they need an option to play next to Edgerrin Cooper<\/a>. Dean is still only 25 years old and arguably stronger than Walker in pass coverage. Dean had four sacks, two forced fumbles and 55 total tackles last season.<\/p>\n S Bryan Cook<\/a> (KC)<\/p>\n Cook, a rangy safety, would be perfect playing deep in coordinator Brian Flores’ zone schemes. Cook had a career-high 85 tackles in 2025 and is still only 27 years old. The Vikings were 30th in DVOA against deep passes (16 or more air yards), while the Chiefs were 15th. Cook would provide an immediate improvement in that area for Minnesota.<\/p>\n DL John Franklin-Myers<\/a> (DEN)<\/p>\n The Falcons are one of the teams that will need a 5-technique defensive end, with both David Onyemata<\/a> and Kentavius Street<\/a> hitting free agency. Franklin-Myers had a pass rush win rate of 10.1% last season, which ranked him eighth among interior defensive linemen. He also had 7.5 sacks and was strong against the run; his average run tackle came after a gain of just 1.6 yards.<\/p>\n LB Kaden Elliss<\/a> (ATL)<\/p>\n The Panthers could use another inside linebacker to play next to Trevin Wallace<\/a>, and Elliss had over 100 tackles in each of the past three seasons. He also might be the best blitzing inside linebacker in the league right now, which would give defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero a very interesting option to juice up their pass rush.<\/p>\n As an added bonus, signing Elliss would take away from a division rival. Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said<\/a> that replacing Elliss would “take more than one human being.”<\/p>\n WR Alec Pierce<\/a> (IND)<\/p>\n The Saints ranked 31st in pass plays that gained at least 20 yards last season (5.6%). So let’s give second-year quarterback Tyler Shough<\/a> a great deep threat who would help their offense stretch the field.<\/p>\n Pierce had his first 1,000-yard season on only 47 catches, averaging 21.3 yards per reception. The season before, it was 22.3 yards per reception. That deep efficiency helped him rank fourth among all wide receivers in my DYAR (defense-adjusted yards above replacement) metric in 2025.<\/p>\n 0:42<\/p>\n What is Alec Pierce’s fantasy outlook for 2026?<\/p>\n Matt Bowen breaks down the importance of Alec Pierce’s free agency destination for his fantasy value next season.<\/p>\n LB Alex Anzalone<\/a> (DET)<\/p>\n The time might have finally come for 36-year-old Lavonte David<\/a> to leave the Buccaneers, which opens a spot for a veteran in the middle of Tampa Bay’s defense. Anzalone is strong against the run and had 2.5 sacks and eight passes defensed for Detroit last season.<\/p>\n OT Braden Smith<\/a> (IND)<\/p>\n Here’s the team with the biggest need for a right tackle, as both Jonah Williams<\/a> and Kelvin Beachum<\/a> were low in pass block win rate last season and are going to be free agents. Smith has been steady for the Colts, ranking 34th out of 68 qualifying players in pass block win rate last season (90.6%).<\/p>\n CB Jaylen Watson<\/a> (KC)<\/p>\n The Rams are going to have some changes in the secondary next season. Cornerbacks Cobie Durant<\/a> and Ahkello Witherspoon<\/a> are free agents, as is nickelback Roger McCreary<\/a>, who barely played after he was picked up from Tennessee at midseason<\/a>. Darious Williams<\/a> is still on the roster but could use a change of scenery<\/a>.<\/p>\n Watson is a talented corner with the size (6-foot-2, 197 pounds) to press and the awareness to play zone coverage. He had a phenomenal coverage DVOA in six games in 2024, then was above average (40th out of 98 qualifying) in a full season in 2025.<\/p>\n Best of NFL Nation \u2022 Will Seahawks re-sign Kenneth Walker<\/a> G Joel Bitonio<\/a> (CLE)<\/p>\n Would the 49ers be willing to put 34-year-old Bitonio next to 37-year-old Trent Williams<\/a> (assuming the Niners and Williams can work out his contract situation<\/a>) on the left side of their offensive line? There is an opening here, and a chance for Bitonio to finally go after a Super Bowl ring with a real contender.<\/p>\n He ranked third among all guards with a 96.4% pass block win rate last season, and his run block win rate of 72.3% was above average. Alijah Vera-Tucker<\/a> would also be an interesting signing for the 49ers if they wanted to go younger at left guard instead.<\/p>\n WR Jauan Jennings<\/a> (SF)<\/p>\n This signing would achieve a couple of goals for the Seahawks. It would give them a receiver to replace Rashid Shaheed if he leaves in free agency. Furthermore, Jennings is a strong run blocker and the Seahawks still want to be a run-first offense.<\/p>\n New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is familiar with Jennings from his time in San Francisco, and adding Jennings would bring the benefit of taking away from an important division rival. Jennings had nine touchdowns last season but was even better in 2024, when he ranked 12th in ESPN’s receiver scores<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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