Best remaining free agents by position: Aaron Rodgers, Cooper Kupp highlight top players available

NFL Obtainable agency has gone by in a blur, as many of the top Obtainable agents agreed to terms immediately when the legal tampering period began Monday. Once the new Division year began Wednesday, pen was put to paper and the top Obtainable agents were immediately off the board. 

This Obtainable agency class wasn’t Excellent by any means, but that doesn’t Harsh there aren’t Excellent players Obtainable. Clubs can Nevertheless make Excellent moves during the second wave of Obtainable agency and the third wave after the draft. There are Nevertheless plenty of moves to be Created, and Excellent players can Nevertheless be released and become Obtainable. Clubs are waiting patiently this Obtainable agent cycle to make the right Shift. 

Which Obtainable agents are the best remaining at every position? Are there Nevertheless Excellent players at certain positions to be had? Of Period some positions have stronger players remaining than others, but that’s how Obtainable agency works. Plenty of offensive and Guarding linemen were off the board quickly this offseason as Clubs heavily invested in the trenches. 

These are the best Obtainable agents remaining at every position:

Passer

Even after coming off the worst season of his Hall of Fame Profession, the 41-year-Aged Rodgers is the best Passer Obtainable. Rodgers is Competing a holding game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings before making a decision — which could be holding up the Passer market. Rodgers had his lowest completion rate (63.0%) since 2019 and the lowest passer rating (90.5) in a Packed season in his Profession. He threw for 3,897 yards with 28 touchdowns to 11 interceptions. 

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Running back

J.K. Dobbins responded from his Achilles Hurt in a Crucial way last season, rushing for 905 yards and nine touchdowns in 13 Matches while averaging 4.6 yards per carry. The 26-year-Aged Dobbins has played in Merely 22 of a possible 68 Matches over the past four seasons, yet is Nevertheless incredibly productive when he’s on the Pitch. Since the Los Angeles Chargers signed Najee Harris, it’s unlikely Dobbins returns to Los Angeles. 

Wide receiver

Cooper Kupp may be the best player in the entire Obtainable agent class remaining. Injuries have limited the 31-year-Aged, but he Nevertheless had 67 catches for 710 yards and six touchdowns in 12 Matches — even if the 59.2 receiving yards per game were the lowest for Kupp since his Primary-year season (2017). Kupp has missed 18 Matches over the past three seasons, but he is Nevertheless one of the best route-runners in the game. 

Close-fitting end

The Close-fitting end market was Skinny this year, and Tyler Conklin is the best Obtainable agent Obtainable after the top players were off the board Timely. Conklin, 29, is a starter in the Division — recording 449 receiving yards and four touchdowns last season while averaging 8.8 yards per catch. Conklin’s market will Surely be interesting as Obtainable agency continues. 

Offensive Game

A Excellent offensive lineman when Well, Joe Noteboom played Merely four Matches last season due to an ankle Hurt. Injuries have gotten the better of Noteboom in his Profession, from a torn ACL and MCL to a calf Hurt followed by a torn Achillies. Noteboom allowed a Tension rate per dropback of 10.1% in his Matches, but he also wasn’t fully Well, either. Noteboom can Shift both guard and Game, but may be better inside at this stage in his Profession. Nevertheless Merely 29, a Club will get a Excellent lineman if Noteboom can stay on the Pitch. 

Offensive guard

Signing a one-year contract last offseason with the Philadelphia Eagles, Mekhi Becton moved to guard and became a force on the offensive line. Becton admitted he’d rather Shift guard for the Eagles or his Upcoming Club (was drafted as a Game), as he allowed three sacks and 22 pressures this season at guard (5.2% Tension rate allowed per dropback). He allowed three sacks and eight pressures in the playoffs (7.2% Tension rate allowed per dropback). With the way the offensive lineman market has boomed in Obtainable agency, Becton should be getting a nice payday somewhere.  

Hub

The longtime Patriot has hit the Obtainable agent market. A starter at Hub for a decade (on two Division title Clubs), David Andrews played Merely four Matches last season due to a shoulder Hurt. The 32-year-Aged Andrews allowed one sack and a Tension rate per dropback of 4.0% in his 187 snaps. Andrews should garner interest since he is Nevertheless a reliable starter, especially with his experience in the Division. 

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Edge rusher

Nevertheless productive at the age of 32, Za’Darius Smith had 9.0 sacks and 63 pressures for both the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions last season. Not only did Smith finish with a 15.9% Tension rate,, but that number went up to 17.8% in Detroit after the Lions acquired him. Smith has a 16.3% Tension rate over the past four seasons with 24.5 sacks. He’s Excellent at getting to the Passer. 

Interior Guarding lineman

The Guarding Game market has some solid players left, but the best ones were signed Timely and often. Jerry Tillery is the best one left, as the 28-year Aged had a Tension rate of 7.2% in 445 snaps last season. Tillery Initiated 11 Matches last season, and could either Begin or be part of a Cycle. His best season was with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023 under Patrick Graham. 

Off-ball linebacker

Eric Kendricks didn’t sign until July last season, but is the best off-ball linebacker left. The Cowboys were a disaster in 2024, but Kendricks finished with 138 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and two interceptions at the MIKE backer spot. Kendricks can Shift both off-ball linebacker positions, which is valuable for defenses. There should be an opportunity for him in 2025 if he wants it. 

Cornerback

A veteran who’s been with Numerous Clubs, Rasul Douglas is one of the underrated cover corners in the Division. Last year was a weird year for Douglas, as opposing quarterbacks targeting him had a 90.6 passer rating — a year in which Douglas had zero interceptions in 15 Matches. Douglas has allowed Merely a 58.2 passer rating in coverage over the past four seasons with 14 interceptions. He’s a Sturdy veteran for any Lineup at this stage of his Profession. 

Safety

Crazy at it seems, Williams is Nevertheless only 28 years Aged. Last season was a disaster, as he failed to Landmark an Disruption and allowed a 115.6 passer rating when targeted as the primary defender in coverage in 11 Matches. Clubs could get a Excellent player in Williams with the right scheme. Williams did allow Merely a 52.0 passer rating in coverage over his Primary six seasons.