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Most of this year’s top NFL free agents have already found new homes, or secured new contracts to stay put. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t more deals to be made. Sometimes, in fact, the best offseason additions are the underrated “value” bets. And there are still a handful of notable names who remain on the open market, available for any club to sign.
With that in mind, let’s play matchmaker for 10 of the top free agents still unsigned:
(Note: Some players listed might not last much longer in free agency and could sign at any time.)
Denver has yet to add a quarterback this offseason, and while an early draft investment would be logical, Tannehill offers an experienced arm best suited to play within a system — just as Sean Payton desires. At 35, he’s a low-ceiling rental, sure, but the best alternative in Denver right now is Jarrett Stidham.
One of the best backups left, Wentz flashed his play-making arm in a brief stint as Matthew Stafford’s No. 2 down the stretch of 2023. Kansas City, meanwhile, has a void behind Patrick Mahomes after Blaine Gabbert hit the market, and the Chiefs reportedly sniffed around the ex-Philadelphia Eagles star a year ago.
OBJ has been flirting with an Aaron Rodgers team-up for years, but the New York Jets’ move for Mike Williams probably signals that ship has sailed. How about a return to his home state instead? New Orleans added Cedrick Wilson Jr. this offseason but could still use a complement to Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed.
OG Dalton Risner to the Cowboys
Dallas lost multiple starting linemen in free agency, and while Risner has now bounced between two teams in the last few years, he proved a worthwhile investment for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023. As a plug-and-play interior man, he could help keep Dak Prescott upright at what figures to be a reduced cost.
DE Mike Danna to the Bears
The Bears are already paying big bucks to former…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-03-20 16:26:06
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