Best remaining 2026 NFL free agents: Kyler Murray, Jauan Jennings and the top players still available at each position

NFL free agency had its typical frenzied start during the opening of the legal tampering period on Monday, March 9.. But with the new league year set to start, there are plenty of impactful unsigned veterans on the market as all 32 teams try to improve their rosters in the first wave of the 2026 offseason.

There is more money to be spent by several teams in the upcoming additional waves of deals. Here's looking at the top remaining free agents needing contracts for next season:

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NFL free agents 2026: The best players still available

Quarterbacks

• Aaron Rodgers, Steelers
• Kirk Cousins, Falcons
• Kyler Murray, Cardinals
• Joe Flacco, Bengals
• Russell Wilson, Giants
• Tyrod Taylor, Jets
• Jimmy Garoppolo, Rams

Rodgers is likely headed back to Pittsburgh, while Cousins and Murray are in play for teams such as the Jets, Browns and Vikings.

Running backs

• Brian Robinson Jr., 49ers
• Rachaad White, Buccaneers
• Najee Harris, Chargers

White is getting the most attention as a potential fallback for the Seahawks and Jaguars, who lost Kenneth Walker III and Travis Etienne Jr., respectively.

Wide receivers

• Jauan Jennings, 49ers
• Deebo Samuel, Commanders
• Christian Kirk, Texans
• Keenan Allen, Chargers
• Stefon Diggs, Patriots

Jennings is expendable with the 49ers getting Mike Evans and is a valuable, versatile route-runner through the red zone. Samuel, Allen and Diggs are hoping to get one more shot after fading late in 2025.

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Tight ends

• David Njoku, Browns
• Dallas Goedert, Eagles

There's not much left here with Njoku and Goedert battling age attrition.

Offensive tackles

• Rasheed Walker, Packers
• Rob Havenstein, Rams

Walker was supposed to get more early attention from the Browns and other teams. Havenstein still has some left at age 33. 

Guards

• Joel Bitonio, Browns
• Kevin Zeitler, Titans
• Greg Van Roten, Giants

The centers, led by Tyler Linderbaum, got snatched by fast, sparked by a few teams needing immediate replacements. These guards are good plug-and-play options later.

Edge rushers

• Joey Bosa, Bills
• Arnold Ebiketie, Falcons
• Cameron Jordan, Saints
• Jadeveon Clowney, Cowboys

Bosa, Jordan and Clowney can still help as savvy all-around players.

Defensive tackles

• D.J. Reader, Lions
• Calais Campbell, Cardinals
• DaQuan Jones, Bills

Reader is the consistent run-stopper who will find a home. Campbell should still be in play for Jonathan Gannon and the Packers.

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Linebackers

• Bobby Wagner, Commanders
• Logan Wilson, Cowboys
• Germaine Pratt, Colts

Wagner keeps playing at a high level and can keep helping Washington.

Cornerbacks

• Mike Hilton, Colts
• Rasul Douglas, Dolphins
• Marshon Lattimore, Commanders

The Seahawks re-signed Josh Jobe, and Riq Woolen moved to the Eagles. Hilton is still a good experienced slot. Douglas and Lattimore can still start as No. 2s.

Safeties

• Jaylinn Hawkins, Patriots
• Jaquan Brisker, Bears
• Jabrill Peppers, Steelers 
• C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Bears
• Andre Cisco, Jets
• Donovan Wilson, Cowboys

The Bears might be moving on with a new-look secondary led by the Seahawks' Coby Bryant. Hawkins has the most youthful playmaking appeal here.

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Kickers

• Riley Patterson, Dolphins
• Daniel Carlson, Raiders

These guys might need to wait a bit with teams having a variety of options either on the roster, street, or draft.

Punters

• Braden Mann, Eagles
• Riley Dixon, Buccaneers
• Bradley Pinion, Falcons

The punter market has been robust early, led by Jordan Stout and Ryan Wright. Mann should also get a good deal soon.