Editor's note: This story will be updated when players agree to terms on new deals. With Super Bowl LVIII in the books after the Kansas City Chiefs dispatched the San Francisco 49ers in Las Vegas, the offseason has officially arrived. The attention now turns to a 2024 free-agent class that features a Pro Bowl quarterback and a strong cast of defensive standouts near the top. Here's our ranking of the top 50 free agents who could be available when the new league year begins on March 13.
Houston, Arizona, Jacksonville 5. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Bears Johnson enjoyed a breakout 2023, coming up with four interceptions after totaling just one in his first three seasons. Chicago ranks in the top 10 in available cap space, so the Bears should be able to keep him as a key part of Eric Washington's new defense. He earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors, and is arguably the top corner available in this class.
Tampa Bay, Indianapolis, Rams9. Tee Higgins, WR, Bengals When Higgins' quarterback wasn't Jake Browning, the receiver was about as solid as guys get on their rookie contract. He put up roughly 1,000 yards in all of his first three seasons. He posted six or more touchdowns. And he hasn't lost a fumble since 2021. QB Joe Burrow's injury hurt. Higgins' own injuries also kept him out of five games. So he underwhelmed in 2023.
New England 13. Baker Mayfield, QB, Buccaneers The Oklahoma product reestablished himself as a starter in the NFL, leading Tampa Bay to the playoffs and finishing with career highs in passing yards and touchdowns . Mayfield was rewarded by earning an invitation to the Pro Bowl. Mayfield, 28, lost continuity in the offense with offensive coordinator Dave Canales taking the Carolina Panthers coaching job. But the Bucs brought in a familiar face for Mayfield, hiring Liam Coen to replace Canales.
Baltimore, Seattle, New England 17. Leonard Williams, IDL, Seahawks Since getting 11.5 sacks in 2020, he's totaled 14.5 over the last three years between the Giants and Seahawks, but he's still a prolific run-stopper and in line for perhaps his last big contract, and durable enough that he played 18 games in 2023. Seattle would be smart to keep him but has limited cap flexibility. WIth that being said, a defensive-minded new coach like Mike Macdonald is unlikely to let him get away.
Giants, Chicago, New England 21. Kendall Fuller, CB, Commanders It's rare for a cornerback to shine on an all-around bad defense, but that's what Fuller did. He is still young and should have at least a few more productive seasons. And given how many teams need a steady cornerback to add to their group, he should have a lot of suitors.
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