2021 NFL Free Agency Rankings: The 100 best free agents, from JuJu Smith-Schuster to Aaron Jones and more

1 Agreed to phrases on four-year contract with Cowboys. 2 Giants positioned franchise tag. 3 Bucs positioned franchise tag. 4 Washington positioned franchise tag. 5 At 33, age is a priority. However he’s coming off one other spectacular season at left deal with. He would solidify any staff’s line and doubtless might play at a excessive stage for an additional good three years. 6 For the previous two seasons, he has been a productive edge rusher, and groups all the time crave these forms of gamers. Tampa Bay would love him again, however Chris Godwin is the possible precedence. 7 Bears positioned franchise tag. 8 Broncos positioned franchise tag. 9 He has been a rock at proper deal with for the Panthers , making him some of the underrated gamers on this class. The Panthers can be sensible to ensure he comes again, and so they might tag him. 10 There’s a probability the Lions might tag him, however the brand new regime did not draft him. That might result in his being available on the market. He battled accidents final season. 11 The Patriots put the franchise tag on him final 12 months, and will try this once more, though the worth goes up. He is an excellent participant who will command a pleasant deal if he hits the market. 12 He had a career-high 60 catches taking part in on the franchise tag final season. Henry performed in all however two video games, which is massive since accidents have been the factor that held him again. He additionally might get tagged. He’s solely 26. 13 He’s coming off an excellent season taking part in on the again finish for the Saints . With the Saints having cap points, it is exhausting to think about him coming again. Groups searching for an improve at security will certainly take a look at Williams. 14 Age is the one concern, however he stays a playmaker on the linebacker place. He’s lastly getting the long-term due he deserves and will assist a younger group of linebackers if he have been to go away. 15 This pass-catching tight finish ought to see a sturdy market as groups look so as to add weapons in the midst of the sector. He is additionally improved as a blocker, which can assist. 16 He is probably the greatest facilities within the league, an ideal match within the Inexperienced Bay offense. However he may have choices available on the market for groups trying to improve within the center. 17 The Rams possible will not have the ability to maintain him, which suggests an excellent, younger security will hit the market. Johnson is on the upward slope of his profession, which can assist his worth. 18 It is a younger edge rusher who performed effectively final season. The Bengals can be sensible to ensure to maintain him. Letting guys with an upward pattern go from the sting spot is not sensible. 19 He has pace that groups crave. He can do numerous issues with that pace, which is why he will likely be intriguing — even when his numbers have not been that nice. 20 After an harm compelled him to overlook his first season, he appeared like a star within the making early in his profession, however he hasn’t fairly lived as much as that lately. Even so, you may see the expertise and he’s greater than succesful as a canopy participant. 21 He’s a younger cross rusher who’s coming off his greatest season with 10 sacks and 61 pressures. He’s 25, so his greatest soccer is in entrance of him. That may make him engaging to groups, even when his title is not well-known by most. 22 Jones is a productive again who can run it and catch it, which is why the Packers ought to deliver him again. He’s the kind of participant who can create matchup points within the passing sport. 23 He’s coming off a torn ACL, which can drop his worth some. However he is an excellent edge rusher who additionally performs effectively towards the run. There may be worth in that. 24 He performed on the franchise tag final 12 months, however his play wasn’t pretty much as good because the 12 months earlier than. He’ll possible hit the market this time round, which suggests one other participant in a deep market at security. 25 He’s coming off a down 12 months that may damage his worth. He did not have a sack and ended the season on the IR. He is additionally 31, which is a priority. However you may nonetheless guess there will likely be pass-rush needy groups who will make a push to signal him. 26 He’s coming off a profession 12 months with 13.5 sacks after having 6.5 in his earlier three seasons. He simply turned 26 in December, so the goal age is ideal for a staff in want of pass-rush assist. However was it a one-year aberration? 27 After a gradual begin to his profession, Davis is coming off his greatest season on the proper time. He had 65 receptions with 5 landing catches final season and averaged 15.1 yards per catch. 28 He’s a dependable middle-of-the-field receiver. He does not have nice pace, however he’s powerful and is aware of the way to get open. His yards-per-catch common of underneath 10 final 12 months is regarding. 29 He is an effective linebacker, however he’s coming off an injury-plagued season. When he is on the sector, he excels in protection, which can make him engaging on this pass-happy league. 30 He’s coming off a down 12 months and age (32) is beginning to turn out to be a difficulty. At his greatest, he is an effective, strong left deal with who can assist a staff in want. He is not an important run blocker. 31 He had 12.5 sacks final season, however is that sufficient to warrant a giant deal after being a disappointment of kinds in his first three seasons? That pass-rush potential is engaging, however some scouts marvel after transferring from inside to the skin if he can do it once more. 32 Maye is coming off a powerful season for a nasty staff, and the Jets can be sensible to maintain him. He is additionally a captain and an excellent teammate, which can assist his worth. He is been a four-year starter and may play deep and down close to the field. 33 After a giant 2019 season, he had simply six sacks taking part in on the franchise tag in 2020. He’s nonetheless an excellent participant and may do numerous issues, however he will not be value a second tag for the Ravens . 34 He was a pleasant addition as a free agent final 12 months and had an excellent season at proper deal with, beginning all 16 video games. The Bills can be sensible to maintain him to assist preserve stability up entrance on their line. 35 He did not play effectively early final season, however after lacking 4 video games with a hamstring harm he did bounce again to play higher down the stretch. He is been a strong beginning nook of their scheme, however he is perhaps too costly for Seattle to deliver again, particularly with the emergence of D.J. Reed final season. 36 After retiring for a 12 months, he got here again and did some good issues late within the season for Tampa Bay, together with scoring two touchdowns within the Tremendous Bowl. He’ll possible keep in Tampa Bay along with his buddy, Tom Brady . 37 His stage of play has declined — particularly his tackling — and that is a priority. Age can also be an element since he turns 31 in July. However he can nonetheless present out within the massive moments and the massive video games along with his cowl abilities. 38 For groups searching for an excellent, inside run participant, Tomlinson can be an excellent match. He turns 27 subsequent week, so he’s the best age. 39 The Ravens have been his third staff in a 12 months after they acquired him from Minnesota final 12 months. He is a strong edge participant, however he performed simply 41 snaps in two playoff video games. That is regarding. He additionally is not an important run participant. 40 Fuller is a big-time deep menace who can run. The issue is he is not all the time on the sector — by no means taking part in an entire season — and he is acquired one sport left on a six-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing medication coverage. 41 He spent final season backing up Drew Brees , however you understand he needs to be a starter once more. There’s a probability that might occur with the Saints, though they’re cap-strapped. 42 He had a career-best 10.5 sacks for the Rams final season, and he is an excellent run participant. He flashed in a giant means towards Seattle by way of sacks, however was simply OK getting them towards different groups. The Rams would love him again, nevertheless it’s uncertain they’ll afford him. 43 He is not near being the participant his status would lead you to consider. He did not have a sack final season in eight video games for the Titans , a season lower brief by harm. He is an excellent run participant, however he is by no means been an important pass-rusher. 44 Rhodes had a strong season with the Colts after being let go by the Vikings . That may assist his worth after signing a one-year deal final season. 45 When Anthony Barr went down within the second week, Wilson stepped in and flashed playmaking potential. He is not as dependable as Barr within the run sport, however he did numerous spectacular issues in his first 12 months as a starter. 46 He continues to be a participant who does not dwell as much as the hype. He is coming off a down 12 months the place accidents restricted him to 10 video games within the common season and compelled him to overlook two playoff video games. His pace is what makes him engaging, even when his numbers do not. 47 He had a down season after a powerful 2019 marketing campaign, adopted by a horrible final sport towards Tampa Bay. However he is a younger nook at 25 who does have beginning expertise. Possibly new surroundings will likely be good for him. 48 He is been a sound participant in the midst of their line, particularly in cross safety. He does not wow you along with his run blocking, however he is an excellent beginning middle. 49 He is an excellent protection linebacker who is not nice within the run sport. He is not massive, so he can get engulfed at instances. Even so, he is been a strong starter and his pace is engaging. 50 The Cardinals saved him final 12 months with a transition tag, and they’d like to have him again once more, however on the proper worth. His yards per carry went down from 5.2 to 4.0 final season, which is a priority. 51 He’s a slot nook who has improved tremendously the previous two seasons. He’s 29 years previous, considerably older than the goal age without cost brokers, however he’ll get a good deal in a league starved for canopy gamers. 52 He turns 32 in November, so age is beginning to be a difficulty. He did common over 13 yards per catch final season, which was up, and that is an excellent signal. In a receiver-deep market, I can not picture in he lands a giant deal. 53 He’s 33 now, so his profession is winding down, and he is performed simply 13 video games the previous two seasons due to accidents. However for a staff searching for a strong participant at left deal with, Okung would make sense. 54 He’s coming off a pleasant season for the Falcons , after accidents restricted him the earlier two seasons. He is a giant hitter and an excellent run participant who can excel close to the road of scrimmage, but is succesful when taking part in again. 55 Accidents slowed him some final season, however he did run for over 600 yards and emerged as a pleasant pass-catching again. He averaged 4.8 yards per carry, however he runs violently, which might impression his future. 56 He had a powerful first marketing campaign for the Raiders final season, catching 48 passes with eight touchdowns. His 18.7 common per catch was essentially the most spectacular quantity of all of them. 57 He shared the Rams tight finish spot with Tyler Higbee , so getting away from that might be a pleasant factor for him. The Rams nearly definitely will not have the ability to maintain him. 58 He’s a nickel nook who can wrestle at instances in man protection. He can be perfect for a zone staff, however he did not play that effectively final season. 59 At 34, he is not the participant he was. However he can nonetheless assist a staff searching for a veteran cross catcher in the midst of the sector. 60 He’s a dependable participant within the center for any staff searching for middle assist. He got here again to start out 12 video games final 12 months after lacking all of 2019 with blood clots in his lungs. 61 He has 42 begins in his profession, together with six final season. He turns 27 in Might, so age is not a difficulty. He does not have nice man-cover abilities, however he’s succesful in a zone-heavy scheme. 62 He can play deal with or guard, the latter being the place he performed final season. Offensive lineman with a number of positions are useful. 63 He was a dependable middle for the Ravens for a couple of seasons, however then had hassle with the shotgun snaps final 12 months and was benched. For groups searching for a middle, he would make sense if he is previous these points. 64 He’s a comparatively younger deal with (26) with numerous beginning expertise, which can make him interesting. However he did not have an excellent season in 2020, although it was a contract 12 months. 65 He’s getting up within the years as he turns 33 in late March, however when wholesome he can nonetheless assist a staff — particularly one which performs the Seattle-San Francisco model of protection. He is had some harm points the previous three seasons which have restricted him some. He performed 5 video games final season. 66 He’s a pleasant run participant who has improved towards the cross. He is not a giant participant, which might be a priority, however he is a strong participant who was missed when he wasn’t there for 3 video games final season. 67 He got here again to soccer final season after his off-field points saved him out for 4 years. He had 5 sacks for the Cowboys final season and confirmed the burst was nonetheless there. 68 He has been a dependable slot nook for each the Atlanta Falcons and New York Jets. He turns 29 in October, so he has good soccer left in his physique. 69 He did not look nice within the Patriots offense final season, however a few of that needed to do with the staff round him. Early within the season, he was getting rave critiques, so there may be expertise nonetheless there. It is simply not MVP expertise anymore. 70 Hilton has been a productive a part of the Steelers protection, each as a canopy slot nook and a blitzer. Guys like him have worth in a league the place offenses are so unfold out. 71 When Dak Prescott acquired damage, Dalton did some good issues for the Cowboys. He is an effective participant to have on a roster as a result of he is usually a starter if want be. 72 Kerrigan turns 33 this summer season, so age is an element. However he was nonetheless capable of get 5 1/2 sacks as a rotational participant final season. He is usually a good assist for a staff in want of extra edge stress. 73 He is a strong starter who by no means actually flashed the big-time playmaking potential. He’s a succesful participant within the center, however is he far more than that? Most likely not. 74 He signed a one-year cope with Washington final 12 months and performed a few of his greatest soccer. At 27, he will likely be engaging to groups searching for nook assist. 75 Age is the rationale he’s down on this listing. He is nonetheless an excellent participant, even when he does not run like he used to in his greatest days. 76 Groups searching for a third-down again ought to give sturdy consideration to White. He can nonetheless make performs within the passing sport and be an excellent participant in a powerful passing assault. 77 He has had some moments in his profession — like towards the Payments within the playoffs — the place he has the look of being greater than only a dependable starter. The issue is that hasn’t all the time been the case. 78 For a staff searching for a strong nickel nook, Alexander would make sense. In his one season with the Bengals, he was inconsistent. However he does have expertise. 79 He has been restricted by accidents the previous two years, beginning simply seven video games final season. However groups searching for a powerful security will likely be on this 29-year-old with 50 begins on his resume. 80 He’s a push-the-pocket inside participant who might assist a staff searching for inside cross rush. He had 2 1/2 sacks on a one-year deal final season for Denver, however he missed 5 video games — some because of COVID-19 protocols — and one with a knee harm. 81 After a pleasant second season for the Steelers, he hasn’t had the identical sort of manufacturing. He has 21 begins over the previous two seasons, however the Steelers poor run blocking has damage his yardage numbers. He is not a home-run menace, however extra of a grinder as a runner. 82 He’s getting up within the years, however for a staff in want of an excellent inside participant, he is smart. He can nonetheless play a excessive stage — even when it is not what it was for him — and assist a staff’s down group. 83 Mills transformed from nook to security final 12 months and actually appeared to settle in down the stretch. The transition wasn’t clean early as a result of nook accidents saved him exterior, however I feel he is a strong security on this market. 84 This former first-round decide has been slowed by accidents lately and has began only one sport the previous two seasons. He did play in 12 final 12 months, and he’s solely 26, so there may be potential. 85 Groups searching for a veteran middle will check out Mack. The one main concern is his age since he is 35. However on a short-team deal, he would make sense for a staff like San Francisco. 86 He is been one of many higher down gamers in New England the previous few years. He is not going to wow you with splash performs, however he is a dependable inside participant. 87 He’s coming off his greatest season and confirmed some versatility with the ability to play inside and within the slot. He is an bettering participant. 88 At 26, he’s coming off his greatest season with 4 touchdowns on 36 catches. He averaged 16.2 yards per catch, which exhibits his big-play potential. 89 When the Saints landed Kwon Alexander in a commerce, Anzalone noticed his play time lower drastically final season however returned to the lineup when Alexander was damage. Accidents has slowed him some over time, however he’s a flexible younger linebacker who may also cowl. 90 He missed the ultimate seven video games final season with a shoulder harm, however the former undrafted free agent has developed right into a strong rotational participant. He turns 28 in August. 91 He has proven to be a dependable participant at security and in addition as a dime linebacker. He’s coming off a strong season for the Chargers , and he simply tuned 27. 92 They let him go for cap causes only one 12 months after signing him as a free agent. Wagner remains to be a succesful proper deal with, however he began simply 9 video games final 12 months and had points within the playoff loss to the Bucs. 93 Accidents have damage his profession thus far, however he’s a rangy security who remains to be younger and will assist a staff searching for a deep security. He’s coming off a season misplaced to a torn Achilles tendon. 94 The Falcons let him go for cap causes, however he’s nonetheless a dependable participant who has executed numerous issues of their scheme. He can play security or slot nook. 95 He’s coming off a powerful season as a reserve, which might result in a beginning job and respectable contract. He had 14 pressures, two sacks and three picks. 96 He signed with the Bucs and seemed to be a mannequin participant. That might assist his market, however age is a consideration. The chances are he goes again to Tampa Bay, particularly along with his baggage from the previous. 97 He had three picks final season and has developed right into a strong beginning nook. He simply turned 26 in January. 98 He had his greatest season with 49 catches and 667 yards in 2020, which got here on the proper time. He’s 26 years previous and will likely be engaging as a No. 3 receiver on this market. 99 If Playoff Lenny confirmed up each week, he’d be greater on this listing. He performed effectively within the postseason for Tampa Bay, however can he try this week in and week out? That is the massive query. 100 He was let go by the Texans partly for cap causes, however he has 62 begins the previous 4 seasons, together with 16 in every of the previous three seasons. There may be worth in a participant with that sort of beginning expertise.