Yes, the Super Bowl is almost here, but 30 of the 32 teams have turned the page to 2026. Soon enough, the new league year will begin, and those who were playing on expiring contracts will become free agents.
The market this year is interesting to say the least, so with that in mind, we wanted to put together the best team possible with anyone who is set to become a free agent.
PFSN’s 2026 Best Free Agents
Quarterback: Daniel Jones
There was some consideration given here to Malik Willis, but ultimately, Daniel Jones has a little more of a track record in the NFL. He was on track to be one of the best stories in the NFL before tearing his Achilles.
Jones was fifth in the NFL in PFSN’s QB impact metric, and had the Indianapolis Colts at 7-1 at the midway point of the season.
It feels likely that Jones will be back with the Colts with head coach Shane Steichen, who gave him an opportunity to start and rejuvenate his career. Should Jones hit the open market, there may be some trepidation about his injury, but the Minnesota Vikings are another team that could get involved.
Running Back: Breece Hall
Breece Hall felt like a shoo-in to be traded at the NFL trade deadline midway through the season, but instead was kept through the deadline by the New York Jets.
Hall is a big-play threat out of the backfield with receiving ability that makes him a true three-down back.
In PFSN’s RB Impact score, Hall finished 14th, which was the highest of his career. Hall is only 24 years old, which should mean there is plenty of tread left on his tires.
Running back is a tough position to get a second contract, but we are just one year removed from Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Derrick Henry all getting lucrative deals on the free agent market.
Hall should do very well once he is free to sign wherever he chooses.
Wide Receiver: George Pickens, Alec Pierce
The receiver position is often where eyes go first when the offseason hits. There are a lot of players at the position, and usually a lot of movement.
George Pickens should be a shoo-in to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys. Then again, Micah Parsons should have been a shoo-in as well, and he is currently playing for the Green Bay Packers.
Pickens enjoyed a breakout season and formed a dynamic tandem with CeeDee Lamb. Per PFSN’s WR Impact, Pickens ranked third in all of football behind Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Pickens was incredible this season and will cost a pretty penny, whether it is in Dallas or elsewhere.
Alec Pierce enjoyed another strong season in a contract year. He became the first player since the Los Angeles Rams’ Flipper Anderson to lead the NFL in yards per reception in back-to-back seasons.
He’s also sure-handed, collecting just one drop in 84 targets. Pierce likely fits with a team looking to build around its young quarterback. Some potential suitors include the New England Patriots or the Carolina Panthers if he does not return to Indianapolis.
Tight End: Dallas Goedert, Kyle Pitts
There are two different flavors at the top of the free agent market. Dallas Goedert is an aging player who is likely to be viewed as a potential final piece for an offense looking to take a step toward the Super Bowl.
While the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense was dysfunctional, Goedert kept chugging, including owning a 137.3 passer rating when Jalen Hurts targeted him.
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Kyle Pitts is younger and potentially still an ascending player who finally started to reach his lofty draft status in 2025. He finished second in football behind Trey McBride for receptions and yards by a tight end. It would not be surprising if Pitts received a hefty second contract with a team betting on his future potential.
Offensive Tackles: Jermaine Eluemunor, Rasheed Walker
Offensive linemen get paid on the open market. Most teams don’t have five quality starters, let alone depth along that group. That’s why it’s rare to see a quality offensive tackle hit the open market, but this year’s group has a couple, including a guy who has started multiple seasons protecting Jordan Love’s blindside.
Walker makes this list because he is a left tackle and potentially the best one on the open market. He did not have his best season in a contract year, but has proven to be a capable starter over the last three seasons since injuries ruined David Bakhtiari’s potential Hall of Fame career.
Jermaine Eluemunor had a full season to stay at right tackle for the New York Giants in 2025. It paid off for him, as he finished with a career-high 79.1 in PFSN’s Offensive Line impact metric.
Both of these men will likely receive hefty paydays once the market opens.
Offensive Guards: Isaac Seumalo, John Simpson
On the interior of the offensive line, Isaac Seumalo is set to hit the market again after a successful three-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, following the beginning of his career and a Super Bowl win in Philadelphia.
Seumalo has a pedigree and is a mauler in the run game. He was not penalized in 827 snaps in 2025. Seumalo is older, but could be a plug-and-play starter for a team looking to shore up its interior offensive line.
John Simpson had one of the best abilities on the offensive line over two seasons: availability. Simpson did not miss a game over the two years he spent with the New York Jets.
He should get a nice contract on the open market to upgrade someone’s interior offensive line.
Offensive Center: Tyler Linderbaum
In terms of offensive line play, Tyler Linderbaum is the crown jewel of this free agent class. Last season, Drew Dalman got a 3-year $42 million contract from the Chicago Bears. Linderbaum is a better player than Dalman and will likely be paid accordingly.
He ranked third in PFSN’s OL Impact metric and will have plenty of suitors when free agency begins. If the Baltimore Ravens do not re-sign him, the New York Giants are a team to watch as former Ravens’ Head coach John Harbaugh is now in charge there.
Edge Rushers: Trey Hendrickson, Jaelan Phillips
Trey Hendrickson spent an entire offseason trying to get a contract from the Cincinnati Bengals, and now it appears that relationship is headed for a divorce. Hendrickson is one of the top pass rushers in football and will likely garner plenty of interest. The Chicago Bears are a team to watch here.
Jaelan Phillips was rejuvenated after a deadline deal that sent him to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Phillips finished with just 5 sacks, but had 73 pressures. He’s also a young player who is still ascending, which likely gets him a big contract from a team looking for a pass rusher.
Defensive Tackles: Tim Settle Jr, John Franklin-Myers
Of the positions in free agency, defensive tackle might be the weakest, but there are some quality players still to be had on the open market.
Tim Settle Jr. is a run defender who is more of a depth piece than a full-time starter. He did, however, play an important role in slowing down opposing run games to help unleash their ferocious pass rush.
John Franklin-Myers is the opposite type of player. He’s a rotational pass rusher. Franklin-Myers has racked up 14.5 sacks in his last two seasons with the Broncos.
He’s been up and down against the run over the years, but he’s able to pressure the quarterback. Those players get paid. Franklin-Myers will get paid.
Linebackers: Germaine Pratt, Quay Walker
Quay Walker is a four-year starter at linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, but they did not exercise the fifth-year option for first-round picks on him. That could have him ticketed for another destination in free agency.
Walker had 128 tackles, 8 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks in 2025. He’s a rangy, athletic linebacker who oozes potential, and some team will likely want to take a chance on him.
Germaine Pratt was a bit of a journeyman last season, but found his footing with the Colts, finishing seventh in the PFSN’s Linebacker Impact metric.
Cornerbacks: Jamel Dean, Riq Woolen
The Seattle Seahawks’ secondary is likely to get paid this offseason, which is usually what happens with players who play on a team in the Super Bowl. Riq Woolen has been up-and-down, and was the subject of trade rumors around the deadline, before Seattle decided to hold onto him.
Woolen is 6-foot-4, with a long wingspan that has helped him pile up 53 pass deflections during his time in Seattle.
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Jamel Dean was one of the key cogs to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Super Bowl run in 2020, but he looks like someone who could move on as the Bucs look to retool their defense.
Dean allowed a passer rating of just 46.9, and with a completion percentage allowed of only 45.5%. He is coming off his best season as a pro and likely will be paid at the top of the market for cornerbacks.
Safeties: Coby Bryant, Alohi Gilman
Coby Bryant is set to be the top free agent at the safety position, and he finished 2025 with a PFSN Safety impact score of 84.0. Bryant is also able to get his hands on the ball, intercepting seven passes in the last two seasons.
Alohi Gilman finished the season with 90 tackles and 9 pass breakups between stints with the Los Angeles Chargers and the Baltimore Ravens.
He’s not flashy, but he is dependable, and that’s something that will be valuable to a team looking to upgrade its safety room.
