It’s been three months since the NFL’s 2026 free-agency period got underway, yet there are still quite a few notable veterans who remain unsigned.
This is particularly true at wide receiver, which is the deepest position when looking at the remaining free-agent pool.
A number of big-name wideouts have yet to find a team for the 2026 NFL season, and they can still help a team if given the opportunity.
Stefon Diggs, WR
2025 Team: New England Patriots
Stefon Diggs was released by the New England Patriots a week before free agency began, and there are some off-field concerns for the veteran wide receiver. He recently had an assault trial, but he was ultimately found not guilty.
On the field, Diggs is still playing at an extremely high level. Last season, he ranked fourth in the NFL in PFN’s WR Impact metric despite coming off a torn ACL. Diggs is still super talented, so a WR-needy team will surely give him a shot eventually.
Potential Landing Spots:Â Titans, Commanders, Ravens
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR
2025 Team: Washington Commanders
After six years with the San Francisco 49ers, Deebo Samuel Sr. was traded to the Washington Commanders in 2025. He wasn’t the bona fide WR1 he used to be, but he still improved his numbers compared to 2024, catching 72 passes for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns.
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Statistically, Samuel’s best days are behind him. A creative offense can still weaponize him as a versatile Swiss Army knife with his backfield capabilities, making him a potential low-risk, high-reward type of receiver.
Potential Landing Spots:Â Commanders, Chiefs, Ravens
Tyreek Hill, WR
2025 Team: Miami Dolphins
Having been released by the Miami Dolphins, Tyreek Hill is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his illustrious career. At 32 years old with declining numbers, coming off a season-ending injury, and having the risk of issues coming up off the field, he is a risky player to sign to a multi-year contract.
However, in the four games he played before getting hurt, Hill was on a 17-game pace for 1,127 receiving yards. He was a first-team All-Pro and came in second for Offensive Player of the Year voting in 2023. A contending team could look to lure him on a one-year deal to see if he can get them over the hump, and the Chiefs would make a ton of sense given his history there.
Potential Landing Spots:Â Chiefs, Commanders, Ravens
Keenan Allen, WR
2025 Team: Los Angeles Chargers
While Keenan Allen is entering his 14th season in the NFL, don’t fool yourself into thinking that he’s no longer an impact player. Even at this stage of his career, he was a significant contributor last season after reuniting with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Among all NFL wide receivers, Allen ranked 13th in targets (122), 11th in receptions (81), 30th in receiving yards (777), and played all 17 regular-season games. He was the 55th-best wide receiver in the league according to PFN’s NFL WR Impact metric with a grade of 73.6. The six-time Pro Bowler is still a very good, reliable WR who can help a team that wants to upgrade its passing attack.
Potential Landing Spots: Commanders, Chiefs, Chargers
Honorable Mentions
Here are some other notable wide receivers who are still unsigned:
- DeAndre Hopkins
- Curtis Samuel
- Noah Brown
- Josh Reynolds
- Khadarel Hodge
- Zay Jones
- Hunter Renfrow
- Sterling Shepard
- Deandre Carter
- Brandin Cooks
- Gabe Davis
