NFL free agents 2024: Best players still available at each position, including Ryan Tannehill & Mike Williams

NFL free agency has had a fast and furious start in the 2024 offseason. Teams have wasted no time in the new league year, signing, trading, and releasing players to reform their rosters.

Although the first few waves of moves have been made with much of the best veteran talent no longer on the open market, there is still some valuable personnel help out there ahead of the April draft.

Here’s an updated look at who’s left unsigned after the early free-agent signing period:

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NFL free agents 2024: The best players still available at each positionQuarterbacksRyan Tannehill, TitansJosh Dobbs, VikingsCarson Wentz, RamsTrevor Siemian, JetsBlaine Gabbert, ChiefsBrian Hoyer, RaidersTannehill might be the last viable veteran bridge option. The rest are more seasoned backups.

Running backsJK Dobbins, RavensEzekiel Elliott, PatriotsD’Onta Foreman, BearsAlexander Mattison, RavensClyde Edwards-Helaire, ChiefsJerick McKinnon, ChiefsRashaad Penny, EaglesCam Akers, VikingsLatavius Murray, BillsMatt Breida, GiantsBoston Scott, EaglesDamien Harris, BillsKareem Hunt, BrownsJoshua Kelley, ChargersCordarrelle Patterson, FalconsElliott and Foreman have the most appeal as savvy power backs. Most of the rest are change-of-pace options or depth chart fliers.

Wide receiversMike Williams, ChargersTyler Boyd, BengalsDJ Chark, PanthersOdell Beckham Jr., RavensMichael Thomas, SaintsK.J. Osborn, VikingsJosh Reynolds, LionsMarquez Valdes-Scantling, ChiefsMichael Gallup, CowboysHunter Renfrow, RaidersAllen Robinson, SteelersIsaiah Hodgins, GiantsRandall Cobb, JetsParris Campbell, GiantsMecole Hardman, ChiefsLaviska Shenault, PanthersRichie James, ChiefsDeonte Harty, BillsWilliams shouldn’t last long after his release. Boyd leads the leftover slot charge. Beckham is looking for another chance after flashing in Baltimore. Thomas will hope to revive his career out of New Orleans.

Tight endsRobert Tonyan, BearsLogan Thomas, CommandersC.J. Uzomah, JetsRoss Dwelley, 49ersThere’s not much here except limited recycled receivers and backup blockers.

Offensive tacklesTrent Brown, PatriotsDavid Bakhtiari, PackersMekhi Becton, JetsDonovan Smith, ChiefsCharles Leno Jr., CommandersYosh Nijman, PackersBrandon Parker, RaidersAndre Dillard, TitansChuma Edoga, CowboysTyron Smith and Bakhtiari still have something worthwhile left here for the left side with their Pro Bowl pedigrees. Brown is a versatile option. Becton still has the potential to be a reliable starter.

Guards/centersKevin Zeitler, RavensConnor Williams, DolphinsDalton Risner, VikingsCody Whitehair, BearsAndrus Peat, SaintsLaken Tomlinson, JetsBrian Allen, RamsHalapoulivaati Vaitai, LionsMason Cole, SteelersTyler Shatley, JaguarsMark Glowinski, GiantsLucas Patrick, BearsMatt Feiler, BuccaneersZeitler has been solid for 75 percent of the AFC North. Williams can start well as an inside snapper. The rest are mostly fading backups for rotational depth.

Edge rushersChase Young, 49ersJadeveon Clowney, RavensMike Danna, ChiefsDerek Barnett, TexansRomeo Okwara, LionsYannick Ngakoue, BearsCharles Harris, LionsCarl Lawson, JetsRandy Gregory, 49ersEmmanuel Ogbah, DolphinsYoung and Clowney still have plenty of appeal as situational pass rushers and have been getting plenty of interest. There’s not much to see with the rest.

Defensive tacklesCalais Campbell, FalconsAustin Johnson, ChargersTaven Bryan, ColtsTeams in need of this position have snatched up the better tackles.

LinebackersTyus Bowser, RavensIsaiah Simmons, GiantsCody Barton, CommandersDenzel Perryman, TexansLeighton Vander Esch, CowboysWith Tyrel Dodson and Devin White finding new homes, none of the rest are guaranteed to sign anywhere.

CornerbacksSteven Nelson, TexansStephon Gilmore, CowboysXavien Howard, DolphinsJ.C. Jackson, PatriotsAdoree’ Jackson, GiantsTre’Davious White, BillsPatrick Peterson, SteelersAvonte Maddox, EaglesC.J. Henderson, PanthersRock Ya-Sin, RavensLevi Wallace, SteelersThe names are bigger than the remaining games here, but there are a few plug-and-play veteran outside starters who will be picked up later.

SafetiesJustin Simmons, BroncosJamal Adams, SeahawksJulian Blackmon, ColtsEddie Jackson, BearsMarcus Maye, SaintsQuandre Diggs, SeahawksJayron Kearse, CowboysAdrian Amos, TexansMike Edwards, ChiefsKeanu Neal, SteelersNick Scott, BengalsTashaun Gipson, 49ersMicah Hyde, BillsSimmons leads a group of once solid all-around options who can now provide only limited playmaking returns.