First two days NFL Free agency did not disappoint, as several big names came off the board in one of the most exciting starts in recent memory. Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley to the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Burns traded to the New York Giants, Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney to the Green Bay Packers and Derrick Henry to the Baltimore Ravens.
After a period of legal debauchery, many Pete Briscoes Top 100 Free Agents There will be no contract. As the new league year approaches on Wednesday at 4 pm ET, which one will go down first?
With only two signings on the first day of free agency, Ridley is still the top receiver on the market. He had 76 catches for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns last season (13.4 yards per catch).
The Jaguars signed Gabriel Davis, but could bring back Ridley.
The best cornerback is Fuller, who is coming off a season that allowed six passing touchdowns and an 84.6 passer rating in coverage. Of course, Fuller played poor pass protection NFL Last season.
Fuller is a good cornerback, with a good pass rush. As evidenced by his 60.8 passer rating in coverage, the previous season (when Darron Payne and Montes Sweat were both on the Commanders' defensive line).
A two-time first-team All-Pro and eight-time Pro Bowl pick as a free agent at age 33, he has missed 37 of a possible 67 games over the past four seasons. When healthy, Smith is dominant. He has allowed just four sacks in those 37 games.
If Smith can stay on the field, he's a huge bargain.
Curl, one of the most underrated players in free agency, allowed three passing touchdowns in a scrappy Commanders defense last season. Like Fuller, the 88.7 passer rating in coverage is deceiving.
Curl hasn't thrown an interception since 2020, but has 80-plus tackles in each of his four seasons — including 115 last year.
Young is coming off a season in which he had 7.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits for the Commanders and 49ers. Although Young didn't make an impact with the 49ers when he was traded there, he didn't turn 25 until April.
If Young stays healthy from that knee injury, he's an intriguing signing. The 49ers may have moved on after signing Leonard Floyd.
The Bengals tackle will test free agency after Cincinnati moved to right tackle after signing Orlando Brown last offseason. Williams appeared out of position, allowing eight sacks and playing the position at a 4.2% pressure rate. Of course, Williams allowed 13 sacks the previous season at left tackle.
With the right training, Williams can dominate. Williams, 26, may need a change of scenery.
Even at 33 years old, Gilmore had 68 tackles, 13 passes and two interceptions for the Cowboys last season. He allowed just four passing touchdowns and a 60.3 passer rating when targeted.
It will be interesting to see where Gilmour lands, his age and if he can still play.
The veteran pass rusher finished second on the Ravens with 9.5 sacks, tying his career high. The Ravens are reportedly interested in bringing him back, but Clowney played at a discount last season, so the two sides need to bridge that gap.
The 30-year-old battled numerous injuries last season and only started eight games. He spent the past three seasons with the Patriots.
The 2019 first-round pick is available after spending his first three seasons with the Ravens and his last two in Arizona.
