Best fits for the NFL's top remaining free agents
There are still some quality players on the open market as the major action in free agency grinds to a halt. Let's play matchmaker with 11 of the NFL's top remaining free agents.
Jauan Jennings ➡️ Chargers
The Chargers have been rather quiet this offseason, with the only $30-million-plus deal they've dished out going to center Tyler Biadasz. When it comes to offensive playmakers, they could get Justin Herbert more help. Jennings is still on the market, which is surprising, considering his recent production. He put up a career-best 945 yards in 2024, led all 49ers wideouts in receiving yards last season, and has 15 touchdowns over the last two years.
The 28-year-old may have priced himself out of the market to begin the offseason, but Los Angeles has the third-most cap space and can afford to make a late splurge. All nine of Jennings' touchdowns and 88% of his receiving yards in 2025 came on throws traveling fewer than 20 air yards, making him a potential security blanket for Herbert. With Quentin Johnston being more of a deep threat, Ladd McConkey being smaller in stature, and the offensive line struggling at times, Jennings' physicality in more shallow areas of the field could fit the Chargers' offense perfectly.
Joey Bosa ➡️ 49ers
Bosa isn't the same player he was a few years ago, but he proved last season that he can still be a consistent presence rushing off the edge. The 30-year-old posted 43 pressures, five sacks, and a league-leading five forced fumbles for the Bills in 15 games, the most he's suited up for since the 2021 campaign.
Of course, there's the appeal of him playing alongside his brother, Nick, but the 49ers are also in desperate need of pass-rush help. They ranked 31st in pressure rate last year and haven't done anything to address the position this offseason. Getting Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams back healthy will provide a boost, but San Francisco lost Bryce Huff to retirement. The team needs a deeper rotation of edge rushers if it wants to compete for a Super Bowl. And while GM John Lynch said Sunday that Bosa is too expensive, it's possible the veteran's asking price will come down the longer he stays unsigned.
Kirk Cousins ➡️ Raiders
Cousins is the most intriguing quarterback left in free agency. The Falcons went 5-3 in his eight starts last season, and he threw for 1,721 passing yards and 10 touchdowns in total. Although the 37-year-old was solid down the stretch, he appears to have little to no market right now.
Well, the team picking No. 1 overall in this year's draft is a great fit. Las Vegas is expected to select Fernando Mendoza, who would join Aidan O'Connell as the only signal-callers on the roster. Raiders GM John Spytek told reporters in late February that he's not in favor of starting a rookie quarterback right away. If they don't plan on throwing Mendoza out there Week 1, why not have Cousins mentor the Heisman Trophy winner? The opportunity to start is likely a significant factor in Cousins' decision on where to sign, and the arrangement would give Mendoza the chance to learn from a veteran with 174 career games.
Cameron Jordan ➡️ Eagles
The Eagles will add a starting-caliber edge rusher at some point; it's just a matter of when. It's clear how much GM Howie Roseman values the position, and losing Jaelan Phillips in free agency makes it arguably the biggest hole on the roster. Philly signed Arnold Ebiketie during the first week of free agency, plus Brandon Graham could return. They also recently signed Joe Tryon-Shoyinka - but he's not a lock to make the roster - meaning the club still needs more bodies on the defensive line.
Jordan is searching for a new team for the first time in his career following a 15-year run with the Saints. Despite being at the tail end of his career, he totaled 10.5 sacks and 30 pressures in 17 games last season. He'll likely want to go to a contender that has a need at the position, and the Eagles fit that mold.
Stefon Diggs ➡️ Ravens
The Patriots released Diggs in early March after he led the team with 1,013 receiving yards in 2025. The move saved New England just under $17 million in cap space. GM Eliot Wolf said that the team hasn't ruled out bringing him back on a cheaper deal, but it seems unlikely, considering it gave Romeo Doubs a four-year, $68-million contract.
The Ravens adding Diggs makes a ton of sense. For starters, GM Eric DeCosta has targeted veteran receivers in the past, including DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr., and DeSean Jackson. Diggs has more in the tank than those former contributors did, and he would be a solid second option across from Zay Flowers. With Rashod Bateman taking a step back last season and Lamar Jackson needing another reliable target, Baltimore should add another pass-catcher before the season starts.
Taylor Decker ➡️ Steelers
Decker is still on the open market after requesting his release from the Lions in early March. The two sides couldn't agree on compensation for the upcoming season, so the former first-round pick is seeking a new home for the first time in his career.
The 32-year-old is coming off a solid season in which he allowed just two sacks and 28 pressures in 551 pass-blocking snaps. He's still a starting-caliber left tackle, and the Steelers should be in the market for one. Broderick Jones underwent fusion surgery to repair a season-ending neck injury, leaving his status for 2026 unclear. Dylan Cook did fine replacing Jones last season, but he's only made five career starts, all of which came in 2025. Adding Decker to the fold would answer the team's question at left tackle.
Marshon Lattimore ➡️ Bills
The Bills have made a couple of big moves this offseason, acquiring DJ Moore from the Bears for a second-round pick and giving edge rusher Bradley Chubb a three-year, $43-million deal. Buffalo also signed defensive backs Dee Alford and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, but they're both slot guys, and it could use another body on the outside.
Lattimore has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, playing just 11 games for the Commanders after they acquired him in November 2024. He hasn't looked like the shutdown corner he once was with the Saints, but the 29-year-old might still have some good football left in him. New Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, a former NFL defensive back, could be the guy who gets the best out of Lattimore late in his career.
Tyreek Hill ➡️ Chiefs
The Chiefs hold the No. 9 pick in this year's draft, which they could use on a playmaker for Andy Reid's offense. However, they lost Hollywood Brown, who recorded the most receiving yards among Kansas City wideouts last season. Meanwhile, former first-round pick Xavier Worthy hasn't been the consistent deep threat that the franchise envisioned when it selected him in 2024. Even if the Chiefs select a wide receiver at the top of the draft in April, they could use an established veteran on the roster.
Hill underwent surgery to repair a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments after suffering a gruesome injury in late September. It's unclear when he'll be ready to return to the field, but his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said he will play in 2026. Hill earned three first-team All-Pro nods during his six-year tenure with Kansas City, so we've seen this pairing thrive in the past. Patrick Mahomes and the offense have struggled to hit deep shots in recent years, as he ranks 34th among 39 qualifying signal-callers in completion percentage on throws of 20-plus air yards since 2023. If Hill can still stretch the field after recovering from his injury, a reunion could benefit both sides.
Deebo Samuel ➡️ Panthers
Carolina has been active in free agency, giving Jaelan Phillips and Devin Lloyd massive contracts to help shore up its defense. It also signed Rasheed Walker, who could ultimately be a starting tackle in Week 1, at a great price. Despite those moves, the club still need more weapons for Bryce Young.
The Xavier Legette experiment may be on its last leg, as the 2024 first-round pick hasn't delivered the production that the Panthers hoped for. Samuel would bring a catch-and-run dimension to the Carolina's offense, complementing Tetairoa McMillan's deep-threat ability in the process. The 30-year-old is coming off a bounce-back season with the Commanders in which he recorded 727 yards on 72 catches and his 53.5% receiving success rate was much higher than his 2024 mark of 40.7%. The former All-Pro wideout would add a nice wrinkle to the Panthers' offense.
David Njoku ➡️ Broncos
After a quiet start to their offseason, the Broncos made a huge splash by acquiring wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins for first- and third-round picks. Waddle provides a vertical threat that should perfectly complement Courtland Sutton on the outside, but Denver could still look to upgrade the tight end position.
Evan Engram played well enough for the Broncos last year, and he's expected to return in 2026, but Njoku's presence would give them a legit red-zone target. Engram scored only one red-zone touchdown in 16 games last season, whereas Njoku had four in 12 games with the Browns. Joining Denver would also give the 29-year-old a chance to win a Super Bowl, an opportunity he never had during his nine years in Cleveland.
Aaron Rodgers ➡️ Steelers
The Steelers are in a similar situation to the one they were last year: patiently waiting to hear whether Rodgers will continue playing football. Pittsburgh hasn't done anything to upgrade the quarterback position this offseason, as Mason Rudolph and Will Howard are the only signal-callers currently on the roster.
The Steelers went 10-6 and reached the playoffs with Rodgers under center last year. However, he ranked 28th in success rate among 30 qualifying quarterbacks, and his best football is definitely behind him. With the 42-year-old being unlikely to play just anywhere and Pittsburgh having no Plan B at the moment, Rodgers returning to the Steelers for his 22nd season feels inevitable.