The unofficial start to NFL free agency started fast and furious.
Several big-name players agreed to terms with teams. Wide receiver Chris Godwin decided to stay put in Tampa Bay and cornerback D.J. Reed is taking his talents to the Motor City. Meanwhile, Sam Darnold is headed to the Pacific Northwest and Justin Fields is going to the Big Apple.
All free agents are allowed to officially sign with teams at 4 p.m. ET on March 12, the official start of the new league year. There’s been a flurry of activity, but there are still several impact players remaining in free agency.
Here are USA TODAY Sports’ top 24 free agents available:
1. Stefon Diggs, wide receiver (2024 team: Texans)
Diggs suffered a torn ACL during his first season in Houston and seems more suited as a No. 2 receiver at this stage of his career. Still, he racked up 47 catches, 496 receiving yards and three touchdowns in eight games, and should be a high-quality secondary receiver as he prepares for his age-32 season.
2. Amari Cooper, wide receiver (2024 team: Bills)
Cooper joined the Bills via trade in October but never connected with Josh Allen. He had 20 catches, 297 receiving yards and two touchdowns in eight regular season games and caught just six passes for 41 yards in the postseason. Cooper turns 31 in June but is still a sharp route runner.
3. Justin Reid, safety (2024 team: Chiefs)
Reid is an anchor in the defensive backfield for the Chiefs. He led the team in tackles in 2023. He’s a reliable safety and a sure tackler. He’s tallied over 80 tackles in all three seasons in Kansas City.
4. Aaron Rodgers, quarterback (2024 team: Jets)
Rodgers’ tenure in New York will ultimately go down as a failure. He suffered a season-ending Achilles tear just four plays into his Jets debut in 2023 and led the team to a 5-12 record in what was a tumultuous 2024 season. There is some silver lining, though. Rodgers performed better during the latter portion of the year. He had a 91-or-above passer rating in four of his final five contests.
5. Cam Robinson, tackle (2024 team: Vikings)
The Vikings traded for Robinson to help stabilize their left tackle position after Christian Darrisaw went down. Robinson filled in nicely in Minnesota. He started in 10 games for the Vikings. At 29 years old, he still has plenty of productive years left.
6. DeAndre Hopkins, wide receiver (2024 team: Chiefs)
Hopkins turned into Kansas City’s top wide receiver in 10 regular-season games. If Hopkins wasn’t 32 years old, he’d be much higher on this list. He’s not the prolific receiver he once was but is still a productive X receiver with sure hands.
7. Keenan Allen, wide receiver (2024 team: Bears)
Allen will be 33 years old at the start of next season. He saw his numbers decline during his first year in Chicago. Is the dip in production a sign of things to come, or was it a byproduct of Caleb Williams’ up-and-down rookie season with the Bears? It’s probably both, but Allen remains a savvy route runner.
8. Joey Bosa, edge (2024 team: Chargers)
Bosa is still a productive edge rusher when on the field. He was limited to 18 total starts the past three years due to various injuries. His $36.4 million cap hit in 2025 made him unattainable for the Chargers. He’s tallied 72 career sacks in nine seasons.
9. Jonathan Allen, defensive tackle (2024 team: Commanders)
The Commanders released the two-time Pro Bowler after eight seasons in the nation’s capital. Allen missed action due to a torn left pectoral injury last season but was able to return to the field and help the Commanders reach the NFC championship game. Allen’s been durable prior to this past year. He’s only had two seasons in which he’s played less than 15 games. He’s compiled 401 tackles, 42 sacks and 60 tackles for loss in 109 career regular-season games.
10. Russell Wilson, quarterback (2024 team: Steelers)
Wilson helped the Steelers get into the playoffs, but the team’s passing offense never really got going. He averaged 225 passing yards per game for a Steelers club that had the 23rd ranked offense in the league. He still throws a pretty deep ball but has a propensity to turn down intermediate passes. The 36-year-old QB can still be a capable starter in the right situation.
11. Javon Hargrave, defensive tackle (2024 team: 49ers)
Hargrave was a coveted free agent just a couple years ago. The interior defensive lineman never lived up to his massive contract in San Francisco, but he did earn a Pro Bowl invite in 2023. His 2024 season was cut short due to torn triceps.
12. J.K. Dobbins, running back (2024 team: Chargers)
Dobbins rushed for a lifetime-best 905 yards in his first year with the Chargers. He has a career average of over five yards a carry. But injuries have followed Dobbins throughout his NFL tenure.
13. Evan Engram, tight end (2024 team: Jaguars)
A pass-catching tight end, Engram caught 114 balls in 2023. A torn labrum limited him to just nine games last season.
14. Justin Simmons, safety (2024 team: Falcons)
Simmons was regarded as one of the top safeties in the NFL a few seasons ago. He formed a nice combo with Jessie Bates in Atlanta. He’s still a starting safety but not the perennial All-Pro that he was during his days in Denver.
15. Will Fries, guard (2024 team: Colts)
Fries broke his tibia in Week 5. He was limited to just 268 total snaps last year. He started all 17 regular-season games for the Colts in 2023.
16. Julian Blackmon, safety (2024 team: Colts)
Blackmon started 62 career games in Indy. He’s registered at least three interceptions and 86 tackles the past two seasons.
17. Teven Jenkins, guard (2024 team: Bears)
The Bears were comfortable letting Jenkins walk after they revamped their interior O-line. Jenkins was responsible for four sacks and 17 pressures in 738 snaps.
18. Kristian Fulton, cornerback (2024 team: Chargers)
Fulton had a rebound year in Los Angeles. He allowed a 62.5% completion percentage as the Chargers’ starting outside corner.
19. Dante Fowler, edge (2024 team: Commanders)
Fowler is coming off one of his best seasons as a situational pass rusher. He led the Commanders with 10.5 sacks. The former top-5 pick will be 31-years old at the start of next season. He might be best as a situational pass rusher at this stage of his career.
20. Azeez Ojulari, edge (2024 team: Giants)
Ojulari flashed during his rookie season when he tallied a career-best eight sacks. His rookie year is still his best statistical season. The potential is there but needs to show development as an edge rusher.
21. Asante Samuel Jr., cornerback (2024 team: Chargers)
Samuel started the season as the Chargers’ starting corner. He ended the year in unheralded fashion on injured reserve after 11 games. He has solid coverage skills but not a sure tackler.
22. Mekhi Becton, guard (2024 team: Eagles)
Becton revitalized his career with the Eagles. He allowed three sacks and 25 pressures at right guard. After a rocky start to his career at tackle with the Jets, the former first-round pick seems to have found a home at guard.
23. Kyzir White, linebacker (2024 team: Cardinals)
White produced 137 tackles in 17 starts in Arizona last year. He’s an athletic linebacker who’s had four straight seasons with at least 90 tackles.
24. Demarcus Lawrence, edge (2024 team: Cowboys)
A foot injury cut Lawrence’s 2024 season to just four games. He was the Cowboys’ second-best pass rusher when healthy. He’ll be 33 years old at the start of next season.