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2022 NFL Free Agents by Position | Offense
Who are the top potential offensive players set to be available when free agency begins in 2022? Let’s dive in.
Quarterbacks
The top QBs available in free agency in 2022 are extremely underwhelming.
1. Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
2. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Washington Commanders
3. Andy Dalton, Chicago Bears
4. Mike Glennon, New York Giants
5. Trevor Siemian, New Orleans Saints
6. Blaine Gabbert, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks
8. Josh Johnson, New York Jets
9. Joshua Dobbs, Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Nick Mullens, Cleveland Browns
11. Sean Mannion, Minnesota Vikings
12. Josh Rosen, Atlanta Falcons
Wide Receivers
The 2022 WR class of free agents has been extremely depleted leading into the franchise tag deadline. With some big names staying with their teams and rumors of others singing long-term extensions, are there any viable options left?
1. Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams
2. Julio Jones, Tennessee Titans
3. Emmanuel Sanders, Buffalo Bills
4. Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns
5. A.J. Green, Arizona Cardinals
6. Cole Beasley, Buffalo Bills
7. Allen Lazard, Green Bay Packers (RFA)
8. Will Fuller, Miami Dolphins
9. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Green Bay Packers
10. Sammy Watkins, Baltimore Ravens
11. John Ross, New York Giants
12. Albert Wilson, Miami Dolphins
13. Tre’Quan Smith, New Orleans Saints
14. Keelan Cole, New York Jets
Running Backs
How running backs will fare in free agency is always tough to judge. With the position carrying less and less value seemingly every offseason, can any of these free agents command a big contract?
1. Melvin Gordon, Denver Broncos
2. Sony Michel, Los Angeles Rams
3. Alex Collins, Seattle Seahawks
4. David Johnson, Houston Texans
5. Darrel Williams, Kansas City Chiefs
6. Ronald Jones, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7. Jerick McKinnon, Kansas City Chiefs
8. Latavius Murray, Baltimore Ravens
9. Devonta Freeman, Baltimore Ravens
10. Justin Jackson, Los Angeles Chargers
11. Marlon Mack, Indianapolis Colts
12. Duke Johnson, Miami Dolphins
Tight Ends
Three of the tight ends that were among the top five options set to hit the market have now been franchise tagged. That has impacted the depth of the position, but there is still some intriguing talent potentially available. With Tom Brady officially unretiring, could the top option remain in Tampa Bay for one more Super Bowl run?
1. Rob Gronkowski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2. Jared Cook, Los Angeles Chargers
3. Jordan Akins, Houston Texans
4. Kyle Rudolph, New York Giants
5. Anthony Firkser, Tennessee Titans
6. Blake Bell, Kansas City Chiefs
7. James O’Shaughnessy, Jacksonville Jaguars
8. Eric Ebron, Pittsburgh Steelers
9. Blake Jarwin, Dallas Cowboys
10. Jimmy Graham, Chicago Bears
Offensive Line
The top end of the offensive line group this year is loaded with talent. There could be some significant competition for Terron Armstead as the options at the position thin out.
1. Duane Brown, T, Seattle Seahawks
2. Jason Peters, T, Chicago Bears
3. Quinton Spain, G, Cincinnati Bengals
4. David Quessenberry, T, Tennessee Titans
5. Billy Price, C, New York Giants
6. Billy Turner, OT, Green Bay Packers
7. Cornelius Lucas, OT, Washington Commanders
8. Eric Fisher, OT, Indianapolis Colts
9. J.C. Tretter, C, Cleveland Browns
10. Nate Solder, OT, New York Giants
11. Michael Schofield, G, Los Angeles Chargers
12. Matt Skura, G, New York Giants
13. Nick Martin, C, Las Vegas Raiders
14. Brandon Parker, OT, Las Vegas Raiders
2022 NFL Free Agents by Position | Defense
Who are the best potential defensive players set to be available in the 2022 free agency period? Let’s look at the biggest names on the defensive side of the ball.
Interior Defensive Line
1. Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears
2. Calais Campbell, Baltimore Ravens
3. Quinton Jefferson, Las Vegas Raiders
4. Solomon Thomas, Las Vegas Raiders
5. Linval Joseph, Los Angeles Chargers
6. Sheldon Richardson, Cleveland Browns
7. Jarran Reed, Kansas City Chiefs
8. Malik Jackson, Cleveland Browns
9. Ndamukong Suh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
10. Shy Tuttle, New Orleans Saints
11. Derrick Nnadi, Kansas City Chiefs
12. Nicholas Williams, Detroit Lions
13. Eddie Goldman, Chicago Bears
14. William Gholston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15. Jonathan Hankins, Las Vegas Raiders
16. Danny Shelton, New York Giants
EDGE
The edge options available this offseason provided some mouth-watering options. However, the top option remaining now is Jadeveon Clowney by some distance. As this field has thinned out, we are not looking at role players as opposed to sure-fire starting edge rushers.
1. Jadeveon Clowney, Cleveland Browns
2. Justin Houston, Baltimore Ravens
3. Jerry Hughes, Buffalo Bills
4. Melvin Ingram, Kansas City Chiefs
5. Derek Barnett, Philadelphia Eagles
6. Morgan Fox, Carolina Panthers
7. Everson Griffen, Minnesota Vikings
8. Mario Addison, Buffalo Bills
9. Arden Key, San Francisco 49ers
10. Jason Pierre-Paul, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11. Malik Reed, Denver Broncos
12. Trey Flowers, Detroit Lions
13. Ryan Kerrigan, Philadelphia Eagles
14. Benson Mayowa, Seattle Seahawks
15. Kyler Fackrell, Los Angeles Chargers
16. Tyquan Lewis, Indianapolis Colts
17. Kemoko Turay, Indianapolis Colts
Linebackers
There are a number of intriguing free agent options set to be available at linebacker this offseason. Which of them are the most exciting as we look at what the 2022 offseason might bring.
1. Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks
2. Dont’a Hightower, New England Patriots
3. Kenny Young, Denver Broncos
4. Anthony Walker Jr., Cleveland Browns
5. Anthony Hitchens, Kansas City Chiefs
6. Reggie Ragland, New York Giants
7. Jermaine Carter, Carolina Panthers
8. Alec Ogletree, Chicago Bears
9. Jayon Brown, Tennessee Titans
10. Kwon Alexander, New Orleans Saints
11. Kyzir White, Los Angeles Chargers
12. Kyle Van Noy, New England Patriots
13. Jermaine Carter Jr., Carolina Panthers
14. Keanu Neal, Dallas Cowboys
15. Rashaan Evans, Tennessee Titans
16. Alexander Johnson, Denver Broncos
Defensive Backs
The defensive backs free-agent class is impressive on paper. Names like Stephon Gilmore and Darious Williams will likely sign some big deals in the offseason.
1. Tyrann Mathieu, S, Kansas City Chiefs
2. Stephon Gilmore, CB, Carolina Panthers
3. Steven Nelson, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
4. Bryce Callahan, CB, Denver Broncos
5. Jayron Kearse, S, Dallas Cowboys
6. Kareem Jackson, S, Denver Broncos
7. A.J. Bouye, CB, Carolina Panthers
8. Jaquiski Tartt, S, San Francisco 49ers
9. Kyle Fuller, Denver Broncos
10. Ronnie Harrison, Cleveland Browns
11. K’Waun Williams, San Francisco 49ers
12. Terrell Edmunds, Pittsburgh Steelers
13. P.J. Williams, New Orleans Saints
14. Patrick Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
15. Bobby McCain, Washington Commanders
