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Best free agents still available: Tyreek Hill, Joey Bosa highlight top options after preseason
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A purge has hit NFL rosters, leaving them noticeably more manicured ahead of the start of the regular season. For 10 of the league's highest-profile talents, cut day leaves them in purgatory, unsure of where their next NFL stop could be.
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That's not necessarily a bad thing. Free agency also gives players autonomy to decide what they want from their next destination.
There are a host of NFL luminaries searching for greener pastures following the latest cull to rosters, including former Pro Bowlers and All-Pros.
Here's a look at the biggest names still available as NFL free agents.
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Tyreek Hill, WR
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Age:32
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2025 stats:4 games, 21 catches, 265 yards, 1 TD
Hill's powers have waned in recent years, with a gruesome injury that resulted in a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments limiting him to just four games last year. The 32-year-old has expressed a desire to get back on the field this offseason, although he recently acknowledged he has "no power" in his left leg.
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Hill is likely to garner some interest when he deems himself good to go. It's unclear when that might be, though.
Taylor Decker, OT
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Age:32
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2025 stats:14 games, 2 sacks allowed, 33 pressures allowed
Decker endured a challenging 2025, seeing his pass block rate dwindle precipitously as the Lions missed out on the postseason for the first time since 2022. He asked for his release after he and Detroit couldn't reach an agreement on a restructured deal. Despite his toils last year, Decker remains an intimidating presence at a premium position. His place on the age curve is far from ideal. But if he can turn back the clock in any way, Decker could provide real quality on the offensive line.
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Bobby Wagner, LB
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Age:36
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2025 stats:17 games, 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 2 interceptions
Wagner has made no suggestion that he plans on hanging up his cleats any time soon. His 2026 numbers indicate he still has plenty in the tank, even if he did miss out on All-Pro selection for the first time since 2025.
Having averaged 9.5 tackles per game last year, the sixth-best mark in the league, the former Seahawks and Commanders linebacker remains an accomplished run stopper. His performance in coverage leaves something to be desired. But with all Wagner has to offer in terms of experience and early-down proficiency, he remains an alluring option for a prospective contender.
Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa
Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa (97) on the field against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Joey Bosa, EDGE
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Age:31
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2025 stats:15 games, 5.0 sacks, 16 QB hits, 5 forced fumbles
Joey Bosa's body held up enough for him to start 15 games last year — his best tally since the 2021 season. That still hasn't been enough to entice teams; Bosa managed five sacks on the year, a paltry mark for a player expected to anchor the Bills' pass rush. His ball-hawking ways should attract some suitors, although buyers should be wary of his ability to impact play on every possession.
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Marshon Lattimore, CB
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Age:30
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2025 stats:9 games, 1 interception, 7 pass deflections
The Commanders cut Marshon Lattimore loose in the spring, ending a sordid two-year spell with the franchise for the 30-year-old, who suffered a torn ACL in 2025. The four-time Pro Bowler looks well past his swashbuckling best at this point in his career. He might have to wait a while to see his number called again.
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Jonah Williams, OT
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Age:28
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2025 stats: 9 games, four sacks allowed, 22 pressures allowed
Durability concerns and lower-body limitations place a clear floor on Jonah Williams' ability to produce at the NFL level. He was a below-league-average blocker before falling victim to injury in 2025. At 28, there is still time for the former first-rounder to turn things around. There's not much, though; Williams appears unlikely to latch onto a roster as an immediate starter.
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Trevon Diggs, CB
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Age: 27
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2025 stats:9 games, 0 interceptions, 0 pass deflections
The Seahawks cut Trevon Diggs despite him tallying an interception in his lone preseason appearance. At 27, Diggs should be in his prime. But injuries have limited him to just 20 games in the past three years. With 20 interceptions in 63 starts, Diggs is undoubtedly a ball-hawk. But that dynamism hasn't been able to flourish amid a slew of season-ending ailments.
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Cam Robinson, OT
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Age: 30
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2025 stats: 16 games, 8 sacks allowed, 40 pressures allowed
A former second-round pick out of Alabama, Cam Robinson has played on four teams in the past two years. He endured a horror campaign with the Texans and Browns in 2025, conceding eight sacks and 14 penalties. The 30-year-old has the size and swiftness of feet to impede pass rushers' ability to get to the quarterback. But his lack of discipline appears to have made him something of a pariah to franchises.
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Harrison Smith, S
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Age:37
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2025 stats:15 games, 54 tackles, 2 interceptions, 10 pass deflections
At 37, Harrison Smith is firmly in the twilight of his career. He showed enough dynamism in his old legs to amass 12 starts last year. But after seeing his Vikings career come to a close after 14 seasons with the franchise, it's hard to see where he could land next. Perhaps a contender could look to bring him on as a backup and veteran presence.
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Mekhi Becton, OG
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Age:27
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2025 stats:15 games, 3 sacks allowed, 37 pressures allowed
Mekhi Becton was graded as one of the worst offensive guards in the league last season, according to Pro Football Focus. His toils resulted in the Chargers cutting him loose after one season, leaving him without a roster spot at the tender age of 27.
A former first-rounder, Becton has plenty of warts in his game. Still, his size and physique could lead someone to take a chance on him.
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