2026 NFL Free Agency: Top 100 Players Available

Kenneth Walker III, Trey Hendrickson, Jauan Jennings and Malik Willis among the top free agents this offseason

Mar. 3, 2026 at 9:09pm

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NFL free agency officially opens on March 11, 2026, and the top 100 free agents have been ranked. The list includes impact players at various positions, including edge rushers, offensive linemen, wide receivers and quarterbacks. Some of the top names available include Trey Hendrickson, Tyler Linderbaum, Jaelan Phillips and Alec Pierce.

Why it matters

This free agency class features several high-impact players who could significantly improve the rosters of teams in need of upgrades at key positions. The decisions made during this free agency period could shape the competitive landscape of the NFL in the 2026 season and beyond.

The details

The rankings factor in age, positional value, expected future production, scheme versatility and buzz around the league. Some of the top players include edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, center Tyler Linderbaum, and wide receivers Alec Pierce and Jauan Jennings. Quarterbacks Malik Willis and Kirk Cousins are also among the notable free agents.

  • NFL free agency officially opens at 4 p.m. ET on March 11, 2026.
  • The negotiation window, when players can agree to terms, begins at noon ET on March 9, 2026.

The players

Trey Hendrickson

A relentless edge rusher who led the league in sacks and pressures in 2024.

Tyler Linderbaum

An elite center with a tone-setting mentality and exceptional pass blocking skills.

Jaelan Phillips

A long, versatile edge defender who can play both as a pass rusher and run stopper.

Alec Pierce

A vertical threat at wide receiver who averaged a league-best 21.3 yards per catch in 2025.

Malik Willis

A dual-threat quarterback with positive signs of development who is expected to be signed as a starter.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This free agency class is loaded with impact players who could significantly improve the rosters of teams in need of upgrades at key positions. The decisions made during this period will shape the competitive landscape of the NFL in the 2026 season and beyond.