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18. Tyron Smith, OT, Cowboys
Who wouldn't want Tyron Smith? The real question is: Who can afford him? Based on how he played in 2023, he could be even higher on this list. He's a very talented left tackle, even if he's getting a little older at 33 and remains a regular injury risk. I suspect there will be a long list of suitors for Smith, from the Cowboys to the Jets to the Chiefs. But no one is likely to offer him more money than …
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOT: Washington
35. Steven Nelson, CB, Texans
Nelson knows how to make a contract year work for him — he has 13 career interceptions in nine seasons, but four each in 2023 and 2018, when he set himself up with two years and $17 million from the Steelers. He's durable and has made it work in multiple defensive systems, so he could be back in Houston or on to his fourth team in five seasons.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Houston, Arizona, Dallas
38. Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys
After a Pro Bowl season in 2022, Pollard took a step back — 2 fewer rushing yards on 59 more carries in 2023. Set a career-high with 55 catches but also a career-low at 5.7 yards per catch. Could he reunite with Kellen Moore in Philadelphia if the Eagles turn to yet another primary back?
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay
40. Stephon Gilmore, CB, Cowboys
The 33-year-old veteran cover corner helped Dallas finish with 17 interceptions in 2023. Gilmore played in all 17 games, totaling 67 combined tackles, two interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a forced fumble. It's fair to wonder how much good football Gilmore has left in the tank at his age, but in the right role, he could be an asset to a team looking for experience in the back end defensively.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOT: Dallas, Washington, New England
41. Jonah Williams, OT, Bengals
He might not even be above average, but with 49 starts in the last three years and experience at left and right tackle, Williams will remind people that even average NFL tackles get paid well — likely $15-16 million a year. He requested a trade last year, so don't expect him back with Cincinnati.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Dallas, Green Bay, Houston
50. Xavier McKinney, S, Giants
One of two NFL players to play every defensive snap this season, he had a career-best 116 tackles, picked off three passes and forced two fumbles. He's a sure tackler who's solid in coverage, and he's among the youngest players among this year's unrestricted free agents.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Giants, Chicago, Dallas
2024 NFL free-agent top-50 rankings: Chris Jones, Kirk Cousins lead the way
18. Tyron Smith, OT, Cowboys
Who wouldn't want Tyron Smith? The real question is: Who can afford him? Based on how he played in 2023, he could be even higher on this list. He's a very talented left tackle, even if he's getting a little older at 33 and remains a regular injury risk. I suspect there will be a long list of suitors for Smith, from the Cowboys to the Jets to the Chiefs. But no one is likely to offer him more money than …
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOT: Washington
35. Steven Nelson, CB, Texans
Nelson knows how to make a contract year work for him — he has 13 career interceptions in nine seasons, but four each in 2023 and 2018, when he set himself up with two years and $17 million from the Steelers. He's durable and has made it work in multiple defensive systems, so he could be back in Houston or on to his fourth team in five seasons.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Houston, Arizona, Dallas
38. Tony Pollard, RB, Cowboys
After a Pro Bowl season in 2022, Pollard took a step back — 2 fewer rushing yards on 59 more carries in 2023. Set a career-high with 55 catches but also a career-low at 5.7 yards per catch. Could he reunite with Kellen Moore in Philadelphia if the Eagles turn to yet another primary back?
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay
40. Stephon Gilmore, CB, Cowboys
The 33-year-old veteran cover corner helped Dallas finish with 17 interceptions in 2023. Gilmore played in all 17 games, totaling 67 combined tackles, two interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a forced fumble. It's fair to wonder how much good football Gilmore has left in the tank at his age, but in the right role, he could be an asset to a team looking for experience in the back end defensively.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOT: Dallas, Washington, New England
41. Jonah Williams, OT, Bengals
He might not even be above average, but with 49 starts in the last three years and experience at left and right tackle, Williams will remind people that even average NFL tackles get paid well — likely $15-16 million a year. He requested a trade last year, so don't expect him back with Cincinnati.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Dallas, Green Bay, Houston
50. Xavier McKinney, S, Giants
One of two NFL players to play every defensive snap this season, he had a career-best 116 tackles, picked off three passes and forced two fumbles. He's a sure tackler who's solid in coverage, and he's among the youngest players among this year's unrestricted free agents.
POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS: Giants, Chicago, Dallas
