It didn't take long for some of the biggest names in NFL free agency to come off the board.
By the time the new league year began, Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons), Sauqon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles), Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens), Austin Ekeler (Washington Commanders), Josh Jacobs (Green Bay Packers), D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears) and Tony Pollard (Tennessee Titans) had already found new homes.
On the defensive side of the ball, Christian Wilkins (Las Vegas Raiders), Danielle Hunter (Houston Texans), Leonard Williams (Seattle Seahawks), Bryce Huff (Eagles), Patrick Queen (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Xavier McKinney (Packers) were scooped up quickly as well.
And since free agency officially opened, Calvin Ridley (Titans), Arik Armstead (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Chase Young (New Orleans Saints) headlined the players who secured deals.
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Before the 2024 NFL Draft, here's a look at some of the top available free agents at each position:
Quarterback
- Ryan Tannehill
Running back
- Ezekiel Elliott
Wide receiver
- Michael Thomas
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- Hunter Renfrow
- Tyler Boyd
- Michael Gallup
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Tight end
- Logan Thomas
Offensive line
- DJ Humphries (T)
- Donovan Smith (T)
- Andrus Peat (G/T)
- Connor Williams (C/G)
- Dalton Risner (G)
Defensive line
- Calais Campbell (DE)
- Tyus Bowser (EDGE)
- Emmanuel Ogbah (EDGE)
Linebacker
- Zach Cunningham
- Kwon Alexander
- Shaquille Leonard
Safety
- Justin Simmons
- Jamal Adams
- Quandre Diggs
- Micah Hyde
- Eddie Jackson
Cornerback
- Stephon Gilmore
- Xavien Howard
- Adoree' Jackson
- Steven Nelson
- Ahkello Witherspoon
