What a Team of Remaining 2024 NFL Free Agents Would Look Like
The NFL free agency period has been open for a while now, and many top players have already found new homes. However, there are still some capable free agents available who can make an impact on a team. These players may not be as flashy as some of the bigger names, but they can still contribute to a team’s success.
A team of remaining NFL free agents
A team composed of these remaining free agents might not be a championship contender, but it would still be competitive. The roster would skew older, with an average age of over 30. For comparison, the New Orleans Saints had the oldest roster in the NFL last season, with an average age of 27.4.
Quarterback: Ryan Tannehill
Ryan Tannehill is the best available quarterback on the market. He has 10-and-a-half seasons of starting experience and can provide a stabilizing force for a team in need of a quarterback. Tannehill may not be a long-term solution, but he can be a reliable option for a team in a pinch.
Ryan Tannehill
Running Back: Cam Akers
Cam Akers is the top available running back on the market. Two years ago, he looked like a potential feature back after gaining 768 yards and scoring seven touchdowns as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Akers is still only 24, so he has plenty of upside.
Cam Akers
Wide Receivers: Michael Thomas, Hunter Renfrow, Jamal Agnew
The wide receiver market has exploded in recent years, and there are still some quality options available. Michael Thomas is a fading star, Hunter Renfrow is a beloved overachiever, and Jamal Agnew is an explosive threat with returner capabilities.
Wide receivers
Tight End: Geoff Swaim
The tight end market is barren, but Geoff Swaim provides a definable skill that can be placed in an offense and help. He may not be a game-changer, but he can be a reliable option.
Geoff Swaim
Offensive Line: Donovan Smith, D.J. Humphries, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Phil Haynes, Connor Williams
The offensive line is a crucial part of any team, and there are still some quality options available. Donovan Smith and D.J. Humphries can provide steady bookends for an offensive line, while Halapoulivaati Vaitai and Phil Haynes can fill in at guard. Connor Williams would have been a top free agent this offseason if not for a torn ACL in Week 14 of the 2023 campaign.
Offensive line
Defensive Line: Calais Campbell, Mike Purcell, Emmanuel Ogbah
The defensive line is another crucial part of any team, and there are still some quality options available. Calais Campbell, Mike Purcell, and Emmanuel Ogbah can provide a solid front three.
Defensive line
Edge Rushers: Carl Lawson, Yannick Ngakoue
Carl Lawson and Yannick Ngakoue can serve as standup edge defenders in base sets, with either capable of putting their hand in the dirt for sub-packages.
Edge rushers
Linebackers: Zach Cunningham, Shaquille Leonard
Zach Cunningham and Shaquille Leonard can provide a solid linebacker corps. They may not be the most flashy players, but they can get the job done.
Linebackers
Cornerbacks: Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, K’Waun Williams
There are still some quality cornerbacks available, including Stephon Gilmore, J.C. Jackson, and K’Waun Williams. They may not be the top cornerbacks on the market, but they can still contribute to a team’s success.
Cornerbacks
Safeties: Justin Simmons, Micah Hyde
Justin Simmons and Micah Hyde are two quality safeties still available on the market. They can provide a solid last line of defense for a team.
Safeties
A team composed of these remaining free agents may not be a championship contender, but it would still be competitive. These players can contribute to a team’s success and help them win games.
