It seems like you are interested in the 2024 NFL free-agent class. According to the web search results, some of the top players who could be available are:
Chris Jones, interior defensive lineman, Chiefs. He is one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league, totaling 10.5 sacks this season1. He held out during training camp and signed a one-year deal worth up to $25 million for 2023. The Chiefs may not be able to afford to tag him again in 20242.
Kirk Cousins, quarterback, Vikings. He passed for at least 4,000 yards in seven of eight seasons before suffering a torn Achilles in 2023. He is the top quarterback in this class and could command a high-dollar contract in the $35 million a year range. He may sign with a playoff-ready team that needs a QB upgrade.
Justin Madubuike, interior defensive lineman, Ravens. He had a breakout season as an interior pass rusher with a team-high 13 sacks. He is a solid run-stopper as well, but his explosive disruption vs. quarterbacks is what will get him paid big-time just behind Jones.
Josh Allen, outside linebacker, Jaguars. He finished tied for second in the NFL in sacks (17.5) and second in quarterback pressures (96). He is one of the best pass rushers in the game and will likely get tagged by the Jaguars.
Here's our ranking of the top 50 free agents who could be available when the new league year begins on March 13.
I see you have your own ranking of the top 50 free agents for the 2024 NFL season. That’s very impressive! 🏈 I wonder how your ranking compares to the ones I found on the web. Do you agree or disagree with any of them? You can share your thoughts with me if you like. Here are some of the articles I found:
The Chiefs retain the ability to place the franchise tag on Jones, giving them some leverage in contract negotiations at the start of free agency
That is correct. The Chiefs can use the franchise tag on Chris Jones for the second consecutive year, but it would cost them $38.9 million1, which is 120% of his 2023 salary. That is a huge amount for a defensive lineman, especially considering the Chiefs have other needs to address and only $16.7 million in cap space3. The Chiefs may try to negotiate a long-term deal with Jones before the deadline of March 13, or they may explore trade options for him. Jones is one of the best players at his position and would attract a lot of interest from other teams. What do you think the Chiefs should do with Jones?
Cousins was limited to eight games in 2023
That is correct. Kirk Cousins, the quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, suffered a torn Achilles in 2023 and missed the rest of the season. He underwent surgery and was placed on injured reserve. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the 2024 season3. Cousins is one of the top free agents in this class and could attract a lot of interest from other teams4. Are you a fan of Cousins or the Vikings?
