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The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers stand alone as the victors of their respective conferences headed into Super Bowl LVIII, for everyone else, free agency is in full focus.
We’re kicking off our free agent landing spots series with the top quarterbacks and wide receivers set to hit the market, identifying the teams with the biggest needs at each spot and the resources available to make a splash. We’re operating under the assumption here that teams do not retain their own top pending free agents at the respective positions.
For our full list of the top 150 free agents, check out our free agent rankings page loaded with player analysis, PFF data and contract projections.
2. QB Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Potential landing spot(s): Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders
Cousins should be able to go on another free agency tour as he did back in 2018 before signing a fully guaranteed three-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons jump out as a team that took the risk of not having a sure thing at quarterback in 2023, which ultimately got head coach Arthur Smith fired, and they may be just outside striking range for a top prospect with the No. 8 overall pick. They could also pair a developmental rookie with Cousins starting for a year or two.
Pittsburgh has said it’ll bring in competition for Kenny Pickett heading into 2024, but this wouldn’t be competition, it would be the starting job, so perhaps Cousins is too big a fish.
The Raiders also sit at the No. 13 overall pick, and veteran Jimmy Garoppolo appears to be on the way out after getting benched for rookie Aidan O’Connell. If new head coach Antonio Pierce wants to make Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers happy, perhaps he looks to make a splash.
Top free agent comparison: Philip Rivers, 2020
| Player | Clean pocket grade | 1st & 2nd down grade | Standard dropback grade | Sack rate | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Kirk Cousins | 91.1 | 89.1 | 90.3 | 5.9% | |
| Philip Rivers | 91.2 | 89.0 | 87.3 | 5.5% | 12.6% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
4. WR Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals
Potential landing spot(s): Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots
It’s no secret the Carolina Panthers desperately need wide receiver help, and Tee Higgins played his college ball at Clemson, so it would be a return to the area.
Jacksonville has a good slot receiver in Christian Kirk, and even if the Jaguars did retain Calvin Ridley, he profiles as more of a move/Z-receiver at this stage of his career. Higgins brings the big-bodied X-receiver skill set to town, unlocking more deep passing for Trevor Lawrence and a big, reliable target down in the red zone where Jacksonville struggled mightily in 2023. Higgins played with Lawrence for two seasons at Clemson, so why not get the duo back together?
The Patriots need more wide receiver help than any team in the NFL, so they should be in on every name. New England is flush with cap space and could use the No. 3 overall pick on a quarterback. Putting that quarterback in a similar position as Mac Jones — lacking legitimate wide receiver talent — would be a bad idea.
Top free agent comparison: Mike Williams, 2022
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Tee Higgins | 77.8 | 1.69 | 12.3 | 3.7 | |
| Mike Williams | 78.0 | 1.78 | 13.5 | 4.6 | 9.6% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
11. WR Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts
Potential landing spot(s): Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants
Cardinals rookie wideout Michael Wilson showed some nice flashes in his first NFL season, and Arizona should probably just run the pick in at No. 4 whether it’s Marvin Harrison Jr. or Malik Nabers, but why not add a sure-handed possession receiver that is still getting better. Trading for DeAndre Hopkins worked out early, but the team obviously moved on last offseason. Kyler Murray is not afraid to rip it into tight windows and trust his guys with less separation to make a play, so Pittman fills that void.
The Ravens finally hit on an early-round wide receiver with 2023 rookie Zay Flowers, but pairing his speed and field-stretching ability with an underneath target who can rack up yards after the catch would be a huge boost for Lamar Jackson.
New York traded a third-round pick for tight end Darren Waller last offseason, but that experiment may already be a failure as he struggles to manage a nerve issue with his hamstring. The Giants have plenty of speed and slot receivers, please get Daniel Jones a big target on the outside.
Top free agent comparison: Allen Robinson, 2022
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Michael Pittman | 77.9 | 1.72 | 7.9 | 4.1 | |
| Allen Robinson | 83.8 | 1.72 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 7.4% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
13. WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Potential landing spot(s): Carolina Panthers, New York Jets
The Panthers' angle here is two-fold and pretty straightforward: First, new Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales was the offensive coordinator in Tampa Bay this past season, and Evans had a great year. Second, Carolina is probably the team most likely to throw an absolute bag at Evans to come serve as Bryce Young’s No. 1 wideout and also bring an exceptional veteran leader to a team that needs a culture shift. Evans withstood some dire times in Tampa but kept his head down and eventually got a ring.
It may not be super appealing to Evans who wants to win meaningful games. However, he pushed hard for an extension last offseason, so cashing in big one more time could be attractive as well.
The New York Jets need more receiving talent opposite Garrett Wilson, and this move is effectively the inverse of the above: Evans takes a bit less but joins Aaron Rodgers as he tries to replicate the Tom Brady run in Tampa.
Top free agent comparison: Kenny Golladay, 2021
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Mike Evans | 82.6 | 2.03 | 14.6 | 3.5 | |
| Kenny Golladay | 82.2 | 2.12 | 15.8 | 4.1 | 9.8%** |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
**2021 salary cap of $182.5 million, dropped due to the pandemic
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
17. WR Marquise Brown, Arizona Cardinals
Potential landing spot(s): Denver Broncos, Tennessee Titans
Denver has the big-bodied jump ball receiver in Courtland Sutton and the shifty slot in Jerry Jeudy, at least for now, plus a rookie speedster in Marvin Mims, who was used sparingly but effectively. Brown adds a proven separator with the ability to break off routes at the intermediate and deep levels efficiently to create separation, and he would have the yards-after-catch ability the Broncos could stand to add.
Tennessee has the contested catch savant in DeAndre Hopkins and sophomore Treylon Burks as another big body who can win deep or catch bubble screens and get upfield when healthy, but Brown brings an entirely different dynamic to a passing game that desperately needs help. Hopkins is entering a contract year, so Brown is the pricy veteran for 2025 and beyond as Tennessee continues to rebuild.
Top free agent comparison: Christian Kirk, 2022
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Marquise Brown | 70.5 | 1.35 | 12.2 | 3.5 | |
| Christian Kirk | 69.2 | 1.52 | 12.5 | 3.4 | 8.6% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
24. WR Calvin Ridley, Jacksonville Jaguars
Potential landing spot(s): Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs
With D.J. Moore in place, Chicago could get two players who are interchangeable as X-receivers up on the line and as good move/Z-receivers with alignment versatility. Both can create separation vertically, but Ridley could take the top off defenses even more and let Moore utilize his high-end after-the-catch abilities at the short and intermediate levels.
Kansas City has shown time and time again that it isn’t going to make free agent splashes on older players, but perhaps the Chiefs buy low on a very good player who fits their play style profile as a really good separator with late hands. Every single mock draft from now until Round 1 of the 2024 Draft kicks off will have Kansas City taking one of the many great wide receivers in this class, but now picking either 31st or 32nd overall, the Chiefs address their biggest need in March and still leave the door open for a rookie.
Top free agent comparison: Odell Beckham Jr., 2023
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Calvin Ridley | 72.2 | 1.57 | 13.9 | 2.7 | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | 76.9 | 1.62 | 13.6 | 3.3 | 6.7% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
60. WR Darnell Mooney, Chicago Bears
Potential landing spot(s): Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers
Mooney had a tough 2023 campaign but profiles as a Chiefs target even more than Ridley as a 26-year-old looking for his first veteran contract. The appeal here for both parties is perhaps exploring a deal akin to JuJu Smith-Schuster’s one-year flier in 2022, which was loaded with incentive upside that enables Mooney to leverage a career-year catching passes from Patrick Mahomes. Since Mooney joined the NFL in 2020, the Chicago Bears rank 32nd in total passing yards. The Chiefs, unsurprisingly, rank first.
The Chargers have some interesting in-house decisions with their own wide receivers, but they need to add more talent even after using their first-round pick in 2023 on Quentin Johnston. Mooney historically has created quick separation at the intermediate level, a skill set that would pair quite well with Justin Herbert. Jim Harbaugh may prioritize wide receivers that can block at a high level, but they have plenty of bigger bodies already.
Top free agent comparison: Emmanuel Sanders, 2014
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Darnell Mooney | 64.0 | 1.17 | 12.0 | 5.0 | |
| Emmanuel Sanders | 70.0 | 1.43 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 3.8% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
63. WR Gabriel Davis, Buffalo Bills
Potential landing spot(s): Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars
Davis is a fit in Atlanta as a solid run-blocker who can also take the top off opposing defenses with one of the highest average depth of targets in the NFL, creating space for Drake London and Kyle Pitts. The Falcons need another playmaker in the passing game, and Davis offers value even on dropbacks where he is not targeted. Defenses were able to stack the box and condense their coverage formations this past season, though part of that was of course due to the quarterback play, but Davis would make them pay in 2024.
Jacksonville may move on from Zay Jones this offseason with an $8 million price tag on the way after he was extremely inefficient in 2023, so Davis fills the void left by another former Buffalo Bills wide receiver with a different skill set than Christian Kirk and Evan Engram, who will continue to benefit from having field-stretchers opposite them.
Top free agent comparison: Devin Funchess, 2019
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Gabriel Davis | 68.8 | 1.41 | 16.3 | 3.3 | |
| Devin Funchess | 72.1 | 1.51 | 13.7 | 3.3 | 5.3% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
68. QB Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee Titans
Potential landing spot(s): Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos
The Falcons connection made more sense when former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was the head coach, but he is still nonetheless a bridge option akin to Andy Dalton signing a two-year deal with the Carolina Panthers last offseason.
Denver may feel comfortable with Jarrett Stidham, who they gave a strong contract to last offseason, as the bridge to a rookie or backup to a veteran more along the likes of a Kirk Cousins, but Sean Payton will not sit on his hands.
Top free agent comparison: Andy Dalton, 2023
| Player | Clean pocket grade | 1st & 2nd down grade | Standard dropback grade | Sack rate | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Ryan Tannehill | 82.6 | 80.1 | 73.9 | 10.1% | |
| Andy Dalton | 81.7 | 75.8 | 79.0 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
69. WR Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens
Potential landing spot(s): Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets
Beckham’s market surely won’t produce another fully guaranteed $15 million contract like it did last offseason with Baltimore, which used him sparingly in the playoffs despite that investment. He is now firmly in the ring-chasing mercenary stage of his career. The Cowboys still need more receiver talent for quarterback Dak Prescott, with veteran field-stretcher Brandin Cooks profiling as a solid third receiver and Michael Gallup not looking like the same player he was pre-ACL injury.
Beckham has mentioned many times that he’d like to play with Aaron Rodgers, and the Jets shadow general manager can hopefully make his first good signing this offseason after a very tough 2023.
Top free agent comparison: N/A
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | 78.0 | 1.91 | 14.9 | 4.5 | |
| N/A |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
74. WR Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals
Potential landing spot(s): Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans
The Eagles’ lack of wide receiver depth has been an under-appreciated shortcoming for several years now, which is understandable given they have one of the game's elite duos in DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown, but we saw in the playoff game against the Buccaneers how precipitously that depth chart drops off. Boyd brings in a sure-handed slot receiver that Jalen Hurts can get the ball out to quickly, not always having to buy himself time waiting for a downfield route to develop, which was certainly not always his fault. Nick Sirianni’s Colts roots have historically prioritized a slot that can catch passes underneath and run block, for example bringing Zach Pascal along with him from Indianapolis. Boyd obviously offers much more as a pass-catcher as well.
The Titans could also stand to add a short-area winner over the middle to help Will Levis take some of the easier completions instead of looking to hit a home run on every dropback.
Top free agent comparison: Robert Woods, 2023
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Tyler Boyd | 69.1 | 1.24 | 8.7 | 4.2 | |
| Robert Woods | 70.2 | 1.38 | 8.7 | 3.8 | 3.4% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
75. QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Potential landing spot(s): Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This would resemble a bigger splash for Denver than the aforementioned Ryan Tannehill, pairing Sean Payton with a younger potential franchise quarterback coming off a very strong 2023 campaign. Payton would need to once again deploy a ton of play-action concepts, and there are limitations throwing over the middle of the field, but Mayfield improved his pocket presence in 2023 and will take fewer bad sacks than Wilson did while also taking more risks downfield.
We’re breaking our rule here of not projecting a player to return to their incumbent team because the marriage between Mayfield and the Buccaneers really seems to be a great one. Tampa admirably played their way out of a top draft pick.
Top free agent comparison: Teddy Bridgewater, 2020
| Player | Clean pocket grade | 1st & 2nd down grade | Standard dropback grade | Sack rate | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Baker Mayfield | 78.3 | 64.5 | 67.5 | 7.5% | |
| Teddy Bridgewater | 81.2 | 68.0 | 70.1 | 5.6% | 10.6% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
76. WR Curtis Samuel, Washington Commanders
Potential landing spot(s): Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins
Bears star wideout D.J. Moore is very close friends with Samuel from their shared time with the Carolina Panthers, and perhaps there’s something to be taken about Moore’s influence in Chicago from the Bears hiring Moore’s former wide receivers coach at Maryland in Chris Beatty, though Beatty has had several college and NFL stops and is certainly a deserving candidate regardless. Samuel offers a skill set the Bears seemingly tried to acquire in drafting Velus Jones Jr. — he can carry the ball out of the backfield and also rack up yards after the catch from slot and wide alignments.
Miami adding another inside/outside athlete that continues the track speed trend would be a fun third option alongside Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Mike McDaniel would surely take advantage of Samuel’s ability with the ball in his hands near the line of scrimmage, weaponizing plenty of pre-snap motion and diverse formations/alignments, and he can also still win over the top on occasion.
Top free agent comparison: Adam Humphries, 2019
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Curtis Samuel | 72.3 | 1.39 | 7.0 | 4.4 | |
| Adam Humphries | 70.1 | 1.35 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 4.8% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
87. WR Kendrick Bourne, New England Patriots
Potential landing spot(s): Indianapolis Colts
Bourne’s torn ACL was fortunately not too late in the season, going down in Week 8, but unfortunately disrupted a career year operating as the top receiving option on the team over the first half of the season. Bourne is a solid No. 3 wide receiver option with good route-running ability and clean footwork out of his breaks to create separation despite average athleticism. Indianapolis needs more depth behind their trio of young wideouts, and Bourne could be a really nice fit as a willing run blocker as well.
Top free agent comparison: James Jones, 2014
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Kendrick Bourne | 70.3 | 1.58 | 10.5 | 4.9 | |
| James Jones | 71.1 | 1.41 | 11.2 | 4.8 | 2.5% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
91. QB Gardner Minshew, Indianapolis Colts
Potential landing spot(s): New York Giants, Washington Commanders
Minshew could make sense as New York’s insurance option for the early portion of the 2024 season as Daniel Jones recovers from a torn ACL, with Tyrod Taylor set to hit free agency after sitting on the bench while Tommy Devito started despite clearly being the best quarterback available. Minshew gets to once again start a few games and perhaps fill in if Jones, unfortunately, gets hurt again. There may not be starting jobs available for Minshew after a solid year in Indianapolis, but this is a solid opportunity.
With Jacoby Brissett set to hit free agency, Washington adds a veteran backup to help bring along a rookie quarterback much like Minshew just did with Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis.
Top free agent comparison: Brian Hoyer, 2015
| Player | Clean pocket grade | 1st & 2nd down grade | Standard dropback grade | Sack rate | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Gardner Minshew | 71.3 | 60.4 | 63.2 | 6.3% | |
| Brian Hoyer | 69.8 | 58.3 | 57.2 | 4.9% | 3.7% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
108. WR D.J. Chark, Carolina Panthers
Potential landing spot(s): New York Jets, Washington Commanders
Chark has struggled to consistently separate going on a few years now and had some ill-timed drops in 2023, but the idea here is New York gets a bit of a Corey Davis replacement as the contested-catch player out wide with Aaron Rodgers willing to take shots deep.
Washington has two quick separators and intermediate winners in Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson, but a big-bodied vertical threat could open things up for this offense. If Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson does take the Commanders head coaching job, he worked with Chark on the 2022 Lions.
Top free agent comparison: Kenny Britt, 2015
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| D.J. Chark | 64.9 | 1.24 | 15.5 | 3.5 | |
| Kenny Britt | 65.2 | 1.27 | 15.4 | 2.9 | 3.2% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
115. WR Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints
Potential landing spot(s): Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers
A reunion with Sean Payton is the obvious link for our Denver call here, but Denver’s offense simply needs a possession receiver that can win on slants over the middle and out routes to the sidelines.
Pittsburgh brought Allen Robinson aboard to serve as the big slot possession receiver in 2023, and while his lack of production was not entirely his own doing, perhaps the Steelers take another swing with Thomas coming in as the No. 3 alongside Diontae Johnson and George Pickens. Moving Johnson and Pickens into the slot more to help create more separation on out-breakers like corner routes, an area Pickens excelled in 2023, adds more versatility to the whole unit.
Top free agent comparison: A.J. Green, 2021
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Michael Thomas | 72.6 | 1.45 | 10.6 | 2.4 | |
| A.J. Green | 69.2 | 1.28 | 13.6 | 2.7 | 3.3% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
116. WR Josh Reynolds, Detroit Lions
Potential landing spot(s): Atlanta Falcons, Washington Commanders
We must not let a tough outing in the NFC Championship Game from Reynolds distract us from the fact that he had a great season in Detroit, as he was always rock solid as a No. 3 receiver out wide who does well to find the soft spots in zones and can win at the intermediate levels. Reynolds was also an asset in the Lions' run game.
This is another hypothetical connection between Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and his suspected new team, though we can’t be certain. Reynolds is one of the culture builder/leader types that would make a ton of sense for a new coach to bring along with him to a new stop.
Top free agent comparison: Kamar Aiken, 2017
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Josh Reynolds | 69.5 | 1.31 | 12.1 | 4.0 | |
| Kamar Aiken | 71.3 | 1.29 | 12.4 | 3.0 | 1.6% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
126. QB Jacoby Brissett, Washington Commanders
Potential landing spot(s): Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots
Brissett once again played good football in 2023 after an underrated strong 2022 campaign over the first 11 games for the Cleveland Browns, stepping up in Week 15 and earning a 92.0 PFF grade with 124 passing yards and two touchdowns on just ten passing attempts. It was unfortunate Brissett got hurt in Week 16 as it appeared he may have been the starter the rest of the way in Washington.
The Raiders no longer have a head coach and general manager with Patriots connections, but Brissett makes sense nonetheless. In New England, Brissett of course has a ton of connections, and he could serve as a great bridge to the future in the place where he got his career started.
Top free agent comparison: Andy Dalton, 2023
| Player | Clean pocket grade | 1st & 2nd down grade | Standard dropback grade | Sack rate | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Jacoby Brissett | 90.3 | 76.8 | 86.7 | 5.4% | |
| Andy Dalton | 81.7 | 75.8 | 79.0 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
130. QB Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints
Potential landing spot(s): Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams
The Arizona Cardinals traded away backup Josh Dobbs shortly before the 2023 season after also moving on from Colt McCoy and had rookie Clayton Tune as the backup. Now that Arizona is looking to compete right away after a transition year with Kyler on the mend from a torn ACL, a legitimate backup option like Winston could make sense.
The Rams continue to bring in a ton of quarterbacks over the course of the last few seasons, with Carson Wentz this year and Baker Mayfield in 2022 both getting starts to display the talent that made them top draft picks. Winston could serve as Stafford’s backup and perhaps be a bridge to the inevitable future, learning the game from Sean McVay to boost his own individual stock in the process.
Top free agent comparison: Joe Flacco, 2022
| Player | Clean pocket grade | 1st & 2nd down grade | Standard dropback grade | Sack rate | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Jameis Winston | 65.9 | 67.5 | 58.9 | 7.3% | |
| Joe Flacco | 70.0 | 64.3 | 62.3 | 4.7% | 1.7% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
134. WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Tennessee Titans
Potential landing spot(s): Detroit Lions
Westbrook-Ikhine is the vertical field-stretcher with good run-blocking chops that could be a nice complementary piece in Detroit’s offense, and with big paydays looming for Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and many others, they need to start filling out the roster with good value additions that fill a specific role well.
Top free agent comparison: Demarcus Robinson, 2020
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Nick Westbrook – Ikhine | 59.7 | 1.03 | 13.1 | 4.2 | |
| Demarcus Robinson | 57.6 | 1.01 | 12.5 | 4.2 | 1.2% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
142. WR K.J. Osborn, Minnesota Vikings
Potential landing spot(s): Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns
Osborn lined up primarily in the slot in 2022 and shifted outside in 2023. He’s a WR3/4 but has been productive in a very high-volume Vikings passing attack. Untimely drops plagued him in 2023 but he’d provide solid depth for a lot of teams, and one has to imagine with the addition of first-round rookie Jordan Addison and the emergence of Brandon Powell this past season that perhaps Minnesota works a bit harder to retain the speedy Powell on a cheaper deal.
With Marquise Goodwin, James Proche and Jakeem Grant all free agents, former Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski recruits a Viking he didn’t coach but perhaps helped scout before taking the Browns head coaching job.
Top free agent comparison: Parris Campbell, 2023
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| K.J. Osborn | 60.0 | 1.02 | 8.9 | 4.5 | |
| Parris Campbell | 61.9 | 1.09 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 2.1% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
144. WR Noah Brown, Houston Texans
Potential landing spot(s): Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If the Bengals let Tyler Boyd depart in free agency, they still may have in-house replacements with 2023 rookies Charlie Jones and Andrei Iosivas, but Brown is a big-bodied inside/outside replacement who did very well this season to get open for C.J. Stroud on broken plays, which makes him a good fit with Joe Burrow who maximizes the scramble drills as well as anyone.
Tampa, unfortunately, lost Russell Gage to another injury before the 2023 season, and even if they do retain Mike Evans, a solid No. 4 option behind Evans, Godwin and rookie Trey Palmer makes sense.
Top free agent comparison: Cecil Shorts, 2015
| Player | Receiving grade | Yards per route run | Average depth of target | Yards after catch per reception | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Noah Brown | 67.7 | 1.50 | 11.8 | 4.8 | |
| Cecil Shorts | 67.4 | 1.41 | 10.0 | 4.7 | 2.1% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
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