OLB Leonard Floyd

A common theme you’ll see on this list it good players that father time is trying to catch. Floyd is one of those guys. The 30 year-old pass rusher has actually been remarkably efficient the past three seasons. Since joining the Rams in 2020, he’s tallied 29 sacks and has had over 9 in all three seasons. Another perk for a team that signs him is Floyd’s durability. He has played in at least 16 games the past five seasons.

Teams To Watch: Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions

CB Marcus Peters

I’m pretty shocked Marcus Peters is still available. The past two seasons with the Ravens, he’s got 99 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 15 pass breakups. While I don’t think someone is going to bring him in to be a lockdown, number one corner, I could see him acting as a mentor to a team with young corners or a rotational corner on a squad with teams that also have aging corners. He’s a good man-to-man player and still has gas in the tank.

Teams To Watch: Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts

DE Frank Clark

There are a lot of teams still in the market for pass rushers. Frank Clark could come into an organization and immediately be a starting pass rusher or at least a player used on passing downs. Clark struggles a bit against the run, but uses his nimble play style to his advantage utilizing speed moves off the edge to get after quarterbacks.

Teams To Watch: Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks

OT Donovan Smith

By the time the 2023 season begins, Donovan Smith will be 30 years old. For offensive linemen, this is typically the death-nail age of a career. For Smith, 2022 was definitely a declining season as he played 908 regular season snaps allowing 6 sacks and committing 12 penalties. While he may not be the most efficient pass protector, he is a serviceable veteran. I wouldn’t be shocked if a team got him on a cheap one year deal to round out an offensive line.

Teams To Watch: Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars

CB Shaquill Griffin

Shaquill Griffin is a dog. He has three seasons over 10 pass breakups, but where teams probably have a concern is with Griffin’s durability. Griffin has played only one full season in six years and Jacksonville gave him a three-year, $44.5 million contract to only have him play in 19 games over two seasons. The production is definitely there, but not the durability.

Teams To Watch: Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers

RB Ezekiel Elliot

Of all the signings a team could make, this is by far the flashiest. Ezekiel Elliot is a big name player that can still play at a high level. This issue for him in Dallas was that the second he saw a slight decline, Tony Pollard cucked him. I understand that that’s the name of the game, but he got a bit of a raw deal. Elliot could see a solid career rebirth on a team that’s a Super Bowl contender.

Teams To Watch: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars

OG Dalton Risner

Just as shocking as Marcus Peters still being available, I’m gobsmacked that Dalton Risner hasn’t been signed. He’s one of the best run blocking guards in the NFL and is a solid pass protector. He’s also only 27 years old. Over the past three seasons, Risner has only allowed 7 sacks on 2,798 snaps. I could see a team signing him on a two year, 8-12 million dollar deal and getting a lot of production out of him.

Teams To Watch: Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles

WR Jarvis Landry

Wide receiver cores around the league have gotten consistently stronger the past two seasons, but one could really get sent over the top by signing Jarvis Landry as a third or fourth option. He’s 30 years old and has seen a massive decline the past two seasons, but in the right system where he isn’t the top option, he could thrive catching around 30 passes for 400 yards on a one-year deal that is mainly incentive based.

Teams To Watch: Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos

OLB Jadeveon Clowney

The career of Jadeveon Clowney is one that should be closely examined. He has three seasons over 9 sacks, but five seasons under 5 sacks. Signing him is always risky because you never know which Clowney you’re getting and I don’t think he’d take a veteran minimum deal. Some teams, however, are desperate for a pass rusher and could give Clowney a one year, 7-9 million dollar deal.

Teams To Watch: New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs

OT Isaiah Wynn

Isaiah Wynn isn’t the most ideal tackle as he’s 6’2 and struggles at times as a pass protector. Over the past two seasons, Wynn has allowed 10 sacks and committed 18 penalties. But a lot like Clowney, teams are desperate. Getting an offensive tackle with experience is key to teams and with the draft passing, some franchises will scramble for a starting tackle. That’s where Wynn gets signed.

Teams To Watch: Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CB Rock Ya-Sin

Even with the draft passing and teams landing future stars, this is a position where you can’t have enough depth. Rock Ya-Sin has good length, but a lot like Griffin, there’s an issue with staying healthy. He has never played a full season. An upside to counteract the durability issues is that he’s a great tackling corner and excels in run support. That’s not something you often see with defensive backs today.

Teams To Watch: Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams

RB Leonard Fournette

Leonard Fournette isn’t done. His career isn’t cooked just yet. He just needs to find a system where he’ll be a solid two-back like LeGarrette Blount did in New England. You use him in the red zone or on short yardage plays to put his head down and work for an extra yard. Some issues I’ve raised with other free agents is durability or age, but for Fournette, it’s accountability. He needs to be held accountable and stay in playing shape to actually get another shot on a roster.

Teams To Watch: Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans