NFL free agency at this point of the year is somewhat like running a household budget at the end of the month. All of the primary bills are paid and you’d like to purchase a luxury item, but you’re more likely to be looking for deals at your local big box store to address any remaining necessities. Big expenses need to be out the way before anything else can be acquired, and then consideration begins regarding any disposable income.
At this juncture, 22 different franchises have $20 million in available salary-cap space, according to Spotrac. Those numbers are misleading, though. In actuality, only five teams are in the black regarding this year’s salary-cap figure. Many are benefiting from rollover cap, which will need to be applied next year as well.
The thought of splurging on a well-established free agent at this juncture isn’t feasible for many organizations. The likes of Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper, Von Miller, Brandon Scherff, etc., are going to demand a significant financial investment, even if they operate under one-year deals in 2025.
Instead, these six remaining free agents can significantly help a team during the upcoming season on a bargain contract. Each made $5 million or less last season, and they’re all currently under 30 years old.
