As we approach the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, it may still feel too early to be looking ahead to 2026 free agency. It’s never too early to look ahead, though, which is precisely why players like Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin and Trey Hendrickson wanted to get paid this summer.
Franchises will be looking ahead too, trying to decide which free agents they may be able to target in the spring, who’s worth locking up early, and which current players might be worth replacing.
Here, B/R will take its own glimpse into 2026 free agency and rank the top 10 players slated to be available based on past production, player upside, age, positional value and player health. We’ll also make some contract projections based on recent signings, projected demand and the rest of the upcoming free-agent landscape.
