The 2023 free agency period begins on March 15, and there are a ton of names to look out for. Below you will find the top 10 free agents at every position followed by their 2022 stats. Make sure to check out all of our draft content on our home page for all of the latest scouting reports, big boards, and mock drafts.
QUARTERBACK
- Lamar Jackson
(12 GP, 2,242 passing yards, 17 passing TDs, 7 INTs, 764 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs)
Lamar Jackson has sent counteroffers to the Ravens that "all exceeded the full guarantees" given to Deshaun Watson. @JFowlerESPN and @jamisonhensley take you inside the Jackson-Ravens standoff: https://t.co/0IFT7OcPtE pic.twitter.com/al0NGWmJgi
— ESPN (@espn) February 23, 2023
2. Derek Carr
(15 GP, 3,522 passing yards, 24 passing TDs, 14 INTs, 102 rushing yards)
3. Jimmy Garoppolo
(11 GP, 2,437 passing yards, 16 passing TDs, 4 INTs, 33 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs)
4. Daniel Jones
(16 GP, 3,205 passing yards, 15 passing TDs, 5 INTs, 708 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs)
5. Geno Smith
(17 GP, 4,282 passing yards, 30 passing TDs, 11 INTs, 366 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD)
6. Baker Mayfield
(12 GP, 2,163 passing yards, 10 passing TDs, 8 INTs, 89 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD)
7. Sam Darnold
(6 GP, 1,143 passing yards, 7 passing TDs, 3 INTs, 106 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs)
8. Teddy Bridgewater
(5 GP, 683 passing yards, 4 passing TDs, 4 INTs, 27 rushing yards)
9. Jacoby Brissett
(16 GP, 2,608 passing yards, 12 passing TDs, 6 INTs, 243 rushing yards, 2 rushing TDs)
10. Andy Dalton
(14 GP, 2,871 passing yards, 18 passing TDs, 9 INTs, 54 rushing yards)
RUNNING BACK
- Saquon Barkley
(16 GP, 1,312 rushing yards, 10 TDs, 57 receptions, 338 receiving yards)
#Giants RB Saquon Barkley is now considered likely to hit free-agency
There is still a “gap” in negotiations between the team and Barkley, per @nypost
Giants arent likely to pay Saquon more than $12.5M a year and have "little interest" in placing the $10.1M franchise tag on him pic.twitter.com/W0QE5tMO5A
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 21, 2023
2. Josh Jacobs
(17 GP, 1,653 rushing yards, 12 TDs, 53 receptions, 400 receiving yards)
3. Tony Pollard
(16 GP, 1,007 rushing yards, 9 TDs, 39 receptions, 371 receiving yards, 3 TDs)
4. Miles Sanders
(17 GP, 1,269 rushing yards, 11 TDs, 20 receptions, 78 receiving yards)
5. David Montgomery
(16 GP, 801 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 34 receptions, 316 receiving yards, 1 TD)
6. Kareem Hunt
(17 GP, 468 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 35 receptions, 210 receiving yards, 1 TD)
7. Jamaal Williams
(17 GP, 1,066 rushing yards, 17 TDs, 12 receptions, 73 receiving yards)
8. Damien Harris
(11 GP, 462 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 17 receptions, 97 receiving yards)
9. Devin Singletary
(16 GP, 819 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 38 receptions, 280 receiving yards, 1 TD)
10. D’Onta Foreman
(17 GP, 914 rushing yards, 5 TDs, 5 receptions, 26 receiving yards)
TIGHT END
- Dalton Schultz
(15 GP, 89 targets, 57 receptions, 577 receiving yards, 5 TDs)
Report: The #Cowboys are unlikely to tag TE Dalton Schultz, per @MattVerderame
Schultz has put up 2,000 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in the past 3 seasons pic.twitter.com/wI9FGIyph3
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) February 22, 2023
2. Evan Engram
(17 GP, 98 targets, 73 receptions, 766 receiving yards, 4 TDs)
3. Hayden Hurst
(13 GP, 68 targets, 52 receptions, 414 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
4. Mike Gesicki
(17 GP, 52 targets, 32 receptions, 362 receiving yards, 5 TDs)
5. Robert Tonyan
(17 GP, 67 targets, 53 receptions, 470 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
6. Austin Hooper
(17 GP, 60 targets, 41 receptions, 444 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
7. Juwan Johnson
(16 GP, 65 targets, 42 receptions, 508 receiving yards, 7 TDs)
8. Irv Smith Jr.
(8 GP, 36 targets, 25 receptions, 182 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
9. Foster Moreau
(15 GP, 54 targets, 33 receptions, 420 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
10. Dan Arnold
(17 GP, 13 targets, 9 receptions, 135 receiving yards)
WIDE RECEIVER
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
(16 GP, 101 targets, 78 receptions, 933 receiving yards, 3 TDs)
Most receptions in 2022 amongst WR scheduled to be free agents:
1. JuJu Smith-Schuster: 78
2. Jakobi Meyers: 67
3. Parris Campbell: 63
4. Allen Lazard: 60
T-5. Mack Hollins/Richie James: 57— Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 23, 2023
2. Jakobi Meyers
(14 GP, 96 targets, 67 receptions, 804 receiving yards, 6 TDs)
3. Allen Lazard
(15 GP, 100 targets, 60 receptions, 788 receiving yards, 6 TDs)
4. D.J. Chark
(11 GP, 52 targets, 30 receptions, 502 receiving yards, 3 TDs)
5. Darius Slayton
(16 GP, 71 targets, 46 receptions, 724 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
6. Mecole Hardman
(8 GP, 34 targets, 25 receptions, 297 receiving yards, 4 TDs)
7. Jarvis Landry
(9 GP, 39 targets, 25 receptions, 272 receiving yards, 1 TD)
8. Marvin Jones
(16 GP, 81 targets, 46 receptions, 529 receiving yards, 3 TDs)
9. Noah Brown
(16 GP, 74 targets, 43 receptions, 555 receiving yards, 3 TDs)
10. Nelson Agholor
(16 GP, 53 targets, 31 receptions, 362 receiving yards, 2 TDs)
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN
- Orlando Brown Jr.
In 3 games and 191 offensive snaps in the postseason, Orlando Brown Jr. committed 1 penalty and allowed 0 sacks.
Orlando Brown Jr. has earned that contract extension. pic.twitter.com/F0SwdHV1Wc
— 🗣🎙‼️ (@LanceTHESPOKEN) February 20, 2023
2. Mike McGlinchey
3. Kaleb McGary
4. Jason Kelce
5. Ben Powers
6. Jawaan Taylor
7. Taylor Lewan
8. Rodney Hudson
9. Connor McGovern
10. Rodger Saffold
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN
- Daron Payne
(17 GP, 64 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 18 TFLs, 20 QB hits)
Update: The #Commanders are expected to place to Franchise tag Pro-Bowl DT Daron Payne, according to @BenStandig
Daron Payne would've been one of the most sought after free-agents. pic.twitter.com/8RanYKAgXs
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 22, 2023
2. Javon Hargrave
(17 GP, 60 tackles, 11 sacks, 10 TFLs, 16 QB hits)
3. Dre’Mont Jones
(13 GP, 47 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 9 TFLs, 10 QB hits)
4. Dalvin Tomlinson
(13 GP, 42 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 TFLs, 10 QB hits)
5. Yannick Ngakoue
(15 GP, 29 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 8 TFLs, 16 QB hits)
6. Fletcher Cox
(17 GP, 43 tackles, 7 sacks, 7 TFLs, 14 QB hits)
7. Brandon Graham
(17 GP, 35 tackles, 11 sacks, 11 TFLs, 16 QB hits)
8. Larry Ogunjobi
(16 GP, 48 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 7 TFLs, 11 QB hits)
9. Marcus Davenport
(15 GP, 29 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 2 TFLs, 8 QB hits)
10. Jadeveon Clowney
(12 GP, 28 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 TFLs, 4 QB hits)
LINEBACKER
- Bobby Wagner
(17 GP, 140 tackles, 6 sacks, 10 TFLs, 2 INTs)
Rams releasing LB Bobby Wagner. (via @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/Cuy1nPs5ex
— NFL (@NFL) February 23, 2023
2. Lavonte David
(17 GP, 124 tackles, 3 sacks, 10 TFLs)
3. Tremaine Edmunds
(13 GP, 102 tackles, 1 sack, 6 TFLs, 1 INT)
4. T.J. Edwards
(17 GP, 159 tackles, 2 sacks, 10 TFLs)
5. Zach Cunningham
(6 GP, 24 tackles)
6. David Long
(12 GP, 86 tackles, 7 TFLs, 2 INTs)
7. Bobby Okereke
(17 GP, 151 tackles, 6 TFLs)
8. Deion Jones
(11 GP, 44 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 6 TFLs, 1 INT)
9. Drue Tranquill
(17 GP, 146 tackles, 5 sacks, 10 TFLs, 1 INT)
10. Leighton Vander Esch
(14 GP, 90 tackles, 1 sack, 4 TFLs)
DEFENSIVE BACK
- C.J. Gardner-Johnson
(12 GP, 67 tackles, 6 INTs, 8 PDs, 1 sack)
#Eagles Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson will receive the franchise tag if he and the team can't reach a long-term deal, according to @caplannfl
After getting traded by the #Saints to Philly, Gardner-Johnson recorded 6 INTs in 12 games this season. Tied for the league lead. pic.twitter.com/NY9QsxuB0K
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 20, 2023
2. James Bradberry
(17 GP, 44 tackles, 3 INTs, 17 PDs)
3. Jordan Poyer
(12 GP, 63 tackles, 4 INTs, 8 PDs)
4. Jessie Bates
(16 GP, 71 tackles, 4 INTs, 8 PDs)
5. Adrian Amos
(17 GP, 102 tackles, 1 INT, 5 PDs, 1 sack)
6. Jonathan Jones
(16 GP, 69 tackles, 4 INTs, 11 PDs)
7. Patrick Peterson
(17 GP, 66 tackles, 5 INTs, 15 PDs)
8. Jamel Dean
(15 GP, 57 tackles, 2 INTs, 8 PDs)
9. Jimmie Ward
(12 GP, 50 tackles, 3 INTs, 5 PDs)
10. Marcus Peters
(13 GP, 47 tackles, 1 INT, 6 PDs, 1 sack)
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