2026 NFL free agency: Ranking best players still available - ESPN

The 2026 NFL free agency period officially began Wednesday, and while many deals have been struck, plenty of talented players are still looking for new teams. Who are the best free agents still available?

We're ranking the top unsigned players, factoring in age, positional value, expected future production and scheme versatility. Most of the players below were taken from our top 100 list ahead of free agency, though we added a few more interesting options.

How do veteran quarterbacks Kyler Murray, Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins stack up? What about wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel? Let's jump in, starting with an underrated offensive lineman.

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2025 team: Green Bay Packers | Age entering 2026 season: 26

What he brings: Walker's pass block win rate of 93.8% ranked 11th among 68 qualifying offensive tackles. His technique could still improve and he lacks a strong anchor, but he has the footwork and mobility to match the speed of edge rushers. At a premium position, Walker will see heavy interest in free agency.

2025 team: Arizona Cardinals | Age entering 2026 season: 29

What he brings: Murray, who played in only five games last season due to a foot injury, was released by the Cardinals at the start of the league year. When healthy, Murray has the talent to produce in a system that maximizes his dual-threat ability, and he should draw strong interest as a free agent. In seven seasons with Arizona, he threw for 121 touchdowns and rushed for 3,193 yards.

2025 team: San Francisco 49ers | Age entering 2026 season: 29

What he brings: At 6-foot-3, 213 pounds, Jennings is a consistent route