Fantasy football 2024 NFL free agency preview - ESPN

The 2023 NFL season is behind us, and 2024 offseason activities are already underway. Free agency, which will include players who were waived or released, is one of the first big sessions on the calendar. For the purposes of this column, I'll be taking a look at the top free agents at the key fantasy football positions: quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end (sorry not sorry, kickers), and also listing a few players who could be released or traded, as well as notable teams with needs at each position.

Note: Only unrestricted free agents are included (info courtesy of Over the Cap). Ages shown are as of 9/5/2024.

Notable unrestricted free agents: Saquon Barkley (NYG, 27), Josh Jacobs (LV, 26), Derrick Henry (TEN, 30), Austin Ekeler (LAC, 29), D'Andre Swift (PHI, 25), Tony Pollard (DAL, 27), Devin Singletary (HOU, 27), Antonio Gibson (WAS, 26), J.K. Dobbins (BAL, 25), Ezekiel Elliott (NE, 29), Zack Moss (IND, 26), AJ Dillon (GB, 26), Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC, 25), Gus Edwards (BAL, 29), Damien Harris (BUF, 27)

Same as last year, running backs are the highlight of fantasy free agency — and it's not even close. Barkley's efficiency and reliability has left a lot to be desired in recent years, but a struggling Giants offense hasn't helped. Barkley is 27, so this may be his last chance to cash in on a pricey, multiyear deal… Jacobs is in a similar position, as a feature back coming off a year of underwhelming efficiency. He figures to have another season or two left of lead back usage… Henry led the NFL in carries last season for the fourth time in five years, and the 30-year-old figures to latch on with a title contender for a season or two… Ekeler had a rough go in 2023 but was still sixth among RBs in