NFL Top 100 2023 free agents: Lamar Jackson, Derek Carr, Geno Smith top the list
The following are PFT’s top 100 free agents for the start of the 2023 league year. The rankings include prospective unrestricted free agents and released players. The list will be updated as events warrant, with signings, tags and re-signings denoted when announced and/or reported. Players released after initial publication may be added and all 100 players initially on the list will still be listed after any additions.
1. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him on March 7.)
2. Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (Signed with the Saints on March 6.)
3. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (Agreed to re-sign with the Seahawks on March 6.)
4. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (Agreed to re-sign with the Giants on March 7.)
5. Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave
6. Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (Commanders used franchise tag on Payne before signing him to a four-year, $90 million deal on March 12.)
7. Chiefs offensive tackle Orlando Brown
8. Bucs cornerback Jamel Dean
9. Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
10. Bengals safety Jessie Bates
11. 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey
12. Eagles cornerback James Bradberry
13. 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo
14. Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (Raiders placed the franchise tag on him March 6.)
15. Giants running back Saquon Barkley (Giants placed the franchise tag on him March 7.)
16. Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson
17. Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards
18. Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner
19. Patriots receiver Jakobi Meyers
20. Bucs linebacker Lavonte David
21. Titans linebacker David Long
22. Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport
23. Broncos defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones
24. Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor
25. Cardinals
