Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 79 receptions, 1,255 receiving yards, 13 TDs

Analysis: Mike Evans was 13th among wide receivers in yards per route run and continues to dominate into his 30s. He’s the perfect X receiver to put on the outside and let him win 1-on-1. He can still use his big body as a weapon near the goal line, where he scored a league-leading 13 receiving touchdowns. Evans has at least 13 touchdowns in three of the past four seasons.

Mosher's Top Landing Spots: Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 109 receptions, 1,152 receiving yards, 4 TDs

Analysis: Michael Pittman Jr. is a great all-around receiver who has needed to adjust his game and production around the quarterback play in Indianapolis. He can be a ball-winner on contested catches, but he's smooth in his ability to get open and run after the catch while playing outside or in the slot. He was 21st among wide receivers in ESPN’s open rate and 19th in catch score. Pittman was a big part of the Colts' passing game, with a 28.6 percent target share that tied for eighth.

Age: 25 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 10 sacks, 10 TFL, 21 QB hits

Analysis: Bryce Huff led college football in pressures during his final college season, per SIS, but went undrafted. Each season, he got more playing time with the Jets, and his role continued to increase. He remained insanely productive on limited snaps. He has one of the fastest get-offs in the league, and at worst, he can be a dominant pass-rush specialist. He was eighth in pass rush win rate, and only Micah Parsons had a higher pressure rate among players with 300 or more pass rush snaps. Huff had the second-most pressures on third down.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 16.5 sacks, 23 TFL, 22 QB hits

Analysis: Despite being an eight-year veteran, Danielle Hunter won’t turn 30 until October and has plenty left in the tank after a neck injury caused him to miss all of 2020 and a torn pec knocked him out of the second half of 2021. He just set a career-high with 16.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and a league-leading 23 tackles for loss. Hunter has a great first step and possesses the needed short-area quickness to blow past offensive tackles.

Age: 33 | FA Position Rank: No. 1 OT

Key 2023 Stats: 13 starts, 28 Total Points (20th of 80 qualifying OTs)

Analysis: When Tyron Smith is on the field, he remains one of the league’s best tackles, but availability has been an issue. His 13 games played this season were the most since 2019, and he hasn’t played more than 13 since 2015. Still, his play was good enough to be second-team All-Pro at 33 with a 3.2 percent pressure rate allowed.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 2 INTs, 7 passes defensed, 109 tackles

Analysis: Kyle Dugger was a jack-of-all-trades in the secondary for the Patriots, bouncing between the box, slot and deep safety. While the movable safety can get overmatched because of size, especially in the box, that is no concern for the 6-foot-2, 222-pound frame on Dugger. He fit well in New England, partly because of how often the Patriots went to dime personnel, but Dugger can fit anywhere and would be a plus fitting into any defensive scheme.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 OT

Key 2023 Stats: 15 starts, 28 Total Points (19th of 80 qualifying OTs)

Analysis: Over Michael Onwenu’s career with Patriots, he’s bounced between guard and right tackle, including starting last season at right guard for the first time. He can play well at either of those spots. At 350 pounds, Onwenu still moves smoothly enough to play guard, and he was eighth in pass rush win rate at the position in 2022. He was 13th in pressure rate allowed at tackle in 2023.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 12.5 sacks, 15 TFL, 22 QB hits

Analysis: Jonathan Greenard had a breakout season in the final year of his rookie contract. He uses a quick step off the line to win against the pass and the run. He was sixth in pass rush win rate, and his 12.5 sacks tied for 10th. His 46 tackles that produced a positive play were 18th among all defenders.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 1 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 14 starts, 32 Total Points (15th of 80 qualifying OGs)

Analysis: Kevin Dotson was traded from the Steelers to the Rams and was a key piece in the reinvention of Los Angeles' offense. He was a strong run blocker (seventh in blown block rate) as the Rams went to more gap schemes. Per SIS, Dotson was 10th among guards in blown block rate in the passing game. At 6-foot-4 and 321 pounds, he can use his size as a dominating physical presence on the interior.

Age: 24 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 5 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble, 115 tackles

Analysis: Kamren Curl is another play-anywhere safety, with 24 percent of his snaps in the box and another 14 percent in the slot. He’s an instinctual player in the open field, leading to more tackles than ball production. He has had no interceptions since 2020 and only five passes defensed in 2023, but his 41 positive tackles ranked eighth among defensive backs. The 25-year-old former seventh-round pick could be put into any defense as an immediate impact player in the secondary, whether he’s asked to play in the box or deep.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 76 receptions, 1,016 receiving yards, 8 TDs

Analysis: The 2023 season in Jacksonville didn't go as Calvin Ridley or the Jaguars hoped. Ridley was primarily relegated to outside duty with hitches and go routes without working the middle of the field. He still flashed the quick movements that made him a plus route-runner during his peak seasons with the Falcons, but he was part of a static Jacksonville offense, which ranked 49th in yards per route run.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 CB

Key 2023 Stats: 3 INTs, 6 passes defensed, 93 tackles

Analysis: There aren’t many better true slot corners than Kenny Moore. He played the fourth-most coverage snaps in the slot this past season and was sixth in yards allowed per coverage snap. Moore can play the ball with 55 career passes defensed, and he’s been an aggressive downhill player, too, with a career-high eight tackles for loss this season.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 51 receptions, 574 receiving yards, 4 TDs

Analysis: Marquise Brown can still win deep, but his smaller frame (5-foot-9) can cause more inaccurate passes if the coverage is close. He’s been among the league leaders in inaccurate targets over the past two seasons. He was also a victim of Kyler Murray’s deep ball not coming back quickly after his return from injury. Brown was only 76th in ESPN’s open score, which didn’t make for many huge openings, but his quickness is something that could add to an offense, especially one that can scheme him open down the field.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 1 RB

Key 2023 Stats: 247 attempts, 962 rushing yards, 41 receptions, 280 receiving yards, 10 Total TDs

Analysis: Saquon Barkley hasn't lived up to the billing of a former No. 2 overall pick. While he has shown the explosiveness that makes him special, that ability has almost come at the expense of a high volume of negative plays. Only two players with at least 100 carries had a higher rate of run stuffs at or behind the line in 2023. Injuries have also caused him to miss time throughout his career. His receiving hasn’t been game-changing, but if a creative offensive mind has a plan, Barkley could be the impact player many projected.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 CB

Key 2023 Stats: 43 solo tackles, 6 passes defensed, 2 TFL

Analysis: 2023 was an inconsistent season as Chidobe Awuzie returned from an ACL tear that cost him the back half of the 2022 season. He was able to prevent passes thrown his way consistently but was caught on big plays from time to time. At his best, Awuzie is a strong outside corner who can man up against top receivers, evidenced partly by his 14 passes defenses in 2021. He could return to his previous form with another full year removed from his injury.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 iDL

Key 2023 Stats: 20 solo tackles, 1 sack, 7 QB hits

Analysis: D.J. Reader ended the season in injured reserve with a torn quad, which is something to watch going forward. When he’s on the field, Reader is a strong presence inside, plugging the middle of the line. He’s a force multiplier in a way that he demands attention from his size and power, which brings less attention to the defenders around him. He can also push the pocket himself with 34 pressures in 2023.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 CB

Key 2023 Stats: 2 INTs, 55 solo tackles, 9 passes defenses

Analysis: Kendall Fuller has been around for a while — 2023 was his eighth NFL season — but he continues to impress and is still just 29. While Washington could not stop anything on defense this season, Fuller was still 38th among corners in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap while he played on the outside. Throughout his career, Fuller has played snaps in the slot and at safety, and that versatility could make him a fit in any defense that wants to bring him in.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 1 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 5.5 sacks, 66 solo tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 10 TFL, 11 QB hits

Analysis: Frankie Luvu has been one of the flashiest linebackers over the past few seasons. He comes downhill out of a cannon and pairs that with solid enough coverage skills. He has 12.5 sacks and 19 quarterback hits over the past two seasons. 59.2 percent of Luvu’s tackles produced a positive play for the defense, which was 13th among linebackers with at least 100 tackles. That rate was 64.9 percent (second) in 2022. He’s always around the ball and making positive plays when he is.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 1 Center

Key 2023 Stats: 9 starts

Analysis: Connor Williams could be higher on this list if not for a torn ACL suffered in December. After his injury, the Dolphins struggled to run the ball and missed Williams’ ability to get into space on many of their run plays. Williams has been a good center for the Cowboys and Dolphins, two very different systems, and will only turn 27 in May.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 iDL

Key 2023 Stats: 5.5 sacks, 37 solo tackles, 10 TFL, 16 QB hits

Analysis: Seattle might not have gotten the boost it was looking for with the acquisition of Leonard Williams before the deadline, but Williams was still a standout player when he was on the field. He’s continued to improve as a pass rusher and ranked 19th among interior defenders in pass rush win rate. Williams can be a plus interior defender in even-man fronts and play on the ends in odd-man fronts. The former sixth-overall pick and nine-year vet will turn 30 in June.

Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 SAF

Key 2023 Stats: 53 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 3 INTs, 8 PBUs

Analysis: Justin Simmons has been a second-team All-Pro safety in four of the past five seasons and in each of the past three. He still has the versatility to move around the back end of the defense and make impact plays, where he has 53 passes defensed during the past five years. Over the past two seasons, he’s played more in the slot and as a single-high safety, adding to his roles. The main hang-up is his age — he’ll be 31 in November — but he’s yet to show signs of completely slowing down.

Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 OT

Key 2023 Stats: 8 starts

Analysis: Trent Brown is massive (370 pounds) and can use that size to stand up pass rushers and immediately stop them in their tracks. That can become a slight issue against speedy and bendy pass rushers, especially on third down, where Brown allowed a 10.3 percent pressure rate instead of 2.7 percent on first and second down. He’ll be 31 in April, so his speed could continue to be an issue.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 10 starts

Analysis: Robert Hunt is an interesting case because of how quickly the Miami passing game gets rid of the ball. He had league-best pressure rates and blown block rates against the pass, partly because there wasn’t much time for teams to get pressure before the ball was out. But Hunt was also great in space in Miami’s run game, where he had a 0.9 percent blown block rate. He missed time with a hamstring injury, but that shouldn't be a concern.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 12 starts

Analysis: Jonah Jackson can be a force in the run game and has been a key interior piece on a strong Detroit offensive line. He can lose quickly off the line — SIS charged seven run stuffs against him — but he can be a mauler, throwing aside defenders. The opposite has been the case in the passing game, where he can win early but has struggled to hold blocks as the play progresses. Jackson was a Pro Bowler in 2021, and at 27, he has the potential to get there again.

Age: 24 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 7.5 sacks, 17 solo tackles, 15 QB hits, 7 TFL

Analysis: Chase Young’s second half of the season didn’t take off as many might have expected. To this point, Young’s career hasn't met the expectations as a former No. 2 overall pick — he has just 16.5 career sacks. Still, when healthy, Chase can rush the passer. He was tied for 15th in early-down pressures (with ex-teammate Montez Sweat) and 15th in pass rush win rate. Young will only be 25 at the start of the 2024 season.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 84 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 9 TFL, 6 QB hits, 1 fumble recovery

Analysis: Overshadowed by the linebackers in San Francisco, Azeez Al-Shaair took a cheap one-year deal to lead a linebacking corps in Tennessee and impressed immediately. Al-Shaair was fourth among linebackers in tackles that produced a positive play for the defense, and he recorded a tackle on 25.9 percent of his run defense snaps. He was also 15th at the position in yards allowed per coverage snap. He won’t be Fred Warner there, but even passable coverage makes him valuable with how reactive he can be against the run.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 QB

Key 2023 Stats: 4,044 passing yards, 28 TDs, 10 INTs, completed 64.3 percent of his passes

Analysis: Baker Mayfield finished his first season in Tampa Bay ranked 19th in EPA per play, but he made improvements along the way. One of those improvements was his comfort in the pocket. Mayfield handled pressure better and used more straight dropbacks instead of relying on play-action. He still makes bad decisions at times, but he’s a good enough quarterback for a team looking to make a run to the playoffs.

Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 6

Key 2023 Stats: 36 tackles, 1 INT, 12 PBUs

Analysis: 2023 wasn’t a great season for Xavien Howard. He ranked 76th among 150 qualified cornerbacks in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap while he played 13 games. Despite two interceptions over the past two seasons, Howard still has ball skills, with 12 passes defensed in the past two seasons. Howard turns 31 years old in July, which is concerning for an outside corner, but there are enough instincts here to return value on a short-term deal for a team that needs help in the secondary.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 RB

Key 2023 Stats: 805 rushing yards , 296 receiving yards , 6 TDs

Analysis: A year after leading the league in rushing yards, Josh Jacobs averaged 3.5 yards per carry while playing on the franchise tag. It was hard to get anything going behind the Raiders’ offensive line. Only 3.9 percent of his runs went for 10 or more yards, while 19.3 percent were stopped at or behind the line. Las Vegas showed flashes at the end of the season once Josh McDaniels was let go, but without consistent volume in the passing game, that rushing efficiency needs to bounce back. On the plus side, Jacobs is still just 26.

Age: 34 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 86 solo tackles, 4.5 sacks, 17 TFL, 1 forced fumble

Analysis: Lavonte David is still going at 34. He wasn’t as effective in coverage as he’s been in the past, but he ramped up the run defense with the seventh-most positive tackles and a 65 percent positive tackle rate. His 17 tackles for loss were second among linebackers, and his 4.5 sacks were his most since he had five in 2018. If David needs to shift to a downhill-first linebacker in his final years, there are way worse options for teams needing an addition off the ball.

Age: 24 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 84 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, 9 TFL, 1 forced fumble

Analysis: There was no bigger beneficiary from the Ravens trading for Roquan Smith than Patrick Queen. With Smith taking over the middle of the defense with his coverage ability, Queen could focus on playing fast and downhill, which boosted his value as a player. He was an effective blitzer and had nine tackles for loss. With responsibilities lessened in the passing game, his coverage got better, where he was 28th in yards per coverage snap.

Age: 31 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 CB

Key 2023 Stats: 4 INTs, 12 passes defensed, 48 solo tackles

Analysis: Steven Nelson is a veteran corner who arguably played his best ball in 2023 — while playing the fifth-most coverage snaps of any corner. Across from Derek Stingley, Nelson was 23rd in adjusted yards allowed per coverage snap, and he tied a career-high with four interceptions. Nelson also reached double-digit passes defensed for the first time since 2018. While he just turned 31, he can continue to be an effective zone corner as he ages.

Age: 24 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 7 INTs, 9 passes defensed, 44 solo tackles

Analysis: Geno Stone got to play as a split safety on a defense that constantly used three of them on the field. With Kyle Hamilton’s versatility, Stone could sit back and drive on plays in front of him. That worked out rather well with seven interceptions. His range to play deep will benefit defenses that major in two-high coverages. While that could limit his opportunities, the team that has a round hole for a round peg would have a great addition in the secondary.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 1 TE

Key 2023 Stats: 59 receptions, 635 receiving yards, 5 TDs

Analysis: Dalton Schultz did his best to make the most out of his one season with C.J. Stroud. Among tight ends, he was 13th in yards per route run and was a solid target over the middle of the field, with most of his work done as an inline tight end. He was also a good target in the red zone: four touchdowns and a 19 percent target share.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 Center

Key 2023 Stats: 16 starts, 29 Total Points (12th of 40 centers)

Analysis: Since taking over for Rodney Hudson, Andre James has been a plus pass protector at center. He was third among interior linemen in pass block win rate and seventh at center in blown block rate. In two of his three seasons as a starter, James struggled in run blocking (3.4 percent in 2021 and 3.3 in 2023) but had a great run-blocking season in 2022. If his run blocking consistently matches his pass blocking, James could be one of the league’s better centers.

Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 9.5 sacks, 9 TFL, 19 QB hits

Analysis: Last season, at 30 years old, Jadeveon Clowney looked like his prime self with the Ravens under Mike Macdonald. Baltimore had Clowney out on the edge and used its different pre-snap looks to get him off the line quickly, occasionally using his speed on stunts. He was fifth in pass rush win rate and 13th in total pressures. His 9.5 sacks tied a career-high.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 OT

Key 2023 Stats: 17 starts, 31 Total Points (14th of 80 qualifying OTs)

Analysis: Jonah Williams picked back up at right tackle after being forced to move from the position after the Bengals signed Orlando Brown in free agency. Williams initially requested a trade to a team that would let him play on the left side, but he stuck it out in Cincinnati and played well on the right. He was 18th among all tackles in the allowed pressure rate. While he won’t blow anyone away with speed or power, his technical ability sets a high floor at the position.

Age: 31 | FA Position Rank: No. 8 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 5.5 sacks, 8 TFL, 20 QB hits

Analysis: While Za'Darius Smith's 5.5 sacks look like a drop-off in production, he hit the quarterback nearly as often (20 quarterback hits) as in 2022, when he had 10 sacks (24). His pressure rates were identical. Part of the issue was play time, as Smith was rotated in and out of the lineup. When he was on the field, the production was there. He was sixth in pressure rate among defenders with at least 300 pass rushes. Smith can stand up on the outside and be used as an interior rusher in lighter pass-rush-heavy alignments.

Age: 25 | FA Position Rank: No. 10 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 3 sacks, 3 TFL, 6 QB hits

Analysis: There are flashes whenever Josh Uche is on the field, but he just hasn’t been on the field all that often over the past few seasons. He had 11.5 sacks and a 21.1 percent pressure rate in 2022 on just 266 pass rush snaps. His playing time decreased in 2023, but he still had an impressive pressure rate. If a team can get Uche in a place where he can be schemed up to rush the passer, he could be an underrated asset.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 2 TE

Key 2023 Stats: 32 receptions, 414 receiving yards

Analysis: It would be hard for any player to make an impact on an offense dominated by DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett; Noah Fant only had a 7.9 percent target share in 2023. When given the chance, Fant can be a solid blocker and an explosive pass catcher. Some tight ends don’t break out until their second contract, and Fant could be a good bet there. Despite his low volume, he had seven receptions of 20 or more yards.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 Running Back

Key 2023 Stats: 252 attempts, 1,005 rushing yards, 311 receiving yards, 6 total TDs

Analysis: Tony Pollard was expected to take off as the lead back in Dallas with Ezekiel Elliott gone, but that didn't happen. Some concerns about Pollard’s effectiveness with a higher workload were valid. He eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards but was 23rd in success rate. The low success rate wasn’t boosted by explosive plays that made Pollard appealing in previous seasons. He was also a part of the early Dallas struggles in the red zone. Pollard will be better as a 1B option who can use fresh legs to regain those explosive runs.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 Center

Key 2023 Stats: 16 starts, 29 Total Points (13th of 40 qualifying centers)

Analysis: 2023 was a rare poor season for Tyler Biadasz as a run blocker (4.0 percent blown block rate), but that was part of wider struggles for Dallas in the running game with a new offensive coordinator. Biadasz's 2.4 percent run stuff percent was well out of line with the sub-one percent he’s had in his career. He gets the benefit of playing next to Zack Martin. Still, Biadasz has been an underrated piece of the Cowboys’ offensive line and a solid presence in the middle, especially as a pass blocker.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 RB

Key 2023 Stats: 179 attempts, 628 rushing yards, 436 receiving yards, 6 total TDs

Analysis: Austin Ekeler had a nightmare season after trying to get a better contract in the offseason. He was 37th in success rate, and just 3.9 percent of his carries went for 10 or more yards. It was a tough go for Ekeler, who didn’t get as much out of his receiving ability because the Chargers' offense crumbled around him. With a more defined receiving role, outside of a check-down, Ekeler could find that value on another team, even if his straight-line explosiveness has dipped.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 11 starts, 19 total points (53rd of 80 qualifying OGs)

Analysis: Dalton Risner surprisingly had to wait for an opportunity to join the Vikings after the regular season started, but once he was in the lineup, he remained a plus guard, especially in pass protection. He was ninth among interior linemen in pass block win rate and didn't allow a sack. He has some uncharacteristic struggles in run blocking — a 3.2 percent blown block rate as opposed to a 1.4 one the year before — but not much about Minnesota's run game worked in 2023.

Age: 24 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 45 receptions, 746 receiving yards, 7 TDs

Analysis: Gabe Davis is a limited all-around receiver who can win in specific areas, leading to huge games. He’s an outside vertical receiver who can make big plays and had 23 receptions of 20 or more yards over the past two seasons. There are times when Davis can disappear, but any team needing a field-stretching element without needing Davis to be a high-volume No. 2 could benefit from his addition.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 Center

Key 2023 Stats: 17 starts, 26 Total Points (20th of 40 qualifying centers)

Analysis: Lloyd Cushenburry is one of the league’s better pass-protecting centers. That’s been the case since his rookie season. In 2023, he was 11th among interior linemen in pass block win rate. But there have been issues in run blocking, where he’s put up blown block rates of 3.4, 5.7 and 3.1 percent over the past three seasons. He has cleaned up some early losses, and there's hope more progression will come for the 26-year-old, four-year starter.

Age: 37 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 iDL

Key 2023 Stats: 6.5 sacks, 10 TFL, 17 QB hits

Analysis: Here’s hoping Calais Campbell plays forever. At 37, Campbell led the Falcons in pressures. That says a lot about the Falcons but also about Campbell, who continues to overpower offensive linemen as he did in his prime. His 17 quarterback hits were his most since 2019, and he can still defend the run. His average tackle was under a yard past the line of scrimmage. He played 86 percent of his snaps on the edge in 2023 but is probably better suited to split his time between there and the interior as he did in Jacksonville.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 3 INTs, 61 solo tackles, 3 forced fumbles

Analysis: Jordan Fuller can be a tackling machine, quick to break on plays in front of him, as he mostly plays deep in the Rams’ split-safety looks. Many of his plays happen down the field with a lack of plays in the box — only 29 percent of his tackles produced a positive play for the defense — but he’s been vital in not allowing negative plays to get worse. Fuller also had a career-high eight passes defensed. After missing most of 2022 with a nagging hamstring injury, he looked closer to his former self.

Age: 33 | FA Position Rank: No. 8 CB

Key 2023 Stats: 2 INTs, 54 solo tackles, 13 passes defensed, 1 forced fumble

Analysis: There was a lot of good from Stephon Gilmore after the 33-year-old veteran's trade to the Cowboys. He continued to be sticky in man coverage, which he played at a high rate, but he was also susceptible to some big plays in both man and zone coverage. He was 99th in yards allowed per coverage snap while he was targeted often because opposing offenses eventually stopped throwing at pick-6 machine DaRon Bland. Still, Gilmore showed off his high-level traits that should continue to age well.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 8 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 1 INT, 16 solo tackles, 3 passes defensed

Analysis: The one-year deal with Detroit didn’t go as expected, as C.J. Gardner-Johnson tore his pec in Week 2. He returned in Week 17 and was on the field for a majority of Detroit’s defensive snaps in the playoffs. After starting as a slot corner, Gardner-Johnson has played more safety over the past two seasons with Philadelphia and Detroit. At his peak, he’s an aggressive ball-hawking defensive back who turned that into six interceptions in 2022. There wasn’t much of a market for Gardner-Johnson after last season, and that’s likely still the case after his missed time in 2023, but if there is a return to health, he could be a great buy-low for a team needing help in the secondary.

Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 iDL

Key 2023 Stats: 23 solo tackles, 5 TFL, .5 sack, 8 QB hits

Analysis: Grover Stewart missed six games in the middle of the season while serving a suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. But when he was on the field, he was a force against the run, as he has been throughout his career. Stewart ranked third among interior linemen in run stop win rate. Stewart can plug the middle and allow a pass-rushing tackle like DeForest Buckner to have better opportunities to get into the backfield. Stewart has been available for the Colts outside of the suspension without a game missed over the previous three seasons.

Age: 31 | FA Position Rank: No. 3 QB

Key 2023 Stats: 78.3 completion percentage, 3 TDs, 0 INT

Analysis: Jacoby Brissett signed with Washington hoping to compete for the starting job after his impressive half-season as Cleveland’s starter. But he was relegated to the backup role when the coaching staff dug their heels in on Sam Howell. Brissett was immediately better when he got a chance to play at the end of the season. He’s a good enough veteran to make starts and win games, likely as a bridge to a young quarterback.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 31 receptions, 414 yards, 1 TD

Analysis: Darnell Mooney is a smooth mover who peaked with 1,055 receiving yards in 2021. Since then, he has struggled to be a bigger piece of an inconsistent and low-volume passing game. He averaged just 0.89 yards per route run in 2023. A team might hope Mooney’s route-running and deep receiving can be unlocked in a new offense, but that would be a low-cost gamble.

Age: 35 | FA Position Rank: No. 4 QB

2023 Key Stats: 3,070 yards, 26 TDs, 8 INTs

Analysis: The good news is Russell Wilson is expected to be had for the vet minimum, or near it, because of the money still owed to him by the Broncos. What’s more difficult is figuring out what Wilson currently is and what’s needed for him to be a successful — or even playable — quarterback again. That might have to look a lot like Wilson’s early years in a highly structured, run-and-play-action-heavy offense that won’t ask Wilson to carry too much on his own. In 2023, Wilson was 23rd in EPA per play while a league-leading 30 percent of his passes were at or behind the line of scrimmage.

Age: 33 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 96 solo tackles, 3.5 sacks, 11 TFL, 6 QB hits, Pro Bowl

Analysis: Bobby Wagner’s instincts have kept him valuable as he just finished his age-33 season. He was the only linebacker with more than 100 tackles that produced a positive play for the defense. He doesn’t have the range he once did, but he’s found ways — and the scheme has helped, especially his 2022 season with the Rams — to make the most of his current abilities.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 62 solo tackles, 4.5 sacks, 8 TFL, 5 QB hits, 1 INT, 1 TD

Analysis: Jordyn Brooks started the season on time after tearing his ACL in Week 17 of 2022. The return was impressive, and it took a bit to get back to form. He was able to play downhill with more snaps as a pass rusher, and he was a more effective blitzer than he’s been in the past. He’s been a great coverage linebacker, but his upside is passable while his run defense stays strong. With a full year removed from the injury, Brooks could be more explosive going forward and could be in a Patrick Queen-like role if he stays in Seattle under Mike Macdonald.

Update: Brooks agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Dolphins.

Age: 26 | Position FA Rank: No. 8 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 79 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 3 PBUs

Analysis: Throughout his career, Jerome Baker has been a versatile linebacker, but as he was asked to play a more traditional off-ball role, his impact dipped. Baker has been a good blitzer but was asked to do so just 11.7 percent of the time after hovering around 25 percent under Brian Flores. Baker has also been a plus in coverage, though his run defense is more of a clean-up tackler on the second level than an aggressive downhill style. He’ll be coming off a wrist injury he suffered in the regular season finale against the Bills following a four-week stint on injured reserve because of a knee injury.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 49 solo tackles, 2.5 sacks, 5 TFL, 9 QB hits, 6 passes defensed

Analysis: At his best, Devin White is an intense downhill linebacker who threw caution to the wind as he charged plays in front of him, which made up for a lack of coverage ability. There was always a big shift in White’s effectiveness and Tampa Bay’s overall performance when Lavonte David was out of the lineup. That crept in when David was on the field but was slightly older. White had a down season as a pass rusher, even though he blitzed more. He’ll still only be 26 at the start of 2024, so a team could have a more defined role for him while pairing him with a plus-coverage teammate to get the most out of his play.

Age: 30 | FA Position Rank: No. 5 OT

Key 2023 Stats: 12 starts

Analysis: Donovan Smith has been serviceable on the right side of Kansas City’s offensive line and has mostly stayed away from the penalties that plagued others on the line. His four holding penalties and one false start aren’t perfect, but they pale in comparison to Jawaan Taylor’s. Smith can also be a solid pass protector early in the down and was 17th among tackles in pass block win rate. He was, however, 51st in pressure rate allowed, which partly came about while having to hold up on extended plays.

Age: 31 | FA Position Rank: No. 8 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 35 receptions, 565 receiving yards, 3 TDs

Analysis: Odell Beckham Jr.’s $15 million price tag was flashy, and the Ravens probably overpaid. But Beckham was good last season when he was on the field. He was 31st in yards per route run and had 10 receptions of 20 or more yards. There were times when he looked like the player of old making big plays out of slants, but his burst to turn those slants into touchdowns was no longer there. Beckham faded down the stretch, but he can still flash high-level play from all over the field. He could be a better receiver with room to work in the slot; he had 2.62 yards per route run on limited snaps.

Age: 25 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 11 starts

Analysis: Ezra Cleveland had some pass protection issues with the Vikings (a four percent pressure rate) and was then traded to the Jaguars, where they didn’t get better (a seven percent pressure rate). However, that’s not the norm for Cleveland, and he’s still a solid run blocker — at worst.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 12 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 7.5 sacks, 7 TFL, 12 QB hits

Analysis: As the third pass rusher for the Cowboys, Dorance Armstrong hasn’t always gotten an extended run, but he’s been a useful piece of that defense. He has eight sacks on third down over the past two seasons. And he has the versatility to line up inside — 12 percent of his snaps came on the interior last season.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 17 starts

Analysis: Jon Runyan has been a solid presence for the Packers as a three-year starter. He has played both guard spots as a starter and settled in at right guard for 2023. He was 11th at the position in pressure rate allowed and was 17th among interior linemen in pass block win rate. Runyan can lose reps early in run blocking, but those reps don’t cancel out the positives.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 9 CB

Key 2023 Stats: 65 solo tackles, 7 TFL, 7 passes defensed, 1 INT

Analysis: Myles Bryant was 13th in yards per coverage snap when he was in the slot. He’s done a little bit of everything in the Patriots' defense. In 2023 alone, he played 64 percent of his snaps in the slot, 20 percent outside and 11 percent at safety. He can be versatile in coverage and aggressive downhill. Bryant had four tackles for loss against the run, which tied for eighth among defensive backs. His seven total tackles for loss tied for fifth.

Age: 25 | FA Position Rank: No. 9 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 4 INTs, 65 solo tackles, 8 passes defensed, 5 TFL

Analysis: Julian Blackmon started his career as a true rangy single-high safety but has moved down to the box over the past two seasons. Putting Blackmon closer to the ball has helped as he was an effective tackler with five tackles for loss and still set a career-high with eight passes defensed. Blackmon tore his Achilles in the middle of 2021, and it looks like he has his quickness back. He still has that single-high safety agility in his bag, making him an asset for any type of defense.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 9 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 42 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 3 sacks, 10 pressures

Analysis: An impressive 20.8 percent of Josey Jewell’s run defense snaps resulted in a tackle. He’s not a flashy linebacker, but Jewell will end up around the ball. He doesn’t make a lot of plays behind the line of scrimmage, but he can be quick to the ball carrier before a play becomes a positive for the offense. His coverage instincts are primarily fine, and he’s shown the ability to keep targets in front of him without getting burnt by tight ends or running backs.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 13 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 10 solo tackles, 8 TFL, 3 sack, 17 pressures

Analysis: After barely getting on the field over the first half of the season with the Eagles, Derek Barnett had 11 quarterback hits in six regular season games with the Texans. His pressure rates in Houston would have been among the best at the position over an entire season. He also had seven tackles for loss against the run. Barnett never reached his full potential with Philadelphia, but his stretch of production in Houston could give a team hope that a true breakout is coming.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 9 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 37 receptions, 406 yards, 4 TDs

Analysis: Kendrick Bourne would be higher on this list if not for a midseason torn ACL. Through the ups and downs of New England’s passing offense in the Mac Jones era, Bourne was the closest thing the Patriots had to a No. 1 receiver. He’s been a solid possession receiver throughout his career — one who shows up on third downs and in the red zone. During the 2021 season, Bourne was 13th in yards per route run and led wide receivers in DVOA. He’ll turn 29 in August and would be a plus to any receiving room that knows what it’s doing.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 8 iDL

Key 2023 Stats: 21 solo tackles, 6 TFL, 6 sacks, 33 pressures

Analysis: Sheldon Rankins had an impressive 2023, ranked seventh at the position in pass rush win rate with his best pass-rushing season by hits and sacks since 2018. After being a rotational player during his final years in New Orleans and his first year with the Jets, the former first-round pick has risen back to a starter-level player over the past two years. His rejuvenation in Houston is something the 30-year-old could continue to build on as an interior pass rusher.

Age: 31 | FA Position Rank: No. 10 SAF

2023 Key Stats: 63 tackles, 1 INT, 5 PBUs

Analysis: Quandre Diggs is a victim of the saturated safety market and Seattle’s 2023 defense. As he noted himself, something is wrong when your deep safety has nearly 100 tackles. Diggs still has the range to make plays and be around the ball in split safety looks and as the single-high safety. He played that post-safety role well in 2020 in his first full year with the Seahawks and pivoted to more two-high when the defense tried to pivot to more modern coverage schemes. He’s already 31 but is just a year removed from his third straight Pro Bowl.

Age: 25 | FA Position Rank: No. 10 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 40 solo tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 11 pressures

Analysis: Tyrel Dodson got the bump when Matt Milano was lost for the season. The former undrafted free agent played well next to Tyrel Bernard, who took over the Milano role. Dodson has been an effective blitzer in his career and kept that up with more volume. He is another player who excels downhill and had eight tackles for loss. He could provide a cheaper, younger option for teams browsing the Queen-White mold.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 QB

Key 2023 Stats: 21 completions, 37 attempts, 203 yards, 3 TDs

Analysis: Tyler Huntley is a former Pro Bowler! Jokes aside, Huntley has filled in admirably enough, usually in less-than-ideal circumstances, when Lamar Jackson hasn’t been on the field. Huntley has the arm and mobility to make plays and could serve as a short-term starter. He’s still just 26 years old.

Age: 28 | FA Position Rank: No. 11 LB

Key 2023 Stats: 25 solo tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 6 pressures

Analysis: Oren Burks has started eight games over the past two years for San Francisco after seven starts in four years in Green Bay. Despite a slender frame, Burks is explosive, allowing splash plays on the field. He can flow to the ball in run defense and was a plus in limited coverage snaps for the 49ers this season. He’s best as a third linebacker, but his athleticism and special teams ability make him a good buy-low for a team in that market.

Age: 31 | FA Position Rank: No. 14 EDGE

Key 2023 Stats: 15 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 12 sacks, 44 pressures

Analysis: Leonard Floyd has had from 9.0 to 10.5 sacks over the past four seasons. From 2020-22, he benefited from being the outside pass rusher alongside Aaron Donald, who took the focus inside. But Floyd continued his production on a one-year deal with the Bills. He was able to convert an average pressure rate to 10.5 sacks, but his production tailed off through the season. Floyd had 11 quarterback hits and 6.5 sacks in the first six weeks and just two games with multiple hits after. He’ll be 32 years old at the start of the 2024 season.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 9 iDL

Key 2023 Stats: 15 solo tackles, 8 TFL, 1 sack, 10 pressures

Analysis: The Titans released Teair Tart midseason despite playing pretty well inside as a run defender. Tart’s seven tackles for loss against the run ranked tied for sixth among all defensive linemen and that was only from the 11 games he played with Tennessee. He’s not an explosive pass rusher, but Tart can take on double teams, blow through guards and read runs to blow up rushing plays as the nose or a three-technique.

Age: 33 | FA Position Rank: No. 11 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 28 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INTs

Analysis: Micah Hyde missed most of 2022 with a neck injury and missed some time as the neck acted up occasionally in 2023. His role shifted upon his return for 2023. He was good in his normal safety duties while needing to fill in some holes around other injuries; Hyde played more in the slot than in previous seasons with the Bills. That didn’t quite suit Hyde, especially as a 33-year-old, but he won’t be expected to play the slot again, even if he re-signs with the Bills. It doesn’t appear like a return is in the cards, though, and retirement could be on the table.

Age: 26 | FA Position Rank: No. 8 OG

Key 2023 Stats: 17 starts

Analysis: John Simpson signed a one-year, $1 million deal with the Ravens, which was a great value after Ben Powers left in free agency. Simpson struggled some with pass blocking — he was fourth among guards in blown block rate — but was a good run blocker. Overall, he’s been effective in his two years as a starter. And at just 27 years old, he can be an affordable plug-and-play option for any offense, especially one that wants to be a force on the ground.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 6 OT

Key 2023 Stats: 14 starts

Analysis: Jermaine Eluemunor has bounced around teams and positions during his seven-year career. He’s been a swing lineman at right guard and both tackle spots. During his first year with the Raiders in 2021, he made three starts at guard but was the starter at right tackle for the past two seasons. He was 28th in pressure rate allowed among tackles, which is passable, but he was a strong run blocker with a 0.9 percent blown block rate, fifth among tackles. He can be at his best on early-down play-action.

Age: 25 | FA Position Rank: No. 12 Safety

Key 2023 Stats: 14 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack

Analysis: Jeremy Chinn had a rough 2023 and missed a chunk of the season because of a quad injury. When he returned, he wasn’t fully in the defensive rotation nor his usual self while on the field. He’s missed time in the past two seasons, which has worn off some of the shine from his first two seasons. The best version of Chinn can bounce around the box, the slot, and near the line of scrimmage. That player would be much higher on this list, but he hasn’t been that since 2021.

Age: 29 | FA Position Rank: No. 11 WR

Key 2023 Stats: 67 receptions, 667 yards, 2 TDs

Analysis: Few players have thrived in the slot more than Tyler Boyd during his tenure with the Bengals. With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins out wide, Boyd has had plenty of space in the middle of the field because, despite his bigger frame (6-foot-2), he’s shifty and can get open. His production has dropped in the past three seasons — just 1.16 yards per route run this year — and he’ll turn 30 in November.

Age: 27 | FA Position Rank: No. 7 QB

Key 2023 Stats: 305 completions, 490 attempts, 3,305 yards, 15 TDs, 9 INTs, 84.6 rating

Analysis: Filling in for Anthony Richardson, Gardner Minshew helped the Colts get to the brink of the playoffs by running an offense based on getting the ball out quickly and peppering the short area. That’s where Minshew has been at his best in his career. He can be a plus backup or good spot-starter — if an offense can live with him occasionally, making some wild decisions and attempting things out of structure that exceed his capabilities.