As the NFL's free agency period kicked off with a flurry of activity, there remains a notable group of star-quality players who have yet to finalize their contracts. Among them are standout talents like Derrick Henry, Danielle Hunter, Calvin Ridley, Tyron Smith, Stephon Gilmore, and Kendall Fuller.
While some big names like Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson, Saquon Barkley, and Brian Burns have already secured deals with new teams, others are still in negotiations as of late Monday evening. The league's legal tampering period began at 12 p.m. EDT on Monday, with the official start of the league year set for 4 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
Here's a rundown of the top 10 remaining free agents:
- Danielle Hunter, Edge Rusher, Minnesota Vikings
- Derrick Henry, Running Back, Tennessee Titans
- Tyron Smith, Left Tackle, Dallas Cowboys
- Calvin Ridley, Wide Receiver, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kendall Fuller, Cornerback, Washington Commanders
- Stephon Gilmore, Cornerback, Dallas Cowboys
- Marquise Brown, Wide Receiver, Arizona Cardinals
- Patrick Queen, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens
- Arik Armstead, Defensive Tackle, San Francisco 49ers
- Chase Young, Edge Rusher, San Francisco 49ers
Additionally, several players received honorable mentions, including Justin Simmons, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Lavonte David, Kenny Moore, Devin White, Jonah Williams, Calais Campbell, Bobby Wagner, Trent Brown, and Curtis Samuel.
These players represent a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, each bringing a unique skill set to the table. As negotiations continue and teams jockey for position, the landscape of the NFL is sure to see further shifts in the coming days.
For more updates on NFL free agency and player signings, stay tuned to the latest news from the league.
