With training camps across the NFL getting underway over the next few weeks, something interesting is happening.
There are a lot of high profile, big-named free agents in the NFL yet to be signed.
Sure, every season the NFL has several veterans that will wait it out to sign new contracts. It’s an easy excuse for long-tenured players who don’t necessarily want to or need to participate in voluntary OTAs or veteran minicamps. Just wait to sign the contract, and you don’t have to worry about anything other than enjoying your offseason.
For example, for years, Jadeveon Clowney waits until late into the summer to sign with a new team. He’s currently a free agent, but so are an unusual number of high-profile NFL players.
Maybe we get a super late free agency wave. It’s happened before. But it’ll be really interesting to see where these names eventually wind up.
Tyreek Hill, WR
The NFL is treating Tyreek Hill like his better days are behind him.
The 32-year-old suffered a devastating dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments (including his ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus) during Week 4 of the 2025 season. There’s some doubt if he’ll even play this season.
Even though Hill has had his own share of off the field drama, he had 1,799 receiving yards just two seasons ago. In 2024, he was just 41 yards shy of eclipsing 1,000 receiving yards.
Stefon Diggs, WR
Even though he’s no longer a top-flight receiver, Diggs eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards and helped lead the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl last season.
In a recent video uploaded to his YouTube channel, Diggs claimed there isn’t a single No. 2 wide receiver better than him in the entire NFL. Even though that might be a reach, and he’s had some off the field headlines this offseason, he definitely deserves to be on a roster and has a bit of juice left.
Joey Bosa, EDGE
Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC linebacker Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers during the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Once one of the most dominant pass rushers in football, Bosa is another player over 30 who is getting overlooked.
He’s not the player he once was, and is perhaps holding out to try and cash in on what once was, but he had 29 tackles and five sacks in 15 games last year with the Buffalo Bills and a career-high five forced fumbles.
Deebo Samuel, WR
Once one of the NFL’s best players, Samuel feels forgotten after moving on from Kyle Shanahan’s unique role for him with the San Francisco 49ers.
Last year with the Washington Commanders, Samuel caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns. He rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown, also.
Taylor Decker, LT
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) takes the field during introduction before the between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. It was a big surprise when the Detroit Lions released their longtime left tackle in Decker. He spent 10 years with the Lions and made his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2024 – not too long ago.
At 32, it’s safe to say Decker’s better days are behind him, but he’d be a good veteran somewhere.
Mekhi Becton, iOL
This one is a bit strange, as Becton is still just 27 and was a former first-round draft pick.
After transitioning from tackle to guard, Becton was able to revive his career. He started 14 games for the Los Angeles Chargers last year and would be a viable depth option or spot starter elsewhere next season.
