Haason Reddick, 30, has been a dynamic pass rusher for the Jets. In the 2024 season, he recorded 1 sack and 14 tackles. His ability to generate pressure off the edge would provide the Cardinals with a versatile pass rusher. Reddick is expected to seek a contract in the range of $8 million per year.
Ronnie Stanley, 30, has been a stalwart on the Ravens' offensive line. In the 2024 season, he started all 17 games, earning a Pro Bowl selection. His experience and proficiency in pass protection would solidify the Cardinals' offensive line. Stanley is anticipated to command a contract around $15 million annually.
Chase Young, 25, has shown flashes of his former Defensive Rookie of the Year form with the Saints. In the 2024 season, he recorded 5.5 sacks and 31 tackles. His potential to return to elite form would be a great addition to the Cardinals' defense. Young is expected to seek a contract in the range of $12 million per year.
Dante Fowler, 30, has been a productive pass rusher for the Commanders. In the 2024 season, he recorded 10.5 sacks and 39 tackles. His experience and ability to generate pressure would provide the Cardinals with a seasoned edge rusher. Fowler is likely to command a contract around $10 million annually.
D.J. Reed is perhaps the top option in free agency. While his passer rating allowed (87.1) ranked just 50th this season, it is his consistency that is key. That was the highest passer rating allowed by Reed since his second year in the league. That is five years with a passer rating allowed of 87.1 or lower. Reed has allowed more than two touchdowns in coverage only once in his career, back in 2021.
Baun had an impressive 23.8% tackle rate on run plays and finished with 151 total tackles, which was fifth among linebackers. In coverage, Baun was solid, allowing just an 80.5 passer rating against and just 5.6 yards per target. When he did blitz, he had a 19.3% pressure rate and 3.5 sacks. His main impact was certainly felt in the run game, but he was far from a liability in the passing game, either. Baun could easily continue to be an every-down linebacker and should get a multi-year deal in free agency or remain with the Eagles.
Milton Williams, 25, has been a disruptive force on the Eagles' defensive line. In the 2024 season, he recorded five sacks and 24 tackles. His versatility and pass-rushing ability would strengthen the Cardinals' interior defensive line. Williams is expected to seek a contract in the range of $8 million per year.
Sweat's pressure rate of 14.1% ranks outside the top 60 at the position. However, Sweat was impactful with those pressures, resulting in eight sacks. The lack of elite pass-rushers in this class boosts Sweat’s overall value in free agency, given the impact the pass rush can have on a game.
Trey Smith, 25, has been a cornerstone of the Chiefs' offensive line. In the 2024 season, he started all 17 games. His proficiency in both pass protection and run blocking would significantly bolster the Lions' offensive line. Smith is anticipated to seek a contract in the range of $10 million per year.
Tee Higgins has put together a very solid body of work since he entered the NFL in 2020. Over the last five years, he has 4,595 receiving yards. While his 65.6 yards per game only rank 26th, he has played four of those seasons effectively as the No. 2 option to Ja’Marr Chase. Throughout his time in the NFL, Higgins ranks 10th at the position in success rate (59.8%) and 13th at the position in terms of touchdowns. The 2024 season was Higgins’ best in terms of touchdowns (10) despite only playing in 12 games.
