Williams is a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, recognized for his deep-threat capabilities and athleticism. In the 2024 season, he started nine games, recording nine receptions for 132 yards and one touchdown. His performance is expected to command a contract valued at approximately $10 million to $12 million annually.
Brown is a wide receiver for the Washington Commanders. In the 2024 season, he played in 11 games, recording 35 receptions for 453 yards and one touchdown. His consistent performance is expected to attract a contract in the range of $5 million to $7 million per year.
It has been an up-and-down start to Azeez Ojulari’s NFL career, and the fact that he has only played 29 games in the last three seasons is a big part of that. There is certainly potential, with double-digit tackle and pressure rates and 6.0 sacks in 2024. The support we have seen him show in the run games makes Ojulari an intriguing all-around option for defense. Given the injuries and relative lack of production, we should see Ojulari available at a reasonable price this offseason.
Malcolm Koonce, 25, has shown promise as a pass rusher. After a strong finish to the 2023 season, he suffered a knee injury before the 2024 season, causing him to miss the entire year. A short-term "prove-it" deal would allow Koonce to reestablish his value.
After years of injury woes in Washington, Brandon Scherff has stayed healthy since signing with the Jaguars. Scherff played all 17 possible games for the third consecutive season. Scherff didn’t allow a single sack in 592 pass-blocking snaps this season. Among guards, only Trey Smith of the Chiefs (665) had more pass-blocking snaps without allowing a sack.
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.
In his second season as the Rams’ starting left tackle, Alaric Jackson cut his pressure rate allowed from 7.4% in 2023 to 4.7% in 2024. By raw totals, Jackson cut his hits allowed in half from eight in 2023 to four in 2024. Jackson turns 27 years old in July and has demonstrated an ability to hold up at the most valued offensive line position, which should earn the former undrafted free agent a lucrative multi-year deal.
Byron Murphy is set to head into free agency coming off the best year of his career. He was targeted 119 times in coverage, allowing just a 76.7 passer rating when targeted. That ranked 18th among qualified corners this season. A big part of that was reeling in six interceptions, compared to just four touchdowns allowed when in coverage. This season, his six interceptions tied for the league lead among corners with Marlon Humphrey.
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.
A seasoned offensive tackle, Moses has been a reliable starter since entering the NFL in 2014. In the 2024 season, he played 14 games for the Jets, starting all of them and contributing to the offensive line's stability. His consistent performance is expected to command a contract in the range of $5 million to $7 million per year.
