NFL Free Agency Tracker 2026: Top Fantasy & IDP Targets

Could There Be Sneaky RB Value?

Welcome to the 2026 NFL Free Agency Tracker. This is your hub for every signing across the league.

We’ll break down what each move means for player roles, team needs, and fantasy value so you can stay ahead of the market.

Top 2026 NFL Free Agents

Below are our top 35 skill-position free agents, followed by our top IDP picks.

1. George Pickens, WR

• 2025 team: Dallas Cowboys
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Pickens set career-best marks in targets (137), catches (93), yards (1,429), and TDs (9) with Dallas. He turns 25 in March and is poised to set the market as one of the most coveted WRs if he is not extended or franchise-tagged by the Cowboys.

2. Breece Hall, RB

• 2025 team: New York Jets
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Hall recorded his first 1,000-yard season but had as many 100-yard performances (four) as games under 40 rushing yards for the beleagured Jets. Hall turns just 25 in May and should attract plenty of attention with his breakaway speed and pass-catching ability.

3. Kenneth Walker III, RB

• 2025 team: Seattle Seahawks
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Walker stayed healthy and exceeded 1,000 rushing yards for the second time in four seasons despite splitting time with Zach Charbonnet. Walker exceeded 15 carries in a game five times all season and saw his second-fewest targets. He's got the skill set and breakaway ability to be a feature back and, at 25, should still be in his prime -- according to our aging-curve research.

4. Travis Etienne, RB

• 2025 team: Jacksonville Jaguars
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Etienne rebounded nicely from a down 2024 campaign. He has been durable (two missed games in four seasons), has topped 1,000 rushing yards in three of four seasons, and ranked second among all RBs with 6 TD grabs in 2025. Etienne will be 27 when the 2026 season opens but should find at least a decent market.

5. Kyle Pitts, TE

• 2025 team: Atlanta Falcons
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It all finally came together for Pitts in Year 5. He ranked second among TEs in targets (118), receptions (88), and yards (928). Pitts also increased his TD total for the fifth straight season and should set the market for TEs this offseason.

6. Mike Evans, WR

• 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Injuries derailed Evans in 2025, ending his streak of 1,000-yard seasons at 11. He turns 33 in August, coming off career-worst marks in route rate, yards per route, and yards after catch per reception -- all signs of a player who is well past his prime. A reunion with the Buccanners makes the most sense. 

7. Travis Kelce, TE

• 2025 team: Kansas City Chiefs
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He's not the downfield threat he was during his prime, but even at 36, Kelce remains one of the top pass-catching TEs in football. If he plays in 2026, a reunion with the Chiefs makes the most sense.

8. Alec Pierce, WR

• 2025 team: Indianapolis Colts 
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Pierce led the NFL with 21.3 yards per catch. He finished his fourth season with a career-best 1,003 yards on just 47 receptions, the fewest for any 1,000-yard receiver in 15 years. At 25, Pierce has developed into one of the premier deep threats in the league and will be among the highest-paid free-agent WRs this offseason. 

9. Javonte Williams, RB

• 2025 team: Dallas Cowboys
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The Cowboys gave Williams a one-year, "prove it" deal, and it worked out well for both sides. Williams finally looked healthy again, rushing for a career-best 1,201 yards and scoring 13 total TDs. He turns 26 in April but should be able to parlay his 2025 breakout into a better contract.

11. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR

• 2025 team: New York Giants
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Robinson is coming off back-to-back 140-target campaigns. He exceeded 90 receptions each time and topped 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in 2025. Robinson has proved reliable in the short range but also posted a career-high 9.0-yard average depth of target in 2025 (per PFF). That helped produce a career-best 11.0 yards per catch.

12. Romeo Doubs, WR

• 2025 team: Green Bay Packers
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The Packers are loaded with young WR talent, increasing the chances that Doubs lands with a new team. He turns 26 in April and enters his prime years off a career-best 724 receiving yards and 1.86 yards per route run. 

10. Jauan Jennings, WR

• 2025 team: San Francisco 49ers
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Jennings exceeded expectations over his last two seasons in San Francisco and now will get an opportunity to test the open market. He turns 29 this summer and should get attention as a No. 2-level WR. 

13. David Njoku, TE

• 2025 team: Cleveland Browns
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It was a disappointing 2025 season for Njoku. Injuries cost him six games, and the emergence of Harold Fannin Jr. limited his opportunities. With Fannin locked into Cleveland, Njoku will likely land elsewhere. The nine-year veteran turns 30 in July.

14. Dallas Goedert, TE

• 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles
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After never exceeding 5 TDs in a season, Goedert scored 11 times in 2025. The Eagles appear unlikely to keep the 31-year-old. They've generally made a habit under GM Howie Roseman of extending veteran starters well before they hit the market.

15. Daniel Jones, QB

• 2025 team: Indianapolis Colts 
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Jones resurrected his career, leading the Colts to an 8-4 record before rupturing an Achilles' tendon in Week 14. The late-season timing could impact his market. The best-case scenario would be a reunion in Indianapolis. Jones is headed into just his age-29 season, though, and coming off (arguably?) his best performance as a pro. So he might find interest from other suitors. Kirk Cousins landed a huge free-agent pact with the Falcons despite coming off a midseason Achilles' tear just two years ago (at age 36).

16. Jalen Coker, WR (exclusive rights free agent)

• 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
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Coker missed the first six weeks with a hamstring injury. When healthy, he established himself as the No. 2 WR behind Tetairoa McMillan. Coker really flashed in the postseason with a 9-134-1 line vs. the Rams. His ERFA status means he'll only hit the open market if the Panthers decide they don't want him back. (That seems highly unlikely.)

17. Isaiah Likely, TE

• 2025 team: Baltimore Ravens
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Likely spent most of the past four seasons playing behind and then splitting time with Mark Andrews. Likely has flashed his upside with 11.6 career yards per catch and an 11.1% TD rate. Baltimore extended Andrews during the season, so expect Likely to seek a starting role elsewhere. He turns just 26 in April.

18. Rashid Shaheed, WR

• 2025 team: New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks
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Shaheed joined the Seahawks in a November trade. He saw limited opportunities in a low-volume pass offense that ran through Jaxon Smith-Njigba. We'd still bet on Seattle extending Shaheed after swapping two draft picks for him.

19. Kenneth Gainwell, RB

• 2025 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Gainwell earned a sizable role in his first season with Pittsburgh. Playing all 17 games, the former Eagle tallied 1,023 total yards and 8 scores -- plus a whopping 73 catches. We expect Pittsburgh to try to re-sign him on a short-term deal. But the coaching change and likely Aaron Rodgers departure make the sitaution tougher to read.

20. Deebo Samuel, WR

• 2025 team: Washington Commanders
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Limited by Jayden Daniels' 10 missed games and his own heel injury, Samuel recorded a just-OK 72-727-5 line in 2025. Samuel's age (30) and injury history suggest he may face a thin market in free agency.

21. Rachaad White, RB

• 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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White just handled a career-low 10.1 touches per game, despite seven missed games from Bucky Irving. At 27 (in April), White should be able to find pass-catching work with a new team.

22. Tyler Allgeier, RB

• 2025 team: Atlanta Falcons
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Allgeier brings a physical two-down skill set, but he's been lightly used alongside Bijan Robinson over the past three seasons (9.1 carries per game). The former Round 5 pick hasn't missed a game over that stretch.

23. Keenan Allen, WR

• 2025 team: Los Angeles Chargers
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Allen is a candidate to retire ahead of his age-34 season. He played all 17 games in 2025 but mustered only 9.6 yards per catch and 4 TDs. He hit 50 yards only once over his final 10 games (postseason included).

24. Rico Dowdle, RB

• 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
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Dowdle went off for three games of 130+ rushing yards in 2025. He faded down the stretch, though, and it's unclear if the Panthers want to re-sign him with Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks under contract.

25. J.K. Dobbins, RB

• 2025 team: Denver Broncos
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Dobbins missed the second half of the season with a foot injury. He has now missed 36 games over the past four seasons. But he ran well while leading the Denver backfield before that. The veteran turns 28 in December.

26. Christian Kirk, WR

• 2025 team: Houston Texans
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Houston acquired Kirk in a March trade with the Jaguars. Kirk underwhelmed with 28-239-1 in 13 games, and the Texans drafted two WRs (Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel) on Day 2 last April. Kirk seems headed elsewhere.

27. Isiah Pacheco, RB

• 2025 team: Kansas City Chiefs
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Pacheco averaged 57 rushing yards per game over his first two seasons. But that figure dropped to 38.6 over the past two. He'll need to compete for a role in 2026.

28. Brian Robinson Jr., RB

• 2025 team: San Francisco 49ers
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The 49ers traded for Robinson in August, but he saw only 100 touches behind a healthy Christian McCaffrey. Robinson turns 27 in March.

29. Marquise Brown, WR

• 2025 team: Kansas City Chiefs
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Ten of Brown's 49 catches this past season came in Week 1. At 29 (in June), Brown projects as more of a depth signing than a starter.

30. Chigoziem Okonkwo, TE

• 2025 team: Tennessee Titans
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Okonkwo didn't post a true breakout in 2025, but he still set career highs in targets (79), catches (56), and yards (560). He hits free agency having not missed a game in any of his four seasons.

31. Cade Otton, TE

• 2025 team: Tampa Bay Buccanners 
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Otton remained a high catch rate, low TD rate player in 2025. He ranked fourth among TEs in routes, 12th in catches, and 15th in yards while scoring only once. If Otton returns, he'll work under his fifth OC in five years.

32. Malik Willis, QB

• 2025 team: Green Bay Packers
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Willis proved highly effective in late-season action, completing 27 of 32 attempts for 409 yards. Mix in his rushing appeal, and it's possible he draws interest as a 2026 starter. Willis turns just 27 in May.

33. John Metchie, WR

• 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets
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Metchie's 2025 production ticked up after an October trade to the Jets. He finished with career highs in catches (33), yards (274), and TDs (2) in 12 games. He projects as a No. 4 WR in 2026.

34. Calvin Austin III, WR

• 2025 team: Pittsburgh Steelers
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Austin never became more than a splash player for Pittsburgh. Just note: He tallied six TDs on passes of 20+ air yards over the past two seasons.

35. Jerome Ford, RB

• 2025 team: Cleveland Browns
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Ford's value peaked in 2023 with 248 touches and 1,132 total yards. He managed only 60 touches (in 13 games) this past season, but he should find a No. 3 role in free agency. The Browns appear set in the backfield with Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.

Top 2026 Free Agent Quarterbacks

1. Daniel Jones
2. Malik Willis
3. Marcus Mariota
4. Russell Wilson
5. Joe Flacco
6. Carson Wentz
7. Tyrod Taylor
8. Gardner Minshew
9. Mitchell Trubisky
10. Trey Lance

At QB, it's Jones, Willis, and then everyone else. The most interesting story to watch at this position just might be whether Willis finds a starting gig. The decision by Oregon QB Dante Moore to stay in school probably helps.

Top 2026 Free Agent Running Backs

1. Breece Hall
2. Kenneth Walker III
3. Travis Etienne
4. Javonte Williams
5. Kenneth Gainwell
6. Rachaad White
7. Tyler Allgeier
8. Rico Dowdle
9. J.K. Dobbins
10. Isiah Pacheco
11. Brian Robinson Jr.
12. Jerome Ford
13. Najee Harris
14. Kareem Hunt
15. Jeremy McNichols

Walker let fantasy managers down big time in 2025, though the problem was workload more than performance. Does he land a lead role for 2026 (and beyond)? Or should we quit hoping for more?

And where do emergent 2025 RBs Gainwell and Williams go next?

Top 2026 Free Agent Wide Receivers

1. George Pickens
2. Mike Evans
3. Alec Pierce
4. Wan'Dale Robinson
5. Romeo Doubs
6. Jauan Jennings
7. Jalen Coker (ERFA)
8. Rashid Shaheed
9. Deebo Samuel
10. Keenan Allen
11. Christian Kirk
12. Marquise Brown
13. John Metchie
14. Calvin Austin III
15. Jalen Nailor
16. Dyami Brown
17. Kalif Raymond
18. Kendrick Bourne
19. Sterling Shepard
20. DeAndre Hopkins

This ain't a strong group at receiver. That could mean big money for players such as Pierce and Robinson. Exactly how much they get and where should signal what we can expect.

Top 2026 Free Agent Tight Ends

1. Kyle Pitts
2. Travis Kelce
3. David Njoku
4. Dallas Goedert
5. Isaiah Likely
6. Chigoziem Okonkwo
7. Cade Otton
8. Tyler Higbee
9. Noah Fant
10. Darren Waller

Looking at this list makes it seem even more likely that Pitts is headed for a big payday.

Top 2026 Defensive Free Agents

Below you’ll see a loosely ranked top 20 for this year’s defensive free agent class. Why “loosely”? Because the gap between real-life value and fantasy value can often be even more pronounced on defense.

So don’t consider these the top 20 defensive players available. Consider them the top 20 free agents in expected IDP value. Contract size and landing spot could alter these ranks some. And keep in mind that IDP value can vary quite a bit by scoring format.

Beyond the top 20, you’ll find a particularly interesting group of LBs. This free agent class features nine prominent LB starters who will all be 30 or older when the 2026 begins. That age factor could mean anything from retirement to a multi-year deal for much of that list.

1. Quay Walker, LB

• 2025 team: Green Bay Packers
• 2026 team: 
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The former first-round pick disappointed across his four Green Bay seasons but maintained a starter role throughout. Some team is likely to pay up for his athleticism ahead of his age-26 campaign.

2. Jaelan Phillips, Edge

• 2025 team: Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles
• 2026 team: 
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The Eagles gave a 2026 third-round pick to get Phillips at midseason120. It would be surprising if they don’t manage to extend or re-sign him this offseason.

3. Nick Cross, S

• 2025 team: Indianapolis Colts
• 2026 team: 
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The 24-year-old former third-round pick spent the past two years starting for the Colts and racking up 266 total tackles. He’s a box safety who presents less value in coverage. That could limit the size of his next contract.

4. Devin Lloyd, LB

• 2025 team: Jacksonville Jaguars
• 2026 team: 
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Lloyd’s value -- to the Jaguars and fantasy managers -- wavered across his four seasons there. That the team didn’t exercise the fifth-year option on the former first-round pick points to general disappointment. But he’s also coming off a 5-INT season. Don’t be surprised if someone pays Lloyd well, which could boost his playing time (and fantasy value) going forward.

5. Kamren Curl, S

• 2025 team: Los Angeles Rams
• 2026 team: 
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Curl spent the past two years starting for the Rams after four years spent mostly as a starter in Washington. He’s likely to get paid by someone ahead of his age-27 season. The biggest question looks like whether L.A. can afford to be that team.

6. Nakobe Dean, LB

• 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles
• 2026 team: 
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Dean rebounded from a patellar tendon tear in the first round of the 2025 playoffs to regain his starting gig at midseason. That he pushed first-round rookie Jihaad Campbell out of the lineup signals that Philly considers the veteran the better player at this stage. But Campbell’s arrival might also have signaled the Eagles' expectation to lose Dean this offseason. He should start somewhere in 2026.

7. Jaquan Brisker, DB

• 2025 team: Chicago Bears
• 2026 team: 
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This versatile secondary player looks like a potential building block for a Bears defense short on such players. Count on the former second-round pick getting good money somewhere. That landing spot could determine his specific role and fantasy outlook.

8. Jalen Thompson, S

• 2025 team: Arizona Cardinals
• 2026 team: 
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Thompson’s already seven years deep into his NFL career and spent nearly all that time starting for the Cardinals. This offseason will be interesting for gauging his value first to Arizona, and then to the rest of the league.

9. Dre’Mont Jones, Edge

• 2025 team: Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens
• 2026 team: 
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The Ravens traded just a fifth-round pick to get Jones ahead of the deadline. (That could have become a fourth-rounder if Baltimore had reached the playoffs.) I’d guess they’d like to keep him around, but that’s not a steep enough price to make it imperative. The size of Jones’ contract will be interesting. He managed just 2.5 sacks across nine games with the Ravens, but racked up 15 QB hits over that span. That’s more than he tallied in any of his six previous full seasons, split between Denver and Seattle. Jones turned 29 on Jan. 5.

10. Trey Hendrickson, Edge

• 2025 team: Cincinnati Bengals
• 2026 team: 
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I wouldn’t be shocked if the 31-year-old retires after an injury-riddled 2025. But Hendrickson will certainly be worth rostering if he plays on. He delivered 17.5 sacks each of the previous two seasons while not missing a single game.

11. Reed Blankenship, S

• 2025 team: Philadelphia Eagles
• 2026 team: 
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Blankenship’s nothing special as a player and is coming off his worst pro season in coverage, according to Pro Football Focus. But he likely fared well enough across three starting years in Philly to land in someone’s lineup. And Blankenship has been a decent tackle source with some big-play upside.

12. Geno Stone, S

• 2025 team: Cincinnati Bengals
• 2026 team: 
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Stone snagged 13 INTs over the past three seasons and boosted his fantasy output with a TD return in each of his two Cincinnati seasons. But there’s a reason the Ravens let him hit the open market at 25 off a 7-INT campaign in 2023. And PFF has awarded Stone his two weakest coverage grades and overall grades the past two seasons. His next contract should signal how much the league agrees. 

13. Devin White, LB

• 2025 team: Las Vegas Raiders
• 2026 team: 
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You might think this is absurdly low after White delivered a top-5 fantasy season among LBs in 2025. But that’s the only reason he sits even this high. The former fantasy stud got dumped by Tampa after his fifth season and then couldn’t stick on minimal deals with the Eagles or Texans before landing with the Raiders. Vegas’ coaching change only complicates White’s outlook further.

14. Drake Thomas, LB (RFA)

• 2025 team: Seattle Seahawks
• 2026 team: 
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Thomas shoved Tyrice Knight out of the lineup and then held the job the rest of the way, delivering production as both a blitzer (3.5 sacks) and cover guy (8 passes defensed). We’ll see whether the Seahawks keep Thomas starting or seek an upgrade.

15. Joseph Ossai, Edge

• 2025 team: Cincinnati Bengals
• 2026 team: 
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Ossai hit unrestricted free agency last year before returning to Cincinnati on a modest one-year deal. If this trip to the market goes similarly, it’ll be time to stop paying him fantasy attention.

16. D.J. Wonnum, Edge

• 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
• 2026 team: 
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Wonnum managed just 7 sacks and 10 total QB hits across his two seasons with Carolina, after posting a pair of 8-sack seasons in Minnesota. We’ll see how much interest he draws, but don’t be surprised if he stays irrelevant.

17. Alohi Gilman, S

• 2025 team: Los Angeles Chargers and Baltimore Ravens
• 2026 team: 
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Gilman saw his playing time climb after his early-season trade to the Ravens. If the next coaching staff elects to let him walk, though, we’ll see what the rest of the league thinks. Gilman will turn 29 on Sept. 17.

18. Micah McFadden, LB

• 2025 team: New York Giants
• 2026 team: 
• Contract details: 

McFadden missed basically the whole season after suffering a Week 1 neck injury. We’ll see about his status for 2026, physically and contractually. He flashed upside over two starting seasons with the Giants before the injury.

19. Nahshon Wright, CB

• 2025 team: Chicago Bears
• 2026 team: 
• Contract details: 

The Bears probably didn’t intend for Wright to start after they signed him for just $1.1 million on a one-year in April. But he did and snagged 5 INTs, tied for second most in the league. We’ll see what that means as he heads into his age-28 campaign.

20. Christian Rozeboom, LB

• 2025 team: Carolina Panthers
• 2026 team: 
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Rozeboom topped 120 tackles each of the past two years. But he got just a small, one-year deal on the open market last year. And he trailed second-year LB Trevin Wallace in playing time when both were healthy. We’ll see whether he can find another light depth chart this offseason, but don’t be surprised if Rozeboom’s a 2026 reserve.

The Gilded Group of Aging Scorers

As promised, here’s that list of 30+ LBs who have remained relevant in IDP formats … but might be ready to age out of relevance.

• Kaden Elliss, LB
• Bobby Wagner, LB
• Lavonte David, LB
• DeMario Davis, LB
• Quincy Williams, LB
• Germaine Pratt, LB
• Matt Milano, LB
• Alex Anzalone, LB
• Alex Singleton, LB

I’d bet Ellis remains a starter. Wagner, David, and Davis could all remain options for their current teams … or retire. The rest? We’ll see.

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