The 2025 NFL free agency frenzy may be over, but a wealth of talented players are still seeking new teams. With training camps approaching, these unsigned veterans and high-upside prospects could provide crucial boosts to rosters across the league.
We’ve compiled a list of the top 17 remaining free agents, carefully considering factors like age, positional value, projected future production, and versatility in different schemes. From veteran cornerbacks to impactful pass rushers, there’s still plenty of talent on the market.
Let’s dive in and see who could be making headlines next, starting with a familiar face in the secondary:
1. Rasul Douglas, CB
- 2024 team: Buffalo Bills | Age entering 2025 season: 30
Douglas brings a physical presence to the cornerback position, utilizing his length to disrupt passes and showing a willingness to contribute against the run (five tackles for loss last season). He’s a natural fit in zone defenses, excelling at rerouting receivers and attacking the ball from outside. In 2023, he returned one of his five interceptions for a touchdown and recorded five pass breakups.
2. Amari Cooper, WR
- 2024 team: Buffalo Bills | Age entering 2025 season: 31
While there are subtle signs of decline on Cooper’s recent film, he remains a highly detailed route runner capable of getting open at all levels of the field. Across 14 games with the Browns and Bills last season, he hauled in 44 passes for 547 yards and four touchdowns. Throughout his nine full NFL seasons, Cooper has eclipsed the 1,000-yard receiving mark seven times and boasts 64 career touchdown receptions.
3. Asante Samuel Jr., CB
- 2024 team: Los Angeles Chargers | Age entering 2025 season: 25
Samuel possesses a genuine playmaking mentality at cornerback, showcasing impressive foot quickness and sudden closing speed to break on the ball. A shoulder injury limited him to just four games last season, but in his four years with the Chargers, he’s amassed six interceptions and 26 pass breakups.
4. Mike Hilton, CB
- 2024 team: Cincinnati Bengals | Age entering 2025 season: 31
A high-motor slot corner, Hilton proved his impact with 12 tackles for loss and eight pressures last season. He displays an innate understanding of playing in space as a coverage defender, complemented by an aggressive approach to tackling and blitzing off the edge. Over eight seasons, Hilton has accumulated 13 interceptions, 11.5 sacks, and 34 pass breakups.
5. Keenan Allen, WR
- 2024 team: Chicago Bears | Age entering 2025 season: 33
Allen snagged 70 passes for the Bears last season, scoring seven touchdowns. While he may not be as explosive as in his prime, the veteran is a masterful route runner who consistently finds ways to get open for his quarterback. He fits best as a reliable chain-moving No. 3 receiver, a role he excelled in for Chicago.
6. Brandon Scherff, G
- 2024 team: Jacksonville Jaguars | Age entering 2025 season: 33
Scherff’s refined technique and ability to displace defenders suggest his game will continue to age well. The 2015 top-five pick boasted a 93.8% pass block win rate last year, ranking 14th among guards and marking his second-highest rate in 10 NFL seasons. Scherff can immediately elevate an interior offensive line.
7. Za’Darius Smith, Edge
- 2024 team: Detroit Lions | Age entering 2025 season: 32
Last season, split between the Browns and Lions, Smith recorded nine sacks and 38 pressures. He’s a versatile rusher, capable of winning with speed-to-power and even lining up inside at nose or 3-technique to create one-on-one matchups. Smith could be a valuable rotational edge rusher for a contending team seeking scheme flexibility.
8. Jadeveon Clowney, Edge
- 2024 team: Carolina Panthers | Age entering 2025 season: 32
Clowney tallied 5.5 sacks in 2024, building on a career-high 9.5 sacks the previous season. With his potent combination of straight-line speed and power, he can still consistently impact the pocket (35 pressures last season) and close quickly on quarterbacks off stunts and loops. Entering his 12th professional season, he remains a strong option as a designated pass rusher in sub packages.
9. Matthew Judon, Edge
- 2024 team: Atlanta Falcons | Age entering 2025 season: 33
Judon’s impressive 15.5 sacks in 2022 highlight his past dominance, though his recent tape suggests a slight decline. He managed 5.5 sacks last season in his first year with Atlanta. He’s a savvy pass rusher with a repertoire of counters and occasional speed-to-power moves, but he’s likely best utilized as a situational player rather than an every-down starter in 2025.
10. Jedrick Wills Jr., OT
- 2024 team: Cleveland Browns | Age entering 2025 season: 26
Injuries have unfortunately hampered Wills’ development, limiting him to 13 games over the past two seasons. He was also benched in 2024 due to a “business decision.” However, the 2020 top-10 pick boasts a career pass block win rate of 92.0% (above league average) and could be a compelling reclamation project given his lower-body quickness and movement skills.
11. Justin Simmons, S
- 2024 team: Atlanta Falcons | Age entering 2025 season: 31
Simmons is an exceptional communicator in the secondary, with two interceptions last season and 32 in his career. His ideal fit appears to be as a veteran addition to a split-safety defense.
12. Julian Blackmon, S
- 2024 team: Indianapolis Colts | Age entering 2025 season: 27
Blackmon recorded three interceptions in 2024 and seven over the past two seasons. His tape showcases excellent post and deep-half range, making him a fit for any defensive system. He also consistently racked up over 85 tackles in each of the last two seasons.
13. Kyzir White, LB
- 2024 team: Arizona Cardinals | Age entering 2025 season: 29
White is an off-ball linebacker with impressive run-and-hit capabilities, evidenced by his nine tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks last season. He possesses the pursuit speed to track the ball to the edges and has collected six interceptions and 16 pass breakups in his career. White has the potential to be a three-down contributor for his next team.
14. Ogbo Okoronkwo, Edge
- 2024 team: Cleveland Browns | Age entering 2025 season: 30
Expectations were high for Okoronkwo after he signed with Cleveland in 2023, particularly given his short-area closing speed and lower-body flexibility when rushing the passer. However, he only managed 7.5 sacks over two seasons with the Browns. At 6-foot-2 and 250 pounds, he’s best suited as a situational pass rusher who could thrive with schemed fronts and favorable matchups.
15. Will Hernandez, G
- 2024 team: Arizona Cardinals | Age entering 2025 season: 30
A knee injury cut Hernandez’s 2024 season short after just five games. Despite that, the veteran guard has maintained a pass block win rate over 94% in each of the past three seasons and is a strong, physical run blocker. His effective footwork on contact and powerful pop are evident on film. At 30, he still has the potential to be a starter.
16. Von Miller, Edge
- 2024 team: Buffalo Bills | Age entering 2025 season: 36
Flashes of Miller’s elite ability to win one-on-one off the edge are still present due to his varied pass-rush repertoire. However, his lower-body quickness has diminished with age, impacting his ability to run the arc at full speed. While he boasts an incredible 129.5 career sacks, he recorded just 6.0 in 2024. After being released by Buffalo, teams may look to sign him as a rotational edge rusher for obvious passing situations.
17. Marcus Williams, S
- 2024 team: Baltimore Ravens | Age entering 2025 season: 28
Injuries have unfortunately plagued Williams’ tenure in Baltimore, as he’s missed at least six games in each of his last three seasons. Nevertheless, he possesses the coveted over-the-top range that every NFL secondary desires. With 20 career interceptions, Williams remains a player capable of creating game-changing plays.
