We will have 2025 NFL Free Agency news reactions on YouTube the day the news breaks from our Underdog NFL account. Josh Norris and Hayden Winks have also previewed the free agency class in this (upcoming) video to find the strengths and weaknesses of each position, while making some predictions on landing spots. The lists below are projecting the largest contracts signed. Huge shoutout to Over The Cap for their updated information.

2025 NFL Free Agents - QB

1. Sam Darnold - Vikings won't let 14 wins, 36 TDs leave with the tag there.

2. Russell Wilson - Not for everyone, Steelers could use transition tag here.

3. Daniel Jones - Goal is to Darnold this. He likely needs backup season first.

4. Mac Jones - The 27yo added 7 more starts, only beating the Titans twice.

5. Jameis Winston - Pro: 7.2 YPA. Con: 12 INTs in 7 starts. Gunslinger bridge.

6. Justin Fields - He was only traded for a 6th-rounder last offseason.

7. Marcus Mariota - 4 TDs and 8.3 YPA on 44 attempts as Daniels' mentor.

8. Mason Rudolph - 6.8 YPA with 24:20 TD:TO ratio in 18 career starts.

9. Andy Dalton - The 37yo can spot start and teach, if he doesn't retire.

10. Jacoby Brissett - Only 2 TDs in 5 starts. His value is in QB2 leadership.

• Cut candidates: Aaron Rodgers (possible), Kirk Cousins (possible), Gardner Minshew (likely)

• Trade candidates: Geno Smith (doubtful), Derek Carr (possible), Will Levis (possible)

2025 NFL Free Agents - WR

1. Tee Higgins - The $26M tag is at least better than letting him walk.

2. Chris Godwin - Productive. Beloved. Versatile. Just has broken ankle.

3. Marquise Brown - 28yo was injured on "prove it" deal. Big postseason?

4. Amari Cooper - 31yo peaked at 54% snaps in BUF. Cleared 2.0 YPRR.

5. Keenan Allen - 33yo claims CHI, LA, or retirement in this podcast.

6. DeAndre Hopkins - 1.56 YPRR in part-time role with KC. Now 33yo.

7. Josh Palmer - 47 YPG in last 3 seasons as low-end starter with Herbo.

8. Stefon Diggs - 32yo coming off 62 YPG and November ACL surgery.

9. Diontae Johnson - Traded for Day 3 pick swap before being waived.

10. Elijah Moore - 25yo slot bottomed out at 5.3 YPT, 32 YPG in 2024.

• Cut candidates: Davante Adams (likely), Christian Kirk (possible), Deebo Samuel (doubtful), Tyler Lockett (likely), Allen Lazard (likely), Kendrick Bourne (likely)

• Trade candidates: Garrett Wilson (doubtful), DK Metcalf (doubtful), Cooper Kupp (possible), Michael Pittman (doubtful), Treylon Burks (possible)

• Restricted free agents (likely to return): Kavontae Turpin, Bo Melton

2025 NFL Free Agents - TE

1. Juwan Johnson - 29yo coming off career high 32 YPG, 56% success.

2. Mike Gesicki - Career-best 63% success. Receiving only TE at 30yo.

3. Zach Ertz - Somehow was fantasy's TE10 per game at 33 years old.

4. Tommy Tremble - 25yo who can block. 3rd-rounder maxed at 20 YPG.

5. Tyler Conklin - "Conk Daddy" averaged 32 YPG with Jets. Now 30yo.

6. Kylen Granson - Backup slot. 27yo's best game was 65% snaps.

7. Hunter Long - 27yo Sean McVay fascination. Receiver type of body.

8. Johnny Mundt - Spot starter and willing blocker. 30yo.

9. Mo Alie-Cox - Perhaps the biggest man to catch a football.

10. Harrison Bryant - Somewhere Evan Silva is yelling MFin Mackey Award.

• Cut candidates: Evan Engram (possible), Noah Fant (likely)

• Trade candidates: Mark Andrews (doubtful), Kyle Pitts (possible)

• Restricted free agents (likely to return): Lucas Krull, Stone Smartt, Peyton Hendershot, Tucker Fisk, Quintin Morris

2025 NFL Free Agents - RB

1. Aaron Jones - 1,546 total yards were his 2nd most ever. Now 31yo.

2. Rico Dowdle - Career 52% rush success and 4.8 yards per touch. 27.

3. J.K. Dobbins - 9.9 YPC in Weeks 1-2. 3.8 YPC Weeks 3-18. Only 26.

4. Najee Harris - Between 4.0-4.4 yards per touch every year. Sponge.

5. Cam Akers - 4.3 YPC was most since achilles tear. 26yo big play threat.

6. Javonte Williams - 4 broken tackles on 139 carries. Pass pro type.

7. Khalil Herbert - 27yo analytics darling has maxed at 152 touches.

8. Ty Johnson - 10.8 yards on 32 targets with BUF. 28yo specialist.

9. Kareem Hunt - 0 runs of 25+ yards in last 3 years. 30yo sponge.

10. Elijah Mitchell - 4.7 yards on 355 career touches. A "hammy guy".

• Cut candidates: Austin Ekeler, Devin Singletary, Antonio Gibson, Zack Moss, Raheem Mostert, Zamir White, Ty Chandler, Miles Sanders

• Trade candidates: Breece Hall, Travis Etienne

• Restricted free agents (likely to return): Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, Emanuel Wilson, Chris Rodriguez

2025 NFL Free Agents - OT

1. LT Dan Moore - 1,000 snaps at LT in all 4 seasons. OT11 in PB Win Rate.

2. LT Ronnie Stanley - 850 snaps for 1st time since '19. 31yo ex-1st rounder.

3. LT Alaric Jackson - 26yo sat with LA stars in Week 18 rest game. Nimble.

4. LT Cam Robinson - 8-year fringe starter. Traded to MIN in a Day 3 swap.

5. OT Cornelius Lucas - 34yo. 1 sack on 255 reps. OT8 in run block win rate.

6. LT Jedrick Wills - 26yo ex-1st rounder benched/injured (knee) in odd '24.

7. LT Jaylon Moore - 28yo Trent Williams pupil in SF. 12 career starts.

8. LT Tyron Smith - 34yo HOF candidate could retire after 1 Jets season.

9. RT Morgan Moses - Steady 34yo coming off career-low run blocking.

10. LT D.J. Humphries - Midseason relief in KC with unstable consistency.

11. OT Joseph Noteboom - Career swing tackle with Sean McVay.

2025 NFL Free Agents - OG

1. RG Trey Smith - KC's most underrated player. In line to be richest OG.

2. RG Kevin Zeitler - 35yo dominated in lone Lion season. Will he retire?

3. RG Brandon Scherff - 33yo ex-1st rounder. Out of spotlight in JAX.

4. LG Patrick Mekari - 27yo with 685+ career snaps at LT, LG, C, and RT.

5. LG Teven Jenkins - 27yo ex-2nd rounder was a bright spot on CHI OL.

6. RG Mekhi Becton - Much better inside in run-heavy PHI system. 26yo.

7. RG Zack Martin - 34yo 1st-ballot HOF may retire after ankle surgery.

8. RG Dalton Risner - 30yo 2nd-rounder switched from LG to RG in MIN.

9. LG Ben Bredeson - Helped to be sandwiched by Wirfs/Barton. 27yo.

10. LG Aaron Banks - 27yo 2nd-rounder had best run block grade in '24.

11. IOL Lucas Patrick - 32yo with equal snaps at LG, C, RG. LG in NO.

12. IOL Evan Brown - 29yo UDFA went from LG-C-RG in DET-SEA-ARI.

13. LG Robert Jones - 26yo UDFA played 1,000 snaps on bad MIA OL.

14. RG Liam Eichenberg - 27yo ex-2nd rounder struggled on MIA OL.

15. RG Will Fries - 27yo 2-year starter coming off tibia fracture in IND.

• Cut candidates: Joel Bitonio

2025 NFL Free Agents - C

1. Drew Dalman - 26yo mauler in ATL. Incredible athlete. Joy to watch.

2. Ryan Kelly - 32yo played 9 years in IND. IOL10 in Pass Block Win Rate.

3. Austin Corbett - Biceps blowout in 1st year at C. Played RG before. 29.

4. Coleman Shelton - 30yo UDFA somehow was IOL15 in PBWR in CHI.

5. Bradley Bozeman - 31yo has had pass pro issues. Run-based vet.

6. Josh Myers - 3-year starter as a 2nd-rounder. Was a GB weak spot.

7. Brady Christensen - 4 emergency C starts. 3rd-rounder can play all 5.

2025 NFL Free Agents - EDGE

1. Josh Sweat - 28yo with 12% pressure rate in 16 games with PHI.

2. Khalil Mack - 34yo is average pass rusher, physical run stopper.

3. Demarcus Lawrence - 33yo missed '24 (foot). Physical Pro Bowler.

4. Chase Young - 11% pressure in rebound season (knee dislocation).

5. Dante Fowler - 12% pressure led to 10.5 sacks. 31yo still some.

6. Dayo Odeyingbo - 12 sacks in '23. 11% pressures in '24. Big EDGE.

7. Malcolm Koonce - 2024 pre-season ACL tear hides 8 sacks in '23.

8. Matt Judon - Sacks per game: NE (0.84), ATL (0.32). Now 33yo.

9. Hasson Reddick - Lit millions on fire with holdout. Then 1.0 sacks.

10. Baron Browning - 26yo had 2.0 sacks in 8 games with Cardinals.

11. K'Lavon Chaisson - 26yo ex-1st rounder had career-best 5.0 sacks.

12. Azeez Ojulari - 11% pressure in age-24 year. 6.0 sacks in 11 games.

13. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka - 26yo 32nd-overall pick maxed at 5.0 sacks.

14. Darrell Taylor - 28yo with 3.0+ sacks in all 4 years. 2nd rounder.

15. Charles Omenihu - Only 6 regular season games. Had a nice '23.

16. Marcus Davenport - Only 6 games in last 2 years. 29yo with upside.

• Cut candidates: Preston Smith (possible), Samson Ebukam (likely), Von Miller (likely), Jadeveon Clowney (likely), Tyquan Lewis (possible)

• Trade candidates: Trey Hendrickson (doubtful), Bryce Huff (possible), Joey Bosa (possible)

2025 NFL Free Agents - DT

1. DT Milton Williams - DT5 in Pass Rush Win Rate. 13% pressure. 26yo.

2. 3T Osa Odighizuwa - DT12 in PRWR. 11% pressure. 27yo.

3. 3T Javon Hargrave - 7+ sacks in 3-straight. Then torn triceps. 32yo.

4. 3T Javon Kinlaw - DT15 in PRWR. 8% pressure. 27yo 1st-rounder.

5. NT D.J. Jones - DT2 in Run Stop Win Rate. 6% pressure. Nose.

6. NT B.J. Hill - 50+ tackles and 3+ sacks in 4-straight. Versatile 30yo.

7. 3T Levi Onwuzurike - 10% pressure. 27yo ex-2nd rounder. Lighter.

8. DT Jarran Reed - 11% pressure and 4.5 sacks. 32yo.

9. NT Benito Jones - 8% pressure at 335 pounds. 27yo.

10. NT Folorunso Fatukasi - 30yo run stopper.

11. 3T Calais Campbell - DT9 in PRWR as a 38yo on new team. Legend.

12. DT Poona Ford - 7% pressure. Stocky 29yo.

13. DT Sebastian Joseph-Day - 30yo has been on 3 teams in 2 years.

14. NT Tershawn Wharton - 8% pressure as ex UDFA. 0-tech snaps on KC.

15. 3T Solomon Thomas - 8% pressure. 30yo.

• Cut candidates: Grady Jarrett (possible), Denico Autry (possible), Sheldon Rankins (possible), Raekwon Davis (likely), Larry Ogunjobi (possible), A'Shawn Robinson (possible), Tim Settle (likely)

2025 NFL Free Agents - LB

1. Zack Baun - 1st-Team All Pro in 1st season as off-ball LB. PHI gem.

2. Tyrel Dodson - 27yo coverage LB. Career-high 107 tackles.

3. Robert Spillane - Iffy coverage but he'll hit you decent. 158 tackles.

4. Nick Bolton - KC MLB. Search "Bolton" from SullyFootball on X.

5. Ernest Jones - 114+ tackles in 3-straight, but traded twice. 25yo.

6. Jerome Baker - 5.75 tackles per game in 6-straight seasons. 28yo.

7. Jamien Sherwood - 109 tackles, plus coverage in 1st starting year.

8. Dre Greenlaw - 120+ tackles in 2022/23. Then torn achilles. 28yo.

9. E.J. Speed - Coverage liability but had 103 tackles. Now 30yo.

10. Lavonte David - 6 sacks in Bowles' blitz scheme. Zone coverage.

11. Bobby Wagner - 95 tackles, 3 sacks. Slow in coverage. 35yo.

• Cut candidates: Kenneth Murray (possible), Alex Singleton (likely), Cole Holcomb (likely)

2025 NFL Free Agents - S

1. S Justin Reid - Versatile man coverage skills. 83+ tackles in 3-straight.

2. S Jevon Holland - Versatile 25yo who can play in the box. 96-tackle year.

3. FS Andre Cisco - Traditional deep safety. 8 INTs in 3 years. 25yo.

4. SS Talanoa Hufanga - 2022 1st Team All Pro. Then ACL. Then wrist. 26yo.

5. SS Jeremy Chinn - Box safety with slot skills. 27yo former 2nd-rounder.

6. FS Julian Blackmon - 27yo deep safety in Gus Bradley's zone scheme.

7. FS Camryn Bynum - 26yo deep safety out of Flores' aggressive scheme.

8. SS Tre'von Moehrig - 25yo box with 104 tackles. Worse coverage.

9. Xavier Woods - Versatile 30yo. Career high 119 tackles, 3 INTs. 100% snaps.

10. FS Marcus Williams - 20 INTs in first 7 years. Then benched in BAL. 28yo.

11. S Harrison Smith - Versatile zone coverage vet. 36yo retiree candidate.

• Cut candidates: Amani Hooker (possible), Geno Stone (possible)

2025 NFL Free Agents - CB

1. Carlton Davis - 52% man. 42% press. Physical outside CB for Lions.

2. D.J. Reed - 28yo feisty outside CB opposite Sauce Gardner. Consistent.

3. SCB Mike Hilton - 31yo well-liked baller. Bright spot in CIN secondary.

4. Charvarius Ward - Big 29yo coming off down year w/ injuries. '23 All Pro.

5. Brandon Stephens - 27yo outside CB in Ravens all-encompassing scheme.

6. Byron Murphy - Versatile 27yo under Flores. 6 INTs moving inside-out.

7. Rasul Douglas - 30yo zone CB with outlier (bad) ball production.

8. Kristian Fulton - 27yo 2nd-rounder bounced back in LAC zone defense.

9. Asante Samuel Jr. - 82% zone CB in 180-lb frame. 4 games (shoulder).

10. Eric Stokes - 26yo 1st-round bust played outside in GB zone defense.

11. SCB Jourdan Lewis - 30yo had career-high 71 tackles in Zimmer's DEF.

12. SCB Noah Igbinoghene - 41% press in blitz-heavy DEF. Ex-1st-rounder.

13. Paulson Adebo - Promising 26yo in NO, but he broke his femur.