NFL Free Agency Week 1: Top 5 players still available on the market ft. Odell Beckham Jr.
A week has passed since the start of the NFL free agency period, and during this time we have witnessed a plethora of player movements across the league. Although the teams didn't waste any time signing players who were available on the market, there are still some outstanding players available who might help numerous teams.
In this piece, we are going to discuss the top five players who are still available on the market. They could soon be signed by the teams in the coming days or weeks.
Players still available in NFL Free Agency:
#1. Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. recently worked out in front of multiple teams and is still on the market. OBJ, who won the Super Bowl in 2022 with the Los Angeles Rams, could still be a valuable addition to any team.
Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets will be worth keeping an eye on OBJ's sweepstakes as the momentum builds in their favor. In his last healthy season, Beckham Jr. had four catches for 537 yards and scored five touchdowns in 14 games.
#2. Lamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson was placed under the non-exclusive franchise tag and is not a regular free agent. However, he may still be talked into a new deal, and if the Baltimore Ravens do not match the qualifying offer, the former MVP will be available to any team in exchange for just two first-round picks.
Teams have shied away from exhibiting interest in Jackson, but that might change as we get closer to the 2023 NFL Draft. Jackson is by far the best free agent available in the NFL, and any team can come in and sign him to a deal that works for all parties involved.
Despite his injury troubles, Jackson remains one of the league's best quarterbacks and can instantly elevate a team to Super Bowl contention.
#3. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson
Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was a key player in the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl run last season and is one of the top free agents available in the ongoing NFL Free Agency.
While there is significant interest in the 25-year-old great safety, many believe he will re-sign with the Eagles. Johnson has the potential to become a franchise cornerstone for many teams in the years to come, which is why he is being heavily pursued in NFL Free Agency. In 13 games last season, he recorded 61 solo tackles, six assists, one sack and six interceptions.
#4. Dalton Schultz
Dalton Schultz is a player who could have a lot of suitors in the upcoming days of the 2023 NFL Free Agency period. He is only 26 years old and has already proven to be one of the top tight ends.
With the addition of Brandin Cooks to the Dallas Cowboys, it seems like they are preparing for the loss of Schultz to their offense. Schultz has been a key member of the Cowboys offense for several years, and it will be intriguing to see where he ends up by the end of NFL Free Agency. In 15 games last season, he had 57 catches for 577 yards and five touchdowns.
#5. Bobby Wagner
Despite a poor year for the Los Angeles Rams, Bobby Wagner stood his ground and performed at an elite level. He was cut by the franchise after just one year, and is now a player to keep an eye on in NFL Free Agency.
Wagner is being recruited heavily by many teams' players, and a return to Seattle is quite possible for him. Last season, Wagner played in every single game and had 81 solo tackles, 59 assists, 6.0 sacks and two interceptions.
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