Most teams are getting smarter about keeping their best players. That's partly why the list of 2026 potential free agents below has already been decimated by a slew of forward-thinking clubs that locked up young stars. (Or they just trade them to the Packers .)

Still, there are a lot of intriguing options, especially among pass rushers, pass catchers and offensive linemen. Without further ado, our way-too-early look at the top 25 free agents of 2026. Rank 1

Nik Bonitto Denver Broncos · Edge

Having just earned his first Pro Bowl selection with 13.5 sacks, Bonitto is not a one-year wonder, but a player who steadily built his game to become an unpredictable, every-down difference maker. Solidifying those gains in 2025 will net him a quarterback-like contract. Rank 2

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