The home stretch of the 2025 NFL season is here, which means we're in the thick of the playoff race . This year's battle for postseason entry is particularly tight, with five different division leaders holding less than a one-game lead entering Week 14.
Not every team has the privilege of partaking in the fight for a playoff appearance, however. There are a handful, like the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans , who are already anticipating the 2026 offseason, when tentpole events like the draft and free agency provide opportunities for restocking. Which got us thinking: Which top pending free agents have the most to gain -- or lose -- in the final weeks of the 2025 season? And which teams could already be eyeing their services?
Here's a look at five of the biggest names set to

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