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With the 2025 NFL regular season now past the halfway point, Spotrac has identified an early list of pending unrestricted free agents to begin to watch, including potential price points for each.
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Quarterbacks
Daniel Jones (28, Colts)
At this point the only question appears to be if the Colts and Jones will come to terms on an agreement that keeps him off of the open market next March. A mid-February franchise tag can be used to buy more time as needed, but the estimated $45M tender won’t be far off from where Jones’ next pay day ends up. The 28-year-old currently projects to a 4 year, $187M contract ($46.7M APY) contract in our system, but Brock Purdy’s $53M per year is a likely negotiating floor.
Aaron Rodgers (42, Steelers)
While it seems likely that Rodgers hangs up the cleats after 2025, Pittsburgh doesn’t exactly possess a viable QB1 to replace him with at present time. Any sort of return likely comes with a similar/identical price tag to his 2025 campaign ($10M guaranteed).
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Running Backs
Breece Hall (24, Jets)
Despite solid offers, the Jets held on to Hall through the November trade deadline, and now hold his fate as he approaches free agency for the first time. A franchise tag ($14Mish) seems unlikely, as does a return to a discombobulated Jets offense. The 24-year-old carries a $10.5M APY valuation right now.
Kenneth Walker (25, Seahawks)
Walker’s overall usage and therefore production has fallen off the past two seasons, and he doesn’t appear to be a factor in the passing game in Seattle’s current system, but this is a proven, consistently well-rounded offensive weapon. The 25-year-old holds a $9M APY valuation heading toward the open market.
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Wide Receivers
George Pickens (24, Cowboys)
The change of scenery from Pittsburgh to Dallas has done Pickens well, who has been a perfect complementary weapon for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and the Cowboys’ offense. Will he be satisfied with complementary weapon pay on the open market this March? Tee Higgins’ $28.75M APY is the current WR1b floor, and Pickens projects slightly above $29M per year in our system.
Alec Pierce (25, Colts)
Pierce posted career-highs in both yards (824) and TDs (7) in 2024, and is in range for those types of numbers again in 2025, despite a bit less usage. He’s a high-upside WR3, with borderline WR2 potential on paper, but the 2nd-Rounder out of Cincinnati will likely be seeking money in the latter range this March. Mathematically however, Pierce heads into the winter months as a $16M APY player.
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Tight Ends
Kyle Pitts (25, Falcons)
While the days of a possible “generational-talent” hopeful, drafted #4 overall back in 2021 are long gone, Pitts has rounded into a formidable offensive weapon in each of the past two seasons. The 25-year-old holds a $12M APY valuation in our system, and a $14M+ franchise tag could also be an option here.
Mark Andrews (29, Ravens)
Andrews is finishing off a 5 year, $60M contract in Baltimore that has provided plenty of value for the Ravens since 2021. As the production wanes however, so too will the opportunity for multi-year guarantees on the open market. Andrews is likely in line for a 1-2 year, heavily incentive-based contract that ranges from $7.5M - $12M in overall potential value.
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Offensive Tackles
Braden Smith (29, Colts)
Smith agreed to a $6.5M pay cut to remain in Indy this past March, and has proved himself worthy of a raise through consistency and reliability. The 29-year-old approaches free agency with a $13.6M APY valuation in our system putting him on track for a 4 year deal worth nearly $60M.
Braxton Jones (26, Bears)
Jones has battled injuries and overall subpar play to begin his career. A 5th-round pick out of Southern Utah, Jones might be viewed as more of a depth piece heading into free agency, but this is a position that always seems to pay, even at the bottom of the market.
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Guards
Ed Ingram (26, Texans)
A 2nd-round pick out of LSU, Ingram is peaking at the right time, with his first go in free agency right around the corner. The 26-year-old currently projects toward a 3 year, $39M deal in our system.
David Edwards (28, Bills)
Edwards has rounded into one of the better blindside protection guards in all of football, and should be in line for a healthy raise over his current $3M AAV. Mathematically, a move to near the top of the market ($20M per year) is in play, though the Bills may be hard-pressed to come in at that number.
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Centers
Tyler Linderbaum (25, Ravens)
The 25-year-old has started all but two games since entering the league #25 overall out of Iowa back in 2022. There’s a top of the market contract coming for Linderbaum in the very near future, most likely by way of an extension from Baltimore.
Connor McGovern (28, Bills)
McGovern is finishing off a 3 year, $22M free agent contract in Buffalo this year, and has been both reliable, and durable throughout his Bills’ tenure. He carries a $16M APY valuation with him toward the open market.
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Interior Defensive Linemen
John Franklin-Myers (29, Broncos)
The 29-year-old has been a model of consistency on the D-Line for the better part of 5 seasons now, finishing off a 2 year, $15M deal with the Broncos this season. He’s a 2 year, $16M player in our system currently.
Travis Jones (26, Ravens)
Jones has produced largely under the radar in 3+ seasons with Baltimore, but the 3rd round pick out of UConn should draw some attention if allowed to test the open market next March. He’s a 3 year, $24M valuation in our system.
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Edge Defenders
Trey Hendrickson (31, Bengals)
Despite a down year production-wise, the 31-year-old 4x Pro Bowler should garner plenty of attention if allowed to test the open market next Spring. Will age limit his ability to secure a multi-year guarantee? Hendrickson currently carries a $23.5M APY valuation in our system.
Joey Bosa (30, Bills)
Bosa joined Buffalo on an incentive-laden 1 year, $12.6M contract. He’s projecting to finish 2025 with his best output since 2021, which could vault his interest next March. For now, he’s a 2 year, $30M player in our system.
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Linebackers
Devin Lloyd (27, Jaguars)
Lloyd isn’t just having a breakout season, he’s one of the best off-ball linebackers in all of football heading toward Thanksgiving. Jacksonville declined his $14.7M 5th-year option salary for 2026, and a franchise tag is highly unlikely, but the Jaguars may need to reevaluate their future interest with the former #27 overall pick, who now holds a $19M valuation in our system.
Devin Bush (27, Browns)
Bush joined Cleveland in 2024 on a near minimum salary, performing well above average with around 50% usage. The Browns re-signed him at more than double that salary ($3.25M) for 2025, made him a full-time player, headed for near career-highs this season. He’ll presumably carry a $9M APY valuation with him into March.
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Cornerbacks
Jamel Dean (29, Buccaneers)
Dean accepted an $8M pay cut this season in exchange for the ability to hit the open market a year early, essentially making 2025 a showcase season for the 29-year-old. He’s found a little magic this year, and currently ranks atop the PFF CB list at the time of this piece. He’s a 3 year, $42M player in our system.
Jaylen Watson (27, Chiefs)
A 7th-round pick out of Washington State, Watson has rounded into a reliable, consistent full-time player for KC as he approaches free agency for the first time. He’s a 3 year, $35M player in our system currently.
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Safeties
Jaylinn Hawkins (28, Patriots)
A 4th-round pick by the Falcons back in 2020, Hawkins has settled in with New England on back to back near-minimum contracts. But the 28-year-old is posting career-numbers across the board in 2025 as a full-time player for the Patriots, and should be in for a nice raise this March. He projects toward a 3 year, $20M contract in our system.
Quentin Lake (26, Rams)
The 6th-rounder out of UCLA is having his best all-around season for LA in a walk year and should be headed for a sizable raise in the coming months. He’s a 2 year, $25M player in our system.
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Kickers
Wil Lutz (31, Broncos)
One of the most reliable kickers in the league should be eyeing a top of market contract this spring, and currently projects toward a 4 year, $22M contract. $6M per year should be a reasonable ask.
Eddy Pineiro (30, 49ers)
After a few inconsistent seasons with Carolina, Pineiro has been rock solid for the Niners in 2025 (on a prorated minimum deal. A strong finish likely secures him a multi-year contract next Spring.
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Punters
Braden Mann (28, Eagles)
Mann has been a reliable presence for the Eagles since the 2023 season, and should be looking to build on the $2.1M per year deal he’s finishing out in 2025. The punter market currently tops off at $4.05M per year.
Jordan Stout (27, Ravens)
A 4th-round pick by Baltimore back in 2022, Stout has given his only team no reason to look elsewhere in 3+ seasons, and he’s posting his most efficient numbers to date in 2025.