15 most intriguing free agents as NFL training camps open

The calendar says training camps are here, but a shocking amount of proven NFL talent is still sitting on the market waiting for the right call.

>From All-Pro wideouts to veteran linebackers who have seen everything, there is enough name recognition left in free agency to move the needle for a contender or stabilize a rebuilding locker room.

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>Some of these players are coming off injuries, others are looking for one more big payday, and a few are just waiting for the perfect fit.

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>Here is a fun but realistic ranking of the most intriguing 15 free agents still available heading into the 2026 NFL training camp window, based on recent performance, positional value, age and the kind of role they can still play right away. Listed market values via Spotrac.

15. Keenan AllenLos Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen makes a catch. | Harry How/Getty ImagesPosition: Wide receiver Previous team: Los Angeles Chargers Age: 34 Market Value (average annual value): $6.8 million

>Keenan Allen has built a career on craft, not speed, which is why he still profiles as a productive slot-heavy starter even as he ages. His route-running, timing with quarterbacks and understanding of leverage mean he can live in the middle of the field and consistently present an open window on third and medium.

>Last season, Allen played in all 17 games for the Chargers, hauling in 81 passes for 777 yards and four touchdowns.

>The ideal spot for Allen at this stage is in a timing-based passing game that emphasizes option routes and spacing concepts. Let him live in the short and intermediate zones, move the chains and serve as a mentor for a young receiving room that needs to see how a professional handles his work.

14. Tre’Davious WhitePosition: Cornerback Previous team: Buffalo Bills Age: 31 Market Value (average annual value): $1.2 million

>Tre’Davious White was once a true lockdown corner, and the question now is how much of that player remains after injuries. Even if he is not traveling with top receivers every snap, his technique, ball skills and understanding of route concepts still translate to a high-end CB2 or matchup-specific role.

>White started a career-high-tying 16 games for Buffalo last season, recording 40 tackles, 10 passes defended, six tackles for loss and an interception. White had not started more than 11 games in a season since 2020. Unfortunately, White as in the spotlight at the end of Buffalo’s 33-30 playoff loss to the Denver Broncos. He was called for a controversial pass interference that gave the Broncos a short field-goal attempt for the win.

>Any team thinking about White will weigh risk, but if he returns to something close to his pre-injury form, he turns an entire secondary from a liability into a strength. Corners with his pedigree do not usually linger on the market unless there are serious medical questions.

13. Haason ReddickTampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Haason Reddick (5) reacts after a play against the New York Jets. | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesPosition: Outside linebacker Previous team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Age: 31 Market Value (average annual value): $4.9 million

>Haason Reddick’s versatility as a stand-up edge rusher who can kick inside or drop occasionally makes him one of the more interesting chess pieces left on the market. He has a history of double-digit sack seasons and explosive get-off that can still stress tackles who are slow out of their stance.

>Reddick started 12 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, collecting 31 tackles, six tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.

>For a team that is one pass rusher short, especially in a multiple-front scheme, Reddick is exactly the kind of late signing who can end up leading the club in pressures.

12. Bobby WagnerWashington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) reacts after a play against the Miami Dolphins during the 2025 NFL Madrid Game. | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesPosition: Inside linebacker Previous team: Washington Commanders Age: 36 Market Value (average annual value): $7.7 million

>Bobby Wagner is well into the veteran phase of his career, but he still fills up tackle sheets and gets defenses lined up correctly. The range might not be what it once was, yet his instincts and play recognition remain elite. He has seen every concept offenses can throw at him and rarely gets caught out of position.

>The six-time first-team All-Pro started all 17 games for the Commanders in 2025. He recorded 162 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions.

>On a team with a young front or first- and second-year linebackers, Wagner’s value goes beyond the stat line. He can be a stabilizing presence, a coach on the field, and a short-term answer in the middle for a defense that needs leadership as much as production.

11. Cam RobinsonPosition: Left tackle Previous team: Cleveland Browns Age: 30 Market Value (average annual value): $13.1 million

>Cam Robinson, a longtime Jacksonville Jaguar, joined the Browns early last season in a trade with the Houston Texans. Cleveland lost left tackle Dawand Jones to injury and needed immediate help.

>Although Robinson started 12 games for the Browns, he did not help his case to remain a starting left tackle in the league. Robinson ranked 83rd of 89 qualified tackles with a Pro Football Focus grade of 48.2.

>Still, Robinson could be an attractive option for a team seeking a starter or premium depth at a premier offensive position.

10. Austin EkelerWashington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (30) arrives at training camp. | Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesPosition: Running back Previous team: Washington Commanders Age: 31 Market Value (average annual value): $2.8 million

>Austin Ekeler has taken a lot of hits over years of high-volume work, but the skill set that made him one of the best dual-threat backs in the league still holds value. He is a smart runner between the tackles, but the real appeal is as a pass catcher who can run routes from the slot, win on option patterns and provide easy outlets in the screen game.

>Ekeler is fully recovered after suffering a torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season in Week 2.

>Even with a reduced early-down role, Ekeler can change an offense on third down. Drop him into a pass-heavy scheme that spreads defenses out, and he keeps drives alive while giving the quarterback a built-in answer against the blitz.

9. DeAndre HopkinsBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Deandre Hopkins (10) reacts after making a reception against the Cincinnati Bengals. | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn ImagesPosition: Wide receiver Previous team: Baltimore Ravens Age: 34 Market Value (average annual value): $1.5 million

>DeAndre Hopkins is not separating like he did in his 20s, but his hands, body control and catch radius remain elite. He has transitioned nicely into the role of contested-catch specialist and red zone mismatch, someone who can still win on back-shoulder throws and fades when the field shrinks.

>In 2025, the three-time first-team All-Pro played in all 17 games for Baltimore, catching 22 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns, all career lows.

>The right match is likely a contender with an established WR1 where Hopkins can slide into a high-leverage WR2 role. Give him seven to 10 targets a week, particularly in the red area, and he will continue to produce and bail out his quarterback on off-target throws.

8. Marshon LattimoreWashington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (2) runs a route at training camp. | Eric Canha-Imagn ImagesPosition: Cornerback Previous team: Washington Commanders Age: 30 Market Value (average annual value): $8.5 million

>Marshon Lattimore did not live up to expectations after joining the Commanders during the 2024 season. The 2017 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year played nine games in the past two seasons, recording just one interception.

>Washington released Lattimore during the offseason after he suffered an ACL tear in Week 9 that ended his 2025 season early.

>But at age 30, there is still time for Lattimore to return to the form that saw him selected to four Pro Bowls with the New Orleans Saints. A team in need of veteran depth in the defensive back room could do worse than Lattimore.

7. Matt MilanoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) leaps for a catch as Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) defends during a 2023 playoff game. The catch was ruled incomplete upon further review. | The Enquirer via Imagn ImagesPosition: Outside linebacker Previous team: Buffalo Bills Age: 31 Market Value (average annual value): $4.6 million

>Matt Milano is the kind of modern linebacker every defensive coordinator wants: rangy, instinctive and comfortable in coverage against tight ends and running backs. When healthy, he erases a lot of mistakes at the second level by diagnosing plays early and getting to spots before blockers can climb to him.

>Milano will turn 32 before the first preseason game and has played more than 12 games since 2022, his only All-Pro season. That 12-game season was 2025, when he turned in 67 tackles, seven tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks for the Bills. His playing time was limited by a pectoral-muscle injury.

>Assuming he is ready to go by camp or early in the season, he walks in as a green-dot candidate who can organize a front seven and give a defense some badly needed versatility.

6. Nick ChubbCleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb fights for yardage against the Pittsburgh Steelers. | Joe Sargent/Getty ImagesPosition: Running back Previous team: Houston Texans Age: 30 Market Value (average annual value): $1.3 million

>If this ranking were based purely on peak ability, Nick Chubb would be much higher. At full strength, he is one of the most efficient and physical runners of his era, with elite vision and tackle-breaking power. The only thing holding him back on this list is the injury history and positional realities for running backs.

>In 2025, Chubb played in 15 games for the Texans, rushing for 506 yards and three TDs and catching 13 passes for 67 yards.

>Chubb fits best in a downhill, zone-heavy run scheme that can get him to the second level clean and let him punish smaller defenders. If medicals check out, he could stabilize a backfield overnight and give a team a closer to finish games the old-fashioned way.

5. Von MillerWashington Commanders outside linebacker Von Miller (24) speaks with the media after practice. | Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesPosition: Outside linebacker Previous team: Washington Commanders Age: 37 Market Value (average annual value): $5.8 million

>The prime years of Von Miller terrorizing tackles every snap are gone, but the pass-rush toolbox and instincts are still there. As a pure situational edge rusher, he can give a playoff roster exactly what it wants: someone who can win a one-on-one on third-and-8 in January.

>The two-time Super Bowl champion and three-time first-team All-Pro played in 17 games for the Commanders in 2025. He managed nine sacks, his highest total since 2021.

>Even if he is a 25-to-35 snaps-per-game player at this stage, that is plenty if those snaps are leveraged toward obvious passing situations. The right team will look past the birth certificate and see a closer who knows every trick in the book.

4. Deebo SamuelWashington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) makes a catch during the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles. | Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesPosition: Wide receiver Previous team: Washington Commanders Age: 30 Market Value (average annual value): $15.8 million

>Deebo Samuel is part wide receiver, part running back and part nightmare for defensive backs who do not want to tackle in the fourth quarter. His value is tied to touches and usage more than raw snap counts. Put him in a system that understands how to manufacture touches on screens, sweeps and backfield looks, and he can still be one of the most efficient yards-after-catch players in football.

>Samuel caught 72 passes for 727 yards and five scores in his first season with the Commanders in 2025. His rushing numbers were down to just 75 yards and a touchdown, however.

>The concern with Samuel is durability after years of heavy usage and a physical style. On a shorter deal and in an offense that can manage his workload, he remains a legitimate centerpiece who tilts how defenses fit the run and respond to motion.

3. Taylor DeckerTaylor Decker of the Detroit Lions takes the field prior to an NFL game against the Chicago Bears. | Todd Rosenberg/Getty Images)Position: Left tackle Previous team: Detroit Lions Age: 32 Market Value (average annual value): $21.3 million

>Taylor Decker has been a mainstay through good times and bad in Detroit, starting all 140 games he has played in Motown. Unfortunately, he may have misread the market when he asked the Lions for his release after they asked him to take a paycut.

>Decker is still in search of a home after starting 14 games for the high-octane Detroit offense in 2025. Pro Football Focus ranked Decker 41st out of 89 qualified tackles last season.

>Decker, who will turn 33 before Week 1, still has plenty left to offer a team in search of a solid starter.

2. Stefon DiggsNew England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) speaks to the media after his team defeated the Denver Broncos in the 2026 AFC Championship Game. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesPosition: Wide receiver Previous team: New England Patriots Age: 32 Market Value (average annual value): $13.8 million

>Stefon Diggs brings something different than pure speed: route-running craft, toughness and chain-moving reliability. Even as he moves into the back half of his career, Diggs profiles as a high-volume intermediate target who can still win one-on-one and give an offense a true security blanket on third down.

>Diggs made his first trip to the Super Bowl in 2025, starting all 17 regular-season games with the Patriots. He pulled in 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. It was the seventh 1,000-yard season of Diggs’ career.

>There will be questions about his next role and how much he wants to command the ball, but a creative offensive staff that features him heavily in the slot and on option routes could squeeze a lot of value out of the next couple of seasons.

1. Tyreek HillMiami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) warms up before a game against the New York Jets. | Rich Storry-Imagn ImagesPosition: Wide receiver Previous team: Miami Dolphins Age: 32 Market Value (average annual value): $15.1 million

>There is no one on this list who can change a game the way Tyreek Hill can. Even if he has lost a half-step from his peak, defenses still tilt toward him pre-snap, and coordinators still have to call coverages around his speed. As long as he is healthy, he walks into almost any building as a WR1 who can unlock everything underneath for his quarterback.

>The five-time first-team All-Pro missed significant playing time due to injury for the first time in 2025. He went down with a devastating knee injury in Miami’s Week 4 “Monday Night Football” game against the New York Jets. Analysts doubt he will play much in 2026.

>What has not changed is the gravity he creates when he is healthy. A contender that can wait for one more explosive element on offense could justify a short-term, high-money deal because he immediately widens their margin for error on every possession.