2024 NFL Free Agency Guide: Remaining Players Still Available

The NFL free agency period unofficially began with the start of the legal tampering period at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, March 11.

Two days later, the 2024 NFL free agency period officially opened at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. Teams could begin formalizing new contracts with unrestricted free agents.

While many of the top available players were signed right away, there are still impact players available. Here is a list of some of the biggest names still available for 2024.

2024 NFL Free Agents

NFL Free Agency Predictions

While many of the top free agents signed contracts as soon as the new year opened, there are still some impactful players available on the market. Here are a few predictions on where some of them will end up: 

Odell Beckham Jr. 

Odell Beckham Contract Projection: 1 Year, $13 Million

Beckham was designated as a late release by Baltimore on March 13, so don’t expect him to sign with anyone in the coming weeks. When he finally does hit the market in June, his best financial incentive at this point is to target one-year deals with good teams that are looking to add weapons ahead of a playoff run. 

Justin Simmons

Justin Simmons Projection: 2 Years, $20 Million

Simmons has made the All-Pro sheet three consecutive years in Denver, which means that someone is going to pay him a fair amount of money – even if he is a free safety who will turn 31 this season. 

Tyler Boyd

Tyler Boyd Projection: 3 Years, $25 Million

Cincinnati just can’t afford all of its toys anymore, so Boyd had to go. But the veteran receiver, who will turn 30 this season, can still probably find a mid-level deal somewhere with cap room and empty space on its depth chart. 

Stephon Gilmore

Stephon Gilmore Projection: 1 Year, $9 Million

Gilmore turns 34 this year, and corner is generally a young man’s game. But Gilmore was still a pretty good DB on a very good Dallas defense in 2023, which will likely enable him to chase a one-year contract on a playoff-bound team, as many veteran corners often do in their later mercenary phase. 

Adoree’ Jackson

Adoree’ Jackson Projection: 3 Years, $33 Million

Jackson is a good corner with a lot of good football left in him. Unfortunately, he’s been languishing with the Giants, who didn’t play much of anything well over the course of Jackson’s three years in New York.

When Does NFL Free Agency Start?

Free-agent negotiating began at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, March 11.

Teams could negotiate contracts with unrestricted free agents right up until 3:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. Contracts can be executed at 4 p.m. on March 13.

When Does the NFL League Year Start?

The 2024-25 league year officially began at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. At this time, unrestricted free agents can sign contracts.

When Can NFL Teams Start Trading?

The trading period also opened at 4 p.m. ET on March 13, at which time all 2023 contracts expired.

What’s the Deadline for NFL Restricted Free Agents To Sign?

All restricted free agents must sign offer sheets by Friday, April 19, 2024.

Five days later — on Wednesday, April 24 — is the deadline for the prior club to exercise their Right of First Refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets.

What’s the NFL Fifth-Year Option Deadline?

The fifth-year option deadline — for players selected in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft — is Thursday, May 2, 2024.

When Is the 2024 NFL Draft?

The 2024 draft is scheduled for April 25-27, 2024, in Detroit.

• April 25: First Round
• April 26: Second & Third Rounds
• April 27: Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Rounds

The Chicago Bears have the first overall pick, acquired via trade with the Carolina Panthers prior to the 2023 draft.

Potential 2025 NFL Free Agents