2024 NFL All-Free Agent Team: Antoine Winfield Jr., Chris Jones Lead Defense Among Top Available Veterans
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As of March 11, all 32 NFL teams can commence negotiations with unrestricted free agents. Despite some players being retained via franchise tags or long-term extensions, this year’s free-agent pool boasts Pro Bowl-caliber talent across various positions, hinting at significant offseason activity.
Who are the standout free agents at each position? We’ve curated the 2024 All-Free Agent Team, featuring a starting lineup composed entirely of players with expiring contracts:
Offense (Note: Player ages as of Sept. 1, 2024)
| Position | Player | Age | Current Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Kirk Cousins | 36 | Vikings |
| RB | Saquon Barkley | 27 | Giants |
| WR | Mike Evans | 31 | Buccaneers |
| WR | Michael Pittman Jr. | 26 | Colts |
| WR | Calvin Ridley | 29 | Jaguars |
| TE | Dalton Schultz | 28 | Texans |
| LT | Tyron Smith | 33 | Cowboys |
| LG | Dalton Risner | 29 | Vikings |
| C | Connor Williams | 27 | Dolphins |
| RG | Robert Hunt | 28 | Dolphins |
| RT | Trent Brown | 31 | Patriots |
Notable absence: Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals, who received the franchise tag this offseason, restricting his free agency.
Defense (Note: Player ages as of Sept. 1, 2024)
| Position | Player | Age | Current Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE/OLB | Josh Allen | 27 | Jaguars |
| DL | Chris Jones | 30 | Chiefs |
| DL | Justin Madubuike | 26 | Ravens |
| DE/OLB | Brian Burns | 26 | Panthers |
| LB | Patrick Queen | 25 | Ravens |
| LB | Frankie Luvu | 27 | Panthers |
| CB | Jaylon Johnson | 25 | Bears |
| CB | L’Jarius Sneed | 27 | Chiefs |
| DB | Kendall Fuller | 29 | Commanders |
| S | Antoine Winfield Jr | 26 | Buccaneers |
| S | Kyle Dugger | 28 | Patriots |
Expectation: A significant portion of defensive free agents might not hit the market due to tags or extensions, indicating a wealth of talent available, especially in the front seven.
Special Teams (Note: Player ages as of Sept. 1, 2024)
| Position | Player | Age | Current Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | Ka’imi Fairbairn | 30 | Texans |
| P | Tommy Townsend | 27 | Chiefs |
| KR/PR | Keisean Nixon | 27 | Packers |
Ka’imi Fairbairn and Tommy Townsend stand out on special teams, with Fairbairn’s consistency and Townsend’s All-Pro caliber performances. While special teams signings tend to be less flashy, these players bring reliability and skill to their roles.
