Looking at best remaining NFL free agents after the 2025 draft
The Atlanta Falcons managed to address their two biggest needs in the 2025 NFL draft, but they probably aren't done tinkering with their roster. Expect the team to add a few more free agents before the start of the 2025 season rolls around in September.
The Falcons could still look to upgrade the center position after losing Drew Dalman. Plus, we wouldn't be surprised to see the team add another wide receiver, running back or defensive lineman in free agency. Here's a look at the top remaining NFL free agents following the 2025 draft.
Quarterbacks
Aug 25, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Desmond Ridder (19) during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aaron Rodgers
Desmond Ridder
Brett Rypien
Jeff Driskel
Jake Fromm
Running backs
Dec 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (21) during warm ups against the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Nick Chubb
Jeff Wilson
Jamaal Williams
Ameer Abdullah
JaMycal Hasty
Wide Receivers
Dec 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs after a catch against the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images
Keenan Allen
Amari Cooper
DJ Chark
Brandon Powell
Jamison Crowder
Tyler Boyd
Tight Ends
Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins (88) runs for yards after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Jordan Akins
Peyton Hendershot
Nick Vannett
Offensive linemen
Dec 3, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots center David Andrews (60) walks off of the field after a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
David Andrews
Jedrick Wills
George Fant
Will Hernandez
Brandon Scherff
Defensive Linemen
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills looks on during warm ups before the the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo)
Jordan Phillips
Foley Fatukasi
Preston Smith
Za'Darius Smith
Linebackers
Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) runs with the football against San Francisco 49ers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
CJ Mosley
De'Vondre Campbell
Kyzir White
Cornerbacks
Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (26) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Asante Samuel Jr
Stephon Gilmore
Kendall Fuller
Rasul Douglas
Mike Hilton
Eli Apple
Safeties
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is pursued by Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Justin Simmons
Rayshawn Jenkins
Quandre Diggs
Marcus Williams
Jordan Poyer
Kickers
Jan 7, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals place kicker Matt Prater (5) warms up prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Folk
Matt Prater
Eddy Pineiro
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