The 2026 NFL free agency period has already produced some jaw-dropping deals. Pass rusher Jaelan Phillips landed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Alec Pierce signed the richest deal for a wideout in free agency history, earning $114 million over four years with the Indianapolis Colts. Daniel Jones also re-signed in Indianapolis, reportedly agreeing to a two-year, $88 million deal. That makes him just the fourth quarterback ever to land two multiyear contracts worth $40 million per season, joining Dak Prescott, Matthew Stafford, and Josh Allen. With over $2.3 billion committed in the first eight hours of the new league year, the market moved fast. Yet several marquee players remain unsigned, and the intrigue around their destinations keeps building.

Jauan Jennings and the wide receiver market still in play

Jauan Jennings tops the list of available pass catchers, and his market has been surprisingly quiet. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound wideout brings size, toughness, and rare reliability to any offense. He is an exceptional blocker who consistently gets under opposing defenders’ skin. Over the past two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, only George Kittle accumulated more receptions and receiving yards than Jennings on that roster. Jennings is also tied with Kittle for the most receiving touchdowns over that same span, with 15. His 2025 campaign produced 55 catches, 643 yards, and a career-high nine touchdowns.

Beyond raw numbers, Jennings built a reputation as a clutch performer. He led the 49ers in red-zone targets, fourth-quarter targets, and third-down targets over the last two seasons. No other San Francisco receiver came close to his 47 receptions and 546 yards on third down during that stretch. The Tennessee Titans emerge as the most logical landing spot. After releasing cornerback L’Jarius Sneed and gaining over $35 million in cap flexibility, Tennessee already added slot receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. But the wide receiver depth chart remains thin, with Calvin Ridley’s status uncertain following a fibula fracture. Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike headline the returning options. A Tennessee native who played college football for the Volunteers, Jennings returning to his home state would make for a compelling story.

Deebo Samuel is another prominent name still available at receiver. The Denver Broncos have not signed a single outside free agent this offseason, making them the obvious dark horse. Head coach Sean Payton has long coveted a true “Joker” receiver — a player who can line up anywhere and threaten defenses in multiple ways. Samuel fits that blueprint perfectly. Last season with the Washington Commanders, he posted 72 receptions, 727 yards, five touchdown catches, and an additional rushing score, despite logging a career-low 75 rushing yards. Payton’s offensive system and a quarterback on a rookie contract would unlock Samuel’s full potential in Denver.

Keenan Allen, meanwhile, looks likely to finish his career where it began. The six-time Pro Bowler returned to the Los Angeles Chargers last season after a brief stint with the Chicago Bears. He caught 81 passes for 777 yards and broke Antonio Gates’ franchise record for career receptions, now sitting at 985. Allen trails Gates’ all-time yardage mark by just 534 yards. Playing in Mike McDaniel’s system with Justin Herbert is too good an opportunity to walk away from.

Defensive free agents who could change their new team’s fortunes

On the defensive side, several veterans carry significant upside. Here is a snapshot of the top remaining defensive free agents and their most likely destinations :

Joey Bosa reuniting with his brother Nick in San Francisco would be one of the offseason’s best storylines. The elder Bosa turns 31 this summer, but led the entire NFL with five forced fumbles during his one season in Buffalo. He played 15 games last season, his most since 2021. The 49ers recorded a league-worst 20 sacks in 2025, and with Mykel Williams returning from a torn ACL, adding an experienced pass rusher makes immediate sense. Cameron Jordan, who has 132 sacks in his NFL career — all with New Orleans — is drawing interest from the Kansas City Chiefs after Chris Jones publicly called him out on social media. At 37, Jordan still produced 10.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss in 2025. Kansas City lost several defensive starters this offseason and could sign Jordan at a reasonable cost.

Bobby Okereke spent last season recording 143 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions for the New York Giants. The Dallas Cowboys represent a natural fit given new defensive coordinator Christian Parker’s familiarity with him. Matt Milano, a former first-team All-Pro in 2022, could step in as Lavonte David’s replacement in Tampa Bay. Injuries slowed him in recent years, but his 67 tackles and 3.5 sacks last season show he still contributes meaningfully.

Remaining offensive pieces and a wideout carrying off-field uncertainty

Two offensive linemen and a tight end round out the notable unsigned players. Wyatt Teller spent six seasons with the Cleveland Browns and made back-to-back Pro Bowls in 2021 and 2022. The Houston Texans need interior line help after trading Tytus Howard to Cleveland, and Teller fills that void naturally. David Njoku, also departing Cleveland after nine years, brings veteran tight end experience to any quarterback. The Miami Dolphins represent a smart fit, pairing Njoku with Malik Willis as the young signal-caller takes over as Miami’s full-time starter.

Stefon Diggs carries the most complicated situation among remaining free agents. He pleaded not guilty last month to felony strangulation charges after an alleged assault. Before New England released him, he led the Patriots with 85 catches, 1,013 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. Those numbers came while recovering from a torn ACL at age 32. The Baltimore Ravens make geographic and competitive sense — Diggs grew up in Gaithersburg, attended high school in Olney, and starred at the University of Maryland. Landing with Baltimore could bring him full circle and give the Ravens another weapon in their Super Bowl pursuit.