Fans of the 30 NFL teams not playing in Super Bowl LVIII have better things to do than eat chicken wings and hope their betting squares win.
It’s also time to scout the roster. san francisco 49ers and kansas city chiefs As for 2024 NFL free agency. Both teams have several pending free agents. Let’s rank the top 10 free agents in the game.
1. Chris Jones:
Jones is the best pending free agent available in the NFL this offseason. He is a standout defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs will likely do everything in their power to keep their special inside defensive lineman, but it won’t be easy. He only held out for a short time last season, but his franchise tag figure this year will exceed $32 million. That would be very difficult for the Chiefs. They will likely try to keep him on a long-term deal, but that will also be very expensive. Either way, Jones will be getting paid this offseason and the free agent market will be wild. A player like Jones, who turns 30 in July, doesn’t play often.
2. Rajarius Snead:
Jones isn’t the only impactful defensive player in Kansas City who could leave, but Snead is also a top-10 free agent. The Chiefs may have a hard time retaining both players. Young, big-time cornerbacks get paid. If Snead gets there, he’ll become a free agent right away.
3. Chase Young:
The pass rusher hasn’t been great since the 49ers acquired him in a trade deadline deal in October. But the former No. 2 overall pick has the skill and the edge rusher is a free agent darling. There will be a great market for him.
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And I said this yesterday and I’ll say it again.#chief LB Drew Tranquill was the best player on the field when KC was on the field.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) January 29, 2024
4. Dru Tranquil:
The linebacker didn’t make much of a fuss when he was ejected. Los Angeles Chargers He signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason. That probably won’t happen this offseason. However, he is a player who played a big role in important games. There’s always a market for consistently productive linebackers. Tranquil will likely sign a more lucrative contract sometime this offseason.
5. Willie Gay:
Gay is a solid linebacker and could very well leave the Chiefs. He is an athlete who played in many big games. There will be interest in the public market.
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6. Mike Danna:
Danna is another Kansas City defenseman who could be available in free agency. He’s a great rotation player with an explosive pass rush. He recorded a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2023 and has 17 sacks in his career. He should get a good payday.
7. Donovan Smith:
Smith isn’t a perfect player, but he’s a solid veteran tackle with nine seasons under his belt, and there’s a lot of value there. He signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs after eight seasons in Tampa Bay. He will be a starter sometime in 2024.
8. Javon Kinlaw:
The former first-round pick hasn’t had the career path the 49ers had envisioned. But he’s talented and has some value. There will probably be some interest in his short-term contract.
9. Oren Burks:
He plays linebacker for the 49ers. He probably won’t break the ban, but he’ll be interested.
10. Tashaun Gipson:
The 49ers safety has had a great career. He will be entering his 13th NFL season in 2024. He has played as a starter for most of his career. he’s a professional. He will land somewhere.
