2026 NFL free-agency rankings: Trey Hendrickson, Malik Willis highlight updated top 150
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL free agency period officially begins Monday at noon ET, prompting an update to The Athletic’s top 150 free-agent rankings for 2026.
- Since the initial February rankings, key changes include franchise tags for Breece Hall and Kyle Pitts, and re-signings of Dalton Risner and Javonte Williams.
- The updated rankings now include players expected to be released soon, such as quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins, but exclude those released on or after March 5, who will be listed separately on Monday.
- Player evaluations are based on a 2.0 to 8.0 grading scale considering performance, age, upside, injury history, and positional value, with contract projections reflecting base salary values against
