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EspañolMarch free agency madness is just days away.
NFL teams are allowed to contact free agents starting at noon ET on March 9. Free agents can officially sign contracts when the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET March 11.
Linebacker Devin Lloyd, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, quarterback QB Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Mike Evans are some of the top free agents available. But where are the best landing spots for the marquee free agents?
USA TODAY Sports explores the best fits for the top 25 free agents before the free agency period kicks off.
Best fits for Top 25 free agents
1. LB Devin Lloyd (2025 team: Jaguars)
Best fit: 49ers
Imagine a 49ers defense with Lloyd and Fred Warner in the middle at linebacker. San Francisco would instantly form this generation's version of Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. Lloyd would also help ease the load off Warner, who is set to return from a 2025 season-ending ankle injury.
2. Edge Trey Hendrickson (2025 team: Bengals)
Best fit: Commanders
The Commanders were rumored to be interested in Hendrickson when he requested a trade following the 2024 season. Washington’s been in the market for a game-changing edge rusher. The Commanders ranked in the bottom half of the league in pass rush win rate in 2025 and has more than $70 million in salary cap space, per Over The Cap, more than enough to take some big swings during free agency.
3. C Tyler Linderbaum (2025 team: Ravens)
Best fit: Chargers
Linderbaum is set to cash in as the best offensive lineman available. The Chargers by many metrics had the worst offensive line in football last season. Chargers C Bradley Bozeman, who was often exposed when d-lines performed stunts, announced his retirement in February. The Chargers have more than $85 million is salary cap space, per Over The Cap.
4. QB Daniel Jones (2025 team: Colts)
Best fit: Colts
It’s hard to see a scenario where the Colts let Jones walk, especially after the team gave Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. Jones’ career was revitalized in Indy. He enjoyed career-highs in completion percentage and passer rating despite his year being cut to 13 games due to an Achilles injury.
5. WR Mike Evans (2025 team: Bucs)
Best fit: Bucs
It’d be odd to see Evans in another uniform. Evans has played all 12 of his seasons in Tampa Bay. He’s the Bucs’ all-time leading receiver and, even at 32, still has a role as Tampa Bay’s X receiver.
6. RB Kenneth Walker (2025 team: Seahawks)
Best fit: Seahawks
Walker displayed his value during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl run. He put an explanation point on his worth during his Super Bowl MVP performance. Furthermore, Zach Charbonnet’s postseason knee injury makes Walker's Seattle return essential.
7. Edge Jaelan Phillips (2025 teams: Dolphins/Eagles)
Best fit: Patriots
There is a world where Phillips re-signs in Philly. After all, he said he likes playing with the Eagles. But what about joining another contender in the Patriots? The Patriots have a talented defensive interior but lack sizzle on the edge. New England doesn’t have the cap flexibility of last year, but the Pats have enough to make a deal work.
8. Edge Odafe Oweh (2025 teams: Ravens/Chargers)
Best fit: Chargers
Oweh shined in a Chargers uniform after the Ravens shipped him to Los Angeles. The pairing of Tuli Tuipulotu and Oweh gives the Chargers a young and talented duo on the edge. He also serves as much-needed insurance in the event veteran Khalil Mack departs.
9. OT Rasheed Walker (2025 team: Packers)
Best fit: Browns
The Browns acquired right tackle Tytus Howard in a trade, but they still have a vacancy at left tackle. Dawand Jones is recovering from a serious leg injury. Cleveland ranked in the bottom half of the NFL in both pass block and run block win rate, per ESPN. Walker is the top tackle available.
10. RB Breece Hall (2025 team: Jets)
Best fit: Chiefs
A lot of mock drafts have the Chiefs taking Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love in the first round. Kansas City can address other needs at the top of this year’s draft if they sign Hall in free agency. Hall rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 2025. The Chiefs haven’t had a running back rush for 1,000 yards since Patrick Mahomes became a starter.
11. QB Aaron Rodgers (2025 team: Steelers)
Best fit: Steelers
If Rodgers does return for a 22nd season, it’ll likely be to reunite with Mike McCarthy in Pittsburgh. The four-time MVP isn’t the QB he once was, but he’s still a capable starter who helped lead the Steelers to the playoffs.
12. WR Alec Pierce (2025 team: Colts)
Best fit: Raiders
The Raiders must supply presumptive No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza with more weapons. Pierce is a vertical threat who can help open the middle of the field up for TE Brock Bowers, and he’s a capable blocker, which will aid RB Ashton Jeanty.
13. QB Malik Willis (2025 team: Packers)
Best fit: Dolphins
The rebuilding Dolphins seem like a natural fit for Willis. New coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan know Willis well from their time together in Green Bay. Willis deserves another chance to be a starting quarterback after successful spot duty with the Packers.
14. OT Braden Smith (2025 team: Colts)
Best fit: Texans
Houston needs help across its O-line. Smith could slide in at right tackle, filling the void created by the Dawand Jones trade. The Texans ranked 30th in pass block win rate and last in run block win rate in 2025, per ESPN. C.J. Stroud’s been sacked 113 times in three seasons.
15. RB Travis Etienne Jr. (2025 team: Jaguars)
Best fit: Cardinals
James Conner is coming off a season-ending foot injury and will be 31 years old in May. Arizona had the worst rushing attack in the NFC last season. New coach Mike LaFleur needs to add more players no matter who plays QB.
16. WR Rashid Shaheed (2025 teams: Saints/Seahawks)
Best fit: Seahawks
Shaheed told USA TODAY Sports that he “absolutely” wants to re-sign with the Seahawks. He’s arguably the best return man in the league. He was the only player in the NFL in 2025 with both kick return and punt return touchdowns.
17. LB Quay Walker (2025 team: Packers)
Best fit: Titans
Cedric Gray finished fourth in the league in tackles (164). He had more than double the amount of tackles than any other Titans player. Defensive-minded head coach Robert Saleh hopes to build Tennessee’s defense in his image. Walker has compiled more than 100 tackles in four straight seasons. Plus, the Titans have the most salary cap space in the NFL.
18. Edge Khalil Mack (2025 team: Chargers)
Best fit: Ravens
Mack contemplated retirement but decided to play in 2026, a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. The Chargers would welcome Mack back, but former Chargers DC and current Ravens head coach Jesse Minter could lure Mack to Baltimore. The Ravens have a Super Bowl-caliber roster that could entice Mack to come east.
19. WR Romeo Doubs (2025 team: Packers)
Best fit: Titans
The Titans have the salary cap flexibility to be aggressive this offseason. Tennessee had the third-worst pass offense in the NFL last season. Calvin Ridley, Chig Okonkwo and Doubs would be a nice trio of pass catchers for second-year QB Cam Ward.
20. TE Isaiah Likely (2025 team: Ravens)
Best fit: Commanders
The Commanders have questions at tight end. Zach Ertz’s future is uncertain, as the 35-year-old Ertz is a free agent and is recovering from a torn ACL. The Commanders should upgrade the skill position players around Jayden Daniels. Likely would provide Washington with a younger and more explosive replacement at tight end.
21. Bradley Chubb (2025 team: Dolphins)
Best fit: Panthers
Miami informed Chubb of his imminent release. The Panthers defense produced 30 sacks last year, a number that put them near the bottom of the league. Panthers DC Ejiro Evero has done a good job with Carolina’s defense, but they lack a standout edge rusher who can complement defensive lineman Derrick Brown.
22. LB Nakobe Dean (2025 team: Eagles)
Best fit: Rams
Nate Landman was a good addition for the Rams last offseason, but Landman doesn’t provide much coverage flexibility. Dean is versatile option who would give the Rams a solid one-two punch at linebacker.
23. WR Tyreek Hill (2025 team: Dolphins)
Best fit: Chiefs
Chris Jones is already publicly recruiting Hill. A Hill and Chiefs reunion makes a ton of sense. The Chiefs haven’t adequately filled Hill’s void since they traded him. Kansas City would provide Hill a comfortable and familiar place to rehab his knee injury and revitalize the back half of his career.
24. OG Wyatt Teller (2025 team: Browns)
Best fit: Giants
The Giants have multiple linemen entering free agency, including guard Greg Van Roten. Teller is a guard you can plug in and play right away. He allowed three sacks and 24 pressures in 765 snaps for the Browns last season.
25. CB Riq Woolen (2025 team: Seahawks)
Best fit: Cowboys
Joining the Cowboys would be a homecoming of sorts for Woolen. The cornerback is from nearby Fort Worth, Texas. Woolen would provide much-needed help for Dallas in the secondary. The Cowboys had the worst pass defense in the NFL last season. Woolen’s registered 12 interceptions and has allowed 54% completion percentage when targeted through four seasons.
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