There are a number of notable players on the trade market who could either be moved or released after the post-June 1 period in the NFL.
Quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Will Levis are looking for new homes after losing starting gigs with the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, respectively. So are cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and Jaire Alexander, who might no longer be in the long-term plans of the Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers. And edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has demanded a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals after waiting more than a year for a new contract. There’s even the slim possibility of Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill being traded this summer.
With all of this talent available on the trading block, the free agency market has hit a snag, and some of these top players might have to wait deep into the summer for another opportunity.
But if teams don’t want to spend big and possibly give up draft capital to acquire veteran help via trades, they can always turn to the players already available.
Here are the top 10 unsigned NFL free agents, along with their best team fit.
10. Asante Samuel Jr., CB
Best team fit: Miami Dolphins
There are a handful of notable names available at this position, but the cornerback market is being held up by the potential trade of Ramsey. If and when Ramsey is moved, the Dolphins should pick up the phone and call Samuel, a feisty defender who made 47 starts in four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. Samuel played only four games in 2024 due to a shoulder injury, but the ’21 second-round pick didn’t miss a game in his first three seasons. Mike Hilton, Rasul Douglas and Stephon Gilmore are also available.
