CBS Sports' Pete Prisco releases his list of top 100 free agents
We are only a few days away from the start of the 2024 NFL Combine, which means the new league year is right around the corner.
As we know, the start of the new league year represents the beginning of free agency.
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco recently released his list of the top 100 players that are currently set to become free agents. Of course, franchise tags could remove some of these players from the list as we inch closer to the start of the new league year (March 13).
Nevertheless, here are the top 10 players on Prisco's list, along with commentary from the NFL analyst.
1. QB Kirk Cousins
"He suffered a torn Achilles tendon last season, but he should be back for the start of the 2024 season. The Vikings found out what it was like without him, so they should make sure he's back, and I think they will."
2. DL Chris Jones
"He is a game-wrecker for any defense and the Chiefs would be wise to keep him. Jones said he wants to come back, but if he hits the market he will be a top target for a lot of teams."
3. OLB Josh Allen
"He had his career-best season with 17.5 sacks at the right time. He showed that he can be a dominant edge rusher. The Jaguars will likely tag him if they don't get a deal done."
4. DL Justin Madubuike
"He had his breakout season in 2023, showing off his ability to be disruptive in the run game and as an inside rusher. He just turned 26 in November, so his best football is still to come."
5. OLB Danielle Hunter
"He had 16.5 sacks last season and remains a top edge player. The Vikings will likely do what they can to keep him because it's hard to find good edge players."
6. CB L'Jarius Sneed
"He is a shutdown corner who can lock up the other team's best receiver. The market for that talent will be high if the Chiefs don't keep him around. Watch the Super Bowl to see his value."
7. CB Jaylon Johnson
"This 24-year-old had his breakout season in 2023, showing off outstanding cover skills to help his push to get a major deal. The Bears, who do have cap room, would be wise to keep him and will likely tag him."
8. OLB Brian Burns
"He had just eight sacks last season, tying his career low, which isn't a good way to go to free agency. But he doesn't turn 26 until April. So he has a lot of good years left rushing the passer."
9. S Antoine Winfield Jr.
"He is a do-it-all safety who can cover, play the run and is a willing tackler. He's smallish, but he plays big. The Bucs would be wise to keep him and a tag is possible."
10. WR Tee Higgins
"Higgins might be the top receiver in this class, but he has to convince a team he's a true No. 1. I think he can be, so expect him to get a top-dollar deal."
View the players set to become free agents when the new league year begins on March 13.
![FREE-AGENCY-RIDER](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/td2xzc4y2jtrhpqwv6q1.jpg)
![RB Saquon Barkley](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/uar8gyoweyklu2pxlyub.jpg)
RB Saquon Barkley
![OL Ben Bredeson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ocbhp8srp6eriznej0ec.jpg)
OL Ben Bredeson
![RB Matt Breida](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/a8hi7qpeilfdyylc5eha.jpg)
RB Matt Breida
![LB Cam Brown](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/i8jk3nqjtaeofobkc1ba.jpg)
LB Cam Brown
![K Randy Bullock](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/yntntbywwhhagshmzooy.jpg)
K Randy Bullock
![WR Parris Campbell](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ms3jyzounafjv11tic4l.jpg)
WR Parris Campbell
![LB Carter Coughlin](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/hqluny3t2rbmjrxb2lkc.jpg)
LB Carter Coughlin
![LB Jarrad Davis](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/haihntflleux0zap6fis.jpg)
LB Jarrad Davis
![C Sean Harlow](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/sebwebjoty9c1ilm4lmj.jpg)
C Sean Harlow
![C J.C. Hassenauer](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/emmemcfginrkbkj60hpl.jpg)
C J.C. Hassenauer
![CB Darnay Holmes](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/igsem2fgu62mqkvcomzb.jpg)
CB Darnay Holmes
![CB Adoree' Jackson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/vzxchuymtcdh42ecpjex.jpg)
CB Adoree' Jackson
![LS Casey Kreiter](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/cjpwioxjpi52afogmaug.jpg)
LS Casey Kreiter
![G Shane Lemieux](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ewincdgwj7yin4eci8k5.jpg)
G Shane Lemieux
![S Xavier McKinney](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/xhvyxo3k262ba9cysjnb.jpg)
S Xavier McKinney
![WR Gunner Olszewski](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/qpjvotiyy8nwlv1vxwuv.jpg)
WR Gunner Olszewski
![OT Matt Peart](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/b60oelvc3plogq0gvqoa.jpg)
OT Matt Peart
![OT Tyre Phillips](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/oj5nbblq1kwf7frqjlov.jpg)
OT Tyre Phillips
![OL Justin Pugh](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/xvx8fv19isvvlneejnlb.jpg)
OL Justin Pugh
![DL A'Shawn Robinson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/sbcqmzxxfibsckq8tfkf.jpg)
DL A'Shawn Robinson
![WR Sterling Shepard](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/dvcqugam3xvirkwtf2f8.jpg)
WR Sterling Shepard
![LB Isaiah Simmons](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ls4hsqvbigvzvhyhabyz.jpg)
LB Isaiah Simmons
![QB Tyrod Taylor](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/i5aj1thiy0dmghbf5air.jpg)
QB Tyrod Taylor
![OLB Jihad Ward](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/jnqwkd42osidzfrvqsa4.jpg)
OLB Jihad Ward
![QB Jacob Eason (Exclusive Rights Free Agent)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/xgzsvvo9fpdwemqtdw1j.jpg)
QB Jacob Eason (Exclusive Rights Free Agent)
![OLB Benton Whitley (Exclusive Rights Free Agent)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/dyhigxrbqlancwwovgxz.jpg)
OLB Benton Whitley (Exclusive Rights Free Agent)
![TE Lawrence Cager (Restricted Free Agent)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/gi0kyaxxqfvprcqgppew.jpg)
TE Lawrence Cager (Restricted Free Agent)
![G Wyatt Davis (Restricted Free Agent)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/btnzvbttzpdzamonzy5a.jpg)
G Wyatt Davis (Restricted Free Agent)
![WR Isaiah Hodgins (Restricted Free Agent)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ge70iuipqozcwhj6sdeb.jpg)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (Restricted Free Agent)
![CB Nick McCloud (Restricted Free Agent)](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/wmvwgbzml0f2jpmi1xkk.jpg)
CB Nick McCloud (Restricted Free Agent)
NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah released his updated ranking of the top 50 prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft.
![DRAFT-GENERIC-2024](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/tgyqgboksdxvsmp0hz0l.jpg)
![No. 47 Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/rp1frllohk1f59i6pis8.jpg)
No. 47 Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
![No. 49 Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/kxsc7tbuujcrcsjf9zhn.jpg)
No. 49 Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, Western Michigan
![No. 40 Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/d9oautj2ij9ysbjhmvii.jpg)
No. 40 Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida
![No. 41 Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/i97ubxh1ovshkubdco9d.jpg)
No. 41 Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State
![No. 46 Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/abbdfbwugywdjjgi9rrk.jpg)
No. 46 Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas
![No. 38 Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/mlhapuxgvsc2thvyqztg.jpg)
No. 38 Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
![No. 45 Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/dtqajwmxi7ipqfyggokm.jpg)
No. 45 Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky
![No. 44 Junior Colson, LB, Michigan](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/cnslsijgughg2b5n0vzy.jpg)
No. 44 Junior Colson, LB, Michigan
![No. 34 Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/wob35avcegttaulyflpv.jpg)
No. 34 Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia
![No. 35 Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/xlkq9eeztqij3psoqylv.jpg)
No. 35 Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
![No. 36 Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/zh87d6ek1wezaqz5gcqk.jpg)
No. 36 Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
![No. 49 Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/yzfqcutltu1nlvm4j43d.jpg)
No. 49 Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
![No. 33 Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/lcck554wwtphhhp8pwmx.jpg)
No. 33 Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
![No. 42 Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/nhbpan6vazebmqfukgss.jpg)
No. 42 Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
![No. 43 Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/sqj1ybkv1hqtiup106ev.jpg)
No. 43 Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
![No. 36 Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/whvpb9dyaeavg3gsngi2.jpg)
No. 36 Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
![No. 24 Graham Barton, IOL, Duke](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ahd5c8fktbldcg0npojc.jpg)
No. 24 Graham Barton, IOL, Duke
![No. 27 Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/b4vgbid9pvt5wvue1mit.jpg)
No. 27 Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
![No. 37 Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/j6ner5pjerogdwifh8am.jpg)
No. 37 Zach Frazier, IOL, West Virginia
![No. 25 Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/c5wlhwmtvspuprf29dj6.jpg)
No. 25 Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa
![No. 38 Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/mv18otijwzi0ke8qey8i.jpg)
No. 38 Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri
![No. 30 Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/yjbcqrbeldnsfuh3rpmx.jpg)
No. 30 Jackson Powers-Johnson, IOL, Oregon
![No. 32 Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/blcgmfgq5lzdeyxtasqt.jpg)
No. 32 Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
![No. 20 J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ax55cprpku7kodm5trx3.jpg)
No. 20 J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
![No. 29 Bo Nix, QB, Oregon](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/zo3qt8p6ymctf6hp6nei.jpg)
No. 29 Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
![No. 31 Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/a4adbyu25yuh8bonzanj.jpg)
No. 31 Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson
![No. 21 Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/kmmuln6u7x1uhkyqhdhu.jpg)
No. 21 Chop Robinson, Edge, Penn State
![No. 28 Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ygnirznmsmtheyhghtig.jpg)
No. 28 Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
![No. 19 Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/waed5316b3pmw3qh8vyl.jpg)
No. 19 Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
![No. 26 Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ybhb3704dy1bob6jswec.jpg)
No. 26 Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M
![No. 16 Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/jp9dzgxxjdomtsart5lo.jpg)
No. 16 Laiatu Latu, Edge, UCLA
![No. 22 Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/h9lre7o3remcfuiemwhp.jpg)
No. 22 Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
![No. 23 Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/oz5r2bg6svxpayf1v0bm.jpg)
No. 23 Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
![No. 11 Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/dwhwdx8stleq8nx73tv5.jpg)
No. 11 Troy Fautanu, OT, Washington
![No. 17 Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/lrwlky53otrnt78pgyfs.jpg)
No. 17 Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
![No. 13 Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/ttxztwattzeledevevou.jpg)
No. 13 Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo
![No. 14 Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/qgsp6yobrqsenuhsyjgj.jpg)
No. 14 Jared Verse, Edge, Florida State
![No. 18 JC Latham, OT, Alabama](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/iwgqvgcgl05slkfuqf3o.jpg)
No. 18 JC Latham, OT, Alabama
![No. 15 Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/iktpc9otn5ati6s7evmw.jpg)
No. 15 Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State
![No. 12 Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/bkz29tzaxzczqierqhfj.jpg)
No. 12 Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama
![No. 10 Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/z2i5779nswm9strnkfuv.jpg)
No. 10 Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State
![No. 8 Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/onckiqeok0tsopfq5zvx.jpg)
No. 8 Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
![No. 9 Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/zm7xopdfo6gnrawa3sfv.jpg)
No. 9 Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
![No. 7 Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/rzqxgao6gs0gceqa4ljf.jpg)
No. 7 Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
![No. 6 Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/n17toctpbbpld0snbx43.jpg)
No. 6 Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
![No. 5 Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/clzhjiutummn6z21bmif.jpg)
No. 5 Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
![No. 4 Malik Nabers, WR, LSU](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/qq4iyqkco6m5gasqk7fw.jpg)
No. 4 Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
![No. 3 Rome Odunze, WR, Washington](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/py7nzpe25ksisrzoxd0t.jpg)
No. 3 Rome Odunze, WR, Washington
![No. 2 Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/afam2r85wutd05ydjjdl.jpg)
No. 2 Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State
![No. 1 Caleb Williams, QB, USC](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/upload/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/giants/fzz9wjhhw5nupzhjmdd4.jpg)
No. 1 Caleb Williams, QB, USC
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