Notable NFL free agents: Ryan Tannehill, Patrick Peterson among players still looking for work

It’s only September, but several NFL teams are already being faced with mounting injuries that are threatening to dismantle their season. Fortunately for those teams, there is outside help available if they choose to pursue it. 

There are three ways a team can add to its roster: via a trade, signing someone off another team’s practice squad or via free agency. Trades probably won’t start ramping up until it gets closer to the deadline (Nov. 5), so that leaves two other options as the most realistic routes for general managers looking to upgrade their teams.  

This brings us to free agency, and while the market has mostly dried up since March, there are some notable former All-Pros and Pro Bowlers who are available. Let’s take a look at the most notable free agents at each position (head over to Spotrac if you want to see every available free agent). 

Quarterback 

Outside of Tannehill, there isn’t a starting-caliber quarterback currently on the open market. Gabbert and Hoyer have a ton of experience (they have a combined 90 career starts between them), have won Super Bowls as backups and have experience in multiple systems. 

Tannehill continuing to be unsigned is a bit surprising given his experience and past success with the Titans. Injuries could be a reason why as Tannehill was hampered by ankle issues during his last two years in Nashville. 

DiNucci is an interesting player. A seventh-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2020, DiNucci enjoyed success in the XFL in 2023 and parlayed that success into stints with the Broncos and Bills. He was released by the Bills last month. 

Running back 

Scott, a dual threat player who spent his first six years with the Eagles, recently became a free agent after the Steelers released him from their practice squad on Sept. 13. While he’s nearing 30, Scott should still have some tread on his tires as he has never been a featured back. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-27 13:14:38

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