The second half of the 2025 NFL season is kicking into gear, and 18 teams have playoff chances below 50% heading into Week 11, per ESPN's Football Power Index. It won't be long before many front offices are starting to think about offseason plans, including 2026 free agency. The negotiation period will begin March 9, and free agents will be able to officially sign two days later on March 11.
Let's get an early start on who might be available. NFL analyst Matt Bowen and national NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler looked at the current group of players primed to hit unrestricted free agency (expiring contracts or deals in line to void) and ranked the top 25 who might be available.