Caleb Harris
2024 NFL the season is approaching quickly, with everyone 272 regular season scheduled games and all 32 teams participating in off-season workouts. That doesn’t mean clubs are completely done with their rosters. Injuries and camp competitions tend to reignite some interest in the remaining free agents.
But which big names are still available and where might they fit in? Let’s play matchmaker with five notable names:
After two injury-plagued seasons to end his career with the Tennessee Titans, Tannehill’s days as a regular starter are over. But the 35-year-old offers a wealth of experience (151 starts), and the Miami Dolphins’ current insurance plan behind Tua Tagovailoa consists of Mike White and Skylar Thompson, who have combined to go 3-6 in emergency starts during their respective careers. . Tannehill knows Miami welland his script-dependent style suits Mike McDaniel’s offense.
The former Minnesota Vikings star was rarely used and/or effective during a brief stint with the New York Jets in 2023, so he registers more as a last-minute backup, even at age 28. younger brother James in the past, and the Buffalo Bills could use the additional experience after losing Damien Harris this offseason. The elder Cook could be the No. 3 seed behind his brother and fourth-round rookie Ray Davis.
A victim of the Las Vegas Raiders’ salary cap this offseason, Renfrow hasn’t been a healthy and/or stable target since his 1,000-yard breakout in 2021, but he possesses a reliable catch rate when active at full speed, making him a solid high floor option in the slot. After quiet free agency, Dallas could still use the receiver depth behind CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks, and an experienced pass rusher like Renfrow could free up Lamb to shift outside.
After eight years with the Miami Dolphins, Howard said he wants his next team to be a Super Bowl contender. While he doesn’t necessarily offer the speed or stability of a 31-year-old blocking cover man, the four-time Pro Bowler has experience (99 career starts) and ball skills (29 career interceptions) that could be attractive to a secondary of the Cincinnati Bengals. , which should have young converted safety DJ Turner on the boundary.
Fired by the Denver Broncos in a cost-cutting move, Simmons had a calmer market than expected considering his four-time All-Pro resume and reputation as a ball hawk. The 30-year-old who has missed time in each of the last two years may have stalled immediate interest. Either way, the New Orleans Saints refuse to rebuild and could use another surefire starter alongside Tyrann Mathieu after cutting Marcus Maye.
