Some Of The Best Remaining Free Agents

The time between offseason workouts and training camp can be time for teams to make roster tweaks. Perhaps those offseason workouts revealed some positions that could use a veteran upgrade. Here are some of the best free agents that are still available about a month before teams start reporting for the start of training camp.

1.   Taylor Decker, OT

2.   Deebo Samuel, WR

3.   Joey Bosa, Edge

4.   Jadeveon Clowney, Edge

5.   Jonah Williams, OT

6.   Haason Reddick, Edge

7.   Kenny Moore, CB

8.   Stefon Diggs, WR

9.   Jack Conklin, OT

10. Jonnu Smith, TE

11. Mekhi Becton, OL

12. Leonard Floyd, Edge

13. Darren Waller, TE

14. Trevon Diggs, CB

15. Tyreek Hill, WR

16. James Daniels, G

17. Kevin Zeitler, G

18. David Onyemata, DL

19. Marshon Lattimore

20. Yetur Gross-Matos, DL

21. Larry Ogunjobi, DL

22. Graham Glasgow, C

23. Matt Milano, LB

24. Ethan Pocic, C

25. Daniel Carlson, K

This list of some of the best remaining free agents is made up mostly of players nearing the end of their careers. Five or so years ago, most would be targets during the tampering window. They certainly wouldn’t be unsigned in June. Now they are and they could be a nice addition for some team. 

The player on this list I’ve been eyeing for the Minnesota Vikings is Jadeveon Clowney. When Jonathan Greenard was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles during the draft, it opened up a need for a veteran edge player. Andrew Van Ginkel and Dallas Turner are a strong starting duo but the depth is suspect. Second-round pick Jake Golday has a lot on his plate as he’s learning off-ball linebacker as well as edge. Expecting heavy edge minutes as a rookie might be a bit much. Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins played on the interior as a rookie last season. He’s been working with the edge this spring. He’s an intriguing option. After that, the depth is mostly a collection of undrafted players in Tyler Batty, Bo Richter, and Chaz Chambliss. Clowney could be a nice addition to the Vikings edge room. 

Unsigned Draft Picks: By Round

The signing of the players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft is zipping along. The two quarterbacks continue to be the only unsigned players from the first round. The puzzle of this year’s draft pick signing process is the top of the third round. Here’s a look at the unsigned draft pick status for each of the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. The first round, of course, is shown in detail.

Unsigned Draft Picks: By Round

First Round

1.   Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 

2.   New York Jets: David Bailey, Edge, Texas Tech - Signed

3.   Arizona Cardinals: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame - Signed

4.   Tennessee Titans: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State - Signed

5.   New York Giants: Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State - Signed

6.   Kansas City Chiefs: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU - Signed

7.   Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State - Signed

8.   New Orleans Saints: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State - Signed

9.   Cleveland Browns: Spencer Fano, OT, Utah - Signed

10. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami - Signed

11. Dallas Cowboys: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State - Signed

12. Miami Dolphins: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama - Signed

13. Los Angeles Rams: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama

14. Baltimore Ravens: Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State - Signed

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami - Signed

16. New York Jets: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon - Signed

17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT, Clemson - Signed 

18. Minnesota Vikings: Caleb Banks, DT, Florida - Signed

19. Carolina Panthers: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia - Signed

20. Philadelphia Eagles: Makai Lemon, WR, USC - Signed

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State - Signed

22. Los Angeles Chargers: Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami - Signed

23. Dallas Cowboys: Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF - Signed

24. Cleveland Browns: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M - Signed

25. Chicago Bears: Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon - Signed

26. Houston Texans: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech - Signed

27. Miami Dolphins: Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State - Signed

28. New England Patriots: Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah - Signed

29. Kansas City Chiefs: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson - Signed

30. New York Jets: Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana - Signed

31. Tennessee Titans: Keldric Faulk, Edge, Auburn - Signed

32. Seattle Seahawks: Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame - Signed

2/32 players are unsigned.

Second Round

23. New England Patriots: Gabe Jacas, Edge, Illinois

1/32 players are unsigned.

Only three unsigned players from the first two rounds. That’s pretty good. It’s the next two rounds that surprise. 

Third Round

1.   Arizona Cardinals: Carson Beck, QB, Miami

2.   Denver Broncos: Tyler Onyedim, DT, Texas A&M

3.   Las Vegas Raiders: Keyron Crawford, Edge, Auburn

4.   Philadelphia Eagles: Markel Bell, OT, Miami

5.   Chicago Bears: Sam Roush, TE, Stanford

6.   San Francisco 49ers: Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech

12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Drew Allar, QB, Penn State

7/36 players are unsigned. 

Fourth Round

1.   Las Vegas Raiders: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

4.   Arizona Cardinals: Kaleb Proctor, DL, Southeastern Louisiana

6.   Houston Texans: Febechi Nwaiwu, G, Oklahoma

7.   San Francisco 49ers: Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma

4/40 players are unsigned.

Fifth Round

0/41 players are unsigned.

Sixth Round

0/35 players are unsigned. 

Seventh Round

0/41 players are unsigned. 

14/257 players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft are unsigned. 

Half of the unsigned players were selected at the top of the third round. 

Minnesota Vikings 91-Man Roster

The Minnesota Vikings made a couple more tweaks to the roster. 

Signed:

Marshall Lang, TE

Jahvaree Ritzie, DL

Waived:

Caleb Etienne, OT

Monkell Goodwine, DL

Once again, new Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley has added a player familiar to him. He was the assistant general manager in Seattle when the Seahawks signed Marshall Lang after he went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. He had practice squad stints with the Seahawks and New England Patriots last season. After the season, Lang signed a futures contract with the Patriots in February and was released in April. 

Jahvaree Ritzie also went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. He signed with New England Patriots after the draft. He was released from the practice squad in September. He signed a futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in January and was released in May. 

The Vikings currently have 91 players on the roster. Undrafted rookie punter Brett Thorson is one of those players. He’s from Australia and is part of International Pathways Program. As such, he doesn’t count towards the 90 - man roster limit. So, when Harrison Smith returns for his 15th season, the Vikings will have to make another tweak to the roster. 

Minnesota Vikings Post-Draft Roster (91)

Offense (45)

Quarterbacks (4)

Kyler Murray

J.J. McCarthy

Carson Wentz

Max Brosmer

Running Backs (6)

Aaron Jones

Jordan Mason

Zavier Scott

Demond Claiborne

Max Bredeson - fullback

Kejon Owens

Receivers (13)

Justin Jefferson

Jordan Addison

Jauan Jennings

Tai Felton

Myles Price

Jeshaun Jones

Dontae Fleming

Dillon Bell

Marcus Sanders Jr.

Luke Wysong 

Terrill Davis

Michael Briscoe

Trayvon Rudolph

Tight Ends (6)

T.J. Hockenson

Josh Oliver

Gavin Bartholomew

Ben Yurosek

Bryson Nesbit

Marshall Lang

Tackles (6)

Christian Darrisaw

Brian O’Neill

Ryan Van Demark

Walter Rouse

Caleb Tiernan

Triston Leigh

Guards (5)

Donovan Jackson

Will Fries

Joe Huber

Henry Byrd

Tomas Rimac

Centers (5)

Blake Brandel

Michael Jurgens

Vershon Lee

Gavin Gerhardt

Delby Lemieux

Defense (42)

Defensive Line (11)

Jalen Redmond

Levi Drake Rodriguez

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

Elijah Williams

Taki Taimani

Caleb Banks

Domonique Orange

Eric Johnson II

Isaiahh Loudermilk

Smith Vilbert

Jahrvee Ritzie

Outside Linebackers (7)

Andrew Van Ginkel

Dallas Turner

Bo Richter

Tyler Batty

Chaz Chambliss

Cam’Ron Stewart

Arden Walker 

Inside Linebackers (8)

Blake Cashman

Eric Wilson

Ivan Pace Jr.

Josh Ross

Jacob Roberts

Jake Golday

Keli Lawson

Bangally Kamara

Cornerbacks (9)

Byron Murphy Jr.

Isaiah Rodgers

James Pierre

Zemaiah Vaughn

Dwight McGlothern

Chuck Demmings

Marcus Allen

Da’Veawn Armstead

Tyreek Chappell

Safeties (7)

Joshua Metellus

Theo Jackson

Jay Ward

Tavierre Thomas

Kahlef Hailassie 

Jakobe Thomas

Jacob Thomas

Special Teams (4)

Kicker

Will Reichard

Punter

Johnny Hekker

Brett Thorson

Long Snapper

Andrew DePaola

More Front Office Additions

New Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley made a couple more additions to his front office. One addition is quite familiar as Ryan Pace is returning to the NFC North. He was the general manager of the Chicago Bears from 2015 to 2021. The reports have Pace joining the Vikings with the nebulous title of football adviser. We’ll have to see what that entails. The second addition is more intriguing as Teasley again reached into the Seattle Seahawks front office that he just left. Azzaam Kapadia was last listed with the Seahawks as a pro scout. He’d been with the team for three seasons so Teasley worked with him for three seasons. Kapadia’s football path stands out as remarkably brief, so far, and fascinating. Every person with a career in football has a story. For some, it just happens because the game was always there for them. For others, they have to bust their ass to force their way into an opportunity for a shot. If they get that shot, then they have to take advantage of it. Azzaam Kapadia is the latter. 

Purple Daily’s Thor Nystrom posted an intriguing timeline of Azzaam Kapadia’s path to the Vikings.

As a student at the University of Virginia, Azzaam Kapadia hounded the football office for a year to get a volunteer scout role. He persistence paid off as he earned a scouting role under head coach Bronco Mendenhall. He got the job by breaking down the high school film of receiver Dontayvion Wicks. When Mendenhall departed, Kapadia was the lone holdover. He earned a promotion when new head coach Tony Elliott discovered him watching film in an otherwise empty building. This was 2021, going into 2022. Kapadia was hired as a Seahawks scouting assistant after his graduation from Virginia in 2023. In just three years, he’s had a growing role in the Seattle draft and pro evaluation process. Kapadia is a film junky. He’s described as curious, and no-stone-left-unturned thorough. Just three years ago, he was making his way as a football slappy at the University of Virginia. Now, he’s assistant director of pro scouting for the Minnesota Vikings.

So, the Vikings are collecting former NFL GMs named Ryan. Former Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson had been an assistant general manager for the Vikings since 2022. Reports have him staying with a different title and perhaps different responsibilities. If you ask Colts fans, they won’t have a lot of great things to say about Grigson, If asked, almost universally they’d rather see him employed by the Vikings than the Colts. Ryan Pace has a similar reputation with fans of the Chicago Bears. It can be a good thing to have former GMs on staff with a suspect history of decisions. Grigson and Pace are in Minnesota to assist Nolan Teasley. They aren’t in Minnesota to run things. We won’t know for a few years but Teasley is putting together an intriguing combination of evaluation and experience in his front office. 

There Will Be A Supplemental Draft

The too long, too stupid saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is finally over. Yesterday, it was reported that he plans to apply for the NFL’s Supplemental Draft. After placing over 9,000 bets on college and pro sports, some placed on his own teams, over four years, the NCAA had terminated his eligibility. He didn’t like that so he appealed the decision in federal court. Last week, somehow, an actual judge ignored all that was obvious and granted a preliminary injunction that prevented the NCAA from ending the eligibility of a player that had clearly broken the rules so many times. It was an astonishing decision that threw college football, common sense, and the law into chaos. Sorsby’s flip to entering the Supplemental Draft came on a day that included a flurry of legal activity. The Big 12 filed for a federal injunction for the right to potentially discipline Sorsby under its rules. The NCAA asked an appeals court for an expedited resolution to the local case, requesting a decision on Sorsby’s eligibility to be made by the start of the football season. All of that legal action faded away after the quarterback’s change of mind. This whole ordeal was so ludicrous. You can’t bet on the sport you play! He placed 9,000 bets! Sorsby broke a clearly stated rule so many times. It was unbelievable that he even tried to fight the much-deserved punishment. It’s over now. Entering the Supplemental Draft was always the best option. Realizing a lifelong dream of playing in the NFL is a cushy Plan B after losing your college eligibility. 

The Supplemental Draft. It’s a thing. 

For those that are a little rusty on some of the particulars of the NFL's Supplemental Draft here's some help from The Athletic:

What is the supplemental draft?

The supplemental draft, which is held each summer, was installed in 1977 as an option for draft-eligible players who did not declare for the regular NFL Draft. Normally, players who declare for the supplemental draft do so because of unexpected eligibility issues in college (academic or discipline).

The most noteworthy players who entered the NFL via the supplemental draft include Bernie Kosar (1985), Cris Carter (1987) and, most recently, Josh Gordon (2012). Since 1977, 45 players have been selected in the supplemental draft.

The draft order for the supplemental draft is determined via a lottery system based on last season’s win-loss records. The draft order is divided into three groups: 1) teams with six or fewer wins 2) the rest of the non-playoff teams and 3) the 12 playoff teams. The order of each group is randomly selected. If a team is interested in drafting a prospect, they place a bid on that player in a certain round. If multiple teams submit bids on a player in the same round, the team picking first in the order is awarded the player.

Once a team drafts a player in the supplemental draft, it must forfeit its pick in that round in the following NFL Draft.

It’s been a while since the Supplemental Draft included a player with legitimate NFL potential. Current Dallas Cowboys safety Jalen Thompson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2019 Supplemental Draft. Before that, you’d have to go back to the Cleveland Browns selecting receiver Josh Gordon in the second round of the 2012 Supplemental Draft. Brendan Sorsby will be drafted. How high will he be drafted? Some talent evaluators have said that he would’ve challenged Ty Simpson for QB2 in last April’s “regular” draft. A strong season at Texas Tech this fall and Sorsby would’ve been in the first-round mix of a strong quarterback draft in next April’s regular draft. Even if his off-field issues knock him a bit, Sorsby should get claimed in the second round. I wouldn’t be all that surprised if a team positioned late in the first round throws in a claim. The Los Angeles Rams could easily have been that team if they hadn’t taken Simpson. Wait! Scratch that. They don’t have a 2027 first-round pick. Thanks to the Brendan Sorsby saga, the 2026 Supplemental Draft will be a thing. 

Minnesota Vikings Current Front Office

New Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley has made his first additions to the front office he now leads. They are very big additions.

Andrew Healy

Trent Kirchner

Both have assistant general manager titles. Andrew Healy comes in as the Vikings top “analytics guy.” He has a math degree from Yale and an economics PhD from MIT on his resume. He’s the #2 football executive in the front office. Trent Kirchner has spent his football life on the scouting side. Over 27 years, he’s earned a reputation as one of the league’s best talent evaluators. They replace Ryan Grigson and Demitrius Washington. Grigson will remain with the team in a yet to be named role. Senior personnel executive Jamaal Stephenson, assistant director of college scouting Pat Roberts, and pro scout Salli Clavelle are also departing. 

With those adjustments in the books, here’s a look at Nolan Teasley’s current front office. 

Minnesota Vikings Current Personnel Structure 

General Manager: Nolan Teasley 

Assistant General Manager: Andrew Healy

Assistant General Manager: Trent Kirchner

Yet To Be Named Role: Ryan Grigson

Director of Player Personnel: Ryan Monnens

Assistant Director of Player Personnel: Chisom Opara

Director of Pro Personnel: Sam DeLuca

Director of College Scouting: Mike Sholiton

National Scout: Sean Gustus

National Scout: David Williams

College Area Scout (Midwest): Jake Essler

College Scout: Blaine Gramer

College Scout: Matt Kelly

College Scout: Steve Sabo

College Area Scout (Northeast): Michelle Mankoff

College Scout/BLESTO: Jack Murphy

Pro Scout: Alex Dale

Pro Scout: Shane Normandeau

Senior Player Personnel Analyst: Taylor Brooks

Senior Football Operations Manager: Kaitlin Zarecki

Senior Manager of Football Administration: Emily Badis

Senior Manager of Family Engagement: Quinn Gjersvig

Football Quantitative Methods Senior Analyst: Chris French

Football Quantitative Methods Analyst: Cole Bransford

Director, Football Information Systems: Luke Burson

Database Administrator: Mike Desplenter

Football Information Systems Developer: Anthony Caron

Football Information Systems Developer: Derek McCormick

Football Administration Associate: Austin Lavitt 

Player Personnel Consultant: Paul Wiggin

Scouting Associate: Dabness Atkins

Scouting Associate: Brian Schnorr

Football Operations Associate: Jordyn Hall

Family Engagement Associate: Michela Brown-Mayfield

SQL Database Associate: Grace Liebi

Football Quantitative Methods Associate: Claire Morrison

Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Competition

What’s wrong with a little competition? It can only make all involved better. Right?  There’s a quarterback competition in Minnesota. When the Vikings intentionally added Kyler Murray to a roster that already had franchise quarterback candidate J.J. McCarthy, a competition began. Many talking heads saw it as a competition in name only. An accomplished quarterback like Murray is only signing to start. Right? Those same talking heads were many of the same impatient observers that had already tossed McCarthy in the bust bin. A single season dismantled by injuries to himself and the offensive line is apparently enough evidence to discard a young quarterback. Anyway, the Vikings 2026 quarterback story was surely written when Murray was signed. Of course, he was signed to start. All real evidence shows that story to be fiction. The only opinion that matters is that of Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. He says there’s a quarterback competition. The offseason workouts revealed a legitimate competition as McCarthy and Murray split reps. Perhaps infuriating many, O’Connell said that the competition will extend into training camp. 

Even though Kevin O’Connell explained it clearly, I believe that many talking heads and fans had the Kyler Murray signing wrong from the start. The Vikings head coach said that they wanted the strongest possible quarterback room. Anyone paying attention would be very much aware that the Vikings had two of the past three seasons taken apart by quarterback injuries. In 2023, they were forced to start four quarterbacks, including a fifth-round rookie that wasn’t remotely ready for the NFL. In 2025, they were forced to start three quarterbacks, including an undrafted rookie that wasn’t remotely ready for the NFL. Wanting the strongest possible quarterback room shouldn’t be a puzzle. With the Arizona Cardinals paying nearly $40 million of his 2026 salary, Murray was available for a league minimum $1.3 million. It was a unique situation and the Vikings took advantage. Even more amazing than the knee-jerk reaction to signing Murray was the response to the Vikings bringing back Carson Wentz. If Wentz is on the roster, surely McCarthy is going to be traded. It’s mind-numbing that so many people forgot, or ignored, O’Connell saying that strengthening the quarterback room was an offseason priority. The Vikings had to go three deep at the quarterback position in two of the last three seasons. The only way to avoid a repeat of those two disastrous seasons is to have three competent quarterbacks on the roster. 

J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray

Carson Wentz

Bingo!

I believe that any of the three could lead the Vikings to the playoffs. That’s a good situation. Carson Wentz is at the point in his career where he’s a backup for any team that signs him. What difference does it make whether it’s #2 or #3? If recent times are any indication, there’s a good chance he’s playing for the Vikings this season as #3. Hopefully, that painful pattern stays in the past. J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are with the Vikings to start. There’s a quarterback competition in Minnesota. I’m all for it. Competition is fun. Competition makes everyone better. 

I would imagine that Kyler Murray has the edge simply because of his experience. If J.J. McCarthy is to win the job, he has to be the unquestioned winner. A tie goes to the veteran. I just want to see the best possible team on the field. I also want to see and hear proper football coverage of the competition. I’ve already seen way too much of the grade school coverage of perceived drama. Is McCarthy stretching with the quarterbacks? Did they skip off the field together at the end of practice? Gimme a break. There really is no end to the bullshit that the media thinks interests the fans. I’m one of those fans and it’s the football, only the football, that’s important.