Football enthusiasts are waiting eagerly for some action as the NFL 2023 is inching closer every minute. The preseason kickoff game happens on August 3 as the New York Jets will take on the Cleveland Browns. All the teams are prepared to give their best after sweating out during their practice sessions.
The regular season, on the other hand, will kick off on September 7, and it’s expected to be a thrilling game. It’ll be a clash between the Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions. But, before that, there will be many more matches that’ll give players a chance to shine and make their names.
While many players signed lucrative deals with different teams before the NFL 2023, many are left without any team. As the league is about to begin, there are several big names who are in free agency presently. There’s a long list of players who couldn’t sign a deal ahead of this season.
A list of NFL players available in free agency
Ezekiel Elliott: The first big name is star running back Ezekiel Elliott who has been unable to find a team. Though, the Dallas Cowboys owner has recently mentioned that their connection with him is not over yet. It’s worth noting that the star player has spent all of his career now with the Cowboys.
Jadeveon Clowney: After him is NFL defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. He last played for the Cleveland Browns in 2021 and has become a free agent since then. The defensive end earned 3 consecutive Pro Bowls when he was with the Houston Texans. At present, there’s no news of him signing with any team.
Dalvin Cook: Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is yet another NFL star who’s in free agency for now. As per reports, the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys have been showing their interest in him. Though recently there have been rumors of his potential team-up with the New York Jets.
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Yannick Ngakoue: Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who played for the Indianapolis Colts last year is also available in free agency. The star player has recorded more than 8 sacks in 8 continuous seasons. Some reports suggest that the pass rusher is interested in joining the Chicago Bears.
Dalton Risner: Another renowned NFL star who’s in free agency currently is Dalton Risner who plays at the guard position. He has played only for the Denver Broncos for 4 years after the team drafted him in 2019. The star player is rumored to visit the Minnesota Vikings, so there’s a possibility of him signing a contract.
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Teddy Bridgewater: After Cook comes quarterback Teddy Bridgewater who was with the Miami Dolphins last year. The NFL star has played all of his 5 seasons till now for a different team. Recently, the Detroit Lions showed their interest in him but they haven’t finalized a deal.
All these players are just a few of the many NFL free agents who are on the lookout for a contract. While some of them are on the verge of getting their hands on a deal, others are still without any offer. It’ll be interesting to see which of these free agents succeed in joining a team and which don’t.