The first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period has come and gone, and day two is upon us.
After Monday’s flurry of moves, who are the best available players?
While the opening of the tampering period generates the most buzz, the days that follow are where rosters are truly built, and games can be won. For teams — and their fans — still looking for moves, here are some names to watch.
1. Amari Cooper, WR
Cooper did not put up huge numbers for the Buffalo Bills last season, catching 44 passes for 547 yards and four touchdowns while struggling with drops. But he would still add talent to any wide receiver room, and put up big numbers during his 2023 campaign where he hauled in 72 passes for 1,250 yards and five touchdowns.
2. Asante Samuel, CB
Samuel was placed on injured reserve early last season with a shoulder injury, but is just 25 years old and put together two solid seasons in 2022 and 2023. That youth and potential are going to serve him well in free agency.
3. Cam Robinson, OT
Acquired by the Vikings at the trade deadline, Cam Robinson helped solidify the Minnesota offensive line as they pushed for the top seed in the NFC. With questions about the incoming tackle class in the draft, there should still be several teams interested in his services.
4. Stefon Diggs, WR
Stefon Diggs is working his way back from an ACL tear he suffered in November, although there are reports he will be ready for training camp. He caught 47 passes for 496 yards and three touchdowns a season ago over eight games, which brought to an end a streak of six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
5. Teven Jenkins, G
After starting out at tackle Teven Jenkins seemed to find a home kicking inside to guard. He’s started 40 games over his career, but with the Chicago Bears completely rebuilding their interior offensive line, he’ll be looking for a new home.
6. Rasul Douglas, CB
Several cornerbacks found new homes on Monday, but Rasul Douglas is perhaps the best option left at the position. Douglas has at least four interceptions in each of the last three seasons, and has broken up at least seven passes in six of his seven NFL campaigns. Those skills at the catch point should find him a home relatively quickly.
7. Azeez Ojulari, EDGE
Azeez Ojulari has dealt with injuries throughout his young career, which has limited his production off the edge. He has only completed one full season in the league, his rookie campaign back in 2021 when he recorded eight sacks, and over four seasons of limited action he’s recorded 22 total sacks. 2024 was set to be a breakout season for him as he recorded six sacks over the first eight games of the season, but another injury cut his campaign short. Still, teams looking to bolster their pass rush might be smart to give him a look.
