Malik Jackson, Brock Osweiler, Doug Martin, Jason Pierre-Paul & Mario Williams are up for grabs
Monday 14 March 2016 10:28, UK
Who are the best value-for-money targets that NFL teams will target when tonight's free agency window opens?
Sky Sports expert Neil Reynolds has provided his five tips to keep an eye on - their contracts are dwindling down, they are certain to attract mega-dollar interest, but where will they end up?
These are the hottest NFL players on the market...
Malik Jackson
The Denver Broncos defensive tackle looks ready to swap his colours for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Early reports suggest he will attract a six-year deal worth up to $90m and including $42m guaranteed. The Broncos found themselves in a sticky situation with star defensive player Von Miller also running down his contract, and chose to prioritise him allowing Jackson to test his worth on the market.
Brock Osweiler
The 25-year-old quarterback who replaced Peyton Manning for seven games last season could now be rewarded with a bumper pay-day after the legend's retirement. Interestingly, the Broncos have been forced to hesitate on Osweiler's future while Manning made up his mind. And considering the Broncos outlay on retaining Von Miller, there might just be other NFL teams who will prioritise Osweiler.
Doug Martin
Tampa Bay Buccaneers might now have to cough up a major deal after trying to penny-pinch a year ago. They could have tied up Martin, who was the second-best rushing wide receiver in the NFL last season, for the 2016 season by giving him a pay-rise to $5.6 million. They chose not to, and his value has sky-rocketed. He is now expected to remain in Tampa Bay on a deal closer to $7 million per year.
Jason Pierre-Paul
The pass rushing star, who lost two fingers in a firework accident that threatened his career last summer, is likely to pen a one-year extension with the New York Giants. It is likely to earn him $10.5 million but Arizona Cardinals are reportedly willing to negotiate with him.
Mario Williams
He was recently cut by the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins have given him a deal that could add up to $20 million for 2016. The Bills were no longer willing to pay his hefty wages - he was their highest paid player since 2012 and was going to cost $19.9 million against the salary cap during 2016.
Offense
Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Dolphins
Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears
Arian Foster, RB, Houston Texans
Alfred Morris, RB, Washington Redskins
Chris Ivory, RB, New York Jets
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, New York Jets
Marvin Jones, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Jermaine Kearse, WR, Seattle Seahawks
Defense
Reggie Nelson, S, Cincinnati Bengals
Sean Smith, CB, Kansas City Chiefs
Janoris Jenkins, CB, Los Angeles Rams
Eric Weddle, S, San Diego Chargers
Tamba Hali, OLB, Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Long, DE, Los Angeles Rams
Prince Amukamara, CB, New York Giants
Greg Hardy, DE, Dallas Cowboys
