What about FA OL? Who is available that is solid?
2. G Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Smith's 80.4 PFF overall grade currently ranks 10th among all guards this season, and he will still be only 25 years old when free agency opens. That's a good combination for a big payday, given that multiple players at the position signed deals at or exceeding $20 million per year in 2024.
The complicated element when projecting a contract for Smith is the reason he fell to the end of the sixth round in the 2021 NFL Draft: He was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs. On the field, he is every bit of a prized free agent. Factoring in his health is the key question.
It's hard to argue that any player has improved their stock more this season than the Ravens' left tackle. After a devastating ankle injury in 2021 seemed to stall his career, Ronnie Stanley is finally back to top form in 2024, posting an impressive 80.0 PFF pass-blocking grade through the first 12 weeks.
17. T Cam Robinson, Minnesota Vikings
Robinson was part of a Jaguars team that had a dismal start to 2024. But individually, he was a reliable option at left tackle before being acquired by the Minnesota Vikings at the trade deadline. His 95.5 pass-blocking efficiency rating so far this year would be his worst since 2019, but if anything, that's a testament to his play over the past four years.
There aren’t many long-term answers in free agency at center, which will make Dalman the primary beneficiary if he reaches the open market. Any team that deploys an outside-zone rushing scheme will be all over the former fourth-round pick. Dalman has room to grow as a pass protector but is one of the best run-blocking centers in the NFL and will advance the continued growth of the interior offensive line market after Kansas City Chiefs center
Creed Humphrey finally reset the center market.
Fries has shown tremendous strides over the duration of his rookie contract and could be the next guard to cash in during the free agency period after a wave of big deals landed in 2024. Unfortunately, Fries fractured his tibia in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and underwent immediate surgery, but he had earned an 86.8 PFF overall grade up to that point on 268 snaps.
Jenkins is a force to be reckoned with on most Sundays; the issue over his career thus far has been getting on the field on Sundays. There are some occasional whiffs to clean up in pass protection, but it can’t exactly help his pass-set footwork going from right tackle to left tackle to left guard while also rehabbing a bunch over his rookie contract. Fellow 2021 second-round draft pick
Sam Cosmi signed a four-year, $74 million extension with the Washington Commanders before the 2024 campaign, which could serve as a favorable comparison for Jenkins, as Cosmi also kicked inside from tackle to guard and missed some time to injury through his first three seasons.
After spending the past three years in Baltimore, Zeitler joined Detroit, which has been a near-seamless fit. Zeitler's 80.2 PFF overall grade is his best since 2016, and his 78.6 PFF run-blocking grade is his highest in 10 years. The 34-year-old could be a cheap yet effective guard option on the open market.
28. G James Daniels, Pittsburgh Steelers
Daniels was turning in a career year, but unfortunately, he tore his Achilles in Week 4. The 27-year-old was solid in his first two years with the Steelers, recording PFF overall grades above 61.0, but showed some liabilities in run blocking. There should still be a solid market, given Daniels' age and experience (already seven years).
Given Smith's age, teams may not want to commit to him long term, but he remains a solid option at left tackle. His 75.6 PFF overall grade before his injury ranked 25th among all tackles, making him a worthwhile short-term investment for teams seeking offensive line stability. Unfortunately, another injury landing Smith on injured reserve raises questions about whether the longtime stalwart will seek to continue playing in 2025 and beyond.
Top free agent comparison: Donald Penn, 2016
Becton is the latest in a very long line of star pupils to attend Jeff Stoutland University in Philadelphia, working with arguably the league’s best offensive line coach to get his career back on track. A kick inside to guard for 2024 may not be a permanent move for Becton, as the Eagles have possibly the best tackle tandem in the NFL, but his demonstrated versatility across the line is only a good thing.
The former undrafted free agent out of
Iowa has settled in quite nicely over the past few years protecting the blindside of Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford, with a career year across the board in 2024 coming at just the right time.
Top free agent comparison: Jared Veldheer, 2014
| Player | Pass-block grade | True pass set pass-block grade | Negative run-block grade percentage | APY as % of Cap at signing |
| Alaric Jackson | 74.2 | 67.2 | 11.9% | ? |
| Jared Veldheer | 79.1 | 67.7 | 8.4% | 5.3% |
*All data in tables reflects two years prior to UFA contract signing
Contract projection: Available in PFF's free agency rankings
47. T Dan Moore, Pittsburgh Steelers
Moore has really rounded out his game over the course of his rookie contract and appears to have taken a major step forward in 2024 after consistent struggles in pass protection over his first three seasons. With the extension of
Jacksonville Jaguars tackle
Walker Little, Moore and Los Angeles Rams tackle Alaric Jackson stand to benefit as the young, potential multi-year solutions at left tackle who are hitting free agency.
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