The NFL's free agency will unofficially get underway on Monday with the 'legal tampering' period beginning.
Two days prior to free agency officially opening on Wednesday, teams are allowed to speak to players who are about to become out of contract and available on the open market.
This gives players time to find their worth on the open market before making their decisions, usually in time for the window officially opening on Wednesday (March 15).
This year will see five key starting players from this past Super Bowl become available, with a number of championship winners also hitting the market.
Mirror NFL has looked into the top 10 free agents available on the open market - all players who could hugely elevate a team's chances in making the Super Bowl in 2024.
Javon Hargreave (Philadelphia Eagles)
Having become of the best and more underrated defensive linemen in the entire league, Hargreave hits the open market at the perfect time off the back of his best ever season.
It's extremely rare to see an interior lineman be able to rack up double digit sacks, but that's exactly what Hargreave did with 11, and 19 in his last two seasons.
Expect Hargreave to be the highest-paid player this off-season, and most likely prove to be a huge loss for the Eagles.
Orlando Brown Jr (Kansas City Chiefs)
The Chiefs chose not to franchise tag Patrick Mahomes' blindside protector, and the offensive lineman will now hit the open market.
Although not an elite player, reliable left tackles are hard to come by in the NFL, and are usually paid handsomely. It would be a surprise to see the Chiefs not bring him back, with his exit leaving a huge hole in their offense.
Jason Kelce (Philadelphia Eagles)
One of the best centers in NFL history, Jason Kelce may even decide to retire after proclaiming that 2022 would be his last season.
However, he is still playing as the best center in the NFL, and quite clearly has so much more to give, while playing on an elite team. The Super Bowl loss to his brother, Travis Kelce's Chiefs, might be motivation enough for him to come back, and if he does, he deserves to be paid for his production.
CJ Gardner-Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles)
The NFL's interception leader for last season, Gardner-Johnson is a scrappy defensive back who will go up against any wide receiver or tight end and give them a tough day.
He has proven to be one of the more trustworthy slot cornerbacks in the NFL, while improving both the New Orleans Saints and Eagles after joining them.
James Bradberry (Philadelphia Eagles)
You might remember him as the man who was penalised in the play which won the Kansas City Chiefs the Super Bowl, but Bradberry has added plenty to his game
One of the better cornerbacks in the NFL, Bradberry has been a consistent player for a number of years who took a huge step up in 2022.
Odell Beckham Jr (Unattached)
After not playing in 2022 following an ACL tear, Beckham Jr is now back to full health after posting numerous videos showing off his skills in recent Instagram videos.
On his day, Beckham remains one of the best wide receivers in the league. However, how much will the league value him after a year on the sidelines?
Bobby Wagner (Los Angeles Rams)
The best linebacker of the last 10 years, Wagner was harshly cut by the Los Angeles Rams after one of his best seasons, due to needing to save cap space.
Although he'll be 33 this season, Wagner will be a defensive leader for whoever he joins, reading the opposition offense and seemingly always making the right play.
Lavonte David (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
And if Wagner is the best of the last few years, David is a close second. The do-it-all linebacker is expected to leave the Buccaneers with the team going with youth after Tom Brady's exit.
David will also be 33 this season, but still excels in the open field and will likely be picked up by a championship contending team.
Jamel Dean (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Another player who the Buccaneers seem oddly keen to let go is cornerback Jamel Dean. The Bucs signed cornerback Carlton Davis to a big deal, which may mean Dean heads for the exit.
Dean has four years of starting, primarily as the top defensive back for the Super Bowl winning Bucs, and will likely be the top cornerback on the market.
Zach Allen (Arizona Cardinals)
An underrated player who you can expect to be given a huge contract that will raise eyebrows among NFL fans.
Allen is one of the better disruptive defensive lineman in the league when it comes to playing the run and getting to the quarterback, with six sacks in an impressive season with the Cardinals.
