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Top 50 NFL players scheduled to become free agents in 2023

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The NFL’s free agency period kicks off in early March and it should be a wild ride as there are several big-name quarterbacks expected to hit the market.

Here is a list of the top 50 players scheduled to become free agents during the new league year:

1. QB Lamar Jackson

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2. QB Tom Brady

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3. QB Geno Smith

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4. RB Josh Jacobs

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5. RB Saquon Barkley

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6. DT Javon Hargrave

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7. FS Jessie Bates

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8. CB Jamel Dean

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9. LB Lavonte David

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10. RB Tony Pollard

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11. RT Mike McGlinchey

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12. LT Orlando Brown Jr.

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13. DT Daron Payne

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14. DT Dalvin Tomlinson

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15. CB James Bradberry

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16. CB Cameron Sutton

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17. FS Jordan Poyer

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18. CB Patrick Peterson

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19. TE Dalton Schultz

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20. DE Marcus Davenport

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21. LB Tremaine Edmunds

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22. LB Leighton Vander Esch

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23. LB T.J. Edwards

24. DT Dre'Mont Jones

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25. WR Jakobi Meyers

Jan 8, 2023; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) tries to break a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White (27) after a catch in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

26. LB David Long

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27. DT Zach Allen

28. EDGE Jadeveon Clowney

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29. OT Kaleb McGary

December 19, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

28. DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

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29. CB Jonathan Jones

Nov 24, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) returns an interception off Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (not pictured) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

30. QB Daniel Jones

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31. LB Germaine Pratt

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32. OG Ben Powers

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33. WR Juju Smith-Schuster

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34. EDGE Melvin Ingram

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35. EDGE Justin Houston

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36. EDGE Brandon Graham

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37. TE Mike Gesicki

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38. RT Jawaan Taylor

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39. QB Jimmy Garoppolo

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40. WR Mecole Hardman

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41. WR Allen Lazard

42. C Ethan Pocic

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43. SS Taylor Rapp

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44. FS Vonn Bell

45. SS Donovan Wilson

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46. C Garrett Bradbury

47. TE Evan Engram

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48. CB Rock Ya-Sin

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49. RB Jamaal Williams

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50. EDGE Yannick Ngakoue

Oct 2, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) narrowly misses being sacked by Indianapolis Colts defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
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