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NFL Free Agency Preview: Tight Ends, Offensive Tackles, and Interior Offensive Line (2026)
Tight Ends
the tight end market is interesting. George Kittle is unlikely to hit free agency, and Sam LaPorta is a building block for Detroit. Here’s a look at potential options:
* dalton Schultz, 32, 7th round: A solid, reliable option.
* Gerald Everett, 31, 2nd round: Everett continues to be a productive receiving threat.
* Juwan Johnson, 28, UDFA: Showed flashes in New Orleans.
* Noah Fant, 27, 1st round: Fant gets there differently than Okonkwo but are similar enough part-time options, and Fant signed a $2.75M prove it deal with the Bengals in 2025 as a former 1st rounder.
* Tommy Tremble, 26, 3rd round:
* Darren Waller, 35, 6th round: He played on a $2M contract out of retirement in 2025, but Waller flashed when healthy. He was able to run away from defenders and made multiple big plays at the catch point in a part-time role as a pure receiver.
Cut candidates: T.J. Hockenson ($8.9M saved),Dawson Knox ($9.6M saved), Cole Kmet ($8.4M saved), Jonnu Smith ($7M saved), Will Dissly ($4M saved).
Offensive Tackles
The tackle market is always crucial. Here’s a breakdown of potential free agents:
* Jermaine Eluemunor, 33: A fiery starter. The Giants should re-sign.
* Braden Smith,31: Good,but has a history of OCD/concussion issues.
* Rasheed Walker, 27: A three-year veteran, better in pass protection.
* Jonah Williams, 30: An ex-1st-rounder with some experience at left tackle.
* Braxton Jones, 28: Recovered from ankle/knee injuries, a three-year starter.
* Cam Robinson, 32: Would be his 5th team in 3 years. A potential bridge LT.
* Rob Havenstein, 35: Ankle injury concerns, but an 11-year starter.
* Cole Van Lanen, 29: Flashed as a fill-in for Jacksonville, multi-positional.
* Jack Conklin, 33: Has suffered multiple knee and concussion injuries.
* Elijah Wilkinson, 31: An experienced player with guard experience.
* Trent brown, 34: Played well in a half-season with Houston.
interior Offensive Line
A strong interior is vital. Here’s a look at potential free agents:
* Tyler Linderbaum, 28: No chance he leaves Baltimore. A Top-5 center.
* Alijah Vera-Tucker, 28: Missed the 2025 season (triceps injury) but is a very good guard.
* David Edwards, 30: A multi-year starter for Buffalo with over 1,000 snaps.
* Connor McGovern, 29: Another multi-year starter for Buffalo, also