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NFL free agency watch: Best team fits for the top five offensive free agents

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6, May 25

NFL free agency watch: Best team fits for the top five offensive free agents

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Even with the first wave of free agency and the NFL draft behind us, several teams still have key offensive needs—and a few quality free agents are still on the market.

DAZN News looks at the top five offensive players still unsigned and the teams that need them most.

1. Amari Cooper, Wide receiver

Best landing spot: Dallas Cowboys

Cooper is coming off the least productive season of his career after struggling to carve out a consistent role with the Cleveland Browns or Buffalo Bills. At 30 years old, his critics may wonder whether he can still be a true difference-maker.

That said, the former Raiders and Cowboys standout is just one year removed from a career-best 1,309-yard season and still boasts the sharp route-running skills that earned him five Pro Bowl selections.

With little proven depth behind CeeDee Lamb, and despite widespread expectations that they would select a receiver, the Cowboys left the draft without addressing the position. A reunion with Cooper—who thrived in Dallas from 2019 to 2022—would be a logical move.

2. Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback

Best landing spot: Pittsburgh Steelers

Aaron Rodgers faced plenty of criticism for his performances with the New York Jets last season. However, the numbers show that the four-time MVP can still be a valuable contributor to a playoff contender. In 2024, he posted a 90.5 passer rating, throwing 28 touchdowns versus just 11 interceptions—solid production by any standard.

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have found a hidden gem in the sixth round of the draft with quarterback Will Howard. While some question his playmaking ceiling, many expected him to come off the board as early as the fourth round.

Still, Howard will need time to adjust to the pro level, and Mason Rudolph—signed to a two-year deal in May—is better suited for a backup role. Speaking to Steeler Nation Radio, owner Art Rooney II was optimistic about the prospect of being Rodgers to Pittsburgh.

There has been no further development since Rooney II's comments, but the Steelers still appear to be the most logical—and possibly the only—landing spot for Rodgers to continue his career.

3. J.K. Dobbins, Running back

Best landing spot: Cincinnati Bengals or Chicago Bears

Before the 2024 season, Dobbins was an afterthought, labelled injury-prone label after missing most of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. One year later, he's one of the top two running backs available in free agency after starring for the Los Angeles Chargers, producing career-high numbers in carries (204), yards (931) and receptions (32).

Chase Brown had a promising sophomore campaign and received a vote of confidence after Cincinnati waited until the sixth round of the draft to select Tahj Brooks from Texas Tech. Brooks was highly productive in college as a runner, but his profile is remarkably similar to Brown's in that he offers very little as a receiver.

The Bengals appear set at the position with Zack Moss and Samaje Perine rounding out their running back depth, but Dobbins would be a low-cost upgrade over both players.

4. Nick Chubb, Running back

Best landing spot: Chicago Bears

Nick Chubb is working his way back from a significant injury, but his recent social media update suggests his recovery is going well. If healthy, he remains one of the league's top pure runners and a reliable option in any backfield.

New Bears head coach Ben Johnson has revamped Chicago's offense this offseason—investing heavily in the offensive line through free agency and adding weapons in the draft. However, running back remains a question mark, with limited depth behind 2024 starter D'Andre Swift.

5. Keenan Allen, Wide receiver

Best landing spot: New York Jets

At 33 years old, Allen is clearly in the latter stages of his career. However, his game has never relied heavily on athleticism, making any physical decline less impactful. His sharp route-running remains a strength, as shown by his 70 catches for 744 yards in 2024—despite playing in a struggling Bears offense and sharing targets with D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze.

After parting ways with Davante Adams and Mike Williams, the Jets are extremely thin at receiver behind Garrett Wilson. Allen would be a capable No.2 option, providing new quarterback Justin Fields with a reliable outlet in the passing game.