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NFLTR Insider: Top 2025 FAs, Higgins, Smith, McCarthy, Jones

November 14, 2024

Top 100 - 2025 FAs List

Tee Higgins

  • The expectation leaguewide is that Bengals WR Tee Higgins will depart in free agency this offseason. 

  • There's reportedly little to no chance Higgins remains in Cincinnati, barring a major surprise.

Trey Smith

  • There's an expectation around the league that Chiefs G Trey Smith, a pending free agent in 2025, could end up resetting the market at his position. 

  • The top of the guard market is $21 million a year (Eagles G Landon Dickerson).

J.J. McCarthy

  • Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy underwent a second surgery on his right knee to address a swelling issue that occurred during his rehab.

  • McCarthy was reportedly given a biologic injection.

Buzz:

  • Raiders HC Antonio Pierce announced veteran QB Gardner Minshew will start this week. (NFLTR)

  • The Giants could look to start QB Drew Lock after the bye week because of QB Daniel Jones' contract structure. (NFLTR)

  • Cowboys owner Jerry Jones explained why they are sticking with QB Cooper Rush over QB Trey Lance. (NFLTR)

  • Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence will be out again in Week 11 with a shoulder injury and QB Mac Jones will get the start in his place once more. (NFLTR)

  • Colts HC Shane Steichen announced that the team will be turning back to QB Anthony Richardson as the starter, this week and for the rest of the season. (NFLTR)

  • Bears QB Caleb Williams said they aren't looking to completely re-invent their offense and is confident he'll be able to adapt to their offensive changes. (NFLTR)

  • Jets tried out seven free agents. (NFLTR)

  • Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald explained why they cut LB Tyrel Dodson rather than relegate him to a bench role. (NFLTR)

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