10) Mazi Smith, DT, Cowboys
Why available: Former 1st-rounder who hasn’t stuck with the new regime and has been a healthy scratch. Cheap upside for a team that can develop interior beef.
Best fits: Bills, Bengals (both need interior run help).
Projected cost: 2026 6th-round pick.
9) Greg Newsome II, CB, Browns
Why available: Quality starter on an expiring deal; Cleveland is stockpiling picks and cap flexibility while the offense resets.
Best fits: Packers, Raiders (both short on outside CB depth).
Projected cost: Conditional 2026 4th-rounder.
8) Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
Why available: Still productive at 30, but New Orleans is 0–4, light on 2026 draft capital, and facing a cap squeeze.
Best fits: Chiefs (pass-game outlet), Cardinals (injury crisis).
Projected cost: Conditional 2026 4th-rounder.
7) Rico Dowdle, RB, Panthers
Why available: One-year deal, modest usage with rookie Trevor Etienne waiting; good 2024 resume as a starter.
Best fits: Bears, Chiefs (inexpensive, competent RB depth).
Projected cost: Conditional 2026 7th-rounder.
6) Russell Wilson, QB, Giants
Why available: Jaxson Dart has the wheel; Wilson’s a short-term stabilizer for a team with injury or performance issues at QB.
Best fits: Bengals, Browns (bridge starter/insurance).
Projected cost: Conditional 2026 5th-rounder.
5) Trey Hendrickson, EDGE, Bengals
Why available: If Cincy slides while Burrow rehabs, they’ll cash in a premium rusher; injuries elsewhere boost his market.
Best fits: Cowboys, Lions (contenders needing juice).
Projected cost: Strong Day 2 package (e.g., conditional 2026 2nd).
4) Riq Woolen, CB, Seahawks
Why available: Playing time dipped under Mike Macdonald; contract-year wrinkle. Ball production still tantalizing.
Best fits: Raiders, Dolphins (both thin at CB).
Projected cost: 2026 conditional 4th.
3) Kayvon Thibodeaux, EDGE, Giants
Why available: Burns + rookie Abdul Carter already headline the rush; Nabers’ injury elevates WR need, and Thibs retains big value on his rookie deal.
Best fits: Ravens, 49ers (young, cheap edge for heavy-rotation fronts).
Projected cost: 2026 2nd-rounder and/or starting-caliber WR.
2) Jaelan Phillips, EDGE, Dolphins
Why available: Fifth-year option season; deep Miami edge room (Chubb/Judon/Sieler/Robinson). Injuries have clouded long-term fit.
Best fits: Browns, 49ers (win-now rush help).
Projected cost: Conditional 2026 4th / player-for-player (WR) swap.
1) David Njoku, TE, Browns
Why available: Contract year; rookie Harold Fannin Jr. breaking out. Cleveland needs draft ammo and cap runway for a QB pursuit if needed in 2026.
Best fits: Giants (Dart-friendly outlet), 49ers (matchup TE alongside Kittle IR stint/return ramp).
Projected cost: Conditional 2026 3rd.
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