Predicting where remaining NFL free agents will sign

The NFL draft is over, but the work is not done. Not by a mile. Now it’s the post-draft free-agent market, where teams fill remaining holes for a variety of reasons – veteran depth, prove-it deals. upshot plays, emergency plans. All the things. It’s also quietly where seasons can be won or lost.  With that in mind, here’s my read of a few of the top remaining NFL free agents and where they should land.

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Jauan Jennings – Vikings

He’s a reliable, physical receiver who blocks, plays through contact, and fits a team that needs grown-up snaps outside. And Minnesota needs functional targets outside Jefferson and Addison.

Taylor Decker – Bears

Chicago is built to win now and needs stability up front. Decker makes so much sense as a plug-in veteran who shores up protection and keeps the offense hopping.

Stefon Diggs – Rams

My bet is he stays unsigned until the legal mess clears. The talent is still there, but the trial story is going to stall his market. The Rams are the type of team that will take the swing on a one-year prove-it deal to keep up with the Joneses.

Kevin Zeitler – 49ers

San Francisco has cap room and a clear interior need, and Zeitler is still a productive player. One-year deal, immediate upgrade, no drama.

Joey Bosa – Seahawks

Seattle just added Fowler, and that’s huge (check out this write-up from Tuesday). But what if? The champs are trying to repeat, y’all, and Bosa wants a ring-chase landing spot with a rotation that fits.

Also possible: Bears.

Deebo Samuel – Chiefs

Kansas City waited on receiver help in the draft and still needs offensive juice, with Mahomes’ health timeline being an issue. Deebo in Reid’s hands is instant production, and he solves multiple problems.

Bobby Wagner – Cowboys

Dallas is still trying to build a defense – and absent a trade, they need this. While not a splash move, Wagner fits. Older, but functional, smart, and helps stabilize a room (and a squad).

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