The market for veteran players has gone quiet of late with more notable releases than movement toward unsigned, unrestricted free agents. There are, however, a few big names still available in free agency and some valuable role players who can fill some lingering roster holes.

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The most prominent free agents left are two players who were drafted No. 1 overall not so long ago, quarterback Cam Newton (2011) and edge rusher Jadeven Clowney (2014). With both players, past injuries and future durability have come into play, and many teams feel the cost of the risk outweighs the potential reward. While Newton might need to keep waiting with most teams having settled their quarterback situations, Clowney, coming off an elite season with the Seahawks when healthy, should find a home soon.

Going through every position, here are the other free agents who are still available in 2020.

NFL free agents 2020: The best players still available at each position

Quarterbacks

Cam Newton, Panthers Joe Flacco, Broncos (signed by Jets) Matt Moore, Chiefs Mike Glennon, Raiders (signed by Jaguars) Trevor Siemian, Jets Drew Stanton, Browns Josh McCown, Eagles Blake Bortles, Rams Geno Smith, Seahawks (re-signed) Cody Kessler, Patriots Brandon Allen, Broncos

Newton isn’t getting interest from the Patriots or the Jaguars, and the Steelers, his best spot for a surefire backup job, don’t seem realistic.

Moore should get more attention as a journeyman backup considering how well he filled in for Patrick Mahomes last season. Flacco is a less willing backup and now has durability issues. Starting with Glennon and Siemian, the rest are similar low-upside backups. There’s unlikely to be another roster emergency that brings McCown back to play in the NFL.

Running backs

Devonta Freeman, Falcons Carlos Hyde, Texans (signed by Seahawks) Lamar Miller, Texans Chris Thompson, Redskins (signed by Jaguars) LeSean McCoy, Chiefs Theo Riddick, Broncos Bilal Powell, Jets Isaiah Crowell, Raiders Ty Montgomery, Jets (signed by Saints) Jonathan Williams, Colts Corey Clement, Eagles Kenjon Barner, Falcons Buck Allen, Giants Spencer Ware, Chiefs Wendell Smallwood, Redskins Alfred Blue, Jaguars C. J. Prosise, Seahawks Samaje Perine, Dolphins (signed by Bengals) Tyler Ervin, Packers Senorise Perry, Bills (signed by Titans)

The life of a running back can be rough and change quickly with age and mileage. Freeman was replaced by Todd Gurley, while Hyde and Miller lost their potential return because of the Texans’ trade for David Johnson.

Thompson has some appeal as a third-down receiving back, but he comes with injury risk. McCoy should be joining Frank Gore in fading out of the NFL, with the Bills and Chiefs replacing them with Zack Moss and Clyde Edwards-Helaire, respectively. The rest are mostly situational swing types who need a committee opening to land a job.

Wide receivers

Taylor Gabriel, Bears Chester Rogers, Colts Rashard Higgins, Browns (re-signed) Paul Richardson, Redskins Josh Gordon, Seahawks Chris Hogan, Panthers Tavon Austin, Cowboys Demaryius Thomas, Jets Ryan Grant, Packers Justin Hardy, Falcons Dwayne Harris, Raiders Jaron Brown, Seahawks Jarius Wright, Panthers Jordan Matthews, 49ers Russell Shepard, Giants Dontrelle Inman, Colts Jermaine Kearse, Lions Johnny Holton, Steelers Trevor Davis, Dolphins (signed by Raiders)

Higgins is the most surprising player still available given his route-running versatility and good hands. Gabriel can still help a team with his speed and quickness, but it would need to able to deploy his versatility.

Hogan, Thomas, Matthews and Kearse fall under the age-catching-up-to-them category. Richardson didn’t show much after going from the Seahawks to the Redskins last year. Gordon might have run out of chances when he couldn’t stick with the Patriots or Seahawks.

Tight ends

Delanie Walker, Titans Charles Clay, Cardinals Geoff Swaim, Jaguars Jordan Reed, Redskns Ed Dickson, Seahawks Luke Stocker, Falcons Lance Kendricks, Chargers

Walker has had a great run as older player, but his body doesn’t have much left to offer. Clay once was a valuable blocking and receiving cog, but now he is a limited backup.

Swaim has some upside, but the Jaguars didn’t see it, replacing him with Tyler Eifert. Reed might join Vernon Davis in retirement soon given his history of concussions and little interest so far.

Offensive tackles

Jason Peters, Eagles Cordy Glenn, Bengals Kelvin Beachum, Jets Demar Dotson, Buccaneers Jared Veldheer, Packers James Hurst, Ravens (signed by Saints) Cameron Erving, Chiefs (signed by Cowboys) Donald Penn, Redskins Greg Robinson, Browns LaAdrian Waddle, Bills Marshall Newhouse, Patriots Chris Clark, Texans Jordan Mills, Cardinals T. J. Clemmings, Bears J’Marcus Webb, Dolphins Josh Wells, Buccaneers (re-signed) Patrick Omameh, Saints (re-signed)

Peters, the venerable Eagle, has started to break down. Glenn and Beachum should have something left, but they have injury issues. Dotson and Veldheer will need a right tackle situation to change to give them another chance.

Hurst and Erving have some inside swing ability. Penn already has overextended as an older player. Robinson has off-field issues on top of his shaky play in Cleveland. Newhouse proved in New England he can’t be more than a pure left-side backup. This position is bound to see little market traction.

Guards

Larry Warford, Saints Mike Person, 49ers Ron Leary, Broncos Kevin Pamphile, Titans Josh Kline, Vikings Ted Larsen, Bears Earl Watford, Buccaneers John Jerry, Bengals Michael Schofield, Chargers (signed by Panthers)

Warford was made expendable to save the Saints on the salary cap after they drafted Cesar Ruiz to replace him in the first round. Person needs to find a home in another athletic zone blocking scheme away from Kyle Shanahan. Leary and Pamphile offer only backup status at this point.

There’s not much else to see here unless a team needs to plug a hole after an injury.

Centers

Justin Britt, Seahawks Daniel Kllgore, Dolphins Ryan Kalil, Jets Hroniss Grasu, Ravens A. Q. Shipley, Cardinals James Ferentz, Patriots Tony Bergstrom, Redskins

Britt was cut from the Seahawks and is worthy of a flyer. Kilgore was once valuable for his versatility, but he couldn’t stay on the field in Miami.

Kalil has had a strong career, but it’s hard to see him finding a third home. Shipley should land somewhere for depth.

Defensive tackles

Damon Harrison, Lions Mike Daniels, Lions Margus Hunt, Colts (signed by Saints) Damion Square, Chargers Corey Liuget, Bills Brandon Mebane, Chargers John Jenkins, Dolphins (signed by Bears) Josh Mauro, Raiders Domata Peko, Ravens Kyle Love, Panthers Sylvester Williams, Chargers Akeem Spence, Jaguars

The Lions were rebuilding their defensive line and couldn’t keep Harrison. “Snacks” should get more consideration from one of his old teams, the Giants or Jets.

Daniels’ returns quickly dwindled from his Packers days. Hunt can provide some inside pass-rush pop situationally. Of the former Chargers, Square can be most useful in a rotation.

Defensive ends

Jadeveon Clowney, Seahawks Everson Griffen, Vikings Ezekiel Ansah, Lions Michael Bennett, Cowboys Cameron Wake, Titans Jabaal Sheard, Colts Vinny Curry, Eagles Kerry Wynn, Bengals Adam Gotsis, Broncos Billy Winn, Broncos Clinton McDonald, Cardinals John Jenkins, Dolphins Damontre Moore, 49ers Olson Pierre, Raiders

The Browns and the Titans seem to still be Clowney’s best options, as the Seahawks likely won’t re-sign him. The Redskins, Lions and Colts should consider adding more depth from this group with their ample cap spaces.

Griffen has something left to help situationally in rushing the passer. Ansah and Bennett had good runs but have limited appeal now. Wake might be at the end of the line at 38 after he finally dropped off in Tennessee.

Outside linebackers

Nigel Bradham, Eagles Terrell Suggs, Cardinals/Chiefs Clay Matthews, Rams Mychal Kendricks, Seahawks Anthony Chickillo, Steelers Kareem Martin, Giants Aaron Lynch, Bears (signed by Jaguars) Malcolm Smith, Cowboys Julian Stanford, Bills Brooks Reed, Cardinals Sam Acho, Buccaneers Pernell McPhee, Bears (signed by Ravens) Vontaze Burfict, Raiders

The three notable veteran edge rushers here — Suggs, Matthews and Lynch — need a 3-4 opening to get with a new team. Bradham has had a nice career with the Bills and Eagles but might not offer much tackling help.

Chickillo can help someone on special teams. At the bottom, it would be shocking to see Burfict in the league again in 2020.

Inside linebackers

Mark Barron, Steelers Wesley Woodyard, Titans Alec Ogletree, Giants Adarius Taylor, Browns Darron Lee, Jets Bryce Hager, Rams Will Compton, Raiders Manti Te’o, Saints Preston Brown, Jaguars Corey Nelson, Broncos Deone Bucannon, Giants (signed by Falcons) Stephone Anthony, Saints D. J. Alexander, Jaguars Albert McClellan, Jets Daren Bates, Titans Mike Hull, Dolphins

Barron served the Steelers well as a starter and should get a little more consideration for a 3-4 defense. Woodyard has been productive against the run, but he will turn 34 in July.

Ogletree could help some 4-3 team for outside depth. There’s not much else to see here.

Cornerbacks

Dre Kirkpatrick, Bengals Logan Ryan, Titans Prince Amukmara, Bears (signed by Raiders) Aqib Talib, Dolphins Trumaine Johnson, Jets Tramon Williams, Packers Darqueze Dennard, Bengals Johnathan Joseph, Texans (signed by Titans) Eli Apple, Giants (signed by Panthers) Brandon Carr, Ravens Ross Cockrell, Panthers Daryl Worley, Raiders (signed by Cowboys) B. W. Webb, Bengals Tramaine Brock, Titans Akeem King, Seahawks Morris Claiborne, Chiefs Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Redskins Kayvon Webster, Redskins Brandon Williams, Cardinals Keith Reaser, Chiefs Cyrus Jones, Broncos Jamar Taylor, Falcons Coty Sensabaugh, Redskins Aaron Colvin, Redskins (re-signed)

Kirkpatrick has some value as a versatile backup. Ryan has made his living in the slot, and with a cheap deal, he should land somewhere for his age-29 season.

Dennard did get a deal from the Jaguars, but that it through. Johnson far underachieved with his big Jets deal, so it will be hard to give him too much. Williams and Joseph have been venerable cover men, but their long-time teams have moved on.

The rest are a bunch of depth players and fast-fading starters.

Safeties

Reshad Jones, Dolphins Tashuan Gipson, Texans (signed by Bears) Eric Reid, Panthers Morgan Burnett, Browns Tony Jefferson, Ravens Tavon Wilson, Lions Clayton Geathers, Colts Antoine Bethea, Giants Jahleel Addae, Texans Sherrick McManis, Bears J. J. Wilcox, Falcons Johnathan Cyprien, Titans Darian Stewart, Buccaneers Curtis Riley, Raiders Tedric Thompson, Seahawks Josh Shaw, Cardinals Kurt Coleman, Bills Rontez Miles, Jets Walt Aikens, Dolphins Blake Countess, Jets Mike Adams, Texans Colin Jones, Panthers Ibraheim Campbell, Packers (signed by Titans) Kemal Ishmael, Falcons

Another year, another free-agency period of safeties getting little respect. No safeties were taken in the first round of the draft, either, but teams loaded up from a strong class in the second and third rounds, hurting who’s left in this group.

There will be several of these guys, especially the free-safety coverage types, getting some shots closer to training camp as many teams sort out their combinations at the position. Run-stopping support types find it more difficult to land this late because they can’t offer the same help in nickel or dime packages.

Don’t expect more than a handful to find fits, with help from scheme or coaching familiarities.

Kickers

Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots Adam Vinatieri, Colts Ryan Succop, Titans Nick Folk, Patriots

Gostkowski and Vinatieri have had long runs, but it’s clear they have reached the end. Succop is bound to get some calls in camp when new rookie/veteran competitions go south for a few teams.

Punters

Matt Bosher, Falcons Lachlan Edwards, Jets Dustin Coltquitt, Chiefs Matt Wile, Lions

Bosher was replaced by Brandon Allen. Edwards was replaced by drafted rookie Braden Mann. The Chiefs decided to get younger, cutting Colquitt before his age-38 season. Wile was OK and likely will get a camp shot again, as the Lions are going elsewhere for their Sam Martin (Broncos) replacement.