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2019 NFL free agents: The top 20 players available

By Sayre Bedinger

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 21: Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 21: Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence #90 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a play in the fourth quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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11. Ziggy Ansah, DE, Lions

Ansah was a 24-year old rookie in 2013, so he will be going on 30 when he hits the open market for the first time in 2019, but he’s a very good edge player and pass rusher when healthy. Ansah has proven himself capable of racking up the stat sheet with 46 career sacks, including 12 a season ago. He’s played in just two games so far in 2018 at the time of this writing.

12. Lamarcus Joyner, S, Rams

Health issues have limited Joyner to just one 16-game season with the Rams so far in his five years out of Florida State, but he enjoyed the best year of his NFL career under Wade Phillips in 2017, which included his first, second, and third career NFL interceptions. Joyner is small, but makes a big impact.

13. Brandon Graham, DE, Eagles

Graham had the best season of his NFL career in 2017 for the Eagles with 9.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss as Philly went on to win the Super Bowl. He’s not having as productive of a year in 2018 and is going to be 31 next year, but he’s a very solid starter and will get a nice chunk of change from some team.

14. Sheldon Richardson, DL, Vikings

Richardson doesn’t seem to be the same player he was in his early years with the Jets. In fact, not even close. But he’s under 30 and will be an attractive option for teams looking for someone who can get after the quarterback from the interior defensive line and move around the formation a bit.

15. Matt Paradis, C, Broncos

Since he was drafted in 2014, Paradis has had a couple of pretty serious injuries including a broken leg (with some reported ligament damage) in 2018 but he’s one of the best centers in the NFL. Teams are proving lately they are very willing to make major investments in centers of Paradis’ caliber. He will be highly pursued.

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