2024 NFL free agent rankings: Top 50 players available include Justin Simmons,

1 He’s aging, returning from injury and still lacks a defining postseason run. But even consistent quarterback play is tough to find, and Cousins is still a borderline top-10 pocket passer with an eye for the big play. (SIGNING with Falcons) 2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically imposing defenders in the game. He’s got nearly as many sacks (87.5) as starts (90). (SIGNING WITH TEXANS) 3 Williams was more solid than special as a pass rusher until his contract year, but he’s been rock-steady as an interior gap-plugger since entering the NFL. He’s about as reliable a run defender as they come. (SIGNING with Raiders) 4 He didn’t necessarily live up to expectations until Roquan Smith’s arrival, but Queen’s also got the size, speed and physicality to remain a sideline-to-sideline difference-maker after a star turn for an elite defense. (SIGNING with Steelers) 5 He looked rusty at times in his Jaguars debut, showing iffy chemistry with Trevor Lawrence. But even at 29, Ridley boasts electric speed and big-play experience, making him a higher-level downfield threat. (SIGNING with Titans) 6 Running backs are more replaceable than ever, and he’s had a few sluggish stretches marred by injury. Barkley is still just 27, though, and has unteachable dual-threat dynamism when healthy. (SIGNING with Eagles) 7 Moved by the New York Giants midway through 2023, Williams has now fared well for three different teams/systems in his career. Even his down years…