2022 NFL free agents: Offensive line
With the NFL's franchise-tag deadline in the past, attention moves to the opening of the league's free-agent negotiating window March 14.
These are the best offensive linemen slated to hit the market.
By position
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL
DL | ED | LB | CB | S
Top 100
1. Terron Armstead, OT
It's not every year an elite left tackle hits the open market, but the cap-strapped Saints won't stop Armstead. A long list of teams could use his services, though his age and durability concerns could hold some back.
2. Brandon Scherff, G
Scherff will finally get to test the market after playing on back-to-back franchise tags. Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew said the 30-year-old turned down a historic contract offer, which doesn't bode well for Washington's ability to retain him.
3. Ryan Jensen, C
A mainstay on the Bucs' offensive line, Jensen started every game over the last four seasons. He's steady in the run game and pass game, and he's the top center available by a wide margin.
4. Laken Tomlinson, G
Tomlinson has missed just one game since 2017 and is coming off his first Pro Bowl selection. The 49ers would love to keep him, though Tomlinson may price himself out of their market.
5. Trent Brown, OT
When healthy, Brown has all the tools to dominate in any blocking scheme. But the 380-pound behemoth has missed 19 games over the last two seasons, and he may always struggle with lower-body injuries given his size.
6. James Daniels, G
Daniels' best football may be ahead of him after he started 48 contests over four years for the Bears. Clubs will be attracted by the 24-year-old’s positional versatility along the offensive line.
7. Eric Fisher, OT
Fisher struggled early on during his time with the Colts after a quick return from an Achilles injury. But he came on strong late in the campaign and should benefit from a weak class of tackles.
8. Duane Brown, OT
The 37-year-old Brown is still a reliable pillar along the offensive line. He's likely a short-term option as a starting left tackle going forward, though he could be the next Andrew Whitworth and play until he's 40.
9. Morgan Moses, OT
Moses has been an above-average starting right tackle throughout his career. He was solid for the Jets after Washington made him a surprise cut last year.
10. Ben Jones, C
Jones will turn 33 in July and is as solid as ever. A fearsome run-blocker and adequate pass-protector, the longtime Titans center won't be short on offers.
11. Bradley Bozeman, C
Bozeman has experience at guard and center and is coming off his best season with the Ravens. The 27-year-old figures to be in high demand.
12. Austin Corbett, G
Corbett has blossomed since the Browns dealt him to the Rams in 2019. The 27-year-old is a proven starter at right guard and now has a Super Bowl ring to flaunt in front of suitors.
13. Brian Allen, C
Allen started 16 games in his return to the field last year after sustaining a serious knee injury in 2019 that also wiped out his 2020 campaign. The 26-year-old presents plenty of upside at center.
14. Alex Cappa, G
Cappa, a road-grading guard, is among a group of talented former Buccaneers set to cash in this offseason. The 27-year-old has started 46 of a possible 49 contests the last three years.
15. Riley Reiff, OT
The veteran gave Cincinnati some stability at right tackle, but his best days appear to be behind him. Reiff looks like a decent Plan B for teams that miss out on the top tackles.
16. Joseph Noteboom, OT
Though he's never been a full-time starter, Noteboom filled in admirably when the Rams needed him at tackle and guard over the last four years. He's earned a chance to start somewhere.
17. Connor Williams, G
Penalties have always been an issue for Williams, and they often come at inopportune times. He's otherwise effective, though, and teams are always looking for starters up front.