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20. Michael Gallup, WR
Michael Gallup will be an interesting free agent to watch in the coming days. His production as a second and third receiver for the Dallas Cowboys was strong, putting up 2,902 yards and 15 touchdowns in four seasons, but he also suffered a torn ACL in Week 17.
A lot will hinge on how teams view Gallup’s health and recovery, though Dallas believes Gallup is “going to be OK going forward,” according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
If he were fully healthy, Gallup would easily be among the most coveted receivers hitting the market this offseason. He’s a bit more of a risk with the injury, but he should be a quality get for a team looking at the long-term picture.
19. Randy Gregory, Edge
With the Cowboys handing Dalton Schultz the franchise tag, pass-rusher Randy Gregory is likely to hit the open market.
According to Mike Fisher of CowboysSI.com, Dallas is hoping to get a “hometown discount” from Gregory, but that’s unlikely to happen.
The 2015 second-round pick had a breakthrough of sorts in 2021 while partnering with DeMarcus Lawrence and rookie phenom Micah Parsons. Though Gregory spent time on injured reserve with a calf injury, he appeared in 12 games, finishing with six sacks and 29 quarterback pressures.
Gregory has never had more than six sacks in a season, but the 29-year-old showed enough upside in 2021 to intrigue teams seeking pass-rush help.
18. Akiem Hicks, DL
Akiem Hicks may be on the older side at 32, but he’s still quite capable of playing at a high level when fully healthy.
Hicks was limited to nine games by groin and ankle injuries in 2021. However, he still finished with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 11 quarterback pressures. He also logged 49 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 29 pressures the previous season.
Interior defenders who can stuff the run and pressure the quarterback are always valuable, and while Hicks might not garner a long-term contract, he’s a solid free-agent target for teams seeking immediate help.
17. Odell Beckham Jr., WR
Odell Beckham Jr. would rank higher on this list if he hadn’t suffered a torn ACL in Super Bowl LVI. The lengthy recovery will likely prevent him from contributing early, if at all, during the 2022 regular season.
That said, Beckham should grab the attention of teams looking at their long-term plans. The three-time Pro Bowler resuscitated his value with Rams during the 2022 postseason, finishing with 288 yards and two touchdowns.
Still only 29 years old, Beckham should have several quality years ahead of him. He also carries the potential to again be a pivotal piece in the 2022 postseason.
16. De’Vondre Campbell, LB
Off-ball linebackers don’t carry the same free-agency weight as disruptive interior defenders and edge-rushers. De’Vondre Campbell, though, is still one of the most impactful defenders available on the market.
He finished the 2021 season with 146 total tackles, two sacks, five passes defended, two interceptions and an opposing passer rating of just 74.9.
Effective against both the run and the pass, Campbell is versatile enough to fit virtually any scheme, and the 28-year-old first-team All-Pro should be in line for a sizable long-term deal.
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