NFL's top 100 free agents of 2019

With the NFL's franchise tag deadline in the past, attention moves to the opening of the league's free-agent negotiating window on March 11 at 4 p.m. ET.

These are the 100 best players slated to hit the market:

1. Le'Veon Bell, RB

Though Bell's abilities are unquestioned, the same cannot be said about the sliding value of running backs. Bell was widely regarded as the league's best all-around running back before he sat out the 2018 season. He made three Pro Bowls in five years with the Steelers.

2. Earl Thomas, S

A reunion with the Seahawks is unlikely for Thomas. The future Hall of Fame safety, who's long been linked to his hometown Cowboys, showed no hint of decline before fracturing his leg in Week 4.

3. Trey Flowers, EDGE

Flowers is one of the top run-defenders at his position, and thanks to a hot second half of the season, he established a new career high with 7.5 sacks. He's still just 25 years old.

4. Landon Collins, S

It would be a mild surprise if the Giants let their three-time Pro Bowl safety walk. Collins is a tackling machine and a team leader, though he's only produced two interceptions over his last 33 games.

5. C.J. Mosley, LB

The Ravens may not have the cap space to retain Mosley, who's been a model of consistency since being drafted in the first round in 2014. The four-time Pro Bowler has posted 100 tackles four times in five years.

6. K.J. Wright, LB

A persistent knee injury spoiled Wright's contract season, but the 29-year-old is elite when healthy.

7. Ndamukong Suh, DL

At this stage of his career, Suh is better suited for a complementary role, much like the one he played for the Rams.

8. Tyrann Mathieu, S

The Honey Badger won't have to settle for another one-year deal after successfully betting on himself with the Texans.

9. Trent Brown, OT

Brown was a postseason star for the Patriots. He's the top available tackle a year after the 49ers traded him for a mid-round draft pick.

10. Lamarcus Joyner, S

Joyner regressed after his breakout 2017 campaign, but he was still a sure tackler and viable starter for the Rams.

11. Sheldon Richardson, DL

Richardson could be ready to find a long-term home after playing for three teams over the last three years.

12. Golden Tate, WR

Tate's the top wideout on the market, but clubs aren't typically eager to dole out wads of cash for receivers over the age of 30.

13. Matt Paradis, C

Paradis was a standout in the Broncos' porous offensive line. The seldom-penalized center was an asset in run blocking and pass protection.

14. Nick Foles, QB

Magical moments on the biggest stages will net Foles an enviable contract, even if his overall numbers are closer to average than great.

15. Ronald Darby, CB

Darby was poised to cash in on the open market before a torn ACL in Week 10 derailed his campaign.

16. Preston Smith, EDGE

Four sacks aren't as inspiring as the 53 quarterback pressures Smith amassed in 2018.

17. Bryce Callahan, CB

One of the top slot corners in the game should have plenty of value as the league continues to becomes more pass-heavy.

18. Ezekiel Ansah, EDGE

If he's healthy and in the right system, Ansah can be a dominant pass-rushing force off the edge.

19. Dante Fowler, EDGE

Interested teams will have to weigh Fowler's athletic upside and relative youth against concerns about his maturity.

20. Mark Ingram, RB

Ingram formed a dynamic duo with Alvin Kamara in New Orleans but hasn't proven he's capable of being the bell cow.

21. Adrian Amos, S

Though Amos was an important cog in the Bears' brilliant defense, he also benefited from the talent surrounding him.

22. Rodger Saffold, G

Saffold's grown into a very good guard after battling inconsistencies at tackle earlier in his career.

23. Teddy Bridgewater, QB

Quarterback-needy franchises should feel better about signing Bridgewater another year removed from his devastating 2016 knee injury.

24. Daryl Williams, OT

Williams was steady at right tackle throughout his time with the Panthers.

25. Za'Darius Smith, EDGE

In a breakout fourth season, Smith contributed 8.5 sacks to the NFL's top-ranked defense.

26. Anthony Barr, LB

His deficiencies in coverage are cause for concern, but Barr excels in all other facets of the game.

27. Muhammad Wilkerson, DL

Wilkerson's expected bounce-back season with the Packers was cut short after three games due to injury.

28. Pierre Desir, CB

The major question Desir must answer is whether his standout 2018 campaign was simply a flash in the pan.

29. Jared Cook, TE

Cook's coming off a career season in which he led the Raiders in receiving with 896 yards and six touchdowns.

30. Tyrell Williams, WR

The Western Oregon product boasts size and speed, though his production with the Chargers was modest.

31. Eric Weddle, S

Despite his age (34), Weddle can still contribute all over the field. The veteran is adept in coverage and strong in run defense.

32. Kwon Alexander, LB

The 2017 Pro Bowler hits the open market at the ripe age of 24, and just four months removed from a torn ACL.

33. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S

"Solid but unspectacular" best describes Clinton-Dix, who was traded from the Packers to the Redskins last season.

34. John Brown, WR

Brown got off to a hot start with the Ravens before he turned invisible down the stretch.

35. Michael Crabtree, WR

Two down seasons are worrisome for the 31-year-old, though there's a sense that he could thrive with a better quarterback.

36. Demaryius Thomas, WR

It's been a rough winter for Thomas. In a span of four months, he was traded, tore his Achilles, was released by the Texans, and got arrested for vehicular assault.

37. Mitch Morse, C

The former second-round pick thrives in pass protection but is a bit leaky in the running game.

38. Tim Jernigan, DT

Jernigan became one of the best available interior defensive linemen when the Eagles elected to decline his contract option for 2019.

39. Tevin Coleman, RB

While his raw numbers are promising, Coleman's inability to break tackles could depress his ceiling if he's cast in an every-down role.

40. Jamison Crowder, WR

Crowder could be a real weapon in an offense that takes advantage of mismatches in the slot.

41. Jordan Hicks, LB

Hicks became an analytics darling in 2018, but his traditional stats were nothing to write home about.

42. Jason McCourty, CB

McCourty turned in a strong year - and memorable Super Bowl - after barely making the Patriots' roster out of training camp.

43. Darqueze Dennard, CB

Dennard is a viable starter for a team in need of secondary help.

44. Kareem Jackson, CB

Age is the biggest factor working against Jackson, who's been solid throughout his nine-year career in Houston but turns 31 in April.

45. Bradley Roby, CB

While Roby struggled badly in 2018, he was much better the year prior and is a candidate to bounce back.

46. Adam Humphries, WR

A sure-handed slot receiver, Humphries set career highs in every major receiving category in 2018.

47. Cole Beasley, WR

The veteran Cowboy is rumored to be seeking $20 million guaranteed on his next contract.

48. Ja'Wuan James, OT

The dearth of competent tackles around the league could lead a team to significantly overpay James.

49. Jay Ajayi, RB

The Eagles dearly missed Ajayi, who suffered an ACL tear in Week 5.

50. Henry Anderson, DL

Anderson has been solid against the run throughout his career with the Jets and Colts.

51. Cameron Wake, EDGE

52. Denzel Perryman, LB

53. Devin Funchess, WR

54. Randall Cobb, WR

55. Kevin Johnson, CB

56. Steven Nelson, CB

57. Brandon Marshall, LB

58. Cordarrelle Patterson, KR

59. Tre Boston, S

60. Donte Moncrief, WR

61. C.J. Anderson, RB

62. Christian Covington, DL

63. Adrian Phillips, S

64. Brent Urban, DL

65. Markus Golden, EDGE

66. Ramon Foster, G

67. T.J. Yeldon, RB

68. Jason Myers, K

69. Malcom Brown, DL

70. Terrell Suggs, EDGE

71. Morris Claiborne, CB

72. Shaquil Barrett, EDGE

73. Kenny Vaccaro, S

74. Alex Okafor, EDGE

75. Jesse James, TE

76. Jimmie Ward, S

77. Thomas Davis, LB

78. Dontrelle Inman, WR

79. Adrian Peterson, RB

80. Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB

81. Tyrod Taylor, QB

82. Breshad Perriman, WR

83. Corey Liuget, DL

84. Marshawn Lynch, RB

85. Stephen Gostkowski, K

86. Justin Coleman, CB

87. Tyler Eifert, TE

88. Deone Bucannon, LB

89. Jason Verrett, CB

90. Clay Matthews, EDGE

91. Glover Quin, S

92. Clayton Geathers, S

93. Bashaud Breeland, CB

94. Brian Poole, CB

95. Pierre Garcon, WR

96. Vinny Curry, EDGE

97. Mark Barron, LB

98. Rodney Gunter, DL

99. Frank Gore, RB

100. Jermaine Kearse, WR

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