20 NFL players highlight why this 2024 free agent safety group is so stacked

If your favorite NFL team needs a starting safety, this year’s free agency is one of the strongest we’ve ever seen.

There are tons of quality players available for new contracts once the league year begins on Wednesday, and some of them will walk into their new franchises as defensive pillars because of how good they are.

While you’re never guaranteed to hit on a free agent, just ask the Atlanta Falcons how signing a great safety can change the course of your defense. Safety Jessie Bates III was one of the best free agency signings in 2023 and is in the conversation for best safety in the NFL after his incredible fall.

Let’s dive into some of the top names available that your team might have an eye out for this week.