2021 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 on March 15.
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
Offensive line
1. Trent Williams, LT
It didn't take long for Williams to remind us he's one of the NFL's best offensive tackles after sitting out the 2019 season. The 32-year-old excelled as both a pass- and run-blocker in his first year with the 49ers, finishing the campaign as PFF's top-ranked offensive tackle. Williams has earned a Pro Bowl nod in all eight seasons he's played since 2012.
2. Corey Linsley, C
Linsley was the MVP of the Packers' offensive line last year, earning his first career All-Pro nod after allowing just four pressures on 437 pass-protection snaps, according to PFF. The 29-year-old should be able to stabilize the middle of any team's offensive line.
3. Joe Thuney, G
Thuney, one of the NFL's best all-around offensive linemen, could be the next Patriots standout to cash in elsewhere. The 28-year-old helped New England win two Super Bowl titles, and he hasn't missed a start since entering the league in 2016.
4. Alex Mack, C
Mack, 35, has been among the NFL's most consistent centers since entering the league in 2009. While his best days might be behind him, the six-time Pro Bowler can still play at a high level.
5. Daryl Williams, OT
Williams revived his career with the Bills in 2020 after struggling to stay healthy with the Panthers. Carolina franchise tagged Taylor Moton, making Williams the top right tackle on the market.
6. Russell Okung, OT
A health scare sidelined Okung for most of 2019, but he re-emerged with a nice season for the Panthers. The Bitcoin enthusiast is the clear-cut No. 2 left tackle on the market.
7. David Andrews, C
Andrews played a full season after returning from a pulmonary embolism that wiped out his 2019 campaign. He's never allowed more than two sacks in a season, making him a great fallback option for teams that miss out on Corey Linsley and Alex Mack.
8. Alejandro Villanueva, OT
Villanueva enjoyed some great years with the Steelers before falling off the proverbial cliff in 2020. It remains to be seen whether the 32-year-old can pull himself back up.
9. Gabe Jackson, G
Jackson's game has slipped somewhat over the last couple of years, but the former Raiders starter can still be a serviceable stopgap for a team in need of an interior offensive lineman.
10. Demar Dotson, OT
Dotson surprisingly produced one of his best seasons after joining the Broncos last summer. The 35-year-old should draw more interest this offseason, though his age could be a drawback.