2020 NFL free agents: Tight end

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 16.

These are the best tight ends slated to hit the market.

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Tight end

1. Austin Hooper

It's easy to see why Hooper has been labeled one of the best pass-catchers available. The 25-year-old had a career year in 2019, finishing fifth among NFL tight ends in receptions (75), sixth in receiving yards (787), and tied for fourth in touchdowns (six).

2. Eric Ebron

His 13-touchdown campaign in 2018 was probably an aberration, but Ebron is better than the 375 yards he mustered in 2019 when he played through an ankle injury.

3. Jimmy Graham

No longer capable of consistently stretching the field or making contested catches, Graham is heading into the twilight of his career. The 33-year-old managed just five touchdowns in two seasons with the Packers.

4. Tyler Eifert

Eifert played 16 games for the first time in his career last year, posting 436 yards and three scores on 43 catches. He's not as impressive as he once was, but his low value makes him an interesting option.

5. Delanie Walker

Once one of the game's most productive tight ends, Walker has been unable to stay on the field in the last two seasons. Before an ankle injury ended his 2019 at seven games, the veteran was on pace for his worst season since 2012.