2022 NFL free agents: Wide receiver

With the NFL's franchise-tag deadline in the past, attention moves to the opening of the league's free-agent negotiating window March 14.

These are the best wide receivers slated to hit the market.

By position
QB | RB | WR | TE | OL
DL | ED | LB | CB | S
Top 100

1. Allen Robinson

A year ago, Robinson would've been a hot commodity. But his production took a nosedive in 2021, and he was overtaken by Darnell Mooney as the Bears' leading wideout. Robinson needs to get with a quarterback who can finally capitalize on his talents.

2. Odell Beckham Jr.

Following a two-plus-year detention with the Browns, Beckham ascended back to stardom with the Rams before suffering a second ACL tear in his left knee during the Super Bowl. The Rams seem like the best fit for Beckham.

3. JuJu Smith-Schuster

Injuries and a limited Steelers offense have held Smith-Schuster back, but he's still just 25 years old and has the skills to be a weapon in the slot. His 1,426-yard 2018 campaign represents his immense upside.

4. Michael Gallup

Although Gallup hasn't managed to replicate his form from his 1,000-yard 2019 season, and despite the fact he tore his ACL in Week 17, his flashes of physical dominance will tempt teams to take a risk on his upside.

5. Christian Kirk

Kirk does his best work from the slot and has the speed to burn defenses deep. His lack of size shows up in the red zone, though, as Kirk has just 17 career touchdowns.

6. Antonio Brown

No one can deny Brown's on-field prowess, but there's a good chance he's played his final NFL game because of the off-field issues that reared their ugly head again last season.

7. DJ Chark

Chark was averaging 22 yards per catch before an ankle injury ended his 2021 campaign. A proven playmaker, he'll be looking to get back to his explosive self in 2022.

8. Will Fuller

Fuller will have to rebuild his value after hardly touching the field for the Dolphins. He previously served the Texans as an explosive deep threat, but he also has a PED suspension on his record.

9. Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Valdes-Scantling hasn't always been the most consistent receiver, despite playing with one of the league's best quarterbacks, but you can't argue against the value of a weapon that averages 17.5 yards per catch.

10. Emmanuel Sanders

Sanders has played for four teams over the last three years, though it's not due to a lack of production. A savvy route runner, Sanders' consistency makes him the perfect complementary piece for any receiving group.

11. Jamison Crowder

Crowder is a sneaky-good slot receiver who has a chance to break out if he's paired with the right quarterback in the right system.

12. Cedrick Wilson

Wilson stepped up amid injuries to Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup, easily setting a career high with 602 yards. Teams eyeing more youth in the slot could take a risk on him having further untapped potential.

13. A.J. Green

Green put up 848 yards and made some plays down the field for the Cardinals, but his lack of separation and struggles in the red zone remain a concern as he gets ready to enter his age-34 campaign.