One key 2025 free agent each NFL team can least afford to lose: Eagles' Zack Baun could be a top priority
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Which veterans should teams try to keep in-house?
The 2025 NFL offseason is just about in full swing. Tuesday marked the franchise tag deadline, which saw several teams prevent top free agents from reaching the open market. And now all eyes are turned to the upcoming negotiating window, when all 32 teams are permitted to pursue veterans with expiring contracts. After that, starting at 4 p.m. ET on March 12, signings and trades can become official.
Plenty of clubs will be looking to make a splash by acquiring talent from around the league. Just as many will be working hard to retain their own playmakers. It's why some already used the franchise tag to extend contract talks with big names, or at least temporarily halt them from heading elsewhere. And it's why we've taken stock of the top internal free agents for each team, identifying the most valuable veterans currently on track to become available.
Below, you'll find one key free agent that each club can least afford to lose once league-wide negotiating kicks off on March 10, including plenty of Pro Bowl starters who could command top dollar:
