Big Veterans Still Available
Several high‑profile NFL veterans remain unsigned as teams pivot to the draft — OT Taylor Decker (recently released by Detroit and weighing retirement after a shoulder injury) and 36‑year‑old guard Kevin Zeitler are still on the market (usatoday.com). Meanwhile Kirk Cousins is in public career limbo and evaluating options after free agency, a storyline that could reshape QB markets if he re‑enters (heavy.com).
Taylor Decker formally requested and was granted his release from the Detroit Lions on March 6, 2026 after 10 seasons and roughly 140 starts for the franchise. (nfl.com) Decker underwent offseason shoulder surgery and publicly weighed retirement after an injury‑plagued 2025 season, briefly announcing plans to return in late February before seeking a release in March. (mlive.com) Kevin Zeitler is still one of the top veteran guard options on the market at age 36, finishing 2025 with a 74.5 PFF grade and allowing 16 pressures on 590 pass‑blocking snaps. (pff.com) Spotrac lists Zeitler’s market valuation near a $9.2 million average annual value, and outlets have connected him to fits such as the Los Angeles Chargers while the Tennessee Titans reportedly weighed a reunion as he signals he intends to keep playing. (spotrac.com) The Atlanta Falcons officially released Kirk Cousins on March 11, 2026 with a post‑June‑1 designation; Cousins signed a four‑year, $180 million contract with $100 million guaranteed in March 2024. (atlantafalcons.com) Multiple reports say Cousins is prepared to wait “deep into the offseason” as teams including Pittsburgh monitor him as contingency or bridge options, a timeline insiders say depends on other quarterback moves around the league. (profootballrumors.com)
