2022 Free Agency Outlook: CB & S

WHO’S POTENTIALLY OUT THERE?

NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal recently released his list of the top 101 potential free agents.

The following cornerbacks are listed in order of their overall rankings: 2. J.C. Jackson, 4. Carlton Davis, 13. Stephon Gilmore, 38. D.J. Reed, 40. Darious Williams, 48. Rasul Douglas, 49. Bryce Callahan, 61. Casey Heyward, 66. Donte Jackson, 75. Peterson, 83. Charvarius Ward, 86. Kevin King and 95. Joe Haden.

Jackson and Davis lead this group of 13 corners, and both players will likely be paid handsomely due to their strong skill set hitting the open market.

There is plenty of talent and experience below that group, too, beginning with Gilmore, who is still capable although he’s likely not the league’s top cornerback anymore.

The Vikings know a few players on the back half of this list well, as Callahan and King resided in the NFC North in recent seasons.

And Peterson’s ranking at No. 83 shows that the 11-season veteran will likely have options, as he showed in 2021 that he can stay play at a high level.