DJ Turner II and Chase Brown listed among top 2027 NFL free agents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
DJ Turner II and Chase Brown of the Cincinnati Bengals are highlighted in USA Today's list of top 25 free agents for the 2027 NFL season. Turner, ranked 11th, emerged as a standout cornerback, defending 18 passes last season. Brown, positioned 19th, had his best year in 2025, recording over 1,000 rushing yards and leading the team in scrimmage yards. With three players entering the final year of their contracts, Cincinnati faces crucial decisions on player retention before next offseason.
- •Turner ranked 11th among potential free agents ahead of 2027.
- •Brown ranked 19th after a strong statistical season in 2025.
- •Cincinnati has three players in final contract years.
- •Turner defended 18 passes, tied for second-best in the NFL.
- •Brown led Cincinnati in yards from scrimmage last season.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Two Cincinnati Bengals crack list of top 2027 free agents
"USA Today put out its list of the most coveted free agents in the 2027 class. These two Bengals made the cut as high-value targets.
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