Top 10 best Madden 25 free agents for franchise mode

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If you’re starting up a new franchise in Madden 25, many different players can make an impact for your squad. Sometimes, you’ll need an immediate threat to join the roster before the season begins, and luckily, there are multiple talented free agents for you to sign.

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When the season begins, there will be a plethora of players who haven’t signed with a team yet. Whether you’re looking for a veteran star to load up your defensive core or an offensive weapon to temporarily bolster your attack, there are plenty of different players available at your disposal for the right price.

Here are some of the best free agents in Madden 25 franchise mode.

Best Madden 25 franchise mode free agents

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For those who are searching for some offensive plug-and-play stars, you might be out of luck, because there isn’t too much top-tier talent left on the board. There are, however, plenty of veteran defensive players that can help create a stalwart shield for a potential championship contender.

Remember that many of these players should only be picked up as a temporary option since they are all relatively older veterans that could retire sooner or regress in much quicker than a newer, younger prospect.

It would be much more beneficial for your organization in the long run if you dedicated more resources towards scouting and your stock of draft picks, whether you’re looking to build through the draft or trade some picks for a talented star.

Here are the best free agents available when you start up a new franchise in Madden 25.

Player nameOverall (OVR)Salary
Justin Simmons, FS92$10.3M
Stephon Gilmore, CB91$8.02M
Dalvin Cook, HB90$4.86M
David Bakhtiari, LT90$9.46M
Micah Hyde, FS89$8.22M
Quandre Diggs, FS87$6.18M
Shaquille Leonard, MLB86$3.83M
Patrick Peterson, CB85$3.74M
Xavien Howard, CB84$3.01M
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