Cornerbacks set to hit NFL free agency

When NFL free agency begins, the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to focus on upgrading the offense and building a much improved supporting cast around franchise quarterback Joe Burrow.

However, one position the defense carrying a lot of uncertainty right now is at cornerback. As of now, William Jackson III is set to be one of the top defensive backs to hit free agency this offseason, while Mackensie Alexander should get a lot of attention as well after a solid year in Cincinnati.

LeShaun Sims, who played 57.17% of Cincinnati’s defensive snaps last season, is also set to hit the open market.

In addition, Tony Brown will be a restricted free agent, while Jalen Davis will be an exclusive rights free agent, so neither is a lock to remain with the team.

Now, here is a look at the cornerbacks currently slated to become unrestricted free agents in March (via Over The Cap).

• Mackensie Alexander, Bengals
• LeShaun Sims, Bengals
• William Jackson III, Bengals
• Patrick Peterson, Cardinals
• Richard Sherman, 49ers
• D.J. Hayden, Jaguars
• Josh Norman, Bills
• Jason McCourty, Patriots
• Brian Poole, Jets
• Kevin Johnson, Browns
• Quinton Dunbar, Seahawks
• Terrance Mitchell, Browns
• Michael Davis, Chargers
• Mike Hilton, Steelers
• Ronald Darby, Washington
• Xavier Rhodes, Colts
• Bashaud Breeland, Chiefs
• K’Waun Williams, 49ers
• Troy Hill, Rams
• Gareon Conley, Texans
• P.J. Williams, Saints
• Darryl Roberts, Lions
• Nevin Lawson, Raiders
• Kevin King, Packers
• Ryan Smith, Buccaneers
• Justin Bethel, Patriots
• Nickell Robey-Coleman, Eagles
• Vernon Hargreaves, Texans
• Johnson Bademosi, Saints
• Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Falcons
• Dre Kirkpatrick, Cardinals
• Neiko Thorpe, Seahawks
• Chidobe Awuzie, Cowboys
• Johnathan Joseph, Cardinals
• Jamar Taylor, 49ers
• T.J. Carrie, Colts
• Antonio Hamilton, Chiefs
• Jason Verrett, 49ers
• Phillip Gaines, Texans
• Artie Burns, Bears
• Darqueze Dennard, Falcons
• Tony McRae, Lions
• Ahkello Witherspoon, 49ers
• C.J. Goodwin, Cowboys
• Ross Cockrell, Buccaneers
• Ken Crawley, Saints
• Cre’Von LeBlanc, Eagles
• Dontae Johnson, 49ers
• Daryl Worley, Raiders
• Arthur Maulet, Jets
• Fabian Moreau, Washington
• Rasul Douglas, Panthers
• De’Vante Bausby, Broncos
• Tye Smith, Titans
• Greg Mabin, Jaguars
• Shaquill Griffin, Seahawks
• Jourdan Lewis, Cowboys
• Cameron Sutton, Steelers
• Kevin Peterson, Cardinals
• Sidney Jones, Jaguars
• Bennett Jackson, Jets
• Desmond King, Titans
• Jamal Agnew, Lions
• Corn Elder, Panthers