NFL Free Agent Watch 2010
I've ranked the top unrestricted free agents at each position. Follow along as we track their progress.
Oh, and keep a couple things in mind.
1) 2010 will be an uncapped year. Teams can spend whatever they want on players.
2) There will be significantly fewer unrestricted free agents than normal. Because there's only one year remaining on the collective bargaining agreement, six years of service will be required for a player to attain UFA eligibility. Previously, only four years of experience were required.
So there's a chance lots of restricted free agents could be moving around, too. Watch for the highlights in regard to that at TheScore.com's Goal-Line Stand blog, brought to you by yours truly.
Quarterback
1. Chad Pennington (Re-signed with Dolphins; 1 year)
2. David Carr (Signed by 49ers)
3. Daunte Culpepper
4. Rex Grossman
5. Chris Redman (Re-signed with Falcons; 2 years / $5M)
Running Back
1. Thomas Jones (Signed by Chiefs)
2. Chester Taylor (Signed by Bears; 4 years)
3. Willie Parker
4. Brian Westbrook
5. LaDainian Tomlinson (Signed by Jets; 2 years)
6. Larry Johnson (Signed by Redskins)
Wide Receiver
1. Derrick Mason (Re-signed with Ravens; 2 years)
2. Terrell Owens
3. Antonio Bryant (Signed by Bengals; 4 years / $28M)
4. Chris Chambers
5. Kevin Walter (Re-signed with Texans)
Tight End
1. Benjamin Watson (Signed by Browns)
2. L.J. Smith
3. Randy McMichael
Offensive Tackle
1. Chad Clifton (Re-signed with Packers; 3 years / $20M)
2. Tony Pashos (Signed by Browns; 3 years / $10.3M)
3. Mike Gandy
Guard
1. Bobbie Williams
2. Stephen Neal (Re-signed with Patriots; 2 years)
3. Chester Pitts
Centre
1. Kevin Mawae
2. Casey Rabach (Re-signed with Redskins; 3 years)
3. John Wade
Defensive End
1. Julius Peppers (Signed by Bears; 4 years)
2. Aaron Kampman (Signed by Jaguars)
3. Richard Seymour
4. Kyle Vanden Bosch (Signed by Lions; 4 years)
5. Marques Douglas
Defensive Tackle
1. Vince Wilfork (Franchise tagged; then re-signed long-term by Patriots)
2. Casey Hampton (Re-signed with Steelers; 3 years)
3. Jamal Williams (Signed by Broncos; 3 years / $16M)
Outside Linebacker
1. Keith Bulluck
2. Karlos Dansby (Signed by Dolphins; 5 years / $43M)
3. Pisa Tinoisamoa
4. Scott Fujita (Signed by Browns)
5. Jason Taylor
Inside Linebacker
1. Gary Brackett (Re-signed with Colts; 5 years)
2. Antonio Pierce
3. Larry Foote (Signed by Steelers; 3 years)
Cornerback
1. Dunta Robinson (Signed by Falcons; 6 years)
2. Nick Harper
3. Leigh Bodden (Re-signed with Patriots)
4. Ken Lucas
5. Deshea Townsend
Safety
1. Antrel Rolle (Signed by Giants; 5 years / $37M)
2. Darren Sharper
3. Ryan Clark (Re-signed with Steelers; 4 years)
4. Sean Jones (Signed by Buccaneers)
5. Will Allen (Signed by Steelers; 3 years)
6. Jermaine Phillips
