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Best of the Rest: Top free agents left on the market

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After a busy first few days of NFL free agency, theScore offers you a roundup of all the best players still available. Some of the biggest names are still up for grabs and a handful of teams have the cap space to sign anyone.

Offense

Quarterbacks

  • Michael Vick
  • Matt Moore
  • Colt McCoy
  • Tarvaris Jackson

Christian Ponder is off the market after landing in Oakland. The remaining pivots may have to hope some team brings them in to compete for a backup role. 

Running Backs

  • Stevan Ridley
  • Pierre Thomas
  • Ahmad Bradshaw
  • Knowshon Moreno
  • Ben Tate
  • Steven Jackson
  • Chris Johnson

C.J. Spiller, Darren McFadden and DeAngelo Williams all found new homes on Friday, as did Reggie Bush on Saturday with the San Francisco 49ers. There's still some solid veterans available that could be worthwhile pickups if used as part of a rotational system. 

Wide Receivers

  • Dwayne Bowe
  • Michael Crabtree
  • Stevie Johnson
  • Cecil Shorts
  • Nate Washington
  • Hakeem Nicks
  • Reggie Wayne
  • Greg Jennings

Stevie Johnson has interest from both the New England Patriots and San Diego Chargers. The Cleveland Browns are meeting with Dwayne Bowe this weekend. Greg Jennings is now on the market.

Tight Ends

  • Jermaine Gresham
  • Rob Housler
  • Zach Miller

Jermaine Gresham could be a cost-effective option with plenty of upside for a team looking to upgrade the tight end position. Rob Housler visited the Falcons on Friday.

Offensive Linemen

  • Joe Barksdale, OT
  • Jake Long, OT
  • Byron Bell, OT
  • Rob Sims, G
  • Anthony Collins, OT
  • Lyle Sendlein, C

Most teams are now looking to the draft to upgrade their lines, so the remaining group could struggle to land starting jobs. The Rams are reportedly considering bringing Joe Barksdale back.

Defense

Defensive Ends

  • Greg Hardy

Teams may be cautious about giving Greg Hardy a deal until they know what type of discipline he'll be facing from the league, but the other top edge defenders are already off the market. The Raiders are not interested.

Defensive Tackles

  • C.J. Mosley
  • Vince Wilfork
  • Randy Starks
  • Red Bryant

Vince Wilfork has been linked to the Texans and his agent says there is a real possibility that's where he ends up. His former team, the Patriots, locked up Alan Branch on a two-year deal.

Linebackers

  • Brandon Spikes
  • Mason Foster
  • Rolando McClain
  • Lance Briggs

Rolando McClain had a decent comeback year, but he has yet to land a job. Brandon Spikes could provide value as a run-stopper. 

Corners/Safeties

  • Tramon Williams, CB
  • Patrick Robinson, CB

Perrish Cox was signed by the Titans and Corey White was claimed by the Cowboys on Saturday.

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