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

by theScore Staff
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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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