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2017 NFL unrestricted free agents by position
By Around The NFL staff NFL.com
Published: Jan. 12, 2017 at 03:00 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2017 at 04:49 p.m.
Note: These lists are not intended to be complete, but they include all key free agents in the league.


Quarterbacks

Matt Schaub, Atlanta Falcons
Ryan Mallett, Baltimore Ravens
EJ Manuel, Buffalo Bills
Brian Hoyer, Chicago Bears
Matt Barkley, Chicago Bears
Mark Sanchez, Dallas Cowboys
Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys
Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions
Case Keenum, Los Angeles Rams
T.J. Yates, Miami Dolphins
Shaun Hill, Minnesota Vikings
Josh Johnson, New York Giants
Ryan Nassib, New York Giants
Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York Jets
Geno Smith, New York Jets
Matt McGloin, Oakland Raiders
Landry Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers
Kellen Clemens, San Diego Chargers
Blaine Gabbert, San Francisco 49ers
Christian Ponder, San Francisco 49ers
Thad Lewis, San Francisco 49ers
Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Matt Cassel, Tennessee Titans
Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins


Running backs

Chris Johnson, Arizona Cardinals
Stepfan Taylor, Arizona Cardinals
Andre Ellington, Arizona Cardinals
Reggie Bush, Buffalo Bills
Cedric Peerman, Cincinnati Bengals
Rex Burkhead, Cincinnati Bengals
Darren McFadden, Dallas Cowboys
Lance Dunbar, Dallas Cowboys
Justin Forsett, Denver Broncos
Joique Bell, Detroit Lions
Eddie Lacy, Green Bay Packers
Christine Michael, Green Bay Packers
Jonathan Grimes, Houston Texans
Jordan Todman, Indianapolis Colts
Robert Turbin, Indianapolis Colts
Denard Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars
Knile Davis, Kansas City Chiefs
Benny Cunningham, Los Angeles Rams
Chase Reynolds, Los Angeles Rams
Matt Asiata, Minnesota Vikings
Brandon Bolden, New England Patriots
LeGarrette Blount, New England Patriots
Tim Hightower, New Orleans Saints
Travaris Cadet, New Orleans Saints
Bobby Rainey, New York Giants
Latavius Murray, Oakland Raiders
DeAngelo Williams, Pittsburgh Steelers
Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Danny Woodhead, San Diego Chargers
Dexter McCluster, San Diego Chargers
Ronnie Hillman, San Diego Chargers
Shaun Draughn, San Francisco 49ers
DuJuan Harris, San Francisco 49ers
Jacquizz Rodgers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Antone Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers


Fullbacks

Patrick DiMarco, Atlanta Falcons
Kyle Juszczyk, Baltimore Ravens
Jerome Felton, Buffalo Bills
Zach Line, Minnesota Vikings
James Develin, New England Patriots
John Kuhn, New Orleans Saints
Marcel Reece, Seattle Seahawks
Will Tukuafu, Seattle Seahawks


Wide receivers

Jeremy Ross, Arizona Cardinals
Eric Weems, Atlanta Falcons
Aldrick Robinson, Atlanta Falcons
Kamar Aiken, Baltimore Ravens
Percy Harvin, Buffalo Bills
Justin Hunter, Buffalo Bills
Robert Woods, Buffalo Bills
Ted Ginn Jr., Carolina Panthers
Brenton Bersin, Carolina Panthers
Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears
Deonte Thompson, Chicago Bears
Marquess Wilson, Chicago Bears
Brandon LaFell, Cincinnati Bengals
Terrelle Pryor, Cleveland Browns
Terrance Williams, Dallas Cowboys
Brice Butler, Dallas Cowboys
Jordan Norwood, Denver Broncos
Marlon Brown, Marlon Brown
Anquan Boldin, Detroit Lions
Andre Roberts, Detroit Lions
Bryan Walters, Jacksonville Jaguars
Arrelious Benn, Jacksonville Jaguars
Kenny Britt, Los Angeles Rams
Brian Quick, Los Angeles Rams
Stedman Bailey, Los Angeles Rams
Kenny Stills, Miami Dolphins
Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota Vikings
Michael Floyd, New England Patriots
Andre Holmes, Oakland Raiders
Michael Johnson, Philadelphia Ealges
Markus Wheaton, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jeremy Kerley, San Francisco 49ers
Rod Streater, San Francisco 49ers
Quinton Patton, San Francisco 49ers
Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers
Russell Shepard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cecil Shorts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kendall Wright, Tennessee Titans
Marc Mariani, Tennessee Titans
Pierre Garcon, Washington Redskins
DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins


Tight ends

Jermaine Gresham, Arizona Cardinals
Jacob Tamme, Atlanta Falcons
Levine Toilolo, Atlanta Falcons
Logan Paulsen, Chicago Bears
Gavin Escobar, Dallas Cowboys
Clay Harbor, Detroit Lions
Matthew Mulligan, Detroit Lions
Timothy Wright, Detroit Lions
Jared Cook, Green Bay Packers
Ryan Griffin, Houston Texans
Jack Doyle, Indianapolis Colts
Jordan Cameron, Miami Dolphins
MarQueis Gray, Miami Dolphins
Dominique Jones, Miami Dolphins
Dion Sims, Miami Dolphins
Martellus Bennett, New England Patriots
John Phillips, New Orleans Saints
Larry Donnell, New York Giants
Kellen Davis, New York Jets
Mychal Rivera, Oakland Raiders
David Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jeff Cumberland, San Diego Chargers
Jim Dray, San Francisco 49ers
Brandon Williams, Seattle Seahawks
Luke Willson, Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Myers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Anthony Fasano, Tennessee Titans
Vernon Davis, Washington Redskins


Offensive tackles

Earl Watford, Arizona Cardinals
Ricky Wagner, Baltimore Ravens
Jordan Mills, Buffalo Bills
Mike Remmers, Carolina Panthers
Mike Adams, Chicago Bears
Nick Becton, Chicago Bears
Matt McCants, Chicago Bears
Andrew Whitworth, Cincinnati Bengals
Eric Winston, Cincinnati Bengals
Riley Reiff, Detroit Lions
Don Barclay, Green Bay Packers
David Quessenberry, Houston Texans
Jeffrey Linkenbach, Jacksonville Jaguars
Sam Young, Miami Dolphins
Matt Kalil, Minnesota Vikings
Jake Long, Minnesota Vikings
Andre Smith, Minnesota Vikings
Sebastian Vollmer, New England Patriots
Tony Hills, New Orleans Saints
Will Beatty, New York Giants
Marshall Newhouse, New York Giants
Ben Ijalana, New York Jets
Menelik Watson, Oakland Raiders
Bradley Sowell, Seattle Seahawks
Gosder Cherilus, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Byron Bell, Tennessee Titans


Guards


Evan Mathis, Arizona Cardinals
Chris Chester, Atlanta Falcons
Tom Compton, Atlanta Falcons
Vladimir Ducasse, Baltimore Ravens
Chris Scott, Carolina Panthers
Ted Larsen, Chicago Bears
Eric Kush, Chicago Bears
Kevin Zeitler, Cincinnati Bengals
Austin Pasztor, Cleveland Browns
Ronald Leary, Dallas Cowboys
Larry Warford, Detroit Lions
T.J. Lang, Green Bay Packers
Oday Aboushi, Houston Texans
Hugh Thornton, Indianapolis Colts
Luke Joeckel, Jacksonville Jaguars
Patrick Omameh, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jermon Bushrod, Miami Dolphins
Tim Lelito, New Orleans Saints
Jahri Evans, New Orleans Saints
Brian Winters, New York Jets
Andrew Gardner, San Francisco 49ers
Chance Warmack, Tennessee Titans


Centers

A.Q. Shipley, Arizona Cardinals
Ryan Wendell, Carolina Panthers
JC Tretter, Green Bay Packers
Mike Person, Kansas City Chiefs
Cody Wallace, Pittsburgh Steelers
Joe Hawley, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brian Schwenke, Tennessee Titans
John Sullivan, Washington Redskins


Defensive ends


Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals
Lawrence Guy, Baltimore Ravens
Charles Johnson, Carolina Panthers
Mario Addison, Carolina Panthers
C.J. Wilson, Chicago Bears
Cornelius Washington, Chicago Bears
Margus Hunt, Cincinnati Bengals
Wallace Gilberry, Cincinnati Bengals
Stephen Paea, Cleveland Browns
Jack Crawford, Dallas Cowboys
Vance Walker, Denver Broncos
Billy Winn, Denver Broncos
Devin Taylor, Detroit Lions
Antonio Smith, Houston Texans
Kendall Reyes, Kansas City Chiefs
Jarvis Jenkins, Kansas City Chiefs
Cam Thomas, Los Angeles Rams
Dion Jordan, Miami Dolphins
Andre Branch, Miami Dolphins
Jason Jones, Miami Dolphins
Justin Trattou, Minnesota Vikings
Jabaal Sheard, New England Patriots
Chris Long, New England Patriots
Greg Scruggs, New England Patriots
Darryl Tapp, New Orleans Saints
Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants
Damion Square, San Diego Chargers
Glenn Dorsey, San Francisco 49ers
Tony Jerod-Eddie, San Francisco 49ers
Damontre Moore, Seattle Seahawks
John Hughes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
William Gholston, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Baker, Washington Redskins
Cullen Jenkins, Washington Redskins
Ziggy Hood, Washington Redskins



Defensive tackles

Frostee Rucker, Arizona Cardinals
Jonathan Babineaux, Atlanta Falcons
Brandon Williams, Baltimore Ravens
Corbin Bryant, Buffalo Bills
Leger Douzable, Buffalo Bills
Kawann Short, Carolina Panthers
Kyle Love, Carolina Panthers
Domata Peko, Cincinnati Bengals
Brandon Thompson, Cincinnati Bengals
Terrell McClain, Dallas Cowboys
Sylvester Williams, Denver Broncos
Stefan Charles, Detroit Lions
Tyrunn Walker, Detroit Lions
Vince Wilfork, Houston Texans
Devon Still, Houston Texans
Tyson Alualu, Jacksonville Jaguars
Abry Jones, Jacksonville Jaguars
Jordan Hill, Jacksonville Jaguars
Dontari Poe, Kansas City Chiefs
Alan Branch, New England Patriots
Nick Fairley, New Orleans Saints
Johnathan Hankins, New York Giants
Stacy McGee, Oakland Raiders
Bennie Logan, Philadelphia Eagles
Ricardo Mathews, Pittsburgh Steelers
Sean Lissemore, San Diego Chargers
Tony McDaniel, Seattle Seahawks
John Jenkins, Seattle Seahawks
Sealver Siliga, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Akeem Spence, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Karl Klug, Tennessee Titans
Kedric Golston, Washington Redskins


Outside linebackers

Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals
Alex Okafor, Arizona Cardinals
Courtney Upshaw, Atlanta Falcons
Dwight Freeney, Atlanta Falcons
Philip Wheeler, Atlanta Falcons
Ramon Humber, Buffalo Bills
Lorenzo Alexander, Buffalo Bills
Lerentee McCray, Buffalo Bills
Sam Acho, Chicago Bears
Jamie Collins, Cleveland Browns
Andrew Gachkar, Dallas Cowboys
DeMarcus Ware, Denver Broncos
Dekoda Watson, Denver Broncos
Josh Bynes, Detroit Lions
Armonty Bryant, Detroit Lions
Julius Peppers, Green Bay Packers
Nick Perry, Green Bay Packers
Datone Jones, Green Bay Packers
John Simon, Houston Texans
Trent Cole, Indianapolis Colts
Erik Walden, Indianapolis Colts
Akeem Ayers, Indianapolis Colts
Chris Carter, Indianapolis Colts
Spencer Paysinger, Miami Dolphins
Jelani Jenkins, Miami Dolphins
Chad Greenway, Minnesota Vikings
Barkevious Mingo, New England Patriots
Paul Kruger, New Orleans Saints
Michael Mauti, New Orleans Saints
Mark Herzlich, New York Giants
Corey Lemonier, New York Jets
Josh Martin, New York Jets
Bryan Braman, Philadelphia Eagles
Jarvis Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers
James Harrison, Pittsburgh Steelers
Melvin Ingram, San Diego Chargers
Tourek Williams, San Diego Chargers
Mike Morgan, Seattle Seahawks
David Bass, Tennessee Titans
Junior Galette, Washington Redskins


Inside Linebackers

Kevin Minter, Arizona Cardinals
Sio Moore, Arizona Cardinals
Paul Worrilow, Atlanta Falcons
Sean Weatherspoon, Atlanta Falcons
LaRoy Reynolds, Atlanta Falcons
Zach Brown, Buffalo Bills
Ben Jacobs, Carolina Panthers
A.J. Klein, Carolina Panthers
Rolando McClain, Dallas Cowboys
Justin Durant, Dallas Cowboys
Jon Bostic, Detroit Lions
Akeem Dent, Houston Texans
Donald Butler, Miami Dolphins
Audie Cole, Minnesota Vikings
Dont'a Hightower, New England Patriots
Jason Trusnik, New Orleans Saints
Sam Barrington, New Orleans Saints
Keenan Robinson, New York Giants
Kelvin Sheppard, New York Giants
Bruce Carter, New York Jets
Malcolm Smith, Oakland Raiders
Perry Riley, Oakland Raiders
Daren Bates, Oakland Raiders
Stephen Tulloch, Philadelphia Eagles
Najee Goode, Philadelphia Eagles
Lawrence Timmons, Pittsburgh Steelers
Steven Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers
Manti Te'o, San Diego Chargers
Michael Wilhoite, San Francisco 49ers
Nick Bellore, San Francisco 49ers
Gerald Hodges, San Francisco 49ers
Daryl Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sean Spence, Tennessee Titans
Nate Palmer, Tennessee Titans
Terence Garvin, Washington Redskins


Cornerbacks


Mike Jenkins, Arizona Cardinals
Marcus Cooper, Arizona Cardinals
Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Atlanta Falcons
Jerraud Powers, Baltimore Ravens
Stephon Gilmore, Buffalo Bills
Corey White, Buffalo Bills
Teddy Williams, Carolina Panthers
Leonard Johnson, Carolina Panthers
Johnthan Banks, Chicago Bears
Dre Kirkpatrick, Cincinnati Bengals
Chykie Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Brandon Boykin, Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Thomas, Dallas Cowboys
Morris Claiborne, Dallas Cowboys
Kayvon Webster, Denver Broncos
Asa Jackson, Detroit Lions
A.J. Bouye, Houston Texans
Darius Butler, Indianapolis Colts
Darryl Morris, Indianapolis Colts
Prince Amukamara, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trumaine Johnson, Los Angeles Rams
Chimdi Chekwa, Miami Dolphins
Captain Munnerlyn, Minnesota Vikings
Terence Newman, Minnesota Vikings
Logan Ryan, New England Patriots
Kyle Wilson, New Orleans Saints
Sterling Moore, New Orleans Saints
Leon Hall, New York Giants
Coty Sensabaugh, New York Giants
Trevin Wade, New York Giants
D.J. Hayden, Oakland Raiders
Dwayne Gratz, Philadelphia Eagles
Nolan Carroll, Philadelphia Eagles
Robert McClain, San Diego Chargers
Josh Robinson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Valentino Blake, Tennessee Titans
Greg Toler, Washington Redskins


Safeties

Tony Jefferson, Arizona Cardinals
D.J. Swearinger, Arizona Cardinals
Dashon Goldson, Atlanta Falcons
Kemal Ishmael, Atlanta Falcons
Matt Elam, Baltimore Ravens
Anthony Levine, Baltimore Ravens
Colt Anderson, Buffalo Bills
James Ihedigbo, Buffalo Bills
Robert Blanton, Buffalo Bills
Colin Jones, Carolina Panthers
Michael Griffin, Carolina Panthers
Chris Prosinski, Chicago Bears
Jordan Poyer, Cleveland Browns
Barry Church, Dallas Cowboys
J.J. Wilcox, Dallas Cowboys
Rafael Bush, Detroit Lions
Micah Hyde, Green Bay Packers
Quintin Demps, Houston Texans
Don Jones, Houston Texans
Mike Adams, Indianapolis Colts
Duke Williams, Indianapolis Colts
Johnathan Cyprien, Jacksonville Jaguars
Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs
T.J. McDonald, Los Angeles Rams
Michael Thomas, Miami Dolphins
Duron Harmon, New England Patriots
Roman Harper, New Orleans Saints
Jamarca Sanford, New Orleans Saints
Shiloh Keo, New Orleans Saints
Nate Allen, Oakland Raiders
Brynden Trawick, Oakland Raiders
Shamarko Thomas, Pittsburgh Steelers
Jahleel Addae, San Diego Chargers
Jeron Johnson, Seattle Seahawks
Kelcie McCray, Seattle Seahawks
Chris Conte, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bradley McDougald, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Daimion Stafford, Tennessee Titans
Rashad Johnson, Tennessee Titans
Donte Whitner, Washington Redskins
Duke Ihenacho, Washington Redskins


Kickers

Connor Barth, Chicago Bears
Randy Bullock, Cincinnati Bengals
Zach Hocker, Cincinnati Bengals
Nick Novak, Houston Texans
Greg Zuerlein, Los Angeles Rams
Robbie Gould, New York Giants
Phil Dawson, San Francisco 49ers
Steven Hauschka, Seattle Seahawks


Punters

Britton Colquitt, Cleveland Browns
Shane Lechler, Houston Texans
Jeff Locke, Minnesota Vikings
Bryan Anger, Tampa Bay Buccaneers


Long snappers

Thomas Gafford, Denver Broncos
Don Muhlbach, Detroit Lions
Brett Goode, Green Bay Packers
John Denney, Miami Dolphins
Justin Drescher, New Orleans Saints
Zak DeOssie, New York Giants
Tanner Purdum, New York Jets
Jon Condo, Oakland Raiders
Greg Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Windt, San Diego Chargers
Nick Sundberg, Washington Redskins
 

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Restricted free agents, by team:


2017 NFL restricted free agents

By Around The NFL staff NFL.com
Published: Jan. 12, 2017 at 03:00 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2017 at 04:52 p.m.

Note: These lists are not intended to be complete, but they include all key free agents in the league.

Arizona Cardinals

Taylor Boggs, G
Darren Fells, TE
Josh Mauro, DE
Zaviar Gooden, ILB
Chandler Catanzaro, K

Atlanta Falcons

Ben Garland, G
Nick Williams, WR
Taylor Gabriel, WR
Akeem King, SS

Baltimore Ravens

Chris Lewis-Harris, CB
Ryan Jensen, RT
Chris Matthews, WR
Jumal Rolle, CB
Terrance West, RB
Marqueston Huff, FS
Michael Campanaro, WR
James Hurst, LT

Buffalo Bills

Logan Thomas, TE
Dri Archer, RB
Mike Gillislee, RB
Colton Schmidt, P
Deandre Coleman, DT
Marcus Roberson, CB
Michael Ola, G
Ryan Groy, G
Jonathan Meeks, FS

Carolina Panthers

Fozzy Whittaker, RB
Wes Horton, DE
Lou Young, CB
Corey Brown, WR
Andrew Norwell, G

Chicago Bears

Josh Bellamy, WR
David Fales, QB
Lamin Barrow, ILB
Demontre Hurst, FS
Christian Jones, ILB

Cincinnati Bengals

T.J. Johnson, C

Cleveland Browns

Josh Gordon, WR
Marcus Burley, CB
Isaiah Crowell, RB
Glenn Winston, RB
Charley Hughlett, LS

Dallas Cowboys

Ryan Davis, DE

Denver Broncos

Sam Brenner, C
Todd Davis, ILB
Brandon McManus, K

Detroit Lions

T.J. Jones, WR
Brandon Copeland, OLB
Khyri Thornton, DT
Cornelius Lucas, RT
Isaiah Newsome, S

Green Bay Packers

Jordan Tripp, OLB
Jayrone Elliott, OLB
Mike Pennel, DE
Jacob Schum, P

Indianapolis Colts

Josh McNary, ILB
Charles James, CB
Jonotthan Harrison, C
Zach Kerr, DT

Jacksonville Jaguars

Peyton Thompson, SS
Tyler Shatley, G
Josh Wells, RT

Kansas City Chiefs

Terrance Mitchell, CB
T.J. Barnes, DT
David King, DE
Albert Wilson, WR
Cairo Santos, K
James Winchester, LS
Daniel Sorensen, FS

Los Angeles Rams

Dominique Easley, DT
Ethan Westbrooks, DT

Miami Dolphins

Kiko Alonso, ILB
Damien Williams, RB
Nick Williams, DE

Minnesota Vikings

Adam Thielen, WR
Jeremiah Sirles, G
Charles Johnson, WR

New England Patriots

Cameron Fleming, G
Trevor Reilly, OLB
Malcolm Butler, CB

New Orleans Saints

B.W. Webb, CB
Chris Banjo, SS
Corey Fuller, WR
Kasim Edebali, OLB
Brandon Coleman, WR

New York Giants

Orleans Darkwa, RB
Deontae Skinner, OLB
George Winn, RB
Kerry Wynn, D

New York Jets

Julian Stanford, OLB
Khiry Robinson, RB
Brandon Bostick, TE
Dexter McDougle, CB
Randell Johnson, OLB
Mike Catapano, DE
Wesley Johnson, C
Marcus Williams, CB

Pittsburgh Steelers

Kenjon Barner, RB
Jaylen Watkins, S
Trey Burton, WR
Ross Cockrell, CB
Chris Hubbard, G

San Diego Chargers

Dontrelle Inman, WR
Kenny Wiggins, G
Korey Toomer, OLB
Isaiah Burse, WR
Ryan Carrethers, DT
Andre Williams, RB
Adrian Phillips, FS
Asante Cleveland, TE
Tenny Palepoi, DT
Branden Oliver, RB

San Francisco 49ers

Chris Jones, DT
Vinnie Sunseri, SS
Carl Bradford, ILB
Marcus Cromartie, CB
Andrew Tiller, G
Chris Davis, CB
Mike Purcell, DT
Chris Harper, WR

Seattle Seahawks

DeShawn Shead, FS
Neiko Thorpe, CB
Steven Terrell, CB
Ronald Powell, OLB
Dewey McDonald, SS
Garry Gilliam, RT
Brock Coyle, ILB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jacquies Smith, DE
Andrew DePaola, LS
Josh Huff, WR
Cameron Brate, TE
Adarius Glanton, OLB
Ryan Griffin, QB

Tennessee Titans

Antonio Andrews, RB
D'Joun Smith, CB
Justin Staples, OLB
Phillip Supernaw, TE

Washington Redskins

Chris Thompson, RB
Will Compton, ILB
LaRon Byrd, WR
Ty Nsekhe, LT
 

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NFL.com Top 25 Free Agents


Le'Veon Bell, Eric Berry head top 25 free agents of 2017

By Gregg Rosenthal
Around The NFL Editor
Published: Jan. 12, 2017 at 12:54 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2017 at 12:33 p.m.


NFL free agency always winds up looking drastically different in March than it does in January.

Most of the top players on my first crack at the "best of" list of pending free agents below will be re-signed or retained with the franchise tag before the new league year officially starts on March 9. The list of available players will also swell with veterans released for performance or salary reasons.

In short: Expect a much different set of rankings by the time Chris Wesseling and I post our annual Top 99 Free Agents list in late February. In the meantime, here's a quick first look at the upcoming market. The players are ranked by their ability to impact a team for the next two to three years -- this does not necessarily reflect who will make the most money.

Top 25 2017 Unrestricted Free Agents


1) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Steelers will use the franchise tag on Bell, the author of an entirely unique style of running. A one-year deal is ideal for the Steelers, considering Bell's previous suspensions and injuries, but it could lead to offseason friction between the running back and team.

2) Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs safety: Berry checks every conceivable box. He's a superstar at a scarce position (practically every team is looking for a safety). He's a locker-room leader and squarely in his prime at 28 years old. Retained with a franchise tag that created acrimony before the 2016 season, it's time for the Chiefs to pay up.

3) Kirk Cousins, Washington Redskins quarterback: In his "prove it" season, Cousins proved he's a mid-level starting quarterback. That's worth a lot in today's NFL. The Redskins would likely use the franchise tag on Cousins for a second consecutive season if they can't reach a long-term deal.

4) Kawann Short, Carolina Panthers defensive tackle: General manager Dave Gettleman unceremoniously booted cornerback Josh Norman last offseason, in theory because the team needed room to retain Short. Now it's time to pay up.

5) Chandler Jones, Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker: After being traded to Arizona, Jones did a better job than his former teammate Patriots Jamie Collins of proving he can thrive in any defensive system. Cardinals coach Bruce Arians already declared the team will retain Jones with the franchise tag if it can't sign him long-term.

6) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears wide receiver: Jeffery could wind up No. 1 on this list by March 9 because he's the most likely player ranked in the top eight to hit free agency. Injuries marred his 2015 campaign, and his suspension in 2016 is a concern, but there's no denying his ball skills or production. True No. 1 receivers don't become available too often.

7) Melvin Ingram, Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker: Don't just look at the sack total. Ingram slowly evolved into one of football's most disruptive, complete outside linebackers in 2016. His profile isn't so different from that of Olivier Vernon, who scored big in free agency last season.

8) Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals defensive end: There's no other player quite like Campbell, as thoughtful and savvy as he is physically overwhelming at 6-foot-8, 282 pounds. He would make a great "get over the hump" piece for a team looking for a title.

9) Brandon Williams, Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle: Williams is a one-man solution to your favorite team's run-stopping problems. Damon Harrison paved the way last season for nose tackles to get paid like pass rushers.

10) Jason Pierre-Paul, New York Giants defensive end: Before his recent sports hernia surgery, Pierre-Paul's incredible stamina and snap-to-snap effort was a calling card. He proved this season he can still finish plays despite having an amputated index finger. Just don't offer him a one-year contract.

11) Jamie Collins, Cleveland Browns outside linebacker: The hardest free agent to rank on the list. The Browns will be highly motivated to retain Collins after dealing a compensatory third-round pick for him. His time in Cleveland was unremarkable, and New England's willingness to trade him is a red flag for interested teams. While his production does not match his skill set or reputation, Collins should not fear. He may not get top-tier money as hoped, but any player this versatile will get paid somewhere.

12) Kevin Zeitler, Cincinnati Bengals guard: After earning second-team honors on Pro Football Focus' 2016 All-Pro team at 26 years old, Zeitler is set to make a lot more money than many players with a lot more name-brand value.

13) Stephon Gilmore, Buffalo Bills cornerback: He has weeks, even months, on film where he looks like a true No. 1 cornerback. He had other weeks in 2016 where he looked lost, perhaps fearful of getting hurt in a contract year. If he makes it to the open market, some team will believe it can make him a star because of his skill set, although I suspect the Bills will use the franchise tag on him.

14) A.J. Bouye, Houston Texans cornerback: No player has made himself more money this season. While there is undeniable risk in signing a player with only 19 career starts, Bouye has played like a borderline Pro Bowler in his first full season as a starter. He looks the part of a former first-round pick, not a former undrafted player.

15) Dont'a Hightower, New England Patriots linebacker: After Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins were traded, the conventional wisdom in New England held that Hightower would be re-signed. Bill Belichick has talked up Hightower's leadership in the past, but Belichick rarely does what fans and writers expect.

16) Dontari Poe, Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle: The Chiefs may have to choose between Poe and Berry, resulting in Poe hitting the market. Though he's a solid starter, his career hasn't taken off as I expected after his terrific rookie season in 2012.

17) Martellus Bennett, New England Patriots tight end: He'd worn out his welcome with three different organizations before finding a home in New England. Bill Belichick should do what he can to retain the best Gronk insurance possible.

18) DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins receiver: There is some risk that Jackson's explosive but limited skill set will erode now that he's 30, but it's hard to detect on the field. Few players can take the top off a defense better, and teams know to pay Jackson as a great puzzle piece, not a No. 1 threat.

19) Terrelle Pryor, Cleveland Browns receiver: Well, here's a ranking that would have looked ridiculous at this time a year ago. Maturity questions linger, but Pryor's 1,000-yard season hinted at an even higher ceiling ahead for the converted quarterback.

20) T.J. Lang, Green Bay Packers guard: A "criminally underrated" starter may have to leave Green Bay at age 29 to get his fair market value.

21) Nick Perry, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker: General manager Ted Thompson brought Perry back on a one-year, $5 million contract last offseason after a boffo playoff run. Perry will cost a lot more after collecting a team-high 11 sacks.

22) Trumaine Johnson, Los Angeles Rams cornerback: Given the franchise tag last season, Johnson turned in a relatively unremarkable campaign as a starter in coordinator Gregg Williams' system. Don't be surprised if Williams' new team, the Browns, go after Johnson.

23) Tony Jefferson, Arizona Cardinals safety: Was he a product of the Cardinals' aggressive system? Jefferson can make plays all over the field if he finds a coach who knows how to deploy him.

24) Ricky Wagner, Baltimore Ravens tackle: Consistent, quality play from a starting right tackle could be worth north of $10 million per season in this market.

25) Barry Church, Dallas Cowboys safety: As Conor Orr mentioned in his great piece this week, Church can up his value with a big playoff run. Church is a steady, tough, run-stopping constant in a Dallas secondary that overachieved this season. He's a glue guy.

Notable omissions: Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers; Riley Reiff, T, Detroit Lions; Kenny Britt, WR, Los Angeles Rams; Johnathan Hankins, DT, New York Giants; Mike Glennon, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Andrew Whitworth, T, Cincinnati Bengals; Chris Baker, DE, Washington Redskins; Larry Warford, G, Detroit Lions; DeMarcus Ware, OLB, Denver Broncos; Jabaal Sheard, DE, New England Patriots; LeGarrette Blount, RB, New England Patriots; T.J. McDonald, SS, Los Angeles Rams.
 

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I wanted Nick Perry this past yr, when he would have been a relative bargain. And at that time they probably could have got him for just a little more money than they gave Mayowa. (assuming he'd have wanted to come here and thought he'd fit at DE instead of 3-4 OLB)

Hyde would be interesting.
 

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Nobody really sticks out at End in free agency this year.

I like Hyde a lot. How much is he going to command.
 

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there's a rumor that the Niners might go hard after Cousins, even if it means forking over the #2 pick. probably bullshit though
 

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there's a rumor that the Niners might go hard after Cousins, even if it means forking over the #2 pick. probably bullshit though
I heard that, too. Then they'd sign Tony.

That would be interesting to say the least. But I doubt the Niners would do it.
 

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Jordan Schultz ‏@Schultz_Report · 19s20 seconds ago
Source confirms @JasonLaCanfora report that #Eagles will pursue Alshon Jeffrey. Per source, count #49ers as having strong interest as well.
 
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Multiple #NFL sources are pegging the free agent contract of #Bucs QB Mike Glennon as expected to land between $14-$15 million per season.


Is this real life?
 

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Multiple #NFL sources are pegging the free agent contract of #Bucs QB Mike Glennon as expected to land between $14-$15 million per season.


Is this real life?

Romo at $14 million for any team that will take his contract looks like a deal by comparison.
 
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Jason Cole tweeting that upward of 5 teams have an interest in DE Jack Crawford.

Mentions Colts, Bills, and Jaguars as well as Dallas. I could give a shit less if he left.
 

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That's a good deal. Guy has great potential and you could get quicker impact vs a rookie. I wish we had the cap to sign him. That way we could draft a corner, safety and defensive end
 
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Terrelle Pryor is drawing interest from the Giants, 49ers, Titans and Eagles as the free agency two-day negotiating window opens on Tuesday at noon, league sources told Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 

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Heard on the little ESPN Dallas Sportscenter break that someone was expected to pay Barry Church 5 mil per year? Maybe Carolina?

That's not a fortune anymore, but if so, see ya.
 
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