The original content and analysis produced by the PFR staff during the past week:
- As free agency approaches, PFR’s Zach Links and Dallas Robinson listed the top players available at each position, first with the offense — where Kirk Cousins is the marquee prize, with the likes of Andrew Norwell and Allen Robinson also expected to encounter big markets — and then on defense. Former Jets teammates Sheldon Richardson and Muhammad Wilkerson are two top-tier UFAs, and Trumaine Johnson will finally test the market.
- Zach also compiled PFR’s annual Top 50 Free Agents list. Unsurprisingly, Cousins is No. 1. Technically a free agent, though he’s shown no desire to leave New Orleans, Drew Brees appears on here as well. Longtime Patriots tackle Nate Solder factors in prominently among UFA offensive linemen, joining Norwell in that regard.
- As the offseason progresses, PFR will assess each team by examining the top three needs on each respective NFL roster. We covered two organizations last week: