East Rumors: Gilmore, Eagles, Matthews
2017/03/east-rumors-gilmore-eagles-matthews-daniel-patriots-blount14 on PFR's top 50 free agents list, behind other corners A.J. … Blount stands as one of the better running backs available in free agency, but other big names will be out there including Adrian Peterson, Eddie Lacy, and Jamaal Charles.
Jets Rumors: Smith, Okung, Jefferson
2017/03/jets-geno-smith-starting-qbOn our first edition of the Top 50 Free Agents list, we ranked Jefferson No. … The Jets are expected to tender restricted free agent center Wesley Johnson, a source tells Vacchiano.
Cardinals Expected To Lose Calais Campbell, Tony Jefferson
2017/03/cardinals-expected-to-lose-calais-campbell-tony-jeffersonTwo key members of the Cardinals' defense during the franchise's mid-2010s resurgence, Calais Campbell and Tony Jefferson are expected to move on from the team in free agency. … Now that Eric Berry is off the market, Jefferson is expected to be the top safety pursued.
PFR Originals: 2/26/17 – 3/5/17
2017/03/pfr-originals-22617-3517Free agency officially opens on Thursday, and PFR's Zach Links unveiled his first top 50 free agents list for the 2017 class, removing players given the franchise tag designation. … Zach also examined which franchise tag candidates received that distinction and which standouts will be entering free agency.
Packers Likely To Lose J.C. Tretter
2017/03/packers-likely-to-lose-j-c-tretter[RELATED: Top 50 NFL Free Agents]… The free agent-to-be has drawn interest from at least seven other teams at the combine this week and figures to price himself out of Green Bay on the open market, reports Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentintel.
Eagles, Beau Allen Talking Extension
2017/03/eagles-beau-allen-talking-extension[RELATED: Logan Among PFR's Top 50 Free Agents]… That could be a sign the Eagles are preparing to lose fellow defensive tackle Bennie Logan in free agency, McLane suggests.
Bears Could Pursue Top Free Agents
2017/03/bears-could-pursue-gilmore-glennon-wagner[RELATED: PFR's Top 50 Free Agents]… The Bears are set to enter free agency with no shortage of cap space, and it appears they're primed to put that money to use.
Free Agent Rumors: Jeffery, Kaepernick, QBs
2017/03/alshon-jeffery-colin-kaepernickDue to his earning power, we have Jeffery ranked high on our list of Top 50 Free Agents. … I also want to see what other free agents may be attracted to the same teams I’ll be looking at.
AFC East Rumors: Patriots, Branch, Jets
2017/03/patriots-hightower-branch-jets-revis[RELATED: Find Out Where Dont'a Hightower Ranks On Our Top 50 Free Agents List]… We have Branch rated as the seventh-best interior defender among unrestricted free agents.
DeMarcus Ware Eyeing Return To Cowboys
2017/03/demarcus-ware-return-cowboysWare earned honorable mention on the early draft of PFR's Top 50 Free Agents List.
PFR’s Top 50 NFL Free Agents For 2017 1.0
2017/03/2017-top-50-nfl-free-agentsTo help separate the wheat from the chaff, we've assembled our early list of the Top 50 Free Agents for 2017. … There will be oodles of free agents available in March, but only a certain percentage of them can be real difference makers for your team.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Jacksonville Jaguars
2017/02/top-3-offseason-needs-jacksonville-jaguarsBut the unit, which ranked 19th in sacks and 17th in adjusted sack rate, will likely see a good deal of overhaul before the 2017 campaign gets underway, as Odrick and Roy Miller look like clear release candidates, while contributors Abry Jones and Tyson Alualu are unrestricted free agents. … In advance of March 9, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Los Angeles Rams
2017/01/top-3-offseason-needs-los-angeles-ramsLang (Packers), Kevin Zeitler (Bengals) and Ronald Leary (Cowboys) stand out as the foremost soon-to-be free agents. … In advance of March 9, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: Houston Texans
2017/01/top-3-offseason-needs-houston-texansThe Ravens' Ricky Wagner is the standout when it comes to pending free agents at the position, and he could garner around $10MM per year as a result. … In advance of March 9, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues.
Top 3 Offseason Needs: New York Giants
2017/01/top-3-offseason-needs-new-york-giantsPending Free Agents:… In advance of March 9, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues.
7 Key Stories: 7/24/16 – 7/31/16
2016/07/7-key-stories-72416-73116Controversial defensive end Greg Hardy is now the only member of PFR's top 50 free agents list that remains unsigned. … With free agency and the draft complete, clubs have turned their extensions to signing their incumbent talent to new contracts.
Redskins Considering Greg Hardy?
2016/07/breaking-redskins-considering-greg-hardy21 on our list of top 50 free agents. … 12:18pm: The Redskins won't be signing Dwight Freeney to replace the injured Junior Galette, but they could be interested in another notable defensive end.
Jaguars GM: No Deal Imminent For Greg Hardy
2016/07/jaguars-not-signing-greg-hardy21 on our list of top 50 free agents.
Pro Football Rumors Features
2016/06/pro-football-rumors-features-2016Our top 50 free agents list has been updated to reflect the contracts signed by the players featured on the list. … While many of the top players have already come off the board, you can keep tabs on the remaining 2016 veteran free agents by position using our list, which will be updated throughout the spring.
Offseason In Review: New York Jets
2016/08/offseason-review-new-york-jets-20168 on PFR’s Top 50 NFL Free Agents list for this past offseason and the Jets will have to find a way to stuff the run without Harrison in the middle. … The Jets made a big splash in free agency when they signed running back Matt Forte.
Brandon Boykin Dealing With Hip Problems?
2016/06/brandon-boykin-hip-problemsWhile Boykin didn’t earn a spot on PFR’s top 50 free agent list, we placed him sixth among free agent cornerbacks when we broke down 2016’s top defensive free agents, placing him ahead of veterans like Leon Hall and Patrick Robinson due to his relative youth and upside. … The cornerback wasn't scooped up in the first or second wave of free agency and it wasn't until the end of March that he inked a deal with the Panthers.
Cowboys To Meet With Brandon Boykin
2016/06/dallas-cowboys-meet-brandon-boykinWhile Boykin didn’t earn a spot on PFR’s top 50 free agent list, we placed him sixth among free agent cornerbacks when we broke down 2016’s top defensive free agents, placing him ahead of veterans like Leon Hall and Patrick Robinson due to his relative youth and upside. … 3:29pm: The Cowboys will meet with free agent cornerback Brandon Boykin, according to sources who spoke with Todd Archer of ESPN.com.
PFR Originals: 5/22/16 – 5/29/16
2016/05/pfr-originals-52216-52916Defensive end Greg Hardy is one of only two of PFR's top 50 free agents who remains unsigned, and you don't need us to detail why. … Hardy isn't the only pass rusher still on the market, as veteran end/linebacker Dwight Freeney is still on the board.
Latest On Falcons, Brandon Boykin
2016/05/falcons-not-signing-brandon-boykinWhile Boykin didn’t earn a spot on PFR’s top 50 free agent list, we placed him sixth among free agent cornerbacks when we broke down 2016’s top defensive free agents, placing him ahead of veterans like Leon Hall and Patrick Robinson due to his relative youth and upside. … The free-agent cornerback worked out for the team on Monday.
Panthers Cut Brandon Boykin
2016/05/panthers-waive-brandon-boykinWhile Boykin didn’t earn a spot on PFR’s top 50 free agent list, we placed him sixth among free agent cornerbacks when we broke down 2016’s top defensive free agents, placing him ahead of veterans like Leon Hall and Patrick Robinson due to his relative youth and upside. … As a vested veteran, Boykin is not subject to waivers and is free to sign with any team.