With franchise and transition tags handed out and a few names choosing to re-up with their old teams, we take another look at the top free agents at each position.
Free agency is yet to begin, but there has already been considerable movement among the players set to hit the market. A few players cashed in, even before hitting the open market, while six others had their free agency impeded by either the franchise or transition tag. At the same time, a handful of notable players avoided the franchise tag and could soon become hot commodities.
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Here's a look at the latest free agency rankings for each position, minus some of the early moves by teams to retain players like Anquan Boldin, etc.
Quarterback
1. Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles
2. Josh Freeman, Minnesota Vikings
3. Josh McCown, Chicago Bears
4. Matt Cassel, Minnesota Vikings (re-signed with Minnesota)
5. Matt Flynn, Green Bay Packers
6. Chad Henne, Jacksonville Jaguars (re-signed with Jacksonville)
7. Tarvaris Jackson, Seattle Seahawks
8. Shaun Hill, Detroit Lions
9. Colt McCoy, San Francisco 49ers
10. Rex Grossman, Washington Redskins
11. Kellen Clemens, St. Louis Rams
12. Derek Anderson, Carolina Panthers
13. Brady Quinn, St. Louis Rams
14. David Garrard, New York Jets
15. Charlie Whitehurst, San Diego Chargers
The relatively modest class remains intact with Vick at the top. Teams in the market for a starter won't find many options. Even the options for a solid No. 2 drop off relatively quickly.
Running back
1. Ben Tate, Houston Texans
2. Darren Sproles, New Orleans Saints
3. Knowshon Moreno, Denver Broncos
4. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
6. Rashad Jennings, Oakland Raiders
7. Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts
8. LeGarrette Blount, New England Patriots
9. James Starks, Green Bay Packers
10. Andre Brown, New York Giants
11. Toby Gerhart, Minnesota Vikings
12. Anthony Dixon, San Francisco 49ers
13. Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis Colts
14. Jonathan Dwyer, Pittsburgh Steelers
15. La'Rod Stephens-Howling, Pittsburgh Steelers
The running back market remains quiet. None of the top free agents got tagged and all appear set to hit the market. There are some intriguing options even beyond the top few names. Brown, Blount and Starks all excelled at times last season.
Wide receiver
1. Eric Decker, Denver Broncos
2. Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants
3. Golden Tate, Seattle Seahawks
4. Julian Edelman, New England Patriots
5. James Jones, Green Bay Packers
6. Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh Steelers
7. Sidney Rice, Seattle Seahawks
8. Kenny Britt, Tennessee Titans
9. Dexter McCluster, Kansas City Chiefs
10. Brandon LaFell, Carolina Panthers
11. Andre Roberts, Arizona Cardinals
12. Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh Steelers
13. Ted Ginn, Carolina Panthers
14. Lance Moore, New Orleans Saints
15. Jerome Simpson, Minnesota Vikings
There was a little movement at wide receiver with Jeremy Maclin and Anquan Boldin coming off the board by re-signing. A couple of the top free agents could be in line for one year "prove it" deals, including Rice and Britt. If they can re-gain their previous form, they could be steals of the offseason. If not, worth the cost of taking a flier.
Tight end
1. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans -- Franchise tag
2. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers
3. Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions
4. Dustin Keller, Miami Dolphins
5. Scott Chandler, Buffalo Bills
6. Garrett Graham, Houston Texans
7. Brandon Myers, New York Giants
8. Ed Dickson, Baltimore Ravens
9. John Carlson, Minnesota Vikings (signed by Arizona; two-years, $4.65 million)
10. Anthony McCoy, Seattle Seahawks
11. Fred Davis, Washington Redskins
12. Andrew Quarless, Green Bay Packers
13. Tony Scheffler, Detroit Lions
14. Jeff Cumberland, New York Jets (re-signed by New York)
15. Clay Harbor, Jacksonville Jaguars (re-signed by Jacksonville)
The tight end market took a significant hit with Graham franchised, Dennis Pitta re-signing in Baltimore and Fred Davis getting suspended. There aren't many well-rounded tight ends on the market, but teams looking for either a receiving option or a blocking specialist will have some options.
Offensive line
1. Branden Albert, Kansas City
2. Jared Veldheer, Oakland Raiders
3. Alex Mack, Cleveland Browns -- Transition tag
4. Eugene Monroe, Baltimore Ravens
5. Anthony Collins, Cincinnati Bengals
6. Geoff Schwartz, Kansas City Chiefs
7. Rodger Saffold, St. Louis Rams
8. Geoff Schwartz, Kansas City Chiefs
9. Travelle Wharton, Carolina Panthers
10. Jon Asamoah, Kansas City Chiefs
11. Michael Oher, Baltimore Ravens
12. Brian De La Puente, New Orleans Saints
13. Evan Dietrich-Smith, Green Bay Packers
14. Chad Rinehart, San Diego Chargers
15. Breno Giacomini, Seattle Seahawks
Cleveland used the transition tag on Mack, but that may not stop teams from pursuing him. Albert, Veldheer and Monroe all avoided a tag, meaning three above-average left tackles could hit the market. There is some depth to the free agent class, both inside and at tackle.
Safety
1. Jairus Byrd, Buffalo Bills
2. T.J. Ward, Cleveland Browns
3. Donte Whitner, San Francisco
4. Malcolm Jenkins, New Orleans
5. Louis Delmas, Detroit Lions
6. Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis Colts
7. Chris Clemons, Miami Dolphins
8. Mike Mitchell, Carolina Panthers
9. Major Wright, Chicago Bears
10. Nate Allen, Philadelphia Eagles
11. Steve Brown, New York Giants
12. Charles Woodson, Oakland Raiders
13. James Ihedigbo, Baltimore Ravens
14. Ryan Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers
15. Steve Gregory, New England Patriots
The safety market received a boost in recent weeks. Delmas was released and should land a starting job. Neither Byrd nor Ward were tagged, making for a loaded safety crop.
Cornerback
1. Alterraun Verner, Tennessee Titans
2. Aqib Talib, New England Patriots
3. Vontae Davis, Indianapolis Colts
4. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Denver Broncos
5. Sam Shields, Green Bay Packers (re-signed with Green Bay)
6. Captain Munnerlyn, Carolina Panthers
7. Charles Tillman, Chicago Bears
8. Tarell Brown, San Francisco 49ers
9. Brandon Browner, Seattle Seahawks
10. Walter Thurmond III, Seattle Seahawks
11. Corey Graham, Baltimore Ravens
12. Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos
13. Terrell Thomas, New York Giants
14. Chris Cook, Minnesota Vikings
15. Derek Cox, San Diego Chargers
Verner, Talib and Davis all avoided being tagged. Brent Grimes re-signed with Miami, but the free agent cornerback class remains deep and talented. Browner joined the mix after his indefinite suspension was lifted while Brown, Tillman and Munnerlyn are experienced starters from top defenses.
Linebackers
1. Brian Orakpo, OLB, Washington Redskins -- Franchise tag
2. Karlos Dansby, MLB, Arizona Cardinals
3. Brandon Spikes, MLB, New England Patriots
4. Daryl Smith, MLB, Baltimore Ravens
5. Shaun Phillips, OLB, Denver Broncos
6. Jon Beason, MLB, New York Giants
7. Wesley Woodyard, MLB, Denver Broncos
5. D'Qwell Jackson, MLB, Cleveland Browns
9. Calvin Pace, OLB, New York Jets
10. Perry Riley, MLB, Washington Redskins
11. Erin Henderson, OLB, Minnesota Vikings
12. Mike Neal, OLB, Green Bay Packers
13. Arthur Moats, MLB, Buffalo Bills
14. Kavell Conner, MLB, Indianapolis Colts
15. O'Brien Schofield, OLB, Seattle Seahawks
Orakpo received the franchise tag, which all but takes him off the market. Jason Worilds signed his transition tender, officially taking him off the market. The free agent crop of linebackers is heavy on inside 'backers and is overall a veteran group.
Defensive ends
1. Greg Hardy, Carolina Panthers -- Franchise tag
2. Michael Bennett, Seattle Seahawks
3. Michael Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals
4. Lamarr Houston, Oakland Raiders
5. Arthur Jones, Baltimore Ravens
6. Jared Allen, Minnesota Vikings
7. Justin Tuck, New York Giants
8. Everson Griffen, Minnesota Vikings
9. Tyson Jackson, Kansas City
10. Antonio Smith, Houston Texans
11. Corey Wootton, Chicago Bears
12. Robert Ayers, Denver Broncos
13. Jeremy Mincey, Jacksonville Jaguars
14. Anthony Spencer, Dallas Cowboys
15. Willie Young, Detroit Lions
It came as no surprise to see Hardy tagged, but even without him on the open market, there is still a deep and talented group of free agent defensive ends. The group is versatile with pass-rush specialists, run defenders and overall players among the crop.
Defensive tackle
1. Henry Melton, Chicago Bears
2. Randy Starks, Miami Dolphins
3. Red Bryant, Seattle Seahawks (signed by Jacksonville: four-years, $17 million)
3. Jason Hatcher, Dallas Cowboys
4. Linval Joseph, New York Giants
5. B.J. Raji, Green Bay Packers
6. Jonathan Babineaux, Atlanta Falcons
7. Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings
8. Clinton McDonald, Seattle Seahawks
9. Paul Soliai, Miami Dolphins
10. Earl Mitchell, Houston Texans
11. Alex Carrington, Buffalo Bills
12. Vance Walker, Oakland Raiders
13. Ziggy Hood, Pittsburgh Steelers
14. Pat Sims, Oakland Raiders
15. Ryan Pickett, Green Bay Packers
None of the defensive tackles got tagged, leaving a solid group of pending free agents. Melton is coming off a serious knee injury, but still remains the prize of the group. Had he stayed healthy, he may be the No. 1 overall free agent. The free agent crop is geared toward 4-3 defenses.