PFR Originals: 3/5/17 – 3/12/17
2017/03/pfr-originals-3517-31217Zach Links unveiled PFR's Top 50 Free Agents of 2017, a list topped by cornerback A.J. … Given that we're nearly three days removed from the start of free agency, most of the players on the list have signed, but there are still 14 free agents from that ranking who are still on the open market.
DT Bennie Logan Planning Other Visits
2017/03/dt-bennie-logan-planning-other-visits-after-redskins-meetingLogan earned an honorable mention on PFR's Top 50 Free Agents list, and ranked as our No. … After taking a visit with the Redskins on Friday, free agent defensive tackle Bennie Logan plans to take meetings with other clubs, tweets John Keim of ESPN.com.
Updates On Top Remaining Free Agents
2017/03/nfl-free-agents-availableSome big names came off the board on Wednesday and Thursday, but tons of notable free agents remain. … 14 overall on my Top 50 list and was second only to Kevin Zeitler on our list of free agent interior linemen.
Bills Sign S Micah Hyde
2017/03/bills-sign-s-micah-hydeHyde was among my Top 50 Free Agents, a list built on projected earning power.
Free Agency Rumors: Titans, Hightower, Rams
2017/03/free-agency-rumors-titans-hightower-rams-mcdonald-chiefs-okungHightower stands as one of the best free agents left on the board. … 40 free agent on my Top 50 list, in terms of earning power.
Jaguars To Sign A.J. Bouye
2017/03/jaguars-nearing-deal-with-a-j-bouyeIn the most recent edition of PFR’s Top 50 Free Agents, Bouye ranked first overall. … One of the more intrguing free agents in recent memory thanks to his lack of experience, Bouye generated quite a market during the legal tampering period.
Micah Hyde Likely To Leave Packers
2017/03/micah-hyde-likely-to-leave-packers[RELATED: Hyde Among PFR's Top 50 Free Agents]… The Packers met with defensive back Micah Hyde's agent at the combine last week, but it doesn't appear that a deal will materialize before free agency opens Thursday.
Jaguars Expected To Sign Barry Church
2017/03/jaguars-expected-sign-barry-churchChurch, one of my Top 50 Free Agents based on projected earning power, seemed likely to leave Dallas as the Cowboys work to keep multiple key free agents with limited cap room. … Cowboys free agent safety Barry Church is expected to land with the Jaguars on a four-year deal worth more than $6MM per year, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter).
Cardinals To Extend Chandler Jones
2017/03/cardinals-chandler-jones-extensionHowever, with minimal cap space for the coming season and several key free agents in limbo, the Cardinals were eager to hammer out a cap-smoothing deal. … The Cardinals' list of free agents currently includes defensive lineman Calais Campbell (ranked No.
Chargers To Re-Sign S Jahleel Addae
2017/03/chargers-re-sign-jahleel-addaeAddae, 27, was ranked as one of our top ten safeties in this year's class and although he did not make the cut for our Top 50 Free Agents list, he did earn honorable mention.
Captain Munnerlyn Expected To Test Market
2017/03/vikings-cb-captain-munnerlyn-expected-to-test-market11 cornerback available and earning an honorable mention of PFR's list of the top 50 free agents. … Indeed, no deal is expected between Minnesota and Munnerlyn before free agency begins on Thursday, tweets Ben Goessling of ESPN.com.
49ers Not Interested In Mike Glennon
2017/03/49ers-not-interested-mike-glennon13 free agent on our updated Top 50 Free Agents list.
PFR’s Top 50 NFL Free Agents
2017/03/top-50-nfl-free-agents-2017Our list of 2017’s top 50 free agents doesn’t include restricted free agents, or franchise tagged players, since they’re effectively restricted free agents as well. … Our lists for offense and defense rank free agents based on overall ability, but our Top 50 ranks players based on earning power.
Bears To Make Major Push For Mike Glennon
2017/03/bears-major-push-mike-glennonWe currently have Glennon ranked as the top quarterback on this year's market and our Top 50 Free Agents list (to be updated later on today) has the Bucs QB ranked 19th based on earning power. … The Bears are expected to make a major push for free agent quarterback Mike Glennon when the legal tampering period opens on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets.
Calais Campbell, Chris Baker Generating Interest
2017/03/jaguars-in-on-calais-campbell-broncos-bucs-eyeing-chris-baker[RELATED: Top 50 NFL Free Agents]… The Jaguars are in the Calais Campbell market, while the Broncos, Buccaneers, and Colts are contenders for fellow free agent defensive lineman Chris Baker, according to Mike Klis of 9NEWS (Twitter link) and Josina Anderson of ESPN.com (on Twitter).
Six Teams Interested In WR Andre Holmes
2017/03/six-teams-interested-in-wr-andre-holmes[RELATED: PFR's Top 50 2017 Free Agents]… The 49ers, Redskins, Lions, Jets, Bears, and Raiders are all potential landing spots for pending free agent wide receiver Andre Holmes, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com (Twitter link).
Top 2017 Free Agents By Position 2.0: Offense
2017/03/best-2017-free-agents-offense-nflKevin Zeitler was the only offensive lineman to crack our Top 50 Free Agents list last week. … The list of available free agents will change between now and then as players re-sign with teams or get cut loose, but we have a pretty good idea of who will be available right now.
Teams Want Nick Mangold To Move To Guard
2017/03/teams-ask-nick-mangold-guardOur recent list of the Top 50 Free Agents available left Mangold on the cutting room floor, but we did give him "honorable mention" status.
AFC West Rumors: Romo, Broncos, Chiefs
2017/03/broncos-tony-romo-chiefs-berryWebster has been vocal about his desire for more playing time and we recently ranked him as one of the Top 50 Free Agents based on his potential earning power.
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.