| Name | Position | Type | 2008 team | 2009 team | Importance | More info |
| Victor Adeyanju | DE | RFA | STL | | 2 | Raw, but potential to be effective 2-way DE |
| Ethan Albright | C | UFA | WAS | | 2 | Grizzled veteran long snapper |
| Eric Alexander | LB | RFA | NE | NE | 1 | Special teamer back from IR |
| Shaun Alexander | RB | UFA | WAS | | 1 | Former MVP probably at end of road |
| Kenderick Allen | DT | UFA | MIN | | 1 | Journeyman DT best served as backup |
| Will Allen | S | UFA | TB | TB | 1 | Backup safety retained mainly for ST prowess |
| Anthony Alridge | RB | UFA | DEN | WAS | 1 | Street free agent in 08 gets chance in DC |
| Jon Alston | LB | RFA | OAK | | 1 | Small but competitive 'backer |
| David Anderson | WR | RFA | HOU | HOU | 1 | Texans bring back solid backup WR |
| James Anderson | LB | RFA | CAR | | 1 | Restricted 'backer valuable as STer and fill in |
| Stacy Andrews | OT | UFA | CIN | PHI | 4 | FA prize of Philly offseason, will start at RT |
| J.J. Arrington | RB | UFA | ARI | DEN | 2 | Part of Broncos new RBBC, ++ in open spaces |
| Nnamdi Asomugha | CB | FRA | OAK | OAK | 5 | Elite coverman signs for 3yrs, $45mm |
| Oshiomogho Atogwe | S | FRA | STL | STL | 4 | One of few defensive building blocks in STL |
| Miles Austin | WR | RFA | DAL | DAL | 2 | Chance for a lot of PT with TO gone |
| Jason Babin | DE | UFA | KC | | 1 | Journeyman pass rusher yet to make his mark |
| Billy Bajema | TE | UFA | SF | | 1 | Blocker looking to latch on with new team |
| Chris Baker | TE | REL | NYJ | NE | 3 | Versatile TE jumps to new AFC East home |
| Rashad Baker | S | UFA | OAK | PHI | 1 | Baker gets chance to earn roster spot in PHI |
| Lance Ball | RB | RFA | IND | IND | 1 | ERFA re-signs |
| Tully Banta-Cain | LB | REL | SF | NE | 1 | Back with Pats after failed stint in SF |
| Darian Barnes | RB | RFA | BUF | | 1 | Good, not great blocking FB |
| Khalif Barnes | OT | UFA | JAX | OAK | 2 | Jags underachiever may start in Oakland |
| David Barrett | CB | REL | NYJ | | 2 | Hot CB market, but near bottom of FA heap |
| Ron Bartell | CB | UFA | STL | STL | 3 | 4yrs, $25mm deal keeps starting CB in STL |
| Eric Barton | LB | UFA | NYJ | CLE | 3 | Mangini lures ex-Jet into starting spot in CLE |
| Hank Baskett | WR | RFA | PHI | | 2 | Hard worker should remain in PHI |
| Charlie Batch | QB | UFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | As expected, returns to PIT as QB2 |
| Anthony Becht | TE | UFA | STL | ARI | 1 | Blocking backup at this point |
| Monty Beisel | LB | UFA | ARI | KC | 2 | Hard nosed, value as special teamer |
| Tatum Bell | RB | UFA | DEN | | 2 | Experience is worth something, right? |
| Yeremiah Bell | S | UFA | MIA | MIA | 3 | Young S gets $10mm guaranteed to stay |
| Drew Bennett | WR | REL | STL | | 2 | Still living off three weeks in TEN |
| Cedric Benson | RB | UFA | CIN | CIN | 3 | Late season play earns him 2yrs, $7mm |
| Joe Berger | OG | UFA | DAL | MIA | 1 | A Parcells guy signs as backup |
| Brock Berlin | QB | RFA | STL | STL | 1 | ERFA re-signs |
| Rocky Bernard | DT | UFA | SEA | NYG | 3 | Joins daunting NYG front line |
| Bertrand Berry | DE | UFA | ARI | ARI | 3 | Pass rushers always find work, always |
| Atari Bigby | S | RFA | GB | | 2 | 2nd round RFA + injury means he'll stay |
| Matt Birk | C | UFA | MIN | BAL | 4 | Vet stud center replaces young stud center |
| Rob Bironas | PK | UFA | TEN | TEN | 3 | 4yrs, $12mm to stay in TEN |
| Darryl Blackstock | LB | UFA | CIN | CIN | 1 | Re-signs for vet minimum |
| James Blair | OG | REL | CIN | | 1 | Long shot to make a roster |
| Dwayne Blakley | TE | UFA | TEN | | 1 | Couldn't stick in 08, will he in 09? |
| Dre' Bly | CB | REL | DEN | | 2 | Aging ball hawk no longer impact DB |
| Leigh Bodden | CB | REL | DET | NE | 3 | Gambling on 1yr deal with NE |
| Shaun Bodiford | WR | RFA | GB | | 1 | No guarantee to make a roster |
| Rocky Boiman | LB | UFA | KC | | 2 | Started for bad KC D last year |
| Michael Boley | LB | UFA | ATL | NYG | 3 | 5yrs, $25mm, $11 guaranteed from NYG |
| Kyle Boller | QB | UFA | BAL | STL | 2 | Rams bring him in as Bulger backup |
| Brooks Bollinger | QB | UFA | DAL | | 1 | Clipboard holder if he's lucky |
| Marty Booker | WR | UFA | CHI | | 1 | Return to CHI falls flat after 1 season |
| Michael Boulware | S | UFA | MIN | | 1 | Years since he made an impact |
| Todd Bouman | QB | UFA | BAL | | 1 | QB3 only if cards fall just right |
| Stephen Bowen | DE | RFA | DAL | DAL | 2 | Key backup for the Boys |
| Jeremy Bridges | OG | REL | CAR | | 2 | Talent + experience vs. spotty personal history |
| Wesley Britt | OT | RFA | NE | NE | 1 | Backup signed 1yr vet minimum deal |
| Keith Brooking | LB | UFA | ATL | DAL | 2 | Once an impact backer, now bargain starter |
| Derrick Brooks | LB | REL | TB | | 3 | 35yr old future HOFer plans to play in 09 |
| C.C. Brown | S | UFA | HOU | NYG | 2 | 1yr deal to fight for starting SS spot |
| Elton Brown | OG | UFA | ARI | | 2 | Visited Skins but no offer yet |
| Fakhir Brown | CB | UFA | STL | | 1 | Low impact DB |
| Jason Brown | C | UFA | BAL | STL | 4 | Gets $20mm guaranteed from Rams |
| Mike Brown | S | UFA | CHI | | 2 | Tons of talent but injury ravaged |
| Ralph Brown | CB | UFA | ARI | ARI | 1 | Dime back if he's lucky |
| Ricky Brown | LB | RFA | OAK | OAK | 2 | Part time starter, full time special team asset |
| Mark Bruener | TE | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Retired after 13 seasons |
| Antonio Bryant | WR | FRA | TB | TB | 3 | From scrap heap to franchise player |
| Fernando Bryant | CB | UFA | PIT | PIT | 1 | Not guaranteed roster spot |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | UFA | TB | DET | 2 | Will start in DET, better than some think |
| Correll Buckhalter | RB | UFA | PHI | DEN | 3 | Gets 4yrs, $10mm as part of RBBC |
| Eldra Buckley | RB | REL | SD | PHI | 1 | Training camp fodder |
| Josh Bullocks | S | UFA | NO | CHI | 2 | Signs 1yr deal, likely to start at FS |
| Kevin Burnett | LB | UFA | DAL | SD | 2 | 2yrs, $5.5mm to push for starting spot |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | REL | NYG | | 5 | Elite player but legal risks complicate matters |
| Jarrett Bush | CB | RFA | GB | GB | 2 | 3yrs, $4.5mm to be special teams ace |
| John Busing | S | RFA | CIN | | 1 | Roster fodder, at best |
| James Butler | S | UFA | NYG | STL | 3 | Joins Spags in STL, 3yrs, $14mm |
| Rashad Butler | OT | RFA | HOU | HOU | 1 | Stayed in Houston as expected |
| Dan Campbell | TE | REL | DET | NO | 1 | 1yr deal to replace Mark Campbell as TE3 |
| Khary Campbell | LB | UFA | WAS | | 1 | Special teamer offered minimum to remain |
| Mark Campbell | TE | UFA | NO | | 1 | Reportedly considering retirement |
| Chris Canty | DE | UFA | DAL | NYG | 3 | Giants front line gains another weapon |
| Vernon Carey | OT | UFA | MIA | MIA | 4 | Dolphins pony up big $$$ to keep Carey |
| Cooper Carlisle | OG | UFA | OAK | OAK | 3 | Solid interior starter re-ups in OAK |
| John Carney | PK | UFA | NYG | | 3 | Will be 45yrs old and still better than most |
| Chris Carr | CB | UFA | TEN | BAL | 2 | Gets $5mm more for KR ability |
| David Carr | QB | UFA | NYG | NYG | 2 | Gets 1yr deal for $2.1mm to remain |
| Ahmad Carroll | CB | UFA | NYJ | NYJ | 1 | From bust to special teams ace |
| Drew Carter | WR | UFA | OAK | | 1 | Has to wait for better WRs to find homes |
| Jason Carter | WR | RFA | CAR | CAR | 1 | Will have to fight for roster spot |
| Kevin Carter | DE | UFA | TB | | 2 | Could see interest from 3-4 team |
| Aveion Cason | RB | UFA | DET | DET | 1 | Cason hangs on for another season |
| Matt Cassel | QB | TRA | NE | KC | 4 | Pioli trades for his guy from NE |
| Oliver Celestin | S | UFA | KC | | 1 | Low priority vet DB |
| Kirk Chambers | OT | UFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | Bills top backup OL re-signs |
| Jesse Chatman | RB | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | Long shot for active roster |
| Vinny Ciurciu | LB | REL | MIN | | 1 | Will earn next paycheck on special teams |
| Tyson Clabo | OG | RFA | ATL | ATL | 3 | Will stay in ATL after strong 08 |
| Michael Clayton | WR | UFA | TB | TB | 2 | Stunning $24mm deal/ $10.5mm guaranteed |
| David Clowney | WR | RFA | NYJ | NYJ | 2 | WIll get a long look in camp for key role |
| Earl Cochran | DE | REL | HOU | | 1 | Tendered but then released |
| Shaun Cody | DT | UFA | DET | HOU | 2 | A lot to prove in new HOU digs |
| Keary Colbert | WR | UFA | DET | | 1 | Never come close to matching rookie #s |
| Colin Cole | DT | UFA | GB | SEA | 3 | Career part timer gets $21mm to start |
| Nick Cole | OG | RFA | PHI | PHI | 2 | Backup interior lineman given middle tender |
| Alonzo Coleman | RB | RFA | DAL | DAL | 1 | Cowboys aim to keep ERFA |
| Rod Coleman | DT | UFA | | NO | 2 | Space eater didn't play in 2008 |
| Laveranues Coles | WR | REL | NYJ | CIN | 3 | 4yrs, $27.5mm, $9.5mm guaranteed |
| Kerry Collins | QB | UFA | TEN | TEN | 3 | Average QB get $15mm for consistency |
| Willie Colon | OT | RFA | PIT | PIT | 3 | Signed tender, will probably start again |
| Sean Considine | S | UFA | PHI | JAX | 2 | 2yr, $3mm deal to compete at SS |
| Damion Cook | OT | UFA | DET | DET | 1 | Backup tackle given 1yr deal |
| Terrance Copper | WR | UFA | BAL | KC | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Terry Cousin | CB | REL | CLE | | 1 | Small (5'9") and old 33 not a good combo |
| Jason Craft | CB | UFA | STL | | 1 | Low priority in deep CB pool |
| Chris Crocker | S | UFA | CIN | CIN | 2 | 4yrs, $10mm, $3.5mm guaranteed to re-sign |
| Channing Crowder | LB | UFA | MIA | MIA | 3 | Tackling machine but few big plays to date |
| Angelo Crowell | LB | UFA | BUF | TB | 3 | Injured in 08, could start for Bucs in 09 |
| Donte' Curry | LB | UFA | CAR | | 1 | Special teamer, but not special enough |
| Ronald Curry | WR | REL | OAK | DET | 2 | Dark horse given strong 2006-2007 |
| Tony Curtis | TE | RFA | DAL | | 1 | DAL didn't extend a tender, but could re-sign |
| Jay Cutler | QB | TRA | DEN | CHI | 5 | Elite young passer traded to Windy City |
| Harvey Dahl | OG | RFA | ATL | | 2 | Marginal tackle became viable guard |
| Owen Daniels | TE | RFA | HOU | | 4 | 70 passes in 08, highest RFA tender |
| P.J. Daniels | RB | RFA | BAL | | 1 | Ravens didn't make offer to Daniels |
| Phillip Daniels | DE | UFA | WAS | | 2 | Likely to re-sign with Skins |
| Travis Daniels | CB | UFA | CLE | KC | 2 | Possible nickel DB in KC |
| Karlos Dansby | LB | FRA | ARI | ARI | 4 | Cards top defender tagged again |
| Jean-Philippe Darche | C | REL | KC | | 1 | Will anyone snap up long snapper? |
| Andra Davis | LB | UFA | CLE | DEN | 2 | 100+ tackles in 3 of last 6 seasons |
| Chauncey Davis | DE | UFA | ATL | ATL | 2 | 4yrs, $14mm for key run stuffing end |
| Keith Davis | S | UFA | DAL | | 2 | Wants to play D, will end up special teamer |
| Brian Dawkins | S | UFA | PHI | DEN | 3 | Eagles stalwart heads west surprisingly |
| Clifton Dawson | RB | REL | IND | | 1 | Released in March, low priority |
| Ron Dayne | RB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Dayne = Done, probably |
| Will Demps | S | REL | HOU | | 2 | Has value as backup/spot starter |
| John DiGiorgio | LB | RFA | BUF | BUF | 1 | Battling back from injury, will he make team? |
| Darnell Dinkins | TE | UFA | CLE | NO | 1 | Saints love stockpiling TEs |
| Derrick Dockery | OG | REL | BUF | WAS | 3 | Returns to WAS for $13mm guaranteed |
| Kevin Dockery | CB | RFA | NYG | | 2 | Given 2nd round tender for ST+Dime value |
| DeDe Dorsey | RB | RFA | CIN | CIN | 1 | Might nab role as 3rd down specialist |
| Ken Dorsey | QB | REL | CLE | | 1 | Was AWFUL in 2008 |
| Reed Doughty | S | RFA | WAS | WAS | 2 | May re-take starting gig, but probably not |
| Joel Dreessen | TE | RFA | HOU | HOU | 2 | 3yrs, $3.6mm deal for speical teams ace |
| Reuben Droughns | RB | REL | NYG | | 1 | Hung on in NYG as FB, but now? Low priority |
| Damane Duckett | DT | UFA | SF | NE | 1 | Pats giving him a try out |
| Warrick Dunn | RB | REL | TB | | 2 | Over 1000yds from scrimmage in 2008 |
| Dwan Edwards | DT | UFA | BAL | BAL | 2 | Signs 1-year deal to stay with BAL |
| Kalimba Edwards | DE | REL | OAK | | 2 | Best suited as part-time pass rusher |
| Isaiah Ekejiuba | LB | UFA | OAK | OAK | 2 | 3yrs, $5.4mm for 100% special team hammer |
| Ebenezer Ekuban | DE | UFA | DEN | | 2 | Can still help as part of rotation |
| Abram Elam | S | RFA | NYJ | NYJ | 2 | Jets matched offer sheet |
| Keith Ellison | LB | RFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | Tendered but at lowest level |
| John Engelberger | DE | REL | DEN | | 1 | Will have trouble making a roster |
| Bobby Engram | WR | UFA | SEA | KC | 2 | No longer difference maker, but helps KC |
| Trai Essex | OT | RFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | 2yrs, $1.9mm suggests he's backup at best |
| Greg Estandia | TE | RFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | ERFA no guarantee for roster |
| Demetric Evans | DE | UFA | WAS | SF | 2 | Joins 49ers rotation with 2yr, $3.8mm deal |
| Fred Evans | DT | RFA | MIN | MIN | 2 | Valuable backup DT given 2nd round tender |
| Heath Evans | RB | UFA | NE | NO | 3 | Saints add versatile FB to arsenal |
| Jahri Evans | OG | RFA | NO | | 4 | Mauler given highest RFA tender |
| Troy Evans | LB | UFA | NO | NO | 2 | 2yr deal for special teams/backup LB value |
| Jason Fabini | OT | UFA | WAS | | 2 | Aging vet struggled in DC last year |
| DeMarcus Faggins | CB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Nickel/dime option but low priority |
| Heath Farwell | LB | UFA | MIN | MIN | 2 | 3yrs, $7.8mm for special teams beast |
| Jay Feely | PK | UFA | NYJ | NYJ | 2 | Got 1yr deal to remain Jets starting PK |
| Nick Ferguson | S | UFA | HOU | HOU | 2 | Re-signed and will battle for PT |
| Robert Ferguson | WR | UFA | MIN | | 1 | Will earn keep on special teams, or not |
| Ronald Fields | DT | UFA | SF | DEN | 2 | Re-unites with DC Mike Nolan |
| Alfred Fincher | LB | UFA | WAS | WAS | 1 | Back in D.C. for another season |
| Ryan Fitzpatrick | QB | UFA | CIN | BUF | 2 | Signing indicates Edwards job is really safe |
| Bryan Fletcher | TE | UFA | IND | | 1 | Roster fodder, if lucky |
| Jamar Fletcher | CB | UFA | CIN | | 1 | Looking for 6th team in 7 years |
| Drayton Florence | CB | REL | JAX | BUF | 2 | Gets 2yr deal to play nickel in BUF |
| Malcom Floyd | WR | RFA | SD | | 2 | Should stay in SD given his tender |
| Kynan Forney | OG | UFA | SD | SD | 2 | Gets $4.8mm to stay and compete in SD |
| DeShaun Foster | RB | UFA | SF | | 2 | Never as good as his salary |
| George Foster | OT | UFA | DET | DET | 2 | Has really struggled last two seasons |
| Melvin Fowler | C | UFA | BUF | | 1 | Replaced in BUF, now displaced |
| Keyaron Fox | LB | UFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | Back in black and gold for 2yrs |
| Domonique Foxworth | CB | UFA | ATL | BAL | 3 | Big $$ from D that expects greatness |
| Will Franklin | WR | REL | KC | DET | 1 | Waived in April by KC, 'nuff said |
| Bubba Franks | TE | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | Insignificant in 08, will new team be different? |
| Andre Frazier | LB | UFA | PIT | PIT | 1 | Gets 2yr deal to stay in PIT as special teamer |
| Gus Frerotte | QB | UFA | MIN | | 1 | Experience? Yes. Value? Questionable |
| Charlie Frye | QB | UFA | SEA | | 1 | Visited Raiders but little interest |
| Jamaal Fudge | S | RFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | Backup and special teamer |
| Vincent Fuller | S | UFA | TEN | TEN | 2 | 3yr deal to remain top backup safety |
| Mike Furrey | WR | REL | DET | | 1 | A non factor without Mike Martz |
| Samkon Gado | RB | UFA | STL | STL | 1 | Signed to reserve/futures contract |
| Jabar Gaffney | WR | UFA | NE | DEN | 2 | Follows McDaniels to DEN |
| Joey Galloway | WR | REL | TB | NE | 2 | 37yr old could help as WR3 |
| Dylan Gandy | C | UFA | OAK | DET | 1 | Long shot interior lineman |
| Wayne Gandy | OT | UFA | ATL | | 1 | 38yrs old and unlikely to land somewhere |
| Jeff Garcia | QB | UFA | TB | OAK | 3 | Still thinks he can start, few agree |
| Justin Geisinger | OG | RFA | WAS | | 1 | Low priority backup interior lineman |
| Eric Ghiaciuc | C | UFA | CIN | | 2 | Little interest in Bengals starter |
| Gary Gibson | DT | RFA | CAR | | 1 | Not extended tender by Panthers |
| Tony Gilbert | LB | UFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | Special teamer retained |
| Matt Giordano | S | UFA | IND | | 1 | Time in Indy may be at an end |
| Aaron Glenn | CB | UFA | NO | | 1 | Excellent career, should consider retirement |
| Terry Glenn | WR | UFA | DAL | | 1 | Knees, age, arrest = end of career? |
| La'Roi Glover | DT | UFA | STL | | 2 | Former star has run out of gas |
| Mike Goff | OG | UFA | SD | KC | 2 | Ideal for key interior backup role |
| Nick Goings | RB | REL | CAR | | 1 | Fan favorite overtaken by concussions |
| Adam Goldberg | OT | UFA | STL | STL | 2 | 2yrs, $1.8mm for depth o-lineman |
| Kedric Golston | DT | RFA | WAS | WAS | 3 | Will compete to start alongside Haynesworth |
| Tony Gonzalez | TE | TRA | KC | ATL | 5 | Hall of Fame TE gives Falcons potency |
| Andre' Goodman | CB | UFA | MIA | DEN | 3 | 5yrs, $25mm as part of revamped 2ndary |
| Charles Gordon | CB | RFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | 1yr deal keeps him a Vike |
| Cletis Gordon | CB | RFA | SD | | 2 | 2nd round tender for quality backup |
| Brandon Gorin | OT | UFA | STL | | 1 | Lucky to make a 53-man roster in 09 |
| Bruce Gradkowski | QB | UFA | CLE | OAK | 1 | Signed with OAK as probable QB3 |
| Shayne Graham | PK | FRA | CIN | CIN | 3 | Tagged for $2.48mm |
| Martin Gramatica | PK | UFA | NO | | 1 | Lowest priority available PK |
| Quinn Gray | QB | REL | KC | | 1 | Pioli parted ways with QG |
| Ahman Green | RB | REL | HOU | | 2 | Getting hard to remember when he was great |
| Eric Green | CB | UFA | ARI | MIA | 2 | Will compete for starting spot in MIA |
| Howard Green | DT | UFA | SEA | NYJ | 2 | Could challenge for backup reps |
| Mike Green | S | UFA | WAS | | 1 | Injuries have robbed him of Pro Bowl skills |
| Roderick Green | LB | UFA | SF | | 1 | More interest from police than NFL GMs |
| Trent Green | QB | REL | STL | | 2 | May retire, but hasn't done so officially |
| Morlon Greenwood | LB | REL | HOU | | 2 | Has value, but suited as backup LB |
| Jabari Greer | CB | UFA | BUF | NO | 3 | $10mm guaranteed to revive NO defense |
| Kris Griffin | LB | UFA | CLE | | 1 | Special teams or bust |
| Justin Griffith | RB | REL | OAK | SEA | 2 | Solid FB probably starts in SEA |
| Otis Grigsby | DE | RFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | Special teamer, and a low priority |
| Jordan Gross | OT | UFA | CAR | CAR | 5 | 6yrs, $60mm to anchor CAR line |
| Rex Grossman | QB | UFA | CHI | | 2 | Bears finally cut bait |
| Jake Grove | C | UFA | OAK | MIA | 3 | Talent overtakes injury risk as MIA signs |
| D.J. Hackett | WR | REL | CAR | | 2 | Plenty of hype, little follow through |
| Clark Haggans | LB | UFA | ARI | ARI | 2 | 3yr deal, but was marginal factor in 08 |
| Tyjuan Hagler | LB | UFA | IND | IND | 2 | Starting experience in Indy |
| Dante' Hall | WR | UFA | STL | | 1 | Former returner star now roster fodder |
| DeAngelo Hall | CB | UFA | WAS | WAS | 3 | Skins love overpaying don't they? |
| Aaron Halterman | TE | UFA | MIA | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Gibran Hamdan | QB | RFA | BUF | BUF | 1 | Must compete for Bills QB3 spot |
| Geoff Hangartner | C | UFA | CAR | BUF | 3 | Gets starting gig in BUF |
| Cortez Hankton | WR | UFA | TB | TB | 1 | On roster, for now |
| Chris Hanson | P | UFA | NE | NE | 2 | Re-signs with NE |
| Jason Hanson | PK | UFA | DET | DET | 3 | Reliable fixture in the Motor City |
| Joselio Hanson | CB | UFA | PHI | PHI | 3 | Top notch nickel re-signed long-term |
| Joey Harrington | QB | UFA | NO | NO | 2 | Recycled more than tin cans |
| Kwame Harris | OT | REL | OAK | | 1 | Couldn't hold starting gig in OAK |
| Marques Harris | LB | UFA | SD | | 1 | Could do worse for backup OLB |
| Napoleon Harris | LB | UFA | MIN | | 2 | Returned to MIN in 08, but 09 unclear |
| Marvin Harrison | WR | REL | IND | | 3 | Unclear whether HOFer wants to play |
| Rodney Harrison | S | UFA | NE | | 2 | Still hoping for another go around |
| Kelvin Hayden | CB | UFA | IND | IND | 4 | 5yrs, $43mm, $22.5 guaranteed to stay |
| Jovan Haye | DT | UFA | TB | TEN | 3 | $16mm to help replace Hayneworth |
| Albert Haynesworth | DT | UFA | TEN | WAS | 5 | $100mm contract, $40+mm guarantees. Wow |
| Will Heller | TE | UFA | SEA | DET | 1 | 1yr deal to block his way into DET lineup |
| Devery Henderson | WR | UFA | NO | NO | 2 | 4yrs, $12mm to remain with Saints |
| Anthony Henry | CB | TRA | DAL | DET | 3 | Will start somewhere in DET secondary |
| Travis Henry | RB | UFA | DEN | | 1 | Talented but personal life is a mess |
| Drew Henson | QB | RFA | DET | DET | 1 | Signed for 2009, but still not safe |
| Craig Hentrich | P | UFA | TEN | TEN | 2 | Re-ups with TEN for one more season |
| Noah Herron | RB | REL | NYJ | CLE | 1 | Jam Lewis' new backup |
| Maurice Hicks | RB | REL | MIN | | 1 | Must contribute on special teams or else |
| Leroy Hill | LB | UFA | SEA | | 4 | Curry pick gives Hill UFA status |
| Renaldo Hill | S | UFA | MIA | DEN | 3 | 4yrs, $10mm should start next to B-Dawk |
| Reynaldo Hill | CB | UFA | TEN | | 2 | Small, talented but oft injured |
| Ike Hilliard | WR | REL | TB | | 2 | Has gas in the tank, solid WR3 option |
| Ellis Hobbs | CB | TRA | NE | PHI | 3 | Young starter traded to PHI on draft day |
| Russ Hochstein | OG | UFA | NE | NE | 2 | Gets 1yr deal to stay with Pats |
| Vonnie Holliday | DE | REL | MIA | | 3 | Plenty left in the tank, will start in 09 |
| Daven Holly | CB | UFA | CLE | | 2 | Potential asset in nickel/dime |
| Glenn Holt | WR | RFA | CIN | MIN | 1 | 1yr deal for value on return units |
| Terrence Holt | S | UFA | CHI | | 1 | Having trouble sticking on a roster |
| Torry Holt | WR | REL | STL | JAX | 3 | 3yrs, $20mm for future HOFer |
| Jason Horton | CB | UFA | KC | OAK | 1 | Roster fodder |
| T.J. Houshmandzadeh | WR | UFA | CIN | SEA | 4 | $40mm, $15mm guaranteed to join SEA |
| Damon Huard | QB | REL | KC | SF | 2 | 36yrs old will serve as mentor for SF starter |
| Tory Humphrey | TE | RFA | GB | GB | 1 | Pack didn't tender but re-signed anyway |
| Jason Hunter | LB | RFA | GB | GB | 2 | Could get more PT in 3-4 scheme |
| Sam Hurd | WR | UFA | DAL | DAL | 1 | 2nd rnd tender b/c of value on special teams |
| Richie Incognito | OT | RFA | STL | | 2 | Given low tender, not a priority |
| Corey Ivy | CB | UFA | BAL | CLE | 2 | Surprised he only got 1-year deal |
| Brian Iwuh | LB | RFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | 3yrs, $3.5mm deal for special teams skills |
| Larry Izzo | LB | UFA | NE | NYJ | 1 | 1yr deal to ply his S.T. skills in Gotham |
| Darrell Jackson | WR | UFA | DEN | | 2 | Going on 5 years since he was a stud |
| Dexter Jackson | S | REL | CIN | | 1 | Long time since that Super Bowl |
| Fred Jackson | RB | RFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | ERFA a no brainer given Lynch's issues |
| Grady Jackson | DT | UFA | ATL | DET | 2 | Joining 6th team for $8mm over 3yrs |
| Nate Jackson | TE | REL | DEN | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Scott Jackson | OG | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Brandon Jacobs | RB | FRA | NYG | NYG | 4 | 4yrs, $25mm deal for bruising back |
| Edgerrin James | RB | REL | ARI | | 3 | Once great, now hoping for a role |
| Rashad Jeanty | LB | RFA | CIN | CIN | 2 | 2nd rounder for one of CIN's top tacklers |
| Jason Jefferson | DT | UFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Justin Jenkins | WR | RFA | BUF | BUF | 1 | Special teamer signs 2yr deal for minimum |
| Jonas Jennings | OT | REL | SF | | 2 | Never earned his pay in SF |
| Brad Johnson | QB | REL | DAL | | 1 | Hard to imagine 40yr old will get another job |
| Brandon Johnson | LB | RFA | CIN | CIN | 2 | 2nd round tender, will be top backup at worst |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | UFA | SF | DET | 3 | 3yrs, $9mm to line up opposite Calvin |
| Chris Johnson | CB | UFA | OAK | OAK | 3 | Displaced D. Hall, gets 4yrs, $15.4mm for it |
| Darcy Johnson | TE | RFA | NYG | NYG | 1 | Giants have his rights for now |
| Eric Johnson | TE | UFA | NO | | 1 | Missed 2008, low priority for GMs |
| Marcus Johnson | OT | RFA | MIN | | 2 | TEN showed interest, but no deal yet |
| Rudi Johnson | RB | UFA | DET | | 1 | When you're a DET castoff, you're low priority |
| Tank Johnson | DT | UFA | DAL | CIN | 2 | Wow, the Bengals sign a troublemaker, shocking |
| Adrian Jones | OT | UFA | KC | | 3 | Valuable and versatile vet |
| Brandon Jones | WR | UFA | TEN | SF | 2 | $16.5mm = he'll start, but will he flourish? |
| Kevin Jones | RB | UFA | CHI | CHI | 2 | Re-signs as Matt Forte's tag team partner |
| Mark Jones | WR | UFA | CAR | TEN | 1 | Will compete for returner spot |
| Matt Jones | WR | REL | JAX | | 2 | Superb athleticism, questionable restraint |
| Sean Jones | S | UFA | CLE | PHI | 3 | 1yr deal, betting on breakout with PHI |
| LaMont Jordan | RB | UFA | NE | DEN | 2 | $2.5mm as part of "quantity over quality" RBBC |
| William Joseph | DT | UFA | OAK | OAK | 1 | Staying in OAK, he had few options |
| Cato June | LB | REL | TB | HOU | 2 | Cover 2 backer finds home in HOU |
| Joe Jurevicius | WR | REL | CLE | | 1 | Countless knee surgeries = long shot |
| Kevin Kaesviharn | S | REL | NO | | 2 | Lots of experience, but not a major asset |
| N.D. Kalu | DE | UFA | HOU | | 1 | At this point N.D. stands for "No Dice" |
| Mike Karney | RB | UFA | NO | STL | 2 | Solid blocking FB gets 3yrs, $3.6mm |
| Freddy Keiaho | LB | UFA | IND | | 3 | Bills have shown interest, but no deal yet |
| Kenton Keith | RB | UFA | IND | | 1 | Not a priority |
| Chris Kemoeatu | OG | RFA | PIT | PIT | 3 | 5yrs, $20mm keep him in PIT |
| Pete Kendall | OG | UFA | WAS | | 3 | Skins want him back, but as backup |
| Jimmy Kennedy | DT | UFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | Re-ups but no guarantee of roster spot |
| Eddie Kennison | WR | UFA | STL | | 1 | Easy Eddie probably done |
| Eric King | CB | UFA | TEN | DET | 2 | Follows Schwartz to DET as nickel DB |
| Jeff King | TE | RFA | CAR | CAR | 2 | OK blocker, OK hands = 1yr, $1.5mm deal |
| Robert Kirtman | RB | UFA | NO | SEA | 1 | Back with SEA after marching w/ Saints |
| Jon Kitna | QB | TRA | DET | DAL | 3 | A massive upgrade over Brad Johnson |
| Jim Kleinsasser | TE | UFA | MIN | MIN | 2 | 3yrs, $9mm for excellent blocker |
| Sammy Knight | S | REL | NYG | | 1 | May struggle to find new digs |
| Sam Koch | P | RFA | BAL | BAL | 3 | 2nd round tender means he'll be back |
| Michael Koenen | P | FRA | ATL | ATL | 3 | Big legged P signs franchise tender |
| Niko Koutouvides | LB | REL | DEN | TB | 1 | Hard worker, ideal for coverage units |
| Dan Kreider | RB | UFA | STL | ARI | 2 | Bruising blocker |
| John Kuhn | RB | RFA | GB | | 2 | RFA no guarantee to stay in GB |
| Jason Kyle | LB | UFA | CAR | | 1 | Long snapper |
| Antwan Lake | DT | UFA | NO | | 1 | Lake coming up dry in free agency |
| Dawan Landry | S | RFA | BAL | | 2 | Injured in 08, given low RFA tender |
| Shane Lechler | P | UFA | OAK | OAK | 3 | Only Al Davis would pay $4mm per for a P |
| Nick Leckey | C | UFA | STL | NO | 2 | Backup interior lineman |
| Byron Leftwich | QB | UFA | PIT | TB | 3 | 2yr deal, odds on fave to start in TB |
| Matt Lehr | OG | UFA | NO | | 2 | Not bad as a backup option |
| Rod Leisle | DT | UFA | NO | ARI | 1 | Will have hard time making 53-man |
| Ashley Lelie | WR | UFA | OAK | | 1 | Looking for 5th team in 5 years |
| Paris Lenon | LB | UFA | DET | | 2 | Solid upside for likely asking price |
| Jim Leonhard | S | UFA | BAL | NYJ | 3 | One of several Ravens to follow Ryan |
| D.D. Lewis | LB | UFA | SEA | SEA | 2 | Re-ups in SEA and may see more PT |
| Greg Lewis | WR | TRA | PHI | NE | 1 | End of roster vet, plus in locker room |
| Keith Lewis | S | REL | SF | ARI | 1 | Gets 2yr deal to improve ARI special teams |
| Ray Lewis | LB | UFA | BAL | BAL | 4 | Heart and soul gets $15.5mm guaranteed |
| Brandon Lloyd | WR | UFA | CHI | | 1 | Early promise turned to disappointment |
| Dane Looker | WR | UFA | STL | | 1 | Fringe contributor at this point |
| Daniel Loper | OT | UFA | TEN | DET | 2 | Swing tackle could see PT in DET |
| J.P. Losman | QB | UFA | BUF | | 2 | Tools + age make him viable backup option |
| Omare Lowe | S | UFA | JAX | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Calvin Lowry | S | UFA | JAX | | 1 | Low priority DB |
| David Macklin | CB | REL | KC | | 1 | Modest talent + DUI = low priority |
| Anthony Madison | CB | RFA | PIT | PIT | 1 | Special team ace retained |
| Sam Madison | CB | REL | NYG | | 1 | 34yr old may have called it a career |
| Wesly Mallard | LB | UFA | SEA | | 1 | Special teamer if he makes a team |
| Ricky Manning | CB | UFA | STL | | 1 | Unlikely to break camp with team |
| Marquand Manuel | S | REL | DEN | | 2 | Can tackle, but low impact otherwise |
| Derrick Martin | CB | RFA | BAL | BAL | 1 | Special teamer back in BAL |
| Jamie Martin | QB | UFA | SF | | 1 | No Martz in SF means no job for Martin |
| Ruvell Martin | WR | RFA | GB | | 1 | Given low tender, no lock for 09 roster |
| Glenn Martinez | WR | RFA | DEN | HOU | 1 | Signed to reserve/futures contract |
| Marcus Mason | RB | UFA | NYJ | NYJ | 1 | Signed to reserve/futures contract |
| Evan Mathis | OG | UFA | CIN | | 1 | Long shot to see PT in 09 |
| Marcus Maxwell | WR | REL | BAL | BAL | 1 | Will have trouble making roster |
| Chris McAlister | CB | REL | BAL | | 3 | Baltimore divorced long-time star |
| Deuce McAllister | RB | REL | NO | | 2 | If knee is OK, he'll get lots of interest soon |
| Justin McCareins | WR | UFA | TEN | | 2 | Marginal contributor, at best |
| Darrell McClover | LB | UFA | CHI | | 1 | Marginal option as end of roster LB |
| Stanley McClover | DE | RFA | HOU | HOU | 1 | Given 1-year deal but no lock for roster |
| Andy McCollum | C | UFA | DET | | 1 | Solid career likely over for 38yr old |
| Luke McCown | QB | UFA | TB | TB | 2 | Signs 2yr, $7.5mm deal, will likely start in 09 |
| Marlon McCree | S | UFA | DEN | | 2 | Looking for 6th team, past his prime |
| Robert McCune | LB | RFA | BAL | | 1 | Low priority option at LB |
| Tony McDaniel | DT | TRA | JAX | MIA | 1 | Dolphins like his size, adds 3-4 depth |
| Shaun McDonald | WR | UFA | DET | | 2 | No Martz, no upside |
| Jerome McDougle | DE | UFA | NYG | | 1 | Good person, but injuries robbed career |
| Bryant McFadden | CB | UFA | PIT | ARI | 3 | Solid addition to improved ARI 2ndary |
| Willie McGinest | LB | UFA | CLE | | 2 | Likely heading for a job in media |
| Brandon McGowan | S | UFA | CHI | | 1 | Hurt and lost his role in 08 |
| Jon McGraw | S | UFA | KC | KC | 2 | Valuable special teamer kept for 1yr deal |
| Sean McHugh | TE | UFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | 3yrs, $2.7mm for hybrid FB/TE role |
| Corey McIntyre | RB | UFA | BUF | BUF | 1 | Still a Bill |
| Mike McKenzie | CB | REL | NO | | 2 | No longer a plus corner, but skilled |
| Brandon McKinney | DT | RFA | BAL | BAL | 1 | Cheap, 3yr deal keeps him in BAL |
| Seth McKinney | C | UFA | CLE | BUF | 2 | Starting experience, now a backup |
| R.W. McQuarters | CB | UFA | NYG | | 2 | Reinvigorated in NY, now UFA again |
| Brad Meester | C | UFA | JAX | JAX | 3 | One of Jags few OL assets re-signs |
| Michael Merritt | TE | REL | KC | | 1 | Backup waived after weed arrest |
| Fred Miller | OT | UFA | CHI | | 2 | 36yrs old, may be done |
| Justin Miller | CB | UFA | OAK | OAK | 2 | Return ability + Nickel role = value |
| Lawyer Milloy | S | UFA | ATL | | 2 | 35yr old must accept backup role in 09 |
| Travis Minor | RB | UFA | STL | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Jayme Mitchell | DE | RFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | Not tendered, but signed to cheap 2yr deal |
| Anthony Montgomery | DT | RFA | WAS | WAS | 2 | 25yrs old with starting experience, good upside |
| Michael Montgomery | DE | UFA | GB | GB | 2 | 2yr deal to be primary backup on d-line |
| Will Montgomery | OG | UFA | WAS | | 1 | Backup interior lineman, low priority |
| Brandon Moore | OG | REL | NYJ | NYJ | 3 | Released then re-signed for 4yrs/$16mm |
| Eric Moore | DE | UFA | STL | STL | 1 | Given a new deal, but no lock for 53-man |
| Lance Moore | WR | RFA | NO | | 3 | Teams interested, but 2nd rd tender costly |
| Anthony Morelli | QB | UFA | ARI | | 1 | A roster spot would be surprising |
| Maurice Morris | RB | UFA | SEA | DET | 2 | 3yrs, $7mm to compete against Kevin Smith |
| C.J. Mosley | DE | UFA | NYJ | CLE | 2 | Follows Mangini to CLE for 2yr, $5mm |
| Edwin Mulitalo | OG | REL | DET | | 2 | 34yrs old, no longer starting material |
| Chad Mustard | TE | REL | DEN | | 1 | Blocker no guarantee to land a gig |
| Chris Naeole | OG | UFA | JAX | | 2 | Talented, yes, but injuries ruin value |
| Craig Nall | QB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Will struggle to sign as QB3 |
| Lorenzo Neal | RB | UFA | BAL | | 3 | Old battering ram FB back on market |
| Ryan Nece | LB | UFA | DET | | 2 | Came and went with Joe Barry |
| Jeremy Newberry | C | UFA | SD | | 2 | Back on market after 1 season in SD |
| Rudy Niswanger | C | RFA | KC | | 2 | Starter will remain in KC |
| Moran Norris | RB | UFA | DET | SF | 2 | FB returns to SF, where he excelled |
| Mike Nugent | PK | UFA | NYJ | TB | 2 | Will compete with Matt Bryant for job |
| Deltha O'Neal | CB | UFA | NE | | 2 | Didn't earn LT commitment from NE |
| J.T. O'Sullivan | QB | UFA | SF | CIN | 2 | Goes from SF starter to clipboard holder in CIN |
| Ben Obomanu | WR | RFA | SEA | SEA | 2 | Has more upside than most ERFAs |
| Evan Oglesby | CB | RFA | BAL | BAL | 2 | Ravens retain RFA as backup |
| Igor Olshansky | DE | UFA | SD | DAL | 3 | Replaces Canty, reunites with Phillips |
| Frank Omiyale | OT | UFA | CAR | CHI | 3 | 4yrs, $11.5mm, will probably start at RT |
| Dan Orlovsky | QB | UFA | DET | HOU | 2 | 3yr, $9.2mm deal to back up Schaub |
| Kyle Orton | QB | TRA | CHI | DEN | 3 | Must compete for starting gig in Denver |
| John Owens | TE | UFA | DET | SEA | 1 | Gets 1yr deal to head West |
| Montell Owens | RB | RFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | Backup FB back with JAX |
| Terrell Owens | WR | REL | DAL | BUF | 5 | 1-year, $6.5mm deal to prove himself in BUF |
| Orlando Pace | OT | REL | STL | CHI | 3 | 3yrs, $15mm to secure Cutler's blindside |
| Jarrad Page | S | RFA | KC | | 2 | 2nd round tender will keep him a Chief |
| Eric Parker | WR | UFA | SD | | 1 | An afterthought in 2008, likely too in 2009 |
| David Patten | WR | REL | NO | CLE | 2 | Vet added to WR corps as mentor |
| Karl Paymah | CB | UFA | DEN | MIN | 1 | Gets 1yr deal to compete for nickel/dime spot |
| Erik Pears | OT | RFA | DEN | OAK | 2 | Excellent 3rd tackle, OK option to start |
| Antwan Peek | LB | REL | CLE | | 1 | Looking for new digs after 1 season in CLE |
| Justin Peelle | TE | UFA | ATL | ATL | 2 | Serviceable TE2 re-signs with ATL |
| Donald Penn | OT | RFA | TB | TB | 4 | 1st + 3rd round tender, will sign LT deal in TB |
| Julius Peppers | DE | FRA | CAR | | 5 | Tagged and possibly on the move |
| Chris Perry | RB | REL | CIN | | 2 | Talented but can't stay healthy |
| Tab Perry | WR | UFA | MIA | | 1 | Long road back from injuries |
| Jason Peter | OT | TRA | BUF | PHI | 4 | Young Pro Bowler gets his wish in PHI |
| Stephen Peterman | OG | UFA | DET | DET | 3 | New 5yr, $15mm deal to stay in DET |
| Julian Peterson | LB | TRA | SEA | DET | 4 | All around force traded to DET |
| Kenny Peterson | DE | UFA | DEN | DEN | 2 | Lands 3-year deal to compete in new D |
| Mike Peterson | LB | UFA | JAX | ATL | 3 | Reunites with Mike Smith with 2yr deal |
| Jermaine Phillips | S | UFA | TB | TB | 2 | 1yr deal, may be moved to LB |
| Bryan Pittman | C | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Long snapper tied to StarCaps scandal |
| Michael Pittman | RB | UFA | DEN | | 2 | Long in the tooth, but versatile |
| Carlos Polk | LB | UFA | DAL | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Marcus Pollard | TE | UFA | ATL | | 1 | Used to be solid, now age (37) overwhelms |
| Tyrone Poole | CB | UFA | TEN | | 1 | Long shot to make 53 man roster |
| Leonard Pope | TE | RFA | ARI | ARI | 2 | Low tender, Cards will draft upgrade |
| P.J. Pope | RB | UFA | DEN | | 1 | Sent packing by McDaniels |
| Jerry Porter | WR | REL | JAX | | 2 | One and done in JAX, a huge gaffe |
| Hank Poteat | CB | UFA | NYJ | CLE | 1 | Where Mangini goes, so goes Poteat |
| Duke Preston | C | UFA | BUF | GB | 2 | 26 with starting experience, could do worse |
| Peerless Price | WR | UFA | BUF | | 1 | Hard to imagine he'll land anywhere |
| Pierson Prioleau | S | UFA | JAX | NO | 2 | Saints mark 5th team of his career |
| Cory Procter | C | RFA | DAL | | 2 | 2nd round tender, will stay in Big D |
| Jeb Putzier | TE | UFA | DEN | DEN | 1 | 1yr deal for once and again Bronco |
| Patrick Ramsey | QB | UFA | DEN | TEN | 2 | QB3 in Tennessee, as expected |
| Brett Ratliff | QB | TRA | NYJ | CLE | 2 | Might compete for role, but unclear |
| Keiwan Ratliff | CB | UFA | IND | | 1 | Not a high priority option in deep CB pool |
| Tim Rattay | QB | UFA | ARI | | 1 | A total non factor in 2008 |
| Cory Redding | DT | TRA | DET | SEA | 2 | Will find PT in Seattle rotation |
| Darrell Reid | DT | UFA | IND | DEN | 2 | Broncs want small DT to become huge LB |
| Tutan Reyes | OT | UFA | JAX | | 1 | A backup at best |
| Dominic Rhodes | RB | UFA | IND | BUF | 2 | Gets a 2yr deal from the Bills |
| Lester Ricard | QB | UFA | CAR | | 1 | QB3 if he's really lucky |
| Tony Richardson | RB | UFA | NYJ | NYJ | 2 | 37yr old blocker gets 1yr deal to remain |
| Darrell Robertson | DE | REL | NE | KC | 1 | Piolo signed, but probably for practice squad |
| Dewayne Robertson | DT | REL | DEN | | 2 | Only 27 so lots of teams will want him |
| Dunta Robinson | CB | FRA | HOU | | 4 | Injuries didn't hinder HOU from tagging him |
| Jeff Robinson | C | UFA | SEA | | 1 | May be end of road for 38yr old snapper |
| Koren Robinson | WR | UFA | SEA | | 2 | Rollercoaster career for WR enigma |
| Courtney Roby | WR | RFA | NO | NO | 1 | Wasn't tendered, but got 1yr deal as returner |
| Samari Rolle | CB | REL | BAL | BAL | 2 | Granted release but then re-signs for $10mm |
| Brett Romberg | C | UFA | STL | ATL | 2 | Romberg backs up McClure in ATL |
| Sage Rosenfels | QB | TRA | HOU | MIN | 3 | Turnover prone, but a gunslinger |
| Allen Rossum | CB | UFA | SF | SF | 2 | Makes his money as a returner |
| Robert Royal | TE | REL | BUF | CLE | 2 | 4yrs, $10mm to block for Browns |
| Orpheus Roye | DE | UFA | PIT | | 1 | Roye finding no joy in FA market |
| Grey Ruegamer | OG | UFA | NYG | | 1 | Lucky to stick on a 53-man roster |
| Jon Runyan | OT | UFA | PHI | | 2 | Microfracture surgery means low priority FA |
| Cliff Russell | WR | REL | DEN | | 1 | Unlikely to land on NFL roster |
| Gary Russell | RB | REL | PIT | | 1 | Might stick on a roster |
| Sean Ryan | TE | UFA | SF | | 1 | Low priority TE |
| Ephraim Salaam | OT | REL | HOU | | 2 | Swing tackle at this point in career |
| Nate Salley | S | RFA | CAR | | 1 | Low tender probably gets one more shot |
| James Sanders | S | UFA | NE | NE | 3 | Steady starter gets 3yrs, $9mm to stay |
| Lewis Sanders | CB | UFA | NE | | 2 | Appears one and done with Pats |
| Benny Sapp | CB | UFA | MIN | | 2 | Vikes like Sapp enough to bring him back |
| Cecil Sapp | RB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | FB neither fish nor fowl |
| Samson Satele | C | TRA | MIA | OAK | 3 | Young 32 game starter traded to OAK |
| Jeff Saturday | C | UFA | IND | IND | 4 | Colts smartly keep the QB of their OL |
| Bo Scaife | TE | FRA | TEN | | 3 | Reliable safety valve gets tagged in TEN |
| Derek Schouman | TE | RFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | ERFA could see role in 09 |
| Bart Scott | LB | UFA | BAL | NYJ | 5 | $48mm reasons to follow Ryan to NY |
| Gerald Sensabaugh | S | UFA | JAX | DAL | 2 | In the box S replaces in the box S in Big D |
| Mark Setterstrom | OG | UFA | STL | STL | 1 | Rams comfortable with fit as backup |
| Adam Seward | LB | UFA | CAR | | 1 | New deal may be Seward's folly |
| Kevin Shaffer | OT | REL | CLE | CHI | 3 | 3yrs, $8mm to compete for starting spot |
| Darren Sharper | S | UFA | MIN | NO | 2 | Former great heads to NO for 14th season |
| Josh Shaw | DT | REL | DEN | | 1 | Low priority backup DT |
| Edell Shepherd | WR | UFA | DEN | | 1 | Roster fodder |
| Lito Sheppard | CB | TRA | PHI | NYJ | 3 | Got his wish and will start in NYJ for sure |
| Chris Simms | QB | UFA | TEN | DEN | 3 | Don't assume Orton starts over Simms |
| Ryan Sims | DT | UFA | TB | | 1 | Former 1st rounder struggling to make it |
| Antonio Smith | DE | UFA | ARI | HOU | 3 | $35.5mm/$15.5mm guaranteed from HOU |
| Dwight Smith | S | REL | DET | | 2 | Former Buc couldn't replicate nums in DET |
| Hunter Smith | P | UFA | IND | | 3 | Excellent veteran punter |
| Kenny Smith | S | UFA | NE | | 1 | Lucky to land on a roster |
| L.J. Smith | TE | UFA | PHI | BAL | 3 | Pro Bowl athlete, Arena Bowl hands |
| Marvel Smith | OT | REL | PIT | SF | 3 | If back is OK, he's a bargain at 2yrs, $10mm |
| Musa Smith | RB | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | Musa was a miss-a in 2008 |
| Terrelle Smith | RB | UFA | ARI | DET | 2 | Battering ram FB still viable |
| Jason Snelling | RB | RFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | ERFA brought back to compete at RB3 |
| Charles Spencer | OT | UFA | JAX | | 2 | Injuries obfuscate excellent skill set |
| Cody Spencer | LB | UFA | NYJ | DET | 1 | Marginal backer, excellent special teamer |
| Takeo Spikes | LB | UFA | SF | SF | 3 | 49ers keep disciplined tackler |
| Shawn Springs | CB | REL | WAS | NE | 3 | Lands in NE, possibly as a safety |
| Darren Sproles | RB | FRA | SD | SD | 3 | Franchised for special teams and RBBC value |
| John St.Clair | OT | UFA | CHI | CLE | 2 | Will compete at RT for Brownies |
| Brian St.Pierre | QB | UFA | ARI | ARI | 1 | Cards keep him, for now |
| Montavious Stanley | DT | RFA | NO | | 1 | Mammoth size, Marginal value |
| Max Starks | OT | FRA | PIT | PIT | 3 | Right place, right time for overrated OT |
| Scott Starks | CB | UFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | Carving out long career as backup DB |
| Aaron Stecker | RB | UFA | NO | | 1 | Not much of a market for 10yr backup RBs |
| Syndric Steptoe | WR | RFA | CLE | CLE | 1 | ERFA will see field unless CLE drafts WRs |
| Jerramy Stevens | TE | UFA | TB | TB | 2 | Enigmatic TE gets 2yr deal to remain |
| Tony Stewart | TE | UFA | OAK | OAK | 1 | Stays in OAK, go figure |
| Gary Stills | LB | UFA | STL | | 1 | Aging backup 'backer needs new digs |
| Jon Stinchcomb | OT | UFA | NO | NO | 3 | 5yrs/22.5mm/12mm guaranteed to stay |
| Barry Stokes | OT | UFA | NE | | 1 | Once a viable option, now subpar backup |
| Matt Stover | PK | UFA | BAL | | 3 | Likely back with Baltimore soon enough |
| Donald Strickland | CB | UFA | SF | NYJ | 2 | Experienced vet suitable as nickel back |
| Zach Strief | OT | RFA | NO | | 1 | Backup likely marchin' home again to NO |
| Terrell Suggs | LB | FRA | BAL | | 5 | Sizzle franchised again |
| Shaun Suisham | PK | RFA | WAS | WAS | 2 | Re-signed by WAS, but no lock |
| Quinn Sypniewski | TE | RFA | BAL | BAL | 1 | Backup TE fortunate to make a roster |
| Naufahu Tahi | RB | RFA | MIN | MIN | 2 | Vikes matched Cincy's offer sheet |
| Mark Tauscher | OT | UFA | GB | | 3 | Packers OL anchor will start somewhere in 09 |
| Chris Taylor | RB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | Neither fast nor sure handed, long shot |
| Fred Taylor | RB | REL | JAX | NE | 3 | Accomplished vet a perfect fit in NE |
| Jason Taylor | DE | REL | WAS | | 3 | Back on market after 1 season in WAS |
| Anthony Thomas | RB | UFA | BUF | | 1 | A-Train has gone off the tracks |
| Dontarrious Thomas | LB | UFA | MIN | | 2 | All the athleticism, none of the instincts |
| Josh Thomas | DE | UFA | IND | | 2 | High effort DE better suited to back up |
| Pat Thomas | LB | UFA | KC | BUF | 2 | Undersized LB can make plays in space |
| Robert Thomas | LB | REL | OAK | WAS | 1 | Oft injured marginal contributor gets 1yr deal |
| Tra Thomas | OT | UFA | PHI | JAX | 3 | Eagles cornerstone starts anew in JAX |
| Zach Thomas | LB | UFA | DAL | KC | 2 | He and Vrabel will mentor young 3-4 |
| John Thornton | DT | UFA | CIN | | 1 | 10yr vet plays hard, but results lacking |
| Amani Toomer | WR | UFA | NYG | | 2 | A wily possession WR at this point |
| Leigh Torrence | CB | RFA | NO | | 1 | Tail end of roster defensive back |
| Ben Troupe | TE | UFA | OAK | | 2 | Highly touted rookie turned journeyman TE |
| Marques Tuiasosopo | QB | UFA | OAK | | 1 | 3rd stringer at best these days |
| Jerame Tuman | TE | UFA | ARI | | 1 | Aging blocker may have seen last game |
| Kenechi Udeze | DE | UFA | MIN | | 2 | If healthy still has best years ahead of him |
| Jonathan Vilma | LB | UFA | NO | NO | 3 | Disciplined tackler gets $17mm guaranteed |
| Darwin Walker | DT | UFA | CAR | | 2 | Athletic DT better suited as backup now |
| Rian Wallace | LB | RFA | WAS | | 1 | RFA makes mark on special teams |
| Derrick Ward | RB | UFA | NYG | TB | 4 | 1000yd backup in NY lands gig in Tampa |
| Danny Ware | RB | RFA | NYG | NYG | 1 | Good shot at PT this year |
| Kurt Warner | QB | UFA | ARI | ARI | 5 | MVP caliber vet re-ups for $23mm over 2yrs |
| Kelley Washington | WR | REL | NE | | 1 | Unrealized potential his career epitaph |
| Nate Washington | WR | UFA | PIT | TEN | 3 | PIT vet gets $9mm guaranteed from TEN |
| Gabe Watson | DT | RFA | ARI | ARI | 2 | Plugger returns to the Cards |
| Anthony Weaver | DT | REL | HOU | | 2 | Worth signing as for depth, experience |
| Leonard Weaver | RB | UFA | SEA | PHI | 3 | Versatile FB gets 1yr, $1.75mm deal |
| Jeff Webb | WR | RFA | KC | | 1 | Limited contributor likely back with KC |
| Nate Webster | LB | UFA | DEN | | 2 | Quality starter surprisingly not re-signed |
| Chris White | C | UFA | HOU | HOU | 1 | Perennial backup re-ups in Houston |
| Jamel White | RB | UFA | PIT | | 1 | Journeyman tailback a low priority |
| Jason Whittle | OG | UFA | BUF | | 1 | Seasoned vet can back up along OL |
| Daniel Wilcox | TE | UFA | BAL | | 1 | Long-time Raven looks to fly elsewhere in 09 |
| Ben Wilkerson | OG | RFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | Backup interior lineman re-ups in ATL |
| Demetrius Williams | WR | RFA | BAL | | 2 | Speed offset by health and ST weakness |
| Reggie Williams | WR | UFA | JAX | | 2 | Experience and size will garner interest |
| Roy Williams | S | REL | DAL | | 3 | Ultimate one-dimensional safety |
| Roydell Williams | WR | UFA | TEN | | 1 | Hurt in 08, wants another shot in 09 |
| Sam Williams | LB | UFA | OAK | | 1 | Special teamer hoping for new digs |
| Tank Williams | S | UFA | NE | | 1 | Run stopping S back from injury |
| Ray Willis | OT | UFA | SEA | SEA | 2 | Re-ups as #1 backup OL and spot starter |
| Eugene Wilson | S | UFA | HOU | HOU | 3 | Texans re-up this aggressive ball hawk |
| George Wilson | S | RFA | BUF | | 1 | Should find work as in the box backup |
| Gibril Wilson | S | REL | OAK | MIA | 3 | Raiders loss is huge Dolphins gain |
| Stanley Wilson | CB | UFA | DET | | 2 | Injured last year, good in coverage, run liability |
| Jamie Winborn | LB | REL | DEN | | 1 | Solid tackler will find PT somewhere in 09 |
| Kellen Winslow | TE | TRA | CLE | TB | 4 | Elite athletic TE returns to FLA after trade |
| Coy Wire | LB | UFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | Falcons bring back hybrid defender |
| Floyd Womack | OT | UFA | SEA | CLE | 2 | Pork Chop could start at RT |
| Pierre Woods | LB | RFA | NE | | 1 | Value in coverage units + LB depth |
| Anthony Wright | QB | UFA | NYG | | 1 | Low priority QB free agent |
| Jason Wright | RB | UFA | CLE | ARI | 1 | Will earn keep as special teamer and RB3 |
| Mike Wright | DT | UFA | NE | NE | 1 | Pats re-up special teams contributor |
| Wallace Wright | WR | RFA | NYJ | NYJ | 1 | ERFA not guarantee to make roster |
| James Wyche | DE | UFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | Oft injured DE gets another shot in JAX |
| Ellis Wyms | DT | UFA | MIN | | 2 | Valuable backup plugger seeking 4th team |
| Renaldo Wynn | DE | UFA | NYG | | 1 | Former 1st rounder hanging on as backup |
| Billy Yates | OG | REL | NE | | 1 | Former Pat could be decent as backup OG |
| Scott Young | OG | UFA | DEN | DEN | 1 | Young backup re-ups as Bronco |
| Joe Zelenka | TE | UFA | JAX | | 1 | Long time Jags snapper back on the market |
| Jeff Zgonina | DT | UFA | HOU | | 1 | 16-year vet trying to latch on 1 more time |
