| Name | Position | Type | 2011 team | 2012 team | Importance | More info |
| Hamza Abdullah | S | UFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Husain Abdullah | S | UFA | MIN | | 2 | |
| Victor Abiamiri | DE | UFA | PHI | | 2 | |
| John Abraham | DE | UFA | ATL | ATL | 4 | Abraham says he took less money to stay in Atlanta for his family. The Falcons get a break, avoiding the loss of their best pass rusher in a year that they don't have a first-round pick. |
| Anthony Adams | DT | REL | CHI | | 2 | |
| Mike Adams | S | UFA | CLE | DEN | 2 | |
| Joseph Addai | RB | REL | IND | NE | 3 | Addai signs with New England in one of those moves that could mean something, or could still mean Addai is out of a job within a month or two |
| Xavier Adibi | LB | UFA | MIN | | 1 | |
| C.J. Ah You | DE | REL | STL | | 1 | |
| Ikaika Alama-Francis | LB | UFA | MIA | | 1 | |
| Jason Allen | CB | UFA | HOU | CIN | 2 | |
| Russell Allen | LB | RFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | |
| Will Allen | CB | UFA | MIA | NE | 2 | |
| Ken Amato | LS | UFA | TEN | | 2 | |
| Danny Amendola | WR | RFA | STL | | 2 | Amendola is one of a handful of slow, possession receivers that optimists classify as a "Poor Man's Wes Welker." That doesn't mean much unless he's in a perfect system lacking in alternative targets |
| David Anderson | WR | UFA | WAS | | 1 | |
| Derek Anderson | QB | UFA | CAR | CAR | 1 | At this point Anderson has to consider himself lucky to have a great seat for the Cam Newton Show each week |
| Jamaal Anderson | DE | UFA | IND | CIN | 2 | |
| Mark Anderson | DE | UFA | NE | BUF | 4 | Anderson is a big addition for Buffalo because he maximizes the value of the Mario Williams signing. He'll always get less attention than Williams and should carry over his 2011 success. |
| Stacy Andrews | OT | UFA | NYG | | 2 | |
| Antwan Applewhite | DE | UFA | CAR | | 1 | |
| Devin Aromashodu | WR | UFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | |
| Oshiomogho Atogwe | S | REL | WAS | | 2 | |
| Donnie Avery | WR | UFA | TEN | IND | 2 | Avery has been a bust since tearing his ACL in the 2010 preseason, but he has a chance to be one of Andrew Luck's top three receivers this year. Monitor his camp and preseason. |
| Cliff Avril | DE | FRA | DET | DET | 5 | The Lions have their top pass rusher locked up for 2012 with the franchise tag, but long-term contract talks have hit an impasse. |
| Brendon Ayanbadejo | LB | UFA | BAL | BAL | 1 | |
| Remi Ayodele | DT | UFA | MIN | NO | 2 | |
| Jeff Backus | OT | UFA | DET | DET | 3 | Backus deal was good from an economic and continuity standpoint, but it's only for two years, so the Lions should target a development OT in the draft. |
| Billy Bajema | TE | UFA | STL | | 2 | |
| Ryan Baker | DE | REL | MIA | MIA | 1 | |
| Alan Ball | CB | UFA | DAL | | 2 | |
| Dave Ball | DE | UFA | TEN | TEN | 2 | |
| Justin Bannan | DT | REL | STL | DEN | 2 | |
| Dominique Barber | S | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Ronde Barber | CB | UFA | TB | TB | 3 | Barber takes a slight pay cut from 2011 to come back, but the Bucs still need more long-term help at CB |
| Khalif Barnes | OT | UFA | OAK | OAK | 2 | |
| Ron Bartell | CB | REL | STL | OAK | 2 | |
| Connor Barth | PK | FRA | TB | TB | 2 | It's hard to understand why the Bucs felt compelled to franchise Barth, considering he was one of the least effective PKs in the NFL last year |
| Charlie Batch | QB | UFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | |
| D'Anthony Batiste | OT | UFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Jackie Battle | RB | UFA | KC | | 1 | |
| Anthony Becht | TE | UFA | KC | | 1 | |
| John Beck | QB | REL | WAS | HOU | 2 | |
| Jovan Belcher | LB | RFA | KC | KC | 1 | |
| Demetrius Bell | OT | UFA | BUF | PHI | 3 | Bell gets a deal with the Eagles as Jason Peters stand in. The deal is really a one year tryout but could be worth $35mm if he pans out in 2012 |
| Jacob Bell | OG | UFA | STL | CIN | 2 | Bell was once an elite guard, but he was only another culprit in the rough season for Sam Bradford last year. Now he'll have a chance to redeem protecting Andy Dalton |
| Kahlil Bell | RB | RFA | CHI | | 1 | |
| Martellus Bennett | TE | UFA | DAL | NYG | 2 | Bennett gets a one-year "prove it" deal on a team that just lost their top two TEs to ACL tears. He's a fantasy sleeper if he can get off on the right foot with the Giants. |
| Michael Bennett | DL | RFA | TB | TB | 2 | |
| Cedric Benson | RB | UFA | CIN | | 3 | Benson fumbled too often, didn't have much burst, and was a net minus in the locker room, so he could be waiting a while to be signed |
| Kevin Bentley | LB | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Mackenzy Bernadeau | OG | UFA | CAR | DAL | 1 | |
| Rocky Bernard | DT | UFA | NYG | | 1 | |
| Atari Bigby | S | UFA | SEA | SD | 2 | |
| David Binn | LS | UFA | DEN | | 1 | |
| Matt Birk | C | UFA | BAL | BAL | 3 | Ravens keep the Ivy Leaguer for another season, but it shouldn't prevent them from looking for his eventual replacement early in the draft, especially if that prospect can also play guard. |
| Chase Blackburn | LB | UFA | NYG | NYG | 2 | |
| Will Blackmon | CB | UFA | NYG | | 1 | |
| Darryl Blackstock | LB | UFA | OAK | | 1 | |
| Taylor Boggs | C | REL | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Kyle Boller | QB | UFA | OAK | | 1 | |
| Lorenzo Booker | RB | REL | MIN | | 1 | |
| Kevin Boss | TE | REL | OAK | KC | 2 | A relative bust with the Raiders, Boss gets a chance to play in a Brian Daboll's successful two TE sets, and even start if Tony Moeaki can't stay healthy. |
| Dwayne Bowe | WR | FRA | KC | KC | 5 | Part of the wave of top wide receivers kept via the franchise tag or long-term deals, Bowe still hasn't played a high level for an entire season. His team's QB situation could be part of the reason. |
| Zack Bowman | CB | UFA | CHI | MIN | 2 | |
| Gary Brackett | LB | REL | IND | | 3 | There just isn't much of a market for ILB as it is, so Brackett's less-than-ideal size, age, and injury history will keep him unattached for a while. |
| Deion Branch | WR | UFA | NE | NE | 2 | Branch is one of Tom Brady's best friends and a trusted target, so he gets another contract to stay in NE. But with the addition of Brandon Lloyd, Branch becomes a part-time contributor |
| Tyvon Branch | S | FRA | OAK | OAK | 4 | The Raiders used the tag to bye more time to reach a long-term deal with the cornerstone of their secondary. |
| Tyler Brayton | DE | UFA | IND | | 2 | |
| Drew Brees | QB | FRA | NO | NO | 5 | The downplaying of Brees quality by GM Mickey Loomis was just the beginning of the Saints offseason from hell. This could ugly if the Saints aren't willing to pay top dollar. |
| Mike Brisiel | OG | UFA | HOU | OAK | 2 | |
| Raheem Brock | DE | UFA | SEA | | 2 | |
| Keith Brooking | LB | UFA | DAL | | 2 | |
| Derrius Brooks | CB | REL | CIN | | 1 | |
| C.C. Brown | S | UFA | JAX | | 1 | |
| Jason Brown | C | REL | STL | | 2 | Brown was a huge disappointment after leaving the Ravens in free agency, and he became expendable after the Rams signed Scott Wells |
| Josh Brown | PK | REL | STL | NYJ | 3 | The drafting of a new rookie PK made the veteran Brown expendable, but he may have landed in a better situation with the Jets |
| Les Brown | TE | UFA | | MIA | 1 | |
| Levi Brown | OT | REL | ARI | ARI | 2 | |
| Ricky Brown | LB | REL | OAK | | 1 | |
| Ronnie Brown | RB | UFA | PHI | | 1 | |
| Stevie Brown | CB | UFA | IND | NYG | 1 | |
| Mark Brunell | QB | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Desmond Bryant | DT | RFA | OAK | | 2 | |
| Red Bryant | DE | UFA | SEA | SEA | 4 | Bryant got paid to the tune of 5 yr/35M with 14.5M guaranteed because of his fit in the Seahawks run defense. His kick blocking ability is a bonus. |
| Phillip Buchanon | CB | UFA | WAS | | 2 | |
| Melvin Bullitt | S | REL | IND | | 2 | |
| Tim Bulman | DE | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Brodrick Bunkley | DT | UFA | DEN | NO | 4 | Bunkley's 9M guaranteed and 25M over 5 years was too much for Denver. He'll upgrade the Saints run defense and leave the Broncos shorthanded at DT. |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | UFA | NYJ | | 2 | Burress has value, but must be utilized in a limited role the leverages his size as a red zone threat. So far the suitors have been few and far between |
| Jarrett Bush | CB | UFA | GB | GB | 1 | |
| Michael Bush | RB | UFA | OAK | CHI | 3 | Bush settles for 7M guaranteed and 14M over four years, which is good backup money, but backup money. Meanwhile, Matt Forte is unhappy. |
| James Butler | S | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Andre Caldwell | WR | UFA | CIN | DEN | 1 | Caldwell hopes to stick in Denver but will have to be a factor on special teams for that to happen |
| Duke Calhoun | WR | UFA | NYG | OAK | 1 | |
| Greg Camarillo | WR | UFA | MIN | | 1 | |
| Bruce Campbell | OT | TRA | OAK | CAR | 2 | The Panthers acquire an athletic swing tackle they can develop, for the price of a 3rd string RB |
| Calais Campbell | DE | FRA | ARI | ARI | 4 | Campbell is one of the premier 3-4 DEs in the game right now, so the Cardinals didn't want him to hit the open market. They may try to sign him to a long-term deal before the season. |
| Jason Campbell | QB | UFA | OAK | CHI | 3 | The Bears weren't going to let the lack of a solid backup QB ruin another season. |
| Vernon Carey | OG | UFA | MIA | | 3 | Carey is likely done in Miami, but he could start somewhere like Baltimore if they are unhappy with the development of Jah Reid. |
| John Carlson | TE | UFA | SEA | MIN | 3 | In one of the more bizarre signings of free agency, the Vikings paid top-end money to Carlson, who didn't even play last year. He could limit Kyle Rudolph's upside. |
| Bobby Carpenter | LB | UFA | DET | NE | 1 | |
| Rudy Carpenter | QB | REL | TB | DAL | 1 | |
| Brandon Carr | CB | UFA | KC | DAL | 4 | The Cowboys gave Carr the biggest free agent cornerback contract of the offseason. He wasn't even the best corner on the Chiefs, but it's a seller's market at CB. |
| Chris Carr | CB | UFA | BAL | MIN | 2 | |
| David Carr | QB | UFA | NYG | NYG | 1 | |
| Adam Carriker | DE | UFA | WAS | WAS | 3 | Redkins re-signed the 27-year old to a new 4-year deal, even though he's struggled to hold his ground at times |
| Andre Carter | DE | UFA | NE | | 3 | Carter was a bright spot for the Pats defense, but a quad tear and his advancing age (32) have limited his suitors this offseason |
| Rock Cartwright | RB | UFA | OAK | SF | 1 | |
| Jonathan Casillas | LB | RFA | NO | | 1 | |
| Luis Castillo | DE | REL | SD | SD | 2 | Castillo tested the market but eventually accepted a one-year deal to return to the Chargers |
| Chris Chamberlain | LB | UFA | STL | NO | 2 | |
| Kirk Chambers | OT | UFA | ATL | | 1 | |
| Jeff Charleston | DE | UFA | NO | | 1 | |
| Tashard Choice | RB | UFA | BUF | BUF | 1 | |
| Dallas Clark | TE | REL | IND | TB | 3 | Clark waited a long time to find a new home, but Bucs head coach Greg Schiano saved him, while trading away KWII |
| Mark Clayton | WR | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Michael Clayton | WR | UFA | NYG | | 1 | |
| Kellen Clemens | QB | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Chad Clifton | OT | REL | GB | | 3 | If his back is healthy, he's still a plus offensive tackle. But the February surgery and Packers decision to release him raises a big red flag |
| Patrick Cobbs | RB | REL | NO | | 1 | |
| Michael Coe | CB | UFA | NYG | NYG | 1 | |
| Landon Cohen | NT | REL | NE | | 1 | |
| Keary Colbert | WR | REL | KC | | 1 | |
| Marquice Cole | CB | REL | NYJ | NE | 1 | |
| Erik Coleman | S | UFA | DET | DET | 1 | |
| Anthony Collins | OT | UFA | CIN | | 2 | The Bengals cheaply re-signed a solid backup swing tackle before Jason Peters injury drove up the value of free agent tackles. |
| Kerry Collins | QB | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Marc Colombo | OT | UFA | MIA | | 2 | |
| Dan Connolly | OG | UFA | NE | NE | 2 | |
| Dan Connor | LB | UFA | CAR | DAL | 2 | Connor could start if 2011 second-round pick Bruce Carter isn't ready after his injury redshirt rookie year. |
| Sean Considine | S | UFA | ARI | BAL | 1 | |
| Stephen Cooper | LB | UFA | SD | | 2 | |
| Reggie Corner | CB | UFA | BUF | | 1 | |
| Blake Costanzo | LB | UFA | SF | CHI | 1 | |
| Jerricho Cotchery | WR | UFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | |
| Oniel Cousins | OT | UFA | CLE | CLE | 2 | |
| Brandon Coutu | PK | REL | BUF | | 1 | |
| Patrick Crayton | WR | UFA | SD | | 1 | |
| Chris Crocker | S | REL | CIN | | 2 | |
| Kevin Curtis | WR | REL | TEN | | 1 | |
| Travis Daniels | CB | UFA | KC | KC | 1 | |
| Andra Davis | LB | UFA | BUF | | 2 | |
| Fred Davis | TE | FRA | WAS | WAS | 4 | Davis was franchised, which is cheaper at TE than most positions. The Redskins could commit to him long term, but his next mistake with banned substances will cost him a year. |
| Kellen Davis | TE | UFA | CHI | CHI | 1 | |
| Leonard Davis | OG | UFA | DET | | 2 | |
| Rashied Davis | WR | UFA | DET | | 1 | |
| Brian Dawkins | S | UFA | DEN | | 3 | |
| Phil Dawson | PK | FRA | CLE | CLE | 3 | Browns tag the sure-footed veteran PK, which makes sense, particularly given how inept their red zone offense has been |
| Jake Delhomme | QB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Quintin Demps | S | REL | HOU | HOU | 1 | |
| Kyle DeVan | OG | REL | PHI | | 1 | |
| Ryan Diem | OG | UFA | IND | | 2 | |
| Na'il Diggs | LB | UFA | SD | | 1 | |
| Zac Diles | LB | REL | IND | TEN | 2 | |
| Jarett Dillard | WR | REL | JAX | | 1 | |
| Phillip Dillard | LB | REL | CAR | | 1 | |
| Antonio Dixon | DT | RFA | PHI | PHI | 2 | |
| Dennis Dixon | QB | UFA | PIT | | 1 | |
| Tim Dobbins | LB | UFA | HOU | HOU | 2 | |
| Derrick Dockery | OG | UFA | DAL | | 2 | |
| Brandyn Dombrowski | OT | RFA | SD | SD | 2 | |
| Demar Dotson | OT | RFA | TB | | 1 | |
| Early Doucet | WR | UFA | ARI | ARI | 2 | Doucet tested the waters, but ends up staying in Arizona with a new 2-year deal |
| Harry Douglas | WR | UFA | ATL | ATL | 2 | Douglas secured a new 4-year deal to stay in Atlanta, as the clear #3 and slot receiver behind Roddy White and Julio Jones |
| Leger Douzable | DT | REL | JAX | TEN | 2 | Was an above average run defender as his playing time increased, and will now factor into the Titans DL rotation |
| Joel Dreessen | TE | UFA | HOU | DEN | 2 | Dreessen is an under appreciated all around TE, but will take a back seat to Jacob Tamme in the passing tree |
| Jo-Lonn Dunbar | LB | UFA | NO | | 1 | |
| King Dunlap | OT | UFA | PHI | | 1 | |
| Braylon Edwards | WR | REL | SF | | 2 | Edwards was a bust in San Francisco, and is now looking for a new home. The Jets have an opening, and have expressed a willingness to bring Edwards back if the price is right |
| Trent Edwards | QB | UFA | OAK | PHI | 1 | |
| Isaiah Ekejiuba | LB | UFA | DET | | 1 | |
| Abram Elam | S | UFA | DAL | | 2 | |
| Dannell Ellerbe | LB | RFA | BAL | | 1 | |
| Shaun Ellis | DE | UFA | NE | | 2 | Ellis lost his starting job last year and, at 35 years old, is nearing the end of a solid career |
| Trai Essex | OG | UFA | PIT | | 2 | |
| Fred Evans | DT | UFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | |
| Lee Evans | WR | UFA | BAL | JAX | 2 | The Jaguars "solved" their WR problem by massively overpaying for Laurent Robinson, and now they've doubled down by signing the perennial disappointment otherwise known as Lee Evans |
| Jonathan Fanene | DE | UFA | CIN | NE | 2 | |
| James Farrior | LB | REL | PIT | | 2 | |
| Heath Farwell | LB | UFA | SEA | SEA | 1 | |
| Kevin Faulk | RB | UFA | NE | | 1 | |
| A.J. Feeley | QB | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Jay Feely | PK | UFA | ARI | ARI | 3 | |
| Daniel Fells | TE | UFA | DEN | NE | 2 | |
| Jerome Felton | FB | UFA | IND | MIN | 1 | |
| Tony Fiammetta | FB | REL | DAL | NE | 1 | |
| Cortland Finnegan | CB | UFA | TEN | STL | 4 | Jeff Fisher reunites with a player he ushered into the league, as Finnegan looks to help a young defense that ranked 17th in yards per attempt allowed in 2011 |
| London Fletcher | LB | UFA | WAS | WAS | 3 | Fletcher is going to be 37 when the season starts, but he's still one of the best in the game. The cap strapped Skins took a while, but ended up re-signing him for 2 years |
| Drayton Florence | CB | REL | BUF | DEN | 3 | Florence is an aging veteran, but don't be surprised if he helps the Broncos this year with a renewed sense of purpose |
| Andre Fluellen | DT | UFA | DET | DET | 1 | |
| Matt Flynn | QB | UFA | GB | SEA | 4 | The big market for Flynn never materialized, and he ended up settling for just $10mm in guarantees, but goes to a team that seems well suited to put him in the position to win immediately |
| Nick Folk | PK | UFA | NYJ | NYJ | 2 | |
| Justin Forsett | RB | UFA | SEA | | 1 | |
| Matt Forte | RB | FRA | CHI | CHI | 5 | Forte turned down a deal with 14 million guaranteed last year, now he's unlikely to get much more after the Bears signed Michael Bush. This could become a holdout situation. |
| Eric Foster | DT | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Ramon Foster | OG | RFA | PIT | | 2 | |
| Keyaron Fox | LB | UFA | WAS | | 1 | |
| Domonique Foxworth | CB | REL | BAL | | 2 | |
| Aubrayo Franklin | DT | UFA | NO | | 3 | After years of strong play in San Francisco, Franklin failed to deliver the same productivity in New Orleans. Now he's back on the market, looking to re-establish his reputation. |
| Jabar Gaffney | WR | REL | WAS | NE | 3 | Gaffney was reasonably effective at times last year, but an influx of youth and public commentary unbecoming of his role led to his release. Now he'll compete for the last WR slot in NE |
| Jared Gaither | OT | UFA | SD | SD | 3 | Gaither turned a great second half of 2011 after being signed off of the street into a 4 yr/24.6M deal with 13.5M guaranteed, relatively cheap for an LT. |
| Omar Gaither | LB | UFA | CAR | | 2 | |
| Robert Gallery | OG | REL | SEA | NE | 2 | |
| Antonio Garay | DT | UFA | SD | SD | 2 | Garay was a late bloomer, and settled for a 2-year deal to stay in San Diego after the market failed to heat up for his services |
| Jeff Garcia | QB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Pierre Garcon | WR | UFA | IND | WAS | 3 | Garcon landed All Pro money, but it remains to be seen whether he's really capable of being the #1 playing in Shanahan's system |
| David Garrard | QB | REL | JAX | MIA | 2 | Garrard signed in Miami because he saw a chance to win a starting job. But Matt Moore is the better QB, and if the Dolphins draft a QB like Tannehill, Garrard may not make the roster |
| William Gay | CB | UFA | PIT | ARI | 3 | The Cards new DC brings Gay with him from Pittsburgh, a veteran that knows his system and will be a leader in the huddle |
| Gary Gibson | DT | UFA | STL | | 2 | |
| Mike Gibson | OG | REL | SEA | PHI | 1 | |
| Wallace Gilberry | DE | UFA | KC | | 2 | |
| John Gilmore | TE | UFA | NO | | 1 | |
| Ted Ginn | WR | UFA | SF | SF | 1 | |
| Matt Giordano | S | UFA | OAK | OAK | 1 | |
| Cody Glenn | LB | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Jonathan Goff | LB | UFA | NYG | WAS | 2 | |
| Adam Goldberg | OT | UFA | STL | | 2 | |
| Dashon Goldson | S | FRA | SF | SF | 5 | The 49ers could create cap room by signing Goldson to a long-term deal, but there hasn't been any buzz of a contract on the horizon. |
| Kedric Golston | DE | UFA | WAS | | 2 | |
| Anthony Gonzalez | WR | UFA | IND | NE | 1 | |
| Tavares Gooden | LB | UFA | SF | SF | 1 | |
| Andre Goodman | CB | REL | DEN | | 2 | |
| Mike Goodson | RB | TRA | CAR | OAK | 2 | Goodson was never going to see the field with Tolbert, Williams and Stewart, so he gets a new lease on life in Oakland behind McFadden and Taiwan Jones |
| Cletis Gordon | CB | UFA | CAR | | 1 | |
| Ben Graham | P | UFA | DET | DET | 2 | |
| Corey Graham | CB | UFA | CHI | BAL | 2 | |
| Earnest Graham | RB | UFA | TB | | 1 | |
| Shayne Graham | PK | UFA | | HOU | 2 | |
| Deon Grant | S | UFA | NYG | | 3 | |
| Larry Grant | LB | RFA | SF | SF | 1 | |
| Ryan Grant | RB | UFA | GB | | 3 | There's not much of a market for 29-year old backs with moderate ability and an injury history. Grant seems most likely to re-sign with the Packers but will probably have to wait for draft to unfold |
| John Greco | OG | UFA | CLE | CLE | 2 | |
| Howard Green | NT | UFA | GB | | 1 | |
| BenJarvus Green-Ellis | RB | UFA | NE | CIN | 3 | Green-Ellis's 3 year, 9 million dollar deal was modest, but it was more than the Patriots were willing to pay. Green-Ellis should be the lead back in Cincy's RBBC, and he can top Benson's production. |
| Courtney Greene | S | RFA | JAX | | 1 | |
| Kelly Gregg | DT | UFA | KC | | 3 | Gregg may be 35 years old, but he remains an effective run stuffer and should land on a contending team in 2012 |
| Steve Gregory | S | UFA | SD | NE | 1 | |
| Chris Greisen | QB | REL | DAL | | 1 | |
| Cedric Griffin | CB | REL | MIN | WAS | 2 | |
| Michael Griffin | S | FRA | TEN | TEN | 3 | Griffin didn't play like a franchise cornerstone last year, but the Titans believe in his abilities and didn't want to risk losing him |
| Brent Grimes | CB | FRA | ATL | ATL | 5 | The Falcons want to sign Grimes to a long-term deal, but that could require 30 million guaranteed after Dallas gave Brandon Carr 26.5 million guaranteed. |
| Rex Grossman | QB | UFA | WAS | WAS | 2 | Grossman re-signs in Washington, but this year he's clearly 2nd fiddle to RGIII versus competing against John Beck for starts |
| Quentin Groves | LB | UFA | OAK | | 2 | |
| Ben Grubbs | OG | UFA | BAL | NO | 4 | The Saints may have lost Carl Nicks, but Grubbs is a worthy consolation prize with a 5-year, $36mm deal that guarantees $16mm |
| Letroy Guion | DT | UFA | MIN | MIN | 2 | |
| Andre Gurode | OG | UFA | BAL | | 2 | Once a top notch interior lineman, Gurode struggled as a part time guard for the Ravens last year |
| Gary Guyton | LB | UFA | NE | MIA | 2 | |
| Derek Hagan | WR | UFA | BUF | BUF | 1 | |
| Mario Haggan | LB | UFA | DEN | | 1 | |
| Clark Haggans | LB | UFA | ARI | | 2 | |
| Ahmard Hall | FB | UFA | TEN | | 2 | |
| Max Hall | QB | REL | ARI | | 1 | |
| Geoff Hangartner | OG | UFA | CAR | CAR | 2 | Hangartner emerged as a plus interior guard last year, and his re-signing is a positive for Cam Newton's continued development |
| Caleb Hanie | QB | UFA | CHI | DEN | 1 | |
| Anthony Hargrove | DE | UFA | SEA | | 2 | |
| Al Harris | CB | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Chris Harris | S | UFA | DET | | 2 | |
| Clark Harris | LS | RFA | CIN | | 1 | |
| Nick Harris | P | REL | JAX | CAR | 2 | |
| Tommie Harris | DT | UFA | SD | | 2 | |
| Derrick Harvey | DE | UFA | DEN | CIN | 2 | |
| Steven Hauschka | PK | RFA | SEA | SEA | 2 | Hauschka appears to have earned another season in Seattle |
| David Hawthorne | LB | UFA | SEA | NO | 3 | The Saints are clearly preparing for significant defensive suspensions, and have now added Hawthorne with a 5-year deal. He's likely to play on the weakside since Lofton will man the middle. |
| Kelvin Hayden | CB | UFA | ATL | CHI | 2 | |
| Jovan Haye | DT | UFA | TB | | 1 | |
| Geno Hayes | LB | UFA | TB | CHI | 2 | |
| William Hayes | DE | UFA | TEN | STL | 2 | Once promising DE had plateaued but may find a resurgence now that he's back working for Jeff Fisher |
| Albert Haynesworth | DT | REL | TB | | 2 | |
| E.J. Henderson | LB | UFA | MIN | | 2 | The Vikings are "keeping the door open" to Henderson, but they also said Jasper Brinkley is "ready to roll". Henderson wore down last year and is probably backup material. |
| Erin Henderson | LB | UFA | MIN | MIN | 2 | |
| Chad Henne | QB | UFA | MIA | JAX | 2 | Unless Jacksonville surprises with a high rookie pick, Henne need only outplay Blaine Gabbert to land another starting spot. Strangers things, much stranger things, have happened. |
| Anthony Herrera | OG | REL | MIN | | 2 | |
| Jacob Hester | FB | UFA | SD | SD | 2 | |
| Stephon Heyer | OT | UFA | OAK | | 1 | |
| Artis Hicks | OG | UFA | CLE | MIA | 2 | |
| Tim Hightower | RB | UFA | WAS | WAS | 2 | It's hard to believe Hightower is only 25 years old, but the part-time starter recovered quickly enough from a torn ACL to re-up in D.C. as part of their RB committee |
| Anthony Hill | TE | REL | IND | | 1 | |
| Leroy Hill | LB | UFA | SEA | SEA | 3 | Seattle decided to bring Hill back into the fold after letting the market for LBs settle down. His off the field problems are a worry, but he's still effective on the field |
| Sammie Lee Hill | DT | RFA | DET | DET | 1 | |
| Shaun Hill | QB | UFA | DET | DET | 2 | Hill has developed into one of the better backups in the league, and would be a viable fantasy option if Matthew Stafford got hurt again |
| Corey Hilliard | OT | RFA | DET | | 1 | |
| Lex Hilliard | RB | REL | MIA | MIN | 1 | |
| Peyton Hillis | RB | UFA | CLE | KC | 3 | The Madden cover struck again in 2011 as Peyton Hillis had an ineffective and tumultuous season. He re-unites with Brian Daboll in KC as Jamaal Charles' backup |
| Russ Hochstein | OG | UFA | DEN | | 2 | |
| Chris Hoke | NT | UFA | PIT | | 1 | |
| Montrae Holland | OG | UFA | DAL | | 1 | |
| Vonnie Holliday | DE | UFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Roderick Hood | CB | UFA | STL | | 2 | |
| Chris Hope | S | UFA | TEN | | 2 | |
| T.J. Houshmandzadeh | WR | UFA | OAK | | 1 | |
| Brian Hoyer | QB | RFA | NE | NE | 2 | Hoyer quickly signed his one-year tender, but has the cache of being a possible starter for another team in a season or two |
| Ramon Humber | LB | REL | NO | | 1 | |
| Tory Humphrey | TE | UFA | NO | | 1 | |
| Jason Hunter | DE | UFA | DEN | | 1 | |
| Steve Hutchinson | OG | REL | MIN | TEN | 3 | Hutchinson was talking to his old team, the Seattle Seahawks, but he opted for the Titans instead after being cut by the Vikings. Six million guaranteed means the Titans still believe in him. |
| Israel Idonije | DE | UFA | CHI | CHI | 3 | Jack of all trades, master of none stays in Chicago on a one-year, $2.5 million deal |
| James Ihedigbo | S | UFA | NE | | 1 | |
| DeSean Jackson | WR | FRA | PHI | PHI | 4 | After last year's shenanigans, most thought the Eagles would make Jackson play under the 1-year franchise tender. Instead the team locked up the mercurial yet explosive WR for 5 years, $51mm |
| Tanard Jackson | S | REL | TB | WAS | 2 | |
| Vincent Jackson | WR | UFA | SD | TB | 5 | The Bucs may have overpaid for Jackson, but that doesn't change the fact he adds a true #1 to a young offense in need of a vertical playmaker that can command double coverage |
| Brandon Jacobs | RB | REL | NYG | SF | 3 | Brandon Jacobs signs as a backup to Frank Gore, which is a great addition for the 49ers, but casts a pall on the fantasy hopes of Kendall Hunter |
| Bradie James | LB | UFA | DAL | HOU | 3 | The Cowboys chose free agent Dan Connor to fill the position that used to be manned by James - at least until Bruce Carter is ready. James will compete in Houston for PT |
| Kelly Jennings | CB | UFA | CIN | | 1 | |
| Tim Jennings | CB | UFA | CHI | CHI | 2 | |
| Brandon Johnson | LB | UFA | CIN | | 1 | |
| Bryant Johnson | WR | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| David Johnson | TE | RFA | PIT | | 1 | |
| Jarret Johnson | LB | UFA | BAL | SD | 3 | Johnson will be a nice modestly-priced upgrade for the Chargers run defense. The Ravens will probably give Paul Kruger first crack at his old job. |
| Josh Johnson | QB | UFA | TB | SF | 2 | Johnson reunites with Jim Harbaugh and gets a 2-year deal to back up Alex Smith. Whether this casts a shadow over Colin Kaepernick's future remains to be seen |
| Marquis Johnson | CB | REL | STL | NO | 1 | |
| Rashad Johnson | S | RFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Tyrell Johnson | S | UFA | MIN | MIA | 2 | |
| Adam Jones | CB | UFA | CIN | CIN | 2 | |
| David Jones | CB | UFA | JAX | | 1 | |
| Donnie Jones | P | UFA | STL | | 3 | |
| Edgar Jones | LB | UFA | BAL | | 1 | |
| Jacoby Jones | WR | REL | HOU | BAL | 2 | Jones' physical abilities lure fantasy owners into the fold every preseason, only to be disappointed when the games matter |
| Jason Jones | DT | UFA | TEN | SEA | 3 | Jones has flashed big play ability, but graded out as one of the least effective starting DL in the AFC last year. He signed a 1-year, "prove it" deal in Seattle and will play both DT and DE |
| Nate Jones | CB | UFA | NE | | 1 | |
| Sean Jones | S | UFA | TB | | 2 | |
| Thomas Jones | RB | UFA | KC | | 2 | At 33 years old and coming off a dismal season, Jones will be lucky to get a call. This could be the end of his playing career. |
| Winston Justice | OT | TRA | PHI | IND | 2 | Colts new GM trades for a tackle he helped scout in Philadelphia. Justice will be tasked with protecting Andrew Luck as he gets a baptism by fire |
| Deji Karim | RB | REL | JAX | | 2 | |
| John Kasay | PK | UFA | NO | NO | 2 | |
| Matt Katula | LS | UFA | MIN | | 1 | |
| Bryan Kehl | LB | UFA | STL | WAS | 1 | |
| Brandon Keith | OT | UFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Reggie Kelly | TE | UFA | ATL | | 1 | |
| Jimmy Kennedy | DT | UFA | NYG | | 2 | |
| Caleb King | RB | REL | MIN | | 1 | |
| Justin King | CB | UFA | STL | | 2 | |
| Jon Kitna | QB | UFA | DAL | | 2 | Kitna has decided to retire after 15 rock solid seasons in the league |
| Jimmy Kleinsasser | TE | UFA | MIN | | 1 | |
| Max Komar | WR | REL | CHI | | 1 | |
| Scott Kooistra | OT | UFA | MIN | | 1 | |
| Dan Koppen | C | UFA | NE | NE | 2 | Koppen was a top 10 center in New England for a number of years, but missed most of last season with a broken ankle. After testing the market, he ends up re-signing with the Pats. |
| Kevin Kowalski | C | UFA | DAL | | 1 | |
| Travis LaBoy | LB | REL | SD | | 2 | |
| Jacob Lacey | CB | REL | IND | DET | 1 | |
| Derek Landri | DT | UFA | PHI | PHI | 2 | |
| LaRon Landry | S | UFA | WAS | NYJ | 3 | |
| Kendall Langford | DT | UFA | MIA | STL | 3 | The Bengals and Patriots both pursued Langford, but he opted to sign a $24mm deal with the Rams, and will move from 3-4 DE to 4-3 tackle |
| Spencer Lanning | P | REL | JAX | CLE | 1 | |
| Spencer Larsen | FB | UFA | DEN | NE | 1 | |
| Trevor Laws | DT | UFA | PHI | STL | 2 | |
| Manny Lawson | LB | UFA | CIN | CIN | 3 | Lawson will return to play the strong side unless the Bengals draft Luke Kuechly and move Rey Maualuga back there from the middle. |
| Mike Leach | LS | UFA | ARI | ARI | 1 | |
| Ben Leber | LB | REL | STL | | 1 | |
| Donald Lee | TE | UFA | CIN | CIN | 1 | |
| James Lee | OT | UFA | TB | WAS | 1 | |
| Pat Lee | CB | UFA | GB | OAK | 1 | |
| Dan LeFevour | QB | REL | JAX | | 1 | |
| Byron Leftwich | QB | UFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | |
| Doug Legursky | C | RFA | PIT | PIT | 2 | Legursky had offseason shoulder surgery and his role is to be determined |
| Matt Leinart | QB | REL | HOU | OAK | 2 | Leinart succeeded Carson Palmer at USC, and now he gets the chance to play second fiddle to him with the Raiders |
| Jim Leonhard | S | UFA | NYJ | | 3 | |
| Mark LeVoir | OT | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| DeAndre Levy | LB | RFA | DET | | 3 | Levy plans to sign his RFA second-round tender worth about 1.9 million, but he'll stay outside with Stephen Tulloch re-signed long term. |
| Keenan Lewis | CB | RFA | PIT | | 2 | |
| Roy Lewis | CB | REL | SEA | SEA | 1 | |
| Kory Lichtensteiger | OG | RFA | WAS | WAS | 2 | |
| Nate Livings | OG | UFA | CIN | DAL | 1 | |
| Brandon Lloyd | WR | UFA | STL | NE | 3 | This was one of those signings that made too much sense not to happen. Lloyd led the league in receiving playing in McDaniels' system, and now gets to catch passes from Tom Brady |
| Bret Lockett | S | REL | NE | | 1 | |
| Sean Locklear | OG | UFA | WAS | NYG | 2 | |
| Curtis Lofton | LB | UFA | ATL | NO | 5 | The Saints have had a rough offseason, and are facing the likely loss of J. Vilma for a chunk of the season. Landing Lofton, from a division rival, will help ease the pain |
| Lance Long | WR | UFA | SF | DET | 1 | |
| Ryan Longwell | PK | REL | MIN | | 3 | |
| J.P. Losman | QB | UFA | MIA | | 1 | |
| Dwight Lowery | S | UFA | JAX | JAX | 2 | |
| Kregg Lumpkin | RB | REL | TB | SEA | 1 | |
| Deuce Lutui | OG | UFA | ARI | SEA | 2 | |
| Corey Lynch | S | UFA | TB | | 1 | |
| Elbert Mack | CB | UFA | TB | | 1 | |
| Anthony Madison | CB | UFA | PIT | | 1 | |
| Peyton Manning | QB | REL | IND | DEN | 5 | Arguably the best free agent in league history lands in the House that Elway built, and (if healthy) massively elevates the fantasy prospects of everyone around him |
| Mario Manningham | WR | UFA | NYG | SF | 3 | With Randy Moss, Michael Crabtree and TE Vernon Davis on the roster, it's hard to imagine enough targets to go around in this run happy offense |
| Brandon Marshall | WR | TRA | MIA | CHI | 4 | The Dolphins appeared set to part ways with Marshall, but from a pure talent standpoint, he's a massive improvement over what Jay Cutler had to throw to in Chicago |
| Richard Marshall | CB | UFA | ARI | MIA | 3 | The Dolphins promised Marshall he would play CB exclusively, which was a key reason he opted for the Fins instead of re-signing in Arizona |
| Derrick Martin | S | UFA | NYG | | 1 | |
| Chris Massey | LS | UFA | CHI | | 1 | |
| Evan Mathis | OG | UFA | PHI | PHI | 4 | Mathis nets a 5-year, $25mm deal to stay in Philly after playing at an elite level on a bargain, one-year contract in 2011 |
| Robert Mathis | LB | FRA | IND | IND | 4 | The rebuilding Colts surprised many by keeping Mathis with a new 4-year deal, that will pay him $15mm in guarantees and $24mm total in the first two years |
| Aaron Maybin | LB | RFA | NYJ | | 2 | |
| Brad Maynard | P | UFA | CLE | | 3 | |
| Joe Mays | LB | UFA | DEN | DEN | 2 | |
| Darcel McBath | S | REL | JAX | | 1 | |
| Ryan McBean | DT | RFA | DEN | BAL | 2 | |
| Mat McBriar | P | UFA | DAL | | 2 | |
| Turk McBride | DE | UFA | NO | NO | 1 | |
| John McCargo | DT | REL | BUF | CHI | 2 | |
| Jameel McClain | LB | UFA | BAL | BAL | 3 | McClain chose to stay in Baltimore and could be the heir to Ray Lewis in the future. He did an admirable job filling in for him when Lewis missed four games with a toe injury. |
| Le'Ron McClain | RB | UFA | KC | SD | 3 | |
| Todd McClure | C | UFA | ATL | ATL | 3 | Falcons do well to maintain OL continuity |
| Josh McCown | QB | UFA | CHI | CHI | 1 | |
| Luke McCown | QB | UFA | JAX | NO | 1 | |
| Matt McCoy | LB | UFA | SEA | SEA | 1 | |
| Brandon McDonald | CB | UFA | DET | | 2 | |
| Mike McGlynn | OG | UFA | CIN | IND | 2 | Colts GM Ryan Grigson valued McGlynn having drafted him in Philly. He will get a shot to compete for a starting guard spot in Indy |
| Jon McGraw | S | UFA | KC | | 1 | |
| Rocky McIntosh | LB | UFA | WAS | | 2 | |
| Kareem McKenzie | OT | UFA | NYG | | 3 | The Giants seem to have little interest in their former starting RT. He hasn't draw much interest on the open market. |
| Brandon McKinney | DT | UFA | BAL | IND | 1 | Rotational defensive tackle follows Chuck Pagano to the Colts |
| Randy McMichael | TE | UFA | SD | SD | 2 | |
| Donovan McNabb | QB | REL | MIN | | 2 | McNabb is in a tough position because teams don't see him as a willing backup, yet there are no legitimate starting options available for him |
| Marcus McNeill | OT | REL | SD | | 3 | McNeill has found no market for his services, reflecting uncertainty about his health. His pedigree argues that he will land somewhere though, if he can pass a physical. |
| Pat McQuistan | OT | UFA | NO | | 1 | |
| Paul McQuistan | OG | UFA | SEA | SEA | 1 | |
| Robert Meachem | WR | UFA | NO | SD | 3 | Norv Turner believes Meachem can be an elite receiver and produce numbers similar to Vincent Jackson. We shall see, but don't draft Meachem expecting that kind of productivity |
| Jamon Meredith | OT | REL | PIT | TB | 1 | |
| Brandon Meriweather | S | UFA | CHI | WAS | 2 | |
| Phillip Merling | DE | REL | MIA | | 1 | |
| William Middleton | CB | RFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | |
| Julian Miller | DE | REL | CIN | | 1 | |
| Jeremy Mincey | DE | UFA | JAX | JAX | 3 | Mincey has evolved into a stout, multi-dimensional end for the Jaguars, and keeping him was vital as they look to re-establish themselves |
| Jayme Mitchell | DE | REL | CLE | | 1 | |
| Marvin Mitchell | LB | REL | MIA | MIN | 1 | |
| Antwaun Molden | CB | UFA | NE | NYJ | 1 | |
| Tony Moll | OG | UFA | SD | SD | 1 | |
| Kareem Moore | S | REL | WAS | | 2 | |
| Mewelde Moore | RB | UFA | PIT | | 1 | |
| Josh Morgan | WR | UFA | SF | WAS | 2 | Morgan is a guy that seems to always get singled out as a possible breakout candidate, but he'll play second fiddle to Pierre Garcon in the Skins passing attack |
| Maurice Morris | RB | UFA | DET | | 2 | Morris always seems to be the last man standing, but a player coaches are reluctant to fully embrace. He'll need to find new digs this year as Detroit is prepared to move on |
| Sammy Morris | RB | UFA | DAL | | 1 | |
| C.J. Mosley | DT | UFA | JAX | JAX | 1 | |
| Jarvis Moss | DE | UFA | OAK | | 1 | |
| Randy Moss | WR | UFA | | SF | 3 | Moss parlayed a blistering personal workout into a new lease on life with the 49ers |
| Scott Mruczkowski | C | UFA | SD | | 2 | Oft injured utility lineman is a low priority option in free agency |
| Ovie Mughelli | FB | REL | ATL | | 2 | |
| Don Muhlbach | LS | UFA | DET | DET | 1 | |
| Matthew Mulligan | TE | REL | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Ryan Mundy | S | RFA | PIT | | 1 | |
| Rico Murray | CB | REL | CIN | | 1 | |
| Lydon Murtha | OT | RFA | MIA | | 1 | |
| Chris Myers | C | UFA | HOU | HOU | 5 | Myers has become one of the league's best centers, and keeping in Houston is critical to their continued push into playoff contention |
| Legedu Naanee | WR | UFA | CAR | MIA | 1 | |
| Haruki Nakamura | S | UFA | BAL | CAR | 2 | |
| Reggie Nelson | S | UFA | CIN | CIN | 3 | |
| Terence Newman | CB | REL | DAL | CIN | 2 | |
| Carl Nicks | OG | UFA | NO | TB | 5 | The Bucs had a ton of money to spend, and shelled out huge dollars to land the unquestioned best interior lineman available |
| Moran Norris | FB | UFA | SF | | 1 | |
| Jerious Norwood | RB | UFA | STL | | 2 | Norwood only touched the ball 24 times in 2011, and doesn't appear to fit into the Rams rebuilding plans |
| Mike Nugent | PK | FRA | CIN | CIN | 3 | This seems to be the year to use the franchise tag on a non-elite place kicker. Nugent is an asset, albeit one that should never be confused as elite |
| Ryan O'Callaghan | OT | UFA | KC | | 1 | |
| Kevin O'Connell | QB | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Chad Ochocinco | WR | REL | NE | | 2 | The once mighty Ochocinco is now more marketable as a TV star than an NFL starter |
| Kevin Ogletree | WR | REL | DAL | DAL | 1 | |
| Quinn Ojinnaka | OT | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Amobi Okoye | DT | UFA | CHI | TB | 2 | Okoye will only be 25 at the start of the season in spite of playing five seasons already. This is an enviable high upside low risk deal for the Bucs |
| Paul Oliver | S | UFA | SD | | 1 | |
| Frank Omiyale | OT | REL | CHI | SEA | 2 | |
| Kenny Onatolu | LB | REL | MIN | CAR | 1 | |
| Dan Orlovsky | QB | UFA | IND | TB | 1 | |
| Kyle Orton | QB | UFA | KC | DAL | 3 | Jon Kitna was a valuable veteran backup in Dallas, but his retirement opened the door for a new #2. Orton has shown enough to think he could be a valuable fantasy cog if Tony Romo gets hurt |
| Akwasi Owusu-Ansah | S | REL | JAX | DAL | 2 | |
| Cheta Ozougwu | DE | REL | HOU | CHI | 1 | |
| Jarrad Page | S | UFA | MIN | | 1 | |
| Curtis Painter | QB | REL | IND | BAL | 1 | |
| Ashlee Palmer | LB | REL | DET | DET | 2 | |
| Jordan Palmer | QB | REL | CIN | JAX | 1 | |
| Juqua Parker | DE | UFA | PHI | CLE | 2 | |
| Jalen Parmele | RB | REL | BAL | JAX | 1 | |
| Roscoe Parrish | WR | UFA | BUF | SD | 1 | The Chargers are loading up on WRs, but Parrish seems a long shot to make the final club because Eddie Royal is better as a returner and pass catcher |
| Tony Pashos | OT | REL | CLE | | 2 | |
| Dimitri Patterson | CB | REL | CLE | CLE | 2 | |
| Logan Payne | WR | REL | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Justin Peelle | TE | UFA | SF | | 1 | |
| Mike Peterson | LB | UFA | ATL | | 1 | |
| Sabby Piscitelli | S | UFA | KC | | 1 | |
| Mike Pollak | OG | UFA | IND | CAR | 1 | |
| Brodney Pool | S | UFA | NYJ | DAL | 2 | |
| Leonard Pope | TE | UFA | KC | PIT | 1 | |
| Brady Poppinga | LB | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Joey Porter | LB | UFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Tracy Porter | CB | UFA | NO | DEN | 3 | Porter's penchant for big plays at opportune times perhaps overstates his value on a play by play basis. He's not an elite corner, not even close, but he will be an upgrade in Denver |
| Matt Prater | PK | FRA | DEN | DEN | 4 | The Broncos franchised their young (27), big legged kicker. It's a smart move considering how inexpensive the PK tag is, yet how important the position can be |
| DeMario Pressley | DT | REL | CAR | CHI | 1 | |
| Brady Quinn | QB | UFA | DEN | KC | 1 | |
| Chilo Rachal | OG | UFA | SF | | 2 | |
| Neil Rackers | PK | UFA | HOU | WAS | 3 | Rackers lands in DC and will presumably offer decent fantasy value |
| Manny Ramirez | OG | UFA | DEN | DEN | 1 | |
| Dave Rayner | PK | UFA | BUF | | 1 | |
| Cory Redding | DT | UFA | BAL | IND | 3 | New Colts head coach Chuck Pagano brings over a familiar face from Baltimore. The Ravens will depend on Pernell McPhee and Arthur Jones to take his place. |
| Chris Redman | QB | UFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | |
| Ray Rice | RB | FRA | BAL | BAL | 5 | The Ravens would like to sign Rice to a long-term deal, but they have to deal with 2013 free agent QB Joe Flacco first. |
| Jamey Richard | OG | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Barry Richardson | OT | UFA | KC | | 2 | |
| Chad Rinehart | OG | RFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | |
| Keith Rivers | LB | TRA | CIN | NYG | 2 | Rivers is immensely talented, but has missed 29 games in four seasons. The Giants are hoping new digs will change his health and luck |
| Fred Robbins | DT | REL | STL | | 2 | |
| Laurent Robinson | WR | UFA | DAL | JAX | 2 | The Jaguars continue to make baffling moves, signing Robinson to a 5-year, $32.5mm deal with $14mm in guarantees |
| Michael Robinson | RB | UFA | SEA | SEA | 1 | |
| Courtney Roby | WR | UFA | NO | | 1 | |
| Carlos Rogers | CB | UFA | SF | SF | 3 | Rogers resurrected his career in San Francisco, playing a key role in one of the NFC's elite units |
| Shaun Rogers | DT | UFA | NO | | 2 | Rogers was once a daunting interior presence, but he failed to make an impact with the Saints and now will have to settle for an incentive laden deal elsewhere |
| Dennis Roland | OT | UFA | CIN | CIN | 1 | |
| Brett Romberg | C | UFA | ATL | | 1 | |
| Dante Rosario | TE | UFA | DEN | SD | 2 | |
| Sage Rosenfels | QB | UFA | MIN | MIN | 1 | |
| Aaron Ross | CB | UFA | NYG | JAX | 2 | |
| Matt Roth | DE | UFA | JAX | | 3 | Roth doesn't offer much pass rush, but he's stout against the run and a plus in coverage |
| Stanford Routt | CB | REL | OAK | KC | 3 | Routt graded out as a lower tier starting CB in each of the last two seasons, but the Chiefs felt differently, signing him to a 3-year, $20mm contract to replace Brandon Carr |
| Eddie Royal | WR | UFA | DEN | SD | 2 | Royal was a highly coveted option in free agency because of his versatility as both a return man and slot possession option |
| Frostee Rucker | DE | UFA | CIN | CLE | 2 | |
| Barrett Ruud | LB | UFA | TEN | SEA | 3 | The Titans are ready to go forward with Colin McCarthy, so Ruud is back ont he market, but was lucky to latch on in Seattle where he'll get a starting spot |
| Mike Ryan | OG | REL | CIN | | 1 | |
| DeMeco Ryans | LB | TRA | HOU | PHI | 4 | Recovering from an Achilles injury, Ryan was deemed an ill fit for the Texans 3-4 scheme, and the Eagles traded for him to be the new centerpiece of their 4-3. |
| Asante Samuel | CB | TRA | PHI | ATL | 5 | The Falcons acquired one of the most effective CBs in the league for nothing more than cap relief and a late round pick...a major coup for Atlanta |
| Bob Sanders | S | UFA | SD | | 3 | |
| James Sanders | S | UFA | ATL | ARI | 1 | |
| Benny Sapp | CB | UFA | MIN | | 2 | |
| Brashton Satele | LB | REL | DAL | | 1 | |
| Samson Satele | C | UFA | OAK | IND | 2 | Huge shoes to fill by replacing Jeff Saturday, it will be interesting to see how the likes of Satele and Winston Justice come together as Andrew Luck's protectors |
| Jeff Saturday | C | UFA | IND | GB | 4 | Aging but highly effective vet replaces Scott Wells |
| Bo Scaife | TE | UFA | CIN | | 2 | |
| Chaz Schilens | WR | UFA | OAK | NYJ | 1 | |
| Owen Schmitt | FB | UFA | PHI | | 2 | |
| Geoff Schwartz | OG | REL | CAR | MIN | 2 | |
| Josh Scobee | PK | FRA | JAX | JAX | 2 | Scobee is a good, but not great place kicker. So of course it makes sense the Jaguars would feel compelled to franchise him. |
| Bryan Scott | S | UFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | |
| Jake Scott | OG | UFA | TEN | | 3 | Scott might be the prize of the veteran guards left on the market. He hasn't missed a game in seven years and Baltimore is interested, but Scott has visited SF and MIA too. |
| Trevor Scott | DE | UFA | OAK | NE | 1 | |
| Mike Sellers | FB | REL | WAS | | 2 | |
| Jordan Senn | LB | UFA | CAR | CAR | 1 | |
| Gerald Sensabaugh | S | UFA | DAL | | 2 | |
| Daniel Sepulveda | P | UFA | PIT | | 2 | |
| Tim Shaw | LB | UFA | TEN | | 1 | |
| Lito Sheppard | CB | UFA | OAK | | 2 | |
| Derek Sherrod | OT | REL | GB | | 1 | |
| Visanthe Shiancoe | TE | UFA | MIN | | 2 | |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | UFA | CAR | | 2 | |
| Jerome Simpson | WR | UFA | CIN | MIN | 2 | Simpson will have to serve a three game suspension, but after that, he should get a shot to start in Minnesota |
| Ernie Sims | LB | UFA | IND | | 2 | |
| Pat Sims | DT | UFA | CIN | CIN | 2 | |
| Mike Sims-Walker | WR | REL | JAX | | 1 | |
| Dan Skuta | LB | RFA | CIN | CIN | 1 | |
| Matthew Slater | WR | UFA | NE | NE | 1 | |
| Steve Slaton | RB | UFA | MIA | MIA | 2 | New head coach Joe Philbin is bringing the same zone-blocking scheme to Miami he ran in Green Bay, and that made re-signing Slaton a sound move given his experience in the scheme from Houston |
| Aaron Smith | DE | REL | PIT | | 2 | |
| Alex Smith | QB | UFA | SF | SF | 3 | Smith doesn't light up the box score, but he was a perfect model of efficiency for one of the surprising NFC contenders. SF re-signs him after a dalliance with Peyton Manning |
| Alex Smith | TE | UFA | CLE | CLE | 1 | |
| Anthony Smith | S | UFA | TEN | | 1 | |
| Kevin Smith | RB | UFA | DET | DET | 2 | Smith keeps getting hurt, but the Lions keep finding a place for him in a RB rotation that has tons of question marks with LeShoure (marijuana) and Best (concussions) unproven |
| Reggie Smith | S | UFA | SF | CAR | 1 | Special teamer gets a chance to compete in what should be a wide open safety battle |
| Steve Smith | WR | UFA | PHI | STL | 2 | Smith didn't see the field much in his one season in Philadelphia, but the Rams are going to conduct a wide open competition this preseason. If Smith is healthy, he could lead the Rams in receptions |
| Adam Snyder | C | UFA | SF | ARI | 2 | AZ needs to rebuild OL but Snyder is not a major upgrade |
| Paul Soliai | DT | UFA | MIA | MIA | 3 | Soliai, the best nose tackle on the market, chose to stay in Miami over Denver after playing 2011 under the franchise tag for the Dolphins. |
| Stephen Spach | TE | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Anthony Spencer | LB | FRA | DAL | DAL | 4 | Spencer benefits from playing opposite DeMarcus Ware, and isn't at Ware's level. But he has developed into one of the better 3-4 outside backers, having a great year under DC Rob Ryan |
| Shawntae Spencer | CB | REL | SF | OAK | 2 | |
| Kory Sperry | TE | REL | SD | SD | 1 | |
| Micheal Spurlock | WR | UFA | TB | SD | 1 | |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | UFA | WAS | NE | 1 | |
| Drew Stanton | QB | TRA | NYJ | IND | 1 | Stanton signed with the Jets as a backup but asked for a trade after NY acquired Tim Tebow |
| Max Starks | OT | UFA | PIT | | 3 | |
| Eric Steinbach | OG | REL | CLE | | 3 | Steinbach was cut after being due six million this year. ESPN Chicago says the Bears, Seahawks, and Ravens could have interest. |
| Craig Steltz | S | UFA | CHI | CHI | 1 | |
| LaRod Stephens-Howling | RB | RFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Maurice Stovall | WR | UFA | DET | DET | 1 | |
| Donald Strickland | CB | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Chansi Stuckey | WR | REL | ARI | | 1 | |
| Kasey Studdard | OG | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Brett Swain | WR | REL | SF | SF | 1 | |
| Naufahu Tahi | RB | UFA | MIN | JAX | 2 | |
| Jacob Tamme | TE | UFA | IND | DEN | 3 | Tamme reunites with Peyton Manning, and should be one of his favorite targets from start to finish |
| Chester Taylor | RB | UFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Jason Taylor | LB | UFA | MIA | | 2 | |
| Tim Tebow | QB | TRA | DEN | NYJ | 2 | Tebow Time moves from the Mile High to Gotham, with reports that he chose NY over Jacksonville because he believes he can beat out Mark Sanchez eventually. We shall see |
| Bryan Thomas | LB | UFA | NYJ | NYJ | 1 | |
| Devin Thomas | WR | UFA | NYG | CHI | 1 | |
| Marcus Thomas | DT | UFA | DEN | | 1 | |
| Terrell Thomas | CB | UFA | NYG | NYG | 3 | It's frightening to think the Giants won the Super Bowl last year with their two best CBs on the shelf for much of the season. Thomas, when healthy, is a highly effective starter |
| Mike Tolbert | RB | UFA | SD | CAR | 3 | The numbers argue that Tolbert could/should be used as a ball carrier, but HC Ron Rivera is insisting that Tolbert will be a fullback the vast majority of the time in Carolina |
| Greg Toler | CB | RFA | ARI | | 1 | |
| Dave Tollefson | DE | UFA | NYG | OAK | 2 | |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | RB | UFA | NYJ | | 2 | The future Hall of Famer insists he's open to playing in 2012, but the market isn't going to be robust for a 32-year old with that many miles |
| Reggie Torbor | LB | UFA | BUF | | 2 | |
| Leigh Torrence | CB | UFA | NO | WAS | 1 | |
| Marcus Trufant | CB | REL | SEA | SEA | 2 | |
| Justin Tryon | CB | UFA | NYG | NYG | 1 | |
| Stephen Tulloch | LB | UFA | DET | DET | 4 | Tulloch is an iron man (almost 1200 snaps each of the last two seasons) and landed a long-term deal after leading the Lions in tackles in his first year in Detroit |
| Matt Turk | P | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Robert Turner | OG | UFA | NYJ | | 1 | |
| Tony Ugoh | OT | UFA | NYG | | 2 | |
| Tiquan Underwood | WR | REL | NE | TB | 1 | |
| Jerheme Urban | WR | UFA | KC | | 1 | |
| Kraig Urbik | OG | RFA | BUF | BUF | 2 | |
| Steve Vallos | C | UFA | CLE | PHI | 1 | |
| Lawrence Vickers | FB | REL | HOU | DAL | 3 | Vickers had a good season in Houston replacing Vonta Leach, and now he'll step into Tony Fiammetta's shoes in Dallas. Demarco Murray should benefit from this signing. |
| David Vobora | LB | UFA | SEA | | 1 | |
| Erik Walden | LB | UFA | GB | GB | 2 | |
| Frank Walker | CB | UFA | DAL | | 1 | |
| Landon Walker | OT | REL | CIN | | 1 | |
| Reggie Walker | LB | REL | ARI | ARI | 1 | |
| Vance Walker | DT | RFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | |
| C.J. Wallace | S | REL | SD | | 1 | |
| Mike Wallace | WR | RFA | PIT | | 5 | It's possible that a 2011 playoff team could make Wallace an offer in the new few weeks, but signs point to the Steelers retaining him for 2.7 million, the first-round RFA tender price. |
| Derrick Ward | RB | UFA | HOU | | 1 | |
| Hines Ward | WR | REL | PIT | | 1 | |
| Gerard Warren | DT | UFA | NE | | 2 | |
| Reggie Wayne | WR | UFA | IND | IND | 4 | Veteran surprised most by re-signing with the Colts. While he's no longer among the elite at his position, he's still one of the better route runners and will give Andrew Luck a trusted option |
| Steve Weatherford | P | FRA | NYG | NYG | 3 | When you win two Super Bowls in five seasons, you can sign a punter to a 5-year, $12.75mm deal and get away with it |
| Lardarius Webb | CB | RFA | BAL | BAL | 5 | The Ravens smartly locked up Webb to a 6-year, $52mm deal, as he's developed into one of the true shutdown CBs in the AFC |
| Raymond Webber | WR | REL | SEA | | 1 | |
| Eric Weems | WR | UFA | ATL | CHI | 2 | The Bears signed Weems for his value as a special teamer and kickoff returner, not for his pass catching ability |
| Wes Welker | WR | FRA | NE | NE | 5 | The Patriots and Welker have had talks about a multi-year contract and we should expect them to get something done before the season. |
| Scott Wells | C | UFA | GB | STL | 4 | Nets free agent riches to join rebuilding Rams |
| Byron Westbrook | CB | REL | WAS | | 1 | |
| Jamaal Westerman | LB | REL | NYJ | MIA | 1 | |
| Philip Wheeler | LB | UFA | IND | | 1 | |
| Blair White | WR | REL | IND | | 1 | |
| Tracy White | LB | UFA | NE | NE | 1 | |
| Charlie Whitehurst | QB | UFA | SEA | SD | 1 | |
| Casey Wiegmann | C | UFA | KC | | 2 | The 39-year old iron man is likely set to retire after a storied career |
| Jonathan Wilhite | CB | UFA | DEN | CHI | 1 | |
| Jimmy Wilkerson | DE | UFA | SEA | | 1 | |
| Bobbie Williams | OG | UFA | CIN | | 3 | Williams can still play at a decent level at 36, but his 2011 was ended by a broken ankle and included a four-game performing-enhancing substance suspension. |
| Cadillac Williams | RB | UFA | STL | | 2 | Williams was rumored to be a possibility in San Diego, but those talks settled down and it's looking more likely that Williams will need to wait for the draft to play out |
| Cary Williams | CB | RFA | BAL | BAL | 2 | |
| Madieu Williams | S | UFA | SF | WAS | 2 | |
| Mario Williams | DE | UFA | HOU | BUF | 5 | Centerpiece defensive free agent lands in Buffalo in what the Bills hope is a signature move for a new era |
| Roy Williams | WR | UFA | CHI | | 2 | Four seasons of very modest production make Williams a low priority free agent, particularly because he still mistakenly views himself as a starter |
| Matt Willis | WR | RFA | DEN | | 1 | |
| Gibril Wilson | S | UFA | CIN | | 2 | |
| Kris Wilson | TE | UFA | BAL | | 1 | |
| Lawrence Wilson | LB | REL | TEN | | 1 | |
| Kamerion Wimbley | LB | REL | OAK | TEN | 4 | Wimbley heads to Tennessee and will provide the Titans with much needed pass rush off the edge |
| Kellen Winslow | TE | TRA | TB | SEA | 3 | No longer a top tier TE, but still a highly productive receiver when healthy |
| Eric Winston | OT | REL | HOU | KC | 4 | Texans inexplicably let one of the better RTs in the game go, and Winston will now anchor the Chiefs rebuilding line and open holes for Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis |
| Floyd Womack | OG | UFA | ARI | | 2 | |
| Wesley Woodyard | LB | UFA | DEN | DEN | 2 | |
| Tony Wragge | OG | UFA | STL | | 1 | |
| Eric Wright | CB | UFA | DET | TB | 2 | Wright was among the least effective starters in his one season in Detroit, yet the Bucs felt compelled to sign him to a 5yr, $38mm deal |
| Vince Young | QB | UFA | PHI | BUF | 2 | A one year stint in Philadelphia ended with a whimper, but Young could easily find himself playing in Buffalo if Fitzpatrick continues to regress |
| Dave Zastudil | P | UFA | ARI | ARI | 1 | League average punter gets another two years in Arizona |
| Tom Zbikowski | S | UFA | BAL | IND | 1 | |
| Joe Zelenka | LS | UFA | ATL | ATL | 1 | |