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With the league's Collective Bargaining Agreement set to expire if no new deal is reached by March, players in their fourth or fifth season who normally would have been able to hit the market as unrestricted free agents now would be restricted free agents, far less able to command money on the open market.

And yet 2010 stands as an uncapped year if a new CBA doesn't come to fruition. So while there might be, in theory, unlimited funds for teams to throw around in the open market on player salaries, there likely would be far fewer attractive options on which to spend that money.

In addition to the more than 200 players whose unrestricted status would be removed, there's also the fact that limitations will be in place to restrict the final eight playoff teams for this season from signing an unrestricted free agent unless they lose one of corresponding value.

About our free-agent list

The "potential UFAs" category lists players with six or more accrued seasons who are expected to become unrestricted free agents after the 2009 season, when their current contracts expire. Unrestricted free agents are free to sign with any team, provided they have not been designated their team's "franchise" or "transition" player, which would limit their options.

The "potential RFAs" category lists players expected to become restricted free agents after the season. RFAs without an asterisk will have completed three NFL seasons. Players who have an asterisk (*) following their names are fourth- or fifth-year players who would be unrestricted free agents if a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is reached prior to March. If not, the NFL will go into an uncapped season, and those players will become restricted free agents. All RFAs are free to sign with other teams, but their movement is somewhat limited, as their current team generally has a chance to match any offer from another team or receive compensation if they leave.

This is an unofficial list obtained through various NFL sources. The NFL Players Association does not release the "official" list until after the regular season.

 

NFC EAST

Dallas Cowboys

Potential UFAs: OG Montrae Holland, CB Allen Rossum.

Potential RFAs: WR Miles Austin*, DE Stephen Bowen*, DE Jason Hatcher*, WR Sam Hurd*, LS L.P. Ladouceur*, OT Pat McQuistan*, OG Duke Preston*, OT Cory Procter*, S Gerald Sensabaugh*,  DT Junior Siavii, DE Marcus Spears*, S Pat Watkins*.

Analysis: After the team signed OLB DeMarcus Ware to a $78 million extension through 2015, it put the roster in great shape heading into next offseason. There are no players scheduled to hit the market as of now who will require serious attention. The one player who likely will be discussed the most is Miles Austin, who has had a breakout season, but the jury remains out on whether he should be paid like a top wideout. And with so much money already committed to Roy Williams, it is not clear how much the Cowboys would spend on Austin. That said, they like him a great deal and won't let him walk easily. With no CBA in place, Austin is a restricted free agent, and  you'd have to believe the Cowboys would tender him at the highest level. But if a new league deal is in place, he'd be unrestricted, forcing the team's hand. Marcus Spears could follow Chris Canty's path to another team if the Cowboys don't offer him starter's money. But Jason Hatcher and Stephen Bowen, also potential RFAs, could be Spears' replacement. Most of the other players set to hit free agency provide good depth, especially in the trenches.

 

New York Giants

Potential UFAs: QB David Carr, OLB Danny Clark, P Jeff Feagles, DT Fred Robbins.

Potential RFAs: OT Kevin Boothe*, S C.C. Brown*, DT Barry Cofield*, CB Kevin Dockery*, WR Derek Hagan*, WR Domenik Hixon, TE Darcy Johnson, WR Sinorice Moss*, DE Dave Tollefson, OT Guy Whimper*, OLB Gerris Wilkinson*.

Analysis: Some big questions will start with players not on this list, namely ORT ­Kareem McKenzie and MLB Antonio Pierce, who has called himself the biggest culprit for the defensive woes. Both have passed their prime, although the Giants might decide they still have a place on the team if they finish the season strong. Clearly, knowing if there is a salary cap could be the deciding factor, because cutting them could save more than $6 million in cap space and $10 million in raw salary. You'd have to think that other veterans might be out, too. Fred Robbins hasn't gotten the consistent push up front, and Chris Canty is being paid too much to sit on the bench when he gets healthy. Jay ­Alford, who went on injured reserve, also has a high upside. Danny Clark simply hasn't made enough big plays and could be allowed to walk; the same goes for struggling C.C. Brown. The rest of the restricted players likely would be tendered. Domenik Hixon will be interesting to watch do they tender him higher than the fifth-round level to be a kick returner and No. 4 receiver? Some other club, seeing more potential in him, could swoop in quickly.

 

Philadelphia Eagles

Potential UFAs: DE Jason Babin, S Sean Jones, ILB Jeremiah Trotter, OLB Tracey White.

Potential RFAs: WR Jason Avant*, OG Nick Cole*, ILB Omar Gaither*, OLB Chris Gocong*, CB Ellis Hobbs*, OG Max Jean-Gilles*, LB Akeem Jordan, OT Winston Justice*, P Sav Rocca, TE Alex Smith*, FB Leonard Weaver*.

Analysis: The Eagles will be watching the CBA negotations with extra attention because of all the fourth- and fifth-year players they have. Jason Avant, Nick Cole, Chris Gocong, Ellis Hobbs, Max Jean-Gilles, Winston Justice and Leonard Weaver all have contributed heavily this season and would be unrestricted free agents if a new CBA is agreed upon by March. If not, the Eagles can tender them and help protect their young assets. Avant is a favorite of the coaching staff, and his recent breakout game against the Chargers certainly put him on more teams' radars. Gocong is solid, versatile and dependable and likely will be back. The emergence of Justice has been a surprise, as he has gone from near cut to top priority considering Shawn Andrews' unknown long-term prognosis. Cole likely has more upside than Jean-Gilles, and Akeem Jordan has more appeal than Omar Gaither. Jason Babin is not starter material, but he has become a valuable sub defender. The tougher calls come on players such as Hobbs, Sean Jones and Sav Rocca; the latter two might need to make statements down the stretch to stay. With many key players' contracts up in 2011 (including Donovan McNabb, Stewart Bradley, Brian Westbrook and Kevin Kolb), and with ­DeSean Jackson itching to renegotiate his deal (armed with new agent Drew Rosenhaus), this offseason will be extremely important to the future of the franchise.

 

Washington Redskins

Potential UFAs: DE Phillip Daniels, OT Levi Jones, P Hunter Smith, OT Mike Williams, DE ­Renaldo Wynn, TE Todd Yoder.

Potential RFAs: DT Lorenzo Alexander, OG ­D'Anthony Baptiste, QB Jason Campbell*, S Reed Doughty*, DT Kedric Golston*, OT Stephon Heyer, OLB Rocky McIntosh*, DT Anthony Montgomery*, OG Will Montgomery*, PK Shaun Suisham*, DE Chris Wilson.

Analysis: The biggest name on the list is Jason Campbell, whose career in Washington is at a crossroads. Clearly, much depends on what happens with head coach Jim Zorn, but there is a thought that Campbell might have played out his string with the Redskins. His status remains up in the air, but observers have noted that Campbell's numbers (career-high 66.0 completion percentage) are not bad considering how badly the offensive line has struggled. That brings us to Stephon Heyer and Levi Jones. Heyer has struggled to find a home at either left or right tackle and remains an enigma. He's better than others they have at those spots now, but does he have a future? Heyer probably will be tendered and get another year to improve. Jones has a chance to earn another deal with a strong finish at left tackle, a position of great uncertainty with Chris Samuels' injury and cloudy future. The defense features several young players who are restricted Rocky McIntosh, Reed Doughty, Kedric Golston and Chris Wilson and have played well enough to earn higher tenders. Doughty and Golston are valuable reserves who have started because of injuries and played well.

 

NFC NORTH

Chicago Bears

Potential UFAs: OLB Darrell McClover, DE ­Adewale Ogunleye, RB Adrian Peterson, OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa.

Potential RFAs: DE Mark Anderson*, S Josh ­Bullocks*, S Danieal Manning*, OLB Nick Roach, ILB Jamar Williams*.

Analysis: With no picks in the first and second rounds of the 2010 draft as a result of the Jay Cutler trade, the Bears figure to compensate to some extent in the free-agent market. But don't expect them to be overly big spenders. Two apparent locks to re-sign are Danieal Manning, who probably has been the secondary's steadiest performer and provides  extra value with his return skills, and Nick Roach, a pure talent with excellent athleticism and a playmaking flair. Adewale Ogunleye, who got off to a hot start this season but has tailed off significantly, is as good as gone, with his asking price expected to far exceed what the Bears would be willing to pay. Mark Anderson and Jamar Williams have been major disappointments. Josh Bullocks, a free-agent addition last offseason, has been invisible. A healthy Pisa Tinoisamoa could be a keeper at the right price. A respectable starter for the offensive line and receivers with size figure to be at the top of the Bears' shopping list.

 

Detroit Lions

Potential UFAs: ILB Vinny Ciurciu, OT Damion Cook, QB Daunte Culpepper, CB DeMarcus Faggins, ILB Larry Foote, TE Will Heller, CB Anthony Henry, CB Will James, OT Jon Jansen, S Marquand Manuel, OT Ephraim Salaam, FB Terrelle Smith.

Potential RFAs: DE Copeland Bryan, S Daniel Bullocks*, OG Dylan Gandy*, CB Kevin Hobbs, DE Jason Hunter*, WR Adam Jennings*, OT Daniel Loper*, OG Manny Ramirez, S Ko Simpson*, OLB Cody Spencer*.

Analysis: The Lions have had as much roster turnover in the past year as probably any team in the NFL, and that is likely to continue as the team tries to find the right combination of players. Several of the unrestricted free agents will not return. The team wants to upgrade at cornerback and must decide if Will James fits into the picture. ­Anthony Henry probably doesn't, and ­DeMarcus Faggins is an unknown. Jon Jansen, Damion Cook and Ephraim Salaam don't fit long term but could return with veteran-minimum deals. Daunte Culpepper could be brought back if he's willing to accept a backup role, as could Will Heller, who has been a steady force. Marquand Manual is on I.R. and only would be a stopgap if he came back, but Ko Simpson has a chance to return. Among the restricted free agents, the highest priorities will be Jason Hunter, Manny Ramirez, maybe Daniel Loper and perhaps Daniel Bullocks, though his injury situation must be a factor. Expect a lot more player movement, although we can't expect Detroit to go wild in free agency.

 

Green Bay Packers

Potential UFAs: OLB Brandon Chillar, OT Chad Clifton, RB Ahman Green, OLB Aaron Kampman, DT Ryan Pickett, OT Mark Tauscher.

Potential RFAs: S Atari Bigby*, CB-RS Will ­Blackmon*, OG Daryn Colledge*, S Nick Collins*, FB John Kuhn*, CB Derrick Martin*, C Jason Spitz*, CB Tramon Williams, RB DeShawn Wynn.

Analysis: Very much in a wait-and-see mode regarding most of the players on the current roster, the Packers no doubt like the fact that an uncapped scenario restricts the maneuverability of players such as Nick Collins, Atari Bigby, Jason Spitz, Will Blackmon and Daryn Colledge, all of whom would have been totally free to test the waters under the old system. As it is, Packers GM Ted Thompson can buy some time in making decisions about the aforementioned group, with Collins, a Pro Bowler, appearing to be the only surefire keeper. That is, of course, if Thompson is still around, as uncertainty in the organization further clouds any free-agent game plans. Among the team's UFAs, Ryan Pickett and Chad Clifton, if he can stay healthy, are more likely to return than not. Same goes for ­ Brandon Chillar, who has proven to be a good fit in Dom Capers' 3-4 scheme, and ­Tramon Williams, a quality No. 3 corner. As for Aaron Kampman who excelled as a pass-rushing end in the Packers' 4-3 scheme but has been slow to develop as a left outside linebacker in the 3-4 the verdict remains out. 

 

Minnesota Vikings

Potential UFAs: OG Artis Hicks, DT Jimmy Kennedy, WR Greg Lewis, CB Benny Sapp, RB Chester Taylor.

Potential RFAs: OT Ryan Cook*, DE Ray ­Edwards*, DT Fred Evans*, S Eric Frampton, QB ­Tarvaris Jackson*, CB Karl Paymah*, FB Naufahu Tahi*.

Analysis: The Vikings always have done a good job of protecting their own free agents, such as signing Antoine Winfield to a very important contract extension in July. Now most of their heavy legwork is done ahead of time. They still have some decisions to make, however. Ray Edwards is developing into a fine bookend across from Jared Allen and should deserve a high tender if there is no CBA; if he's unrestricted, there could be a real market for his services. Some believe that Tarvaris Jackson no longer is in the picture with this team, but he has looked very sharp this season behind Brett Favre and might be the heir again. The team must decide how to deal with his contract and at what level to tender him, though there might not be a great market for him. The Vikings might have to settle for watching Chester Taylor walk. At age 30, he knows his time to be a front-line back is running out, but another team might be willing to pay Taylor more money as a No. 1A option rather than as the Vikings' backup. There are no other must-keep free agents, though the team likely will do its best to retain Artis Hicks, Jimmy Kennedy, Benny Sapp, Fred Evans and Naufahu Tahi all of whom are valuable reserves.

 

NFC SOUTH

Atlanta Falcons

Potential UFAs: WR Marty Booker, WR Brian Finneran, ILB Tony Gilbert, RB Verron Haynes, QB Chris Redman, CB Brian Williams.

Potential RFAs: OT Tyson Clabo*, OG Harvey Dahl*, S Jamaal Fudge*, CB Antoine Harris, P Michael Koenen*, RB Jerious Norwood*, OL Quinn Ojinnaka*, RB Jason Snelling.

Analysis: None of the Falcons' core players will hit unrestricted free agency, and their roster next season will look very similar to the one from this year. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff could look to add a high-priced free agent or two on defense, but the organization is committed to building through the draft rather than free agency, and that philosophy is unlikely to be altered even in an uncapped season. The team will focus on tendering several of its restricted free agents. Harvey Dahl and Tyson Clabo aren't athletic specimens, but they have done a nice job making up the right side of the team's offensive line the past two seasons and will both receive one-year tenders. Michael Koenen is regarded as one of the best at his position, and Atlanta will tender him, as well. The Falcons were considering offering ­Jerious Norwood a long-term deal earlier this year, but he has been hampered by injuries and likely will have to settle for a one-year tender. It would be no surprise if Brian Williams and Chris Redman receive short-term offers, and Jason Snelling is expected to be re-signed.

 

Carolina Panthers

Potential UFAs: DE Tyler Brayton, QB A.J. Feeley, QB Josh McCown, WR Muhsin Muhammad, DE Julius Peppers, DT Hollis Thomas, OG Keydrick ­Vincent, CB Dante Wesley.

Potential RFAs: OLB James Anderson*, OLB Thomas Davis*, TE Jeff King*, DT Louis Leonard, PK Rhys Lloyd, CB Richard Marshall*, QB Matt Moore, S Quinton Teal, DT Tank Tyler, CB C.J. Wilson.

Analysis: The Panthers are expected to use the franchise tag on DE Julius Peppers for the second consecutive year, but the team will listen to trade offers for him. It will take an impressive collection of draft picks to pry Peppers from Carolina, and no team was willing to meet the asking price last offseason. Peppers most likely will hold out again if he's franchised. With Peppers potentially playing on another massive deal, the small-market Panthers probably won't be major players in free agency, even without a salary cap. They didn't sign a single unrestricted free agent last year due to cap constraints. Re-signing Thomas Davis and Richard Marshall will be top priorities for GM Marty Hurney. Davis, the team's standout weak-side 'backer before being sidelined for the season with a knee injury, could see the highest possible tender. All three of the team's reserve quarterbacks will hit free agency. Matt Moore likely will be tendered, but the team could look elsewhere to find competition for embattled starter Jake Delhomme. Louis Leonard, Quinton Teal and Tank Tyler will be tendered, but Muhsin Muhammad and Keydrick Vincent are not expected to get offers to return in 2010.

 

New Orleans Saints

Potential UFAs: QB Mark Brunell, TE Dan ­Campbell, PK John Carney, DT Kendrick Clancy, TE Darnell Dinkins, OLB Scott Fujita, C Nick Leckey, CB Chris McAlister, TE Billy Miller, S Pierson Prioleau, S Darren Sharper.

Potential RFAs: DE Remi Ayodele, RB Mike Bell*, OT Jammal Brown*, OT Jermon Bushrod, DE Jeff Charleston, OG Jahri Evans*, DE Anthony Hargrove*, S Roman Harper*, ILB Marvin Mitchell, WR Lance Moore*, S Chris Reis, WR Courtney Roby*, OG Zach Strief*, TE David Thomas*, RB Pierre Thomas, CB Leigh Torrance*, CB Usama Young.

Analysis: Seventeen of the 28 Saints players who will become free agents will be restricted in an uncapped year, which should give the Saints much more flexibility than they would have had with a salary cap in place. GM Mickey Loomis should be able to keep a promising, young core of players in New Orleans by issuing Jammal Brown, Jermon Bushrod, Jahri Evans, ­Anthony Hargrove, Roman Harper, Lance Moore, Zach Strief and Pierre Thomas one-year tenders, since all of them will be restricted without a CBA extension. Each of them is either a full-time starter or significant contributor. Loomis will also focus on re-signing two key unrestricted free agents on defense. Scott Fujita and Darren Sharper will both hit the open market, and each will warrant interest from other teams. Sharper could be particularly expensive since he's having a career year. Other restricted free agents who should see moderate-to-low one-year tenders include DT Remi Ayodele, RB Mike Bell, DE Jeff Charleston, WR Courtney Roby and S ­Usama Young.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Potential UFAs: S Will Allen, WR Antonio Bryant, OLB Angelo Crowell, S Jermaine Phillips, DE Jimmy Wilkerson.

Potential RFAs: WR Brian Clark*, OT Donald Penn*, ILB Barrett Ruud*, FB Byron Storer, WR ­Maurice Stovall*, OT Jeremy Trueblood*, OLB Rod Wilson*.

Analysis: The rebuilding Buccaneers will have just five players hit unrestricted free agency in 2010, and four of the five have seen their value reduced because of injuries this season. This organization is not going to break the bank in free agency, but it's not as cheap as some have suggested recently. Antonio Bryant is playing under the franchise tag this year, but he has been hobbled by a knee ailment and there are doubts about his future in Tampa. The Bucs probably won't let him get away for free, so the tag could be used on him again, but don't expect GM Mark Dominik to offer him a lucrative long-term deal. Jermaine Phillips played on a one-year deal in 2009 before a fractured thumb ended his season. His career is reportedly in jeopardy, and Tampa Bay wouldn't offer him anything more than a low-priced, one-year deal again. The Bucs would like to re-sign Jimmy Wilkerson, who leads the team in sacks. They won't be happy about it, but key young players like Donald Penn, Barrett Ruud and Jeremy Trueblood will each receive relatively high one-year tenders to dissuade other teams from signing them to offer sheets.

 

NFC WEST

Arizona Cardinals

Potential UFAs: TE Anthony Becht, DE Bertrand Berry, OG Jeremy Bridges, CB Ralph Brown, ILB ­Karlos Dansby, OT Mike Gandy, FB Dan Kreider, WR Sean Morey, OLB Chike Okeafor, PK Neil Rackers, DT Bryan Robinson, QB Brian St. Pierre, WR ­Jerheme Urban, S Matt Ware.

Potential RFAs: WR Steve Breaston, TE ­Dominique Byrd, OG Ben Claxton, FB Justin Green*, OG Deuce Lutui*, TE Ben Patrick, C Lyle Sendlein, TE Stephen Spach, DT Gabe Watson*.

Analysis: Karlos Dansby's name sticks out on this list, and while he is viewed as a key member of the defense, he is not considered worthy of the Calvin Pace-type $24 million in guaranteed money that he reportedly continues to pursue. In the grand scheme of things, new contracts for fellow defenders Darnell Dockett and Antrel Rolle, who is due a hefty pay hike as part of his current deal, are considered bigger priorities than Dansby, who up to now has had a relatively quiet season with few game-changing plays. UFAs likely to be re-signed include Neil Rackers, who is having an excellent season, and probably Matt Ware. Increasing age could hasten the departures of Bertrand Berry, Sean Morey, Bryan Robinson and Chike Okeafor, who is expected to seek more money than the Cardinals would be willing to spend on him. Brian St. Pierre would probably jump at a No. 2 QB opportunity elsewhere. RFAs who look like solid keepers include Steve Breaston, Ben Patrick and probably Lyle Sendlein and Gabe Watson. Whether there's a salary cap or not, the Cardinals are expected to stick with their recent free-agent policy of focusing on second-tier types rather than players with higher profiles. They could target linebackers, if Dansby does indeed move on, and a few more pass rushers, which currently are in relatively short supply.

 

St. Louis Rams

Potential UFAs: QB Kyle Boller, DE James Hall, LB Paris Lenon, DE Leonard Little, TE Randy McMichael.

Potential RFAs: DE Victor Adeyanju*, S O.J. Atogwe*, OT Alex Barron*, CB Eric Bassey, S Craig Dahl, TE Daniel Fells, RB Samkon Gado*, DT Gary Gibson*, OG Richie Incognito*, WR Ruvell Martin*, DT Clifton Ryan, OG Mark Setterstrom*, CB Jonathan Wade.

Analysis: The Rams would probably much prefer the existence of a salary cap than an uncapped scenario, since they would benefit from having more players on the market to potentially help fill their numerous needs and would have plenty of cap space. One player who isn't going anywhere is O.J. Atogwe, who is still revered despite a decline in his production this season. Other players with decent chances of sticking around are Clifton Ryan, the sure-handed Daniel Fells, Mark Setterstrom and Craig Dahl. In the cases of starting offensive linemen Alex Barron and Richie Incognito, team insiders believe the Rams will keep one or the other, with what happens the rest of the season having a direct bearing on each player's future. The team also is expected to pick between veteran DEs James Hall and Leonard Little, who possibly could be lured back in a situational role at a reduced rate. Randy McMichael is probably on the way out after failing to live up to expectations. Kyle Boller and Gary Gibson are toss-ups.

 

San Francisco 49ers

Potential UFAs: WR Arnaz Battle, CB Dré Bly, DT Aubrayo Franklin, CB Walt Harris, OT Tony Pashos, S Mark Roman, OT Barry Sims, ILB Jeff Ulbrich, ILB Matt Wilhelm.

Potential RFAs: OG David Baas*, OLB Ahmad Brooks*, CB Marcus Hudson*.

Analysis: Cap or no cap, the 49ers could be one team motivated to make a big free-agent splash with a new stadium on the horizon. An interesting factor that could come into play is a need to go beyond the draft to bring in new offensive personnel better-suited for a potential pass-oriented shift in philosophy should Alex Smith remain the main man under center. The one player the team is definitely expected to re-sign is Aubrayo Franklin, who many league observers believe is playing at a Pro Bowl level this season. But a far bigger priority than any of the players on the above list is a well-deserved new deal in the not-too-distant future for Patrick Willis, who is widely considered the league's best overall young defender. Aside from Franklin, there do not appear to be any surefire keepers. Matt ­Wilhelm could stick around with Jeff Ulbrich likely to retire due to concussion issues. The team doesn't really know what it's got in Tony Pashos, who suffered a season-ending injury not long after it obtained him earlier this season. Barry Sims has played surprisingly well in place of the injured Joe Staley at left tackle, but he doesn't play the right side real well, which could limit his long-term appeal. ­Arnaz Battle's days seem numbered, with younger receivers now establishing themselves. Mark Roman and Marcus Hudson are players on whom the Niners could wait to make a decision until after the next draft. It's unlikely they will keep both Dré Bly and Walt Harris, with the latter probably a better bet to split the scene.

 

Seattle Seahawks

Potential UFAs: WR Nate Burleson, FB Justin Griffith, OLB D.D. Lewis, CB Ken Lucas, PK Olindo Mare, OT Damion McIntosh, S Lawyer Milloy, DE Cory Redding, QB Seneca Wallace.

Potential RFAs: OT Brandon Frye, ILB Lance Laury*, WR Ben Obomanu, P Jon Ryan*, OG Rob Sims*, C Chris Spencer*, DE Darryl Tapp*.

Analysis: Look for the Seahawks to be relatively prudent in free agency and concentrate much more on the draft with three high choices to look forward to. Seattle traditionally prefers to take care of its own players, and this year should be no exception, with starting offensive linemen Rob Sims and Chris Spencer, starting FB Justin Griffith, P Jon Ryan, PK Olindo Mare, special-teams co-captain Lance Laury and Seneca Wallace, a willing backup QB as well as an intriguing "Wildcat" weapon, heading a lengthy list of likely keepers. Tough decisions will have to be made on Nate Burleson, Darryl Tapp, Ken Lucas and Cory Redding. Burleson continues to display big-time flashes but also has a tendency to disappear, especially on the road. Tapp provides lots of energy and enthusiasm, but he has only one sack this season. Lucas has not played nearly as well as the team had hoped he would and is having trouble fending off the feisty Josh Wilson for a starting role. The team redid Redding's deal when it obtained him from Detroit, but after looking great in the offseason, he has looked mostly ordinary so far this season.

 

Check out our list of prospective 2010 AFC free agents.

 

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