| Rk. |
Free agent |
Type |
2007 team |
2008 team |
Comment |
| Quarterbacks |
| 1 |
Derek Anderson |
RFA |
Cleveland |
Cleveland |
Strong 2007 play pushed Brady Quinn into the background |
| 2 |
Josh McCown |
UFA |
Oakland |
Miami |
Some evaluators say he's simply been a victim of playing on bad teams over the years |
| 3 |
Todd Collins |
UFA |
Washington |
Washington |
Played like a No. 1 quarterback at end of last season |
| 4 |
Daunte Culpepper |
UFA |
Oakland |
|
Mobility is a concern |
| 5 |
Billy Volek |
UFA |
San Diego |
San Diego |
Reliable backup and capable short-term starter |
| 6 |
Byron Leftwich |
cut |
Atlanta |
|
Career is at a crossroads after being cut by Falcons |
| Running backs |
| 1 |
Marion Barber |
RFA |
Dallas |
|
Routinely runs through first-tackle attempts |
| 2 |
Michael Turner |
UFA |
San Diego |
Atlanta |
Falcons counting on him to be a workhorse |
| 3 |
Julius Jones |
UFA |
Dallas |
Seattle |
Replacement for Shaun Alexander? |
| 4 |
DeShaun Foster |
cut |
Carolina |
San Francisco |
Can be a breakaway threat, but longest run last season was only 20 yards |
| 5 |
Leonard Weaver |
RFA |
Seattle |
Seattle |
Best of the fullbacks available |
| 6 |
Derrick Ward |
UFA |
N.Y. Giants |
N.Y. Giants |
Change-of-pace back's career took off last season |
| 7 |
Warrick Dunn |
cut |
Atlanta |
Tampa Bay |
Character, leadership ability are selling points |
| 8 |
Chris Brown |
UFA |
Tennessee |
Houston |
Slashing No. 2 back |
| 9 |
Ron Dayne |
UFA |
Houston |
|
Rushed for a career-high 773 yards last season |
| 10 |
T.J. Duckett |
UFA |
Detroit |
Seattle |
Succeeded in a limited role for Lions |
| 11 |
Tony Richardson |
UFA |
Minnesota |
N.Y. Jets |
Made the Pro Bowl last season as FB at age 36 |
| 12 |
Tatum Bell |
UFA |
Detroit |
Detroit |
Very good speed, but ball security, toughness are problematic |
| 13 |
Aaron Stecker |
UFA |
New Orleans |
New Orleans |
Dependable backup can fill a variety of roles and start in a pinch |
| Wide receivers |
| 1 |
Randy Moss |
UFA |
New England |
New England |
Caught a record-setting 23 TDs last season |
| 2 |
Donté Stallworth |
UFA |
New England |
Cleveland |
Evaluators have mixed feelings about him |
| 3 |
D.J. Hackett |
UFA |
Seattle |
Carolina |
Athletic, physical West Coast receiver |
| 4 |
Bernard Berrian |
UFA |
Chicago |
Minnesota |
The Vikings' new No. 1 receiver |
| 5 |
Javon Walker |
cut |
Denver |
Oakland |
Knee issues are a major concern; if he overcomes them, he can still be a difference-maker |
| 6 |
Jerry Porter |
UFA |
Oakland |
Jacksonville |
Some question his character, but he's a proven starter with some big-play ability |
| 7 |
Bryant Johnson |
UFA |
Arizona |
San Francisco |
Gets his chance to get out of Fitzgerald and Boldin's shadow |
| 8 |
David Patten |
UFA |
New Orleans |
New Orleans |
Can still get deep |
| 9 |
Devery Henderson |
UFA |
New Orleans |
New Orleans |
Strictly a vertical threat |
| 10 |
Ernest Wilford |
UFA |
Jacksonville |
Miami |
Tall, physical red-zone threat |
| 11 |
Isaac Bruce |
cut |
St. Louis |
San Francisco |
Rams stalwart — he even played one season in Anaheim — was cut for salary-cap reasons |
| 12 |
Nate Washington |
RFA |
Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh |
Has potential to develop into a No. 2 receiver; needs to be more consistent |
| 13 |
Marty Booker |
cut |
Miami |
Chicago |
Will have every chance to play a big role in second stint with Bears |
| 14 |
Jabar Gaffney |
UFA |
New England |
New England |
Thrived as defenses were preoccupied with Patriots' many pass-catching threats |
| Tight ends |
| 1 |
L.J. Smith |
FFA |
Philadelphia |
Philadelphia |
Dependable pass catcher |
| 2 |
Alge Crumpler |
cut |
Atlanta |
Tennessee |
Still one of the better all-around players at his position, but knee troubles are a concern |
| 3 |
Bubba Franks |
cut |
Green Bay |
N.Y. Jets |
Best days are behind him, but brings value as a No. 2 tight end |
| 4 |
Bo Scaife |
RFA |
Tennessee |
|
One of Tennessee's more dependable targets |
| 5 |
Ben Utecht |
RFA |
Indianapolis |
Cincinnati |
Has caught 68 passes the last two seasons |
| Offensive tackles |
| 1 |
Jordan Gross |
FFA |
Carolina |
Carolina |
Career took a star turn in '07 |
| 2 |
Flozell Adams |
UFA |
Dallas |
Dallas |
Struck deal to stay in Dallas one day before free agency started |
| 3 |
Stacy Andrews |
FFA |
Cincinnati |
Cincinnati |
Can also play guard; Bengals were not going to let him hit market |
| 4 |
Damien Woody |
UFA |
Detroit |
N.Y. Jets |
Now part of a revamped Jets O-line |
| 5 |
David Stewart |
RFA |
Tennessee |
|
Titans would like to sign him for the long term |
| 6 |
Max Starks |
TFA |
Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh |
Massive right tackle has slow feet but is a capable starter |
| 7 |
Trai Essex |
RFA |
Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh |
Three-year backup with some potential |
| 8 |
Shane Olivea |
cut |
San Diego |
|
Fifty-seven career starts |
| Offensive guards |
| 1 |
Alan Faneca |
UFA |
Pittsburgh |
N.Y. Jets |
More accomplished than any of the guards who struck it rich last offseason |
| 2 |
Jason Brown |
RFA |
Baltimore |
|
One of the more promising players at his position |
| 3 |
Jacob Bell |
UFA |
Tennessee |
St. Louis |
Has made 46 career starts |
| 4 |
Justin Smiley |
UFA |
San Francisco |
Miami |
Played in only eight games last season; when healthy, can be an above-average starter |
| 5 |
Maurice Williams |
UFA |
Jacksonville |
Jacksonville |
Impressed at guard last season |
| 6 |
Jake Scott |
UFA |
Indianapolis |
Tennessee |
Titans made a push for him after losing Jacob Bell |
| 7 |
Larry Allen |
UFA |
San Francisco |
|
Said to be contemplating retirement |
| Centers |
| 1 |
Jeff Faine |
UFA |
New Orleans |
Tampa Bay |
Bucccaneers made him their top free-agent target |
| 2 |
Casey Wiegmann |
UFA |
Kansas City |
Denver |
Has logged 136 career starts |
| 3 |
Jeremy Newberry |
UFA |
Oakland |
|
Capable starter, but has a history of injuries |
| Defensive ends |
| 1 |
Jared Allen |
FFA |
Kansas City |
|
May have been the best defensive player in football in '07; reportedly on trading block |
| 2 |
Justin Smith |
UFA |
Cincinnati |
San Francisco |
Durability, dependability and athleticism are assets |
| 3 |
Antwan Odom |
UFA |
Tennessee |
Cincinnati |
Thrived as a pass-rushing DLE last season; Bengals signed him to replace Justin Smith |
| 4 |
Chris Canty |
RFA |
Dallas |
|
Starting to hit his stride |
| 5 |
Travis LaBoy |
UFA |
Tennessee |
Arizona |
Ability to pressure the passer his greatest asset |
| 6 |
Bobby McCray |
UFA |
Jacksonville |
New Orleans |
Comes off disappointing season but has potential |
| 7 |
Marques Douglas |
UFA |
San Francisco |
Tampa Bay |
Run-stopping end |
| 8 |
Kevin Carter |
cut |
Tampa Bay |
Tampa Bay |
Strong at the point of attack |
| 9 |
Jevon Kearse |
cut |
Philadelphia |
Tennessee |
Looking to rekindle his career after struggling in '07 with Eagles |
| 10 |
Antonio Smith |
RFA |
Arizona |
Arizona |
Came into his own last season |
| Defensive tackles |
| 1 |
Albert Haynesworth |
FFA |
Tennessee |
|
Was dominant in 2007 after years of not playing to his potential |
| 2 |
Corey Williams |
FFA |
Green Bay |
Cleveland |
Traded to Browns for second-round pick |
| 3 |
Tommy Kelly |
UFA |
Oakland |
Oakland |
Signed seven-year, $50.5 million deal to stay in Oakland; versatile, but coming off a knee injury |
| 4 |
Jovan Haye |
RFA |
Tampa Bay |
|
Quick inside pass rusher |
| 5 |
Rod Coleman |
cut |
Atlanta |
|
Injury history a major concern |
| 6 |
Darwin Walker |
cut |
Chicago |
|
Disappointed in one-year stint in Chicago |
| 7 |
Spencer Johnson |
UFA |
Minnesota |
Buffalo |
Solid rotation player |
| 8 |
Grady Jackson |
UFA |
Jacksonville |
|
Run stuffer |
| Linebackers |
| 1 |
Terrell Suggs |
FFA |
Baltimore |
|
Pass rusher with the potential to be special |
| 2 |
Lance Briggs |
UFA |
Chicago |
Chicago |
Surprise, surprise: He'll be back with Bears in '08 |
| 3 |
Karlos Dansby |
FFA |
Arizona |
Arizona |
Has starred in 3-4 and 4-3 schemes |
| 4 |
Calvin Pace |
UFA |
Arizona |
N.Y. Jets |
Found a niche as pass-rushing OLB |
| 5 |
Landon Johnson |
UFA |
Cincinnati |
Carolina |
Can play all three LB spots in a 4-3 |
| 6 |
Michael Boley |
RFA |
Atlanta |
Atlanta |
Notched 109 tackles last season |
| 7 |
Kawika Mitchell |
UFA |
N.Y. Giants |
Buffalo |
Steady starter |
| 8 |
Demorrio Williams |
UFA |
Atlanta |
Kansas City |
Speedy, smallish linebacker an asset in pass coverage |
| 9 |
Reggie Torbor |
UFA |
N.Y. Giants |
Miami |
Strong-side 'backer who can rush the passer |
| 10 |
Tedy Bruschi |
UFA |
New England |
New England |
Superb instincts and leadership ability |
| 11 |
Clark Haggans |
UFA |
Pittsburgh |
Arizona |
Has 32½ career sacks |
| 12 |
Rosevelt Colvin |
cut |
New England |
|
Struggled to stay healthy with Patriots |
| 13 |
Victor Hobson |
UFA |
N.Y. Jets |
New England |
Solid in pass coverage; 57 career starts |
| 14 |
Boss Bailey |
UFA |
Detroit |
Denver |
Undersized but athletic |
| 15 |
Danny Clark |
UFA |
Houston |
N.Y. Giants |
Versatility, leadership skills and special-teams ability make him valuable |
| 16 |
Dan Morgan |
cut |
Carolina |
New Orleans |
Has a history of injuries |
| 17 |
Brendon Ayanbadejo |
UFA |
Chicago |
Baltimore |
Special-teams ace |
| Cornerbacks |
| 1 |
Asante Samuel |
UFA |
New England |
Philadelphia |
The new centerpiece of Philly's secondary |
| 2 |
Nnamdi Asomugha |
FFA |
Oakland |
|
Exclusive franchise tag llikely keeps him with Raiders for at least one more season |
| 3 |
Marcus Trufant |
FFA |
Seattle |
Seattle |
Put it all together in fifth NFL season |
| 4 |
Drayton Florence |
UFA |
San Diego |
Jacksonville |
Capable starter and very good nickel back |
| 5 |
Domonique Foxworth |
RFA |
Denver |
Denver |
Key component of Denver's "sub" packages |
| 6 |
Eric Green |
RFA |
Arizona |
Arizona |
Cardinals like what they saw from him last season |
| 7 |
Andre Dyson |
cut |
N.Y. Jets |
|
Has 22 career interceptions, but he's missed 12 games in the past two seasons |
| Safeties |
| 1 |
O.J. Atogwe |
RFA |
St. Louis |
|
Led NFC in interceptions last season |
| 2 |
Ken Hamlin |
FFA |
Dallas |
Dallas |
Likely would have drawn considerable interest if tag hadn't been applied |
| 3 |
Madieu Williams |
UFA |
Cincinnati |
Minnesota |
Durability is the most pressing question with him, but athleticism, versatility are assets |
| 4 |
Gibril Wilson |
UFA |
N.Y. Giants |
Oakland |
His profile rose on Super Bowl-champion defense |
| 5 |
Yeremiah Bell |
UFA |
Miami |
Miami |
Coming off an Achilles injury; impressed scouts two seasons ago |
| 6 |
Eugene Wilson |
UFA |
New England |
Tampa Bay |
Can also play cornerback |
| 7 |
Will Demps |
UFA |
Houston |
Houston |
Pro Bowl alternate in '07 |
| 8 |
Chris Crocker |
UFA |
Atlanta |
Miami |
Can play free or strong safety |
| 9 |
Marlon McCree |
cut |
San Diego |
Denver |
Will compete for a starting job with Broncos |
| 10 |
C.C. Brown |
RFA |
Houston |
Houston |
Defended eight passes last season
|
| Punters |
| 1 |
Dustin Colquitt |
RFA |
Kansas City |
Kansas City |
One of the best punters in the game |
| 2 |
Michael Koenen |
RFA |
Atlanta |
Atlanta |
Also can attempt long field goals |
| 3 |
Matt Turk |
UFA |
Houston |
Houston |
Tied for fourth in AFC in net average (37.9) in '07 |
| Placekickers |
| 1 |
Josh Brown |
UFA |
Seattle |
St. Louis |
Hit a career-high 28 FGs last season; Rams signed him to replace the retired Jeff Wilkins |
| 2 |
Rob Bironas |
RFA |
Tennessee |
|
Missed only four FGs last season en route to Pro Bowl appearance |
| 3 |
Jason Elam |
UFA |
Denver |
Atlanta |
Still going strong (54-of-60 on FGs the past two seasons) |
| Return specialists |
| 1 |
André Davis |
UFA |
Houston |
Houston |
Returned three kickoffs for TDs in '07; was Houston's top vertical threat when Andre Johnson was sidelined |
| 2 |
B.J. Sams |
UFA |
Baltimore |
Kansas City |
Experienced returner, but doesn't have extra gear elite returners boast and doesn't play another position well |
