In lean market, Peppers, Dansby are biggest prizes
Article By cbrown.tsn on 20th February, 2010
NFL free agency will be less frantic this year. With no collective bargaining in place, only free agents with six or more years of service are unrestricted. Meanwhile, some prominent free agents are likely to be designated with the franchise tag by the Feb. 25 deadline.
"There are not as many free agents out there this year," Texans owner Bob McNair told reporters at a news conference last week.
Things will remain fluid between now and the start of free agency on March 5. Some free agents will agree to new contracts. Some veterans will be released, once teams decide that their 2010 contract terms are too costly.
Safety Darren Sharper, a 13-year NFL veteran, played in 14 regular-season games for the Saints in 2009. But as things stand today, here is how things are shaping up for the top unrestricted free agents:
Expect them to be tagged and stay put Aubrayo Franklin, NT, 49ers. He has become a valuable part of the defense, keeping blockers away from star inside linebacker Patrick Willis. The 49ers think they can win the NFC West next season, but they won't if they let talented assets go. Franklin will either be re-signed or be hit with the franchise tag. Tag number: $7.033 million.
Casey Hampton, NT, Steelers. If the two sides can't work out a deal, he is likely to be franchised, though there's a slim chance the Steelers will let him go. At age 32, he is still an effective player, but don't be surprised if the Steelers draft a nose tackle. Tag number: $7.003 million.
Ryan Pickett, DT, Packers. He wants to stay in Green Bay, and the Packers want him to stay. That means he is staying, either with a new deal or with the tag. Tag number: $7.003 million.
Richard Seymour, DE, Raiders. They traded a first-round draft pick to the Patriots to get him last year. So letting him go, without compensation, would make no sense. His agent is trying to forge a new deal. But if an agreement...
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"There are not as many free agents out there this year," Texans owner Bob McNair told reporters at a news conference last week.
Things will remain fluid between now and the start of free agency on March 5. Some free agents will agree to new contracts. Some veterans will be released, once teams decide that their 2010 contract terms are too costly.
Safety Darren Sharper, a 13-year NFL veteran, played in 14 regular-season games for the Saints in 2009. But as things stand today, here is how things are shaping up for the top unrestricted free agents:
Expect them to be tagged and stay put Aubrayo Franklin, NT, 49ers. He has become a valuable part of the defense, keeping blockers away from star inside linebacker Patrick Willis. The 49ers think they can win the NFC West next season, but they won't if they let talented assets go. Franklin will either be re-signed or be hit with the franchise tag. Tag number: $7.033 million.
Casey Hampton, NT, Steelers. If the two sides can't work out a deal, he is likely to be franchised, though there's a slim chance the Steelers will let him go. At age 32, he is still an effective player, but don't be surprised if the Steelers draft a nose tackle. Tag number: $7.003 million.
Ryan Pickett, DT, Packers. He wants to stay in Green Bay, and the Packers want him to stay. That means he is staying, either with a new deal or with the tag. Tag number: $7.003 million.
Richard Seymour, DE, Raiders. They traded a first-round draft pick to the Patriots to get him last year. So letting him go, without compensation, would make no sense. His agent is trying to forge a new deal. But if an agreement...
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