NFL Free Agent Rumors

Jones was a huge first-round bust, but would provide depth. Jones is eighth in the NFL Free Agent Outside Linebacker Rankings, but that's solely based on potential. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Minter's wish is to be reunited with Todd Bowles. Minter is seventh in our NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Larry Fitzgerald may not be around much longer, while Michael Floyd is gone. Garcon would be a great No. 2. He's third in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Peter King speculated that Cutler could go to Arizona, but apparently that won't be the case. The Cardinals have stated that they want a long-term answer at quarterback. -Walter

Cutler would back up Carson Palmer for a year, though he'd probably see time in 2017 because of how injury-prone Palmer is. Cutler would then start in 2018 and beyond. This would be a nice move for Arizona, as Cutler seems like a great fit in Bruce Arians' offense. -Walter

Arizona would be foolish to let Jones get away, as he's one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL. Jones is listed atop our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Palmer was rumored to be headed into retirement, but he'll return for his 15th season. It's been speculated that Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald were tied at the hip, so we can assume Fitzgerald will return as well. We have Arizona taking Palmer's successor in the third round of the 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Palmer hinted at retirement, and this is an even stronger sign. Palmer could still return for one year, but no one should be surprised if he hangs up his cleats. -Walter

According to Ian Rapoport, Palmer is "tired [and] worn down, and trying to see how his body responds." This was evident by Palmer's play in 2016, as he struggled in many games. One prominent NFL general manager told Rapoport that Palmer has played his final down in the NFL. If all of this is true, the Cardinals NFL Team Needs page will be updated. -Walter

Poe is reportedly still on the market because of back issues, but his signing comes with great upside. Poe is the second-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Running backs have no market, which is why Burkhead is auditioning to be Atlanta's No. 3 runner. Burkhead is 10th in the NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Only the Colts are running a 3-4 of those three, so this is a bit odd. Poe is coming off an injury-laden year, but is still sixth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

McClain would be solid depth addition for both teams. He's 20th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Mitchell is No. 17 in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings, so the team that signs him shouldn't be too excited. -Walter

Baltimore needs a center after trading Jeremy Zuttah. Mangold is the top player available in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings page.  -Walter

Baltimore has to find a cornerback to play across from Jimmy Smith. Claiborne is the third-best-remaining player in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

The Browns have the financial edge because they have the most cap space in the NFL. Then again, Jefferson would have to play for the Browns. If he cares about his career, he'll sign with the Ravens. Jefferson is 15th in our NFL Free Agent Top 100 Rankings. -Walter

Williams is a stud nose tackle, ranking third in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. Losing him would be a big blow. -Walter

Baltimore already stated that it wants a possession receiver, and Marshall is the type of big wideout Joe Flacco likes throwing to. Marshall is ninth in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Elam missed all of 2015 with a torn bicep, and most of 2016 with a knee issue. Elam now has drug charges added to his resume, so he may never play in the NFL again.  -Walter

There will be options in free agency, and the draft is deep at receiver. Here's a look at our 2017 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Prospect Rankings. -Walter

The Ravens are prioritizing other free agents and believe they can obtain a cheaper replacement for Wagner, who had a great year. Wagner is No. 2 in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Marshall is the type of big possession receiver Joe Flacco has enjoyed throwing to over the years. He hasn't had one in the past couple of seasons, however. -Walter

Some of the top free agent veteran wideouts include Alshon Jeffery and Pierre Garcon. -Walter

Brown was a three-down linebacker for the Bills last year, but struggled. He may not be a good fit for the new defense, plus he's an impending free agent in 2018. There's no much appeal here, so the Bills probably wouldn't get anything better than a sixth-round pick. -Walter

Brown is one of the better free agents still available. He's 44th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Buffalo could use depth at linebacker, and Robinson would certainly be a quality backup. Robinson is 17th in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

The Bills lost Stephon Gilmore and need a viable replacement. Shead played well in 2016, but it's unknown how he'll perform outside of Seattle's system. Shead is eighth in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

That's about right for Holmes, who is 43rd in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Smith is going to visit Buffalo on Sunday. The Bills are desperate for right tackle help, and Smith as the ability to offer an upgrade, but he's been a big disappointment. Smith is 11th in the NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

They backed out once they heard the insanity the Bears were offering. It's confirmed tht Chicago is the only team interested in Glennon at above $10 million per season. -Walter

Both teams need tight ends, but they better not overpay for him with so many promising rookie tight ends in this class. Cook is right behind Martellus Bennett at No. 2 in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

All three teams need tight ends, especially the Jaguars, who traded Julius Thomas to Miami. That said, teams would be foolish to overpay Bennett because of all the great tight ends in the 2017 NFL Draft class. Bennett is atop the 2017 NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

This is a great move. Taylor is a solid quarterback and was far from the problem in Buffalo. I never could've imagined the Bills keeping Taylor after the stunt they pulled in Week 17 last year, but they've apparently kissed and made up. I'll have a grade for this soon. -Walter

The Bears are as well, but they've previously been linked to him. Buffalo has a huge void at right tackle, and Wagner is No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

As are the Browns. Juszczyk is one of the top fullbacks in the NFL, so it's hardly a surprise that there's a strong market for him. -Walter

That leaves... the Bears? If so, why is Glennon set to make $15 million per year when only one team is interested in him? It truly makes no sense, so the Bears will earn the Millen of all Millen grades if they pay that much to Glennon, who didn't even crack our NFL Top 100 Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Aiken was criminally underutilized in Baltimore last year, so he could provide some value. Aiken is 15th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Crawford is 33rd in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings, so he wouldn't help any of these teams. -Walter

Only the Bills would get rid of a viable starting quarterback for no reason. The Bills are in complete disarray, but they could do well to completely bottom out to win the Sam Darnold sweepstakes. I have Taylor going to the Browns in my 2017 NFL Offseason Quarterback Destinations page. -Walter

Gilmore struggled last year, so the Bills naturally don't want to give him $15 million in 2017. Gilmore is fifth in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

The Bills need to free up cap space to re-sign Tyrod Taylor, and Williams' cap number is north of $8 million. -Walter

Previous and more confident reports have said that the Bills will move on from Taylor. If the Bills keep Taylor, they'll have to pay him about $31 million over the next two years. -Walter

The Bills will apparently be moving on from Tyrod Taylor. There will be plenty of talented quarterbacks next year; check out my 2018 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Romo may not want to go there, however. He wants to play for a winner, and Buffalo has just one viable downfield threat, Sammy Watkins, who hasn't been able to stay healthy. -Walter

It's nice a good sign for the Bills that their new regime can't cater the system to their best player. Coaches who value system over personnel always fail. Alexander notched 12.5 sacks in 2016. He's No. 2 in our NFL Free Agent Outside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Peppers would be returning home to the team that originally drafted him in 2002. He's obviously a shell of his former self, but he can still play well, so he would help out a bit. Peppers is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

The Broncos are also in the mix. All three of these teams are desperate for offensive tackles. Okung is right behind Andrew Whitworth as the No. 2 player in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Church would fill a big need for the Panthers at safety. He's coming off a great year and is fourth in our NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. -Walter

Kalil is only ninth in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings, but the Panthers are desperate for exterior blocking. -Walter

The Panthers need help at wideout, but Cruz isn't the answer, as he hasn't been the same since tearing his patellar tendon. Cruz is 18th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Jonathan Stewart is an injury-prone 30-year-old, so the Panthers will strongly consider Leonard Fournette (or even Dalvin Cook) if he falls to them at No. 8. Fournette is second on our 2017 NFL Draft Big Board. -Walter

Cutting Stewart, 30 in March, would save more than $6 million in cap space. -Walter

Chicago got rid of Jay Cutler, but Mark Sanchez is so much worse. Sanchez is not a good reserve signal-caller; he's 30th in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Jenkins is just a reserve run-stuffing nose tackle. He's 34th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Patterson would carry on Chicago's tradition of having a great return game if he happens to sign with the Bears. Patterson is 10th in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, but only because of his ability as a return specialist. -Walter

Chicago has Zach Miller, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy. It would be nice to steal Cook away from the arch-rival Packers, provided he doesn't cost very much. Cook is second in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

Chicago keeps missing out on free agents outside of its new overpaid quarterback, but Ryan would help make up for it. Ryan is 18th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

That's a lot of money for a receiver who has trouble staying on the field. Also, I can't blame Jeffery for not wanting to return to Chicago because the prospect of playing with Mike Glennon doesn't seem great. Jeffery is 23rd in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

The Bears missed out on Stephon Gilmore, but are now pursuing a better cornerback to fix their secondary woes. Bouye is atop the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

And yet, the Bears were bidding against themselves. SMH. Glennon will somehow be earning more than twice as much as Brian Hoyer despite being strictly worse than Hoyer. Glennon is behind Hoyer in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

There was reported interest, but Gilmore is reportedly fielding calls from other teams now. Gilmore is fifth in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

The Bears are as well, but they've previously been linked to him. Buffalo has a huge void at right tackle, and Wagner is No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Oh, Bears... It'll be interesting to see how much Chicago is paying Glennon, considering that they were the only team interested in signing Glennon. It must be reminded that Glennon is beneath Brian Hoyer in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

It was reported earlier that Philadelphia is already talking to Bouye. Given that Bouye is atop our 2017 NFL Free Agent Cornerback Prospect Rankings, it's understandable that all of these teams have such interest in the Texan star. -Walter

That leaves... the Bears? If so, why is Glennon set to make $15 million per year when only one team is interested in him? It truly makes no sense, so the Bears will earn the Millen of all Millen grades if they pay that much to Glennon, who didn't even crack our NFL Top 100 Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Gilmore is coming off a down year, but is still fifth in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. The Bears need a top cornerback, and Gilmore would certainly fill that void. -Walter

Chicago has a great interior offensive line, but the tackles are lacking. Wagner is the top right tackle in the NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings, and will earn big money. -Walter

Chicago would be strengthening its return game, all while acquiring a tantalizing athlete who hasn't developed, but still has potential. Patterson is 10th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, but only because he's such a great return specialist. This would be a nice signing - assuming it's for a reasonable price - as the Bears would be poaching a valuable player from a rival. -Walter

That might be because the Bears are willing to pay him the most money. The front office might as well begin updating their resumes if they decide to rely on Glennon leading them to the playoffs. -Walter

Holmes is 42nd in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, so I'm not sure why. He'd provide depth at most. -Walter

Hoyer did a good job in relief of Jay Cutler prior to getting hurt. He's a great backup, as he's second in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. He would be a better option than Mike Glennon. -Walter

Jet fans better hope that it's not that big of a push, as Glennon is this offseason's Brock Osweiler. Glennon is third in the underwhelming NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

While Glennon is an overrated, two-star free agent, Gilmore is No. 26 in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings list. -Walter

Chicago won't be franchising Alshon Jeffery, and Dickerson reports that the two sides are far apart on compensation. Jeffery is No. 2 in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Good luck with that, Chicago. Even a deal for an eighth-round pick seems unlikely. Cutler should be released soon. -Walter

La Canfora cites that getting Garoppolo is Chicago's top priority. Also, the Bears aren't willing to surrender the third-overall pick. Chicago's second-rounder is a fair price. -Walter

Minter already visited the Colts. Both Indianapolis and Cincinnati are hurting for linebackers, so Minter signing with either team would make a lot of sense. Minter is seventh in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Cincinnati needs linebacker help, but Keenan Robinson is not the answer. Robinson is 17th in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

The Bengals certainly have enough money to sign him after letting Kevin Zeitler and Andrew Whitworth walk. Barwin struggled in Philadelphia's 4-3 after thriving in the 3-4, so it wouldn't make much sense for him to sign in Cincinnati. -Walter

If you're wondering why the Jets would deal a talented, young defensive lineman for a backup quarterback with a lollipop arm, it's because Richardson has an extensive history of off-the-field issues, which the Bengals don't really care about. Cincinnati would still have to offer a draft pick or two to make the deal even. -Walter

I think I have more of a chance of becoming the Queen of England than the Bengals do of getting a second-round pick for A.J. McCarron, but it's cute that they're dreaming big. -Walter

It's being reported that a deal is already in place. Whitworth, despite being 35, is atop our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings, so the Bengals would be crazy to let him get away. -Walter

The question is if there will actually be any trade offers for McCarron, given that there are so many quarterbacking options this offseason. -Walter

Smith spent one season with the Vikings, and he barely played because of torn triceps. Smith thrived in Cincinnati for the most part. He's No. 10 in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

If so, Cincinnati will lose one of the top guards in the NFL. Zeitler, who ranks No. 1 in our NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings, is set to earn a mammoth contract this offseason. -Walter

Jones was arrested on four charges this month, and the Bengals would save $6.8 million by releasing him. Jones has been great over the years, but showed signs of regression in 2016. He'll turn 34 in September. -Walter

McDougald is an underrated free agent safety; he's 66th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. The Browns are desperate at safety, and McDougald would help. -Walter

The NFL tabloids wrote Tuesday that the Browns were attempting to acquire Cousins, but Mary Kay Cabot has reported that Cleveland is unwilling to part with the required compensation, even though the team has a billion draft picks. I'm sure the Browns would like Cousins, but Washington's asking price is too high, especially considering that Cousins will hit the market next spring. The 49ers are the favorites to land Cousins then anyway. -Walter

Smith doesn't really fit into Hue Jackson's offense. The Chargers, meanwhile, could potentially develop Smith to be Philip Rivers' successor, though that's a long shot. Smith is eighth in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

I thought I was at my fiancee's sister's wedding this afternoon. Instead, I was apparently transported through a portal to a weird, alternate dimension where overpriced, crappy quarterbacks are traded for second-day picks. Who do the Browns think they arei that they can get a third-round pick for Osweiler? The Texans GAVE the Browns a second-rounder just to take Osweiler! -Walter

Yeah, good luck with that. Osweiler, at $16 million, has absolutely no value. The Browns could literally request just a ham sandwich back for Osweiler, and the other 31 teams would all decline. Cleveland could decide to cut Osweiler, but with so much cap space, why not try to develop him? -Walter

Wow, what the hell is this, the NBA? I can't recall there being too many salary dumps in the NFL, but now we have one. I'll have grades on this shortly in the NFL Free Agent Grades page. -Walter

Tretter won't be as good for the Browns as he was for the Packers, but he would be an enormous upgrade over the anemic Cameron Erving. Tretter is second in the NFL Free Agent Center Rankings. -Walter

The Browns have the financial edge because they have the most cap space in the NFL. Then again, Jefferson would have to play for the Browns. If he cares about his career, he'll sign with the Ravens. Jefferson is 15th in our NFL Free Agent Top 100 Rankings. -Walter

Cleveland's secondary never recovered from losing Tashaun Gipson. Jefferson would provide a huge boost, as he's third in the NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. -Walter

Zeitler is a stud guard, coming in at No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Top 100 Rankings. Zeitler is going to command a massive contract, but all three of these teams can afford to pay him the big bucks he deserves. -Walter

It may sound humorous that the Browns are so intrigued by a fullback, but Juszczyk is a 4.5-star free agent and the top player on our NFL Free Agent Fullback Rankings. -Walter

Aiken was criminally underutilized in Baltimore last year, so he could provide some value. Aiken is 15th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

There is a connection between the Browns and Taylor, which I mentioned in the Predicted NFL Offseason Quarterback Destinations. With the Browns almost certainly taking Myles Garrett, acquiring Taylor makes a lot of sense. -Walter

It figures that the Browns would lose yet another one of their few talented players despite having massive amounts of cap space. Pryor is atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Kaepernick makes no sense, as he doesn't fit the system, and he wouldn't be much of an upgrade over Cody Kessler. Kaepernick is expected to opt out of his deal soon. -Walter

Manziel has gotten his act together (for now), so it's understandable that teams would be interested. The problem is that they won't be able to rely on Manziel staying clean. Manziel is 17th in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

They must not have watched McCown play in 2016, as he was atrocious. McCown is listed behind Vince Young and Johnny Manziel in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

It was reported earlier that Pryor would be tagged. Pryor will command a big contract, as he's listed atop the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

This has to be thrilling for the Browns, as Pryor is atop the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. The Browns have a ton of cap space, so they can afford to keep Pryor. -Walter

Lee worked with Taylor for two years in Buffalo. Taylor is a solid starting quarterback who would be a massive upgrade over what the Browns currently have. He'd provide some stability, though signing him wouldn't preclude Cleveland from taking a quarterback on Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft. Check here for the 2017 NFL Draft Quarterback Prospect Rankings. -Walter

It makes sense, as the Browns will miss out on the top quarterback(s) if they select Myles Garrett No. 1 overall. NFL team sources believe Garoppolo is worth a second-day pick, so the Browns could trade No. 33 to the Patriots.  -Walter

Jamie Collins has been re-signed, so the Browns can franchise their other prominent free agent. Pryor is atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

This would be an important move for the Browns, as Collins is atop our 2017 NFL Free Agent Outside Linebacker Rankings.  -Walter

The Bills foolishly played games with Taylor and will likely be losing a solid quarterback as a result. Taylor seems like a decent fit for Hue Jackson's offense. -Walter

Dallas needs safety help after losing Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox, but Blanton is not the answer. Blanton is 40th in the NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. -Walter

It was reported that Dallas would cut Romo, but then Jerry Jones got this crazy idea that he could still trade his long-time veteran quarterback despite his absurd price tag. The sooner Jones realizes he's wrong, the sooner Romo can find a new home. -Walter

So much for Romo being a free agent. The Cowboys will presumably deal him to either Houston or Denver, and it makes sense because there's bound to be heavy competition between the two teams for his services. The Cowboys might as well get something for him. -Walter

So... why would teams offer a trade if the Cowboys are going to release him. That makes no sense, but I guess it doesn't matter because teams weren't going to trade for Romo at his salary. I have Romo going to the Texans in my NFL Offseason Quarterback Predictions. -Walter

McCown was awful last year, but perhaps he'll be a functional No. 2 quarterback behind Dallas' elite offensive line. -Walter

This refutes an earlier report. This is misinformation season, after all, so it's not a surprise to see contradictions like this. Jackson has been rumored to Tampa the most. Jackson is fifth in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

New England seems like a weird fit, but Dallas makes more sense, as the team is desperate for a No. 2 receiver. Jackson would continue his tour of the NFC East, to the chagrin of the Giants, though it remains to be seen how he and Dez Bryant would mesh together. Jackson is 39th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

The Eagles and 49ers have expressed interest as well. Britt makes way more sense for Dallas than San Francisco, as he'd likely be more motivated playing for a winner. Britt would fill a big need for Dallas. -Walter

So much for the three-way trade with the 49ers. Romo is likely to go to the Broncos or Texans. Charlie Campbell reported that the Broncos will intently pursue Tony Romo. -Walter

Good luck with that. Morris averaged 3.5 yards per carry behind one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. The year before, he mustered just a 3.7 YPC figure in Washington. Morris appears to be washed up. -Walter

I suppose Dallas thinks Peterson would command too much money. Peterson was added to the 2017 NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings today, where he's ranked second. -Walter

Dallas has interest in Adrian Peterson, but Charles would be a great consolation prize as Ezekiel Elliott's new backup. Charles, released today, is sixth in our NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Peterson seemed worn down last year, but he'd be an incredible backup/insurance policy behind Ezekiel Elliott. Peterson would go from running behind the league's worst offensive line to the NFL's best blocking unit. -Walter

The Cowboys would be able to trade Romo if he had a lower salary, but he simply costs too much right now. Romo will be slotted alongside Kirk Cousins in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings once he's cut. -Walter

Peterson would give up the opportunity to start, which he would have if he were to sign with the Buccaneers and Giants. Then again, based on how he performed last year, it's unclear if Tampa Bay and New York would be willing to give him that chance. Peterson grew up near Dallas, and the Cowboys have shown interest in signing him. -Walter

The Broncos have Shane Ray ready to take over for Ware, so the former Cowboy could return home, as the team needs help at defensive end if Randy Gregory can't play. Ware is 10th in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Neither should be a surprise. Church had a great year in 2016, while Williams has never lived up to his potential. I have the Cowboys finding Williams' replacement in my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

McClain isn't rated highly in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings, as he's 19th, so the Cowboys are wise not to overbid. -Walter

They'd like to trade him, but there are lots of hoops for them to go through, and teams already know that Dallas can't afford to keep him.  -Walter

They almost have to send him packing, given the massive cap hit he carries. There will be tons of suitors, including the Texans, Bears, Jets and Bills. -Walter

This is a major bummer for the Texans and Broncos, whom I'll issue Disaster Grades for shortly. It's a shame, as Romo still had several years of high-level play remaining, but he apparently wants to move on with a new career. That new career is being a CBS TV analyst, and he'll displace the atrocious Phil Simms. I think I speak for everyone when I say, "thank God." -Walter

And why would they? The Cowboys can't keep Romo on the roster. The only reason Romo is still in Dallas is because Jerry Jones is being delusional. It's only a matter of time before Romo is released, and the sooner it happens, the sooner Jones can stop looking like a petty child. -Walter

Romo sounds like he'd rather play for the Texans, but the Broncos could still blow him away with a better deal. We'll see what happens, but it'll have to require Jerry Jones to stop being so petulant and do right by his long-term quarterback. -Walter

The Broncos are desperate for tackles, but Watson wouldn't help. He's 17th in the NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Denver is desperate on the offensive line, but Okung is the top realistic option for them. Okung is 31st in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

As mentioned a few days ago, Romo to the Texans makes the most sense. Outside of need, it would allow him to stay close to home with a third child on the way. For more, check out my Predicted Quarterback Offseason Destinations. -Walter

Things fell apart for Denver once C.J. Anderson got hurt, so a backup running back is needed. Woodhead is coming off a torn ACL, but is still eighth in our NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Siemian would serve as a veteran stopgap for the rookie the 49ers opt to draft in that case, making them open for business for a signal-caller at No. 2 overall. Here's our list of NFL Draft Quarterback Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Klis writes that Campbell is atop Denver's wish list outside of acquiring Tony Romo. Campbell is No. 6 in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Denver declined Okung's option, but still wants to re-sign him at a cheaper price. Okung is injury-prone, but is No. 2 in the NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Both teams are desperate for guard help, so signing Lang would be huge. Lang is third in our NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

If Romo wants to play for a Super Bowl contender that needs a quarterback, - i.e. Broncos, Texans - he'll need to do so because both teams are tight on cash. I have Romo going to Houston in my NFL Offseason Quarterback Destination Predictions. -Walter

Romo would be the perfect bridge for Paxton Lynch, who might need another year of preparation. I slotted Romo to the Texans in my 2017 NFL Offseason Quarterback Projections, but he could just as easily go to the Broncos. -Walter

Despite being 35, Andrew Whitworth is atop our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. He would be a huge upgrade for Denver's poor offensive line. -Walter

Mitchell is No. 17 in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings, so the team that signs him shouldn't be too excited. -Walter

It was reported yesterday by ESPN's Jeff Legwold that the Broncos have been working to meet with Cruz, so this is a contradictory report of sorts. Wide receiver is sixth in our Denver Broncos NFL Team Needs page. -Walter

Cruz struggled last year and appears to be done because of a torn patellar tendon. However, the Broncos are desperate for a third receiver, so it doesn't hurt to bring him in unless it costs more than the minimum. Cruz is 18th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

And why would they? Kaepernick was one of the league's worst passers last year, only compiling stats in garbage time. Kaepernick would be a clear downgrade from both Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch. -Walter

Ginn hasn't had success anywhere outside of Carolina, and he would be foolish to sign with a team that doesn't have a proven quarterback. He's 16th in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Denver reportedly doesn't want to trade for Romo, but will be willing to sign him. Quarterback is No. 2 in our Broncos NFL Team Needs page. -Walter

Wright got off to a great start in Tennessee, but struggled with his work ethic. If Wright puts forth maximum effort, he would make sense as a slot receiver to complement Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders. Wright is currently 15th in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Both teams have needs at running back, but they'll likely wait until either Peterson drops his asking price, or if they whiff on the position in the 2017 NFL Draft. There are a ton of talented 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects in this class. -Walter

The Lions have one weakness remaining on the offensive line unless Laken Tomlinson lives up to his first-round billing. Lelito is not the answer, however; he's 18th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Nice weather isn't a concern for Lang, apparently. All three teams need offensive line help (the Packers do if Lang leaves), and they'd all be lucky to have him, as he's the best player available per the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Both teams need tight ends, but they better not overpay for him with so many promising rookie tight ends in this class. Cook is right behind Martellus Bennett at No. 2 in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

Wagner had drawn interest from the Bears and Bills, but the Lions are coming away with the top right tackle in free agency. The Lions had a huge need at the position with Riley Reiff heading into free agency, and Wagner is two spots ahead of Reiff in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Holmes is 42nd in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, so I'm not sure why. He'd provide depth at most. -Walter

If he's healthy. That's the big issue for Vollmer, as some retirement talk has surfaced. If he can get over his injuries, he'd be a fine replacement for Riley Reiff. Vollmer is eighth in the underwhelming NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Branch is a monstrous run-stuffer, and the Lions could be better in that regard. He also went to Michigan. Branch is 10th in our NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Taylor struggled last year, while Warford is expected to be too expensive. Warford is No. 4 in our NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Williams was a solid nickel corner for the Browns before suffering an ankle injury that caused him to miss all of 2016. Williams is 21st in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Warford is one of the top NFL Free Agent Guards available. He's coming off a great year and deserves a huge contract. -Walter

Detroit's general manager had a hand in picking Ryan when he was with the Patriots, so the connection is logical. The Lions need another corner, and Ryan is No. 4 in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Cornerback Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Nice weather isn't a concern for Lang, apparently. All three teams need offensive line help (the Packers do if Lang leaves), and they'd all be lucky to have him, as he's the best player available per the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Cook has seen the sort of contracts tight ends far worse than him have gotten, and he understandably wants a big pay day. The Packers won't budge, as they're smart enough to realize how great this incoming tight end draft class happens to be. Cook is 72nd in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

House signed a $25 million contract a few seasons ago, but was so bad in Jacksonville that he was benched. House is 28th in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

It doesn't sound like it'll be with the Packers, however, as they plan to move on. Peppers is 11th in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Peppers has been linked to the Panthers, and he could go there, as it seems he won't be with the Packers next year. Peppers is 11th in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Cook has failed to meet expectations throughout his career, but came up big in the playoffs. Perhaps he'll continue to play well now that he's paired with a great quarterback. -Walter

Peppers played for the Panthers from 2002 to 2009. He performed well this past season, but he just turned 37 and could be a shell of his former self. Peppers is 11th in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

This is a major bummer for the Texans and Broncos, whom I'll issue Disaster Grades for shortly. It's a shame, as Romo still had several years of high-level play remaining, but he apparently wants to move on with a new career. That new career is being a CBS TV analyst, and he'll displace the atrocious Phil Simms. I think I speak for everyone when I say, "thank God." -Walter

And why would they? The Cowboys can't keep Romo on the roster. The only reason Romo is still in Dallas is because Jerry Jones is being delusional. It's only a matter of time before Romo is released, and the sooner it happens, the sooner Jones can stop looking like a petty child. -Walter

It's not helping that Jerry Jones is doing his long-time quarterback a disservice by holding him hostage. However, it makes sense that Romo would prefer Houston, as he would like to stay close to home with a third baby on the way. -Walter

The Texans have a history of dealing their second-day selections, but they're moving up in the first round most of the time. This would be much different, as Butler was one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL last year. Butler would be a great replacement for A.J. Bouye, as he's right above Bouye in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. However, it sounds as though the Patriots might be getting a better deal from the Saints. -Walter

So much for Jerry Jones' grand-master plan for trading Romo. The Texans are still the favorite to acquire Romo, but will do so via free agency, apparently. Regardless, I expect Houston to select a quarterback early in the NFL Draft. I have them doing so in my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Wow, what the hell is this, the NBA? I can't recall there being too many salary dumps in the NFL, but now we have one. I'll have grades on this shortly in the NFL Free Agent Grades page. -Walter

As they should be, since the Eagles are pursuing Bouye very aggressively. Bouye is atop our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings (for unrestricted players only.) -Walter

As mentioned a few days ago, Romo to the Texans makes the most sense. Outside of need, it would allow him to stay close to home with a third child on the way. For more, check out my Predicted Quarterback Offseason Destinations. -Walter

So much for that blockbuster three-team trade. The Texans and Broncos continue to make the most sense for Romo, as they have Super Bowl-contending rosters that are lacking quarterbacks. I have Romo going to the Texans in my NFL Offseason Quarterback Destinations prediction page. -Walter

The deal was Jamie Collins for Joseph, but the Texans declined. Houston also declined a trade involving DeAndre Hopkins. The Patriots really like Joseph, so it's possible that the Texans could trade him to New England this offseason for draft picks. -Walter

Romo will be too expensive for the Texans, who still have to pay Brock Osweiler. If the Texans go the veteran route, Jay Cutler is the most likely option. -Walter

Bouye was one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL this past season, emerging as a star despite opening the year as the No. 4 cornerback. Expect the Texans to retain Bouye, but to cut another cornerback in the process. -Walter

Schwenke could provide needed depth at center for the Colts. He's 14th in the NFL Free Agent Center Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Indianapolis is desperate for linebacker help, and Minter would help. Minter is in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings, checking in at No. 88. -Walter

Before Colt fans get discouraged, Terrelle Pryor left Washington without a deal, and then proceeded to sign with the Redskins. Poe is sixth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Poe is reportedly still on the market because of back issues, but his signing comes with great upside. Poe is the second-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Philadelphia just signed Torrey Smith, but needs one more wideout. The Colts don't make much sense though, but we'll see. Jeffery is second in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

New England took one of Indianapolis' players today, so the Colts are trying to reciprocate. Sheard had a down year, but was still solid in run support and not completely lost as a pass-rusher. Sheard is ninth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Only the Colts are running a 3-4 of those three, so this is a bit odd. Poe is coming off an injury-laden year, but is still sixth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Compensation is currently unknown, but Field Yates tweeted that it's likely for a late-round pick. Allen is a skilled tight end, but hasn't played 16 games in a season since 2012. Still, he'll be owed just $2.5 million in 2017 and $4.5 million in 2018, which is less than Jermaine Gresham received, and Allen has more upside. It's clear that the Patriots will be losing Martellus Bennett, but if Allen is healthy, there's not much of a drop-off. -Walter

All three teams need tight ends, especially the Jaguars, who traded Julius Thomas to Miami. That said, teams would be foolish to overpay Bennett because of all the great tight ends in the 2017 NFL Draft class. Bennett is atop the 2017 NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

Zeitler is a stud guard, coming in at No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Top 100 Rankings. Zeitler is going to command a massive contract, but all three of these teams can afford to pay him the big bucks he deserves. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Wow. Jack Doyle rules, but he doesn't rule that much. Doyle racked up impressive stats (59 catches, 584 yards, five touchdowns), but did so with Andrew Luck feeding him lots of targets. Any team giving Doyle $6 million per year will earn a Millen, even though he's fourth in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. Doyle is a two-star player, and the 2017 NFL Draft class is stacked at tight end, so why would any team pay Doyle so much? -Walter

Indianapolis' previous regime spent big money on overpriced defensive line free agents, but signing Baker could yield different results. Baker was dominant for the Redskins, and he's fourth in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Crawford is 33rd in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings, so he wouldn't help any of these teams. -Walter

Adams is a talented player - he's No. 8 in our NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings - but he's 36, and Indianapolis' new front office wants to get younger. -Walter

Jones signed a 5-year, $33 million contract a couple of offseasons ago, but he's been a major bust. The Colts need to clean house of Ryan Grigson's mistakes. -Walter

Cole struggled to stay healthy last year, but wasn't bad when he was able to take the field. Rush linebacker was already high on the Indianapolis Colts Team Needs page. -Walter

Jacksonville needs a replacement for Julius Thomas, but Gragg is not the answer. Gragg is 13th in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

Jacksonville doesn't really need another run-stuffer, but the team has signed a bunch of high-profile players all offseason. Poe is the second-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Murray would join another crowded running back rotation, but would struggle behind a worse offensive line. Murray is sixth in the NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Bouye would be making the foolish mistake of taking money and going to a terrible franchise. Bouye is the top-remaining player in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Campbell has played for a contender for years, but now he's cashing in and going to a place where many NFL careers come to an end. Campbell is sixth in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings, so he looks like a huge upgrade on paper, but will likely be a disappointment. -Walter

It's a solid move by the Jaguars to replace John Cyprien if Cyprien costs too much. Church is fourth in the NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings, while Cyprien is second. -Walter

All three teams need tight ends, especially the Jaguars, who traded Julius Thomas to Miami. That said, teams would be foolish to overpay Bennett because of all the great tight ends in the 2017 NFL Draft class. Bennett is atop the 2017 NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

Zeitler is a stud guard, coming in at No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Top 100 Rankings. Zeitler is going to command a massive contract, but all three of these teams can afford to pay him the big bucks he deserves. -Walter

Church had his best year in 2016 and is fourth in our NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. The Redskins desperately need a safety, while the Jaguars will have to replace John Cyprien if he departs via free agency. -Walter

It was reported earlier that Philadelphia is already talking to Bouye. Given that Bouye is atop our 2017 NFL Free Agent Cornerback Prospect Rankings, it's understandable that all of these teams have such interest in the Texan star. -Walter

Campbell won't be playing in a 3-4 anymore, but the Jaguars could use him. They spent big money on Malik Jackson last offseason, but they're still in need of an interior pass-rusher with Jared Odrick gone. Campbell is No. 6 overall in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Crawford is 33rd in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings, so he wouldn't help any of these teams. -Walter

Good luck with that. Marks was once a very good player, but hasn't been the same since tearing his ACL in 2014. Jacksonville will be hoping Jonathan Allen somehow falls to them at No. 4. Allen is being taken at No. 2 in our 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Cyprien and Amukamara are 14th and 27th, respectively, in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings list. -Walter

It could be that the Jaguars or Thomas' agent leaked this to increase interest. Thomas is a lazy, overpaid tight end who has never been productive without Peyton Manning. Then again, he does have talent and can be obtained cheaply. -Walter

It's unclear if this is a straight-up trade, or if there will be draft picks involved as well. The Dolphins would be dealing their injury-prone left tackle for Jacksonville's lazy, underachieving tight end. -Walter

In other words, the Jaguars will be going from one injured left tackle to another. Albert can't stay healthy, but this apparently doesn't bother Jacksonville. Albert was reported to be released yesterday, but the Dolphins rescinded the move once they learned at least one team wanted to trade for him. Albert was a 2.5-star player in the NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings for a few hours. -Walter

The Jaguars obtained Amukamara on a 1-year "prove it" deal, and he rewarded him with some great play. Amukamara has had trouble staying healthy, but he missed only a couple of games in 2016. He'll command a higher price tag this offseason. He's currently No. 6 in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Thomas was a massive bust free agent signing a 5-year, $46 million deal. Thomas has the athletic talent to bounce back, but the question is whether he's ever going to try hard again.  -Walter

Kansas City needs help at inside linebacker with Derrick Johnson injured, but the worn-down Maualuga isn't the answer. He wouldn't be a bad depth signing, but he's 14th in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Hodges came out of nowhere to play well last year in the wake of NaVorro Bowman's injury. The Chiefs need inside linebacker help with Derrick Johnson having injury woes. Hodges is second in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Because Alex Smith is so great. Or rather, Andy Reid's stubbornness. The good news for Kansas City fans is that I have the Chiefs selecting a quarterback in the first round of my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Poe got off to a great start in his career, but has declined lately. Here's a list of the NFL Draft Defensive Tackle Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Berry deserves a long-term contract after two great seasons coming off his cancer diagnosis. Berry is No. 2 in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Charles is owed $6.2 million, so he's likely to be a cap casualty. He played for Doug Pederson in Kansas City, so Charles wouldn't have any problems adjusting to the system. -Walter

The Chiefs wisely don't want to spend $10.4 million on Foles, who struggled in relief of Alex Smith last year. We have the Chiefs selecting a quarterback in the first round of our 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Smith continues to do just enough to be a useful starter, but not enough to get Kansas City over the hump. Without anyone better on the horizon, this of course isn't surprising.  -Chet_G

Smith doesn't really fit into Hue Jackson's offense. The Chargers, meanwhile, could potentially develop Smith to be Philip Rivers' successor, though that's a long shot. Smith is eighth in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Okung would fit right in because he's injury-prone, much like the Chargers' other offensive linemen. Okung has great talented, however, which is why he's 31st in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Hopefully Okung signs a better contract this time. Okung is injury-prone but still happens to be second in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Flowers, 31 this offseason, has a history of concussions, and he has hinted about retirement. -Walter

Barwin plays better in a 3-4, and the Rams are moving to that scheme. Barwin is seventh in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Los Angeles has overpaid for poor talent this offseason, so perhaps they'll offer Webster a $50 million contract even though he's 42nd in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

It's unclear why. Webster is 41st in ou NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, so he should be avoided unless it's for the minimum. -Walter

Rapoport said the Rams would get a "significant draft pick haul" for Johnson. A second and perhaps something else seems fair, as Johnson is 12th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

San Francisco had bad luck with another veteran wideout signing with them (Torrey Smith). It's hard to imagine Britt staying motivated, especially if he gets a big pay day. Britt is seventh in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, -Walter

It's rare that a reporter will shoot down his own story within minutes, but here we are. It makes no sense for the Rams to sign Romo, and it's even less logical for Romo to go to Los Angeles. San Francisco makes no sense either. -Walter

It's unclear why, as Romo would likely want to sign with a contender like the Texans or Broncos. Both the Rams and 49ers obviously need quarterbacks, but signing Romo makes very little sense for them. -Walter

The Rams gave up a king's ransom for Goff, but he was horrendous as a rookie. If he fails, and Cousins is franchised this offseason, the Rams might be willing to throw a ton of money Cousins' way. -Walter

Britt has slacked off for most of his career, but he conveniently had a great season in his contract year. He's a major risk unless he's obtained for a 1-year "prove it" deal. He's seventh in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Jackson could continue playing for Sean McVay if he signed with the Rams this offseason. He also grew up in Los Angeles. Jackson is No. 5 in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

The Rams apparently want nothing to do with the Jeff Fisher era, so you have to wonder if they'd part ways with Jared Goof as well. -Walter

Poe is having trouble getting a team to match his demands, as there might be concern with his injuries. Poe will visit the Raiders next. He's 25th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Poe is reportedly still on the market because of back issues, but his signing comes with great upside. Poe is the second-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Sheard has also been connected to the Cowboys. Sheard is coming off a down year, but can still do a little of everything. He's 78th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

It's unclear why. Webster is 41st in ou NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, so he should be avoided unless it's for the minimum. -Walter

Miami needs defensive depths, so all three players make sense. Of the three, Wilcox is the only one in the NFL Top 100 Free Agent Rankings, coming in at No. 69. -Walter

Timmons would've been a great signing two years ago, but he has regressed recently. He's 12th in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Williams was a solid nickel corner for the Browns before suffering an ankle injury that caused him to miss all of 2016. Williams is 21st in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

It's unclear if this is a straight-up trade, or if there will be draft picks involved as well. The Dolphins would be dealing their injury-prone left tackle for Jacksonville's lazy, underachieving tight end. -Walter

Salguero cites that Bennett and Adam Gase had a big conflict in Chicago. The Dolphins need help at tight end, but they won't be signing the No. 1 free agent at that position. -Walter

Williams is due $8.5 million, and based on his play in 2016, he's not even worth a quarter of that. Williams' days in the NFL are coming to an end. -Walter

Both items make a lot of sense, just as long as they don't overpay for Stills, who is just an inconsistent deep threat. -Walter

This can't make Kyle Rudolph happy, as he's already angry about being snubbed from the Pro Bowl. Still, Cook's talent might be too great to ignore. Cook is 71st in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

If 2016 was any indication, the Vikings sorely need depth on their defensive line. Jones is the second-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Again, that doesn't mean that he won't sign with the Vikings. However, Lacy is now traveling back to Green Bay. Lacy is fourth in the NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Seattle wants a running back to rotate with Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, while Minnesota is in search for a starter. Lacy is the second-best-available player in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Those teams must not have watched Peko recently, as he has been awful. Peko is 39th in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Minnesota needs numerous upgrades on the offensive line, and Wagner would be a great place to start. Wagner is the top free agent right tackle in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

It's difficult to believe what a player's parent says, but the interesting portion is the second part about the Vikings. Peterson might feel slighted now, but he'll change his tune once he realizes how bad the running back market will be. Peterson would be bettr off taking less money to play for a great team like New England. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

If you've been sleeping under a rock, you know that the Vikings have holes all over their offensive line, and both Mangold and Wagner would provide huge boosts. Wagner is third in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Both teams are desperate for guard help, so signing Lang would be huge. Lang is third in our NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Adrian Peterson's option was declined today, so the Vikings need a replacement. Murray isn't a great replacement, so here are the 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Hopefully Okung signs a better contract this time. Okung is injury-prone but still happens to be second in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Minnesota has strong depth at cornerback, and Xavier Rhodes will be receiving a large contract, so the Vikings don't really have the cap space to retain their current slot corner. Munnerlyn is 11th in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Given his massive salary and Minnesota's cap problems, it's unlikely Peterson will be back in Minnesota next year. It's unlikely Houston would sign Peterson because it has Lamar Miller, but New York and Tampa both make a lot of sense. -Walter

Fusco signed a 5-year, $25 million deal, but has struggled ever since inking the contract.  -Walter

While Adrian Peterson doesn't seem to be a viable option for the Patriots because of his checkered past, Lynch would be quite the haul, assuming he's in good shape. -Walter

If the Patriots get their 32nd-overall pick back from the Saints in exchange for Butler, they could then use that to acquire Sherman. It would create some awkward moments in the locker room between Sherman and Tom Brady, but the Patriots would have a legitimate chance of going 16-0 again with Sherman on the roster. -Walter

Blount is reportedly asking for $1 million more than the Patriots are willing to pay, but it sounds like a deal could get done to bring him back. -Walter

Bob Kraft spoke out about child abuse when Peterson was suspended a couple of years ago. The Patriots also don't have Joe Mixon on their board. It doesn't appear as though Peterson will be playing for New England in 2017. -Walter

Peterson has no market right now after coming off a horrible season. If he's smart, he'll go to New England, have a bounce-back year, win the Super Bowl, and then get paid more next spring. Peterson is 37th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

It sounds like the Seahawks are tired of Sherman's antics, so perhaps New England will pull the trigger if Malcolm Butler is dealt. Trading for Sherman would require giving up a first-round pick, which the Patriots currently do not have in 2017. Perhaps they'd send their 2018 pick to Seattle in addition to something else. Speaking of the 2018 class, I'll have a 2018 NFL Mock Draft update tomorrow. -Walter

New England could have one of the best cornerback tandems we've seen in a while if they don't move Butler. However, they'll stand just to get a third-round compensatory pick for Butler if they keep him for one more year. They should be able to obtain a first-rounder for Butler if they deal him this offseason, so a trade could still happen. -Walter

Floyd is a lethargic receiver with off-the-field problems, so he's going to have trouble finding interest. Floyd is 14th in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Revis was incredible for the Patriots during their fourth Super Bowl run, but took the money and became fat and happy in New York. Revis has completely fallen off, but perhaps all the skepticism will serve as motivation. He's 99th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

New Orleans may have to surrender the No. 32 overall pick it just obtained in the Brandin Cooks trade. Butler, listed atop the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, would provide a huge boost for the Saints' poor defense. -Walter

New Orleans will have to surrender the No. 11 pick unless the Patriots and Saints work out another trade. Butler was rumored to be the compensation for Brandin Cooks, so perhaps New England can recoup its No. 32 overall selection. Butler would be a great addition to a New Orleans defense that has been awful for a while. -Walter

The Texans have a history of dealing their second-day selections, but they're moving up in the first round most of the time. This would be much different, as Butler was one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL last year. Butler would be a great replacement for A.J. Bouye, as he's right above Bouye in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. However, it sounds as though the Patriots might be getting a better deal from the Saints. -Walter

Burkhead would be a nice, little signing, as he's the fifth-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Butler has a lot to be frustrated about, including all of the trade rumors, as well as New England's decision to pay Stephon Gilmore a ton of money when Butler out-performed Gilmore by a wide margin in 2016. Butler could be dealt in short order. -Walter

Butler wasn't a part of the Saints' deal, as expected, but he could still be dealt. The Patriots don't have the funds to extend Butler in the wake of the Stephon Gilmore signing, which is a strange thing considering that Butler was so much better than Gilmore in 2016. Butler (restricted) was first, while Gilmore was fifth in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Hunter seems like the sort of reclamation project Bill Belichick would take on. Hunter had great potential coming out of Tennessee, but has barely done anything in the NFL. He's 27th in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. Guy, meanwhile, is a solid run defender who used to play for the Ravens. He's 13th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

New England won the Super Bowl without one stud linebacker, but two would be difficult. Hightower is 29th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings page. -Walter

Wow. The Patriots just spent big money on Stephon Gilmore, but their interest in Cooks is surprising, as Tom Brady seems to have an adequate amount of weapons. The Saints seem like they'd win that trade, as they'd obtain a legitimate shutdown corner. Butler would be huge for New Orleans' awful defense. -Walter

Compensation is currently unknown, but Field Yates tweeted that it's likely for a late-round pick. Allen is a skilled tight end, but hasn't played 16 games in a season since 2012. Still, he'll be owed just $2.5 million in 2017 and $4.5 million in 2018, which is less than Jermaine Gresham received, and Allen has more upside. It's clear that the Patriots will be losing Martellus Bennett, but if Allen is healthy, there's not much of a drop-off. -Walter

New England seems like a weird fit, but Dallas makes more sense, as the team is desperate for a No. 2 receiver. Jackson would continue his tour of the NFC East, to the chagrin of the Giants, though it remains to be seen how he and Dez Bryant would mesh together. Jackson is 39th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Bill Belichick has a penchant for signing veterans on the cheap, so this would be another example. Peterson would be a great fit, as opposing defenses wouldn't be able to focus on him at all for the first time in his career. Plus, he'd be running behind a solid offensive line for a change. Peterson is 38th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Marshall is the type of veteran receivers Bill Belichick has signed over the years. Marshall struggled in 2016, but should be able to rebound. He's ninth in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Howe writes that the Patriots are looking for a first- and second-round picks for Garoppolo. They should be happy with a first, and they may get it from a desperate team. -Walter

This disputes yesterday's Adam Schefter report about the Patriots not trading Garoppolo at all. New England was likely trying to increase leverage by leaking that to Schefter. -Walter

Long wants more playing time and a potential larger contract now that he has won a Super Bowl. He's a declining player, however, and may not get what he's looking for. Long is 16th in our NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

That's what they're saying, and maybe they won't, but this could easily be a ploy to increase leverage. Some desperate team could offer them more than they're expecting. I have the Redskins trading No. 17 overall and other picks in my Predicted NFL Offseason Quarterback Destination page. -Walter

Hightower won't be franchised, which is probably the right move even though he's the top player in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. His extensive injury makes it difficult to justify a move like that. -Walter

It's unclear how it'll be hard, considering the Patriots have more than $60 million in cap space. Bennett is going to get a big pay day, and New England simply may not want to fork over the money. -Walter

Bennett is listed atop the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings, so he's going to command a sizable contract. The Patriots, however, have $61.1 million in cap space, so they can afford to re-sign him for insurance purposes. Then again, this draft class is loaded at tight end, so perhaps the Patriots will just let him walk. -Walter

For now. This could be a ploy to increase Garoppolo's trade value, which, according to everyone, is the second round. Charlie Campbell recently reported that the Texans believed New England's asking price to be too high. The 49ers, meanwhile, have expressed interest in Garoppolo, but if they can't get him, they could be forced to trade for Kirk Cousins. -Walter

Bennett was a nice 1-year rental for the Patriots, but they won't overpay him. Bennett, who turns 30 this offseason, is atop our NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

Charlie Campbell reported at the Senior Bowl that the Texans thought the Patriots' asking price for Garoppolo was too high, and other teams apparently think the same thing. Right now, the favorite to land Garoppolo would be the 49ers, who would surrender the 34th-overall pick, but New England will have lots of suitors as long as it doesn't expect a first-rounder in return. -Walter

Tom Curran reports that there have been no significant talks between the Patriots and Hightower, who happens to be listed atop the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

The deal was Jamie Collins for Joseph, but the Texans declined. Houston also declined a trade involving DeAndre Hopkins. The Patriots really like Joseph, so it's possible that the Texans could trade him to New England this offseason for draft picks. -Walter

It makes sense, as the Browns will miss out on the top quarterback(s) if they select Myles Garrett No. 1 overall. NFL team sources believe Garoppolo is worth a second-day pick, so the Browns could trade No. 33 to the Patriots.  -Walter

Two general managers think Garoppolo is worth a third-round pick, so he'll probably fetch a second-rounder. -Walter

New Orleans is planning to go with a defensive-heavy draft, so signing an offensive player makes sense. Mark Ingram had an up-and-down 2016 campaign, and Peterson would give the Saints a potential upgrade if he can rebound. Peterson could continue to decline, but he'll likely be motivated after his atrocious season. I wouldn't bet against him bouncing back. -Walter

New Orleans improved its offensive line this offseason by signing Larry Warford, so Peterson would have a nice chance to bounce back with the Saints, especially with Drew Brees drawing attention away from him. The Saints are unlikely to select a running back at No. 11, so this could be their only chance to definitely improve their backfield. -Walter

Sean Payton met with Manziel, but that was just to discuss his actual return; not to the Saints. Manziel is 20th in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Unfortunately for the Saints, the Patriots are not budging with a trade. New England has a good chance of getting a sixth Super Bowl victory in 2017, especially with Butler, so it's understandable why the team wouldn't want to deal Butler. I have the Saints taking a cornerback at No. 32 overall in today's 2017 NFL Mock Draft update, but that would change if they were to acquire Butler. -Walter

Manziel has apparently been clean and drew interest at the combine. There's a real chance he'll return to the NFL, but he'll have to stay sober for much longer to earn the trust of NFL decision-makers. -Walter

New Orleans may have to surrender the No. 32 overall pick it just obtained in the Brandin Cooks trade. Butler, listed atop the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, would provide a huge boost for the Saints' poor defense. -Walter

New Orleans will have to surrender the No. 11 pick unless the Patriots and Saints work out another trade. Butler was rumored to be the compensation for Brandin Cooks, so perhaps New England can recoup its No. 32 overall selection. Butler would be a great addition to a New Orleans defense that has been awful for a while. -Walter

The Saints can sign Butler to an offer sheet, and if the Patriots decline to match, New Orleans will send New England a first-round pick, which could be worth it for Butler. He's a five-star player in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

New Orleans needs pass-rushing help, but Okafor wouldn't do much besides provide depth. He's 25th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive End Rankings. -Walter

Te'o would go along with the theme the Saints have of bringing in linebackers who were big names in college but happen to be awful in the NFL. Te'o, perhaps the next James Laurinaitis, is 14th in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Oh no. Fairley has played well under two 1-year "prove it" deals the past couple of years, but a big-money contract will allow him to become lethargic again, as he's wont to do. Fairley is ninth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

It looks like it's coming down to the Titans, Eagles and Patriots, though Philadelphia could be out of the running after signing Torrey Smith. -Walter

Wow. The Patriots just spent big money on Stephon Gilmore, but their interest in Cooks is surprising, as Tom Brady seems to have an adequate amount of weapons. The Saints seem like they'd win that trade, as they'd obtain a legitimate shutdown corner. Butler would be huge for New Orleans' awful defense. -Walter

New Orleans values interior line blocking, and the team has a need at guard. Zeitler is atop the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

The rumor from yesterday was that the Titans would surrender No. 18 overall for Cooks, but they have no second-round choice. The Eagles could offer their second-rounder for Cooks. -Walter

Albert Breer is just speculating, but it's a reminder that the Patriots have options to deal Garoppolo outside of the obvious destinations (Browns, 49ers, etc.) Drew Brees doesn't have much time left, so Garoppolo would be a high-potential successor. -Walter

New York needs a running back, but has plenty of holes to fill in the draft. Signing Blount to pair with Paul Perkins would fill the void at running back. -Walter

New York doesn't need a center, but there's some chatter that Mangold could play guard. Either way, Mangold is 21st in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

If the Giants are in the market for an underachieving quarterback who can't grasp an offense, Smith is their guy. Smith is eighth in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Johnathan Hankins was a major disappointment last year, and he happens to be a free agent anyway. Williams, a monstrous run-stuffing nose tackle, would be a great replacement. He's third in our NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

The Broncos are also in the mix. All three of these teams are desperate for offensive tackles. Okung is right behind Andrew Whitworth as the No. 2 player in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

The Giants are an interesting team because they already have two talented receivers, but the other three are logical fits. Pryor sits atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

They still may sign Peterson if the asking price drops, with a strong class of runners - check out our 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospect Rankings - there's no need to overpay for a declining veteran. -Walter

Peterson is second on our NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings, but with such a good class of running backs in the draft, there's no reason for any team to overpay for Peterson. -Walter

Hopefully Okung signs a better contract this time. Okung is injury-prone but still happens to be second in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

The interesting move is the Giants cutting Rashad Jennings. Peterson, however, projects as a poor fit in the Giants' shotgun-heavy offense. -Walter

Jennings is coming off a bad year and happens to have a cap figure of more than $3 million. Cutting him is a no-brainer. Here are the top NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Hankins struggled in 2016, but dealt with an injury. He'll likely rebound next year. -Walter

New York desperately needs a tight end, but Mychal Rivera is 17th in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. O.J. Howard could be an option at No. 6 overall. -Walter

McCown was awful for the Browns last year and doesn't have much left to offer teams. The Jets should avoid him. He's 21st in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Hightower has the choice of taking the most money and signing with the Jets, or making sure his football career is as good as it can be by staying with the Patriots. Hightower is 29th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Cutler doesn't have the greatest market, so the Jets can take their time deciding on what they want to do with their quarterbacking situation. If the sign Cutler, it would give Christian Hackenberg one more year to develop. Cutler is 61st in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Hightower would provide a much-needed upgrade at inside linebacker, but comes with injury risk. He's 29th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

If you're wondering why the Jets would deal a talented, young defensive lineman for a backup quarterback with a lollipop arm, it's because Richardson has an extensive history of off-the-field issues, which the Bengals don't really care about. Cincinnati would still have to offer a draft pick or two to make the deal even. -Walter

I'm not sure why the Jets would want Griffin over Jay Cutler, barring major financial differences. Cutler is second, and Griffin is sixth in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Cutler could start as the Jets continue to work with Christian Hackenberg. Charlie Campbell reported that the Jets like how Hackenberg has been developing, but he may not be ready yet. The Jets have been briefed on how to handle Cutler, who is 62nd in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

I don't think any team is truly hoping to trade for Siemian, but the Jets are desperate for a veteran to start while Christian Hackenberg develops. Jay Cutler is the favorite to sign with the Jets, and he's currently third in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

They backed out once they heard the insanity the Bears were offering. It's confirmed tht Chicago is the only team interested in Glennon at above $10 million per season. -Walter

If the Broncos sign Tony Romo, obviously. Siemian would be available for a trade, much like Tom Savage would be if Romo went to Houston. -Walter

New York has needed an edge rusher for a long time. Perry has great talent, but wasn't productive at all prior to 2016. Still, Perry is fifth in our NFL Free Agent Edge Rusher Rankings. -Walter

Rapoport noted that the Jets nearly signed Hoyer two years ago, but opted for Ryan Fitzpatrick instead. As for the 49ers, Hoyer wouldn't preclude them from selecting a quarterback early in the 2017 NFL Draft. Hoyer is ahead of Mike Glennon in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

It's likely that no other team does either, though one incompetent organization could surprise us for sure. Still, Jets fans can breathe a sigh of relief that they won't pay big bucks to a quarterback below Brian Hoyer in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Holmes is 42nd in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, so I'm not sure why. He'd provide depth at most. -Walter

Jet fans better hope that it's not that big of a push, as Glennon is this offseason's Brock Osweiler. Glennon is third in the underwhelming NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

New York has already released a bunch of players, including Darrelle Revis, Brandon Marshall and Nick Mangold, but the team apparently isn't done because of its poor cap situation. If Decker leaves, the Jets will likely go wideout early in the 2017 NFL Draft. Here are our 2017 NFL Draft Wide Receiver Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Jefferson is one of the top safeties available - he's third in our NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings - and he would fill a huge need for a horrible secondary. -Walter

Hopefully Okung signs a better contract this time. Okung is injury-prone but still happens to be second in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

There probably won't be a trade, with Cutler not being cleared medically (shoulder) until March. We've learned, however, that the Jets were briefed on how to handle attitude and mood swings. -Walter

Williams was a solid nickel corner for the Browns before suffering an ankle injury that caused him to miss all of 2016. Williams is 21st in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

No word if Blanka was involved. There are two sides of this story; one has Revis as the aggressor, while the other has Revis being attacked by five individuals. His lawyer has stated the latter. Either way, Revis is unlikely to return to the Jets next year. -Walter

I'd vastly increase those percentages for Marshall and Revis. As you can see in the New York Jets Team Needs page, the Jets have a ton of needs and happen to be over the salary cap. -Walter

Clady was a bust signing, as he couldn't stay healthy. Offensive tackle was already listed highly in the New York Jets NFL Team Needs page. -Walter

Jason La Canfora speculated that the Jets could go after Cutler because they hired his former quarterbacks coach, but this report says the Jets have no interest. Here are the top NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

The Jets just hired Cutler's former quarterbacks coach, so that's the connection. Cutler can start while the Jets continue to develop Christian Hackenberg. The Jets NFL Team Needs page is available here. -Walter

Marshall is coming off a horrible year, and he's owed $7.5 million. The Jets are also over the salary cap. Marshall may not have been given any indication yet, but it's hard to imagine him being back in New York. -Walter

Signing Glennon is a fine move, as long as they don't overpay. Adam Schefter predicted that Glennon would earn upwards of $15 million annually, which would be way too much. Glennon is No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Kaepernick played for new offensive coordinator John Morton, so there's a connection. The problem is that Kaepernick is terrible. -Walter

Marshall appears to have lost a step, and he reportedly caused issues in the locker room. The Jets are better off moving on and rebuilding.  -Walter

If this is true, Jet fans should be prepared for more pedestrian quarterbacking. Glennon is ranked just one spot above Ryan Fitzpatrick in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

The Seahawks shouldn't expect much beyond a late-round pick, as this is just a formality.  -Walter

Lynch was previously connected to the Raiders, and he seems serious about returning to the NFL. He'd be a great fit for the Raiders, assuming he's in good shape. Oakland still has one of the top offensive lines in the NFL. -Walter

Lynch would be owed $9 million, which is too much money for a Seattle team that has about $14 million in cap space. This is music to the Raiders' ears, as they're attempting to lure Lynch out of retirement. -Walter

As it stands now, the Raiders would have to trade for Lynch if he came out of retirement. This way, they can just sign him. It remains to be seen if Seattle will grant his wish, but there's no reason for the Seahawks to hold on to him if he doesn't want to play for them. -Walter

And no, not as a commercial spokesman. The Raiders want to lure Lynch out of retirement. To obtain him, however, they'd have to trade for him, as Lynch is still under contract with the Seahawks. It's unclear if Lynch is in good shape or not, but if the Raiders want him so badly, he must have been working out in between shooting ads. The Raiders have a big need at running back, and if Lynch is even 80 percent of what he used to be, he'd be a huge boon for Oakland's offense. I have the Raiders selecting a running back in Round 4 of my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Both teams have needs at running back, but they'll likely wait until either Peterson drops his asking price, or if they whiff on the position in the 2017 NFL Draft. There are a ton of talented 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects in this class. -Walter

Poe is having trouble getting a team to match his demands, as there might be concern with his injuries. Poe will visit the Raiders next. He's 25th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Oakland makes much more sense than Minnesota, another team Cook is visiting. The Raiders have met with quite a few free agent tight ends this offseason. Cook is 71st in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Minnesota would be the ideal spot for Murray despite the team's troubles on the offensive line. Murray would have the workload mostly to himself. He's 85th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Patterson is a dynamic return specialist, but hasn't developed as a receiver. He's still young though - he turns 26 in February - and could evolve into a quality offensive player. Patterson is 10th in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Poe is reportedly still on the market because of back issues, but his signing comes with great upside. Poe is the second-best player available in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Oakland has a big need for a tight end, and Bennett is the top player available. That said, the 2017 NFL Draft Tight End Prospects are so talented that the Raiders would be foolish to overpay. -Walter

I sound like a broken record, but Peterson is not going to get the money he's searching for because the 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects are just so good in this class. Peterson will soon realize that he'll have to take less money, so perhaps that'll prompt him to sign with a Super Bowl contender like the Patriots, or perhaps the Raiders after all. -Walter

It's difficult to believe what a player's parent says, but the interesting portion is the second part about the Vikings. Peterson might feel slighted now, but he'll change his tune once he realizes how bad the running back market will be. Peterson would be bettr off taking less money to play for a great team like New England. -Walter

Holmes is 42nd in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, so I'm not sure why. He'd provide depth at most. -Walter

Peterson would fill a huge need for the Raiders, and he would love to play behind their excellent offensive line. Peterson is 38th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

The Raiders could bring him back, but they reportedly want the market to set a price for him. Murray is fifth in our NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Hayden was one of many first-round busts from the 2013 NFL Draft. He's currently 23rd in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, though he'd be lower if it weren't for his potential. -Walter

This is not a surprise, as the Raider coaching staff was reluctant to give Murray the majority of the workload. Murray is No. 5 in our NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

This is strange, as the Oakland coaching staff often wanted to feature the other running backs. Murray is the fourth-ranked unrestricted free agent running back. -Walter

What, you're telling me no one wanted a noodle-armed No. 3 quarterback with a big contract!? -Walter

It's unclear why. Webster is 41st in ou NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, so he should be avoided unless it's for the minimum. -Walter

The Eagles saw Pierre Garcon, DeSean Jackson, Kenny Britt and Robert Woods sign elsewhere today, but Jeffery is rated above all of them in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Philadelphia just signed Torrey Smith, but needs one more wideout. The Colts don't make much sense though, but we'll see. Jeffery is second in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Those teams must not have watched Peko recently, as he has been awful. Peko is 39th in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

As they should be, since the Eagles are pursuing Bouye very aggressively. Bouye is atop our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings (for unrestricted players only.) -Walter

This, presumably, would only be for depth purposes because he's 41st on our 2017 NFL Draft Cornerback Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Bouye is very talented and would provide a huge boost for a poor Philadelphia secondary. He is 10th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

The Giants are an interesting team because they already have two talented receivers, but the other three are logical fits. Pryor sits atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Philadelphia better be careful not to offer him a big contract. Britt has an extensive history of injury and lethargy. He tried hard in 2016, but happened to be in his contract year. He's 28 now, so perhaps he's grown up and will put great effort into his game, but the Eagles should give him a short-term "prove it" deal. Britt is seventh in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Pryor heaped praise on Carson Wentz: "He's awesome ... That kid's going to be a baller." The Eagles are seeking to sign a free agent, and Pryor is atop our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Barbre played well last year, but the Eagles are ready to move on with 2016 third-rounder Isaac Seumalo.  -Walter

The rumor from yesterday was that the Titans would surrender No. 18 overall for Cooks, but they have no second-round choice. The Eagles could offer their second-rounder for Cooks. -Walter

Probably for a 27th-round pick. Why anyone would want to acquire one of the worst backup quarterbacks in the NFL is beyond me. -Walter

Jeffery would be much more appealing if he could stay on the field. Still, he's No. 2 in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Charles will have to pass his physical first, and based on Andy Reid's tone during his combine press conference, it didn't sound like Charles is close to being healthy. -Walter

Tulloch is 33rd in our NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings so there was no need for the Eagles to retain him. -Walter

Peters is owed about $10 million in 2017, but the Eagles have a legitimate chance to make a deep playoff run, so they're wise to keep him. Peters turned 35 in January, but he had a great season in 2016. -Walter

Logan is a terrific run-stuffer, though he struggled a bit in 2016 because of a groin injury. He's eighth in our NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Jeffery would be a great fit with the Eagles and their skeleton crew at wide receiver. Jeffery is the best receiver on the market and won't come cheap, but with a good, young quarterback in Carson Wentz, it would make sense to do their due diligence on Jeffery, who is second in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Chet_G

Kendricks was a great fit in the 3-4, but struggled in Jim Schwartz's 4-3 scheme. The Eagles should be able to obtain a mid-round pick for Kendricks. -Walter

Stills is a situational deep threat, and he would make for a decent third receiver in Philadelphia's offense. -Walter

The Eagles torched McKelvin late in 2015, yet signed him the following offseason for some reason. The Eagles would save $3.2 million by cutting him. Check out the Philadelphia Eagles Team Needs here. -Walter

Philadelphia's coaches have made it clear that they don't like Mathews very much. The Eagles are looking for a new running back, and I have them taking one in the second round of my 2017 NFL Mock Draft.  -Walter

House wouldn't be much help for the Steelers, as he's 30th in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

This would only for depth purposes, as Cooper is 38th in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Fowler is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings, as he is a buy-low option after playing just six games last year. -Walter

Ryan would help resolve Pittsburgh's long-time cornerback issues, as he's fourth in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

The price tag seems to be the hangup. The Steelers often try to find bargain-basement players via free agency, and Pryor, as the No. 1 player in the NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, will command too much money unless he takes less cash to play for a Super Bowl contender. -Walter

That would be quite the addition. The Steelers have some dynamic play-makers on offense in Antonio Brown, Le'Veon Bell, Ladarius Green and Martavis Bryant, so Pryor could be seen as overkill. However, Green has an extensive injury history, and Bryant is very unreliable. With Green and Bryant out, the Patriots were able to smother Brown in the AFC Championship. They won't have such a luxury if Pryor is on the roster. Pryor rests atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Kirkpatrick would be a nice signing for both teams, filling a big need. Kirkpatrick is 10th in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

It's unreal that the Steelers refuse to admit how horrible Jones is. Jones has been a boon for preseason NFL bettors, as fading the Steelers has been a great way to win money because Jones is so terrible. Jones is 22nd in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings, just ahead of Kellen Moore and Mark Sanchez. -Walter

Brown caused some locker room problems this season, but the Steelers apparently have no interest in trading him. Brown's talent is just too great to give up on him. -Walter

Timmons was once one of the most underrated players in the NFL, but his play has regressed tremendously over the past couple of seasons. Timmons is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Jones has been a big disappointment thus far. He's No. 7 in the NFL Free Agent Outside Linebacker Rankings just based solely on his potential as a former first-round pick. -Walter

It's a legitimate concern, as Arian Foster's vegan diet ruined his career. Kaepernick is rail thin and will have trouble staying healthy. Of course, there are other documented issues as well. That said, there's so much hoopla for Kaepernick not drawing interest, yet the same thing is happening to Jay Cutler, who is the superior player. He's above Kaepernick in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

The reason I won't be mocking Mitchell Trubisky (or any other quarterback) to the 49ers at No. 2 overall in my 2017 NFL Mock Draft is because they seem focused on acquiring Kirk Cousins either this spring or next. -Walter

Why? The 49ers are already paying big bucks to Vance McDonald and a decent amount to Garrett Celek, so bringing in Bennett doesn't make much sense. That said, we've seen crazier things today. -Walter

It appears as though the 49ers weren't paying attention to Barwin and his struggles in the 4-3. Barwin, who should be in a 3-4, is now 72nd in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Only the Colts are running a 3-4 of those three, so this is a bit odd. Poe is coming off an injury-laden year, but is still sixth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Cousins might be the only NFL player in the league right now who wants to play for the 49ers, but that's what happens when your team refuses to pay you and then exiles its general manager for some reason. -Walter

Formerly of the Bills, Goodwin can run very fast, and, umm, that's about it. Goodwin isn't much of a football player, but he'll be a situational deep threat, which is something Kyle Shanahan wants in his offense. Goodwin was 26th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

This is a great move, provided it's not for too much money. Hoyer worked with Kyle Shanahan in Cleveland, where he went 7-4 as a starter in 2014. Aside from Tony Romo, Hoyer was the top player available in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Those teams must not have watched Peko recently, as he has been awful. Peko is 39th in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Rapoport noted that the Jets nearly signed Hoyer two years ago, but opted for Ryan Fitzpatrick instead. As for the 49ers, Hoyer wouldn't preclude them from selecting a quarterback early in the 2017 NFL Draft. Hoyer is ahead of Mike Glennon in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Holy crap. I like Garcon a lot, but that's quite a bit of money for a 31-year-old receiver. Garcon is expected to continue to play well into his 30s because of his elite route-running ability, but given how deep this receiving class is in the 2017 NFL Draft, you have to wonder why the 49ers would pay Garcon so much, especially considering that they are paying on past production. Garcon is third in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Garcon hadn't played for Shanahan, but he happened to be Kirk Cousins' favorite target. Cousins won't have anyone to throw to if the 49ers trade for him. Garcon is third in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Stock up for John Lynch. Glennon has some promise, but he's way too expensive for a quarterback with lackluster production. If the 49ers miss out on all the free agents, here are the 2017 NFL Draft Quarterback Prospect Rankings that they'll consider. -Walter

Siemian would serve as a veteran stopgap for the rookie the 49ers opt to draft in that case, making them open for business for a signal-caller at No. 2 overall. Here's our list of NFL Draft Quarterback Prospect Rankings. -Walter

Holmes is 42nd in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, so I'm not sure why. He'd provide depth at most. -Walter

The Giants are an interesting team because they already have two talented receivers, but the other three are logical fits. Pryor sits atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Considering that John Lynch has made two dubious signings already, this is hardly a surprise. Scroll down a bit to see what I think about Glennon earning $14-$15 million per year. -Walter

It's unclear why, as Romo would likely want to sign with a contender like the Texans or Broncos. Both the Rams and 49ers obviously need quarterbacks, but signing Romo makes very little sense for them. -Walter

In other news, Kaepernick has stated that he will stand for the National Anthem in 2017. Regardless of his politics, Kaepernick is a poor quarterback who has regressed without Jim Harbaugh because he hasn't put the appropriate amount of work into film study. Despite this, however, he still may garner some interest, though it's already been reported that the Browns don't want him. Kaepernick will be added to the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings shortly. -Walter

Jeffery would be much more appealing if he could stay on the field. Still, he's No. 2 in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Cousins would be going to a team devoid of talent, but he'd be paired with his former coach, Kyle Shanahan. I discussed the potential 49ers-Redskins Kirk Cousins trade here. -Walter

Williams was a solid nickel corner for the Browns before suffering an ankle injury that caused him to miss all of 2016. Williams is 21st in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Mitchell is No. 17 in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings, so the team that signs him shouldn't be too excited. -Walter

Hoyer would serve as a veteran bridge for their next quarterback. He did a solid job in relief last year, and he's No. 2 in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

The problem is that the Redskins will almost certainly franchise Cousins, making the reunion between the two very unlikely. Cousins is No. 1, by a wide margin, in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Matt Schaub, everyone! He'll be here all week! Schaub's only realistic chance to start, outside of injury, is to follow his former offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to San Francisco, where can play until a rookie the team drafts is ready. Then again, the 49ers could trade for Jimmy Garoppolo. Schaub is currently No. 14 in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Schaub would sadly be an upgrade as a No. 2 over Blaine Gabbert, especially because he knows Shanahan's offense very well. -Walter

The 49ers are desperate for a quarterback, and Cousins would be light years better than what they've had since Jim Harbaugh left. The 49ers have no talent on their offensive roster outside of Joe Staley and Carlos Hyde, but Cousins may find the prospect of working with Kyle Shanahan again to be appealing. Cousins is by far the top-ranked player in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

The Seahawks shouldn't expect much beyond a late-round pick, as this is just a formality.  -Walter

It sounds like the Seahawks are tired of Sherman's antics, so perhaps New England will pull the trigger if Malcolm Butler is dealt. Trading for Sherman would require giving up a first-round pick, which the Patriots currently do not have in 2017. Perhaps they'd send their 2018 pick to Seattle in addition to something else. Speaking of the 2018 class, I'll have a 2018 NFL Mock Draft update tomorrow. -Walter

Seattle could use another linebacker, and Hodges is an underrated player; he's 42nd in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Lynch would be owed $9 million, which is too much money for a Seattle team that has about $14 million in cap space. This is music to the Raiders' ears, as they're attempting to lure Lynch out of retirement. -Walter

The Seahawks are desperate for tackle help, and Ryan Clady is sadly their top choice in free agency. He's the best player available in the NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

As it stands now, the Raiders would have to trade for Lynch if he came out of retirement. This way, they can just sign him. It remains to be seen if Seattle will grant his wish, but there's no reason for the Seahawks to hold on to him if he doesn't want to play for them. -Walter

Sherman is nearing 30, and he's owed about $22 million over the next two seasons. He also has said some controversial things that have undoubtedly bothered ownership. The Seahawks might as well trade Sherman while he has great value because that won't last very long. I have Seattle taking a cornerback in the second round of my 2017 NFL Mock Draft. -Walter

Formerly of the Redskins, Jean-Francois would provide decent depth up front. He's 20th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Watson is 36th in the NFL Free Agent Outside Linebacker Rankings, as he is much more of a special-teamer than a regular defensive player. -Walter

The signing would make sense, as the Seahawks need a quality backup safety after what happened last year. McDougald is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. -Walter

That's a bit of a surprise, as the Seahawks now have a crowded backfield. Still, Charles would be a high-upside addition if Seattle can get him cheaply. Charles is 87th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Tight end may not seem like an obvious need for the Seahawks, but Jimmy Graham will be a 31-year-old free agent next spring. Cook is the top player available in the NFL Free Agent Tight End Rankings. -Walter

This isn't a surprise because it's likely that Peterson asked for too much money in a buyer's market for running backs. The Seahawks are also meeting with Jamaal Charles and Latavius Murray. Peterson, Charles and Murray is second, seventh and sixth, respectively, in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Nice weather isn't a concern for Lang, apparently. All three teams need offensive line help (the Packers do if Lang leaves), and they'd all be lucky to have him, as he's the best player available per the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Peterson might be out of the Seahawks' price range, but he could take less to play for a winner. Murray seems like a more realistic option. -Walter

He'll join Eddie Lacy as running backs the Seahawks want to add to their rotation. Murray is 84th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Seattle wants a running back to rotate with Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, while Minnesota is in search for a starter. Lacy is the second-best-available player in the 2017 NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

That would be a huge boost for Seattle's awful blocking unit. Lang is seventh in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Tampa needs a new starting safety, while Seattle is in the market for a capable backup after what transpired last year. Wilcox is 13th in the NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. -Walter

Charles would have to prove that he's healthy, of course, and Andy Reid made it sound like his knee was shot. Hopefully that's not the case. Charles is seventh in the NFL Free Agent Running Back Rankings. -Walter

Adrian Peterson's father revealed that the Seahawks had interest in his son, but that never seemed like a true statement. Peterson is going to find it difficult to sign somewhere for desired money because of how strong the 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospects are. -Walter

It's difficult to believe what a player's parent says, but the interesting portion is the second part about the Vikings. Peterson might feel slighted now, but he'll change his tune once he realizes how bad the running back market will be. Peterson would be bettr off taking less money to play for a great team like New England. -Walter

Fluker has been very injury-prone, and he has played poorly as a result. He has potential, however, so it's not a surprise that teams have interest. Fluker is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Guard Rankings. -Walter

Aiken was criminally underutilized in Baltimore last year, so he could provide some value. Aiken is 15th in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Seattle should be thrilled to have him back, considering its offensive line situation. Despite having an extensive injury history, Okung is No. 2 in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

McClain would be solid depth addition for both teams. He's 20th in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Seahawk fans better hope not. Giacomini once played for Seattle, but he was horrible for the Jets. Giacomini is 29th in our NFL Free Agent Offensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Mitchell is No. 17 in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings, so the team that signs him shouldn't be too excited. -Walter

Walsh was let go from Minnesota because he couldn't get his game right, but with Steven Hauschka a free agent, Walsh should get a good chance to win the job. He has proven himself to be one of the best kickers in the league when he's on.  -Chet_G

Foles is a mediocre backup and would be a fine addition in the wake of Mike Glennon's departure. Foles is ninth in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Tampa needs a new starting safety, while Seattle is in the market for a capable backup after what transpired last year. Wilcox is 13th in the NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. -Walter

This would be huge, as Tampa has needed a talented player next to Gerald McCoy for the longest time. Baker is fourth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

It was reported earlier that Philadelphia is already talking to Bouye. Given that Bouye is atop our 2017 NFL Free Agent Cornerback Prospect Rankings, it's understandable that all of these teams have such interest in the Texan star. -Walter

This isn't the first time Jackson has been connected to the Buccaneers, who need a second wideout. Jackson is 39th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

The thinking is that because teams will have tons of cap space, they'll overpay for players. Well, just because a millionaire has lots of cash doesn't mean that he/she goes around spending $5,000 for a pack of gum. This is absolutely stupid, and any team that signs Glennon to a contract even close to this amount will earn a quick Millen grade. Glennon is just a two-star player in our NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

Jackson has never been a true No. 2 receiver, but that'll be the case in Tampa. Jackson is fifth in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Crazy. That's about twice as much as Glennon deserves to make. Some team is going to pay Glennon much more than he's worth, much like the Texans did with Brock Osweiler, and Glennon is going to disappoint, much like Osweiler did. I have the Bills signing Glennon in my Predicted NFL Offseason Quarterback Destination page. -Walter

There's no reason to. The draft class is loaded at the position - check out the 2017 NFL Draft Running Back Prospect Rankings for more - and according to ESPN's Jenna Laine, Doug Martin is looking refreshed after rehab. Peterson is going to discover that he doesn't have a very good market. -Walter

Tennessee better not overpay Walden, as he lucked into 11 sacks in 2016. Walden is 12th in the NFL Free Agent Outside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

This is another need the Titans need to fill. Inside linebacker, cornerback and safety are the three problematic areas. Hightower is atop the NFL Free Agent Inside Linebacker Rankings. -Walter

Signing Bouye would be a huge boost for a poor secondary, and it would also strip a resource away from a rival. Bouye is 10th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

It was reported earlier that Philadelphia is already talking to Bouye. Given that Bouye is atop our 2017 NFL Free Agent Cornerback Prospect Rankings, it's understandable that all of these teams have such interest in the Texan star. -Walter

The Giants are an interesting team because they already have two talented receivers, but the other three are logical fits. Pryor sits atop our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Kirkpatrick would be a nice signing for both teams, filling a big need. Kirkpatrick is 10th in our NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

The rumor from yesterday was that the Titans would surrender No. 18 overall for Cooks, but they have no second-round choice. The Eagles could offer their second-rounder for Cooks. -Walter

Jeffery would be much more appealing if he could stay on the field. Still, he's No. 2 in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Verner once played well for the Titans, but he's apparently not welcome back. Verner was horrible in Tampa and is currently 22nd in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

McCourty is a middling cornerback due $7 million in 2017, so it's understandable that the Titans would want to cut him. -Walter

Brown is one of the top free agents still available. He's coming off a very good year in Buffalo and would be an upgrade for the Redskins' poor linebacking corps. Brown is 44th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

The reason I won't be mocking Mitchell Trubisky (or any other quarterback) to the 49ers at No. 2 overall in my 2017 NFL Mock Draft is because they seem focused on acquiring Kirk Cousins either this spring or next. -Walter

With such a great group of cornerback prospects entering the NFL, it's not a surprise that there are plenty of talented corners still available in free agency. Butler is 15th in the NFL Free Agent Cornerback Rankings. -Walter

Logan is a great run-stuffer and would be a great addition to Washington's poor defensive line. Logan is eighth in the NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

There's been a major backlash from the Scot McCloughan firing - click the link for a grade - though sources told me that there's definitely legitimacy to it. Still, the Redskins have handled it poorly, and now Cousins is demanding for someone to lose his job. It's not a good look for Cousins, and so the Redskins should think about just trading him to the 49ers right now. -Walter

The Redskins sorely need help at receiver with DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon gone, but they've had trouble identifying talent in the wake of their front office woes. Pryor is 20th in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings, and perhaps he would've been signed had the Redskins not already overpaid several scrubs. -Walter

After losing Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson, landing Pryor would be huge. Pryor is 20th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Washington is losing Cousins no matter what next year, so they would be foolish not to obtain something for him now. -Walter

Cousins might be the only NFL player in the league right now who wants to play for the 49ers, but that's what happens when your team refuses to pay you and then exiles its general manager for some reason. -Walter

Church had his best year in 2016 and is fourth in our NFL Free Agent Safety Rankings. The Redskins desperately need a safety, while the Jaguars will have to replace John Cyprien if he departs via free agency. -Walter

Poe would fill a huge need, as the Redskins have a horrible defensive line. Poe struggled last year because of a back injury, but he's still very talented. He's sixth in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings. -Walter

Holmes is 42nd in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings, so I'm not sure why. He'd provide depth at most. -Walter

And I believe I'm the Queen of England. That doesn't make it true. The Redskins couldn't even get into the playoffs with Kirk Cousins last year, and McCoy isn't even close in ability to Cousins. The Redskins would struggle to get to seven victories with the noddle-armed McCoy at the helm, but they apparently think differently. Perhaps they leaked this to Breer to somehow increase leverage in negotiations with Cousins. -Walter

So much for the three-way trade with the 49ers. Romo is likely to go to the Broncos or Texans. Charlie Campbell reported that the Broncos will intently pursue Tony Romo. -Walter

So much for that blockbuster three-team trade. The Texans and Broncos continue to make the most sense for Romo, as they have Super Bowl-contending rosters that are lacking quarterbacks. I have Romo going to the Texans in my NFL Offseason Quarterback Destinations prediction page. -Walter

It's unknown what exactly is going on with the Redskins, who appear to be in general disarray. Garcon is No. 3 in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Baker is fourth in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Rankings, so the Redskins would suffer a huge loss if they were to let him leave via free agency. -Walter

They've decided that they won't be trading Cousins to the 49ers. That could always change, as this sort of statement just increases their leverage. -Walter

Cousins would be going to a team devoid of talent, but he'd be paired with his former coach, Kyle Shanahan. I discussed the potential 49ers-Redskins Kirk Cousins trade here. -Walter

Jackson has stated that he wants to stay in Washington, but that won't be possible at his asking price. The Redskins would prefer to keep Pierre Garcon, who has a longer shelf life. Jackson is 39th in our Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

Campbell would be a great fit, and he's one of the best free agents available. Campbell is sixth overall in the Top 100 NFL Free Agent Rankings. -Walter

This would be an interesting move by the Redskins if they receive two first-round picks for Cousins from the 49ers. That would help salvage the situation, and Washington could take a quarterback with the 17th-overall pick (or perhaps San Francisco's 2018 first-rounder.) -Walter

The Buccaneers need a second receiver with Vincent Jackson being on his last legs. I have to wonder if they'd want a problematic locker room guy around Jameis Winston, however. Jackson is No. 5 in our NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Cousins is apparently fed up with the front office. If he leaves, his most likely destination would be San Francisco to reunite with Kyle Shanahan. I've discussed a potential Redskins-49ers Kirk Cousins Trade here. -Walter

That's exactly what Jackson is, as he's a one-trick pony who disappears on occasion. Jackson is fifth in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings. -Walter

Four of those five teams are desperate for a receiver, with Chicago being the outlier. However, Alshon Jeffery is a free agent, which would explain the Bears' interest. Garcon is No. 3 in our&nbsp;<a href="http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2017WR.php" target="_blank">NFL Free Agent Wide Receiver Rankings</a>. -Walter

Jackson will be hitting free agency for the first time, so he wants to see what he can earn in the final big contract of his career. He's been linked to the Eagles and Rams. -Walter

The Redskins desperately need a nose tackle, and Logan is a very good run-stuffer. Logan is eighth in our 2017 NFL Free Agent Defensive Tackle Prospect Rankings. -Walter

"I think you have to have an open mind, but ultimately it's not in my hands in the sense that the team is going to make that decision, and I'll react accordingly," Cousins said. It sounds as if he's resigned to the fact that the Redskins will franchise him. -Walter

Cousins is likely to be overpaid this offseason, but it's not like the Redskins have much of a choice. Cousins is far and away the top player in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter

The 49ers are desperate for a quarterback, and Cousins would be light years better than what they've had since Jim Harbaugh left. The 49ers have no talent on their offensive roster outside of Joe Staley and Carlos Hyde, but Cousins may find the prospect of working with Kyle Shanahan again to be appealing. Cousins is by far the top-ranked player in the NFL Free Agent Quarterback Rankings. -Walter