2011 NFL Free Agents: Center

2011 NFL Free Agent Positions:
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2011 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2011.

Ryan Kalil, C, Panthers. Age: 25.
Franchised by Panthers

If the Panthers don’t franchise Ryan Kalil, teams will be lining up to sign one of the top centers in the NFL.
Olin Kreutz, C, Bears. Age: 34.
Signed with Saints (1 year)

It’s not saying much, but Olin Kreutz was Chicago’s best pass-protector in 2010. He’s a declining player at this stage of his career, but he just doesn’t miss any games; Kreutz made his 129th consecutive start in the season finale.
Lyle Sendlein, C, Cardinals. Age: 27.
Re-signed with Cardinals

Arizona’s best offensive lineman, Lyle Sendlein hasn’t missed a start in three years. He needs to be re-signed.
Kyle Cook (RFA), C, Bengals. Age: 28.
Kyle Cook has been a solid, dependable starting center for the Bengals the past two years. He deserves an extension.
Jonathan Goodwin, C, Saints. Age: 32.
Signed with 49ers (3 years, $10.9 million)

A serviceable starting center, Jonathan Goodwin still has a couple of quality seasons left in the tank.
Chris Spencer, C, Seahawks. Age: 29.
Signed with Bears (2 years)

The injury-prone Chris Spencer had a rocky start to his 2010 campaign, but improved toward the end of the season.
Samson Satele, C, Raiders. Age: 26.
Re-signed with Raiders

Samson Satele has done a decent job as Oakland’s starting center the past two years after struggling in Miami.
Scott Mruczkowski, C, Chargers. Age: 29.
Re-signed with Chargers

Scott Mruczkowski barely played this season, but filled in really well for an injured Nick Hardwick the year before.
Casey Wiegmann, C, Chiefs. Age: 38.
Re-signed with Chiefs (1 year)

Casey Wiegmann is a very reliable center who doesn’t miss any games. At 38, however, his best days are far behind him.
Shaun O’Hara, C, Giants. Age: 34.
Shaun O’Hara is a 34-year-old coming off Achilles surgery. He says he’ll be healthy by September, but that remains to be seen.
Casey Rabach, C, Redskins. Age: 33. — Signed with Ravens (2 years)
Eric Heitmann, C, 49ers. Age: 31.
Kris O’Dowd, C, USC. Age: 23. — Signed with Cardinals
Jake Kirkpatrick, C, TCU. Age: 24.
Tim Barnes, C, Missouri. Age: 23. — Signed with Ravens
Alex Linnenkohl, C, Oregon State. Age: 23. — Signed with Bears
Jason Spitz, C, Packers. Age: 28. — Signed with Jaguars (3 years)
Rudy Niswanger, C, Chiefs. Age: 28. — Signed with Lions
Dylan Gandy, C, Lions. Age: 29. — Re-signed with Lions (2 years)
Robert Turner (RFA), C, Jets. Age: 27.
Ben Claxton, C, Cardinals. Age: 31.