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2010 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2010. Darren Sproles (RFA), RB/KR/PR, Chargers. Age: 27. Re-signed with Chargers (1 year, $7.2 million) Given a 4-star ranking because of his kick-returning ability. Darren Sproles is a lightning-quick back who can go the distance at any moment, but it’s…

2010 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2010. Le’Ron McClain (RFA), FB, Ravens. Age: 25. Re-signed with Ravens (1 year, $2.4 million) Le’Ron McClain did a great job of unselfishly giving up his carries to open up giant holes for Ray Rice. Leonard Weaver (RFA), FB, Eagles….

2009 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2009. Terrell Suggs, Ravens. Age: 26. Franchised by Ravens Save for the 2007 campaign, Terrell Suggs has recorded at least eight sacks in every season in his career. He also managed a pair of sacks in the AFC Championship. At…

2010 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2010. 2010 NFL Free Agents – Kickers: Sebastian Janikowski, K, Raiders. Age: 32. Re-signed with Raiders (4 years, $16 million) Sebastian Janikowski nailed 24-of-27 field goal attempts in 2009, including a whopping 6-of-8 from 50-plus. Kind of makes you…

2010 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2010. Kevin Mawae, C, Titans. Age: 39. Even at 39, Kevin Mawae just keeps getting it done. He’s not the center he once was, but he’s still playing at a high level. Jason Spitz (RFA), C/G, Packers. Age: 27. Re-signed…

2010 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2010. Jared Gaither (RFA), OT, Ravens. Age: 24. Re-signed with Ravens (1 year, $2.4 million) Franchise left tackles don’t grow on trees, and the Ravens need to make sure they retain Jared Gaither. Gaither has a bit of a problem…

2010 NFL Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2010. Karlos Dansby, ILB, Cardinals. Age: 28. Signed with Dolphins (5 years, $43 million; $22 million guaranteed) One of the top linebackers in the league, Karlos Dansby can play in any scheme. In a shallow market, teams will throw…

Carolina Panthers Below is a depth chart and the year each NFL player will be a free agent. Keep in mind that the players listed are notable ones; players at the bottom of the depth chart will not be on this list. Free agents to be following the 2009 NFL season are marked as “2011”…

2009 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2009. Jahri Evans (RFA), Saints. Age: 26. Re-signed with Saints (1 year, $2.792 million) Jahri Evans, one of the top guards in the league, is due for a monstrous contract. He has no weaknesses in his game, he’s started all…

2009 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2009. Jermaine Phillips, Buccaneers. Age: 30. Re-signed with Buccaneers Jermaine Phillips’ absence (fractured forearm) was a major reason why the Buccaneers lost consecutive home games at the end of the season to San Diego and Oakland. Even at 30, Phillips…