The most important factor used to compile the free agent rankings is the
player’s ability and performance on the field. Next is the age and time factor,
especially players over the age of thirty. We then look at durability and injury
issues with the older veterans. Lastly, we evaluate the intangible areas (i.e.:
attitude, work ethic, and off-field troubles) as those red flags often follow a
player to his new team. Restricted free agents rarely move. The players are
ranked in order of their value. Keep in mind that maintenance of this list is
ongoing. Minor errors or omissions are possible. For example, when a player
signs during the season, his new contract’s expiration date is sometimes unclear.
It is likely that a few players are even now negotiating new or extended contracts
with their team.The following signings are as of March 14, 2011.
Codes:
F – Tagged by current team as a Franchise Player
T – Tendered by current team
S – Signed by current team
UFA – Unrestricted Free Agent
URF – Unsigned Restricted Free Agent
ERF – Exclusive Restricted Free Agent
CC – Cap Casualty/New Team
Defensive Ends
Hali, Tamba KC 27 F
Edwards, Ray MIN 26 URF
Kiwanuka, Mathias NYG 28 URF
Johnson, Charles CAR 25 URF
Ellis, Shaun NYJ 34 UFA
Avril, Cliff DET 25 T
Babin, Jason TEN 31 UFA
Carter, Andre WAS 32 CC
Brock, Raheem SEA 33 UFA
Gholston, Vernon NYJ 25 UFA
Gilberry, Wallace KC 26 T
Ball, Dave TEN 30 UFA
LaBoy, Travis SF 30 URF
Mitchell, Jayme CLE 27 URF
McDonald, Ray SF 26 URF
Benard, Marcus CLE 26 ERF
McBride, Turk DET 30 URF
Robison, Brian MIN 28 URF
Ah You, CJ STL 29 T
Anderson, Mark HOU 28 URF
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