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
Outside Linebackers
Woodley, LaMarr PIT 26 F
Greenway, Chad MIN 28 F
Wimbley, Kamerion OAK 27 F
Lawson, Manny SF 27 URF
Nicholas, Stephen ATL 28 URF
McIntosh, Rocky WAS 28 URF
Black, Quincy TB 27 URF
Roth, Matt CLE 28 UFA
Leber, Ben MIN 32 UFA
Session, Clint IND 26 URF
Davis, Thomas CAR 27 UFA
Durant, Justin JAC 25 URF
Howard, Thomas OAK 28 URF
Vobora, David STL 25 T
Tinoisamoa, Pisa CHI 30 UFA
Woodyard, Wesley DEN 25 T
Bulluck, Keith NYG 34 UFA
Clark, Danny NO 34 UFA
Peterson, Mike ATL 35 UFA
Johnson, Brandon CIN 28 URF
Hill, Leroy SEA 28 UFA
Barnes, Antwan SD 26 URF
Anderson, James CAR 27 URF
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