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One-stop NFL free agency guide: Top players, teams to know and sleepers who could break the bank

We break down the best players in free agency, quarterbacks looking for new teams, franchise tag aftermath and teams ready to spend.

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Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Tweets, DMs, FaceTime and secret recruiting: How players pitch their peers in free agency

Players regularly recruit top free agents to come play with them, but how impactful are the sales pitches?

3hJeremy Fowler

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AARON RODGERS TO THE JETS?

Russini: 'Gigantic loss' for the Jets if they fail to land Rodgers

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WILL LAMAR REMAIN WITH RAVENS?

Does the tag increase the chance of Lamar Jackson returning to Ravens?

Baltimore applied the nonexclusive tag on Jackson, who can start talking to other teams on Wednesday, but the Ravens can match any offer.

4hJamison Hensley
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Jackson's best trade fits, from 16 to 1: Barnwell ranks potential destinations

Which teams actually would give up at least two first-round picks for the Baltimore QB? We ranked the candidates.

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NFL NATION

How Calvin Ridley and Trevor Lawrence can make the Jaguars offense a real threat

If Ridley can return to 2020 form, Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars could have a top offense in the league.

4hMichael DiRocco
Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

What would it cost Panthers to trade up for an elite QB prospect in draft?

Carolina is focused on fixing its franchise QB vacancy via the draft, but may need to move up to get who it wants.

4hDavid Newton

Expect Commanders to bargain hunt in Dan Snyder's (likely) last free agent foray

When Snyder bought the team in 1999, he swung big on free agents. But he's not likely to exit in the same fashion.

4hJohn Keim

FREE AGENCY

Ranking the NFL's top 100 free agents: Who will get big-money deals this offseason?

Who could get a huge new contract when free agency opens? We stacked the top 100 players available.

2dMatt Bowen
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Grading NFL free agency deals: Huge deals for Daniel Jones, Derek Carr, Geno Smith

We're evaluating the biggest NFL signings and trades with analysis, grades and what it means for the 2023 draft.

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE GIANTS

Why the Giants paid Daniel Jones like a top QB and what it means for Saquon Barkley

Jones signed a four-year deal minutes before Tuesday's franchise tag deadline. Breaking down what it means for the Giants.

2dJordan Raanan
Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire

Stephen A.: Brian Daboll makes Jones worth it for the Giants

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