Major Free Agency Tracker (Updated 3/19)

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49ERS
RB DeShaun Foster (Panthers)
WR Isaac Bruce (Rams)
WR Bryant Johnson (Cardinals)

BEARS
LB Lance Briggs (re-signed)

BENGALS
LB Dhani Jones (Re-signed)

BILLS
DL Marcus Stroud (Jaguars)
LB Kawika Mitchell (Giants)

BROWNS
QB Derek Anderson (Re-signed)
WR Donte Stallworth (Patriots)
DL Shaun Rogers (Lions)
DL Cory Williams (Packers)

BUCCANEERS
QB Brian Griese (Bears)
RB Warrick Dunn
WR Antoino Bryant
TE Ben Troupe (Titans)
C Jeff Faine (Saints)
S Eugene Wilson (Patriots)

CARDINALS
DL Travis LaBoy (Titans)

CHIEFS
LB Demorrio Williams (Falcons)

COWBOYS
LB Zach Thomas (Dolphins)

DOLPHINS
WR Ernest Wilford (Jaguars)

EAGLES
CB Asante Samuel (Patriots)

FALCONS
RB Michael Turner (Chargers)
S Eric Coleman (Jets)
K Jason Elam

GIANTS
S Sammy Knight (Jaguars)

JAGUARS
WR Jerry Porter (Raiders)
WR Troy Williamson (Vikings)
CB Drayton Florence (Chargers)

JETS
FB Tony Richardson (Vikings)
OG Alan Faneca (Steelers)
DT Kris Jenkins (Panthers)
LB Calvin Pace (Cardinals)

LIONS
CB Brian Kelly (Buccaneers)
CB Leigh Bodden (Browns)

PANTHERS
WR DJ Hackett (Seahawks)
LB Landon Johnson (Bengals)

PATRIOTS
WR Randy Moss (Re-signed)

RAIDERS
WR Javon Walker (Broncos)
S Gibril Wilson (Giants)

RAMS
K Josh Brown (Seahawks)

SAINTS
WR Devery Henderson (Re-Signed)
DL Bobby McCray (Jaguars)
LB Jonathon Vilma (Jets)
LB Dan Morgan (Panthers)
CB Randall Gay (Patriots)

SEAHAWKS
RB Julius Jones (Cowboys)
OG Mike Wahle (Panthers)

STEELERS
RB Mewelde Moore (Vikings)

TITANS
TE Alge Crumpler (Falcons)
OG Jake Scott (Colts)

TEXANS
CB Jacques Reeves (Cowboys)

VIKINGS
WR Bernard Berrian (Bears)
S Madieu Wiliams (Bengals)
FB Thomas Tapeh (Eagles)

Players Available
*Rankings are according to ProFootballTalk.com. Franchised & Restricted players are not listed, but make up part of their list.

21. LB Clark Haggans (Steelers)
38. CB Ty Law (Chiefs)
48. LB Tyjuan Hagler (Colts)

Other notable players: DE Mike Rucker (Panthers), OG Larry Allen (49ers), RB Musa Smith (Ravens)

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Tampa Bay inked C Jeff Faine (Saints)

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Derek Anderson signed with the Browns:

Derek Anderson has agreed to a multiyear contract to stay with the Browns. NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that it is for three years, with $14 million guaranteed.

Anderson may have given up short-term money to stay, but his best chance for a long career and another big payday soon was to be a Brown. He is only one year older than Brady Quinn and would put himself in great position with another Pro Bowl quality year. This is good news for Braylon Edwards, Kellen Winslow, and the Browns skill players

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Jaguars agreed to terms with Cleo Lemon.

A nice fit for both sides. Lemon played capably in a difficult situation last year, and should be an upgrade over Quinn Gray. Lemon sometimes plays too conservatively, but that fits Jacksonville's style, as does his mobility.

Great move IMO. The Jags have a quality backup for the now-franchise QB David Garrard.

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So you are including trades? If so:

Jaguars acquired Troy Williamson from the Minnesota Vikings.

The deal was agreed to three days ago, but made official by the team this morning. The Jags still didn't disclose what they gave up for Williamson, but it's likely a sixth-round pick that could improve based on performance. He'll have to become more consistent to be the deep threat the Jags are hoping for.

Saints finilized a deal to acquire Jonathan Vilma Friday, sending a conditional 2009 pick to New York for him.

The Saints checked Vilma out medically Monday, so they must be confident in his ability to recover from knee surgery. If healthy, Vilma is one of the premier middle linebackers in football. We don't know the terms of the pick, but it will be partly based on Vilma's play. Our guess? It's a third or second-round pick that can upgrade.

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NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that the Jaguars agreed to terms with Jerry Porter on a six-year, $30 million contract, with $10 million guaranteed.

That's almost reasonable in this market. Jacksonville likes their wideouts bulky and Porter will help in the red zone, hurting Reggie Williams. Porter will start, probably opposite Williams or Matt Jones, with Dennis Northcutt in the slot. Porter should be a solid starter, their nominal "number one," but his fantasy potential is limited to WR3/4 status in a conservative spread-the-wealth offense. Troy Williamson's chance to make an impact just went down.

Finally, a receiver who can catch on the Jags!

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TAPEH RETURNS HOME

The Vikings have announced that they have signed fullback Thomas Tapeh, an unrestrictred free ageny who previously played for the Eagles.

Tapeh attended the University of Minnesota and grew up in the Twin Cities. He spent two seasons working with Vikings coach Brad Childress when Childress was the offensive coordinator in Philly.

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I'll sticky this for the offseason assuming it stays updated

nice work LBC

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Bills reach deal with LB Mitchell - Linebacker Kawika Mitchell has reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills. The five-year veteran cashed in on the first day of NFL free agency Friday after winning a Super Bowl with the New York Giants. Five year, $17.5 million contract that includes $5 million worth of guaranteed money.

Linkage

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Another trade from this morning:

Browns acquired DL Corey Williams from the Packers in exchange for a second-round pick.

Green Bay gets the No. 56 pick overall. Williams, 27, has been a gap-shooter in the Packers' scheme, but at 6'4/315, has enough size to take on blockers. He'll get a long-term deal from Cleveland that's likely close to the $50 million pact Tommy Kelly signed with Oakland. The Browns' defensive line adds a lot of talent with the move, but are left without a first- or second-round pick in April. The Packers, who still have terrific interior depth, made out very well.