There will be oodles of free agents available in March, but only a certain percentage of them can be real difference makers for your team. Micah Hyde‘s new contract will count $4MM against the Bills salary cap next season, reports ESPN’s Mike Rodak. Perhaps motivated by a perceived slight, Campbell turned in a stellar year. 40. This time around, I hope he doesn’t cheap out and hires proper representation. Larry Warford, G (Lions): The knock on Warford when he was coming out of Kentucky was that he might not be able to make it at the next level due to his lack of agility and athleticism. The team hasn’t even made Hyde an offer, according to Demovsky. McClain, for what it’s worth, has already been linked to the Falcons. This Date In Transactions History: Patriots Draft Tom Brady, This Date In Transactions History: Jaguars Sign Calais Campbell. Ryan’s next deal will probably pay him eight figures per year and it should be a lengthy pact. Not a great look on either side of the ball. After settling for a cheap one-year deal last year, Brown should do a lot better this time around. He has not shown the ability the aforementioned UFAs have, though. Signed with Colts for three years, $13.5MM. Re-signed with Bengals for five years, $52.5MM. Recipient of an extension that hasn’t benefited the Lions. Unlike the edge defender market, the 2017 cadre of interior defensive lineman shouldn’t be overly affected by the franchise tender. Lang, who turns 30 in September, also spent some time at tackle early in his career and could be moved around the line in a pinch. That would be enough for the traditionally free agency-averse team to re-sign at least two of these players. If they don’t, teams like the Lions, Steelers, and Chargers could be in the mix. DeSean Jackson, WR (Redskins): Jackson is on the wrong side of 30 and, typically, blazing speed does not age well. The Patriots already traded away several of their best defenders, including Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins, an indication that they view Hightower as the best best to stick around long term. The 49ers could also get involved and a return to the Bears cannot be ruled out either. The Packers look to have slotted the defensive back at a lower-priority spot in their free agent queue, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tweets. He also played a hand in the Giants’ strong run defense last year – as a team, they allowed just 88.6 yards on the ground per game. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Phil Dawson come back for a fifth season with the 49ers, but Greg Zuerlein could move on from the Rams after the club threatened to bring in competition last offseason. Lang was set on hitting free agency but was planning to give the Packers the option of matching whatever offers he received. 31. Riley Reiff, OT (Lions): Personally, I prefer Russell Okung and Kelvin Beachum to Reiff, but I anticipate Reiff getting more money than both. 11. Nick Perry, DE (Packers): After this year’s premier edge defenders were franchised, Perry stands as the best defensive end available. 4. Berry re-signing with the Chiefs should cause a domino effect that enhances his market. Stills reportedly likes the West Coast (who doesn’t?) The cornerback market stands as one of the best free agent positional groups this offseason, as strong players permeate the list from top-to-bottom. With those caveats out of the way, let’s dive right in! This spring, the 26-year-old could go from supersub to starter with a significant pay bump. Stills isn’t necessarily the best wide receiver on his own team, but he is just on the cusp of his 25th birthday and his ability to stretch the field is tantalizing. He didn’t do much last season, but neither did anyone else on the Jets. Honorable mention: Andre Branch, Bennie Logan, Kelvin Beachum, Jamaal Charles, Matt Kalil, Darrelle Revis, Julius Peppers, LeGarrette Blount, Nick Mangold, Colin Kaepernick, Nick Fairley, D.J. 37. Hightower has communicated an openness to the franchise tag, but New England may go in another direction and offer him the transition tender instead. Buffalo Bills sign contract extension with safety Jordan Poyer, Takeaways: Buffalo Bills prove they aren’t contenders in 26-17 loss to Kansas City Chiefs. Poll: Will The Jets Fire Adam Gase Before The End Of The Year? Signed with the Packers for three years, $21MM. McClain, for what it’s worth, has already been linked to the Falcons. Stephon Gilmore is a more high-profile name than Logan Ryan, but Ryan has simply played better over the last few campaigns, and offers a more dependable output. Dontari Poe, DT (Chiefs): Poe is a bit inconsistent, but when he’s on it’s a clear reminder of why the Chiefs made him the No. 6 edge defender, could be a fit for both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes, while JPP will be looking for a long-term commitment after signing consecutive one-year deals. Jack Doyle, TE (Colts): Every time we hear an update on Doyle, his projected salary keeps on rising. “I don’t want a one- or two-year deal. It’s free agency week! Logan Ryan, CB (Patriots): There are bigger names available at the cornerback position, but Ryan slots ahead of many of them after a career year. Jairus Byrd is a late addition to the safety market after being released by the Saints, and it’s possible another will hope he can rebound to his All Pro days as he enters his age-30 season. Tony Jefferson is expected to hit free agency, and could be in for a contract that nears the $8-9MM range. As disappointing as he has been, something in the $8MM/year range cannot be ruled out. He’ll be cheaper than Hyde due to the age gap and he’s arguably the better player for 2017. 8 .Ricky Wagner, OT (Ravens): There’s already talk of Wagner fetching around $10MM/year and it’s not like this year’s free agent market is flush with young, quality tackles. The 49ers and Cowboys are both said to have their eyes on Britt. If the Patriots let Bennett leave, as expected, it’s possible they could look at Doyle as a new safety net for Gronk. Our overall top 50 list favors longer-term value, and is more about forecasting which players will be in highest demand when it comes to years and dollars. In just 14 games (12 starts), the former first-round pick amassed 11 sacks. Signed with Vikings for five years, $58.75MM. Still, Bennett shouldn’t sell himself short: he’s a big, bruising tight end who can be a major factor in the red zone, as evidenced by his seven touchdowns last season. 7 among safeties, just ahead of Berry. The Patriots would presumably like to keep Harmon. 15. 10. When you also consider the lack of quality tackles in the draft, it’s apparent that Wagner is about to get PAID, in all caps.Believe it or not, $10MM/year might be his floor. Darius Butler may be the most fascinating case among this list of safeties, as the former corner should theoretically offer above-average coverage skills. Kayvon Webster, CB (Broncos): Webster wants more playing time and he’s not going to get that opportunity in Denver. No team did so, which could be an indication that Jefferson’s 2016 market could be less robust than expected. Morris Claiborne, CB (Cowboys): After multiple disappointing seasons, Claiborne broke out in his contract year. Signed with Saints for four years, $37MM. 24. Jeff Locke, 27, managed to pin opposing clubs inside the 20-yard line 34 times in 2016, good for fifth in the league. He’s also a full three years younger than the KC star. Teams employing a 3-4 scheme will be especially interested in his services. Teams in need of a strong run-blocking guard will be all over him. Re-signed with Ravens for five years, $52.5MM. John Simon has been overlooked while playing alongside the likes of J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, and Whitney Mercilus but could represent a hidden gem, while the Dolphins are reportedly prioritizing Andre Branch. Bouye earned less than $3MM total during his time with Houston — his next contract could contain five times that amount…annually. In that respect, you might be thinking that he’s Darius Butler-lite. 29. The Packers met with defensive back Micah Hyde‘s agent at the combine last week, but it doesn’t appear that a deal will materialize before free agency opens Thursday. It was announced after their FA Cup match against Tranmere Rovers on 29 November 2008, that Hyde had his contract cancelled by mutual consent after rejecting loan moves to Barnet, Notts County and Stevenage Borough. He probably won’t blossom into a shutdown corner this late in the game, but the former first-round pick would make a fine CB2 somewhere. Poyer is now signed for one year longer than Hyde. Bouye, Stephon Gilmore, Morris Claiborne and others on the cornerback market. Bouye, a decision which sets up the young corner to be the single-most intriguing player on the 2017 free agent market. If the Patriots don’t tie him down, Ryan’s earning power could conceivably vault him past Trumaine Johnson in terms of guaranteed cash.