

Running Back Carlos Hyde is one of the many new faces in Cleveland.

Defensive End Bradley Chubb should be an immediate impact player in Denver.

Defensive Back Aqib Talib is a proven commodity with championship experience.

Running Back Carlos Hyde is one of the many new faces in Cleveland.
OFF SEASON GRADES
NFL Football Expert Analyst Lance Goodman takes an in depth look at the 2018 NFL Off Season and hands out grades for teams who improved the most or came up short during the NFL Draft and Free Agent signing period.
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AFC
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Baltimore Ravens: B+
Draft
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1-25: Hayden Hurst, TE (South Carolina)
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1-32: Lamar Jackson, QB (Louisville)
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3-83: Orlando Brown, T (Oklahoma)
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3-86: Mark Andrews, TE (Oklahoma)
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Free Agents
Robert Griffin III, QB-FA
Michael Crabtree, WR-OAK
John Brown, WR-ARI
Willie Snead, WR-NO
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Key Losses
Mike Wallace, WR
Jeremy Maclin, WR
Ryan Jensen, C
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Buffalo Bills: ​B-
Draft
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1-7: Josh Allen, QB (Wyoming)
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1-16: Tremaine Edmunds, LB (Virginia Tech)
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Free Agents
AJ McCarron, QB-CIN
Travaris Cadet, RB-NO
Chris Ivory, RB-JAC
Jeremy Kerley, WR-SF
Marshall Newhouse, T-OAK
Vontae Davis, CB-IND
Key Losses
Preston Brown, LB
Seantrel Henderson, T
Cordy Glenn, T
Ritchie Incognito, G
Tyrod Taylor, QB
Jordan Matthews, WR
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Cincinnati Bengals: C+
Draft
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1-21: Billy Price, C (Ohio State)
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2-54: Jessie Bates, S (Wake Forest)
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3-77: Sam Hubbard, DE (Ohio State)
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3-78: Malik Jefferson, LB (Texas)
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4-112: Mark Walton, RB (Miami)
Free Agents
OT: Cordy Glenn (BUF)
LB: Preston Brown (BUF)
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Key Losses
Jeremy Hill, RB
Andre Smith, T
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Cleveland Browns: B
Draft
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1-1: Baker Mayfield, QB (Oklahoma)
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1-4: Denzel Ward, CB (Ohio State)
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2-33: Austin Corbett, T (Nevada)
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2-35: Nick Chubb, RB (Georgia)
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Free Agents
Tyrod Taylor , QB-BUF
Carlos Hyde, RB-SF
Jarvis Landry, WR-MIA
Chris Hubbard, G-PIT
Donald Stephenson, T-DEN
Mykel Kendricks LB-PHI
E.J. Gaines, CB-BUF
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Key Losses
Isaiah Crowell, RB
Deshon Kizer, QB
Jason McCourty, CB
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Denver Broncos: B+
Draft
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1-5: Bradley Chubb, DE (North Carolina State)
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2-40: Courtland Sutton, WR (SMU): Signed
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3-71: Royce Freeman, RB (Oregon)
Free Agents
Case Keenum, QB-MIN
Jared Veldheer, T-ARI
Key Losses
C.J. Anderson, RB
Aqib Talib, CB
Cody Lattimer, WR
Virgil Green, TE
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Houston Texans: B
Draft
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3-68: Justin Reid, S (Stanford)
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3-80: Martinas Rankin, T (Mississippi State)
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3-98: Jordan Akins, TE (UCF)
Free Agents
Seantrel Henderson, T-BUF
Zach Fulton, -KC
Senio Kelemete, G-NO
Tyrann Mathieu, S-ARI
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No Key Losses
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Indianapolis Colts: C+
Draft
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1-6: Quenton Nelson, G (Notre Dame)
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2-36: Darius Leonard, LB (South Carolina State)
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2-37: Braden Smith, G (Auburn)
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2-52: Kemoko Turay, DE (Rutgers)
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2-64: Tyquan Lewis, DE (Ohio State)
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Free Agents
Christine Michael, RB-GB
Ryan Grant, WR-WAS
Eric Ebron, TE-DET
Matt Slauson, G-
Key Losses
Frank Gore, RB
Donte Moncrief, WR
Barkveious Mingo, LB
Vontae Davis, CB
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Jacksonville Jaguars: B-
Draft
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1-29: Taven Bryan, DT (Florida)
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2-61: D.J. Chark, WR (LSU)
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3-93: Ronnie Harrison, S (Alabama)
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Free Agents
Donte Moncrief, WR-IND
Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE-NYJ
Niles Paul, TE-WAS
Andrew Norwell, G-CAR
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Key Losses
Aaron Colvin, CB
Allen Robinson, WR
Allen Hurns, WR
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Kansas City Chiefs: C
Draft
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2-46: Breeland Speaks, DE (Ole Miss)
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3-75: Derrick Nnadi, DT (Florida State)
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3-100: Dorian O’Daniel, LB (Clemson)
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Free Agents
Sammy Watkins, WR-LAR
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Key Losses
Alex Smith, QB
Marcus Peters, CB
Derrick Johnson, LB
Albert Wilson, WR
Benny Logan, DT
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Los Angeles Chargers: B+
Draft
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1-17: Derwin James, S (Florida State)
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2-48: Uchenna Nwosu, LB (USC)
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Free Agency
Virgil Green, TE-DEN
Mike Pouncey, C-MIA
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No Key Losses
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Miami Dolphins: A
Draft
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1-11: Minkah Fitzpatrick, S (Alabama)
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2-42: Mike Gesecki, TE (Penn State)
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Free Agents
Frank Gore, RB-IND
Albert Wilson, WR-KC
Danny Amendola, WR-NE
Josh Sitton, G-CHI
Daniel Kilgore, C-SF
Robert Quinn, DE-LAR
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Key Losses
Jarvis Landry, WR
N'damokung Suh, DT
Mike Pouncey, C
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New England Patriots: B-
Draft
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1-23: Isaiah Wynn, T (Georgia)
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1-31: Sony Michel, RB (Georgia)
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2-56: Duke Dawson, CB (Florida)
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Free Agents
Jeremy Hill, RB-CIN
Jordan Matthews, WR-BUF
Adrian Clayborn, DE-ATL
Jason McCourty, CB-CLE
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Key Losses
Dion Lewis, RB
Malcolm Butler, CB
Nate Solder, T
Brandin Cooks, WR
Danny Amendola, WR
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New York Jets: B
Draft
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1-3: Sam Darnold, QB (USC)
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3-72: Nathan Shepherd, DT (Fort Hays State)
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Free Agents
QB: Teddy Bridgewater (MIN)
RB: Isaiah Crowell (CLE)
RB: Thomas Rawls (SEA)
WR: Terrelle Pryor (WAS)
TE: Clive Warford (F/A)
CB: Trumaine Johnson (LAR)
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Key Losses
Mohammed Wilkerson, DE
Demario Davis, LB
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Oakland Raiders: C
Draft
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1-15: Kolton Miller, T (UCLA)
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2-57: P.J. Hall, DT (Sam Houston State)
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Free Agents
Doug Martin, RB-TB
Jordy Nelson, WR-GB
Martavius Bryant, WR-PIT
Tahir Whitehead, LB-DET
Derrick Johnson, LB-KC
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Key Losses
Michael Crabtree, WR
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Pittsburgh Steelers: B-
Draft
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1-28: Terrell Edmunds, S (Virginia Tech)
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2-60: James Washington, WR (Oklahoma State)
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3-60: Mason Rudolph, QB (Oklahoma State)
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Free Agents
Morgan Burnett, S-GB
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Key Losses
Martavius Bryant, WR
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Tennessee Titans: B+
Draft
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1-22: Rashaan Evans, LB (Alabama)
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2-41: Harold Landry, LB (Boston College)
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Free Agents
Bennie Logan, DT-KC
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Key Losses
Demarco Murray, RB
Andy Levitre, T
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NFC
Arizona Cardinals: B
Draft
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1-10: Josh Rosen, QB (UCLA):
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2-47: Christian Kirk, WR (Texas A&M)
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Free Agents
Sam Bradford, QB-MIN
Brice Butler, WR-DAL
Justin Pugh (NYG)
Andre Smith, T-CIN
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Key losses
John Brown, WR
Tyrann Matheiu, FS
Jared Veldheer, T
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Atlanta Falcons: B-
Draft
- 1-26: Calvin Ridley, WR (Alabama)
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2-58: Isaiah Oliver, CB (Colorado)
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Free Agents
Brandon Fusco, G-SF
Andy Levitre, T-TEN
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Key Losses
Taylor Gabriel, WR
Dontari Poe, DT
Adrian Clayborn, DE
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Carolina Panthers: B-
Draft
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1-24: D.J. Moore, WR (Maryland)
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2-55: Donte Jackson, CB (LSU)
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Free Agents
C.J. Anderson, RB-DEN
Torrey Smith, WR-PHI
Jeremiah Sirles, T-MIN
Dontari Poe, DT-ATL
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Key Losses
Jonathan Stewart, RB
Andrew Norwell, G
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Chicago Bears: A+
Draft
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1-8: Roquan Smith, LB (Georgia)
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2-39: James Daniels, C (Iowa): Signed
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2-51: Anthony Miller, WR (Memphis)
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Free Agents
Benny Cunningham, RB-LAR
Allen Robinson, WR-JAC
Taylor Gabriel, WR-ATL
Bennie Fowler, WR-DEN
Trey Burton, TE-PHI
Aaron Lynch, LB-SF
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Key Losses
Christian Jones, LB
Cameron Meredith, WR
Josh Sitton, G
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Dallas Cowboys: C
Draft
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1-19: Leighton Vander Esch, LB (Boise State)
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2-50: Connor Williams, G (Texas)
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3-81: Michael Gallup, WR
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Free Agents
Allen Hurns, WR-JAC
Tavon Austin, WR-LAR
Kony Ealy, DE-NYJ
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Key Losses
Dez Bryant, WR
Jason Witten, TE
Orlando Scandrick, CB
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Detroit Lions: C+
Draft
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1-20: Frank Ragnow, C (Arkansas)
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2-43: Kerryon Johnson, RB (Auburn)
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Free Agents
LeGarrette Blount, RB-PHI
Luke Willson, TE-SEA
Christian Jones, LB-CHI
Devon Kennard, LB-NYG
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Key Losses
Eric Ebron, TE
Tahir Whitehead, LB
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Green Bay Packers: B+
Draft
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1-18: Jaire Alexander, CB (Louisville)
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2-45: Josh Jackson, CB (Iowa)
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Free Agents
DeShone Kizer, QB-CLE
Jimmy Graham, TE-SEA
Muhammad Wilkerson, DE-NYJ
Tramon Williams, CB-ARI
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Key Losses
Jordy Nelson, WR
Damarius Randall, S
Morgan Burnett, S
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Los Angeles Rams: A
Draft
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3-89: Joseph Noteboom, OL (TCU)
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4-111: Brian Allen, C (Michigan State)
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4-135: John Franklin-Myers, DE (Stephen F. Austin​
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Free Agents
Brandin Cooks (NE)
Ndamukong Suh (MIA)
Aqib Talib (DEN)
Marcus Peters (KC)
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Key Losses
Sammy Watkins, WR
Trumaine Johnson, CB
Alec Ogletree, LB
Tavon Austin, WR
Robert Quinn, DE
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Minnesota Vikings: B+
Draft
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1-30: Mike Hughes, CB (UCF)
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2-62: Brian O’Neill, T (Pittsburgh)
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Free Agents
Kirk Cousins, QB-WAS
Sheldon Richardson DT-SEA
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Key Losses
Case Keenum, QB
Jerrick McKinnon, RB
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New York Giants: A-
Draft
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1-2: Saquon Barkley, RB (Penn State)
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2-34: Will Hernandez, G (UTEP)
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Free Agents
Jonathan Stewart, RB-CAR
Cody Latimer, WR-DEN
Nate Solder, T-NE
Patrick Omameh, G
Alec Ogletree, LB-LAR
Kareem Martin, DT-HOU
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Key Losses
Devon Kennard, LB
Jason Pierre Paul, DE
Justin Pugh, G
Rich Westburg, C
D.J. Fluker, T
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New Orleans Saints: C
Draft
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1-14: Marcus Davenport, DE (UTSA):
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3-91: Tre’Quan Smith, WR (UCF):
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Free Agents
Cameron Meredith, WR-CHI
Demario Davis, LB-NYJ
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No Key Losses
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Philadelphia Eagles: B
Draft
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2-49: Dallas Goedert, TE (South Dakota State)
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4-125: Avonta Maddox, CB (Pittsburgh)
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4-130: Josh Sweat, DE (Florida State)
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Free Agents
Richard Rogers, TE-GB
Paul Worrilow, LB-ATL (IR)
Mike Wallace, WR-BAL
Nigel Bradham, LB-PHI*
Haloti N'gata, DT-DET
Mike Bennett, DT-SEA
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Key Losses
LeGarrette Blount, RB
Torrey Smith, WR
Trey Burton, TE
Mychal Kendricks, LB
Vinny Curry, DT
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San Francisco 49ers: B-
Draft
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1-9: Mike McGlinchey, T (Notre Dame)
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2-44: Dante Pettis, WR (Washington)
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Free Agents
Jimmy Garrapollo, QB*
Jerrick McKinnon, RB-MIN
Jonathan Cooper, G-ARI
Weston Richburg, C-NYG
Richard Sherman, CB-SEA
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Key Losses
Carlos Hyde, RB
Marcus Martin, G
Trent Brown, T
Aaron Lynch, DE
Brandon Fusco, G
Daniel Kilgore, C
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Seattle Seahawks: C
Draft
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1-27: Rashaad Penny, RB (San Diego State)
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3-79: Rasheem Green, DE (USC)
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Free Agents
D.J. Fluker, T-NYG
Barkevious Mingo, LB-IND
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Key Losses
Jimmy Graham, TE
Luke Wilson, TE
Paul Richardson, WR
Michael Bennett, DT
Richard Sherman, CB
Sheldon Richardson, DT
Thomas Rawls, RB
Cam Chancellor, S
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B
Draft
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2-38: Ronald Jones, RB (USC): Signed
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2-53: M.J. Stewart, CB (North Carolina)
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Free Agents
Ryan Jensen, C-BAL
Evan Smith, C-GB
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE-NYG
Vinny Curry, DE-PHI
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Key Losses
Doug Martin, RB
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Washington Redskins: B
Draft
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Free Agents
Shawn Lauvao, G-
Orlando Scandrick, CB-DAL
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Key Losses
Kirk Cousins, QB
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