The Super 61 - NFL Free Agents 2009
The quest to build the next Super Bowl Champion is underway and one of the biggest steps toward that goal started on Februray 27 with the NFL's Free Agent signing period. Stick with TSN.ca and track how your team does. Click here for Fantasy Football: Power Rankings Methodology.
QUARTERBACK
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Kurt Warner (UFA) |
93.00 |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
| Kerry Collins (UFA) |
64.25 |
Titans |
Titans |
| Matt Cassel (FT) - Traded to KC |
75.25 |
Patriots |
Chiefs |
| Jeff Garcia (UFA) |
70.00 |
Buccaneers |
Raiders |
RUNNING BACK/FULLBACK
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Brandon Jacobs (FT) |
88.75 |
Giants |
* Giants |
| Derrick Ward (UFA) |
78.25 |
Giants |
Buccaneers |
| Darren Sproles (FT) |
71.25 |
Chargers |
Chargers |
| Maurice Morris (UFA) |
70.90 |
Seahawks |
Lions |
| Dominic Rhodes (UFA) |
68.50 |
Colts |
Bills |
| Cedric Benson (UFA) |
70.50 |
Bengals |
Bengals |
| Fred Taylor (UFA) |
74.25 |
Jaguars |
Patriots |
| Deuce McAllister (UFA) |
72.50 |
Saints |
- |
WIDE RECEIVER/TIGHT END
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| T.J. Houshmandzadeh (UFA) |
76.75 |
Bengals |
Seahawks |
| Bobby Engram (UFA) |
70.25 |
Seahawks |
Chiefs |
| Antonio Bryant (FT) |
84.50 |
Buccaneers |
Buccaneers |
| Marvin Harrison (UFA) |
72.50 |
Colts |
- |
| Bo Scaife (FT) |
73.00 |
Titans |
Titans |
| Laveranues Coles (UFA) |
75.00 |
Jets |
Bengals |
| Amani Toomer (UFA) |
70.00 |
Giants |
Chiefs |
| Owen Daniels (RFA) |
78.00 |
Texans |
Texans |
| Terrell Owens (UFA) |
82.25 |
Cowboys |
Bills |
| Torry Holt (UFA) |
70.75 |
Rams |
Jaguars |
| L.J. Smith (UFA) |
68.00 |
Eagles |
Ravens |
OFFENSIVE LINE
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Matt Birk (UFA) |
82.15 |
Vikings |
Ravens |
| Jon Runyan (UFA) |
78.55 |
Eagles |
- |
| Stacy Andrews (UFA) |
59.30 |
Bengals |
Eagles |
| Vernon Carey (UFA) |
76.95 |
Dolphins |
* Dolphins |
| Jason Brown (UFA) |
80.45 |
Ravens |
Rams |
| Jeff Saturday (UFA) |
86.45 |
Colts |
* Colts |
| William (Tra) Thomas (UFA) |
80.00 |
Eagles |
Jaguars |
| Max Starks (FT) |
69.55 |
Steelers |
* Steelers |
DEFENSIVE LINE
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Albert Haynesworth (UFA) |
89.15 |
Titans |
Redskins |
| Julius Peppers (FT) |
84.95 |
Panthers |
Panthers |
| Bertrand Berry (UFA) |
79.70 |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
| Chris Canty (UFA) |
73.10 |
Cowboys |
Giants |
| Antonio Smith (UFA) |
76.05 |
Cardinals |
Texans |
LINEBACKERS
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Ray Lewis (UFA) |
94.85 |
Ravens |
Ravens |
| Terrell Suggs (FT) |
95.90 |
Ravens |
Ravens |
| Karlos Dansby (FT) |
89.70 |
Cardinals |
Cardinals |
| Derrick Brooks (UFA) |
73.75 |
Buccaneers |
- |
| Eric Barton (UFA) |
70.70 |
Jets |
Browns |
| Bart Scott (UFA) |
83.20 |
Ravens |
Jets |
| Jonathan Vilma (UFA) |
80.50 |
Saints |
Saints |
| LeRoy Hill (UFA) |
72.35 |
Seahawks |
Seahawks |
| Channing Crowder (UFA) |
77.60 |
Dolphins |
* Dolphins |
| Mike Peterson (UFA) |
75.35 |
Ravens |
Falcons |
| Keith Brooking (UFA) |
70.55 |
Falcons |
Cowboys |
DEFENSIVE BACKS
| Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Oshiomogho Atogwe (FT) |
86.70 |
Rams |
Rams |
| Darren Sharper (UFA) |
73.60 |
Vikings |
Saints |
| Brian Dawkins (UFA) |
85.40 |
Eagles |
Broncos |
| Rodney Harrison (UFA) |
75.95 |
Patriots |
Retired |
| Dunta Robinson (FT) |
71.95 |
Texas |
- |
| Mike Brown (UFA) |
77.55 |
Bears |
Chiefs |
| Dre' Bly (UFA) |
75.45 |
Broncos |
49ers |
| Chris McAlister (UFA) |
76.55 |
Ravens |
- |
| Yeremiah Bell (UFA) |
68.80 |
Dolphins |
* Dolphins |
| Bryant McFadden (UFA) |
72.00 |
Steelers |
Cardinals |
SPECIAL TEAMS
| Player Name |
TSN Rating |
Previous Team |
New Team |
| Shayne Graham (FT) |
73.00 |
Bengals |
Bengals |
| Matt Stover (UFA) |
75.00 |
Ravens |
- |
| Rod Bironas (UFA) |
80.00 |
Titans |
Titans |
| Michael Koenen (FT) |
69.00 |
Falcons |
Falcons |
Players are graded out of 100, based on statistical production with the following guidelines for the rating: 90-100 - All-Pro players | 80-90 - Pro Bowl players | 75-80 - Very Good starters
70-75 - Solid starters | 66-70 - Marginal starter/Very good reserve | 60-66 - Reserve
| 55-60 - Developing player, spot duty | 55 and under - Not ready
Fantasy Football: Power Rankings Methodology |
Free Agent Legend: Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA); Restricted Free Agent (RFA); Franchise Player (FT); Transition Player (TT); Re-signed before deadline (*)
NOTE: There were no Exclusive Franchise or Transition Players designated in 2009.
Clubs can designate one FRANCHISE or TRANSITION player among their veteran free agents. Players given the Franchise tag can be either "exclusive" or "non-exclusive" depending on the salary offer from the club.
Exclusive Franchise players are offered a minimum of the top-five salaries at his position (as of April 18th) or 120% of his salary from the previous year, whichever is higher. They are not free to sign with other clubs.
A Non-Exclusive Franchise player is one who has been offered a minimum of the average top-five salaries at his position from last season or 120% of his salary from the previous year. A Non-Exclusive player is allowed to negotiate with other clubs and his team can either match the new offer or receive two first-round picks if they don't match. The period for signing Non-Exclusive Franchise players runs from Feb. 27th to Nov. 17 (Tuesday of Week 10) of the 2009 Regular Season.
Transition players receive a minimum offer of the average of the top-10 salaries of the player's position from last season or 120% of his previous year's salary, whichever is higher. Clubs have right of first-refusal on a Transition player and can match an offer sheet from another club within seven days. There is no compensation if the club decides not to match the offer.
