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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker is scheduled to be a free agent next month. Will the Patriots franchise tag Welker?
The 2012 NFL Free Agency period begins in 23 days. Today we continue our look at players expected to become free agents on March 13. This list, as with the free agent quarterbacks and free agent running backs lists, before it, does not project players that could get the franchise tag (Wes Welker), nor does it anticipate players who could be released by the team. This is simply a list of players with expiring contracts.
Today's list takes a look at the free agent wide receivers:
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Player |
Former Team |
FA Type |
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Amendola, Danny |
Restricted |
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Anderson, David |
Unrestricted |
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Aromashodu, Devin |
Unrestricted |
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Arrington, Adrian |
Restricted |
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Avery, Donnie |
Unrestricted |
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Berrian, Bernard |
Minnesota Vikings |
Unrestricted |
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Bowe, Dwayne |
Unrestricted |
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Branch, Deion |
Unrestricted |
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Burress, Plaxico |
Unrestricted |
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Caldwell, Andre |
Unrestricted |
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Camarillo, Greg |
Minnesota Vikings |
Unrestricted |
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Clayton, Mark |
St. Louis Rams |
Unrestricted |
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Colston, Marques |
New Orleans Saints |
Unrestricted |
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Cotchery, Jerricho |
Unrestricted |
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Crayton, Patrick |
Unrestricted |
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Curry, Dominique |
St. Louis Rams |
Exclusive Rights |
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Curtis, Kevin |
Tennessee Titans |
Unrestricted |
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Davis, Rashied |
Unrestricted |
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Doucet, Early |
Unrestricted |
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Douglas, Harry |
Arizona Cardinals |
Unrestricted |
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Edwards, Braylon |
FA |
Unrestricted |
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Garcon, Pierre |
Unrestricted |
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Ginn, Ted |
Unrestricted |
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Gonzalez, Anthony |
Indianapolis Colts |
Unrestricted |
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Hagan, Derek |
Unrestricted |
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Hawkins, Lavelle |
Tennessee Titans |
Unrestricted |
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Hixon, Domenik |
Unrestricted |
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Holley, Jesse |
Exclusive Rights |
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Houshmandzadeh, T.J. |
Oakland Raiders |
Unrestricted |
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Jackson, DeSean |
Unrestricted |
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Jackson, Vincent |
San Diego Chargers |
Unrestricted |
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Johnson, Bryant |
Unrestricted |
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Johnson, Steve |
Unrestricted |
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Lloyd, Brandon |
St. Louis Rams |
Unrestricted |
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Logan, Stefan |
Detroit Lions |
Restricted |
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Manningham, Mario |
New York Giants |
Unrestricted |
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Matrin, Ruvell |
Buffalo Bills |
Unrestricted |
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Meachem, Robert |
New Orleans Saints |
Unrestricted |
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Morgan, Josh |
San Francisco 49ers |
Unrestricted |
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Naanee, Legedu |
Unrestricted |
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Norwood, Jordan |
Exclusive Rights |
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Ogletree, Kevin |
Dallas Cowboys |
Restricted |
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Parker, Preston |
Exclusive Rights |
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Robinson, Laurent |
Dallas Cowboys |
Unrestricted |
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Roby, Courtney |
New Orleans Saints |
Unrestricted |
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Royal, Eddie |
Unrestricted |
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Schilens, Chaz |
Oakland Raiders |
Unrestricted |
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Simpson, Jerome |
Cincinnati Bengals |
Unrestricted |
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Sims-Walker, Mike |
St. Louis Rams |
Unrestricted |
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Slater, Matt |
New England Patriots |
Unrestricted |
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Smith, Steve |
Philadelphia Eagles |
Unrestricted |
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Spurlock, Micheal |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Unrestricted |
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Stallworth, Dante' |
Washington Redskins |
Unrestricted |
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Thomas, Devin |
New York Giants |
Unrestricted |
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Urban, Jerheme |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Unrestricted |
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Wallace, Mike |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
Restricted |
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Wayne, Reggie |
Indianapolis Colts |
Unrestricted |
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Weems, Eric |
Unrestricted |
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Welker, Wes |
New England Patriots |
Unrestricted |
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Williams, Roy |
Unrestricted |
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Williams, Stephen |
Arizona Cardinals |
Exclusive Rights |
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Willis, Matt |
Denver Broncos |
Restricted |
0 recs | 28 comments
What, mo Moss?
Seriously, if there’s one area the Dolphins don’t need to spend any FA money on, this is it. No thanks, I’ll pass
Finzphan68 - February 19, 2012
Bring Camarillo back!
Phinsphana - February 19, 2012
Bring em back...bring em back....
Teddy Ginn!
phinzfan84 - February 19, 2012 via Android app
Forget Camarillo and Ginn....
Mark Clayton is still playing???? Bring that guy back....Jason Scott_90 - February 19, 2012
No
It's a different Mark ClaytonDolphinole - February 19, 2012
hence the sarcasm box....
Jason Scott_90 - February 20, 2012
Hence my sarcasm box....
Dolphinole - February 20, 2012
Laurent Robinson, Manningham, Meachum and Colston
are respectable priced FAs to man a roster spot. To be explosive, you need playmakers.
fin4three5yrs - February 19, 2012
Robinson needs to come in, he can unseat hatrline and would be a big upgrade
Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ - February 20, 2012
Yep.
texascowpunk - February 20, 2012
And I like Hartline.
texascowpunk - February 20, 2012
Bring Ted Gin back
and also get Dwayne Bowe afterall he was born in Miami
Uncletouchufunny - February 19, 2012
Ugh
I’ll probably be tarred and feathered for this….
But I’m on the Ted Ginn return trip cruise as well. I don’t really think San Fran lets him walk, but if they do, I say we nab him. I agree we are good at WR this year and have more pressing needs, but I wouldn’t be mad at roping him back in the fold.
Maybe even shipping Hartline and Wallace to St Louis as a package to attempt to get RGIII.
PhinNomenol! - February 19, 2012 via Android app
He was a great special teams player
The 49ers showed how important he is as a kick returner, when he missed the NFC championship game. He misses it and his backup lost the game. They will definitely resign him.
Phinsphana - February 19, 2012
Manningham
I wouldn’t mind seeing Mario Manningham lining up across from Marshall.
Paranoid Phin Phan - February 19, 2012
x2!
I said this even before the superbowl!
Mr_Solo_Dolo - February 19, 2012
If we sign Manning then I expect Reggie Wayne to want to come back to Miami with him
I dont see us trading for Wallace, and the only receivers I actually would look at are Desean Jackson or Vincent Jackson.
AlejandroN - February 19, 2012 via mobile
Exactly ^ this
Mike Wallace, D. Jackson, R. Wayne, is all we need oh and I forgot Marquis Colston, all speedy receivers that are play makers. The end.
Stats407 - February 19, 2012 via mobile
makes no sense at all, where do you think we can find the money to pay Wallace/Jackson/Colston?
they all will demand #1 receiver money which we do not have
#1Heatfan - February 19, 2012
Alot of great fits for us
we have to look for a guy with speed and pretty good hands (aka not Ted Ginn) who will come pretty cheap. Some receiver that fit that bill perfectly are: Mario Manningham, Robert Meachem, Pierre Garcon, and Laurant Robinson. Sure, there are bigger names, but we shouldnt be spending too much money on another WR. I would be very happy with any of those 4 (Eddie Royal wouldnt be that bad either)…
#1Heatfan - February 19, 2012
Eddie Royal would be a great fit for the Dolphins
Fast, elusive, good hands. He’s built for the WCO
AlejandroN - February 19, 2012
yea, Manningham would be my #1 choice though
#1Heatfan - February 19, 2012
Pierre Garcon
Would be my top choice. But if the Phins decide to add another WR, I’d much rather go after a WR in the draft. Kendall Wright is at the top of my list.
Drumzan - February 19, 2012
If Manning comes here Garcon would make sense.
And I like Amendola or Weems as PR/KR/WR. “Look Ma, No Hands” Ginn can stay in SF
CanT0o - February 20, 2012
We have a couple of young guys that we haven't even really thrown the ball yet...
How about if we see if a guy like Manning or Flynn can get them the ball rather than just drafting new WRs or signing veteran WRs who might not have too many years left.
Jason Scott_90 - February 20, 2012
Marlon Moore
I still think Marlon Moore could produce, if given more opportunities. He has the intangibles to be be a solid WR. Same with Roberto Wallace. Glyde Gates IMO will never be anything but a specialist and slot reciever….we already have our little engine that could in Bess. Finally, Pruitt has some good measurables as well. I feel confident in our WR corps without signing anyone. However, if we can find a way to bring Manningham in for fairly cheap, then it wouldn’t hurt to have another weapon.
Mr_Solo_Dolo - February 20, 2012
Watching how NY won the SB....
You need a QB that can spread the ball to many different targets and some running game to keep opposing defences off-balanced. You can’t depend on 1 WR to take over the game.
NE completely covered Cruz, so Eli threw to Manningham and Nicks, sometimes to a TE Post and RB in the flat.
That’s the same for GB that ran empty back-field set as their base package.
Currently, we only have Bess and Marshall, so we need 1 or 2 more dependable WRs.
Elzabar - February 20, 2012
garcon, manningham, or meachem
i think any one of them would be good fits. they all have speed and wont break the bank
Phinatic13 - February 20, 2012
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