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Before the new CBA extension was agreed to, there was a bit of a "sky is falling" mentality surrounding free agency. It appeared that the salary cap was going to be $94.5 million and there weren't going to be a lot of big-money contracts signed.

However, with a new CBA, and a $102 million cap, teams couldn't spend their new dollars quickly enough. There was a fury of signings when free agency started. Ten days into free agency, this has been one of the most active offseasons in recent memory.

Unlike the NFL draft, free agency is a time when teams can get a quick fix, so to speak. Some teams tend to tread lightly (New England Patriots) while others tend to be very active (Washington Redskins).

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