Originally Published: February 27, 2008

Free-agent DB class is littered with intriguing prospects

The 2008 free-agent DB class has some stars and many intriguing prospects.

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By Scouts Inc.
The free-agent market opens Friday. Scouts Inc. gives an overview of the upcoming class, position by position. This year's free-agent cornerback class is very deep and includes one of the biggest names on the open market, while the free-agent safety class features some players with plenty of upside.

Cornerbacks

V: Player can void his contract and become a free agent.
The free-agent cornerback class is an extremely talented group. It is probably one of the deepest units this season. Asante Samuel (Patriots) is the biggest name hitting the open market and this class would have been even deeper if Nnamdi Asomugha (Raiders) and Marcus Trufant (Seahawks) weren't given the franchise tag.

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2008 FREE AGENCY

NFL teams began shopping for free agents on Feb. 29, with approximately 320 players available. Randy Moss (right), one of the top free agents available, re-signed with the Pats.
• Free-agent tracker

Commentary/Features

• Paolantonio: Raiders wasting cash on Hall
• Clayton: Raiders immersed in spending spree
• Yasinskas: Bucs spending wisely
• Third And Short: Free-agent analysis
• Clayton: Best remaining players
• Clayton: Top 10 free-agent gambles
• Yasinskas: Saints rolling dice on Vilma, Morgan
• Sando: Role players cashing in
• Yasinskas: Jets improved, but QB remains issue
• Yasinskas: Browns focused on winning
• Clayton: Moss-Patriots deal meant to be
• Clayton: Winners and losers
• Chadiha: Reese sets the standard for rookie GMs
• Yasinskas: Five aggressive teams in the market
• Pasquarelli: Big payoffs await less-heralded FAs
• Clayton: It's better to keep your own guys
• Research: Top 10 free agents of all time
• Yasinskas: Redskins to try new approach
• Joyner: Evaluating four big names
• Chadiha: Dealing with the franchise tag

News

March 28
• Panthers continue O-line makeover, sign Brown
March 21
• Browns help LB depth, sign Orr to 1-year contract

March 20
• Pats agree to deal with CB Bryant
• Roundup: Rams re-sign Romberg

March 19
• Packers agree with LB Chillar
• Bengals' Andrews signs franchise tender
• Punter Turk re-signs with Texans
• Colts keep defensive end Thomas with new deal


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