Five under-the-radar deals
Reggie Wayne, Terrell Thomas, Red Bryant among five impactful deals
Updated: March 14, 2012, 12:38 PM ET
By
Matt Williamson | Scouts Inc.
Teams made many high-profile moves on Day 1 of NFL free agency, including the Vincent Jackson, Marques Colston and Cortland Finnegan signings, plus the Brandon Marshall deal that sent him to Chicago. But numerous other under-the-radar free-agent re-signings might prove just as valuable for several teams next season.
Let's take a look at five re-signings that people aren't talking about but that could greatly help each team.
DE Red Bryant re-signs with Seattle
To read more about the five under-the-radar re-signings that could be of huge importance, including Reggie Wayne, plus get access to all of Insider's NFL coverage, sign up for ESPN Insider.
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