2012 NFL Free Agents: The Latest on the Evaporating Pool of Free Agents

March 5, 2012   ·   Chris Trapasso   ·   Jump to comments

A few weeks ago, many NFL fans were excited with the possibilities that the bountiful collection of free agents provided. 
Now, that population of players is dwindling at a frenetic pace. 
Wide receivers are one of the more appealing collections in this year's free agency pool. 
Today, the Buffalo Bills signed Stevie Johnson to a five-year, $36.25 million deal. Wes Welker was just hit with the franchise tag by the New England Patriots. 
Welker is one of the latest guys to be named his team's franchise player. The Philadelphia Eagles made wideout DeSean Jackson their franchise guy late last week. 
Top guys still remain, however. Vincent Jackson, Marques Colston, Mario Manningham and Pierre Garcon will be the hottest commodities if they don't re-sign or become the franchise players of their current teams. 
The two best free agent tight ends will also be back with their 2011 teams. Green Bay's Jermichael Finley was signed to a tw...

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