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2008 Free Agency Page Notes: Star rating is out of five.
Age listing is as of Sept. 11, the first day of the 2008 regular season.
If I missed a signing or a free agent, please let me know. There are so many players on the market I may have missed someone.

1. Alan Faneca, Steelers. Age: 31.
   Signed with Jets (5 years, $40 million)
   
   Alan Faneca is going to be a rich man once March or April rolls around. Faneca is the top interior lineman on the market, and deserves the money that's coming to him.
   
   
2. Jacob Bell, Titans. Age: 27.
   Signed with Rams (6 years, $24 million)
   
   Jacob Bell is one of the top interior linemen in the NFL and consequently deserves a lot of money this offseason.
   
   
3. Jason Brown (RFA), Ravens. Age: 25.
   Re-signed with Ravens (1 year, $1.417 million)
   
   Jason Brown did a solid job replacing Edwin Mulitalo. Look for the Ravens to sign him to a long-term deal.
   
   
4. Rex Hadnot, Dolphins. Age: 26.
   Signed with Browns (2 years)
   
   Rex Hadnot is likely to garner plenty of attention this offseason, as he's a solid starter who can play multiple positions on the front.
   
   
5. Justin Smiley, 49ers. Age: 26.
   Signed with Dolphins (5 years, $25 million)
   
   One of the younger interior linemen available, but coming off a season-ending injury (anterior tear of right labrum).
   
   
   
   
6. Jamar Nesbit, Saints. Age: 31.
   Re-signed with Saints (3 years)
   
   A solid guard who has about 3-4 good years left in the tank, Jamar Nesbit is a dependable lineman who hasn't missed a start in two years. He's not the most talented player in the world, but there's something to be said about dependability.
   
   
7. Benji Olson, Titans. Age: 33.
   Announced retirement
   
   Benji Olson's still getting it done at the age of 33, although he's considering retirement.
   
   
8. Travelle Wharton, Panthers. Age: 27.
   Re-signed with Panthers (6 years, $36 million; $12 million guaranteed)
   
   Travelle Wharton has been ineffective as a tackle in this league, but there's a belief he'll be better suited at guard. Either way, I wouldn't spend much money on him.
   
   
9. Mike Wahle, Panthers. Age: 31.
   Signed with Seahawks (5 years)
   
   Somewhat of a bust free-agent signing, Mike Wahle could be a solid backup.
   
   
10. Stephen Peterman (RFA), Lions. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Lions (1 year)
    
    Stephen Peterman replaced Damien Woody early in the season and did a solid job considering he was subjected to Mike Martz's idiotic blocking schemes.
    
    
11. Ryan Lilja, Colts. Age: 26.
    Re-signed with Colts
    
    Ryan Lilja's more valuable to the Colts than anyone else, as Indianapolis linemen have struggled when removed from their system.
    
    
12. Jake Scott, Colts. Age: 27.
    Signed with Titans (4 years, $19.5 million)
    
    Read what I wrote about Ryan Lilja.
    
    
13. Junius Coston, Raiders. Age: 25.
    Signed with Lions
    
    Talented, but injury-prone. Junius Coston is recovering from a torn MCL.
    
    
14. Damien Woody, Lions. Age: 30.
    Signed with Jets (5 years, $25.5 million)
    
    Damien Woody was benched mid-season, but was forced back into the lineup when Jonathan Scott went down. Woody's a marginal lineman who doesn't deserve the money he's going to be asking for. He is, however, versatile and would make a solid backup.
    
    
15. Pork Chop Womack, Seahawks. Age: 29.
    Re-signed with Seahawks (1 year)
    
    One of the better backup linemen in the NFL.
    
    
    
    
16. Seth McKinney, Browns. Age: 29.
    Signed with Seahawks
    
    Seth McKinney's a solid lineman. The problem is he's way too injury-prone. He's missed 24 games the past two seasons.
    
    
17. Ruben Brown, Bears. Age: 36.
    It looks like Ruben Brown will attempt to play his 14th season next year. At the age of 36, he can't start anymore, but he'd make a great veteran backup.
    
    
18. Drew Mormino, Dolphins. Age: 24.
19. Keydrick Vincent, Cardinals. Age: 30. - Signed with Panthers (2 years, $1.95 million)
20. Jason Fabini, Redskins. Age: 34. - Re-signed with Redskins
21. Elton Brown (RFA), Cardinals. Age: 26. - Re-signed with Cardinals (1 year)
22. Chris Kemoeatu (ERFA), Steelers. Age: 25. - Re-signed with Steelers (1 year)
23. Fred Weary, Texans. Age: 30.
24. Milford Brown, Jaguars. Age: 29.
25. Lenny Friedman, Browns. Age: 31. - Re-signed with Browns (1 year)
26. Andy Alleman, Saints. Age: 24. - Signed with Dolphins
27. Chris Liwienski, Jaguars. Age: 33.
28. Dylan Gandy, Raiders. Age: 26.
29. Toniu Fonoti, Panthers. Age: 26.
30. Evan Mathis, Dolphins. Age: 26. - Signed with Bengals
31. James Marten, Cowboys. Age: 24. - Signed with Raiders
32. John Welbourn, Patriots. Age: 32.
33. Rick DeMulling, Redskins. Age: 31.
34. Kynan Forney, Falcons. Age: 29. - Signed with Chargers
35. Adam Goldberg, Rams. Age: 28. - Re-signed with Rams (1 year)
36. Chris Naeole, Jaguars. Age: 33. - Re-signed with Jaguars
37. Matt Lehr, Saints. Age: 29. - Re-signed with Saints
38. Wade Smith, Jets. Age: 27. - Signed with Chiefs (2 years)
39. Tony Palmer, Packers. Age: 25.
40. Aaron Merz, Bills. Age: 25.
41. Gene Mruczkowski, Dolphins. Age: 28. - Signed with Patriots
42. Adrien Clarke, Ravens. Age: 27.
43. Fred Matua, Redskins. Age: 24.
44. Mike Pucillo, Redskins. Age: 29.
45. Jeb Terry, 49ers. Age: 27.
46. Cory Procter (ERFA), Cowboys. Age: 25. - Re-signed with Cowboys (1 year)
47. Brian De La Puente, Chiefs. Age: 23.
48. Mike Jones, Bears. Age: 23. - Signed with Vikings
49. Ike Ndukwe, Dolphins. Age: 26.
50. Tutan Reyes, Jaguars. Age: 30.
51. Chester Adams, Bears. Age: 23.

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