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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. Michael Turner, Chargers. Age: 26.
   Signed with Falcons (6 years, $34.5 million)
   
   Michael Turner made some money in the playoffs. He looked great, trampling Indianapolis' and New England's front seven. Turner's well worth the truckload of money he's bound to get this offseason.
   
   
2. Ryan Grant (ERFA), Packers. Age: 25.
   Ryan Grant rushed for 956 yards and eight touchdowns last year, gaining 5.1 yards per carry. The thing is, he only saw extensive action in eight week. If you project his numbers over a 16-week campaign, you get about 1,750 yards and 14 touchdowns. That's not horrible, is it?
   
   
3. Marion Barber (RFA), Cowboys. Age: 25.
   Re-signed with Cowboys (7 years, $45 million)
   
   I'll never understand why the Cowboys messed around with Julius Jones so much instead of giving Marion Barber 80 percent of the workload. Barber is infinitely better than Jones. But I'm listing him below Ryan Grant because we have no evidence he can carry the load for an entire year.
   
   
4. Jamal Lewis, Browns. Age: 29.
   Re-signed with Browns (3 years)
   
   Jamal Lewis deserves all the credit in the world. Everyone called Cleveland's acquisition of Lewis a dumb move, including myself. All Lewis did in 2007 was rush for 1,304 yards and nine touchdowns. The Browns are expected to re-sign him.
   
   
   
   
5. Justin Fargas, Raiders. Age: 28.
   Re-signed with Raiders (3 years, $12 million).
   
   Justin Fargas is a solid running back, but he's 28 and injury-prone. The Raiders said they're not going to spend a lot of money on him, so look for him to sign elsewhere.
   
   
6. Derrick Ward, Giants. Age: 28.
   Re-signed with Giants (1 year, $1.1 million)
   
   Derrick Ward was averaging 4.8 yards per carry prior to his season-ending injury (fractured fibula). In eight games, he gained 781 total yards, caught 26 passes and scored four touchdowns, while fumbling only once.
   
   
7. Travis Henry, Broncos. Age: 29.
   Travis Henry had injury and lethargy issues, and was consequently cut. Unlike Shaun Alexander, Henry still has something left in the tank. He may play hard if he signs a 1-year deal; after all, he'll need another huge signing bonus to pay all of his child support.
   
   
8. Julius Jones, Cowboys. Age: 27.
   Signed with Seahawks
   
   I really have no idea why Wade Phillips kept Julius Jones in the lineup for so long. He's not a starter. He's a solid change-of-pace back, but nothing more.
   
   
9. Rudi Johnson, Bengals. Age: 28.
   Signed with Lions (1 year)
   
   Injuries, worn-down body parts, ineptness and age have all ruined Rudi Johnson's career. It's a possibility that we may never see him again, though some team could get desperate in the wake of an injury.
   
   
   
   
10. Jesse Chatman, Jets. Age: 28.
    At one point during the 2007 season, Jesse Chatmas was averaging five yards per carry. Don't be surprised if he follows Cam Cameron to Baltimore.
    
    
11. Ron Dayne, Texans. Age: 30.
    The only good thing about Ron Dayne coming to your city is that restaurant owners experience an increase in revenue.
    
    
12. Chris Brown, Titans. Age: 27. - Signed with Texans (2 years)
13. DeShaun Foster, Panthers. Age: 28. - Signed with 49ers (2 years, $1.8 million)
14. Kevin Jones, Lions. Age: 26. - Signed with Bears (1 year)
15. LaMont Jordan, Raiders. Age: 30. - Signed with Patriots
16. Musa Smith, Jets. Age: 26.
17. Anthony Thomas, Bills. Age: 30.
18. Michael Pittman, Buccaneers. Age: 33. - Signed with Broncos
19. Warrick Dunn, Falcons. Age: 33. - Signed with Buccaneers (2 years, $6 million)
20. Jalen Parmele, Dolphins. Age: 22. - Signed with Ravens
21. T.J. Duckett, Lions. Age: 27. - Signed with Seahawks (5 years)
22. Mewelde Moore, Vikings. Age: 26. - Signed with Steelers (3 years, $4.95 million)
23. Rock Cartwright, Redskins. Age: 28. - Re-signed with Redskins (3 years)
24. DeShawn Wynn, Packers. Age: 24. - Re-signed with Packers
25. Chris Taylor, Texans. Age: 23.
26. Darius Walker, Rams. Age: 22. - Signed with Texans
27. Justin Forsett, Colts. Age: 22. - Signed with Seahawks
28. Tatum Bell, Lions. Age: 27. - Signed with Broncos
29. Marcus Thomas, Lions. Age: 24. - Signed with Cowboys
30. Kenton Keith, Colts. Age: 28.
31. Mike Bell, Texans. Age: 25. - Signed with Saints
32. Samkon Gado, Rams. Age: 25.
33. Kenneth Darby, Buccaneers Age: 25. - Signed with Falcons
34. Marcus Mason, Jets. Age: 24.
35. Mike Anderson, Ravens. Age: 34.
36. Aaron Stecker, Saints. Age: 32. - Re-signed with Saints (1 year)
37. Vernand Morency, Packers. Age: 28.
38. Allen Patrick, Ravens. Age: 24. - Signed with Browns
39. Kenny Irons, Bengals. Age: 24.
40. LaBrandon Toefield, Panthers. Age: 27.
41. Dominic Rhodes, Raiders. Age: 29. - Signed with Colts (1 year, $605,000)
42. Michael Bennett, Buccaneers. Age: 30. - Signed with Chargers
43. Noah Herron, Buccaneers. Age: 26.
44. Najeh Davenport, Colts. Age: 29.
45. Travis Minor, Rams. Age: 29. - Re-signed with Rams
46. Maurice Hicks, 49ers. Age: 30. - Signed with Vikings
47. Tony Hunt, Eagles. Age: 22.
48. Marcel Shipp, Texans. Age: 30.
49. Artose Pinner, Lions. Age: 30.
50. Aveion Cason, Lions. Age: 29. - Re-signed with Lions
51. Clifton Dawson, Colts. Age: 24. - Re-signed with Colts
52. Jackie Battle, Chiefs. Age: 24. - Re-signed with Chiefs
53. Dwayne Wright, Bills. Age: 25.
54. Dantrell Savage, Chiefs. Age: 23.
55. Jehuu Caulcrick, Jets. Age: 25.
56. Reno Mahe, Eagles. Age: 28.
57. Tyson Thompson (ERFA), Cowboys. Age: 27.
58. Patrick Cobbs (RFA), Dolphins. Age: 25. - Tendered (low) by Dolphins
59. Josh Scobey, Seahawks. Age: 28.
60. Shaun Alexander, Redskins. Age: 31.
61. ReShard Lee, Raiders. Age: 27.
62. Shaud Williams, Bills. Age: 27.
63. Nehemiah Broughton, Redskins. Age: 25. - Re-signed with Redskins
64. Ciatrick Fason, Jaguars. Age: 25.
65. Eric Shelton, Redskins. Age: 25.
66. Rodney Kinlaw, RB, Jets. Age: 23.
67. Quincy Wilson, Bengals. Age: 27.
    
    
68. Cedric Benson, Bears. Age: 25.
    Signed with Bengals
    
    Not only does Cedric Benson suck in every aspect of the game, he can't stay out of legal trouble. There's a chance he may never play in the NFL ever again.
    
    

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