NFL Free Agents

I'll give a look to Free Agents the Eagles may possibly be looking to sign. The top position priorities for the Eagles are OT, WR, RB, and S.

Offensive Linemen:

Jordan Gross, T, Carolina - First round pick in 2003, he's been a steady man for the Panthers. He likely won't remain there, and he's one of the better tackles coming into Free Agency. His price might be over what the Eagles want to spend.

Marvel Smith, T, Pittsburgh - One of the best in the league when he's healthy. Very good size, but injuries have hurt his career. I'd say he's likely to remain in Pittsburgh, but the injuries will bring his price tag down considerably. Maybe the Eagles can draw him out.

Mark Tauscher, T, Green Bay - A former seventh-round pick, his draw will be his lower price than many on the market. He plays solidly and has decent size. The Eagles will be unlikely and unwilling to spend a lot of money on an O-lineman.

Wide Receivers:
Word of caution: The WR market is very thin this year. The Eagles might do better looking to the draft to pick up a contendor, unless they can wrestle Boldin away from the Cardinals.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Cincinnati - A household name now around the NFL, he will likely be out of the Eagles price range if he does leave Cincy. Definitely the best available, however.

Bernard Berrian, WR, Minnesota - A big play potential guy, something that would really complement the play of Donovan. Throwing the ball down the field is something the Eagles do a lot of, and Berrian might help their cause.

Devery Henderson, WR, New Orleans - Another deep-ball threat, he has good hands and a solid north-south game. He isn't the biggest guy, something the Eagles really need, but he could fit the scheme well, especially if Baskett goes elsewhere.

Running Backs:

Brandon Jacobs, RB, New York Giants - Very likely to resign with the Giants, but if the Eagles were somehow able to wrestle him from their evil clutches, it would be a wondrous thing. Hurt an NFC East opponent and add exactly what you need to the backfield.

Derrick Ward, RB, New York Giants - Not a huge guy, but he ran for over 1,000 yards this season sitting behind Jacobs on the depth chart. Has a lot of potential, and hurting the Giants could certainly help the Eagles, along with boosting their run game.

Darren Sproles, RB, San Diego - A tiny, supercharged back, his numbers this year ballooned with injuries to LT. If the Chargers continue with LT, Sproles will likely not be back. He isn't the big guy the Eagles need, but he certainly is electric if they decide to go away from Buckhalter and in another direction.

Other players of note:

Julius Peppers, DE, Carolina - One of the biggest names available, he's a huge guy with a ton of ability. Chances are good he's going to end up outside of Carolina, but not likely the Eagles will be able to pay his hefty price tag. The Eagles could still arguably use help on the outside.

Albert Haynesworth, DT, Tennessee - A massive inside presence, he has backed away from his troubles and focused upon the game. He's done very well for himself, and would only further improve the Eagles interior defense. He's going to rake in big money, however, that the Eagles are unlikely to be dishing out.

Ray Lewis, MLB, Baltimore - The Eagles have a very young group of linebackers, and Lewis' veteran leadership and intimidating presence could boost their defense to the great unknown. It is unlikely, however, that the Eagles invest so much in an aging player.