2012 NFL Free Agents: Wide Receivers
by Kevin Nogle on Feb 19, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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The 2012 NFL Free Agency period begins in 23 days. Today we continue our look at players expected to become free agents on March 13. This list, as with the free agent quarterbacks and free agent running backs lists, before it, does not project players that could get the franchise tag (Wes Welker), nor does it anticipate players who could be released by the team. This is simply a list of players with expiring contracts.
Today's list takes a look at the free agent wide receivers:
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Player |
Former Team |
FA Type |
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Amendola, Danny |
Restricted |
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Anderson, David |
Unrestricted |
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Aromashodu, Devin |
Unrestricted |
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Arrington, Adrian |
Restricted |
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Avery, Donnie |
Unrestricted |
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Berrian, Bernard |
Minnesota Vikings |
Unrestricted |
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Bowe, Dwayne |
Unrestricted |
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Branch, Deion |
Unrestricted |
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Burress, Plaxico |
Unrestricted |
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Caldwell, Andre |
Unrestricted |
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Camarillo, Greg |
Minnesota Vikings |
Unrestricted |
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Clayton, Mark |
St. Louis Rams |
Unrestricted |
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Colston, Marques |
New Orleans Saints |
Unrestricted |
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Cotchery, Jerricho |
Unrestricted |
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Crayton, Patrick |
Unrestricted |
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Curry, Dominique |
St. Louis Rams |
Exclusive Rights |
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Curtis, Kevin |
Tennessee Titans |
Unrestricted |
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Davis, Rashied |
Unrestricted |
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Doucet, Early |
Unrestricted |
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Douglas, Harry |
Arizona Cardinals |
Unrestricted |
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Edwards, Braylon |
FA |
Unrestricted |
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Garcon, Pierre |
Unrestricted |
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Ginn, Ted |
Unrestricted |
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Gonzalez, Anthony |
Indianapolis Colts |
Unrestricted |
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Hagan, Derek |
Unrestricted |
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Hawkins, Lavelle |
Tennessee Titans |
Unrestricted |
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Hixon, Domenik |
Unrestricted |
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Holley, Jesse |
Exclusive Rights |
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Houshmandzadeh, T.J. |
Oakland Raiders |
Unrestricted |
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Jackson, DeSean |
Unrestricted |
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Jackson, Vincent |
San Diego Chargers |
Unrestricted |
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Johnson, Bryant |
Unrestricted |
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Johnson, Steve |
Unrestricted |
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Lloyd, Brandon |
St. Louis Rams |
Unrestricted |
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Logan, Stefan |
Detroit Lions |
Restricted |
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Manningham, Mario |
New York Giants |
Unrestricted |
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Matrin, Ruvell |
Buffalo Bills |
Unrestricted |
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Meachem, Robert |
New Orleans Saints |
Unrestricted |
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Morgan, Josh |
San Francisco 49ers |
Unrestricted |
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Naanee, Legedu |
Unrestricted |
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Norwood, Jordan |
Exclusive Rights |
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Ogletree, Kevin |
Dallas Cowboys |
Restricted |
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Parker, Preston |
Exclusive Rights |
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Robinson, Laurent |
Dallas Cowboys |
Unrestricted |
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Roby, Courtney |
New Orleans Saints |
Unrestricted |
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Royal, Eddie |
Unrestricted |
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Schilens, Chaz |
Oakland Raiders |
Unrestricted |
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Simpson, Jerome |
Cincinnati Bengals |
Unrestricted |
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Sims-Walker, Mike |
St. Louis Rams |
Unrestricted |
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Slater, Matt |
New England Patriots |
Unrestricted |
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Smith, Steve |
Philadelphia Eagles |
Unrestricted |
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Spurlock, Micheal |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Unrestricted |
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Stallworth, Dante' |
Washington Redskins |
Unrestricted |
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Thomas, Devin |
New York Giants |
Unrestricted |
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Urban, Jerheme |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Unrestricted |
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Wallace, Mike |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
Restricted |
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Wayne, Reggie |
Indianapolis Colts |
Unrestricted |
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Weems, Eric |
Unrestricted |
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Welker, Wes |
New England Patriots |
Unrestricted |
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Williams, Roy |
Unrestricted |
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Williams, Stephen |
Arizona Cardinals |
Exclusive Rights |
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Willis, Matt |
Denver Broncos |
Restricted |
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What, mo Moss?
Seriously, if there’s one area the Dolphins don’t need to spend any FA money on, this is it. No thanks, I’ll pass
We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.
Bring em back...bring em back....
Teddy Ginn!
by phinzfan84 on Feb 19, 2012 5:19 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Forget Camarillo and Ginn....
Mark Clayton is still playing???? Bring that guy back....
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
No
It's a different Mark Clayton
"Every island has a beach and mine there will be called Beast Beach."
Leading the drive for our new offensive coordinator: Mr. Dan Marino
hence the sarcasm box....
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
by Jason Scott_90 on Feb 20, 2012 7:40 AM EST up reply actions
Hence my sarcasm box....
"Every island has a beach and mine there will be called Beast Beach."
Leading the drive for our new offensive coordinator: Mr. Dan Marino
Laurent Robinson, Manningham, Meachum and Colston
are respectable priced FAs to man a roster spot. To be explosive, you need playmakers.
Get the best man to clear every hurdle that stand in the Dolphins way, go RG3.
RG3, the new Transformer of the future.
Robinson needs to come in, he can unseat hatrline and would be a big upgrade
"Football is a game played with arms, legs and shoulders but mostly from the neck up"
People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society.
by Carl Johnson a.k.a CJ on Feb 20, 2012 8:16 AM EST up reply actions
Yep.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 20, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
And I like Hartline.
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
by texascowpunk on Feb 20, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
Bring Ted Gin back
and also get Dwayne Bowe afterall he was born in Miami
by Uncletouchufunny on Feb 19, 2012 6:20 PM EST reply actions
Ugh
I’ll probably be tarred and feathered for this….
But I’m on the Ted Ginn return trip cruise as well. I don’t really think San Fran lets him walk, but if they do, I say we nab him. I agree we are good at WR this year and have more pressing needs, but I wouldn’t be mad at roping him back in the fold.
Maybe even shipping Hartline and Wallace to St Louis as a package to attempt to get RGIII.
by PhinNomenol! on Feb 19, 2012 6:44 PM EST via Android app reply actions
He was a great special teams player
The 49ers showed how important he is as a kick returner, when he missed the NFC championship game. He misses it and his backup lost the game. They will definitely resign him.
Manningham
I wouldn’t mind seeing Mario Manningham lining up across from Marshall.
by Paranoid Phin Phan on Feb 19, 2012 6:48 PM EST reply actions
x2!
I said this even before the superbowl!
by Mr_Solo_Dolo on Feb 19, 2012 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
If we sign Manning then I expect Reggie Wayne to want to come back to Miami with him
I dont see us trading for Wallace, and the only receivers I actually would look at are Desean Jackson or Vincent Jackson.
Joe Philbin is my bro...for now
I don't share a birthday with Tom Brady, Tom Brady shares a birthday with me.
by AlejandroN on Feb 19, 2012 7:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Exactly ^ this
Mike Wallace, D. Jackson, R. Wayne, is all we need oh and I forgot Marquis Colston, all speedy receivers that are play makers. The end.
Feed the wolf or is the wolf feeding on us?
Get well soon Chads.
B. Marsh needs more TD's.
by Stats407 on Feb 19, 2012 7:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
makes no sense at all, where do you think we can find the money to pay Wallace/Jackson/Colston?
they all will demand #1 receiver money which we do not have
In Pat we Trust
"Sorry if everyone thought we were going to go 82-0" - Dwyane Wade
"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." - Yogi Berra
Alot of great fits for us
we have to look for a guy with speed and pretty good hands (aka not Ted Ginn) who will come pretty cheap. Some receiver that fit that bill perfectly are: Mario Manningham, Robert Meachem, Pierre Garcon, and Laurant Robinson. Sure, there are bigger names, but we shouldnt be spending too much money on another WR. I would be very happy with any of those 4 (Eddie Royal wouldnt be that bad either)…
In Pat we Trust
"Sorry if everyone thought we were going to go 82-0" - Dwyane Wade
"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." - Yogi Berra
Eddie Royal would be a great fit for the Dolphins
Fast, elusive, good hands. He’s built for the WCO
Joe Philbin is my bro...for now
I don't share a birthday with Tom Brady, Tom Brady shares a birthday with me.
yea, Manningham would be my #1 choice though
In Pat we Trust
"Sorry if everyone thought we were going to go 82-0" - Dwyane Wade
"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." - Yogi Berra
Pierre Garcon
Would be my top choice. But if the Phins decide to add another WR, I’d much rather go after a WR in the draft. Kendall Wright is at the top of my list.
If Manning comes here Garcon would make sense.
And I like Amendola or Weems as PR/KR/WR. “Look Ma, No Hands” Ginn can stay in SF
Studies have shown that 23% of all institutionalized mental patients
are capable of living normal lives in a productive society.
The other 77% are Jets fans.
NY Jets fan base: Bringing insanity and inbreeding to your community since 1960.
Back on the Hennewagon. Chuggin' along with no spare...
We have a couple of young guys that we haven't even really thrown the ball yet...
How about if we see if a guy like Manning or Flynn can get them the ball rather than just drafting new WRs or signing veteran WRs who might not have too many years left.
We had [Brady] down… but we didn’t kick him. We helped him up and gave him a PowerPuff Girls band-aid for his knee. What exactly did you expect would happen when we did that?
Marlon Moore
I still think Marlon Moore could produce, if given more opportunities. He has the intangibles to be be a solid WR. Same with Roberto Wallace. Glyde Gates IMO will never be anything but a specialist and slot reciever….we already have our little engine that could in Bess. Finally, Pruitt has some good measurables as well. I feel confident in our WR corps without signing anyone. However, if we can find a way to bring Manningham in for fairly cheap, then it wouldn’t hurt to have another weapon.
by Mr_Solo_Dolo on Feb 20, 2012 7:00 AM EST up reply actions
Watching how NY won the SB....
You need a QB that can spread the ball to many different targets and some running game to keep opposing defences off-balanced. You can’t depend on 1 WR to take over the game.
NE completely covered Cruz, so Eli threw to Manningham and Nicks, sometimes to a TE Post and RB in the flat.
That’s the same for GB that ran empty back-field set as their base package.
Currently, we only have Bess and Marshall, so we need 1 or 2 more dependable WRs.
garcon, manningham, or meachem
i think any one of them would be good fits. they all have speed and wont break the bank
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