Here’s a look at the Top 50 NFL free agents for 2012. This list was constructed based on players value as it relates to factors like: Age, Position and Overall Ability.
- The list includes both Restricted and Unrestricted free agents
- Players ages are set to show their age at the start of the 2012 season.
- Click to see the full list of 2012 NFL Free Agents.
- Last Updated: Jan 2nd
| Player | 2011 Team | Position | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Drew Brees |
|
QB | 33 |
| 2. Carl Nicks |
|
G | 27 |
| 3. Ray Rice |
|
RBÂ | 25 |
| 4. Arian Foster (Restricted) |
|
RB | 25 |
| 5. Robert Mathis |
|
DE | 31 |
| 6. Matt Forte |
|
RBÂ | 26Â |
| 7. Mike Wallace (Restricted) |
|
WR | 26 |
| 8. Jermichael Finley |
|
TE | 25 |
| 9. Mario Williams |
|
DE | 27 |
| 10. Cliff Avril |
|
DEÂ | 26Â |
| 11. Wes Welker |
|
WR | 31 |
| 12. Cortland Finnegan |
|
CB | 28 |
| 13. Ben Grubbs  |
|
GÂ | 28 |
| 14. Dwayne Bowe |
|
WR | 27 |
| 15. Brent Grimes |
|
CBÂ | 29Â |
| 16. John Abraham |
|
DEÂ | 34 |
| 17. Stephen Tulloch |
|
LBÂ | 27Â |
| 18. Jason Jones |
|
DEÂ | 26Â |
| 19. Paul Soliai |
|
DT | 28 |
| 20. DeSean Jackson |
|
WR | 25 |
| 21. LaRon Landry |
|
 S | 27 |
| 22. Vincent Jackson |
|
WRÂ | 29Â |
| 23. Terrell Thomas |
|
CBÂ | 27Â |
| 24. Marques Colston  |
|
WRÂ | 29Â |
| 25. Marshawn Lynch |
|
RBÂ | 26Â |
| 26. Carlos Rogers |
|
CBÂ | 31 |
| 27. Steve Johnson |
|
WRÂ | 26Â |
| 28. Reggie Wayne |
|
WR |
33Â |
| 29. Tracy Porter  |
|
CB | 26 |
| 30. Michael Griffin |
|
S | 27 |
| 31. Brandon Carr |
|
CBÂ | 26Â |
| 32. Matt Flynn |
|
QB | 27Â |
| 33. Peyton Hillis  |
|
RBÂ | 26Â |
| 34. Greg Olsen |
|
TE Â | 27 Â |
| 35. Lardarius Webb |  |
CB | 26 |
| 36. Rashean Mathis |
|
CB | 31 |
| 37. Tyvon Branch |
|
S | 25 |
| 38. Aubrayo Franklin |
|
DT | 31 |
| 39. Andre Carter |
|
DE | 32 |
| 40. Jason Campbell |
|
QB | 30 |
| 41. Kareem McKenzie |
|
OT | 33 |
| 42. Cory Redding |
|
DEÂ | 31 |
| 43. Anthony Spencer |
|
LB | 28 |
| 44. Brandon Lloyd |
|
WR | 31 |
| 45. Tim Jennings |
|
CBÂ | 38 |
| 46. Nick Hardwick   |
|
C | 30 |
| 47. Michael Bush  |
|
CÂ | 30Â |
| 48.  E.J. Henderson  |
|
LB | 32 |
| 49. Fred Davis  |
|
TEÂ | 26Â |
| 50. Matt Roth  |
|
DEÂ | 29Â |
Other Notable 2012 Free Agents:
Jarret Johnson – BAL
Matt Birk – BAL
Israel Idonije – CHI
Manny Lawson – CIN
Cedric Benson – CIN
Bobbie Williams – CIN
Chris Gocong – CLE
Bradie James – DAL
Laurent Robinson – DAL
Ryan Grant – GB
Jeff Saturday – IND
Pierre Garcon – IND
Marcedes Lewis – JAC
Kyle Orton – KC
Visanthe Shiancoe – Min
BenJarvus Green-Ellis – NE
Deion Branch – NE
Robert Meachem – NO
Jonathan Goff – NYG
Mario Manningham – NYG
Aaron Ross – NYG
Jim Leonhard – NYJ
LaDainian Tomlinson – NYJ
Steve Smith – PHI
Ronnie Brown – PHI
Aaron Smith – PIT
Trevor Scott – OAK
Bob Sanders – SD
Braylon Edwards – SF
Tanard Jackson – TB
Ronde Barber – TB
Geno Hayes – TB
Barrett Ruud – TEN
Chris Hope – TEN
London Fletcher – WAS
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