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 ARIZONA CARDINALS CB ANTONIO CROMARTIE: Though the pass rush is the biggest need, it's not the Cowboys' only need. If the Cowboys can't get cornerback Brandon Carr to take a pay cut from his $8 million base salary, then Cromartie would be the perfect veteran replacement. Because of his age, he will not command top dollar. However, several teams are expected to push for him. He turns 31 in April but has played in the past three Pro Bowls and has 31 career interceptions.
-- Todd Archer
 DETROIT DE GEORGE JOHNSON. The Giants should think outside the box and make a nice offer to Johnson, a restricted free agent who was tendered at the original-round level by the Lions last week. He's a 27-year-old pure pass-rusher who could blossom under Steve Spagnuolo and outplay the value the Lions assigned to him with the tender. Detroit would have the right to match any offer, but it would be worth the Giants' time to find out whether they could steal him away. -- Dan Graziano
 GREEN BAY CB TRAMON WILLIAMS or PITTSBURGH OLB JASON WORILDS. With Byron Maxwell already on board, the Eagles will likely look for another cornerback (Williams?) and an outside linebacker (Worilds?) to replace Trent Cole. At safety, Denver's Rahim Moore would be a logical target. -- Phil Sheridan
 DENVER BRONCOS S RAHIM MOORE. He's a quality player at a strong position of need. He's only 25, so he's just now entering his prime. He's a solid center fielder and a sure tackler, both qualities the Redskins need. Don't break the bank, but Moore should be targeted. -- John Keim
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| NFC NORTH |
 DENVER DT TERRANCE KNIGHTON. The Bears will likely lose pending free agent Stephen Paea as he's a better fit as a penetrating interior defender in a 4-3. So as the club switches over to a 3-4 front, the Bears need a run-stuffing defender such as Knighton, who has familiarity with new coach John Fox. According to ESPN's Josina Anderson, the Bears are one of several teams showing "serious interest" in Knighton. Over the past two seasons playing for Fox in Denver, Knighton started 32 games and finished last season with 30 tackles and two sacks. -- Michael C. Wright
 MULTIPLE PLAYERS. With Ndamukong Suh heading to Miami and a lot of the bigger free-agent cornerbacks off the market, the Lions are going to have some money to spend on multiple positions. At defensive tackle, players such as Kendall Langford and Dan Williams would be names to watch. At corner, Chris Culliver and Buster Skrine could be players targeted by Detroit, depending on what happens with Rashean Mathis. -- Michael Rothstein
 NEW ORLEANS LB CURTIS LOFTON. The Packers need an immediate starter at inside linebacker, and Lofton would give them one. The Saints cut him because he was due $7.25 million in salary and bonuses this year and now he's a free agent. He's not a Pro Bowler, but he would be a solid addition at a reasonable price. -- Rob Demovsky
 DENVER S RAHIM MOORE. With Devin McCourty off the market, Moore might be the best coverage safety left. He might also be the most expensive, but the Vikings have more than $20 million in cap space, and Moore would be a great fit next to Harrison Smith. -- Ben Goessling
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| NFC SOUTH |
 SEATTLE LB MALCOLM SMITH. The Falcons are on the verge of losing former first-round draft pick Sean Weatherspoon to the Arizona Cardinals, which will leave a huge void at inside linebacker. Malcolm Smith, the former Super Bowl MVP, played in Dan Quinn's system when Quinn was the defensive coordinator for the Seahawks. And Smith, who turns 26 in July, has 16 career starts, so he can handle moving into a starting role. Other teams, such as the Oakland Raiders, are sure to see Smith's value as well. However, Smith knows what to expect if he reunites with Quinn. How much will the Falcons be willing to invest for him? -- Vaughn McClure
 CAROLINA PANTHERS DE GREG HARDY. Despite his off-the-field issue, he had a combined 26 sacks in 2012 and 2013. He's proved to be one of the top edge pass-rushers in the league, and there are plenty of teams looking for a top pass-rusher. He's Carolina's most complete lineman, able to dominate against the run and drop into pass coverage as well. -- David Newton
 GREEN BAY PACKERS CB TRAMON WILLIAMS. He might be more of a bargain since he turns 32 this month. But the Napoleonville, Louisiana, native has been a high-end starter for the Packers for the past seven years (31 interceptions, including the playoffs, since 2008) and could bring a needed veteran presence to a young Saints secondary. -- Mike Triplett
 GREEN BAY PACKERS T BRYAN BULAGA. After the running game averaged just 3.9 yards per carry and the quarterbacks were sacked 52 times, help is needed on the offensive line. The best tackle out there is Bulaga and he should be one of the Bucs' top targets. -- Pat Yasinskas
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| NFC WEST |
 DALLAS COWBOYS RB DeMARCO MURRAY. Bruce Arians has said this offseason that Andre Ellington will be the focal point of the Cardinals offense, but that would change if Murray lands in Arizona at the right price. He's still young (27), doesn't even have 1,000 carries (978 total) and is coming off consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (1,121 in 2013, 1,845 in 2014). -- Josh Weinfuss
 BALTIMORE WR TORREY SMITH. The 49ers need a deep threat to accompany Anquan Boldin's underneath game and Smith, who has been inconsistent, might flourish as a true No. 2. He had 10 TDs in his last 11 games last season and his 44 catches of 25 yards or longer is tied for seventh most in the NFL since he arrived in 2011. -- Paul Gutierrez
 CLEVELAND BROWNS TE JORDAN CAMERON. Not the biggest need for Seattle, but he's an exceptional talent who caught 80 passes and made the Pro Bowl in 2013. He also played for Pete Carroll at USC. Cameron missed six games in 2014 and had only 24 catches, but he led the league in one tight end category with four receptions of more than 40 yards. -- Terry Blount
 ATLANTA G JUSTIN BLALOCK. The Rams don't appear too interested in diving into the big-money free agents on the offensive line so Blalock would make a lot of sense as a short-term solution. At 31, the durable Blalock won't be too expensive and his physical style is a perfect match for what the Rams want to do offensively. He also has strong ties to the Rams, having played for offensive line coach Paul Boudreau in Atlanta, where general manager Les Snead and some of his top personnel guys also once worked. -- Nick Wagoner
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| AFC EAST |
 CLEVELAND TE JORDAN CAMERON. The Bills have been looking for a boost of athleticism at tight end, where Scott Chandler is their top option and blocker Lee Smith is a free agent. Cameron, 26, is younger than Chandler and possesses more upside in the passing game. The question will be whether the market devalues Cameron for his injury-plagued 2014 campaign after a 2013 season in which he caught 80 passes for 917 yards and seven touchdowns. -- Mike Rodak
 NEW YORK GIANTS S ANTREL ROLLE. The 32-year-old Miami native and former Hurricane would have a chance to finish his career at home. The Dolphins also have a big need at safety. Injured starter and pending free agent Louis Delmas (knee) is not 100 percent and not expected to re-sign with the Dolphins. -- James Walker
 CLEVELAND BROWNS LB JABAAL SHEARD. The Patriots were in sub packages 73.5 percent of the time in 2014, and a player such as Sheard, if the price is right, would add another "joker" to the team's versatile stable of pass-rushing linebackers. Off-the-line linebacker Colin McCarthy (Titans) and tight end Lance Kendricks (Rams) are projected lower-cost options who could fit the profile of potentially undervalued assets in whom the Patriots see value. -- Mike Reiss
 NEW ENGLAND CB DARRELLE REVIS. With the top free-agent cornerbacks already off the board, the Jets are expected to make a strong bid for Darrelle Revis. Revis would be an ideal fit in Todd Bowles' defense because of his man-to-man skills. As long as the money isn't outrageous (it might be), Revis would be a good get. -- Rich Cimini
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| AFC NORTH |
 HOUSTON WR ANDRE JOHNSON and former OAKLAND RAIDERS S TYVON BRANCH. Johnson and Branch bring experience and address two of the Ravens' weakest positions. Johnson has the size and consistency that the Ravens want to add at wide receiver, and Branch fills a spot the Ravens have been unable to fill in recent drafts. -- Jamison Hensley
 CAROLINA PANTHERS DE GREG HARDY. If the Bengals truly want to shore up their pass rush, they'll put in a serious pitch for the league's best pass-rusher with the freshest legs: Hardy. The defensive end looks like a perfect fit. The Bengals will have to spend a little more than they normally do on free agents, but the 26-year-old on arguably his last strike could be a worthwhile risk. -- Coley Harvey
 ARIZONA DT DAN WILLIAMS. The Cleveland Browns gave up 141.5 rushing yards per game last season. They need a run-stopper. Williams is one of the better run-stoppers in the league and would be a natural fit. -- Pat McManamon
 TENNESSEE OLB DERRICK MORGAN. He fits the profile of free agents the Steelers covet. He has been productive (23 career sacks in five seasons) and is young but also experienced. Morgan, who turned 26 in January, could swap spots with Jason Worilds if the former Steelers outside linebacker signs with the Titans. -- Scott Brown
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| AFC SOUTH |
 NEW ENGLAND DT VINCE WILFORK. The long-time Patriots nose tackle is very familiar with Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel's system. They brought in Ryan Pickett to start at nose tackle last season and could bring him back in a pinch. Third-round draft pick Louis Nix III has disappointed those in the building. -- Tania Ganguli
 PHILADELPHIA LB TRENT COLE. The former Eagle had 85.5 sacks in his 10 seasons with Philadelphia. Colts coach Chuck Pagano said during the combine that Indianapolis can't have too many pass-rushers and Cole would be a good addition. -- Mike Wells
 SAN DIEGO WR EDDIE ROYAL. Though some may disagree, the Jaguars would benefit from adding a veteran receiver to help the three second-year players develop. Royal would be a good option. He's experienced (338 catches), dependable and productive (15 touchdown catches the past two seasons). The Jaguars need a player who works hard, is good in the locker room and can be productive when he's needed. That's exactly what Royal is. Plus, he won't cost much. -- Michael DiRocco
 PITTSBURGH LB JASON WORILDS. Worilds has played under Dick LeBeau for his entire time in the NFL. LeBeau is now running the Titans' defense. Tennessee has a huge need for more dynamic pass-rushing linebackers. The market has thinned. But here's a guy who knows the system. -- Paul Kuharsky
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| AFC WEST |
 OAKLAND RAIDERS C STEFEN WISNIEWSKI. He will get plenty of attention from the Broncos. They've already chased James Casey, and Jordan Cameron will get some consideration if the Broncos believe the dollars make sense. -- Jeff Legwold
 SAN DIEGO WR EDDIE ROYAL. The Chiefs can't be done at wide receiver just because they agreed with Jeremy Maclin. Royal would be a nice addition for a team that needs someone to pair with Maclin. -- Adam Teicher
 MULTIPLE PLAYERS. Making a run at a top receiver such as Baltimore's Torrey Smith is exactly the type of addition a talent-starved roster like the Raiders needs. Players Oakland could realistically pounce on early include Denver defensive tackle Terrance Knighton and Cincinnati tight end Jermaine Gresham. -- Bill Williamson
 PITTSBURGH STEELERS LB JASON WORILDS. The Steelers appear ready to let Worilds go in free agency. The Virginia Tech product played in a 3-4 scheme at Pittsburgh, so it would be an easy transition to John Pagano's defense. And Worilds has been productive, with 15.5 sacks and three forced fumbles the past two years. -- Eric D. Williams |
