Updated Best Available Free Agents-Offense
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Joe Horn (Getty Images)
Joe Horn (Getty Images)
Senior NFL Reporter
Posted Aug 21, 2008


There are still some decent running backs and wide receivers left on the free agent market that could provide solid depth.

Quarterback
Daunte Culpepper - He's had visits with the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Green Bay reportedly offered him a one-year deal.
Tim Rattay - He's likely going to be a No. 3 quarterback for any team that wants to sign him.
Jamie Martin - We're told he still wants to play.
Craig Nall

Running Back
Shaun Alexander - He struggled mightily last season and may have to wait awhile longer in order to find a new home.
Cedric Benson - Despite his misgivings, you're looking at a talented back who fits in a power rushing scheme.
Travis Henry - He might have a hard time finding a starting job again after what transpired over the last year with the Denver Broncos. And Henry reportedly failed a recent drug test which would have him suspended for a year.
Ron Dayne - Despite performing reasonably well for the Houston Texans the past two seasons, Dayne remains unemployed.
Mike Bell - He was with the Houston Texans for about a week but they waived him after he suffered a hamstring injury.
Kenny Irons - The former second-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals is coming back from ACL surgery.
Najeh Davenport - The bulky back should be able to find a job once some teams start to lose backs due to injury in training camp.
Mike Anderson - He may decide to retire and he's also suspended four games by the NFL.
Anthony Thomas - The power runner is best suited to handle a No. 3 role at this point in his career.
Verron Haynes - The former Pittsburgh Steeler could handle a No. 3 running back role.
Eric Shelton - The former second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers may have run out of chances after being waived by the Washington Redskins recently.
Samkon Gado - He worked out for the New England Patriots recently but it's believed he wasn't offered a contract.

Kick/Punt Returners
Tim Dwight (KR/PR)
Troy Walters (PR)
Josh Scobey (KR)
Tyson Thompson (KR)
Reshard Lee (KR)

Wide Receiver
Terry Glenn - The Miami Dolphins have shown interest in him.
Joe Horn - He really only wants to play for a Super Bowl contending team. Dallas and Philadelphia are possibilities although Andy Reid said he's not interested in signing another receiver despite the injury to Kevin Curtis.
Eddie Kennison - He recently told Sirius NFL Radio that he's interested in playing at least two more seasons.
David Givens - His career is in doubt after suffering a serious knee injury almost two years ago.
Koren Robinson - The troubled but talented receiver should find work closer to the start of the regular season.
Cedrick Wilson - He'll serve a one-game suspension to start the regular season.
Doug Gabriel - He was recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Eric Moulds - He's received mild interest around the league.
Peerless Price - He's probably done playing because of a neck injury.
Keenan McCardell - He said recently that he still wants to play.
Aaron Moorehead - He offers a team value as a No. 4 receiver.

Tight End
Marcus Pollard - He might be at the end of his career after being released by the New England Patriots recently.
Christian Fauria - He's strictly a blocking tight end.
Teyo Johnson - Journeyman, No. 3 tight end who has been in and out of the league for a while.
Ryan Neufeld
Tim Euhus
Bennie Joppru
Mike Seidman

Offensive Tackle
Luke Petitgout - He failed a team physical by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently.
Fred Miller - With rookie OT Chris Williams out for a while, the Chicago Bears could push to re-sign him.
Jordan Black - The Houston Texans released him recently. Black is capable of backing up at right and left tackle.
Leander Jordan - The journeyman backup tackle was recently released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Stockar McDougle - He's coming back from a torn Achilles tendon.
Wayne Gandy - He may be done playing.
Mike Rosenthal
Nat Dorsey (G)

Guard

Chris Naeole - Maurice Williams and Uche Nwaneri are competing for his vacated left guard position with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Larry Allen - There have been recent reports that he wants to play another season.
Steve McKinney (C) - The veteran lineman could be a decent backup for a team.
Rick Demulling
Ruben Brown
Todd Steussie (T)

Center
LeCharles Bentley (G) - He's only getting one-year offers to play again.
Mike Flanagan
Tyson Walter
Mike Pucillo

Kicker
Jay Feely - The Miami Dolphins released him recently. He'll receive interest around the team from any team that is in need of a kicker.
John Carney - We're told he definitely wants to still play. Two possibilities are the with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
Billy Cundiff - He was released by the Kansas City Chiefs recently. Because there's a lack of available talent at kicker, Cundiff should be able to find a job.
Morten Andersen - Even though he turns 48 in late August, Andersen hasn't officially retired.

Punter
Scott Player - He spent a few weeks with the New England Patriots recently.
Josh Miller - He was recently released by the Tennessee Titans.



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