Best Available NFL Free Agents-Offense
Shaun Alexander (Getty Images)
Shaun Alexander (Getty Images)
Senior NFL Reporter
Posted Jul 24, 2008


It was just three years ago that Shaun Alexander put together the best season for a running back in the history of the Seattle Seahawks. Now he's out of a job along with some other veterans at the position.

Quarterback
Daunte Culpepper - He's only had one free agent visit (Green Bay Packers) but he was offered a contract.
Byron Leftwich - He hasn't had one free agent visit which kind of tells you what teams think of him at this point.
Tim Rattay
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 until late August 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 well for the Houston Texans the past two seasons, Dayne remains unemployed.
Mike Bell - He fits in a power rushing scheme.
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
Verron Haynes
Samkon Gado - He worked out for the New England Patriots recently but it's believed he wasn't offered a contract.

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

Fullback
Lorenzo Neal - The veteran blocker still wants to play but hasn't had much interest in his services of late.

Wide Receiver
Chris Henry - The talented but troubled receiver has yet to have a free agent visit since being released by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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 training camp.
Cedrick Wilson - He'll serve a one-game suspension to start the regular season.
Taylor Jacobs - He was let go by the Denver Broncos recently. Jacobs is yet another former player who played under Steve Spurrier who hasn't performed well at the NFL level.
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 - His stellar career may be over.
Aaron Moorehead - He offers a team value as a No. 4 receiver.

Tight End

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
Fred Miller - It's not known if he still wants to play but as far as we can tell, he hasn't had a free agent visit since the Chicago Bears released him.
Jordan Black - The Houston Texans released him recently. Black is capable of backing up at right and left tackle.
Stockar McDougle - He's coming back from a torn Achilles tendon.
Wayne Gandy - He may be done playing.
Barry Stokes (G)
Mike Rosenthal
Nat Dorsey

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.
John Welbourn
Rick Demulling
Chris Liwienski
Ruben Brown
Todd Steussie (T)

Center
LeCharles Bentley (G) - He claims to be healthy enough to compete for a starting job yet he hasn't received a substantial offer.
Mike Flynn
Mike Flanagan
Tyson Walter
Mike Pucillo

Kicker
John Carney - We're told he definitely wants to play. Two possibilities, later in training camps are the with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
Dave Rayner - He was recently waived by the Miami Dolphins.
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.
Aaron Elling - He's primarily looked upon as a kickoff specialist.

Punter
Scott Player - He spent a few weeks with the New England Patriots recently.
Mitch Berger - He played five games with the Arizona Cardinals last season.



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