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NFL free agency primers: Sizing up the 2017 market at every position

We break down the free-agent market at each position, highlighting the most attractive player available, one potential bargain signing and the player most likely to be a bust.

After the combine, the NFL pivots right into the frenzy of free agency, which kicks off with the opening of the legal tampering period on March 7 leading up to 4 p.m. EST on March 9.

With several big-name cuts and the drama of franchise tag decisions in the rearview mirror, teams now have a better sense of their roster needs and the players who might be within their means. Below, we break down the free-agent market at each position, highlighting the most attractive player available, one potential bargain signing and the player most likely to be a bust for his new team.