NFL Free Agents 2017: Top Rumors and Predictions Before Week 17

We still have a full week remaining in the 2016 regular season, followed by more than a month’s worth of postseason action. Does this mean it’s too early to begin speculating on next year’s edition of free agency?

Of course it doesn’t.

In the wonderful world of the NFL, we’re constantly looking ahead to what’s next. Seeing as how 20 franchises won’t even be invited to the postseason party, there is a large chunk of this world that is going to be looking nowhere else.

Naturally, plenty of rumors about the looming offseason have already begun to emerge. We’re going to examine some of the latest ones here today. We’ll be looking at the latest buzz surrounding 2017 free agency and giving our thoughts and predictions on each situation.

Latest Free-Agency Buzz

Terrelle Pryor May Hit the Open Market

Though the team has struggled mightily, quarterback-turned-receiver Terrelle Pryor has had a strong season for the Cleveland Browns in 2016. The former Ohio State and Oakland Raiders signal-caller has performed well at his new position, hauling in 70 passes for 913 yards and four touchdowns.

If the Browns can re-sign him, he could become a legitimate offensive building block for the future.

Of course, there is definitely no guarantee that the Browns will be able to retain Pryor.

While Pryor may owe Cleveland and head coach Hue Jackson—who also coached him with the Raiders—a fair amount for giving him a starting opportunity, Pryor has made it quite clear that he won’t be quick to offer a discount.

“Like I said before, I have the utmost respect for Hue, but at the end of the day, it’s got to make sense for both sides,” Pryor recently said, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

In fact, Pryor made it sound like money could be one of the biggest factors determining his next move.

“I love to play for him and I enjoy playing for him this year and I’d love to play for him longer. But at the end of the day, it’s got to come down to what my agents think is right for me,” Pryor added.

The Browns should be able to afford giving Pryor an extension, but there are other teams who can do the same.

Pro Football Focus rates Pryor 59th among all wide receivers for the season so far. He would be a quality No. 2 receiver on many teams, and he should draw plenty of interest once …

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