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2016 NFL Free Agents: Rumors and Predictions for Notable Veterans
- Updated: August 1, 2016
The beginning of NFL training camps means holdouts, injury news and discussions on contract extensions. But there are still free agents on the market looking for deals.
Some of the free agents are younger guys just looking to find an NFL home, others are longtime veterans hoping to find somewhere they can help out in the twilight of their careers and then there are many other players in other types of situations.
Let’s check in with recent developments on the situations of Greg Hardy, Dwight Freeney and Roddy White.
Greg Hardy
It’s not easy to find an NFL home after an extensive history of personal problems. Just ask Hardy.
Easily one of the most talented pass-rushers in the world, the 28-year-old defensive end has spent the offseason getting the cold shoulder from NFL teams. Initially, it looked like the Washington Redskins were considering him, according to ESPN’s Ed Werder, but the Washington Post’s Mike Jones said that isn’t the case:
Redskins aren’t considering Greg Hardy as option to replace Galette, source says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 26, 2016
Hardy puts all types of teams in a tough spot. Contenders don’t want a detrimental personality in their locker rooms and all the negative attention surrounding him. Rebuilding squads looking to construct continuity and a winning culture don’t want Hardy influencing their young players.
Training camps have started, and there’s been little interest in Hardy league-wide all spring and summer. It’s looking like the NFL may ignore him.
Prediction: Hardy does not sign a contract with an NFL team for the 2016 season.
Dwight …
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