The NFL free agent market has some notable names left and players like Michael Vick, James Jones, Wes Welker, Steven Jackson, Jermaine Gresham, Felix Jones, Pierre Thomas, Zach Miller and Reggie Wayne could be potential options for the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos or Chicago Bears as offseason workouts start up.
Vick has remained on the free agent market since finishing his contract with the Jets and he is hoping to get back on a roster for training camp. According to the Miami Herald, Vick has been working out this offseason with Chris Chambers and he "hopes" that he can get with a team for the 2015 season. Vick will be 35 this summer and he has not had much interest on the market. James Jones and Wes Welker are the top receivers and after getting some interest from the Dolphins, the team went with Greg Jennings instead.
The running back position has some solid names with Thomas, Chris Johnson, Felix Jones and Steven Jackson on the market and those names could get attention closer to training camp. There are not many jobs out there for running backs around the age of those players and the ones over 30 will have a hard time finding work. Jackson spent time with the Falcons and was let go this offseason, while Thomas was bounced by the Saints after the team brought back Mark Ingram and signed CJ Spiller.
Vick is a player to watch, as he could be an option if a team deals with injuries at the quarterback position during training camp or OTA workouts. According to Pro Football Talk, the Buffalo Bills may consider getting rid of EJ Manuel and with Matt Cassel as the starter ahead of Thad Lewis and Jeff Tuel, the team could consider signing Vick. Rex Ryan had Vick last season and he started three games while appearing in 10, throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions in limited time.
The Dolphins could be a fit for Vick if they decide Josh Freeman is not worth hanging on to, but right now the Bills appear to be his best chance. The Bills have a solid group of player at the skill positions on offense, but Cassel is not an exciting starter and the team could look at adding Vick for some extra competition.
James Jones is one of the more productive players on the market and he comes in after leading the Raiders in receiving last season. The team drafted Amari Cooper and signed Michael Crabtree, so he was expendable. Welker has had interest from the Packers and the Dolphins, but those teams have added wideouts with Green Bay drafting Ty Montgomery, while Miami has added DeVante Parker and Jennings.
The Browns brought in Duke Johnson and the Dolphins drafted Jay Ajayi and that could keep them from adding more in free agency. According to Pro Football Talk, the Dallas Cowboys are working out Felix jones and that could lead to him coming back to the team. Chris Johnson remains available and wants to get a look from the Cowboys, but so far that has not happened. The Cowboys have Darren McFadden, Joe Randle, Lance Dunbar and Ryan Williams on the roster and they could look at adding another back for depth.
