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[h=3]Linebackers[/h]▪ DeAndre Levy, Detroit Lions: Levy signed a monster contract in 2015 but never lived up to it. Injuries have limited him to just six games in the last two seasons, and following a series of concussions, he told Men’s Journal he’s had symptoms of CTE. And yet, he still wants to play. A full medical would be a mist before the Dolphins could even consider him.
Sio Moore, Arizona Cardinals: An NFL vagabond, Moore has been on four NFL rosters in as many years. And yet, he was the seventh-best still-available linebacker as of mid-afternoon Saturday, according to RotoWorld. At the very least, he’d be a premium backup in Miami.
▪ Connor Barwin, Philadelphia Eagles: Wait, isn’t Barwin a defensive end? Yes, but some in football believe he’d be a solid 4-3 strong-side linebacker. And guess what? The Dolphins need one of those, particularly if they move on from oft-injured Koa Misi.
[h=3]Defensive tackles[/h]▪ Dontari Poe, Kansas City Chiefs: One of the top names still available at any position, Poe has drawn interest from a number of teams, the Dolphins included. He has a visit with the Colts planned for Sunday, according to CBSSports.com, and may not be allowed to leave Indianapolis. Would be a huge get (literally and figuratively).
Johnathan Hankins, New York Giants: Like a fifth of the league is said to have interest in Hankins, so he probably won’t come cheap. But he’d be a solid rotational player for the Dolphins at a position of frighteningly little depth.
Bennie Logan, Philadelphia Eagles: Need a one-year rental at the position? Logan might be your guy. ESPN reports that Logan is looking for a prove-it contract, presumably hoping to up his marketability for the 2018 offseason.

Click on the link for the rest of the positions.

 
http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#tab=rankings

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shield/nfl_shieldOdrick, JaredDE
JaredOdrickSTATUSUFA

INTERESTED TEAMS: The versatile defensive lineman lived up to his mega contract in his first season with the Jaguars, but struggled to play through an elbow injury in 2016.

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shield/nfl_shieldMangold, NickC
NickMangoldSTATUSUFA

INTERESTED TEAMS: Coming off an ankle injury at age 33 won't help Mangold's market, but he should still be able to contribute as a center with great leadership ability.

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shield/nfl_shieldWalden, ErikOLB
ErikWaldenSTATUSUFA

INTERESTED TEAMS: Mostly a letdown as a free-agent pickup for the Colts, Walden quietly recorded 11 sacks last season.

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shield/nfl_shieldLong, ChrisDE
ChrisLongSTATUSUFA

INTERESTED TEAMS: Long managed just four sacks last season, but he led New England's defense in snaps and quarterback pressures.

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shield/nfl_shieldButler, DariusFS
DariusButlerSTATUSUFA

INTERESTED TEAMS: The veteran cornerback increased his market value by flashing versatility in the Colts' depleted secondary last season, spending some time at safety and acquitting himself well.
 
Whoa, did not know about Levy's potential CTE...it's a shame he has to deal with that and all these other injuries, when healthy he's a hell of a linebacker.
 
He would be a 1 or 2 year stopgap, but I would look into Jahri Evans AND bringing back Jermon Bushrod. These 2 are close friends and Jahri would be an incredible get at RG and I personally think Jermon Bushrod was always better suited to play LG over RG, but Tunsil at LG was necessary.

Bring these two in, along with Larsen and draft a guy, plus Urbik and Steen . . . i am good on the interior.

Great thing is both Bushrod and Evans played over 98% of their teams offensive snaps last year.
 
Would Connor Barwin be a solid SLB as that article seems to imply?
 
HArd pass on Levy. He is wrecked by injury.

Sign me up for Barwin, Webster and maybe even (if very cheap) sheilds
 
Tim Lelito from New Orleans, Brian Schwenke from Tennessee and Joe Hawley from Tampa (more C) are second level free agent guard options.
 
Still have Misi and Jordan's money.

Based on operating procedure lately I don't think they are cut until their replacements are in house or training camp. There is no point in cutting them right now when the Fins have plenty of cap. They could sign $10 mill worth of guaranteed contracts for this year and still have $5mil left after the draft class is signed.
 
I'd get Hankins and Mangold. Have to try to solve the OG situation in free agency. Not a good draft year for DT's either and that is a need.
 
Cut/restructure Misi and get rid of Jordan. Get Mangold/Evans + Bushrod, Webster, and Hankins and I am a very happy man going into the draft.
 
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