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Found April 03, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Marcus McNeill,  Dennis Dixon,  Dallas Clark,  Peyton Manning,  Braylon Edwards,  Aubrayo Franklin,  Luis Castillo,  Reggie Smith,  Chilo Rachal,  Cedric Benson
TEAMS: San Diego Chargers,  Pittsburgh Steelers,  Washington Redskins,  Indianapolis Colts,  Cleveland Browns,  Tennessee Titans,  San Francisco 49ers,  Cincinnati Bengals,  New York Jets,  New Orleans Saints,  Boise State Broncos
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Most of the big-ticket free agents have been snatched off the open market, but there are still several premier players available. OT Marcus McNeill Marcus McNeill was released by the San Diego Chargers on March 13th. The two-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle was selected in the second round (50th overall) by the Bolts out of Auburn in the 2006 NFL Draft. McNeill has 82 starts under his belt at a premium position in the NFL, but medical concerns have taken a toll on his market value. QB Dennis Dixon Dennis Dixon, 27, was selected in the fifth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008 out of Oregon. The 6-3, 209-pound signal-caller hopes to make a name for himself as he enters his fifth season. The Oakland, CA native went 12 of 26 (46.2 completion percentage) for 145 yards and one touchdown to one interception in one game and one start in 2009 and completed 22 of 32 throws (68.8 completion percentage) for 254 yards and one pick in two starts in 2010. Dixon went 1-for-1 in ’09 and did...
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