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NFL free agency’s best bargains: Eight underrated deals | SI.com
Here are eight players whose new deals are just as beneficial for their teams as for the players—especially when you consider that all eight players should be first-day difference-makers.

Taylor Mays facing four-game suspension for violation - NFL.com
Free-agent safety Taylor Mays is facing a four-game suspension, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. The former second-round pick put himself on the shelf at an inopportune time.

Visits tracker: Long, Washington to meet with Patriots - NFL.com
Former Rams defensive end Chris Long and former Texans wideout Nate Washington are meeting with the Patriots this week. Are both bound to land in New England? Who else is set for a visit?

Grading the Seahawks' moves so far in free agency
A week into free agency and the national media has started rolling out its reviews of how teams have done. Here's what they said about Seattle.

Seahawks: Free agent updates | Cover32
Now that the first flurry of free agent money has been spent, expect the Seattle Seahawks to get more active in the market. Here's the latest.

Monday notes: Russell Okung edging to the exit? | Seahawks Draft Blog
Two reports surfaced today suggesting Russell Okung is considering offers from three teams…

Former UW, NBA Standout Nate Robinson Pursuing NFL Career | Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle-native Rainier Beach product, a one-time 12 Flag raiser and big Seahawks fan, is hoping to pursue an NFL career after 10 seasons in the NBA.

Reported free agency visits: Dunbar to Seahawks, Chris Long to Patriots - CBSSports.com
Dunbar is a former Cowboy while Long was released by the Rams earlier this offseason.

While Russell Okung mulls offers, Seahawks sign LT Bradley Sowell as possible backup/contingency | The News Tribune
As Russell Okung mulls which free-agent offer to sign, the Seahawks are moving to backfill at offensive tackle with possible options should he leave.

Monday Round-Up: What The National Media Are Saying About The Seahawks in NFL Free Agency | Seattle Seahawks
A daily link round-up of what's "out there" about your Seattle Seahawks.

Seahawks sign veteran Bradley Sowell, may see him as replacement to Alvin Bailey - Seattle - Scout
After losing J.R. Sweezy and Alvin Bailey to free agency already, the Seahawks took a step towards boosting the depth along the offensive line Monday, reportedly agreeing to a one-year deal with Sowell, a four-year veteran who played his last three years with the Arizona Cardinals.

Cleveland Browns' new approach may make trading Joe Thomas logical - Cleveland Browns Blog- ESPN
Trading Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas would be painful, but it might make sense for a Browns team looking to amass as many draft picks as possible.

How the Seahawks could land Joe Thomas - NFL Nation- ESPN
How would the Seahawks replace Russell Okung if he leaves? Trading for Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas could be their best option.

2016 NFL Mock Drafts : Mock draft 4.0: Bears find QB of future

Bargain shoppers reigned supreme in NFL free agency last year - SBNation.com
Free agency isn't where teams go to die, but being thrifty is still the way to go.