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Free agency in 2013 has been fast and furious, with big deals, lots of cuts and new coaches making multiple moves, writes John Clayton.

The negotiating period isn't exciting, but it's doing a good job of helping teams retain their free agents, writes John Clayton.

Mike Wallace is the gem of this free-agent period, which features a new provision for preliminary talks.

Because of the uncertain labor situation, few NFL players are getting big contract extensions, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Expect the unrestricted free-agent market to tighten as teams weigh the cost of losing compensatory picks in 2011, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Defensive stars were the big winners in what was a relatively tame opening weekend of free agency, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Ozzie Newsome and Bill Belichick are among the best at finding talent in the draft, writes John Clayton.

The Jets and Bart Scott's agent, Harold Lewis, have agreed in principle to a five-year, $40 million deal, according to multiple sources, but the deal still needs Scott's endorsement.

The Broncos were active early in free agency getting commitments for visits on Friday from Dolphins safety Renaldo Hill, Cardinals halfback J.J. Arrington and Eagles halfback Correll Buckhalter. No deals were done in advance of those visits.

Linebacker Bart Scott didn't turn down a five-year offer from the Baltimore Ravens, but he did hit the free agent market Friday morning.

Center Jason Brown will visit the St. Louis Rams.

Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

There are many reasons to believe running backs could thrive in 2011, but they also have plenty working against them, John Clayton writes.

A return to 2010 free-agent rules would restrict teams that reached the divisional playoff round, John Clayton writes.

This is the calm before the free-agent storm, but the market is already bare at linebacker and defensive tackle, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

This year's free-agent market has been weak, and don't expect things to pick up in June, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.