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

A scramble to sign potential free agents before the deadline is likely, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

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.

Derrick Dockery, who days ago felt secure entering the third year of a seven-year, $49 million contract with the Bills, underwent the strangest 24 hours of his pro football career, but, in his eyes, his journey had a happy ending.

Albert Haynesworth hit the free-agent jackpot Friday morning by reaching a seven-year, $100 million deal with the Washington Redskins that could end up maxing out at $115 million based on his performance, according to sources.

Center Jason Brown will visit the St. Louis Rams.

While restricted free agents were in hot pursuit this offseason, it might not be a yearly trend.

While big names like David Boston and Hugh Douglas are available, this is not a booming year for free agency.

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

The Buccaneers showed much-needed aggression, but the Dolphins once again failed to land the big fish, John Clayton writes.

John Clayton examines 10 deals that need to get done once the NFL lockout is lifted, including a stadium agreement in Minnesota and several free-agent signings.

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.

Don't be surprised if the Redskins, who appear to have soured on Donovan McNabb, make a play for Michael Vick in 2011, 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.