Free Agent Preview: Offensive Line

By PFW Staff

From now through the beginning of the free agent signing period, patriots.com will take a position-by-position look at the top players scheduled to hit the market on March 5, and a few who might be potential Patriots. Today's preview: offensive line.

Biggest Names

Kevin Mawae, Casey Rabach, Jahri Evans (RFA), Logan Mankins (RFA), Stephen Neal, Jon Jansen, Marcus McNeill (RFA)

There are loads of talented offensive linemen available in free agency this year, but most of them will probably be restricted, assuming the "uncapped year" does go into effect, which most observers believe will happen. Teams could then go the veteran route for the likes of Mawae or Jansen, or they could opt to sink some money in an offer sheet in an effort to pry a younger guy (Mankins, perhaps?) away from his current team. Either way, teams looking to bolster their fronts will have an opportunity to do so with this crop.