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Ben Linsey

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The quarterback market has thinned out, but plenty of other positions still offer value in 2021 NFL free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 25, 2021 7:45 am EDT
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After one week of NFL free agency, PFF's Ben Linsey looks at how each team can feel good about what they have or haven't accomplished thus far.

By Ben Linsey Mar 23, 2021 8:45 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down why free agent edge defenders Jadeveon Clowney and Melvin Ingram might end up being two of the best values of 2021 NFL free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 22, 2021 7:30 am EDT
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Kenny Golladay was PFF's No. 1-ranked free-agent receiver after franchise tags were handed out.

By Ben Linsey Mar 20, 2021 3:54 pm EDT New York Giants
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From the New York Jets' improved offseason strategy to Joe Burrow still waiting for offensive line help, here are the early winners and losers of 2021 NFL free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 18, 2021 6:00 am EDT
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PFF's Ben Linsey previews every NFL team ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft and the start of free agency.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2021 8:00 am EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Arizona Cardinals should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including a rebuild of the secondary.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2021 7:15 am EST Arizona Cardinals
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the San Francisco 49ers should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including plenty of question marks in the team's secondary.

By Ben Linsey Mar 12, 2021 7:00 am EST San Francisco 49ers
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Seattle Seahawks should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including finding replacements at the edge defender positions.

By Ben Linsey Mar 11, 2021 7:30 am EST Seattle Seahawks
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Los Angeles Rams should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including filling the holes left by departures on defense.

By Ben Linsey Mar 11, 2021 7:15 am EST Los Angeles Rams
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Carolina Panthers should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including what could be a complete offensive overhaul.

By Ben Linsey Mar 10, 2021 7:15 am EST Carolina Panthers
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Atlanta Falcons should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including how the team should bolster the defensive line and secondary.

By Ben Linsey Mar 10, 2021 7:00 am EST Atlanta Falcons
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With the start of the new league year just around the corner, PFF's Ben Linsey looks back at all the big-money free-agent signings over the last three years in an attempt to highlight the hits and misses.

By Ben Linsey Mar 10, 2021 6:30 am EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the New Orleans Saints should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, which will center around what the team decides to do at the QB position.

By Ben Linsey Mar 9, 2021 7:15 am EST New Orleans Saints
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, which includes trying to retain a bevy of big-name free agents.

By Ben Linsey Mar 9, 2021 7:00 am EST Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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The Jets have used to franchise tag on safety Marcus Maye, while Washington has placed the tag on star guard Brandon Scherff for the second consecutive year.

By Ben Linsey Mar 8, 2021 9:42 pm EST Washington Commanders New York Jets
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Philadelphia Eagles should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including addressing holes in the secondary.

By Ben Linsey Mar 8, 2021 7:00 am EST Philadelphia Eagles
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Dallas Cowboys should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft to build around their high-powered offense.

By Ben Linsey Mar 8, 2021 6:30 am EST
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the New York Giants should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, including potentially drafting a top wide receiver at No. 11 overall.

By Ben Linsey Mar 5, 2021 7:15 am EST New York Giants
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PFF's Ben Linsey breaks down how the Washington Football Team should utilize free agency and the 2021 NFL Draft, which will begin with the most important position on the field — quarterback.

By Ben Linsey Mar 5, 2021 7:00 am EST Washington Commanders
Bio

Ben onboarded to PFF full-time in May 2019. He works as an NFL Analyst and as part of the team that produces prep work for NBC's Sunday Night Football. Ben also contributes articles to the content team. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

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