Unrestricted Free Agent signings in 2010 vs. 2009

In the seven days since free agency opened on March 5, 52 unrestricted free agents have signed new contracts as compared to 39 UFAs with at least six accrued seasons at this point last season (based on official notification to the NFL office). 

Following is further comparison of UFA signings for players with at least six accrued seasons:

                                                                                          2010                         2009
UFA Signings (6+ accr. seasons)                                52                               39*
UFAs (6+ accr. seasons) Switching Clubs                21                               22
UFAs (6+ accr. seasons) Remaining with Club       31                               17
Most UFA (6+ seasons) signings, position          WR (8)                      LB (6)              

*Note – including players with four and five accrued seasons, a total of 87 UFAs signed new contracts in the first seven days of free agency in 2009

To track all the signings on NFL.com’s “Free Agency Tracker,” click here.

(Above right: Unrestricted free agent safety Ryan Clark re-signed with Pittsburgh)