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NFL free agency creates new opportunities for veterans on expiring contracts, though they should carefully weigh their options.
Linebacker Kyle Van Noy seemed like a great fit with the Miami Dolphins under head coach Brian Flores, who also came from the New England Patriots. Yet the team released him after one season despite his solid production (69 tackles, 10 for loss, six pass breakups and six sacks).
After a 5-11 campaign, Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule didn't hitch his 2021 offense to Teddy Bridgewater, whom the team signed to a three-year, $63 million deal last offseason. According to The Athletic's Joseph Person, the sense is owner David Tepper has already become "frustrated" with his quarterback situation.