NFL free agency: 25 signings that turned out for the best

Reggie White, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees and Mark Ingram fit the bill as smart NFL free-agent signings.

James Farrior

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One that the Jets whiffed on was letting James Farrior go to Pittsburgh after five seasons. Farrior played in 154 games in 10 seasons as a Steeler and started every one of them. He was a mainstay of the defense and was a two-time Super Bowl champ.

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