2017 NFL Mock Free Agency: Packers Go Bold For Once

Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills

The draft is usually in the spotlight this time of year, but a 2017 NFL mock free agency is often a great way to gauge how the off-season can start.

Seeing who teams are able  (or unable) to get in March has a direct impact on what they end up doing in April. This particular off-season should be plenty interesting because there are so many teams that have a reasonable wealth of salary cap space. While lots of it will be reserves for their own players, plenty of it should be left over for some serious moves to be made. A number of notable names are about to get paid.

It’s a matter of which teams end up paying them. Here is a breakdown by division of key signings each one makes.

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