NFL Free Agency: When Will Each Team's Most Important Player Hit the Market?

With a potential free agent signing period set to begin a week after a deal may be reached July 21, many players will be on the move.

That often leaves fans wondering when their team's most valuable player will be hitting the free agent market.

Some teams have locked up their best player in a long-term contract, while others will be seeing their MVP hitting the market soon.

When will the league's best players be entering free agency?

Find out as we explore when each team's best player earn "free agent" status.

32. Washington Redskins: DB DeAngelo Hall

DeAngelo Hall signed a six-year, $55 million contract in February of 2009.

His contract includes $22.5 million guaranteed.

After making $9 million in 2014, DeAngelo Hall will become a free agent in 2015.

31. Seattle Seahawks: LB Aaron Curry

In August of 2009, Aaron Curry agreed to a six-year, $60 million deal that includes $34 million guaranteed.

The end of year of his contract is 2014, making him an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

30. Tennessee Titans: RB Chris Johnson

Prior to the 2008 season, Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson signed a 5-year deal worth $12 million.

He is also guaranteed $7 million.

After earning $2,210,000 in 2012, he'll become an unrestricted free agent in 2013.

29. Minnesota Vikings: DE Jared Allen

After being traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Minnesota Vikings in April 2008, Jared Allen signed a six-year, $73.26 million deal, which was the richest contract for a defensive player in NFL history at the time.

He is guaranteed $31 million and received a $15.5 million signing bonus.

Jared Allen is scheduled to earn $14.28 million in 2013, then he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2014.

28. Cincinnati Bengals: QB Carson Palmer

While there have been numerous rumors that Carson Palmer will never play another down for the Cincinnati Bengals, he is still under contract with the team.

He is in the midst of a six-year, $118.75 million deal that runs through 2014.

As an incentive, Carson Palmer received a $15 million signing bonus.

He's scheduled to make $14 million in 2014 and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars: RB Maurice Jones-Drew

Maurice Jones-Drew is signed through the 2013 season after signing a 5-year, $30.95 million contract prior to the 2009 season.

He received a $17.5 million signing bonus.

The contract also includes $1.8 million in incentives.

Maurice Jones-Drew is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2014.

26. Buffalo Bills: WR Lee Evans

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans agreed to a 4-year deal worth $37.25 million that runs through the 2012 season.

He is scheduled to receive $18.25 million in guaranteed money.

Lee Evans will become an unrestricted free agent in 2013.

25. Carolina Panthers: WR Steve Smith

Steve Smith's situation is similar to that of Carson Palmer.

He has expressed his desire to be traded and has said that he does not plan on ever playing for the Carolina Panthers again.

However, because of the lockout, Steve Smith remains under contract with the team.

He is in the midst of a six-year, $43.85 million deal that included a $9.3 million signing bonus.

After earning $7.75 million in 2012, Steve Smith will become an unrestricted free agent in 2013.

24. Denver Broncos: CB Champ Bailey

Champ Bailey, considered by many to be the best cornerback in the league, is signed through the 2014 season.

He recently signed a four-year, $43 million contract that includes $15 million guaranteed.

Champ Bailey is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

23. Oakland Raiders: RB Darren McFadden

Darren McFadden signed a six-year, $60 million contract after being selected by the Oakland Raiders in the 2008 NFL Draft.

The deal includes $26 million guaranteed.

He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2014.

22. Cleveland Browns: OT Joe Thomas

Upon being drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Joe Thomas signed a five-year, $42.5 million deal with the Cleveland Browns.

His contract includes $23 million in guaranteed money.

Joe Thomas is scheduled to earn $8 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2012.

21. Arizona Cardinals: WR Larry Fitzgerald

Prior to the 2008 season, Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald signed a four-year, $40 million contract.

His deal included a $15 million signing bonus as well as $30 million in guaranteed money.

Larry Fitzgerald is scheduled to make $7 million this season and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2012.

20. Miami Dolphins: WR Brandon Marshall

After being traded to the Miami Dolphins last April, Brandon Marshall signed a four-year, $47.5 million deal with the team.

He received a signing bonus of $5.5 million.

Brandon Marshall's contract also includes $25 million in guarantees.

He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

19. Kansas City Chiefs: QB Matt Cassel

Matt Cassel is in the midst of a six-year, $63 million contract that runs through the 2014 season.

His contract includes $28 million in guarantees as well as a $10 million signing bonus.

He'll become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

18. San Francisco 49ers: LB Patrick Willis

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis signed a five-year contract extension last spring that is worth $50 million.

That extension made him the NFL's highest paid linebacker.

He also is scheduled to receive $29 million in guarantees.

Patrick Willis will become an unrestricted free agent in 2013.

17. St. Louis Rams: RB Steven Jackson

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is currently signed through the 2013 season.

His contract is a six-year, $44.8 million deal with $20.5 in guaranteed money.

The final two years of his contract (2012, 2013) will be voided if he has averaged 1,200 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards in the first four years.

Steven Jackson will become an unrestricted free agent in 2014 if the final two years of his contract are not voided.

16. Chicago Bears: LB Brian Urlacher

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is in the final year of a five-year, $56.65 million deal.

His contract includes a $6 million signing bonus as well as annual $50,000 workout bonus, which will be worth $500,000 this season. 

Brian Urlacher will become an unrestricted free agent in 2012.

15. Detroit Lions: QB Matthew Stafford

When Matthew Stafford was drafted first overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2009 NFL Draft, he agreed to what was a record rookie contract at the time.

He agreed to a six-year, $72 million deal with $41.75 million in guarantees.

Matthew Stafford is signed through the 2014 season and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: QB Josh Freeman

Josh Freeman was selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He agreed to terms with the team, signing a five-year, $26 million deal with $10 million in incentives.

The contract also includes $10.245 million in guarantees.

Josh Freeman is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2014.

13. Atlanta Falcons: QB Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is in the fourth year of a six-year, $72 million dollar deal.

He is scheduled to receive $34.75 million in guarantees and also has $6 million available in incentives.

Matt Ryan will become an unrestricted free agent in 2014.

12. New York Giants: QB Eli Manning

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is in the third year of a seven-year, $106.9 million deal.

The contract includes $35 million in guaranteed money as well as a $500,000 workout bonus.

Eli Manning is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

11. Philadelphia Eagles: CB Asante Samuel

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel has three years remaining on his six-year, $57.14 million contract.

The deal includes a $6 million signing bonus along with $4.5 million in incentives.

Asante Samuel is scheduled to become a free agent in 2014.

10. Dallas Cowboys: LB DeMarcus Ware

Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware is in the midst of a seven-year, $79 million contract.

His deal includes $40 million guaranteed, as well as a $20 million signing bonus.

He's set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2016.

9. Houston Texans: WR Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson is locked up with the Texans through the 2016 season.

He's currently in the second year of a seven-year, $62.7 million contract.

After earning $11 million in 2016, Andre Johnson will become an unrestricted free agent in 2017.

8. New York Jets: CB Darrelle Revis

Darrelle Revis, the NFL's top defensive back, is scheduled to make $6 million this season.

He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2017.

7. San Diego Chargers: QB Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers is currently in a six-year, $92 million contract that locks him up through the 2015 season.

He's set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2016.

6. New Orleans Saints: QB Drew Brees

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is in the final year of a six-year, $60 million contract.

He will receive $20 million guaranteed.

Drew Brees will become an unrestricted free agent following this season.

5. Baltimore Ravens: LB Ray Lewis

Legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis is scheduled to make $4.5 million this season.

He is locked up through the 2015 season and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2016.

4. New England Patriots: QB Tom Brady

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is in the second year of a five-year, $78.5 million deal.

He is signed through the 2014 season and will become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.

3. Indianapolis Colts: QB Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning is currently a free agent, and it is expected that he will re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts when the lockout is lifted.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers: S Troy Polamalu

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu is in the final year of a five-year, $33 million dollar deal.

He will become an unrestricted free agent following this season.

1. Green Bay Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers has four years remaining on his six-year, $65 million contract.

He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2015.