NFL Free Agency Rumors: Where the Top 5 Free Agents Should End Up

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 05:  Nnamdi Asomugha #21 the Oakland Raiders looks on from the sideline against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on December 5, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 28-13.  (Photo by Jeff Gross/Ge
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The NFL has never seen such a free agent feeding frenzy—with only a few days to negotiate with players, teams are frantically trying to snap up the best remaining free agent players on the market.

The top players will have multiple offers that they and their agents will have to sort through, but here are the top five free agents left on the market and where they could be heading. 

Nnamdi Asomugha: Texans

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28:  Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders stands on the sidelines during the closing minutes of their loss to the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 28, 2010 in Oakland, California.  (Photo by Ezra S
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According to NFL.com's Michael Lombardi (h/t ProFootballTalk), the Houston Texans are the leaders in landing this annual All-Pro player.

The Texans are looking to upgrade a poor pass defense under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, and Asomugha would be the perfect fit. 

Antonio Cromartie: Raiders

PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 23:  Mewelde Moore #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a pass over Antonio Cromartie #31 of the New York Jets in the third quarter of the 2011 AFC Championship game at Heinz Field on January 23, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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According to Jason LaConfora of the NFL Network, the Oakland Raiders are targeting Antonio Cromartie to fill the hole left by departing corner back Nnamdi Asomugha.

Davis loves Cromartie's aggressive style of play and man coverage ability—this attitude and ability would fit in perfectly for Raider Nation.

Cullen Jenkins: Redskins

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 23:  Cullen Jenkins #77 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a sack of quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears in the first half in the NFC Championship Game at Soldier Field on January 23, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo
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The Washington Redskins are interested in Cullen Jenkins, and Jenkins is interested in the Redskins, according to Mike Jones of the Washington Post in early July.

With the trade of DL Albert Haynesworth, there is a glaring need for a defensive end in the Redskins' 3-4 defense.

Owner Dan Snyder has never been shy about throwing money around, and Jenkins wants to make lots of it...voila.

Aubrayo Franklin: Chiefs

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 12:  Running back Michael Robinson #26 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against Aubrayo Franklin #92 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL season opener at Qwest Field on September 12, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greu
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Rivers McCown from Football Outsiders has called the move of NT Aubrayo Franklin to the Chiefs as one of the "best fits" in the NFL free-agent season.

Franklin has been an anchor in the middle of the 49ers' defense the last two seasons. LB Patrick Willis credits Franklin for allowing him to be a tackling machine.

Kansas City has a legitimate opportunity to win the AFC west, and Franklin would definitely help make that happen.

Ahmad Bradshaw: Broncos

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19:  Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
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According to Sports Illustrated writer Peter King, Bradshaw will land in Denver.

While the Giants want to keep him, at this point they don't want to spend the money that Bradshaw is asking.

Bradshaw would provide a proven complement at running back to help the continued development of QB Tim Tebow

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