NFL Rumors: Latest News on Ryan Fitzpatrick, Russell Okung and Top Free Agents

Two days into the NFL free-agency period, almost all of the top players on the market have already been snatched up.

With the majority of the big names coming off the board during this early feeding frenzy, the top players remaining on the market are in position to take their time and pit teams against one another in bidding wars. 

Here's a quick roundup of some of the rumors swirling around the league, featuring a few players who may soon find themselves at the center of one of those heated bidding wars.

Ryan Fitzpatrick

As the only viable starting quarterback remaining on the market, Ryan Fitzpatrick has become the most fascinating storyline of free agency.

Fitzpatrick nearly led the New York Jets back to the playoffs in 2015, and according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, they want him back. However, Mehta noted that "the team has a relatively limited budget this offseason and doesn't believe in breaking the bank for a 33-year-old quarterback with a two-year shelf life."

From Fitzpatrick's perspective, Brock Osweiler's decision to sign with the Houston Texans may have come as an unexpected blessing.

Without a viable starting quarterback, the Denver Broncos have reportedly contacted Fitzpatrick, according to NFL.com's Michael Silver:

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While the Broncos try to close the Kaepernick trade, they're formulating backup plans. Have been in touch with agent for Ryan Fitzpatrick.

— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 10, 2016"

If the Broncos decide to get involved in negotiations with Fitzpatrick, it could force the Jets to up their offer. Or Fitzpatrick may decide to bolt for the reigning Super Bowl champs.

Russell Okung

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NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday that the Seattle Seahawks were working to re-sign their franchise left tackle, Russell Okung:

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#Seahawks are making moves before the bell rings. I'm told they made a strong offer to pending FA tackle Russell Okung. Trying to keep him

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016"

However, on Thursday, Rapoport followed up that report with news that Okung was headed to visit the New York Giants. He also noted that Okung had a visit lined up with the Detroit Lions as well. 

The Seahawks struggled to piece together a strong offensive line last season after trading center Max Unger to the New Orleans Saints. Losing Okung would be another major step backward for the unit. 

Prince Amukamara

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The Giants have been one of the big spenders in the offseason, but one of their homegrown talents could be getting away.

The Jacksonville Jaguars set up a visit with cornerback Prince Amukamara, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. According to Rapoport, it's Amukamara's first visit of the offseason. 

The Giants defense was a mess in 2015, but Amukamara was one of the unit's few reliable talents, coming in at No. 32 on Pro Football Focus' cornerback rankings.

C.J. Anderson

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On Thursday, Schefter (via ESPN.com) reported that C.J. Anderson inked an offer sheet for a four-year, $18 million deal with the Miami Dolphins to reunite with head coach Adam Gase, his offensive coordinator in Denver during his breakout 2014 campaign. 

However, since Anderson is a restricted free agent, the Broncos have five days to match the offer. 

Losing another starter from the Super Bowl roster would be a tough blow for the Broncos, but Anderson's contract may be too much for Denver to match.

Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post called the odds of Denver matching the offer "slim."

If the Broncos elect to let Anderson walk, they will receive a late-round draft pick in 2017 as compensation.