NFL Free Agents 2018: Latest Rumors and Predictions Ahead of Market's Opening

With each passing day, we get closer to the start of free agency.

Whether it's Kirk Cousins or Ed Dickson, numerous players will be seeking to get their money, which may come at the cost of leaving wherever they consider home.

Free agency begins March 14, so let's cover some of the rumors and make some predictions regarding these players.

The Final 4: Cousins Sweepstakes

When free agency begins, it appears Cousins will have his choice of four teams: the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings.

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, those are the final teams in the running for Cousins.

All four franchises present different opportunities.

The Vikings are clearly the best of the four, so with Cousins under center, they would be a Super Bowl contender once again.

The Cardinals have a solid roster but are in the tough NFC West with the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks with the aging Larry Fitzgerald at wide receiver.

The New York Jets can offer a ton of cash and highlight their young roster.

And the Broncos have a solid team in an AFC conference that presents an easier path to the playoffs and have John Elway heading the operation.

But if Cousins can balance money and winning, it's quite clear where he will be playing football in 2018.

Prediction: Minnesota Vikings

Dickson Staying in the NFC South?

Playing with the Carolina Panthers the past four seasons, Dickson could be heading out of town and south to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. 

McClure has heard the Falcons are "associated" with Dickson.

Looking at Atlanta's depth chart, it makes sense. They have Austin Hooper but no one else of note besides him.

Paired with Hooper, Dickson would be a nice fit in Atlanta.

Prediction: Atlanta Falcons

Dontari Poe-Tampa Bay Buccaneers Collision Course?

Speaking of the Falcons, they could be losing one of their defensive lineman this offseason.

After coming over from the Kansas City Chiefs last season, Poe could be heading to Florida and remaining in the NFC South.

According to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com, that team appears to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

However, La Canfora also noted the Broncos, Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts could also be interested in Poe.

With fellow defensive tackle Sealver Siliga also headed for free agency, the Buccaneers would be wise to add Poe to their defensive line.

Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers