There is one unsigned player from the top 10 AFC West free-agent list we compiled prior to the market opening. Seven of the nine signed players have departed the division. Let’s review the free-agent season in the division: 1. Vincent Jackson, receiver, San Diego: Status: Signed with Tampa Bay Comment: The Chargers replaced Jackson with Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal and used the money saved for other free agents. Jackson will be missed, but he was pricey. 2. Brandon Carr, cornerback, Kansas City: Status: Signed with Dallas Comment: Carr was a goner as soon as Kansas City signed Stanford Routt in February. 3 . Michael Bush, running back, Oakland: Status: Signed with Chicago Comment: The Raiders will miss him, but there was little chance he was coming back to Oakland. 4. Jared Gaither, tackle, San Diego: Status: Re-signed with San Diego Comment: The Chargers feel comfortable with Gaither as their blind-side protection for Philip Rivers. 5. Nick Hardwick, center, San Diego: Status: Re-signed with San Diego Comment: The anchor of the offensive line is back and that’s a big deal. 6. Mike Tolbert, running back, San Diego: Status: Signed with Carolina Comment: The Chargers will miss this versatile back. They must replace him somehow. 7. Jason Campbell, quarterback, Oakland: Status: Signed with Chicago Comment: I think Campbell deserved to get a chance to start again, but he will back up Jay Cutler. 8. Brodrick Bunkley, defensive tackle, Denver: Status: Signed with New Orleans Comment: The Broncos will miss him and will need to find help at defensive tackle. 9. Kyle Orton, quarterback, Kansas City: Status: Signed with Dallas Comment: The Cowboys paid Orton handsomely to back up Tony Romo. 10. Antonio Garay, defensive tackle, San Diego Status: Unsigned Comment: The Chargers still hope to bring him back to be a rotational player.
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