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As for the deals of the non-blockbuster variety...

DB Micah Hyde to the Bills: Five years, $30 million with $14 million guaranteed [John Wawrow of the Associated Press] — He was probably signed for his versatility, which is great, but Hyde is sort of a jack of all trades, master of none. That's T.J. Ward/Eric Weddle money. Think the Bills will regret it. Grade: C-

DT Nick Fairley re-signs with the Saints: Four years, "almost" $30 million [Rapoport] — He had a strong season, and that's not an overpay for a starting defensive tackle these days. The Saints can't let guys like that go. Grade: A

S D.J. Swearinger to the Redskins: Three years, $13.5 million [Rapoport] — The 2013 second-round pick is only 25 and coming off a breakout season. I think he'll only get better. At that price, this is one of the most underrated signings of the day. Grade: A+

WR Torrey Smith to the Eagles: Three years, $15 million [Rapoport] — They can go year to year for $5 million a season, which is great for a 28-year-old former 1,000-yard receiver who brings experience and depth to a receiving corps that needed it. Grade: A

LB A.J. Klein to the Saints: Four years, $24 million with $9.4 million guaranteed [Josh Katzenstein of NOLA.com] — He flashed here and there as a backup and occasional injury replacement in Carolina, but that's a lot of money for a guy who hasn't shown us he can be a consistent, productive starter. Grade: C-

DT Alan Branch re-signs with the Patriots: Two years, "up to" $12 million [Rapoport] — It's a big raise for an aging, close to replacement-level defensive lineman, but Branch was a steady presence in 2016, and the Pats can't afford to lose more front-seven defenders. They also have a lot of money to spend. Grade: B+

WR Ted Ginn Jr. to the Saints: No terms available [ESPN's Dianna Russini] — An obvious potential replacement for Brandin Cooks, he's quietly gone over 700 yards in each of the last two seasons with a combined 14 touchdowns. Ginn would have a chance to shine with Drew Brees in that dome. Grade: B+

S Quintin Demps to the Bears: Three years, $13.5 million [Wilson] — That's fantastic value on a dude who had six interceptions last season, even if he is going on 32. Demps is a late bloomer. Grade: A

LB Paul Worrilow to the Lions: One-year contract [Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press] — The 26-year-old had 151 solo tackles, two interceptions, two sacks and three forced fumbles as a full-time starter in 2014 and 2015. He could take over for free agent Joshua Bynes or the recently released DeAndre Levy, or compete inside with Tahir Whitehead. Grade: B-

G Ronald Leary to the Broncos: Four years, $35 million with $20 million guaranteed [NFL Media's Mike Garafolo] — He'll probably provide an upgrade at left guard, but that's a lot of moola for a fifth-year former undrafted free agent who was good but not great the last two years despite a ton of support in Dallas. Not sure Leary should be one of the five highest-paid guards in the NFL, but he is. Grade: D

DT Stacy McGee to the Redskins: Five years, $25 million [Garafolo] — Eighteen career starts, three career sacks. A sixth-round pick in 2013. Only one decent season (2016), and even that was derailed by injuries. Is there something I'm missing? Grade: F

LB Malcolm Smith to the 49ers: Five years, $26.5 million with $13 million guaranteed [Garafolo] — Dude continues to live off a decent 2013 season and the Super Bowl MVP award he won at the end of it. He was terrible the last two years in Oakland, especially when trying to do anything except plug holes. Grade: F

S Antoine Bethea to the Cardinals: Three-year contract [Kent Somers of AZ Central] — The Cards have fallen on hard times. With Jefferson and Swearinger gone, they'll now have to plug in a 33-year-old who was recently cut by the 49ers next to Tyrann Mathieu. Couldn't they have gotten him on a one-year deal? Grade: D

DT Terrell McClain to the Redskins: Four years, "north of $21 million" [Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post] — Why do they always chase former Cowboys? Even those who aren't very good? McClain shouldn't be a starter and shouldn't be getting starter money. Grade: D

Steven Hauschka to the Bills: Four years, $12.4 million [Schefter] — Buffalo had kicker issues last year, so something like this had to be done. Hauschka has had some problems with extra points, but at least he nailed 89.2 percent of his field goals last season. Grade: A

OT Russell Okung to the Chargers: Four years, $53 million with $25 million guaranteed [ESPN's Josina Anderson] — I'll believe it when it's announced, because Okung negotiated this himself and he signed a big-money deal last year that turned out to be fool's gold. Still, if this is legit, it's way too much money for a soon-to-be 30-year-old who hasn't had a good year since 2012. Grade: F