Oct 7, 2012; Charlotte, NC, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin (51) reacts during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Remember when everyone criticized the Seattle Seahawks last year fro drafting West Virginia defensive end/linebacker Bruce Irvin with the 15th pick of the 1st round? A big reason for that were chartacter concnerns, highlighted by his DUI arrest a month prior to the NFL Draft.

He did silence critics from a performance standpoint as he racked up 8 sacks and was named to the PFW/PFWA 2012 All-Rookie team, but his character concerns appear to be rearing their ugly head:

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin has been suspended four games for violating NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) May 17, 2013

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Sep 30, 2012; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones (24) celebrates after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Everbank Field. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Ironically, Irvin became the highest selected West Virginia Mountaineer since Adam Jones in 2005. Maybe Jones would be willing to help his fellow Mountaineer out, giving how much trouble he was frequently in during his first 6 years in the NFL. Even though it’d PED-related, Jones knows all about overcoming a troubled past to thrive in the NFL. If you recall, he spoke at the NFL rookie symposium last year(which Irvin attended) about how he was able to overcome his troubled past and become one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals.

There is also a potentially deeper issue here, as Irvin reportedly failed because of Adderall use, something his fellow Seahawks have been dinged for:

Brandon Browner, Winston Guy, John Moffitt, Bruce Irvin, Richard Sherman all been suspended/suspected of PEDs. Officially a problem in SEA

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyedNESN) May 17, 2013

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The start of NFL free agency is less than a month away, and with teams making cuts to get under the salary cap, the list has grown since the 2012 season ended. Here is the most recent list of every available offensive, defensive, and special teams player that can be signed as of now. This list does not include anyone scheduled to become free agents, as their contracts don’t expire until March.

December 3, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs with the ball against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

OFFENSE

Quarterback
David Garrard
Donovan McNabb
Vince Young
Seneca Wallace
A.J. Feeley
Chris Redman
John Beck
Sage Rosenfels
Billy Volek
Kellen Clemens
Patrick Ramsey
Jim Sorgi
Troy Smith
J.P. Losman
Kevin O’Connell
Brett Ratliff
Josh Portis
Tom Brandstater
Rhett Bomar

Running Back
Ahmad Bradshaw
Brandon Jacobs
Joseph Addai
Tim Hightower
Steve Slaton
Carnell Williams
Jerious Norwood
Lorenzo Booker
Chris Rainey
Rock Cartwright
Dimitri Nance
Kareem Huggins
Xavier Omon
Tyrell Sutton
James Davis
Thomas Clayton
Chris Taylor
Josh Vaughan
Mossis Madu
John Clay

Fullback
Ahmard Hall
Ovie Mughelli
Lousaka Polite
Moran Norris
Owen Schmitt
Reagan Maui’a
Brit Miller
Shane Bannon
Fui Vakapuna

Wide Receiver
Mike Williams
Chad Johnson
Terrell Owens
Mark Clayton
Lee Evans
Jabar Gaffney
Jason Hill
Greg Camarillo
Legedu Naanee
Adrian Arrington
Brett Swain
Bryant Johnson
Mike-Sims Walker
Demetrius Williams
Rashied Davis
Anthony Gonzalez
Blair White (slot)
David Anderson
Maurice Stovall
Jerheme Urban
Quan Cosby
Michael Clayton
Patrick Turner
Derrick Williams
Jarett Dilliard
Naaman Roosevelt
Logan Payne
David Clowney
Jaymar Johnson
Dexter Jackson
Jesse Holley

Tight End
Kellen Winslow
Visanthe Shiancoe
Todd Heap
Jeremy Shockey
Daniel Graham
Bo Scaife
Donald Lee
Anthony Becht
Kris Wilson
John Gilmore
Reggie Kelly
Stephen Spach
Gijon Robinson
Tory Humphrey
Dan Gronkowski
Derek Schouman
Dan Gronkowski
Anthony Hill
Ryan Purvis
Cornelius Ingram
Wes Lyons (WR)

Offensive Tackle
Demetress Bell (LT)
Kareem McKenzie (RT)
Chad Clifton (LT)
Tony Pashos (RT)
Jeremy Bridges (RT/G)
Tony Moll (RT/G)
James Lee (LT/RT)
Mario Henderson (RT)
George Foster (LT)
Alex Barron (RT)
Stacy Andrews (RT/G)
Brandon Keith (RT)
Stephon Heyer (RT/LT)
Mark LeVoir (RT/LT)
Kirk Chambers (LT/RT)
Anthony Davis (RT)
Lydon Murtha (RT)
Michael Toudouze (RT)
Ed Wang (RT)
Chris Campbell (LT)

Guard
Stephen Peterman
Kyle Kosier
Artis Hicks
Trai Essex
Chris Kemoeatu
Montrae Holland
Quinn Ojinnaka
Vince Manuwai
Daniel Loper
Anthony Herrera
Floyd Womack
Adam Goldberg
Cory Procter
Josh Beekman
Tony Wragge
Kasey Studdard
Mansfield Wrotto
Jaimie Thomas
Paul Fanaika

Center
Jason Brown
Casey Wiegmann
Andre Gurode
Jamaal Jackson
Chris Morris
Chris White
Brett Romberg

Oct 7, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins (16) runs the ball in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

The offseason is here, and here are all the key dates you need to know regarding free agency:

March 9-11- NFL teams are permitted to enter into contract negotiations with certified agents of players who will be unrestricted free agents at the end of the current League Year.

March 12- Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, clubs must exercise options for 2013 on all players who have option clauses in their 2012 contracts. Also prior to 4:00 p.m., clubs must submit a minimum salary offer to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2012 contracts and who have fewer than three seasons of free agency credit.

After 4 p.m., teams can begin signing unrestricted free agents and negotiating trades with other teams.

Here is a list of all the Bengals slated to become free agents:

ERFA- Exclusive Rights free Agent

RFA- Restricted Free Agent

UFA-Unrestricted Free Agent

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