Nothing stays the same in the NFL. Not even in New England. 

When the NFL new league year starts on March 14, teams will officially sign free agents and make deals to bring in players and deal others away. It's often referred to as the "business season," and it's just as competitive as the regular season. Stats might matter, but dollar signs matter even more. 

To that end, we've put together lists of who will be available and who might be available at each of the four key positions in Fantasy Football. Note that the potential salary cap casualties are not guaranteed to become free agents – teams have more cap space now than they've ever had and could either keep players even if they're overpaid or trade them to a team that is willing to pay those bloated salaries. Either way, expect the majority of these players to be on the move this spring.

Quarterbacks

NFL: NFC Divisional Playoff-New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings
Jan 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees reacts against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY Sports

Impending FA

Potential quarterback salary cap casualties

  • Alex Smith - $20.6M cap #, KC saves $17M if they cut/trade him; expected to get traded to Redskins
  • Tyrod Taylor - $18M cap #, BUF saves $10.4M if they trade him; expected to get traded to Browns
  • Andy Dalton - $16M cap #, CIN saves $13.9M if they cut him
  • Ryan Tannehill - $19.8M cap #, MIA saves $15.2M if they cut him
  • Mike Glennon - $16M cap #, CHI saves $11.5M if they cut him; expected to get cut

Quarterback job openings

  • Likely openings: ARI, CLE, DEN, MIN, NYJ
  • Potential openings: BUF, CIN, JAC, WAS*
  • Unlikely openings: NO

Running backs

NFL: AFC Divisional Playoff-Jacksonville at Pittsburgh Steelers
Jan 14, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field. Geoff Burke / USA TODAY Sports

Impending FA

Potential running back salary cap casualties  

  • Lamar Miller - $6.75M cap #, HOU saves $4.75M if they cut him
  • Marshawn Lynch - $6M cap #, OAK saves $6M if they cut him
  • C.J. Anderson - $4.5M cap #, DEN saves $4.5M if they cut him; expected to get cut
  • Latavius Murray - $6.35M cap #, MIN saves $5.15M if they cut him
  • Adrian Peterson - $2.9M cap #, ARI saves $2.9M if they cut him; expected to get cut
  • Theo Riddick - $3.9M cap #, DET saves $2M if they cut him
  • Danny Woodhead - $3.3M cap #, BAL saves $1.8M if they cut him ($2.5M if post June 1)

Running back job openings

  • Openings: BAL, CLE, DET, IND, NE, NYG, NYJ, SF, SEA, TB, WAS
  • Potential openings: DEN, HOU, OAK

Wide receivers

NFL: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Dec 11, 2017; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) reacts during a game against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Steve Mitchell / USA TODAY Sports

Impending FA   

Potential wide receiver salary cap casualties    

Wide receiver job openings

  • Openings: ARI, BAL, BUF, CHI, IND, JAC, WAS
  • Potential openings: CAR, DAL, GB, KC, MIA, NYJ, OAK, SEA

Tight ends

NFL: Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers
Nov 26, 2017; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Sergio Estrada / USA TODAY Sports

Impending FA

Potential tight end salary cap casualties   

  • Greg Olsen - $9.75M cap #, CAR saves $6.75M if they cut him
  • Eric Ebron - $8.25M cap #, DET saves it all if they cut him before new league year
  • Jordan Reed - $10.1M cap #, WAS saves $4.7M if they cut him ($8.3M if post June 1)
  • Delanie Walker - $7M cap #, TEN saves $6.2M if they cut him
  • Jared Cook - $5.3M cap #, OAK saves $5.3M if they cut him
  • Charles Clay - $9M cap #, BUF saves $4.5M if they cut post June 1 ($0 if before)
  • Vernon Davis - $5.3M cap #, WAS saves $1.2M if they cut him ($2.5M if post June 1)
  • Vance McDonald - $4.6M cap #, PIT saves $4.6M if they cut him
  • Coby Fleener - $8M cap #, NO saves $3.2M if they cut him ($6.4M if post June 1)
  • Julius Thomas - $6.6M cap #, MIA saves $6.6M if they cut him
  • Brent Celek - $5M cap #, PHI saves $4M if they cut him
  • Dion Sims - $6.3M cap #, CHI saves $5.6M if they cut him
  • Martellus Bennett - $6.4M cap #, NE saves $6.4M if they cut him
  • Dwayne Allen - $5M cap #, NE saves $5M if they cut him

Tight end job openings

  • Openings: ARI, BAL, CIN, GB, HOU, MIA, NO, NYJ 
  • Potential openings: DEN, JAC, OAK, SEA, TEN, WAS