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10. Danielle Hunter, Edge, Vikings:

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The four-time Pro Bowl QB was having an excellent season before he tore an Achilles tendon in October. He has said he wants to stay in Minnesota and coach Kevin O’connell reiterated the team feels the same way.

“I believe Kirk wants to be a Viking, and we’re going to work to try and make that the outcome,” O’connell said Tuesday.

2. Chris Jones, DT, Chiefs:

The two-time All-pro is a game-changer, as evidenced in Kansas City’s win over San Francisco in the Super Bowl. It would cost the Chiefs about $32 million to use the franchise tag on Jones again this season, a decision they haven’t yet made.

“That’s certainly a guy we want back and love,” general manager Brett Veach said. “We want to

Already one of the best run defenders in the NFL, Wilkins had a career-best nine sacks to increase his value on the open market.

5. Justin Madbuike, DT, Ravens:

Madubuike had more sacks last season (13) than his first three seasons combined. His breakout season will land him a significan­t deal, and perhaps a franchise tag.

6. Brian Burns, Edge, Panthers:

He’s been the best defensive player on a terrible team and would seem eager to get a fresh start elsewhere but the Panthers aren’t going to let him get away easily.

GM Dan Morgan already said the team would likely use the $24 million franchise tag on Burns.

“We would definitely use it if we had to use it,” Morgan said. “We love Brian.”

A tough, physical cornerback, Sneed didn’t allow a touchdown and was an instrument­al part of Steve Spagnuolo’s championsh­ip defense. The Chiefs could use the franchise tag, which is about $19 million for cornerback­s.

9. Mike Evans, WR, Bucaneers:

He’s the only player to start his career with 10 seasons with 1,000 yards receiving. Evans turns 31 in August but hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. The Buccaneers want to keep him but he’d be a great fit for several teams.

The four-time Pro Bowl pick had a career-best 16 1/2 sacks, his fifth season reaching double digits in eight years.

the past four seasons but still is among the top guys at his position.

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