NFL free agent tracker, 2014: Follow all the moves from around the league

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It's that time of year when NFL teams go shopping. Follow all the moves, big ones and little ones, from around the league with SB Nation's NFL free agency tracker.

The 2014 league year starts Tuesday, March 11 at 4 p.m. ET. That's the technical term for it. Most of the rest of the world knows it as the day that NFL teams start handing out big contracts to unrestricted free agents. Some teams will come to regret those deals (Mike Wallace, anyone?); others will manage to swing a return on their investment.

Judging the free agent deals comes later. For now, it's hot stove season for football fans. Many of the best players on the market will never make it there, re-signed by their teams before a rival scoops them up. Others will make it to the promised land. Our handy free agent tracker will help you keep up with the action.

Notable players changing teams:

Brandon Albert to Miami - A year after almost acquiring him in a trade from Kansas City, the Dolphins officially inked Albert on Tuesday. The deal should be a big one for Miami as they had a desperate need along the offensive line. There is still work to do, but Albert will shore up the left tackle position.

Titans sign Dexter McCluster - The Titans added another weapon, signing McCluser to a three-year deal worth $12 million. McCluser provides value both as a versatile slot receiver and as a return man. With the Titans also re-signing Leon Washington, they could have the most dangerous return unit. in the NFL next season.

Colts sign ILB D'Qwell Jackson - A four-year, $22 million contract with $11 million guaranteed for a 31-year-old linebacker is pricey. Jackson's probably a better fit for his leadership qualities than his defense nowadays. It's fair to wonder if Jim Irsay is the new Dan Snyder.

Cardinals sign TE John Carlson -- It's not a huge deal for the Cardinals offense, but Carlson at least gives Carson Palmer another pass catcher to work with. His injury history has limited his production over the last three seasons. A two-year, $4.65 million deal is essentially a no-risk investment.

Jaguars sign DT Red Bryant -- Released by the Seahawks, Bryant rejoined his former defensive coordinator Gus Bradley in Jacksonville. The Jaguars picked up a few former Seahawks last season, but Bryant is the best of the bunch.

Michael Bennett returns to Seahawks -- After talks had begun to swirl that Bennett would join his brother Martellus is Chicago, Seattle stepped up and inked its leading pass-rusher to a four-year, $28.5 million deal. With Bennett back, Pete Carroll has his defensive front in tact for 2014.

Michael Johnson to Bucs: Tampa Bay is looking to make a splash in free agency, and started the period off with a bang. Technically not even allowed to sign their players yet, the Buccaneers have reportedly come to terms on a five-year, $43.75 million deal with $24 million guaranteed.

Sam Shields stays with Pack: One of the best cornerbacks in football, Shields decided to forgo free agency and stay with the only organization he has ever known. Shields signed a four-year, $39 million deal, the richest in Packer history for a cornerback.

Everson Griffen gets paid: Griffen isn't the household name of a Jared Allen, but he sure got paid handsomely. Griffen is staying in Minnesota for the foreseeable future after inking a five-year, $42.5 million deal with $20 million guaranteed. He will be expected to pick up the slack with Allen headed elsewhere.

Sortable list of free agents for 2014