We’ll be posting our analysis of every free agent signing from now until the season begins, grouping them by the day they reached a deal with their new (or old) team. Be sure to stay up to date on all the latest news and rumors by following us on Twitter @NFLNewsRumors

DE – Charles Johnson (6 years, $76 million, $30 million guaranteed)

I have mixed emotions on this deal, as the Panthers are giving Johnson a crazy amount of money after just one season of premier level production. That said, he’s young (25), extremely talented, and is a solid fit for the style of defense Carolina employs, so it makes sense that if the Panthers were going to spend that kind of money on someone, Johnson would be that guy. Grade: B

QB – Tarvaris Jackson (2 years, $8 million)

I don’t get this move by the Seahawks. They let Matt Hasselbeck walk with little effort on their part to keep him in favor of signing a quarterback that was horribly inconsistent as the Vikings starter. It just doesn’t make sense. I supposed if Jackson is going to simply be the backup in Seattle behind Charlie Whitehurst, the deal makes a bit more sense, but this smacks of offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell simply trying to look out for one of his guys. Grade: D-

OG – Marshal Yanda (5 years, $32 million)

The Ravens consistently make smart decisions in signing/releasing their own guys and this deal is no exception. Yanda is standout blocker up front and without him, Baltimore would almost assuredly struggle in both the run game and in protecting Joe Flacco. Add in the fact that he’s just 26 years old and this deal goes from really good to awesome. Grade: A

WR – Santana Moss (3 years, $15 million, $6 million guaranteed)

For once the Redskins actually made a sound decision in free agency from both a financial and football operations standpoint. Bringing back Moss was an absolute no brainer, given his standing in the locker room, experience on the field, and ability to stretch the field. If he walked, there’s no telling how bad Washington’s passing game would have been. With him sticking around, they should be pretty solid. Grade: A

QB – Alex Smith (1 year, $5 million)

For 49ers fans, Smith must seem to be the quarterback that just won’t die. Seriously, I have no idea why San Francisco has such an infatuation with him and continues to think he can be a productive quarterback in the NFL when he’s done absolutely nothing to prove that’s the case. The best case scenario would be if Smith limits his turnovers and hands the ball off to Frank Gore as often as possible, but it’s doubtful that’s going to happen. Another dismal year is more likely. The only saving grace is that this deal is mercifully short. Grade: C-

OT – Jeromey Clary (4 years, $20 million)

It’s unbelievable to think Clary was capable of fleecing the Chargers to the tune of $20 million after displaying an uncanny ability to represent a swinging gate in pass protection for most of last season, but somehow that’s exactly what happened. Granted, A.J. Smith is completely overrated as a general manager, but still you’d think he’d be able to push aside his stupidity for long enough to realize he could spend that $20 million so much more effectively on someone else. Grade: F-

LB – Takeo Spikes (3 years, $9 million)

As much as I hate the move to re-sign Clary, I really like this deal to get better at the linebacker position with a quality veteran in Spikes. Some spots are more important than others to have veteran leadership in place and linebacker is one of those positions. Spikes will provide that and then some, provided he stays healthy that is. Grade: A-

CB – Ike Taylor (No contract details released)

Not much to say here since the actual numbers haven’t been released as of yet, but the Steelers were wise to keep Taylor in the fold, regardless of the cost. Taylor is by far and away one of the most important parts of Pittsburgh’s defense and losing him would have been a major blow. Grade: A

LB – Paul Posluszny (6 years, $42 million)

Don’t get me wrong, I think Posluszny will fit in nicely in Jacksonville. I just don’t think he’s worth the kind of money the Jaguars gave him. He might be productive over the first part of the deal, but Posluszny will undoubtedly break down and head to the injury report sooner or later, making his contract an albatross down the road. Grade: C

SS – Quintin Mikell (4 years, $28 million)

Mikell has been one of the Eagles most productive defenders over the past few years and as such, this deal isn’t all that bad. That said, Mikell’s age is going to play a factor sooner rather than later, and the Rams will be forced to once again search for an upgrade at his position. Knowing that the Eagles let him walk without much fanfare makes this a risky proposition. Grade: C

NT – Barry Cofield (6 years, $36 million, $12.5 million guaranteed)

Ahh… there’s the Redskins we all know and love. $36 million is a lot of money for guy that’s played in the 4-3 his whole career, but Cofield’s measurables and talent would seem to indicate he’d be capable of making the transition without too much difficulty, so I’m giving this deal a pretty fair grade. The fact that they stole him from a division rival makes it that much better. Grade: B-

OT – Doug Free (4 years, $32 million, $17 million guaranteed)

This is a move that had to be made if the Cowboys have any desire to keep Tony Romo upright and healthy this year. The money it took actually came in under what I thought it would have taken, given what solid left tackles are capable of getting on the open market. That makes this deal an outstanding one in my book. Grade: A