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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Pass-rushers have moved quickly at the start of NFL free agency.

The New Orleans Saints have surprisingly signed highly-regarded free agent Jairus Byrd after the safety left the Buffalo Bills.

With wads of money to spend, the Browns didn't waste any time shoving millions into two defensive holes they created this winter.

The NFL's free agency period isn't yet 24 hours old, but why not make a few knee-jerk assessments? Our winners and losers on the heels of Tuesday's frenzied market activity: WINNERS Left tackles: Branden Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd celebrates a tackle with linebacker Kiko Alonso against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Heinz ... (more)

Bills fans should be used to it by now. Draft a talented young player, bring them along, then lose them when it's time to sign.

In this Aug. 16, 2013, file photo, Buffalo Bills' quarterback Kevin Kolb throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Orchard Park, N.Y. Without going into detail, general manager Doug Whaley announced Tuesday, March 11, 2014, the team released Kolb after he failed a physical.

As expected, the Bills opted against splurging on someone else's expensive free agents on the first day of NFL free agency, and concentrated on re-signing some of their own.

Buffalo Bills fans have not had a lot to cheer about lately. The team has not made the playoffs since the 1999 season, but that does not mean the team has passed on big name free agents.

Aug 16, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

Although NFL teams have been negotiating with pending unrestricted free agents since this past Saturday, the official start to the 2014 league year and free agency is at 4 PM ET today.

The 2014 NFL free-agent class is one of the deepest in a long time, and the potential for blockbuster moves on Tuesday has fans across the league excited.

Dec 1, 2013; Toronto, ON, Canada; Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson breaks a tackle by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Osi Umenyiora during the first half at the Rogers Center.

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Three-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd already is attracting plenty of interest before the NFL's free-agency period opens.

It's only hours away; the NFL free agency market is about to open. For the Buffalo Bills the need to land a big name player may not be greater than this year.

When Tuesday, March 11 rolls around and the clock strikes 4 pm, the free agency period in the National Football League will have officially begun.

San Diego Chargers left guard Chad Rinehart defends against Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston during the first half at Qualcomm Stadium.

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The Buffalo Bills are changing back to a four-man defensive line, but may not have anyone to plug in at starting defensive end opposite Mario Williams.

The Buffalo Bills say money is tight, but I don't think it has to be. In today's NFL teams have all kinds of way to earn more money.