212 in NFL would have lesser free agency if no cap

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WASHINGTON (AP)—Miles Austin(notes) of Dallas, Brandon Marshall(notes) of Denver and six other Pro Bowl picks are among more than 200 NFL players who would lose their status as unrestricted free agents this offseason if the league and its union can’t agree on a new labor contract.

According to a list obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday, there are 212 players who would be considered restricted free agents—instead of unrestricted—if there is no salary cap in 2010.

In an uncapped year, players would need six years in the NFL, up from the current rule of four years, to be unrestricted free agents able to sign with any team.

Starting quarterbacks Kyle Orton(notes) of Denver and Jason Campbell(notes) of Washington are in the group of potentially affected players

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Jason Campbell is one that I wouldn't care about. He suxx