Biggest winners, losers from NFC East in opening days of NFL free agency

Ralph Vacchiano

NFC East Reporter

The first few days of NFL free agency were absolutely wild in the NFC East. One of the biggest names on the market changed teams, but stayed inside the division. The New York Giants appeared to be the biggest losers when the market opened with a pair of high-profile losses, only to salvage their offseason with an enormous trade later in the day. 

Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders, of all teams, have done something really unusual for them — smart spending. While the “all in” Dallas Cowboys have, apparently, decided to sit free agency out.

The moves — and non-moves — have the potential to reshape the division over the next few years, and maybe even return it to its NFC Beast days (maybe). So with the early moves becoming official at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the division so far:

WINNERS

Saquon Barkley: His primary goal in free agency was a “fair” deal that showed he was more valuable than what the conventional wisdom said about running backs. He did that by inking a three-year, $37.75 million deal with $26 million guaranteed with the Philadelphia Eagles. But he won much more than that because of the team he chose. After six years of getting pounded by one of the NFL’s consistently worst offensive lines in New York, he’ll be running behind one of the best in Philadelphia on a team loaded with weapons and that has a real shot at going back to the Super Bowl. If Barkley stays healthy, he’s going to have a huge year. If he doesn’t, he still has a huge contract.

Philadelphia Eagles:  They spent big on a position they don’t often spend on, but they got more than just a running back in Barkley. They have an offensive weapon that can open up a lot of other things for Jalen Hurts and his stellar receivers. They also added a dynamic pass-rushing specialist in Bryce Huff, who will help free up Haason Reddick — assuming they don’t…

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Publish date : 2024-03-13 18:00:57

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