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The 2024 NFL offseason has already brought dozens and dozens of moves, from splashy signings and surprise trades to lucrative contract extensions. But which of free agency’s transactions resonate as the best of the best so far?
The answer is more complicated than you might expect; sometimes the biggest deals also happen to be the most enticing, and other times the bargain bets register as more reasonable. Below, in identifying 10 of this year’s top moves, we’ve incorporated a bit of both, from low-cost gambles at quarterback to expensive bets at pass rusher:
Bobby Wagner is the bigger name joining new coach Dan Quinn’s defense in Washington, but Luvu has the makeup of a real building block. The former Carolina Panthers standout is going on 28 but appears to be just entering his prime, emerging as a fast, physical, downhill pocket disruptor. He’s got the potential to be a tone-setter for a franchise in transition.
The Rams are paying big bucks for Jackson, giving the former Detroit Lions veteran roughly top-five money for an interior blocker, but coupled with the re-signing of Kevin Dotson, the investment signals a much-needed prioritization of the trenches for Los Angeles. Jackson can play basically anywhere up front for an offense that rediscovered its groove in 2023.
There probably isn’t a more underrated plug-and-play pass rusher than Floyd, whose 39.5 sacks over the last four seasons rank ninth among all players — better than big-money names like Brian Burns, Montez Sweat and Josh Allen. At just a $10 million per-year clip, he could be a steal lined up next to Nick Bosa, Javon Hargrave and fellow newcomer Maliek Collins.
Will Chicago be ready to compete before Allen — soon to be 32 — slows down? Perhaps not. But he’s a tremendous value, even at his age, in exchange for a fourth-round pick. Nicks and bruises are to be expected, but the longtime Los Angeles Chargers weapon…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-03-19 15:20:36
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