As an NFL quarterback, as the original No. 1 overall pick with 10 seasons under the cannon for the arm and 10 seasons under the belt of 10 seasons, free agency can be a funky experience.
How much do you think you’ll be paid for beating the division-winning Baltimore Ravens and the playoff qualifier Pittsburgh Steelers (snowglove Thursday night game) in the four-week stretch?
So Jameis Winston’s mind is coming to an end on Tuesday as the team officially can use the franchise tag, bringing the seemingly half-day offseason of the NFL.
Of course, Winston is not the top free agent or veteran quarterback in the market. But while others may play seriously for Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Sam Darnold and Russell Wilson, Winston shopped where he throws his 155th career TD pass. Will he become a surprising money manager while he is?
After signing $1.2 million to back up the Cleveland Browns and Desshaun Watson in 2024, career revenues exceeded $76 million, with Winston developing younger options, including the Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders. It’s a placeholder for the team.
Backups are cost-effective in terms of potential and overall importance. Former No. 2 overall draft pick, Carson Wentz was second in the Chiefs in 2024, guaranteeing a take of just $2.2 million.
Winston was able to approach the $8 million range that made Jacoby Brissett a temporary frontman before the New England Patriot handed the keys to Drake May in 2024. $6 million to teach and help peer coach Jaden Daniels for Washington’s commander.
Could other NFL free agents get more money than expected in March?
Viking CB Byron Murphy
Estimated: $16 million per season
November 27th, 2023. Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. The Minnesota Viking helmet will sit idle on the field before a game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears. Required Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Immagn Image Murphy scored six passes leading the team in 2024, and the Vikings focused on pay, including legendary sidekick Harrison Smith, a free agent for 13 seasons in Minnesota. if Charvarius Ward leaves San Francisco 49ers As expected, he runs alongside Murphy as the best cover man on the market. However, teams at the top of the draft may already have their eyes on Travis Hunter in Colorado or Wil Johnson in Michigan.
Murphy is just 27 years old and has managed to lead more than $15 million a year after joining the Vikings in 2023 after winning $8.75 million a year on a two-year contract.
49ers lb dre greenlaw
Value: $10 million per season
February 8, 2024. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) at a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lay Class Vegas Resort and Spa. Credit: Kyle Terada-Usa Today Sports He was 27 years old and did not erase any doubts about his ability to return to Junkyard’s dog-style play that, along with Fred Warner, made him a perennial Pro Bowl candidate. positive? His age and his famous work ethic.
He also masters 3-4 defense and can be used in multiple ways depending on the scheme. negative? Beyond the year mark after destroying Achilles on the left, Greenlow continued his 30 snaps in his first game in December, then tried to play knee discomfort with Achilles a week later, but It was closed after four plays. Greenlow holds high value due to his rep and former 49ers staff throughout the league, namely DeMeco Ryan’s surge with the Houston Texans and former assistant GM Adam Peters.
Cardinals Lg Will Hernandez
Value: $11 million per season
September 29, 2024. Glendale, Arizona, USA. The Arizona Cardinals Guard will take on Hernandez, 76, against Washington Commander at the state Farm Stadium. Required Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Immagn Image Most teams leaning against Smith, choosing a choice between another unlimited free agent, Hernandez and Chiefs RG Trae Smith.
If the Chief tag Smith, if left guard and part-time left tackle Joe Sunny are also making new deals, Hernandez represents a stellar fallback option. He closed his two-year, $9 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, but in 2024 he only played five games due to the ACL being broken. The injury occurred in October, so he is likely ready for training camp, but will celebrate his 30th birthday on September 2nd. Three-year contract.
