Top 5 NFL contracts on every NFC team

Five best NFL contracts for every NFC team

"Salary cap struggles" are three words that have been flying around on the regular in the NFL all off-season.

The NFL's top free agents have already signed contracts with the teams they were hoping to land with, and NFC teams have made some significant signings to spice up the division this year. Here's a look at the top five contracts on each NFC team.

Top five NFL contracts: NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

Dak Prescott - 4 years, $160 million ($126 million guaranteed)

The Dallas Cowboys learned a lot when Dak Prescott was injured in 2020. They went through four starting quarterbacks last season and, naturally, experienced a drop-off with QB1 out. Dak Prescott is the bonafide nucleus of the Cowboys' offense, something that was proven beyond a shadow of a doubt last season.

Zach Martin - 6 years, $84 million ($40 million guaranteed)

Zach Martin is the most potent offensive lineman on the Cowboys' roster. Martin has delivered the goods since day one in Dallas. He's been selected to six Pro Bowls, made four First-Team NFL All-Pro Teams, the NFL All-Rookie Team, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-2010s Team.

Jaylon Smith - 6 years, $68.4 million ($35.4 guaranteed)

Smith was a big question coming out of Notre Dame after suffering a leg injury. Since being drafted, Smith has clawed his way to the top of the Cowboys' depth chart at linebacker. He has registered back-to-back seasons with an interception and three straight seasons with over 100 total tackles.

Tyron Smith - 8 years, $97.6 million ($22.1 million guaranteed)

Rarely, if ever, has an eight-year contract proven to be worth the money. Tyron Smith's contract bucks that trend. Smith is one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL and has been a massive upgrade on the Cowboys' offensive line. Outside of the 2020 season, Smith has played in more than 70% of the Cowboys' offensive snaps.

Amari Cooper - 5 years, $100 million ($60 million guaranteed)

Cooper has been phenomenal since joining the Cowboys' offense in 2018. Over the last three NFL seasons, Amari Cooper has registered 224 receptions for 3,028 yards and 19 touchdowns. Cooper is the perfect fit for the Dallas Cowboys offense and meshes well with CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup.

New York Giants

Kenny Golladay - 4 years, $72 million ($40 million guaranteed)

The New York Giants made a massive splash in free agency when they signed Kenny Golladay, landing the top wide receiver in the 2021 free agency group. Golladay is coming off a successful run with the Lions, where he registered 183 receptions for 3,068 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Kyle Rudolph - 2 years, $12 million ($4.5 million guaranteed)

Rudolph has the potential to become the top tight end for the New York Giants in 2021. The Giants have been searching for a second option at tight end to complement Evan Engram. Kyle Rudolph fills a hole in the Giants offense, and if Engram continues to struggle with his drops, Rudolph could slide up the chart quickly.

Leonard Williams - 3 years, $63 million ($45 million guaranteed)

Priority number one this NFL off-season for the Giants was to re-sign Leonard Williams, and they ticked that task off early. Williams is the best defensive lineman on the New York Giants roster. He has registered 57 total tackles and 12 sacks over the last two seasons.

Adoree Jackson - 3 years, $39 million ($24.5 million guaranteed)

Jackson will fill a need at the corner position for the New York Giants. Over the past three seasons, Adoree Jackson has registered 33 pass deflections and two interceptions. The Giants continued their successful NFL off-season by signing Adoree Jackson to a decent contract.

Jabrill Peppers - 4 years, $10.3 million ($8 million guaranteed)

Peppers has finally found a home with the New York Giants. He has already surpassed his stats from his first two NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns. The Giants signed Peppers for a steal. It could pay off in a big way.

Philadelphia Eagles

Darius Slay - 3 years, $50 million ($30 million guaranteed)

Slay was a success for the Eagles in his first year. The former Detroit Lions cornerback registered 59 total tackles and one interception. In addition, he added 25 pass breakups.

Ryan Kerrigan - 1 year, $2.5 million ($1.425 million guaranteed)

The Philadelphia Eagles made an excellent decision when they signed former Washington defensive pass rusher Ryan Kerrigan. Philadelphia is receiving a LOLB who has registered 95.5 sacks in his career. In addition to the sacks, Kerrigan also has three interceptions and three touchdowns in his NFL career.

Joe Flacco - 1 year, $3.5 million ($3.5 million guaranteed)

Philadelphia signing Joe Flacco is a nifty piece of business. Flacco brings a veteran presence to the locker room and the quarterback room. Jalen Hurts needs a steady hand to mentor him and not worry about losing his job. The math adds up, especially on a one-year deal.

Jason Kelce - 1 year, $9 million ($9 million guaranteed)

Kelce has played 100% of the offensive snaps for the Eagles since the 2018 NFL season. Philadelphia knew that Jason Kelce was the glue that kept their offensive line together. If they want the offensive line to run smoothly, Jason Kelce must start at center.

Kerryon Johnson - 1 year, $1.3 million ($1.3 million guaranteed)

Philadelphia made an excellent decision when they claimed Kerryon Johnson off waivers. Johnson will give the Eagles' backfield a significant boost playing next to Miles Sanders. The former Detroit Lions running back recorded 1,225 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 283 carries.

Washington Football Team

Curtis Samuel - 3 years, $34.5 million ($23 million guaranteed)

Samuel brings additional speed to an already fast wide receiving group in Washington. Curtis Samuel is coming off a 2020 NFL season in which he caught 77 passes for 851 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Fitzpatrick will have two young wideouts with considerable speed. WFT should be a fun team to watch this year.

Ryan Fitzpatrick - 1 year, $10 million ($6 million guaranteed)

Washington entered the 2021 NFL off-season with one goal: find a starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Fitzpatrick was the best quarterback available for Washington. His veteran leadership will be a massive help in Washington's locker room.

Bobby McCain - 1 year, $1.475 million ($225,000 guaranteed)

The Miami Dolphins released Bobby McCain and he found a new home fairly quick with the Washington Football Team. McCain has posted an interception in every season outside of his rookie year.

William Jackson - 3 years, $40.5 million ($26 million guaranteed)

Washington made an excellent NFL free-agent signing in former Cincinnati Bengals corner William Jackson. The Washington Football Team added Jackson to pair him with Kendall Fuller and Bobby McCain. Jackson registered 45 total tackles and one interception with the Bengals in 2020.

Adam Humphries - 1 year, $1.190 million ($150,000 guaranteed)

Washington added another wide receiver this NFL off-season for their veteran quarterback. Adam Humphries has spent the last two NFL seasons with the Tennessee Titans where he caught 60 passes for 602 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

Top 5 NFL contracts: NFC North

Chicago Bears

Allen Robinson II - 1 year, $17.9 million (Franchise Tag, $17.9 million guaranteed)

Chicago made an excellent decision when they franchise tagged veteran NFL wideout Allen Robinson II. The Bears wideout is coming off back-to-back seasons with over 1,000 yards receiving. Allen Robinson II was set to be the top wideout in the 2021 free agency group.

Desmond Trufant - 1 year, $1.075 million

Trufant has spent the last eight seasons of his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions. The Bears needed to replace Kyle Fuller, who was released to free up salary cap space. Desmond Trufant is a veteran who has registered 14 interceptions over the last eight seasons.

Damiere Byrd - 1 year, $1.1 million ($387,500 guaranteed)

Chicago could have done a lot worse than sign former New England Patriots wideout Damiere Byrd. He's coming off his best NFL season with the Patriots. Byrd caught 47 passes for 604 yards and a touchdown.

Justin Fields - 4 years, $18.8 million ($18.8 million guaranteed)

The Chicago Bears traded up during the 2021 NFL Draft to select former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields. Chicago needed to find a franchise quarterback to lead their franchise into the future, and Fields is coming off a successful couple of years as the Buckeyes' starter, where he led them to the College Football Playoffs in consecutive seasons.

Mario Edwards - 3 years, $11.6 million ($5.5 million guaranteed)

Edwards earned his contract during the 2020 NFL season, putting together a 2020 season with four sacks and 17 total tackles. Chicago is hoping that Edwards continues to improve.

Detroit Lions

Alex Anzalone - 1 year, $1.7 million ($1.5 million guaranteed)

Anzalone has spent his last four NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Detroit signed Alex Anzalone at a reasonable price based off his production. Anzalone registered 123 total tackles, four sacks and one interception with the Saints.

Breshad Perriman - 1 year, $2.5 million ($2 million guaranteed)

Detroit lost both their top wide receivers during the 2021 NFL off-season. Breshad Perriman, meanwhile, is coming off a 2020 NFL season with the New York Jets. He will now be the number two wide receiver for the Lions in 2021.

Tyrell Williams - 1 year, $4 million ($4 million guaranteed)

Detroit could hit the lottery with Tyrell Williams as long as he stays healthy. When healthy, Williams is an excellent option for Jared Goff. In the three seasons that he played an entire year, Tyrell Williams recorded 2,440 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns.

Penei Sewell - 4 years, $24.099 million ($24.099 million guaranteed)

Detroit opted to select one of the top wide receivers in the draft for the top offensive tackle. Penei Sewell is a generational talent at offensive tackle. The Lions knew that if Jared Goff was going to be successful, he would need time to throw the ball. Sewell solves that issue from the word go.

Frank Ragnow - 4 years, $54 million ($42 million guaranteed)

Detroit is heading into the 2021 season with one of the best offensive lines in the NFL. Re-signing Frank Ragnow was the beginning, and adding Penei Sewell made it even better. The Lions are making sure that Jared Goff has plenty of time to throw the ball.

Green Bay Packers

Aaron Jones - 4 years, $48 million ($13 million guaranteed)

The Green Bay Packers couldn't let Aaron Jones hit free agency in 2021. Jones is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. The Packers needed to bring back their third-best option on offense behind Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams.

Blake Bortles - 1 year, $1.075 million

The Packers made the Blake Bortles signing primarily because of the Aaron Rodgers situation. Bortles isn't a bad quarterback and has the goods to start over the Packers' young quarterback, Jordan Love. Let's not forget, Blake Bortles helped the Jaguars make it to the AFC Championship.

Marcedes Lewis - 2 years, $5.9 million ($3.2 million guaranteed)

The Green Bay Packers decided to bring back their veteran tight end, Marcedes Lewis, this NFL off-season. Lewis may not have eye-popping numbers, but he has decent production; he caught three touchdown passes during the 2020 season.

Robert Tonyan Jr. - 1 year, $3.3 million ($2.3 million guaranteed)

Tonyan is coming off his best season with the Green Bay Packers. The Packers decided to re-sign Tonyan owing to his 586 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns last year. If he replicates those numbers, he could be looking at a big payday in 2022.

Jaire Alexander - 4 years, $12 million ($12 million guaranteed)

The Green Bay Packers decided to pick up the fifth-year option on Jaire Alexander's four-year deal. Alexander has been their top cornerback. The Packers need him to have a shot at success defending the pass in 2021.

Minnesota Vikings

Sheldon Richardson - 1 year, $3.6 million ($3 million guaranteed)

Sheldon Richardson was the best defensive lineman available, plain and simple. Minnesota needed help on their front seven and Richardson fills that void. The Vikings have made a massive upgrade by signing Sheldon Richardson.

Xavier Woods - 1 year, $1.75 million ($1.5 million guaranteed)

Xavier Woods comes to Minnesota after spending four years with the Dallas Cowboys. Over the past four NFL seasons, Xavier Woods has been a solid contributor in the Cowboys defense. Woods has registered five interceptions and 247 total tackles from his safety position.

Patrick Peterson - 1 year, $8 million ($8 million guaranteed)

Peterson has been selected to 8 NFL Pro Bowls, has three first-team NFL All-Pro selections, and was selected to the 2011 NFL All-Rookie Team. Peterson has recorded 28 interceptions and 499 total tackles throughout his career. The Vikings are receiving a top-ten corner in the NFL.

Adam Thielen - 4 years, $64.2 million ($33 million guaranteed)

Minnesota signed Adam Thielen to a four-year extension in 2019. Thielen has been one of the more consistent wide receivers for the Vikings. Over the last seven seasons with the Vikings, Adam Thielen has caught 397 passes for 5,240 yards and 39 touchdowns.

Dalvin Cook - 5 years, $63 million ($28.1 million guaranteed)

Minnesota locked in running back Dalvin Cook for the next five years in 2020. Cook has been a massive success over the last two years. He's coming off back-to-back seasons with over 1,000 yards rushing and double-digit touchdowns.

Top 5 NFL contracts: NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

Mike Davis - 2 years, $5.5 million ($3 million guaranteed)

After a successful 2020 season filling in for the injured Christian McCaffrey, Mike Davis has found a starting role with the Falcons. Atlanta needed an every-down running back and Mike Davis fits that description to a T. He ran for 642 yards and six touchdowns on 165 attempts last year.

Deion Jones - 4 years, $57 million ($34 million guaranteed)

Atlanta signed their star linebacker to a four-year extension in 2019. Jones has scored a defensive touchdown in each of the last three seasons. In 2020, he had a career-high in sacks with 4.5.

Grady Jarrett - 4 years, $68 million ($42.5 million guaranteed)

The Atlanta Falcons signed Grady Jarrett to a four-year extension during the 2019 off-season. Jarrett has registered 17.5 sacks for the Falcons defense over the past three seasons. He's the anchor in the Falcons' defensive line.

Dante Fowler Jr. - 3 years, $45 million ($29 million guaranteed)

Fowler joined the Falcons during the 2020 NFL off-season. Over the last three seasons, Dante Fowler Jr. has registered 30.5 sacks. He's coming off a 2020 season where he had three sacks and 23 total tackles.

Calvin Ridley - 4 years, $10.9 million ($8.4 million guaranteed)

The Falcons made an excellent decision when they picked up Ridley's fifth-year option. Calvin Ridley is coming off his best season in the NFL. The former Alabama wideout caught 90 passes for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns.

Carolina Panthers

Sam Darnold - 5th-year option, $4.7 million

The Carolina Panthers traded for former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold this off-season. Darnold is looking to redeem his NFL career with the Panthers. The former Jets quarterback has thrown for 8,097 yards and 45 touchdowns during his NFL career.

A.J. Bouye - 2 years, $7 million ($3.5 million guaranteed)

Bouye gives the Carolina Panthers a boost at cornerback. The Panthers needed help at the corner and A.J. Bouye has posted 14 interceptions over the last eight seasons.

Haason Reddick - 1 year, $6 million ($6 million guaranteed)

Reddick is coming off a career-high season with the Arizona Cardinals. During the 2020 NFL season, Reddick registered a career-high in sacks with 12.5. He added 63 total tackles and 15 tackles for loss.

Jaycee Horn - 4 years, $21.1 million ($21.1 million guaranteed)

After trading for Sam Darnold, the Carolina Panthers filled a gaping hole and turned their attention to their second priority, cornerback Jaycee Horn out of South Carolina. The Panthers are expecting an excellent season from their rookie corner in 2021.

Terrace Marshall - 4 years, $5.7 million ($2.4 million guaranteed)

The Carolina Panthers may have gotten a steal in the 2021 NFL Draft in Terrace Marshall. Carolina is getting a wideout who's coming off back-to-back seasons with double-digit touchdowns at LSU. Marshall finished his college career with 1,594 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns on 106 receptions.

New Orleans Saints

Jameis Winston - 1 year, $5.5 million ($5.5 guaranteed)

New Orleans will have a new starting quarterback for the 2021-2022 NFL season. Jameis Winston re-signed with the Saints this off-season to step into the starting role after Drew Brees retired. Big shoes to fill.

Alvin Kamara - 5 years, $75 million ($33.8 million guaranteed)

Kamara and the Saints agreed to a five-year extension during the 2020 NFL season. The Saints relied heavily on Alvin Kamara after the injury to Michael Thomas. Kamara led the Saints in rushing and receiving last season.

Trevor Siemian - 1 year, $990,000

The New Orleans Saints signed Siemian to a one-year deal as the third option at quarterback. Siemian has slotting into the backup role in the NFL and has been successful in that position. He has thrown for 5,686 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions in his career.

Demario Davis - 3 years, $27 million ($18.3 million guaranteed)

The New Orleans Saints signed Demario Davis to a three-year extension in 2020. Davis will have the opportunity to become a free agent in 2024. He's had most of his success with the New Orleans Saints, registering 13 of his 26.5 sacks with the franchise.

Malcolm Jenkins - 4 years, $32 million ($16.2 million guaranteed)

Jenkins is entering his second season with the Saints after starting his NFL career in New Orleans. Malcolm Jenkins joined the Philadelphia Eagles before returning to the Saints. He has recorded nine interceptions and seven sacks from his safety position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady - 1 year, $25 million (fully guaranteed)

Brady and the Buccaneers agreed to a one-year extension this off-season. Tampa Bay is looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions, and Tom Brady's looking to make history again.

Chris Godwin - 1 year, $15.9 million (franchise tag)

Tampa Bay had one goal this NFL off-season, which was to bring the band back together. Godwin was a significant piece of the Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning roster.

Shaquil Barrett - 4 years, $68 million ($34.2 million guaranteed)

Barrett was the main piece of the Buccaneers' defensive success in 2020. Shaquil and fellow linebacker Lavonte David were the two major signings this off-season. Bringing back Barrett solidifies the Buccaneers defense as a significant threat in 2021.

Lavonte David - 2 years, $25 million ($20 million guaranteed)

Like Barrett, Lavonte David played a significant role on the Buccaneers' Super Bowl championship defense. Coming into this NFL off-season, Tampa Bay knew that they were heading into a difficult situation. Re-signing David and Barrett gives the Bucs a great shot at a two-peat.

Leonard Fournette - 1 year, $3.2 million (fully guaranteed)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaned heavily on Leonard Fournette's 2020-2021 NFL playoff success. "Playoff Lenny" proved his worth with the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay also has Ronald Jones in its ranks, but Leonard Fournette was more valuable come playoff time.

Top 5 NFL contracts: NFC West

Atlanta Falcons

Mike Davis - 2 years, $5.5 million ($3 million guaranteed)

After a successful 2020 NFL season filling in for the injured Christian McCaffrey, Mike Davis has found a starting role with the Falcons. The Falcons needed every-down running back and received it with Mike Davis. He ran for 642 yards and six touchdowns on 165 attempts.

Deion Jones - 4 years, $57 million ($34 million guaranteed)

Atlanta signed their star linebacker to a four-year extension in 2019. Jones has scored a defensive touchdown in each of the last three seasons. In 2020 he had a career-high in sacks with 4.5.

Grady Jarrett - 4 years, $68 million ($42.5 million guaranteed)

The Atlanta Falcons signed Grady Jarrett to a four-year extension during the 2019 NFL off-season. Jarrett has registered 17.5 sacks for the Falcons defense over the past three seasons. He's the anchor that holds down the Falcons defensive line.

Dante Fowler Jr. - 3 years, $45 million ($29 million guaranteed)

Fowler joined the Falcons during the 2020 NFL off-season. Over the past three seasons, Dante Fowler Jr. has registered 30.5 sacks. He's coming off a 2020 NFL season where he had three sacks and 23 total tackles.

Calvin Ridley - 4 years, $10.9 million ($8.4 million guaranteed)

The Falcons made an excellent decision when they picked up Ridley's fifth-year option. Calvin Ridley is coming off his best season in the NFL in 2020. The former Alabama wideout caught 90 passes for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns.

Carolina Panthers

Sam Darnold - 5th-year option, $4.7 million

Carolina Panthers traded for former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold this off-season. Darnold is looking to redeem his NFL career with the Panthers. The former Jets quarterback has thrown for 8,097 yards and 45 touchdowns during his NFL career.

A.J. Bouye - 2 years, $7 million ($3.5 million guaranteed)

Bouye gives the Carolina Panthers a boost at the cornerback position. The Panthers needed help at the corner. A.J. Bouye has posted 14 interceptions over the last eight seasons.

Haason Reddick - 1 year, $6 million ($6 million guaranteed)

Reddick is coming off a career-high season with the Arizona Cardinals. During the 2020 season, Reddick registered a career-high in sacks with 12.5. He added 63 total tackles and 15 tackles for loss.

Jaycee Horn - 4 years, $21.1 million ($21.1 million guaranteed)

After trading for Sam Darnold, the Carolina Panthers didn't need to draft a quarterback. Carolina turned to their second option, which was cornerback Jaycee Horn out of South Carolina. The Panthers are expecting an excellent season from their rookie corner in 2021.

Terrace Marshall - 4 years, $5.7 million ($2.4 million guaranteed)

The Carolina Panthers may have gotten a steal in the 2021 NFL draft in Terrace Marshall. Carolina is getting a wideout that is coming off back-to-back seasons with double-digit touchdowns at LSU. Marshall finished his college career with 1,594 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns on 106 receptions.

New Orleans Saints

Jameis Winston - 1 year, $5.5 million ($5.5 guaranteed)

Alvin Kamara - 5 years, $75 million ($33.8 million guaranteed)

Kamara and the Saints agreed to a five-year extension during the 2020 NFL season. The Saints relied heavily on Alvin Kamara with the injury to Michael Thomas. Kamara led the Saints in rushing and receiving last season.

Trevor Siemian - 1 year, $990,000

The New Orleans Saints signed Siemian to a one-year deal as the third option at quarterback. Siemian has adopted the backup role in the NFL and has been successful with his position. He has thrown for 5,686 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions.

Demario Davis - 3 years, $27 million ($18.3 million guaranteed)

Malcolm Jenkins - 4 years, $32 million ($16.2 million guaranteed)

Jenkins is entering his second season with the Saints after starting his career in New Orleans. Malcolm Jenkins joined the Philadelphia Eagles before he came back to the Saints. He has recorded nine interceptions and seven sacks from his safety position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady - 1 year, $25 million (fully guaranteed)

Brady and the Buccaneers agreed to a one-year extension this off-season. Tampa Bay is looking to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Tom Brady has won an NFL record seven Super Bowls.

Chris Godwin - 1 year, $15.9 million (franchise tag)

Tampa Bay had one goal this NFL off-season, to bring the band back together for the 2021 season. Godwin was a significant piece to the Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning roster. For Tampa Bay to repeat, Chris Godwin would need to return in 2021.

Shaquil Barrett - 4 years, $68 million ($34.2 million guaranteed)

Barrett was the main piece to the Buccaneers' defensive success in 2020. Shaquil and fellow linebacker Lavonte David were the two major signings this off-season. Bringing back Barrett solidifies the Buccaneers defense as a significant threat in 2021.

Lavonte David - 2 years, $25 million ($20 million guaranteed)

Like Barrett, Lavonte David played a significant role on the Buccaneers Super Bowl championship defense. Tampa Bay knew coming into this NFL off-season that they were heading into a difficult situation. Re-signing David and Barrett gives the Bucs a great shot at repeating.

Leonard Fournette - 1 year, $3.2 million (fully guaranteed)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaned heavily on Leonard Fournette's 2020-2021 NFL playoff success. "Playoff Lenny" proved his worth with the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has Ronald Jones, but Leonard Fournette was more valuable come playoff time.

Top 5 NFL contracts: NFC West

Arizona Cardinals

J.J. Watt - 2 years, $28 million ($23 million guaranteed)

J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans mutually separated ways this off-season. Watt was the most significant defensive free agent at the time. Quite a coup for Arizona.

A.J. Green - 1 year, $6 million (fully guaranteed)

The Cincinnati Bengals and A.J. Green parted ways in 2021. Green has one goal in mind heading into the 2021-2022 NFL season, and that's to prove he has a lot left in his tank. A.J. Green should slot in well next to DeAndre Hopkins, giving Kyler Murray another weapon on offense.

James Conner - 1 year, $1.7 million (fully guaranteed)

After the Arizona Cardinals lost their starting running back, Kenyan Drake, to the Raiders, a replacement was the need of the hour. James Conner is a talented running back who comes from a great offensive system in Pittsburgh.

Budda Baker - 4 years, $59 million ($33.1 million guaranteed)

Budda Baker and the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a four-year extension in 2020, which runs until 2025. Baker has had a successful run with the Cardinals since being drafted. He has registered 441 total tackles, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions from his safety position.

Malcolm Butler - 1 year, $3.2 million (fully guaranteed)

The Arizona Cardinals lost their veteran cornerback, Patrick Peterson, to free agency. Heading into the 2021 NFL season, Arizona needed to fill the Peterson-shaped hole. Malcolm Butler is a former Super Bowl champion and an excellent addition to the Cardinals.

Los Angeles Rams

DeSean Jackson - 1 year, $4.5 million ($2.7 million guaranteed)

After acquiring Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. The Los Angeles Rams knew they needed a deep threat wide receiver. DeSean Jackson is a crafty veteran with blazing speed and will mesh well with the Rams offense in 2021.

Aaron Donald - 6 years, $135 million ($86.8 million guaranteed)

Donald has been the most dominant defensive lineman in the NFL. He has earned every penny of the massive contract he signed with the Rams. Since being drafted in 2014, Aaron Donald has won four NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Jalen Ramsey - 5 years, $100 million ($71.2 million guaranteed)

The Los Angeles Rams made a massive trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire Jalen Ramsey in 2019. Ramsey is one of the best corners in the NFL today. He's been selected to four NFL Pro Bowls and has made two NFL All-Pro Teams in his career.

Tyler Higbee - 4 years, $29 million ($15.5 million guaranteed)

Higbee has been the most consistent tight end on the Rams' offense since being drafted. Tyler Higbee has registered three straight seasons with a catch percentage over 70%. Since being drafted, he has caught 173 passes for 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Darious Williams - 1 year, $4.7 million

The Los Angeles Rams brought back one of their top pass defenders in 2020. Darious Williams had a remarkable season with four interceptions and has been a massive boost to the Rams' secondary. Williams has registered six interceptions in the last two NFL seasons for the Rams defense.

San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams - 6 years, $138 million ($55.1 million guaranteed)

San Francisco made a significant signing in the 2021 NFL off-season when it agreed to a six-year contract with offensive tackle Trent Williams . Williams is one of the best OTs in the NFL and will be in charge of protecting Trey Lance in 2021.

George Kittle - 5 years, $75 million ($40 million guaranteed)

Kittle and the 49ers agreed to a five-year extension in 2020. The deal has George Kittle under contract until the 2026 NFL off-season. Before the 2020 season, Kittle registered back-to-back seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards.

Arik Armstead - 5 years, $85 million ($40 million guaranteed)

Armstead and the 49ers agreed to a five-year extension in 2020. Arik Armstead is a significant piece of San Francisco's success on defense. He has registered 125 solo tackles and 22.5 sacks in the 78 games he's played with the 49ers.

Alex Mack - 3 years, $14.8 million ($5.6 million guaranteed)

San Francisco added more size and talent to their offensive line in 2021 with Mack. Alex Mack brings some much-needed veteran leadership and talent to the offensive line. Throughout his NFL career, Mack has played at least 80% of offensive snaps for both the Browns and Falcons.

Wayne Gallman - 1 year, $990,000

The San Francisco 49ers added depth to their backfield in 2021 with this one. Wayne Gallman was coming off a successful NFL season with the New York Giants in 2020. Gallman received the bulk of the carries for the Giants and took advantage with 682 yards and six touchdowns on 147 carries.

Seattle Seahawks

Tyler Lockett - 4 years, $69 million ($37 million guaranteed)

Tyler Lockett has come into his own of late for the Seahawks offense. He's coming off back-to-back seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. Lockett has developed into more than a kick-and-punt returner throughout his time with Seattle.

Chris Carson - 2 years, $10.4 million ($5.5 million guaranteed)

Chris Carson hit the free-agent market but ultimately returned to the Seattle Seahawks in 2021. Carson has helped the Seattle Seahawks' run game since 2018. He's rushed for 3,270 yards and 21 touchdowns on 715 carries.

Gerald Everett - 1 year, $6 million (fully guaranteed)

Gerald Everett came to Seattle from the Los Angeles Rams through free agency. Seattle hasn't had the best of luck with tight ends, but Everett is an excellent signing for the Seahawks. He has caught 127 receptions for 1,389 yards and eight touchdowns in four seasons in the NFL.

Russell Wilson - 4 years, $140 million ($107 million guaranteed)

The Seattle Seahawks can credit Russell Wilson for the majority of their success in recent years. Wilson has been the heart and soul of the Seahawks offense. He's thrown for 33,946 yards and 267 touchdowns throughout his career in Seattle.

Bobby Wagner - 3 years, $54 million ($40.2 million guaranteed)

Wagner and the Seahawks agreed to a three-year extension in 2019. Bobby Wagner is a crucial component of the Seattle Seahawks' success on defense. He's been selected to seven NFL Pro Bowls and six NFL All-Pro Teams with the Seahawks.