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NFL free agent signings who changed everything for their new team
Here are five players in NFL history who signed with a new team in free agency and helped the franchise find great success.
#3 - Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady's run with the New England Patriots would have been enough to be considered the greatest career of all time after winning six Super Bowl rings and setting countless records.
It didn't stop there, though, as he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent prior to the 2020 season.
In his first season with the Buccaneers, Tom Brady helped them win their first Super Bowl in nearly 20 years. He followed that up with another playoff appearance the following year while leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns.
The legend will continue for at least one more season.
#2 - Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
After winning four NFL MVP awards and a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning joined the Denver Broncos prior to the 2012 season. He continued his dominance with an impressive four-year stretch.
During his time with the Broncos, Peyton Manning won another MVP award, two AFC Championships and another Super Bowl ring. He helped the Broncos win their first ring since John Elway retired.
He recorded a 50-15 overall record with the Broncos, including in the playoffs.
#1 - Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees will always be remembered as one of the best free agent signings in NFL history. After a decent run with the San Diego Chargers, they moved on from him following the 2005 season. That's when he joined the New Orleans Saints and became an NFL legend.
If Tom Brady didn't exist, Drew Brees would hold most of the career passing records. He accumulated an impressive 142-86 regular season record across 15 seasons with the Saints while helping them reach the playoffs nine times and win a Super Bowl ring.
