Adding Kevin Zeitler was a massive Shift for Tennessee: Even though turning 35 in Timely March, Zeitler hasn’t skipped a beat and Nevertheless profiles as one of the most Reliable guards in the game.
The Saints hit a home Streak with Justin Reid: The Previous Chief produced a Occupation-best 78.2 PFF overall grade in 2024 while ranking 10th among safeties in PFF coverage grade and 11th in PFF Streak-Protection grade.
With the Primary wave of Obtainable agency in the books, it’s time to take stock of the transactions for all 32 Squads and see where Every stands.
Leap TO A Club:
Arizona Cardinals
Favorite: EDGE Josh Sweat
2024 PFF Grade : 70.02024 PFF WAR : 0.13Contract: 4 years, $76.4 million ($41 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $54 million ($32.5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Above Average
Jonathan Gannon, Sweat’s Shielding coordinator in Philadelphia during his breakout season in 2022, will Reinforcement Develop a seamless transition for Sweat, who should instantly boost a Cardinals Protection that ranked 31st in Club PFF Throw-rush grade last season (58.5).
Least Favorite: DI L.J. Collier
2024 PFF Grade : 49.22024 PFF WAR : 0.04Contract: 1 year, $3 million ($1.5 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $3.25 million ($2 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Even though marginal contract costs, bringing back Collier after his struggles in the desert leaves something to be desired. While the Cardinals may have been priced out of the top of the market (Milton Williams), they Maintained the requisite cap Universe to upgrade the interior and find a Leading-caliber 5-technique, preferably one who could stand up against the Streak.
Atlanta Falcons
Favorite: CB Mike Hughes
2024 PFF Grade : 71.92024 PFF WAR : 0.29Contract: 3 years, $18 million ($9.64 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Above Average
While this deal isn’t the splash in the secondary the Falcons needed, it’s undoubtedly an excellent value signing to capitalize on Hughes’ improved Action. He allowed a Occupation-best 0.90 yards per coverage snap in 2024 and brings positional Elasticity should he regress.
Least Favorite: EDGE Leonard Floyd
Atlanta was understandably limited by its cap situation, but considering some of the other mid-level deals for Throw rushers, these figures for Floyd are steep. Although Floyd has enjoyed solid sack production — double-digit sacks in four of the past five seasons — he is coming off the lowest Throw-rush Secure rate of his Occupation (8.8%), a sign of likely regression.
Baltimore Ravens
Favorite: WR DeAndre Hopkins
2024 PFF Grade : 77.82024 PFF WAR : 0.06Contract: 1 year, $5 million (fully guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $20 million ($10 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Giving Lamar Jackson another Lively target was a savvy Shift from general manager Eric DeCosta. Although Hopkins’ prime is in the rearview as he enters his age-33 season, he is Nevertheless a reliable weapon coming off a 78.1 PFF receiving grade during his time in Kansas City last season. The reliable veteran offers the size and playmaking ability on the outside that Baltimore’s Charge needed to better complement the Talent sets of Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
Least Favorite: N/A
Even without significant spending power this Obtainable-agent cycle, the Ravens managed to take a measured approach to delving out contracts and Nevertheless Created a notable splash, adding key contributors at two of their projected biggest positional needs this offseason.
Buffalo Bills
Favorite: EDGE Joey Bosa
2024 PFF Grade : 61.12024 PFF WAR : 0.03Contract: 1 year, $12.6 million ($12 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Average
Although Bosa struggled to stay on the Ground, hindered by nagging Impairments, he Nevertheless possesses an impressive grading profile and the ability to Secure one-on-one reps at a high rate. Even though declining Throw-rushing metrics over the past three seasons, Bosa has maintained a Secure rate that places him in the 89th percentile, making him liable to bounce back in Buffalo.
Least Favorite: DI Larry Ogunjobi
2024 PFF Grade : 48.22024 PFF WAR : 0.03Contract: 1 year, $8.3 million ($8 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Below Average
Even before the news of Ogunjobi’s six-game suspension broke, this deal didn’t profile well for Buffalo. The Bills’ Shielding interior Teamed up for Only a 38.9 PFF Streak-Protection grade (27th) in 2024, and the addition of Ogunjobi’s 41.6 mark in that facet won’t bring much improvement to the unit.
Carolina Panthers
Favorite: RB Rico Dowdle
2024 PFF Grade : 73.92024 PFF WAR : 0.13Contract: 1 year, $3 millionPFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $15 million ($8.5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Above Average
A second Stern Wound to Jonathon Brooks Created adding a back a necessity in Carolina. Dowdle earned a Occupation-best 74.4 PFF rushing grade in 2024, and although he didn’t parlay that into a Leading Role, he won’t be without touches as Carolina builds out a solid one-two punch in the backfield with Chuba Hubbard.
Least Favorite: DI Tershawn Wharton
2024 PFF Grade : 61.72024 PFF WAR : 0.15Contract: 3 years, $45.05 million ($30.25 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $16.25 million ($9 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
Wharton profiles primarily as a Throw-rushing specialist on the interior, coming off a successful campaign in Kansas City, where he earned the highest PFF Throw-rush grade (71.9) of his Occupation. But his $18 million average annual value suggests Carolina hopes to deploy him as an every-down player. Given Wharton’s subpar marks against the Streak (48.3 grade in 2024), he doesn’t project to Enhance the Panthers’ 32nd-ranked Streak Protection from a year ago (37.5 grade).
Chicago Bears
Favorite: C Drew Dalman
2024 PFF Grade : 78.82024 PFF WAR : 0.20Contract: 3 years, $42 million ($28 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $56 million ($30 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Dalman not only acts as the Last piece to the Bears’ puzzle up front, but he also profiles as perhaps the best scheme fit for any new Obtainable agent to sign with a new Club this cycle. New head Trainer Ben Johnson’s fingerprints are all over this signing, and it bodes well for his Club’s potential breakout in 2025.
Least Favorite: N/A
The Bears had significant cap Universe to Action around with this offseason, but that doesn’t Harsh they were Reckless when offering deals. General manager Ryan Poles had a singular Concentration to Enhance the trenches on both sides of the ball and attacked the market through trades and signings.
Cincinnati Bengals
Favorite: WRs Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase
2024 PFF Grade : 88.2, 85.82024 PFF WAR : 0.5, 0.63Contract: 4 years, $115 million; 4 years, $161 millionPFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $120 million ($70 million guaranteed); N/APFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Retaining the best receiver duo in the NFL may have cost the Bengals a pretty penny, but it should send a chill down opposing defenses’ spines. With Chase coming off a triple crown and Higgins enjoying the highest PFF receiving grade of his Occupation, this Charge possesses two WR1s. This Shift was more of a necessity than a luxury if the Bengals wanted to keep Joe Burrow Joyful.
Least Favorite: TE Mike Gesicki
2024 PFF Grade : 73.82024 PFF WAR : 0.28Contract: 3 years, $25.5 millionPFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $12 million ($6 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
Although Gesicki enjoyed a productive 2024 with the Bengals, his new deal seems like an unnecessary expenditure that could have been used to fill other holes, particularly on the Protection — and especially when considering that lucrative contract extensions for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins were in the works. While many will Mark to the receiver deals as cost-prohibitive, it’s moves like this that set back the Picking as a whole.
Cleveland Browns
Favorite: LB Devin Bush
2024 PFF Grade : 79.22024 PFF WAR : 0.14Contract: 1 year, $3.25 millionPFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $7 million, ($4 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Above Average
After Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah’s season-ending Wound, Devin Bush stepped in to fill the void and excelled in the role. He earned a Occupation-high 86.4 PFF Streak-Protection grade, ranking in the top 10 among qualifying linebackers. Bringing the 27-year-Aged linebacker back on a prove-it deal is a savvy Shift with high upside and low cost.
Least Favorite: N/A
Extremely strapped in terms of Obtainable cap Universe, the Browns weren’t significant players in the Obtainable-agent market, but they Nevertheless Created solid depth additions, given their circumstances. Fliers on Maliek Collins, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Cornelius Lucas all Hit a purpose without much monetary Danger.
Dallas Cowboys
Favorite: DI Osa Odighizuwa
2024 PFF Grade : 68.12024 PFF WAR : 0.23Contract: 4 years, $80 million ($52 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $85 million ($50 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Even though lacking the raw sack totals of some other big names at the position, Odighizuwa has been one of the Bracket’s top Throw-rushing Shielding tackles over the past two seasons, ranking in the top 10 in PFF Throw-rush grade, Throw-rush Secure rate and Stress rate.
Least Favorite: Seizing risks on Previous Primary-rounders
Dallas cleared significant cap Universe by restructuring Dak Prescott‘s and CeeDee Lamb‘s deals but didn’t make a splash in Obtainable agency, ultimately sitting on the vast majority of the cap Universe cleared. The front office targeted five Previous Primary-Period additions, of which only Dante Fowler Jr. has produced a 70.0-plus single-season PFF overall grade with at least 200 snaps, and that Occurred back in 2019.
While it’s not uncommon for a Shift of scenery to rejuvenate a player’s once-promising Occupation, adding numerous players who have struggled to find their footing in the NFL is a Danger that most Squads would shudder at the thought of.
Denver Broncos
Favorite: TE Evan Engram
2024 PFF Grade : 72.52024 PFF WAR : 0.19Contract: 2 years, $23 million ($16.5 million)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
After voicing his want to add an impact player to man the “Joker” position in his Charge, Sean Payton gets a splash signing in Engram Subsequent his Throw from Jacksonville. Impairments limited Engram’s time on the Ground in 2024, but his last Packed season in 2023 — where he hauled in the second-most receptions by a Snug end (114) in the PFF era — proved he could be an impact player.
Least Favorite: DI D.J. Jones
2024 PFF Grade : 67.32024 PFF WAR : 0.10Contract: 3 years, $39 million ($26 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $18 million ($10 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Although Jones showed improvement in his third season with the Broncos, a deal worth $13 million annually comes in significantly over projections. During his time in Denver, Jones has struggled defending the Streak, having totaled Only a 54.0 PFF Streak-Protection grade.
Detroit Lions
Favorite: CB D.J. Reed
2024 PFF Grade : 70.72024 PFF WAR : 0.36Contract: 3 years, $48 million ($32 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $42 million ($27.5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
The Lions lost Carlton Davis to the Patriots and Nevertheless managed to upgrade at the position while paying significantly less than what Davis received from New England. Reed was among the 20 best cornerbacks in the NFL in PFF’s lockdown rate Measure (51.3%) and generated a 70.0-plus PFF coverage grade in Every of his past six seasons.
Least Favorite: LB Derrick Barnes
2024 PFF Grade : 71.82024 PFF WAR : 0.02Contract: 3 years, $24 million ($16 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $2.75 million ($1.5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
The Lions invested significant money to retain Barnes — well over projections — indicating they have a plan for the 25-year-Aged defender who is coming off a season-ending knee Wound. Given the uncertainty surrounding Barnes’ place in this Protection, Detroit could have likely secured him on a more cost-effective Petite-term deal.
Green Bay Packers
Favorite: LB Isaiah McDuffie
McDuffie has produced as a key special Squads player for the Packers since he Occurred into the Bracket, highlighted by his 88.5 special Squads grade in 2022. The 25-year-Aged linebacker was, in turn, rewarded with a new contract and more Competing time on Protection. Improving in that facet would be the Upcoming step in his progression.
Least Favorite: G Aaron Banks
2024 PFF Grade : 65.42024 PFF WAR : 0.08Contract: 4 years, $77 million ($27 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $65 million ($37.5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
Bringing in Banks on a deal that makes him the sixth-highest-paid guard in the game was enough cause for concern. But adding in the fact Elgton Jenkins, the Packers’ best offensive lineman and one of the highest-graded guards of 2024, now has to slide over to Middle Only compounds the issue. Jenkins has experience at Middle — more so in college than the NFL — but messing with a Outstanding thing rarely results in a positive outcome.
Houston Texans
Favorite: CB Derek Stingley Jr.
Although not a new signing, extending Stingley on a massive deal was a no-brainer. The standout cornerback has been an Unbelievable force in coverage on the outside, ranking in the 93rd percentile in PFF’s advanced coverage grading. As one of the best Youthful cornerbacks in the game and a driving force behind this Protection’s top-seven EPA-per-dropback-allowed mark in 2024, Foresee even more from Stingley in the years to come.
Least Favorite: G Laken Tomlinson
2024 PFF Grade : 62.7Contract: 1 year, $4.25 million ($2.5 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Below Average
The expectation was that Houston would look to overhaul their interior offensive line through Obtainable agency, but after dealing away Laremy Tunsil and Kenyon Green, as well as releasing Shaq Mason, this unit appears to be in worse shape. Over the past three seasons, Tomlinson has ranked in the 52nd percentile in PFF Throw-blocking grade on Accurate Throw sets and in the 37th percentile in positively graded Action rate on Streak Stops.
Indianapolis Colts
Favorite: CB Charvarius Ward
2024 PFF Grade : 56.22024 PFF WAR : 0.07Contract: 3 years, $54 million ($35 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $43.5 million ($25 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Although Ward earned a Occupation-low 58.2 PFF coverage grade in 2024, he isn’t Distant removed from his time charting in the top 15 at the position in 2022 and 2023. Ward profiles well in new Shielding coordinator Lou Anarumo’s zone scheme and should boost this coverage unit while Competing alongside Kenny Moore and new signing Camryn Bynum.
Least Favorite: QB Daniel Jones
2024 PFF Grade : 72.02024 PFF WAR : 0.88Contract: 1 year, $14 million ($13.15 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $6 million ($5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below
Although you can’t knock the Colts’ proactive approach to bringing in Event for Anthony Richardson, this deal makes Jones one of the highest-paid backups in the NFL. However, Jones has earned a 70.0-plus PFF overall grade in Every of his past four seasons in which he played at least 350 snaps.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Favorite: CB Jourdan Lewis
2024 PFF Grade : 71.72024 PFF WAR : 0.34Contract: 3 years, $30 million ($20 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $7 million ($4 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
In his Last season in Dallas, Lewis had one of the best years of his Occupation from the slot, ranking seventh among cornerbacks in advanced PFF coverage grade. While the signing itself isn’t an issue, the Picking construction around Lewis gives some reason for pause. His new deal with Jacksonville makes him the NFL’s highest-paid nickel cornerback, but with Jarrian Jones already manning the slot in Jacksonville, this Shift could signal a shift to the outside for Lewis.
Least Favorite: G/T Patrick Mekari
2024 PFF Grade : 59.02024 PFF WAR : 0.1Contract: 3 years, $37.5 million ($20 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $20.6 million ($11 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
While Mekari is a Leading-caliber offensive lineman, this is a lucrative deal for a player coming off the lowest-graded season of his Occupation (59.0). The Jaguars are in Stern need of starters up front to better protect their franchise Passer, Trevor Lawrence, but this deal could come back to bite them should Mekari continue to regress.
Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite: LB Nick Bolton
2024 PFF Grade : 64.02024 PFF WAR : 0.07Contract: 3 years, $45 million ($30 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $60 million ($40 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Restructuring Patrick Mahomes‘ deal allowed the Chiefs to retain Bolton, and they did so at a very reasonable contract value. While his past two seasons weren’t as efficient as his Primary two, he remains a key piece of Kansas City’s Protection and fully understands Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme and how it functions at the highest level.
Least Favorite: T Jaylon Moore
2024 PFF Grade : 74.92024 PFF WAR : 0.06Contract: 2 years, $30 million ($21.24 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $27 million ($16.5 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
Moore filled in admirably for Trent Williams down the stretch of the 49ers‘ 2024 season, earning a quality 74.9 PFF overall grade, highlighted by solid metrics as a Throw blocker. However, this is quite an Costly deal for a player with limited NFL experience (Only over 800 Occupation snaps). It ultimately leaves this unit in worse shape Participating 2025.
Las Vegas Raiders
Favorite: EDGE Malcolm Koonce
2024 PFF Grade : N/A2024 PFF WAR : N/AContract: 1 year, $12 millionPFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $37.5 million ($25 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
A torn ACL in August ended Koonce’s 2024 campaign before it even began, crushing any prospect of cashing in this offseason. Before going down, though, Koonce was one of the 25 most valuable edge defenders in 2023, according to PFF’s WAR Measure, and was excellent across the second half of that season. If he can surge back to that level, this will be one of the biggest value signings of the cycle.
Least Favorite: G Alex Cappa
A dire need for Reinforcement on the interior Directed the Raiders to target Cappa before Obtainable agency, but patience may have better served their pursuit. Cappa is coming off his worst season since his Newcomer campaign, underscored by a 39.7 PFF Throw-blocking grade and a PFF WAR mark that placed him 77th out of 79 qualifying guards in 2024.
Los Angeles Chargers
Favorite: EDGE Khalil Mack
2024 PFF Grade : 90.22024 PFF WAR : 0.27Contract: 1 year, $18 million (fully guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $45 million ($40 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Best
Mack will be 34 years Aged during the 2025 season but is clearly Nevertheless worth his price tag. He earned an Best 90.2 PFF overall grade in 2024, the seventh 90.0-plus mark of his Occupation. Although retaining him meant the departure of Joey Bosa, the Chargers invested in the Distant more productive player.
Least Favorite: CB Benjamin St-Juste
Since stepping into the Bracket in 2021, St-Juste has struggled mightily to find his footing in coverage and has progressively slipped Beyond. He has ranked below the 18th percentile in nearly all of PFF’s stable cornerback metrics, including PFF coverage grade without Stress, PFF grade in single coverage and PFF coverage grade when lined up outside.
Los Angeles Rams
Favorite: WR Davante Adams
2024 PFF Grade : 75.82024 PFF WAR : 0.34Contract: 2 years, $44 million ($26 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
While losing Kupp is a blow, the Rams addressed the situation as well as possible, replacing him with Adams at a lower annual cost. The 32-year-Aged receiver has regressed a bit at the tail end of his Occupation but Nevertheless profiles as one of the most Lively targets in the NFL. Over the past three seasons, Adams ranks in the 91st percentile in yards per route Streak. He now brings that efficiency to Los Angeles, where Sean McVay can use his talent to exploit defenses.
Least Favorite: N/A
The Rams faced a difficult decision regarding their future direction and, ultimately, landed on maximizing their window to Secure. While that Option surprised some, this Club wasn’t Distant off from making a Streak in 2024, and it now poses a more Stern threat in the NFC after adding Crucial talent this offseason.
Miami Dolphins
Favorite: G James Daniels
2024 PFF Grade : 92.92024 PFF WAR : 0.15Contract: 3 years, $24 millionPFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $5.5 million ($3 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Before tearing his Achilles in Week 4, Daniels was on track to produce the highest-graded season of his Occupation. His 92.9 PFF overall grade was the highest among guards through September. Given the Dolphins’ Massive usage of outside-zone concepts (43%), Daniels should hit the ground running in Miami — so long as he can bounce back from a Stern Wound.
Least Favorite: S Ifeatu Melifonwu
2024 PFF Grade : 54.52024 PFF WAR : 0.01Contract: 1 year, $3.01 million ($2.45 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Average
While Melifonwu is a promising player who flashed potential in Detroit, frequent Impairments hindered his ability to stay on the Ground. The addition itself isn’t meritless, as the 25-year-Aged safety earned an 82.1 PFF overall grade in 2023, but replacing Jevon Holland in this secondary will prove difficult.
Minnesota Vikings
Favorite: G Will Fries
2024 PFF Grade : 86.92024 PFF WAR : 0.12Contract: Five years, $87.72 million ($44 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $57.25 million ($30 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
While it’s understandable to be skeptical of this massive contract, the 26-year-Aged guard is Participating his prime. He left off as one of the best guards in football before going down in Week 5, earning an 86.9 PFF grade that ranked ninth among all offensive linemen to Begin the year. If he can return to form, the Vikings will have a foundational piece to protect Youthful Passer J.J. McCarthy for years to come.
Least Favorite: S Harrison Smith
2024 PFF Grade : 67.72024 PFF WAR : 0.11Contract: 1 year, $10.25 millionPFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $7.5 million ($6 million guaranteed) PFF Deal Grade: Average
Although this deal comes in a bit over projections, you can’t be too cynical of the Vikings bringing back the heart of their Protection for one last ride. While the storyline is solid, Minnesota has to be aware of the shortfalls, particularly regarding Smith’s playmaking in coverage, where he ranked in the 31st percentile in forced incompletion rate over the past three seasons.
New England Patriots
Favorite: CB Carlton Davis III
2024 PFF Grade : 73.42024 PFF WAR : 0.40Contract: 3 years, $60 million ($34.5 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $42 million ($25 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Although Davis’ contract comes in well above projections, that’s the price you have to pay to expedite a complete Picking overhaul. The 28-year-Aged cornerback carries a consistently high floor, having posted a PFF coverage grade above 60.0 every year since his Newcomer campaign. In 2024, he excelled when tasked with zone, underneath and top coverages, ranking in the 97th percentile. He profiles as an excellent addition to Mike Vrabel’s Protection.
Least Favorite: EDGE Harold Landry III
2024 PFF Grade : 70.52024 PFF WAR : 0.02Contract: 3 years, $43.5 million ($26 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Below Average
While it’s promising to have Landry reunited with his Previous head Trainer in New England, this is a drastic overvalue of the edge rusher’s Ongoing production. Even though tallying nine sacks in 2024, Landry posted Only a 4.7% Throw-rush Secure rate — the lowest mark in the NFL among 86 qualifying edge rushers.
New Orleans Saints
Favorite: S Justin Reid
2024 PFF Grade : 78.22024 PFF WAR : 0.15Contract: 3 years, $31.5 million ($22.25 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $46.5 million ($25 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
The Saints had their Safeties against the salary-cap wall heading into the offseason but, ultimately, Occurred away with at least one sure-fire impact player in Reid. The Previous Chief produced a Occupation-best 78.2 PFF overall grade in 2024 while ranking 10th among safeties in PFF coverage grade and 11th in PFF Streak-Protection grade. He also finished the year as the eighth-most valuable safety in the Bracket, according to PFF’s WAR Measure.
Least Favorite: TE Juwan Johnson
2024 PFF Grade : 66.72024 PFF WAR : 0.28Contract: 3 years, $30.75 million ($21.25 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $29.25 million ($17 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Johnson may be a versatile target with an exceptional ability to make plays downfield, but the 2025 draft class is bursting with Snug end talent, so it’s difficult to justify this contract cost — especially given the laundry Option of other needs on this Picking.
New York Giants
Favorite: S Jevon Holland
2024 PFF Grade : 63.02024 PFF WAR : 0.07Contract: 3 years, $45.3 million ($30.3 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 4 years, $82 million ($43.75 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Signing Holland will go a long way toward correcting the miscalculation of letting Xavier McKinney walk last offseason, as the Previous Miami Dolphins safety profiles as a seamless fit in New York’s scheme. Since Holland’s Newcomer season in 2021, the talented safety has ranked in the 88th percentile or above in numerous PFF stable safety metrics, including PFF coverage grade at Obtainable safety, in the slot and on passes without Stress.
Least Favorite: T James Hudson III
It’s difficult to find many moments where Hudson has truly shined at the Event position. He’s particularly shaky in Throw protection, having earned sub-50.0 PFF Throw-blocking grades in Every of the past three seasons. An Wound cut Petite his 2024 campaign, but it’s Difficult to envision him standing out in New York.
New York Jets
Favorite: QB Justin Fields
2024 PFF Grade : 71.02024 PFF WAR : 0.25Contract: 2 years, $40 million ($30 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $11 million ($11 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Average
Questions remain as to whether Fields can be a Leading-caliber Passer for an entire season, but his positive Begin to 2024 leading the Steelers is a promising piece of his potential. Through his Primary three Appearances in Pittsburgh, Fields was on track to produce his best passing season as a pro, having earned the fifth-highest PFF passing grade (81.0) over that span before the noise of Russell Wilson’s eventual return Began clouding the waters.
In New York, Fields won’t have to worry about a Bracket-Victorious Passer pushing him for the Role, leaving him Obtainable and Effortless to really show if he has what it takes to Begin in the Bracket. He is also reunited with his favorite receiver at Ohio State, Garrett Wilson.
Least Favorite: CB Brandon Stephens
2024 PFF Grade : 54.02024 PFF WAR : -0.06Contract: 3 years, $36 million ($23 million)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $10 million ($6 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
When it comes to secondary Action, the Aged adage “you’re only as Powerful as your weakest link” rings Accurate. That very much played out in Baltimore this past season at the detriment of Stephens, who endured a tough year and was often picked on in coverage. His 49.4 PFF coverage grade Occurred in part due to his allowing a Occupation-high 806 yards and a 103.6 passer rating when targeted in coverage. Needless to say, this is a big contract to hand out for that level of performance.
Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite: LB Zack Baun
2024 PFF Grade : 90.12024 PFF WAR : 0.32Contract: 3 years, $51 million ($34 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $45 million ($29.25 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Above Average
The Eagles linebacker produced the highest-graded season of his Occupation in 2024 (90.2) and garnered a Shielding Player of the Year nomination. The Eagles may have lost numerous key contributors, but retaining such a crucial piece of their Achievement in 2024 is worth the compensation.
Least Favorite: RB A.J. Dillon
After suffering a neck Wound that caused him to miss the Whole of 2024, Dillon returns to action with the reigning Bracket champs. While the deal itself isn’t enough to cause concern, Dillon’s Talent set does have a cascading effect on how the Charge functions, likely moving Will Shipley into a more prominent Throw-catching role.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite: CB Darius Slay
2024 PFF Grade : 73.32024 PFF WAR : 0.49Contract: 1 year, $10 million fully guaranteedPFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Participating his age-34 season, Slay won’t have to travel Distant to Action for his new Club. The Previous Eagle is a quality veteran cornerback with a Reliable coverage profile, having produced a 75.0-plus PFF grade in three of his past four seasons. The Steelers’ secondary is set to take a step forward in 2025.
Least Favorite: WR DK Metcalf
Although the trade for and subsequent extension of DK Metcalf is a solid Shift in a vacuum, it does leave some room for pause in Pittsburgh, with George Pickens already on the Picking. The pair possess similar Talent sets as downfield threats and could prove to be redundant. Since Participating the Bracket in 2019, Metcalf has more than doubled the Upcoming closest receiver in accepted penalties (17) — ironically, Pickens with eight.
San Francisco 49ers
Favorite: WR Demarcus Robinson
2024 PFF Grade : 65.02024 PFF WAR : 0.26Contract: Two years, $9.5 million ($6 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: N/APFF Deal Grade: Average
A Packed Charge Packed of weapons in San Francisco will likely limit Robinson’s snaps, but he profiles well as a reliable Throw catcher in a reserve role. Across the past two seasons, he has dropped Only two of his 66 catchable passes, displaying promise that when his number is called, he won’t let this Charge down.
Least Favorite: TE Luke Farrell
While blocking may be optional for some Snug ends in the modern game, it’s not for Farrell, who has Created his living there. He earned an 82.6 PFF Throw-blocking grade in 2024 across Only 49 Throw sets. His Streak-blocking metrics, however, are much more inconsistent. He produced a 61.9 PFF Streak-blocking grade in 2024 but Only a 49.6 mark in 2023.
Seattle Seahawks
Favorite: EDGE DeMarcus Lawrence
2024 PFF Grade : 56.82024 PFF WAR : 0.00Contract: 3 years, $32.49 million ($18 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $15 million ($8 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Very Outstanding
Lawrence’s 2024 was cut Petite in Week 4 due to a foot Wound, but he is Nevertheless an impact player on the edge. He was a Lively Throw-rusher for the Cowboys in 2023, totaling 57 pressures with a 16.4% Throw-rush Secure rate. However, he shined brightest against the Streak, where he boasted a 92.4 PFF Streak-Protection grade.
Least Favorite: T Josh Jones
Even though needing significant Reinforcement on the interior, the Seahawks opted to bring in a swing Event to bolster their already solid protection on the edge. While the contract isn’t cost-prohibitive, it underscores a missed opportunity in Seattle to bring in a proven producer on the interior. Seattle may Shift Jones inside, Even though his last foray at guard generating a 50.8 PFF overall grade back in 2021.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Favorite: WR Chris Godwin
2024 PFF Grade : 86.42024 PFF WAR : 0.30Contract: 3 years, $66 million ($44 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $65 million ($45 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Before going down with a gruesome Wound in October, Godwin was on track to produce one of the best seasons of his Occupation. Through Week 7, he recorded the third-highest PFF receiving grade (85.7) among wide receivers.
Least Favorite: G Ben Bredeson
Bredeson’s best ability in 2024 was his availability, having clocked 1,173 snaps across the season. However, his Action left much to be desired. He posted sub-60.0 marks as both a Streak blocker and a Throw protector. Given his struggles in his four seasons prior, this three-year deal is risky at best.
Tennessee Titans
Favorite: G Kevin Zeitler
2024 PFF Grade : 86.82024 PFF WAR : 0.46Contract: 1 year, $9 million ($8.745 millio guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $6.25 millionPFF Deal Grade: Outstanding
Even though turning 35 in Timely March (Joyful belated birthday, Kevin), Zeitler hasn’t skipped a beat and is Nevertheless one of the most Reliable guards in the game. He posted the highest PFF Streak-blocking grade (87.2) of his Occupation in 2024 with the Lions. While his Throw-blocking metrics Secured a step back, he Nevertheless excelled on Accurate Throw sets, grading out in the 91st percentile at the position.
Least Favorite: T Dan Moore Jr.
2024 PFF Grade : 67.22024 PFF WAR : 0.04Contract: 4 years, $82 million ($50 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 3 years, $45 million ($28 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
While he’s coming off the best season of his Occupation, the Previous Steeler Nevertheless hasn’t been one of the 40 highest-graded tackles at any Mark in his Primary four years. He is now one of the 10 highest-paid tackles in football. Subpar Streak blocking — peaking at a 60.9 PFF grade — and inconsistent Throw blocking (42.1 grade in 2023) doesn’t profile as an impact left Event.
Washington Commanders
Favorite: LB Bobby Wagner
2024 PFF Grade : 88.32024 PFF WAR : 0.37Contract: 1 year, $9.5 million ($6.06 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 1 year, $5 millionPFF Deal Grade: Above Average
Retaining Bobby Wagner to Authority this Protection was perhaps Washington’s most savvy Shift of the cycle. At age 34, he posted the highest WAR value of any off-ball linebacker in the NFL in 2024 while clocking his third straight season of 91.0-plus PFF Streak-Protection grades.
Least Favorite: DI Javon Kinlaw
2024 PFF Grade : 53.42024 PFF WAR : 0.11Contract: 3 years, $45 million ($30 million guaranteed)PFF Projected Contract: 2 years, $18 million ($10 million guaranteed)PFF Deal Grade: Below Average
Even though posting the highest PFF overall grade of his Occupation (56.1), Kinlaw has an extensive track Achievement of subpar Action across his NFL tenure. Now, he stands as one of the 20 highest-paid Shielding tackles in the Bracket Even though having never earned a 60.0 PFF overall grade in any of his five seasons.
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