NFL free agency began yesterday, and billions of dollars were handed out (literally.)
The negotiating period began yesterday for free agency with free agents being able to officially sign new deals tomorrow.
An NFL record of $2.8 billion + was spent on Day One in free agency yesterday and more money will be spent on free agents over the next few days before free agency calms down.
Top 10 Spenders In Day One of NFL Free Agency
There were a lot of big spenders and some teams that didn’t spend a dime on new free agents yesterday. Six of the 10 highest-spending teams on day one of free agency are AFC teams.
Here are the top 10 spenders from Day One of NFL free agency:
#1 – Las Vegas Raiders ($281.5 million)
Notable contracts: Tyler Linderbaum (3-years, $81 million), Quay Walker (3-years, $40.5 million), Kwity Paye (3-years, $48 million)
#2 – Tennessee Titans ($229.5 million)
Notable contracts: John Franklin-Myers (3-years, $63 million), Wan’Dale Robinson (4-years, $70 million), Mitchell Trubisky (2-year deal)
#3 – Washington Commanders ($209.5 million)
Notable contracts: Odafe Oweh (4-years, $100 million). Amik Robertson (two-years, $16 million), QB Marcus Mariota (one-year deal)
#4 – New Orleans Saints ($193.2 million)
Notable contracts: Travis Etienne (four-years, $52 million), David Edwards (four-years, $45 million), Noah Fant (2-years, $8.75 million)
#5 – Carolina Panthers ($172.5 million)
Notable contracts: Jaelan Phillips (4-years, $120 million), Devin Lloyd (3-years, $45 million), Kenny Pickett (1-year, $7.5 million)
#6 – Indianapolis Colts ($136 million)
Notable contracts: Alec Pierce (4-years, $116 million), Arden Key (2-years, $20 million),
#7 – New York Giants ($130.3 million)
Notable contracts: Isaiah Likely (3-years, $40 million), Tremaine Edmunds (3-years, $36 million), Jermaine Eluemunor (3-years, $39 million)
#8 – New York Jets ($130.3 million)
Notable contracts:
#9 – Pittsburgh Steelers ($117 million)
Notable contracts: Jamel Dean (3-years, $36.75 million), Rico Dowdle (2-years, $12.25 million), acquired WR Michael Pittman Jr. from Colts via trade, signed a 3-year, $59 million deal
#10 – Chicago Bears ($117 million)
Notable contracts: Coby Bryant (3-years, $40 million), Devin Bush (3-years, $30 million), Neville Gallimore (2-years, $12 million)
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