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NFL: Best & Worst Offseason Signings

The 2017-18 NFL campaign is just a matter of weeks away, which means most of the previous free agents have found their designated destinations, and are preparing for the upcoming season. Before we get to Week 1, though, here are my five best and worst signings of the entire offseason!


BEST FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:


1. Le'Veon Bell (Pittsburgh Steelers - Franchise Tag)

Age: 25.

Contract (Million): $12.1.

Position: RB.

Yards: 1,268.

2016 Team: Pittsburgh Steelers.


2. Andrew Whitworth (Los Angeles Rams)

Age: 35.

Contract (Millions): $9.2.

Position: OT.

Snaps: 1,064.

2016 Team: Cincinnati Bengals.


3. Malcolm Butler (New England Patriots)

Age: 27.

Contract (Millions): $3.9.

Position: CB.

Snaps: 1,192.

2016 Team: New England Patriots.


4. A.J. Bouye (Jacksonville Jaguars)

Age: 26.

Contract (Millions): $5.5.

Position: CB.

Snaps: 859.

2016 Team: Houston Texans.


5. Chandler Jones (Arizona Cardinals)

Age: 27.

Contract (Millions): $10.0.

Position: EDGE.

Snaps: 938.

2016 Team: Arizona Cardinals.


WORST FREE AGENT SIGNINGS:


1. Kirk Cousins (Washington Redskins - Franchise Tag)

Age: 29.

Contract (Millions): $23.9.

Position: QB.

Yards: 4,917.

2016 Team: Washington Redskins.


2. Morris Claiborne (New York Jets)

Age: 27.

Contract (Millions): $4.7.

Position: CB.

Snaps: 432.

2016 Team: Dallas Cowboys.


3. B.W. Webb (Chicago Bears)

Age: 27.

Contract (Millions): $1.4.

Position: CB.

Snaps: 588.

2016 Team: New Orleans Saints.


4. Manti Te'o (New Orleans Saints)

Age: 26.

Contract (Millions): $1.8.

Position: LB.

Snaps: 142.

2016 Team: San Diego Chargers.


5. Nick Fairley (New Orleans Saints)

Age: 29.

Contract (Millions): $7.0.

Position: DT.

Snaps: 723.

2016 Team: New Orleans Saints.


Photo Credit: Off the Monster Sports and Sports Illustrated.

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