Flashy names like Tom Brady, Amari Cooper and Jadeveon Clowney will draw the most attention during free agency, but teams can find high-level contributors in the bargain bin.
Last offseason, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed edge-rusher Shaquil Barrett to a one-year, $4 million deal, and the former Denver Broncos linebacker proceeded to record a league-leading 19.5 sacks in 2019.
The New Orleans Saints signed Teddy Bridgewater, arguably the best backup quarterback in the league, to a one-year, $7.25 million deal. He threw more touchdowns (nine) as a fill-in starter than Nick Foles (three), who signed a four-year, $88 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.