NFL players don't need a little luck in Las Vegas to hit the jackpot. Over the last three years, several playmakers have put together Pro Bowl and All-Pro campaigns with eye-popping numbers, which is enough to land a megadeal.
Rising stars have resumes that speak volumes, and their agents won't need to go beyond the stat sheet to negotiate market-setting contracts.
The Carolina Panthers didn't wait for running back Christian McCaffrey to start his fourth season on a rookie deal—even with a fifth-year option available. Instead, the club signed him to a four-year, $64 million extension Monday.