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Most Regrettable Free Agent Signings by NFL Teams of the Last 5 Years
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Kenny Golladay (New York Giants)
en.wikipedia.orgThe Giants signed Golladay to a massive four-year, $72 million deal in 2021, expecting a true WR1. Unfortunately, injuries and a dramatic dip in production turned this into one of the league's biggest busts, leading to his release after just two seasons. - 2
J.C. Jackson (Los Angeles Chargers)
en.wikipedia.orgAfter being a ball-hawking corner for the Patriots, Jackson landed a five-year, $82.5 million contract with the Chargers in 2022. His tenure was plagued by injuries and significant on-field struggles, leading to him being traded back to New England in 2023. - 3
Allen Robinson (Los Angeles Rams)
en.wikipedia.orgComing off a down year with the Bears in 2021, the Rams gambled on Robinson with a three-year, $46.5 million deal in 2022. He never found his form in Los Angeles, becoming an afterthought in their offense before being traded just one year into the deal. - 4
Von Miller (Buffalo Bills)
en.wikipedia.orgThe Bills went all-in for a Super Bowl in 2022, giving Miller a six-year, $120 million contract. While he initially produced, an ACL tear, a suspension, and a reduced role in later seasons led to his eventual release in 2025, leaving a lot of dead cap. - 5
Kirk Cousins (Atlanta Falcons)
bloggingdirty.comThe Falcons shocked many by signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed in 2024. The regret started almost immediately when they drafted Michael Penix Jr. eighth overall a month later, and Cousins was eventually benched and traded, with the Falcons still on the hook for some money. - 6
Christian Wilkins (Las Vegas Raiders)
en.wikipedia.orgThe Raiders paid big for Wilkins in 2024, signing him to a four-year, $110 million contract. After only five games, he suffered a foot injury and reportedly refused further surgery, leading to a quick and costly release. - 7
La'el Collins (Cincinnati Bengals)
en.wikipedia.orgHoping to solidify their offensive line, the Bengals signed Collins to a three-year, $21 million deal in 2022. He struggled significantly, especially in pass protection, and didn't provide the protection Joe Burrow desperately needed, leading to his departure. - 8
Corey Davis (New York Jets)
en.wikipedia.orgThe Jets brought in Davis on a three-year, $37.5 million contract in 2021, but he never quite lived up to the expectations of a high-priced receiver. His inconsistent production and eventual retirement in 2023 made this a signing the Jets likely wish they could undo. - 9
Chase Edmonds (Miami Dolphins)
en.wikipedia.orgMiami signed Edmonds to a two-year, $12 million deal in 2022, but the move quickly backfired. He struggled to produce, averaging just 2.9 yards per carry, and was traded mid-season as part of the Bradley Chubb deal. - 10
Robert Hunt (Carolina Panthers)
en.wikipedia.orgIn 2024, the Panthers made Hunt one of the highest-paid guards with a five-year, $100 million contract. While not a complete bust, his performance hasn't consistently matched the top-tier money, making it a questionable long-term investment given the early returns.
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