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How often do splashy NFL free agent signings pan out? Why big money doesn't always mean stardom

How often do splashy NFL free agent signings pan out? Why big money doesn’t always mean stardom

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Published Mar 23, 2026 at 4:20 AM

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Let's look at the largest contracts from 2013 to 2022 to see how often megadeals meet expectations, from Tom Brady to Brock Osweiler.

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How often do splashy NFL free agent signings pan out? Why big money doesn’t always mean stardom

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