NFL Free Agent Signings: Under-the-Radar Deals Sure to Pay Huge Dividends

March 15, 2014   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

Every NFL team wants to make a splash in free agency. Generating headlines serves the purpose of creating fan interest, which sells tickets and merchandise, and moves a franchise one step closer to the postseason or Super Bowl. 
However, while the temptation to add impact talent on the open market is great, teams are limited by the salary cap, either now or in the future. That is why the best strategy is always to wait things out, then get a cheaper deal for a player with upside. 
Taking a shot on a player past his prime or coming off a down season has the potential to pay huge dividends right off the bat. Here are the best deals that have flown under the radar so far this offseason. 
 
Julius Peppers to the Green Bay Packers (Three years, $30M, $7.5M guaranteed)
Julius Peppers and the Packers agreed to a deal early Saturday morning, the weekend when all sports fans are focused on college basketball, so this was always destined to fly under ...

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