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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/chris-godwin/1463">Chris Godwin</a> was on pace for a career-year last season before a season-ending injury sidelined him in the final year of his contact with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/tampa-bay-buccaneers-depth-chart">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>. The talented pass catcher had a healthy market entering free agency, but Godwin took no time when the legal tampering period opened to ink a deal to stay with Tampa Bay.
Deal: Three Years, $66 Million
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1) WR Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/milton-williams/1369">Milton Williams</a> was one of the most coveted free agents in free agency entering the legal tampering period. The 25-year-old defender spent four seasons with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/philadelphia-eagles-depth-chart">Philadelphia Eagles</a>, where he showed durability and flashes of how dominant he can be in the trenches for Philly. The Louisiana Tech product had plenty of offers, but he decided to partner with new head coach Mike Vrabel for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/new-england-patriots-depth-chart">New England Patriots</a>.
Deal: Four Years, $104 Million

2) DL Milton Williams, New England Patriots

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/dj-reed/1540">D.J. Reed</a> has been one of the best corners in the league over the last couple of seasons for the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/new-york-jets-depth-chart">New York Jets</a>, but after their abysmal season in the AFC East, it was clear the corner wouldn't be back. The lockdown defender had multiple teams pursuing him, but he opted to cash in with a contender inking a long-term deal with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/detroit-lions-depth-chart">Detroit Lions</a>.
Deal: Three Years, $48 Million

3) CB D.J. Reed, Detroit Lions

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/ronnie-stanley/2592">Ronnie Stanley</a> had a healthy market heading into free agency, as many teams hoped they'd be able to sway him away from the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/baltimore-ravens-depth-chart">Baltimore Ravens</a>. However, the Ravens didn't give outside teams much opportunity to negotiate with their offensive tackle, signing him to a long-term contract.
Deal: Three Years, $60 Million

4) OT Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Ravens

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/charvarius-ward/2610">Charvarius Ward</a> has been one of the most underrated corners in the league over the last few years, and he made it clear that whichever team landed him next would get his best. Leaving the NFC, Ward cashed in on the open market, signing with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/indianapolis-colts-depth-chart">Indianapolis Colts</a>. With new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo looking for a reliable corner in his defensive scheme, this could be one of the steals of the offseason.
Deal: Three Years, $54 Million

5) CB Charvarius Ward, Indianapolis Colts

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/jevon-holland/1490">Jevon Holland</a> entered free agency as arguably the top safety available after a strong start to his NFL career in Miami. The defender drew interest from multiple teams, but ultimately, Joe Schoen and the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/new-york-giants-depth-chart">New York Giants</a> opened up the checkbook to lure him to the NFC East.
Deal: Three Years, $45.3 Million

6) S Jevon Holland, New York Giants

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/camryn-bynum/1277">Camryn Bynum</a> is the other free-agent safety who could be argued to be the best defender available after his breakout season in Minnesota. The defender is a ball hawk specializing in turnovers and is one of the most reliable tacklers in the league. Joining Charvarius Ward in the Colts' defense, Lou Anarumo will have plenty of fun scheming up his newest additions.
Deal: Four Years, $60 Million

7) S Camryn Bynum, Indianapolis Colts

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/josh-sweat/1342">Josh Sweat</a> entered free agency as one of the top edge rushers available, which took the<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/arizona-cardinals-depth-chart"> Arizona Cardinals</a> no time to make a move to land the former Eagles star. The Florida State product racked up eight sacks this past season, serving as a key piece for Philadelphia's defense on their Super Bowl run. After cashing in with Arizona, Sweat hopes to be a key piece to turning the Cardinals franchise back around.
Deal: Four Years, $76.4 Million

8) Josh Sweat, Arizona Cardinals

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<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/sam-darnold/2614">Sam Darnold</a> entered this free agency cycle looking to get a big payday after his lone season with Kevin O'Connell seemingly rejuvenated his career. After the quarterback tossed 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this past year, many expected a team to take the bait on the former No. 3 overall pick, and the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/seattle-seahawks-depth-chart">Seattle Seahawks</a> did precisely that.
Deal: Three Years, $100.5 Million

9) QB Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks

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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/depth-chart/chicago-bears-depth-chart">Chicago Bears</a> prioritized the offensive line this offseason to protect star quarterback <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/caleb-williams/69046">Caleb Williams</a> ahead of next season. After multiple big moves to bolster the trenches, general manager Ryan Poles added extra protection in free agency, locking in the best center available, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/players/drew-dalman/2542">Drew Dalman</a>.
Deal: Three Years, $42 Million
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10) IOL Drew Dalman, Chicago Bears

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