
NFL teams are gearing up for a flurry of activity in free agency, with billions of dollars expected to be spent in the coming weeks. However, history has shown that splurging on high-priced free agents doesn't always translate to on-field success in the NFL.
Last offseason, NFL teams collectively shelled out over $3.3 billion in contracts, with nearly half of that amount fully guaranteed at signing. Surprisingly, some of the biggest spenders failed to make the playoffs, highlighting the unpredictability of free agency.