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As we delve into free agency this week, we are reminded of how difficult some free agent markets are and how big spending on a player doesn’t mean there will be success.
Mike Renner of Pro Football Focus pointed out the recent troubles of big dollar free agent signings recently. Many of them haven’t work out. Of course, the Las Vegas Raiders are extremely aware of this issue. They have released linebacker Cory Littleton after signing him to a three-year, $35 million deal in 2020.
The last 5 LBs to sign for over $10m a year for a new team in FA:
— Mike Renner (@PFF_Mike) March 14, 2022
Cory Littleton (LV)
Blake Martinez (NYG)
Jamie Collins (DET)
C.J. Mosley (NYJ)
Kwon Alexander (SF)
Mosley is the only one who made it longer than 2 years on his deal and it's only because they can't cut him
Littleton was a bust in Las Vegas and ended last season as a bit player for the Raiders. There are never any guarantees in free agency, especially at a position like linebacker.
In other Raiders’ links:
- Oakland not done yet: The City of Oakland is still trying to sue over the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas.
- Nichols grade: The Athletic examines the Raiders’ signing of new defensive tackle Bilal Nichols, from Chicago.
- On the other hand: PFF doesn’t like Nichols much.
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