NFL free agency grades: Instant analysis
Calais Campbell: Agrees with Jacksonville Jaguars
After considering Denver, Calais Campbell is going to sign a 4-year, $60 million deal that includes $30M gtd with Jacksonville, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2017
The Jaguars continue to treat cash like Monopoly money, reportedly landing Campbell for $15 million per year over four seasons. The guaranteed coin is legitimate, saying this contract is likely a three-year deal, at the very least.
While Campbell is 30 years old, he is playing his best football right now. He’s coming off a second-team All-Pro season with the Arizona Cardinals, a team that he reached the Super Bowl with in 2009. Campbell has 56.5 career sacks, despite playing a traditionally run-stuffing position as a 3-4 defensive end.
Grade: A
Kevin Zeitler: Agrees with Cleveland Browns
The #Browns are signing guard Kevin Zeitler to a massive contract, more than $10M per year, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2017
After extending guard Joel Bitonio and agreeing to terms with center JC Tretter, the Browns are adding another star to the offensive line. Cleveland has apparently agreed to a huge deal with former Cincinnati Bengals guard Kevin Zeitler, which could make him the highest-paid guard in NFL history.
Cleveland might have one of the best offensive lines in the NFL once you factor in future Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas. The Browns are now in position to draft a quarterback and keep him upright for the first time since Bernie Kosar roamed the field. The contract may have been expensive, but this is a home run.