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Best free agent signing by every team in NFL history

By Mike Phillips

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) celebrates after the Packers recovered a San Francisco 49ers’ fumble during the fourth quarter of the Packers 36-22 win 01 November in Green Bay. White had three of the Packers nine sacks in the game. AFP PHOTO/Joe PICCOLO (Photo by JOE PICCIOLO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOE PICCIOLO/AFP via Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White (92) celebrates after the Packers recovered a San Francisco 49ers’ fumble during the fourth quarter of the Packers 36-22 win 01 November in Green Bay. White had three of the Packers nine sacks in the game. AFP PHOTO/Joe PICCOLO (Photo by JOE PICCIOLO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOE PICCIOLO/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Chicago Bears: DT Steve McMichael

McMichael was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 1980 draft but went just one season with them. New England’s loss was Chicago’s gain as the Bears signed McMichael and watched him become an anchor of their defensive line for 13 years. McMichael made five All-Pro appearances and was a key member of the 1985 Bears’ defense which is widely regarded as one of the best in NFL history.

Detroit Lions: WR Golden Tate

The Lions haven’t had a ton of free agent success stories but Tate was a notable exception. After spending the first four years of his career in Seattle Tate signed with Detroit to try and become a more regular presence in the offensive game plan. Tate became one of the NFL’s best slot receivers, recording at least 90 catches in four straight seasons and exceeding 1,000 receiving yards in three of those campaigns.

Green Bay Packers: DE Reggie White

One of the greatest players in franchise history, White helped transform the Packers upon his arrival in 1993. White terrorized quarterbacks in Green Bay, where the Packers won a Super Bowl and got to another. Throughout his six years in Green Bay White made the Pro Bowl and an All-Pro roster in each season.

Minnesota Vikings: CB Antoine Winfield

After spurning an offer to sign with the Jets Winfield agreed to a six-year deal to play in Minnesota. The move paid off for the Vikings as Winfield spent the next nine years with the Vikings, who saw him make three straight Pro Bowls from 2008 through 2010. Winfield was also named one of the 50 greatest Vikings in franchise history in 2010.

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