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One player each NFL team can’t let hit free agency in 2021

By Russell S. Baxter

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a stop on third down 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 05: Demario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a stop on third down 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 Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 22: Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – DECEMBER 22: Curtis Samuel #10 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /

Carolina Panthers: WR Curtis Samuel

The former second-round pick from Ohio State has seen his playing time and production increase each year since entering the league in 2017. Curtis Samuel comes off a year in which he caught 54 passes for 627 yards and six TDs, plus ran 19 times for 130 yards and one score. It will be interesting to see how he works with Teddy Bridgewater.

Chicago Bears: WR Allen Robinson

He was a key addition to the Chicago offense in 2018 and in two seasons in the Windy City, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Allen Robinson has totaled a combined 153 catches for 1,901 yards and 11 scores. The six-year pro comes off a 2019 campaign in which he snared a career-high 98 balls, good for 1,147 yards and seven touchdowns.

Cincinnati Bengals: S Shawn Williams

The Bengals spent more utilizing free agency this year than any other offseason in memory. One of the club’s key pickups was physical strong safety Vonn Bell, a solid run defender and a big hitter. But Shawn Williams has finished with 100-plus tackles each of the past two seasons. And 12 career interceptions are indicative of his overall game.

Cleveland Browns: RB Kareem Hunt

While he was with the Kansas City Chiefs, he showed his ability and actually led the league in rushing with 1,327 yards and eight scores. Kareem Hunt wound up gaining 1,782 yards from scrimmage and scored 11 touchdowns that year. When he finally got back on the field this year for the Browns, he was a solid complement to Nick Chubb.

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