8 of the riskiest signings in NFL free agency that could backfire quickly

Actively participating in NFL free agency does not come without its risks when you start throwing around money. There’s a very good reason that a lot of teams usually only use the open-market period to fill in some depth and sand over minor holes while focusing on the draft as a foundation. There are almost too many players to count, too many horror stories who got the bag and then cratered production-wise before petering out accordingly.

Call it an educated guess, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see the same thing happen after 2024 NFL free agency.

READ MORE 2024 NFL FREE AGENCY:

• Where the top 102 free agents have signed
• The biggest moves from Day 3 of the acquisition period
• Winners and losers from a wild Day 2 (Derrick Henry on the Ravens?!)

Let’s unpack some of the guys who NFL teams might regret taking a shot on/backing up their Brinks truck for. All salary numbers are courtesy of Over The Cap.