The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman, Calais Campbell.
Calais Campbell 2024 Contract Projection
Campbell is aging like the finest of wines. At 37-years-old and working on a one-year, $7.5 million deal, he logged his most snaps and sacks since 2019. Campbell’s unique combination of size, length and versatility helped transform a Falcons defense from a below-average unit into one of the better squads in the NFL.
Coming off of his best year in some time and still looking for a Super Bowl to add to his storied accomplishments, he should be able to seek a small raise from his 2023 salary, while finding multiple suitors from likely playoff-contenders.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- Projected Contract: 1 year, $8.5 million, $8.5M APY, $8.5M GTD
- Year One Cap Hit: $2.9 million
Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.
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