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 Cincinnati Bengals cornerback, Chidobe Awuzie.
Chidobe Awuzie 2024 Contract Projection
Awuzie has battled back from a torn ACL in 2022 and he is a consistent performer, allowing 1.09 yards per coverage snap over the past three years.
His ball skills have receded, recently, as he has not recorded an interception since 2021. He also has just 11 passes defensed over the past two years. Regardless, Awuzie should find multiple suitors in free agency looking for a solid complementary piece to help shore up their secondary with a consistent performer.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- Projected Contract: 1 years, $8.5 million, $8.5 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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