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 Seattle Seahawks offensive guard Damien Lewis.
Damien Lewis 2024 Contract Projection
Although he has been a starter since he was drafted in 2020, Lewis had his real breakout year when the Seattle Seahawks shocked the NFL world in 2022 and rode Geno Smith to a playoff appearance. That year, Lewis managed an extremely impressive 98.2 pass blocking efficiency rating, only allowing 19 total pressures in the regular season. Lewis is a big-bodied mauler that won All-Rookie Team honors from the Pro Football Writers Association, and despite a slightly down 2023 season, showcased flashes of significant upside throughout the course of his rookie contract.
Lewis would be wise to keep the contract length at three years since he won’t be pushing pricing boundaries, and get back to the free agent well while he’s young enough to sign another significant multi-year deal.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- 3 years, $25.5 million, $8.5 million APY, $16.5 million GTD
- Year One Cap Hit $3.5 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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