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 Dallas Cowboys defensive back, Jayron Kearse.
Jayron Kearse 2024 Contract Projection
Kearse is coming off of perhaps the worst year of his career. Allowing 34 catches on 41 targets, it was the highest catch rate allowed in any season. Combine that with his first year with a missed tackle rate north of 10% and it paints a picture of a player who may be past his peak.
Still Kearse is a veteran with plenty of good years to draw upon and that has a place on an NFL team. The key will be convincing teams he can get back to the stout run defense that was the bedrock of his play for much of his career. His best path forward would be to sign a deal similar to the one Damontae Kazee signed with Pittsburgh last year.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
- Projected Contract: 2 years, $6M, $3.0M APY, $2M GTD
- Year One Cap Hit: $2.0 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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