NFC West free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

Three weeks into NFL free agency, the NFC West is making noise — with big swings, bold bets and a few head-scratchers.

With that in mind, here's a look at each team's best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave. (Contract figures are from Spotrac).

Arizona Cardinals

Best signing: G Isaac Seumalo (three years, $31.5M) | The Cardinals needed an upgrade to their interior offensive line, and they got that with the veteran Seumalo. A three-year commitment seems a bit much for a 32-year-old who has missed seven games over the past two seasons. However, his 3.7% pressure rate allowed in 2025 was the lowest among all guards (min. 250 pass blocks), per Next Gen Stats.

Worst signing: QB Gardner Minshew (one year, $5.75M) | Kyler Murray landed with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, leaving the Cardinals in search of a new QB. Not only did they whiff on Malik Willis and Jimmy Garoppolo, but they signed Minshew as the backup to Jacoby Brissett. Given Minshew's 17-30 record as a starter and a recent left knee injury, that does not sound like a beneficial move.

Free agent to target: DT Calais Campbell | The 39-year-old began his career with the Cardinals and is coming off a one-year deal with the franchise last season. His age is certainly a question, but he has not missed a start the past three seasons and recorded the second-most sacks (6.5) on the team in 2025.

Los Angeles Rams

Best signing: CB Jaylen Watson (three years, $51M) | The two-time Super Bowl champion with the Chiefs has amassed 178 tackles and 24 passes defended in four seasons and brings his 6-foot-2 frame and playmaking ability to the secondary. Along with the trade for former Kansas City cornerback Trent McDuffie, the Rams wasted no time addressing an area of need going into the offseason. 

Worst signing: TBD | You could argue the Rams have not made a huge misstep in free agency. They have strengthened their secondary with the addition of Watson and McDuffie and addressed special- teams concerns by adding long snapper Joe Cardona and linebacker Grant Stuard.

Free agent to target: QB Jimmy Garoppolo | The Rams have signed Garoppolo to back-to-back one-year deals, so it would not be a surprise if they do so again. Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP season, but he began the 2025 season with injury concerns, so bringing Garoppolo back for another season would be smart.

San Francisco 49ers

Best signing: Mike Evans (three years, $42.4M) | The 49ers needed aid at wide receiver, and that is exactly what they got with the veteran Evans. A left hamstring issue and broken collarbone limited him to just 368 yards receiving last season. With questions at WR, though, this was a move worth making.

Worst signing: CB Nate Hobbs (one year, $3.5M) | Hobbs' play was not exactly the most encouraging with the Green Bay Packers last season. While he played some snaps at nickel, the majority of his snaps were at corner, where he allowed 12 of his 19 targets to be completed for 190 yards and a below-average 131.5 QB rating. 

Free agent to target: Guard Joel Bitonio | Left guard is a position the 49ers still must address, making the 34-year-old Bitonio a potential fit. His future is up in the air as he contemplates retirement, but he is exactly the type of player San Francisco needs. According to Pro Football Focus, his overall grade (70.7) and pass-block grade (75.7) were both well above average last season.

Seattle Seahawks

Best signing: CB Josh Jobe (three years, $24 million) | Jobe was a key part of Seattle's league-leading scoring defense (16.9 PPG), making the decision to re-sign him a no-brainer. Of all outside corners, Jobe allowed the fourth-lowest completion rate (47.7%, min. 50 targets) and the fourth-fewest yards per target (5.4), per Next Gen Stats.

Worst signing: RB Emanuel Wilson (one year, $1.595M) | The addition of Wilson provides needed depth after Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs. However, with Zach Charbonnet recovering from a torn left ACL, Wilson's 5-foot-10 frame and history as a backup do not signal an immediate fix.

Free agent to target: RB Joe Mixon | Mixon did not play at all in 2025 because of a right foot/ankle injury. While that has hurt his value, it gives a team like Seattle a chance to pick up a bargain by signing a veteran who has surpassed 1,000 yards rushing in five of his eight seasons.