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Falcons' costly free-agent blunders revealed
6 Mar
Summary
- Kirk Cousins' $180M deal ranked 17th worst free agent signing.
- Dante Fowler Jr.'s $45M contract placed 45th on the list.
- Falcons' massive investments yielded minimal on-field production.
Two significant free-agent acquisitions by the Atlanta Falcons have been identified among the 50 worst deals in NFL history. Kirk Cousins' four-year, $180 million contract, including $100 million guaranteed, was ranked 17th. Initially seeming justified due to previous success and the team's quarterback struggles, the deal soured as the Falcons faltered in the latter half of the season.
Dante Fowler Jr.'s three-year, $45 million contract with $29 million guaranteed, signed in 2020, was placed at 45th on the list. Despite expectations of him anchoring the pass rush, Fowler provided limited production during his tenure with the team.
The Falcons' substantial financial commitments to both Cousins and Fowler ultimately resulted in disappointing returns, underscoring the inherent risks associated with high-stakes free-agent signings in the NFL.
