Jadeveon Clowney, DE: He was signed two weeks into the season and led the team with 8 1/2 sacks. He’s a valuable veteran who gained instant respect in the locker room for his work on and off the field. If he returns, he’ll be 33. What kind of value do you place on that for a player who should be a third-down specialist but emerged as a starter on a bad defense in 2025.
Javonte Williams, RB: He set career-highs in nearly every category for a running back: attempts (252), yards (1,201), rushing touchdowns (11) and yards from scrimmage (1,338). A two- or three-year deal is reasonable for Williamsand if Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah progress in Year 2, you might have a respectable running back room.
George Pickens, WR: The Pro Bowler set career highs with 93 catches for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. What was impressive was his 67.9% catch rate. Now his lateness to meetings, missing the team bus for a game and questions about effort are things you can’t ignore. But he’s with the right team that embraces all of his quirks.