Deebo Samuel 3 year extension

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(08-01-2022, 09:03 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: So it's looking like the wide receiver market has created a few categories now.

The elite veterans, like Kupp, Adams and Hill, are making between 26M and 30M AAV.
The 2nd contract stars, like Brown, Metcalf, McLaurin and Samuel are making between 22M and 25M AAV.
And then there's everyone else. Players like Moore, Godwin, Williams, Kirk, Cooper and Cooks who are good but not elite who are making between 18M and 20M AAV.

I think we have a pretty good idea of what Higgins will cost now that all the high profile second contracts have been signed. It'll likely take about 25M AAV to sign him, maybe more if the cap raises significantly in 2023.

Keep in mind that the Deebo and McLaurin deals are extensions.  Deebo's AAV is actually a little over $18 mil when you factor in that he is playing out the last year of his rookie deal with a $965k salary.  

Also keep in mind that Deebo was Top 3 in the NFL in yards/scrimmage last year and had over 1400 receiving yards.  Higgins is nowhere close to Deebo money at this point in time.