Top 5 NFL contracts on every NFC team

Top 5 NFL contracts: NFC West

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Atlanta Falcons

Mike Davis - 2 years, $5.5 million ($3 million guaranteed)

After a successful 2020 NFL season filling in for the injured Christian McCaffrey, Mike Davis has found a starting role with the Falcons. The Falcons needed every-down running back and received it with Mike Davis. He ran for 642 yards and six touchdowns on 165 attempts.

Deion Jones - 4 years, $57 million ($34 million guaranteed)

Atlanta signed their star linebacker to a four-year extension in 2019. Jones has scored a defensive touchdown in each of the last three seasons. In 2020 he had a career-high in sacks with 4.5.

Grady Jarrett - 4 years, $68 million ($42.5 million guaranteed)

The Atlanta Falcons signed Grady Jarrett to a four-year extension during the 2019 NFL off-season. Jarrett has registered 17.5 sacks for the Falcons defense over the past three seasons. He's the anchor that holds down the Falcons defensive line.

Dante Fowler Jr. - 3 years, $45 million ($29 million guaranteed)

Fowler joined the Falcons during the 2020 NFL off-season. Over the past three seasons, Dante Fowler Jr. has registered 30.5 sacks. He's coming off a 2020 NFL season where he had three sacks and 23 total tackles.

Calvin Ridley - 4 years, $10.9 million ($8.4 million guaranteed)

The Falcons made an excellent decision when they picked up Ridley's fifth-year option. Calvin Ridley is coming off his best season in the NFL in 2020. The former Alabama wideout caught 90 passes for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns.

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Carolina Panthers

Sam Darnold - 5th-year option, $4.7 million

Carolina Panthers traded for former New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold this off-season. Darnold is looking to redeem his NFL career with the Panthers. The former Jets quarterback has thrown for 8,097 yards and 45 touchdowns during his NFL career.

A.J. Bouye - 2 years, $7 million ($3.5 million guaranteed)

Bouye gives the Carolina Panthers a boost at the cornerback position. The Panthers needed help at the corner. A.J. Bouye has posted 14 interceptions over the last eight seasons.

Haason Reddick - 1 year, $6 million ($6 million guaranteed)

Reddick is coming off a career-high season with the Arizona Cardinals. During the 2020 season, Reddick registered a career-high in sacks with 12.5. He added 63 total tackles and 15 tackles for loss.

Jaycee Horn - 4 years, $21.1 million ($21.1 million guaranteed)

After trading for Sam Darnold, the Carolina Panthers didn't need to draft a quarterback. Carolina turned to their second option, which was cornerback Jaycee Horn out of South Carolina. The Panthers are expecting an excellent season from their rookie corner in 2021.

Terrace Marshall - 4 years, $5.7 million ($2.4 million guaranteed)

The Carolina Panthers may have gotten a steal in the 2021 NFL draft in Terrace Marshall. Carolina is getting a wideout that is coming off back-to-back seasons with double-digit touchdowns at LSU. Marshall finished his college career with 1,594 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns on 106 receptions.

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New Orleans Saints

Jameis Winston - 1 year, $5.5 million ($5.5 guaranteed)

New Orleans will have a new starting quarterback for the 2021-2022 NFL season. Jameis Winston re-signed with the Saints this off-season to step into the starting role after Drew Brees retired. Brees left big shoes to fill for Winston.

Alvin Kamara - 5 years, $75 million ($33.8 million guaranteed)

Kamara and the Saints agreed to a five-year extension during the 2020 NFL season. The Saints relied heavily on Alvin Kamara with the injury to Michael Thomas. Kamara led the Saints in rushing and receiving last season.

Trevor Siemian - 1 year, $990,000

The New Orleans Saints signed Siemian to a one-year deal as the third option at quarterback. Siemian has adopted the backup role in the NFL and has been successful with his position. He has thrown for 5,686 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions.

Demario Davis - 3 years, $27 million ($18.3 million guaranteed)

The New Orleans Saints signed Demario Davis to a three-year extension in 2020. Davis will have the opportunity to become a free agent in 2024. He's had most of his success with the New Orleans Saints registering 13 or his 26.5 sacks in New Orleans.

Malcolm Jenkins - 4 years, $32 million ($16.2 million guaranteed)

Jenkins is entering his second season with the Saints after starting his career in New Orleans. Malcolm Jenkins joined the Philadelphia Eagles before he came back to the Saints. He has recorded nine interceptions and seven sacks from his safety position.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tom Brady - 1 year, $25 million (fully guaranteed)

Brady and the Buccaneers agreed to a one-year extension this off-season. Tampa Bay is looking to repeat as Super Bowl champs. Tom Brady has won an NFL record seven Super Bowls.

Chris Godwin - 1 year, $15.9 million (franchise tag)

Tampa Bay had one goal this NFL off-season, to bring the band back together for the 2021 season. Godwin was a significant piece to the Buccaneers Super Bowl-winning roster. For Tampa Bay to repeat, Chris Godwin would need to return in 2021.

Shaquil Barrett - 4 years, $68 million ($34.2 million guaranteed)

Barrett was the main piece to the Buccaneers' defensive success in 2020. Shaquil and fellow linebacker Lavonte David were the two major signings this off-season. Bringing back Barrett solidifies the Buccaneers defense as a significant threat in 2021.

Lavonte David - 2 years, $25 million ($20 million guaranteed)

Like Barrett, Lavonte David played a significant role on the Buccaneers Super Bowl championship defense. Tampa Bay knew coming into this NFL off-season that they were heading into a difficult situation. Re-signing David and Barrett gives the Bucs a great shot at repeating.

Leonard Fournette - 1 year, $3.2 million (fully guaranteed)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaned heavily on Leonard Fournette's 2020-2021 NFL playoff success. "Playoff Lenny" proved his worth with the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has Ronald Jones, but Leonard Fournette was more valuable come playoff time.

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Top 5 NFL contracts: NFC West

Arizona Cardinals

J.J. Watt - 2 years, $28 million ($23 million guaranteed)

J.J. Watt and the Houston Texans mutually separated ways this off-season. Watt was the most significant defensive free agent at the time. Quite a coup for Arizona.

A.J. Green - 1 year, $6 million (fully guaranteed)

The Cincinnati Bengals and A.J. Green parted ways in 2021. Green has one goal in mind heading into the 2021-2022 NFL season, and that's to prove he has a lot left in his tank. A.J. Green should slot in well next to DeAndre Hopkins, giving Kyler Murray another weapon on offense.

James Conner - 1 year, $1.7 million (fully guaranteed)

After the Arizona Cardinals lost their starting running back, Kenyan Drake, to the Raiders, a replacement was the need of the hour. James Conner is a talented running back who comes from a great offensive system in Pittsburgh.

Budda Baker - 4 years, $59 million ($33.1 million guaranteed)

Budda Baker and the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a four-year extension in 2020, which runs until 2025. Baker has had a successful run with the Cardinals since being drafted. He has registered 441 total tackles, 5.5 sacks and two interceptions from his safety position.

Malcolm Butler - 1 year, $3.2 million (fully guaranteed)

The Arizona Cardinals lost their veteran cornerback, Patrick Peterson, to free agency. Heading into the 2021 NFL season, Arizona needed to fill the Peterson-shaped hole. Malcolm Butler is a former Super Bowl champion and an excellent addition to the Cardinals.

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Los Angeles Rams

DeSean Jackson - 1 year, $4.5 million ($2.7 million guaranteed)

After acquiring Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions. The Los Angeles Rams knew they needed a deep threat wide receiver. DeSean Jackson is a crafty veteran with blazing speed and will mesh well with the Rams offense in 2021.

Aaron Donald - 6 years, $135 million ($86.8 million guaranteed)

Donald has been the most dominant defensive lineman in the NFL. He has earned every penny of the massive contract he signed with the Rams. Since being drafted in 2014, Aaron Donald has won four NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards.

Jalen Ramsey - 5 years, $100 million ($71.2 million guaranteed)

The Los Angeles Rams made a massive trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars to acquire Jalen Ramsey in 2019. Ramsey is one of the best corners in the NFL today. He's been selected to four NFL Pro Bowls and has made two NFL All-Pro Teams in his career.

Tyler Higbee - 4 years, $29 million ($15.5 million guaranteed)

Higbee has been the most consistent tight end on the Rams' offense since being drafted. Tyler Higbee has registered three straight seasons with a catch percentage over 70%. Since being drafted, he has caught 173 passes for 1,927 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Darious Williams - 1 year, $4.7 million

The Los Angeles Rams brought back one of their top pass defenders in 2020. Darious Williams had a remarkable season with four interceptions and has been a massive boost to the Rams' secondary. Williams has registered six interceptions in the last two NFL seasons for the Rams defense.

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San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams - 6 years, $138 million ($55.1 million guaranteed)

San Francisco made a significant signing in the 2021 NFL off-season when it agreed to a six-year contract with offensive tackle Trent Williams . Williams is one of the best OTs in the NFL and will be in charge of protecting Trey Lance in 2021.

George Kittle - 5 years, $75 million ($40 million guaranteed)

Kittle and the 49ers agreed to a five-year extension in 2020. The deal has George Kittle under contract until the 2026 NFL off-season. Before the 2020 season, Kittle registered back-to-back seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards.

Arik Armstead - 5 years, $85 million ($40 million guaranteed)

Armstead and the 49ers agreed to a five-year extension in 2020. Arik Armstead is a significant piece of San Francisco's success on defense. He has registered 125 solo tackles and 22.5 sacks in the 78 games he's played with the 49ers.

Alex Mack - 3 years, $14.8 million ($5.6 million guaranteed)

San Francisco added more size and talent to their offensive line in 2021 with Mack. Alex Mack brings some much-needed veteran leadership and talent to the offensive line. Throughout his NFL career, Mack has played at least 80% of offensive snaps for both the Browns and Falcons.

Wayne Gallman - 1 year, $990,000

The San Francisco 49ers added depth to their backfield in 2021 with this one. Wayne Gallman was coming off a successful NFL season with the New York Giants in 2020. Gallman received the bulk of the carries for the Giants and took advantage with 682 yards and six touchdowns on 147 carries.

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Seattle Seahawks

Tyler Lockett - 4 years, $69 million ($37 million guaranteed)

Tyler Lockett has come into his own of late for the Seahawks offense. He's coming off back-to-back seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. Lockett has developed into more than a kick-and-punt returner throughout his time with Seattle.

Chris Carson - 2 years, $10.4 million ($5.5 million guaranteed)

Chris Carson hit the free-agent market but ultimately returned to the Seattle Seahawks in 2021. Carson has helped the Seattle Seahawks' run game since 2018. He's rushed for 3,270 yards and 21 touchdowns on 715 carries.

Gerald Everett - 1 year, $6 million (fully guaranteed)

Gerald Everett came to Seattle from the Los Angeles Rams through free agency. Seattle hasn't had the best of luck with tight ends, but Everett is an excellent signing for the Seahawks. He has caught 127 receptions for 1,389 yards and eight touchdowns in four seasons in the NFL.

Russell Wilson - 4 years, $140 million ($107 million guaranteed)

The Seattle Seahawks can credit Russell Wilson for the majority of their success in recent years. Wilson has been the heart and soul of the Seahawks offense. He's thrown for 33,946 yards and 267 touchdowns throughout his career in Seattle.

Bobby Wagner - 3 years, $54 million ($40.2 million guaranteed)

Wagner and the Seahawks agreed to a three-year extension in 2019. Bobby Wagner is a crucial component of the Seattle Seahawks' success on defense. He's been selected to seven NFL Pro Bowls and six NFL All-Pro Teams with the Seahawks.