5 best NFL 2022 offseason moves that went under the radar

5 sneaky-good moves in the NFL offseason

#3 - Atlanta Falcons re-sign Cordarrelle Patterson

New Orleans Saints v Atlanta Falcons

Cordarrelle Patterson was one of the under-the-radar signings of 2021, joining the Falcons on a one-year $3 million contract. He was expected to play as a return man, mainly as he’d done throughout his career, but Patterson was the heartbeat of the Falcons’ offense in 2021, with 548 rushing yards and 618 receiving yards to go along with 11 total touchdowns.

The former first-round pick was unlucky to miss out on a Pro Bowl appearance but was rewarded for his efforts with a new two-year $10.5 million deal in Atlanta.

#2 - Denver Broncos re-sign Melvin Gordon

Kansas City Chiefs v Denver Broncos

Melvin Gordon split carries with rookie sensation Javonte Williams in 2021, as both backs had outstanding seasons. Gordon went for 918 yards and eight touchdowns on 203 attempts as he balled out and tutored Williams in his first year in the league.

Gordon proved he’s still good enough to be the sole back for a team, so it was a coup for the Broncos to bring him back for the 2022 NFL season on a reasonable one-year $5 million deal.

#1 - Philadelphia Eagles sign James Bradberry

New York Giants v Philadelphia Eagles

Some fans may have missed this transaction altogether, as Bradberry’s release from the New York Giants happened not long after the 2022 NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles picked him up on a one-year $10 million deal as the NFC East rival Giants could not find a trade partner.

Bradberry has been a solid cornerback in the NFL since being drafted in 2016, intercepting 15 passes in 92 games, and making a Pro Bowl appearance in 2020. The Eagles, of course, got a good corner to go opposite Darius Slay, but also having Bradberry’s knowledge of the Giants organization can only benefit the team in 2022.