The legal tampering period produced headline moves that set new valuation benchmarks, a trend underscored by several market-shifting signings and re-signings. Will Anderson Jr.’s three-year extension as the highest-paid non-quarterback adds another high-profile data point, further thinning the pool of available stars and forcing teams to reassess pursuit strategies for remaining free agents. At the same time, there remains value in lower-cost or non-headline acquisitions despite these record contracts.
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