Which players can reset markets in the free agency period?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 01: Running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 49ers defeated the Raiders 37-34 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Which players can reset markets in the free agency period?

Josh Jacobs, RB

Currently, the top contract for the running back position belongs to Christian McCaffrey. His contract sits at $16,015,853 per year, which is the top number among all running backs. The most expensive contract overall belongs to Ezekiel Elliott, who has a $90 million deal.

Could Josh Jacobs pass both of those numbers? I think so. I do not think Saquon Barkley will come close. He’s a full year older than Jacobs, has injury history, and is in an interesting situation with his teammate, Daniel Jones.

The New York Giants likely want to pay both, but I think they’ll try to re-sign both under fair, non record breaking deals.

I do think Josh Jacobs can get a contract extension worth more than what CMC has on a per-year basis, which would reset the market, but I do not think he could hit or eclipse the $90 million that Elliott is signed for.

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