Undisputed Value is a series that identifies every NFL team's best contract, factoring in dollar value, term, and the player's past and future performance, among other criteria.
Players on rookie contracts aren't being considered.
AFC Best Contracts
East | North | South | West
NFC Best Contracts
East | North | South | West
Arizona Cardinals
Tony Jefferson
Pos: S | Exp: 4th season
2016 stats: 56 tackles, 1 sack, 2 FFs
2016 cap hit: $1,671,000
A number of teams must regret deciding to pass on Jefferson. After failing to land a long-term deal from another team as a restricted free agent, the young defensive back settled for the cheap one-year tender to remain in Arizona. He'll have a lucrative long-term deal in the early stages of free agency next offseason.
Los Angeles Rams
Kenny Britt
Pos: WR | Exp: 8th season
2016 stats: 33 catches, 535 yards, 2 TDs
2016 cap hit: $4,850,000
Britt has flown under the radar for most of his career, with his production falling well short of the expectations his physical gifts create. Now that he sits on pace for his first 1,000-yard season, though, the veteran wideout's salary can be considered a true bargain. Britt is far and away the most reliable pass-catcher for the Los Angeles offense.
San Francisco 49ers
Jeremy Kerley
Pos: WR | Exp: 6th season
2016 stats: 30 catches, 330 yards, 2 TDs
2016 cap hit: $760,000
Underwhelming as the San Francisco passing game may be, having your top target on the books for six figures is quite the deal. Kerley will enter the second half of the season on pace for his most productive year since racking up 827 yards as a sophomore with the New York Jets back in 2012.
Seattle Seahawks
Deshawn Shead
Pos: CB | Exp: 5th season
2016 stats: 45 tackles, 9 PD
2016 cap hit: $600,000
The Seahawks constantly seem to be searching for a cornerback up to the task of working opposite Richard Sherman. After winning the starting job in camp, Shead has been playing at a higher level than anyone could have expected. The 28-year-old could soon end up the latest Seahawks defender to parlay his breakout into a multi-year contract elsewhere.
(Contract details courtesy: Spotrac)
