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
Dallas Cowboys
Morris Claiborne
Pos: CB | Exp: 5th season
2016 stats: 26 tackles, 1 INT, 5 PD
2016 cap hit: $2,687,000
A slow start to his career landed Claiborne a mere one-year deal in re-signing with the Cowboys this past offseason. The timing couldn't have worked out more favorably for Dallas, as the former first-round pick is now starting to make good on his potential as a cover corner. Claiborne's strong season has gone a long way toward helping the defense exceed expectations.
New York Giants
John Jerry
Pos: G | Exp: 7th season
2016 stats: 1 holding penalty, 1 sack allowed
2016 cap hit: $1,900,000
Jerry isn't the most recognizable name on the Giants' dominant interior offensive line, but the group certainly wouldn't be the same without him. A third-round selection of the Miami Dolphins in 2010, Jerry has found a home in New York. He should be a priority to re-sign after a better-late-than-never breakout season.
Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Graham
Pos: DE | Exp: 3rd season
2016 stats: 4 sacks, 25 tackles, 2 FF
2016 cap hit: $5,000,000
Graham is playing at an All-Pro level now that he's back at his natural defensive end spot, combining with the likes of Fletcher Cox to give Philadelphia one of the NFL's most dominant pass-rush units. The four-year, $26-million deal Graham signed to re-up with the Eagles back in 2015 looks like an absolute steal.
Washington Redskins
Mason Foster
Pos: LB | Exp: 6th season
2016 stats: 56 tackles, 1 FF
2016 cap hit: $1,100,000
It's criminal there wasn't more of a market for Foster's services at the beginning of free agency in March. After settling for a one-year deal to re-sign with Washington, the veteran linebacker is again proving to be a highly productive early down player. The defense's awful performances against the run would have been that much worse if not for his consistency on the interior.
(Contract details courtesy: Spotrac)
