The ' aggre sivene s in the open market last offseason finally paid big dividends after years of free agency futility. Cornerback A.J. Bouye was signed away from the AFC South rival for $65 million over five years where $26 million was fully guaranteed at signing. Defensive lineman was brought in after spending his entire nine-year career with the . His four-year, $60 million deal had $30 million fully guaranteed at signing.Not only did the Jaguars win in free agency but on the field in 2017. The duo transformed Jacksonville's defense into arguably the NFL's best while earning All-Pro honors. The Jaguars won the AFC South Zander Horvath Jersey and made an appearance in the AFC Championship Game for the first time since the 1999 season.Acquiring quarterback from the for a 2018 second-round pick at last year's late October trading deadline made the relevant again. Garoppolo's five impre sive starts to end the season, in which the 49ers were victorious, were all that was needed to sign the impending free agent to a five-year, $137.5 million contract at the beginning of the offseason. The deal briefly made Garoppolo, who is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during a Week 3 game versus the , the league's highest paid player. For every veteran acquired via free agency or trade that pans out, there are just as many or more that don't. For example, The Texans gave quarterback a four-year, $72 million contract containing $37 million fully guaranteed at the start of free agency in 2016 after just seven career starts. He was supposed to be a significant upgrade at quarterback over . Instead, the Texans defended their AFC South title on the strength of the NFL's top-ranked defense and in spite of the big money free agent.Osweiler ranked near the bottom in a majority of major statistical categories in 2016 before losing his starting job to late in the season. Savage subsequently suffering a concu sion paved the way for Osweiler to return to the lineup in time for the playoffs. More NFL Almost miraculously, the Texans were able to pawn off 2016's biggest free agent bust on the . The Texans had to give the Browns, who were placing a premium on draft capital, their 2018 second round pick and a 2017 sixth round pick in order for Cleveland to take on Osweiler's $16 million fully guaranteed 2017 base salary and his unsecured 2018 and 2019 contract years worth $35 million. A 2017 fourth-rounder was acquired by the Texans from the Browns in return. Cleveland released Osweiler at last season's roster cutdown after being unable to move him to another team despite a willingne s to eat a significant portion of his salary as a part of a deal. Here's a Lance Alworth Jersey look at the early season hits and mi ses with veterans obtained in trades or signed as free agents. Players, such as 49ers running back , offensive guard , cornerback and defensive lineman who suffered significant injuries have been excluded from the mi ses.Hits LAC OLB #52 Contract Value: $141 Million/6 Year ExtensionAverage Yearly Salary: $23.5 MillionContract Guarantees: $90 Million ($34 Million as signing bonus)Fully Guaranteed At Signing: $60 MillionThe 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year has made an immediate impact after the gave up their next two first round picks to get him from the on Labor Day weekend, and a blockbuster contract in the proce s. The league's highest paid non-quarterback won NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for September after generating five sacks, forcing four fumbles and returning an interception for a touchdown in the season's first four games. Mack's dominance has made him a leading candidate to win his second Defensive Player of the Year award and helped put the Bears in playoff contention. MIN QB #8 Contract Value: $84 Million/3 Years (Worth up to $90 Million with incentives)Average Yearly Salary: $28 Gerald Everett Jersey MillionContract Guarantees: $84 MillionFully Guaranteed At Signing: $84 MillionGreat expectations have come with the NFL's first lucrative fully guaranteed veteran contract. Cousins has been up to the task with the league's stingiest defense in 2017 taking a step backwards so far this season. He has been one of the NFL's most productive quarterbacks statistically. Cousins ranks in the top 10 in completion percentage (third), pa sing yards (fifth), touchdown pa ses (tied for eighth) and pa ser rating (10th). He is on pace to throw for 5,123 yards and 32 touchdowns while completing 71.2 percent of his pa ses for a 102.7 pa ser rating, which would all be career highs. Cousins needs to solve his ball security i sues. Five of his six fumbles, which are third most in the NFL, have been Charlie Joiner Jersey recovered by the opposition. Cousins also is tied for the league lead with 11 batted pa ses according to Pro Football Focus, which matches last season's total. DAL WR #3 Contract Value: $81 Million/5 Years (Worth up to $84.5 Million through salary escalators)Average Yearly Salary: $16.2 MillionContract Guarantees: $50.459 MillionFully Guaranteed At Signing: $20.459 MillionThe Rams gave the Patriots their 2018 first round pick (23rd overall) and a 2018 sixth round pick to get Cooks and a 2018 fourth round pick in an April trade. Cooks was impre sive enough in offseason workouts to land a new contract as the start of training camp was approaching before playing a down of football for the Rams. The addition of Cooks to replace , who signed a three-year, $48 million contract with the Chiefs in free agency, and third year quarterback improvement have transformed the Rams into arguably the NFL's most prolific offense. The Rams are leading the league in total offense (464.3 yards per game) and averaging 32.7 points per game, which is almost a field goal more than last year Derwin James Jersey 's squad. The 2017 Rams led the NFL in scoring. Cooks has 28 receptions and 505 receiving yards in six games. He needs 12 catches and 89 more yards to top what Watkins did in 15 games with the Rams last season. PIT TE #85 Contract Value: $13 Million/2 Years (Worth up to $15 Million with incentives)Average Yearly Salary: $6.5 MillionContract Guarantees: $6 Million (Fully Guaranteed)Ebron signed with Indianapolis after the released him in early March to prevent his $8.25 million 2018 fifth-year option from becoming fully guaranteed. He has been an offensive bright spot for the struggling . Ebron is tied for the NFL lead with six touchdown receptions, which is a career best. He is on track for career highs of 80 catches and 869 receiving yards in addition to 16 touchdowns. BUF WR #89 Contract Value: $5 Million/1 Year (Worth up to $6.5 Million with incentives)Contract Guarantees: $4 Mi