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2017 NFL Free Agency: 10 Players In Line For Huge Paydays

By Erik Lambert

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) during the second half at Soldier Field. Philadelphia won 29-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Kerry Hyder (DT, Detroit Lions)

This is not a name people expected to be talking about so early in the season. Why should they? Kerry Hyder was an undrafted free agent for the Detroit Lions who only played one game in 2015. Seems they had this potential ace up their sleeve the whole time. Hyder is off to a roaring start this season, collecting three sacks in his first two games. Neither of which he started. Some might view him as undersized at 6’2″, 280 lbs but there is no denying his ability as an interior pass rusher.

In such cases it stands to reason that Hyder, if he finishes this season strong, will be seeking the biggest possible payday. After all, he’s well within his right to do so after living on such a small rookie contract. Detroit will have around $30 million in cap space. They should be able to retain his services provided they feel the price isn’t too steep. Given his age and ascending talent it feels like this is a player they want to keep, especially given the age of veterans like Haloti Ngata.

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