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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; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass under pressure from San Diego Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws a pass under pressure from San Diego Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /

Melvin Engram (OLB, San Diego Chargers)

It took a few years for things to get on track but it seems the 1st round pick the San Diego Chargers invested in Melvin Ingram is really starting to pay off. After producing double digit sacks for the first time in 2015, the outside linebacker is off to a great start this season with two sacks through week two. With all the talk about Joey Bosa and his future, Chargers fans should really start worrying about what’s going to happen to their actual best pass rusher.

The premium for players who can produce 10 or more sacks every season is among the highest in the NFL. That means Ingram, if he can duplicate what he did a year ago, is looking at upwards of $12 million per season. Probably more if he can push the sack total to 15 or higher. Free agency is all about timing. This could be a big problem for the Chargers. They will have around $20 million in cap space next year. With a number of other free agents to consider, they may have to make sacrifices.

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