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Trying to get a sensible explanation elicits a wide range of responses. Some blame a temporary lull similar to what running backs experienced in recent years. Good safety depth in the draft didn't help. One NFL executive floated a theory that safeties are easy to hide if a team would rather spend big on corners and pass-rushers in today's speed game.
Safety In Numbers
Here's a look at the total worth of the top three contracts for safeties in free agency over the past five years.
Year Total Avg.
2018 $37.7M $12.56M
2017 $90.5M $30.16M
2016 $97M $33.33M
2015 $71.75M $23.9M
2014 $107M $35.6M
2013 $62.5M $20.8M
Trying to get a sensible explanation elicits a wide range of responses. Some blame a temporary lull similar to what running backs experienced in recent years. Good safety depth in the draft didn't help. One NFL executive floated a theory that safeties are easy to hide if a team would rather spend big on corners and pass-rushers in today's speed game.
Safety In Numbers
Here's a look at the total worth of the top three contracts for safeties in free agency over the past five years.
Year Total Avg.
2018 $37.7M $12.56M
2017 $90.5M $30.16M
2016 $97M $33.33M
2015 $71.75M $23.9M
2014 $107M $35.6M
2013 $62.5M $20.8M
