Which free-agent signings from last offseason paid immediate -- and enormous -- dividends to NFL teams? Bucky Brooks provides his top 10, with half of the featured players preparing for this weekend's Divisional Round.

Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels were first and second in quarterback rushing yards (915 and 891) and missed tackles forced (45 and 40) during the regular season. Jalen Hurts (61), Daniels (55), Josh Allen (51), and Jackson (46) were the top four quarterbacks in first downs on running plays.

The Bengals, Cowboys and Dolphins are among those well-positioned for a better year ahead — if they make the right moves.

It’s pretty rare we get off-ball linebackers taken high in the NFL Draft, and 2025 is no exception with none expected to be taken in the first round. Just a note, if you’re looking for pass-rushing outside linebackers,