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NFL 2019: Tom Brady, Michael Bennett headline All-Bargain Team

By Randy Gurzi

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots runs the ball in the second half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots runs the ball in the second half during Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – DECEMBER 23: Rashard Higgins #81 of the Cleveland Browns dives for a touchdown in front of Darius Phillips #23 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Wide Receiver: Rashard Higgins, Cleveland Browns

Contract: One year, $2.025 million

After his rookie contract ended, Rashard Higgins signed a one-year tender with the Browns for just over $2 million. That was a smart move for both sides as he was showing signs of coming into his own last season. He finished with 572 yards and four touchdowns off 39 receptions, which gives him a lot of hope for a big campaign in 2019.

A former fifth-round pick, Higgins should be heavily involved in the offense this year for Cleveland. He’s a solid route runner who can make contested catches look easy at times. He won’t be underpaid for long, but as of now, he is.

Wide Receiver: Julian Edelman, New England Patriots

Contract: Two years, $11 million

Julian Edelman ended up with a lot of guarantees in his deal as he was given a $5 million signing bonus, plus his 2018 season was fully guaranteed. On top of that, there’s another $2 million in injury guarantees as well. Still, for what he brings that’s nothing. In all honesty, the Pats could have fully guaranteed his whole deal and it would still be the biggest steal at the position.

Edelman isn’t the type of player who will wow with his stats, but he continually pulls in clutch plays for quarterback Tom Brady. He’s arguably the best slot receiver in the game and deserves much more than he’s being paid.

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