5 players in Super Bowl LVII who could make the most money in 2023
4. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Kansas City Chiefs
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JuJu Smith-Schuster cashing in during the 2023 NFL Free Agency period would not be without merit. He didn’t post gaudy numbers, by any stretch, but Smith-Schuster quietly had his best season since 2018 when he made the Pro Bowl with the Steelers.
He caught over 77 percent of his targets and even with six drops, he still managed a QB rating when the ball was thrown his way of 102.5. With a big game against the Philadelphia Eagles’ vaunted secondary, Smith-Schuster would likely have teams lining up to get him on a 1-2 year deal in free agency at $12 million per more a season.
5. James Bradberry, CB, Philadelphia Eagles
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For the past four seasons, James Bradberry has had at least three interceptions. He’s done that as a member of the Panthers, Giants, and Eagles. In a league that has essentially 96 starting positions for cornerbacks (considering most teams spend the majority of their time in nickel), it’s mind-boggling that Bradberry has changed teams three times in the last four years.
Under Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, Bradberry has thrived and was named second-team All-Pro. Bradberry’s big season will earn him a huge contract anyway, but a big game against Mahomes and the Chiefs? You can tack on a few million per year to his next deal.
Given the fact that Bradberry is already going to be 30 next year, this will likely be his last big contract. He’s going to need to make this one count.