Locking down elite young non-quarterback talent requires preemptively resetting the positional market.
Faced with future salary cap inflation, NFL front offices are locking down premium young wide receivers, running backs, and linemen through historic, market-topping extensions.
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The Eagles and Bears proactively reset the markets for offensive and defensive tackles to lock down their elite young line talent before prices could escalate further.
New Orleans signed Chris Olave to a massive $132 million extension to preemptively secure their premier receiver before market prices rose higher.
NFL franchises are paying historic, market-topping premiums to secure their elite young running backs early.