The NFL’s regular season is over, which for most teams, means it’s time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We’ve officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL’s top free agents that include context behind each player’s 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that’s “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let’s check out the projection for Green Bay Packers nickel corner/kick returner, Keisean Nixon
Nixon’s deal will value his returner abilities over his production as a cornerback. A two-time 1st team All-Pro returner. He’s averaged over nine yards per punt return and 26 yards per kick return over the past two years with a touchdown to his name.
In 2023 Nixon played a more outsized role on defense, getting in on over 800 snaps and 13 starts as a slot corner. Allowing 1.17 yards per coverage snap, Nixon was far from great in that role but it does add some positional versatility for the stellar special teamer.
