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&lt;&gt;Which NFL players have made themselves money with a big first month?Kansas City ChiefsLewis' 2 HRs put 'win' in Twins; slide ends at 18Minnesota TwinsRodgers 'attacking' rehab, eyes return this seasonNew York JetsNuggets' jabs have Reaves, Lakers eyeing openerLos Angeles LakersGiants' Schmitz, Bellinger injured on 'tush push'New York GiantsGM backs Rangers, rips reporter's 'classless' postHouston AstrosBulls' Ball insists he'll play again: 'I'm only 25'Chicago BullsChicago tries to lure Messi fans amid injury doubtPower failure led to ex-NFL TE's fatal plane crashNew England PatriotsWild Card Series: Live updates, analysis and takeaways from Day 1Arizona DiamondbacksWeek 5 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest issues on defenseKansas City ChiefsRookie QB tracker: C.J. 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Will St. John's make noise? ... and moreDuke Blue DevilsThe women's college basketball offseason in five minutes: Everything you need to knowLSU TigersThe secret's out: Take Kubo is thrilling all of LaLiga, except those who overlooked himThe VAR Review: What went wrong for Luis Diaz's offside goalVAR's wildest moments: Diaz offside, Griezmann goal ruled outTransfer Talk: Man United target Silva, Todibo to fix defence75 things for NASCAR's 75th anniversary: Weirdest announcementsThe week in tennis: Players voice new concerns, Djokovic wins in another sport, and more2023 CFB Week 6: Betting odds and lines for Top 25MMA storylines to watch for the rest of 2023: Rematches galore, vacant titles aplentyFantasy basketball: Six players ready to make a big leap in year twoFantasy basketball: Six rookies to draft and eight others to keep an eye onGoalie tandem fantasy picks: Which player to draft2023-24 fantasy hockey draft kit: Strategy, advice, moreEXCLUSIVE CONTENTGet ESPN+The NFL is experiencing a sack explosion in 2024, a theme that very much aligns with a loaded free agency class of defensive linemen and edge rushers.Fifteen NFL teams have at least 12 sacks through four games, putting them on pace for 50-plus quarterback takedowns. The league never has produced more than four teams above the 50-sack threshold in a given year. Perhaps offensive lines will adjust and numbers will dwindle, but for now elite pass rushers are getting to the quarterback.That includes several players who are set to hit free agency in March. The old adage in scouting circles is free agency means paying "B" players "A" dollars. But this year, "A" players will be available, assuming their teams don't keep them via the franchise tag or extensions. And many of them play the positions that come at a premium cost -- including defensive tackle, defensive end and outside linebacker.And, yes, the skill positions are loaded, too. The trio of franchise-tagged running backs -- Saquon Barkley (Giants), Josh Jacobs (Raiders) and Tony Pollard (Cowboys) -- will be on the market. Receiver is a much stronger market than a year ago. At least eight safeties can come in and start at a high level.After consulting with people around the league, we assess who's making money with their early season play, which sneaky good players will get paid, who's in line for big-money extensions and who needs to pick up the pace to ensure a stronger free agency.Some names don't need to be listed and will still secure strong contracts. Cincinnati receiver Tee Higgins comes to mind. He's got 129 yards through four weeks, but many teams consider him a No. 1-type talent. Plus, Cincinnati's entire offensive operation has been a mess. Higgins will do very well.But others have made a compelling case for teams to look deeper into their wallets over the next six months.Jump to:Top performers among free agents-to-beUnsung players getting paidNot FAs, but will get big dealsMore free agent QB stockNeed a better OctoberContinue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo.Continue ReadingAlready an ESPN+ subscriber? 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&lt;&gt;Which NFL players have made themselves money with a big first month?Kansas City ChiefsLewis' 2 HRs put 'win' in Twins; slide ends at 18Minnesota TwinsRodgers 'attacking' rehab, eyes return this seasonNew York JetsNuggets' jabs have Reaves, Lakers eyeing openerLos Angeles LakersGiants' Schmitz, Bellinger injured on 'tush push'New York GiantsGM backs Rangers, rips reporter's 'classless' postHouston AstrosBulls' Ball insists he'll play again: 'I'm only 25'Chicago BullsChicago tries to lure Messi fans amid injury doubtPower failure led to ex-NFL TE's fatal plane crashNew England...

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