The 2024 NFL season turned out to be the year of the impact free agent . The Eagles won Super Bowl LIX with two signings -- running back Saquon Barkley and linebacker Zack Baun -- playing starring roles. Tailback Derrick Henry joined the Ravens and looked five years younger overnight. The most shocking success story might have been quarterback Sam Darnold , who won nearly as many games with the Vikings (14) as he did in six previous pro seasons (21).

In each of those cases, the standout player benefited from jumping to a better situation. Barkley went from a dismal Giants offense to play behind Philadelphia's dominant offensive line. Henry benefited by being in the same backfield as dual-threat passer Lamar Jackson . Baun was moved back to linebacker by Eagles coordina

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