NY Jets, C.J. Mosley Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The NY Jets, in 2019, signed linebacker C.J. Mosley to a five-year contract worth $85 million. $43 million of that contract was fully guaranteed, with $51 million in overall guarantees.
It was the type of deal reserved for a game-changing player. The Jets broke the bank for what they thought would be the quarterback of their defense for years to come.
At the time, the Baltimore Ravens badly wanted to retain Mosley — their franchise regarded him as their top priority in free agency.