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 14 games with the Vikings after combining for 21 in his six previous seasons.
In each of those cases, the player benefited from jumping to a better situation.