Before free agency began, before the megadeals started flying, before the Giants sent Odell Beckham Jr. packing (to the delight of Browns fans), a future star you may not know signed a deal that brought him to tears.
His name is Denzel Perryman.
NFL team executives and coaches say Perryman, a 26-year-old linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers, has a chance to be one of the league's next defensive greats. He's dealt with injuries over the past two years, but he's now healthy.
Just before free agency began, he signed a two-year, $12 million extension to remain in L.