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NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers: Expert Picks on Best and Worst Moves

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ESPN's 15 NFL experts have weighed in on the best and worst moves from the first two weeks of free agency. The Rams' acquisition of cornerback Jaylen Watson and the Chiefs signing running back Kenneth Walker III emerged as top picks, while the Colts' $116 million deal for Alec Pierce drew criticism. Experts praised the Vikings' bargain signing of quarterback Kyler Murray at the veteran minimum.

Several teams made strategic upgrades, with the Titans adding defensive end John Franklin-Myers for their pass rush and the Rams trading for Trent McDuffie to bolster their secondary. The Giants' three-year, $40 million deal for tight end Isaiah Likely was seen as a smart investment for young quarterback Jaxson Dart. Meanwhile, the Bengals' signing of defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and the Bills' three-year, $29 million guaranteed deal for edge rusher Bradley Chubb raised eyebrows among analysts.

The most puzzling moves included the Commanders signing running back Jerome Ford despite having Rachaad White and the Falcons' one-year, $1.3 million deal for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Cowboys' trade for edge rusher Rashan Gary at $19.5 million per season also drew skepticism. As free agency winds down, teams are now positioning themselves for the upcoming NFL Draft, where many of these offseason moves will be tested.