Projecting Cincinnati Bengals CB Chidobe Awuzie's contract for upcoming 2024 NFL free agency

The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months. We've officially come up with […]

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The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.



NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.

We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.

So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Cincinnati Bengals cornerback, Chidobe Awuzie.

Chidobe Awuzie 2024 Contract Projection

Chidobe Awuzie
Jan 9, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Trayvon Henderson (41) celebrates with cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (22) and wide receiver Stanley Morgan (17) and cornerback Eli Apple (20) after scoring on a fumble recovery during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Awuzie has battled back from a torn ACL in 2022 and he is a consistent performer, allowing 1.09 yards per coverage snap over the past three years.

His ball skills have receded, recently, as he has not recorded an interception since 2021. He also has just 11 passes defensed over the past two years. Regardless, Awuzie should find multiple suitors in free agency looking for a solid complementary piece to help shore up their secondary with a consistent performer.

  • Franchise Tag Likelihood: Low
  • Projected Contract: 1 years, $8.5 million, $8.5 APY, $8.5M GTD
  • Year One Cap Hit: $2.9 million

Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.