No. 5: Running Back Eddie Lacy
Contract: One year, $4.25 million
Ah Eddie Lacy. This was a polarizing move at the time, as Lacy was coming off a serious ankle injury in 2016 that limited him to just five games, but he had averaged 5.1 yards per carry and was still just entering his age 27 season – after rushing for over 1,000 yards in each of his first two campaigns.
The Seahawks signed Lacy to help replace Thomas Rawls, who was supposed to replace Marshawn Lynch. Lacy’s deal included $2.86 million in guaranteed money, and had the infamous weight clauses that were in place to help him come into the season in playing shape.
That did not come to fruition, as Lacy showed up overweight and with lingering issues stemming from his ankle injury. In nine games, and three starts, Lacy racked up a pitiful 2.6 yards per carry and no touchdowns in 2017 for the Seahawks – and he has yet to appear in an NFL game since.