2022 Nfl Final Roster Cuts 32 Takeaways Include Pressure On Trey Lance Eagles Upgrade And More

The pressure is on Trey Lance. Actions speak louder than words, and the 49ers happily welcoming Jimmy Garoppolo to a revised contract suggests Kyle Shanahan can’t completely let go of his oft-injured flame. Yes, quarterback insurance is a must. But imagine you’re Lance, now having your predecessor back in the room as you try to not only win games but also win over everyone in and around the team.
The Eagles have upgraded basically every position they need after trading for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the dynamic former Saints corner. Gardner-Johnson will step in as the starting safety in a secondary that will also feature Darius Slay and James Bradberry. Maybe it’s not wrong to buy into the Philly hype.
It’s James Cook’s season in Buffalo, with pass rusher Duke Johnson on the loose. Devin Singletary and Zack Moss will remain the top traditional backs, but the rookie is now ready for a legitimate role.
Dameon Pierce is even more poised to make some noise at RB, with former Colts star Marlon Mack among those cut. The new Florida product should be an easy pick to handle the top job, with Rex Burkhead as the complement.
Malik Willis’ preseason electricity was far from wasted, with the Titans cutting Logan Woodside as Ryan Tannehill’s top backup. Quietly, this situation bears similarities to the Lance-Garoppolo pairing of 2021. It’s probably only a matter of time until Tennessee has an itch for Willis’ athleticism under center.
The Cowboys don’t value the backup QB position. After cutting all three Dak Prescott backups (Cooper Rush, Will Grier, Ben DiNucci), they reportedly plan to bring at least one back once they can move other veterans to injured reserve. That means they think they’ll be available, which means everyone else around the NFL thinks very little of them. Which is fine if you think any extended loss of Dak means the season is doomed anyway. Legitimate No. 2 can go too far, though.
Josh McDaniels doesn’t care about the investments of the Jon Gruden-Mike Mayock era. Cutting 2021 first-rounder Alex Leatherwood is an admission of a bad gamble at right tackle, but trading Trayvon Mullen, a 24-year-old starting cornerback, is the endorsement of a rebuilt secondary headlined by Rock Ya-Sin.
The Jaguars actually have a deeper receiving corps, as evidenced by the release of Laquon Treadwell, who emerged as Trevor Lawrence’s favorite target in 2021.
The Dolphins will need extra effort from former champ Noah Igbinoghene with Byron Jones out for at least four games with an Achilles injury. Or just more big plays from Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland.
Speaking of major CB injuries in the AFC East, it’s time for Kaiir Elam to make an early impact in Buffalo, where All-Pro Tre’Davious White is also guaranteed to miss at least four games as he recovers from an ACL tear.
The inclusion of Brian Robinson Jr. on the Commanders’ active roster just days after being shot in an attempted carjacking, confirms he’s on track for a big role in their offense. The rookie seemingly surpassed Antonio Gibson as Washington’s primary ball carrier as the summer progressed.
The Panthers are built to play some solid football. They already had Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore, and now Laviska Shenault was released from Jacksonville via trade as a sharpshooter for Baker Mayfield.
Taking a cue from their NFC East brethren in Dallas, the Giants are rolling the dice on health and QB depth, cutting the cord on Davis Webb’s second stint in town to leave Daniel Jones with just one struggling Tyrod Taylor. Then again, Webb could very well return to the practice squad.
Josh Gordon’s NFL career may be over after he was released by the Chiefs, who were eager to add WR this offseason after dealing Tyreek Hill. Now 31, he has caught all 12 passes in 17 games over the past three seasons.
Tyler Johnson’s career may be just getting started The former fifth-round pick was a surprise out of a packed Buccaneers WR room. A big threat coming out of Minnesota, he figures to be a hot target as a development option after two relatively quiet years in Tampa Bay.
It’s safe to count on decent workloads for both Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert in Miami, where the Dolphins said goodbye to Sony Michel before the former Patriots and Rams standout took a snap in the regular season. Edmonds got paid well to leave Arizona in the spring, and Mossert has a history working under Mike McDaniel. Check the opt-in box to confirm you want to join.

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While RBs are as replaceable as ever (see: Michel, Sony), the veteran market has a new plug-and-play option in Phillip Lindsay, who couldn’t crack the Colts behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines. At RB2 or RB3, you can do a lot worse.
Justin Fields still has a nasty WR corps beyond Darnell Mooney, and Chicago keeping seven on the 53-man roster just proves it, with Velus Jones Jr., Byron Pringle and N’Keal Harry — none of them are overly encouraging. own — all hit and candidates to hit IR.
The Jets weren’t happy with any trade offers they might have gotten for Denzel Mims, the former second-rounder who was taken in the preseason finale. But there’s still time to hang him before — or early — the 2022 season.
Pittsburgh is a little better on the perimeter after swapping draft picks with some low-end veterans: Jesse Davis at guard and Malik Reed on the edge. The former started every O-line position except center during a four-year stretch with the Dolphins, and Reed quietly racked up 13 sacks in his final two seasons with the Broncos.
Shaquille Leonard, formerly Darius, is on track to miss minimal time after avoiding a Physically Unable to Perform designation. He had back surgery this summer. A trip to the IR is not out of the question, but seems more far-fetched.
The Vikings weren’t really happy with Kellen Mond’s development, cutting the former third-rounder just one year into his career and handing the No. 2 spot behind Kirk Cousins to newly acquired Nick Mullens.
The Broncos still see something in Brett Rypien, who will be Russell Wilson’s backup after Josh Johnson’s release. Or else they plan an additional move at the position after cuts from other teams.
The Lions, like their rivals in Minnesota, weren’t happy with what was going on at the backup QB spot, cutting former Packers backup Tim Boyle and temporarily turning to David Blough as Jared Goff insurance. Gulp?
Jalen Reagor may very well have a future in Philadelphia. The 2020 first-rounder, relegated to an almost non-existent role with AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith giving the WR some real juice, survived the final cuts and may be better off without the pressure of playing atop the depth chart, Nelson years Agholor before.
Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen may be a safer-than-expected bet to return this season, despite a serious knee injury during camp. That’s because Tampa Bay reportedly cut veteran safety Logan Ryan with the intention of moving Jensen on IR soon, re-signing Ryan and hoping to designate Jensen for a regular season return.
OJ Howard might not have been the weapon everyone envisioned coming out of Alabama. If it wasn’t evident during his run with the Buccaneers, it might be now after the Bills cut him after one summer.
Mike McDaniel believes in Skylar Thompson’s potential. The rookie seventh-rounder dominated the preseason, earning a 53-man spot behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater instead of being waived for a possible move to the practice squad.
Chargers cornerback JC Jackson may be ready sooner rather than later, avoiding the PUP despite recently undergoing ankle surgery that was expected to sideline him for up to a month. He’s still an official chance to suit up for Week 1.
Lance McCutcheon’s preseason was no fluke, at least in the eyes of Sean McVay, who is keeping the undrafted Montana State product in his WR room while Van Jefferson recovers from knee surgery.
The Chiefs’ RB room is as unpredictable as ever, with former Bucs starter Ronald Jones securing a job despite a slow start to camp and the preseason. He could split time with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco.
It’s finally okay to go for real football. Let’s go!

title: “2022 Nfl Final Roster Cuts 32 Takeaways Include Pressure On Trey Lance Eagles Upgrade And More Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-23” author: “Samantha Cabral”

The pressure is on Trey Lance. Actions speak louder than words, and the 49ers happily welcoming Jimmy Garoppolo to a revised contract suggests Kyle Shanahan can’t completely let go of his oft-injured flame. Yes, quarterback insurance is a must. But imagine you’re Lance, now having your predecessor back in the room as you try to not only win games but also win over everyone in and around the team.
The Eagles have upgraded basically every position they need after trading for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the dynamic former Saints corner. Gardner-Johnson will step in as the starting safety in a secondary that will also feature Darius Slay and James Bradberry. Maybe it’s not wrong to buy into the Philly hype.
It’s James Cook’s season in Buffalo, with pass rusher Duke Johnson on the loose. Devin Singletary and Zack Moss will remain the top traditional backs, but the rookie is now ready for a legitimate role.
Dameon Pierce is even more poised to make some noise at RB, with former Colts star Marlon Mack among those cut. The new Florida product should be an easy pick to handle the top job, with Rex Burkhead as the complement.
Malik Willis’ preseason electricity was far from wasted, with the Titans cutting Logan Woodside as Ryan Tannehill’s top backup. Quietly, this situation bears similarities to the Lance-Garoppolo pairing of 2021. It’s probably only a matter of time until Tennessee has an itch for Willis’ athleticism under center.
The Cowboys don’t value the backup QB position. After cutting all three Dak Prescott backups (Cooper Rush, Will Grier, Ben DiNucci), they reportedly plan to bring at least one back once they can move other veterans to injured reserve. That means they think they’ll be available, which means everyone else around the NFL thinks very little of them. Which is fine if you think any extended loss of Dak means the season is doomed anyway. Legitimate No. 2 can go too far, though.
Josh McDaniels doesn’t care about the investments of the Jon Gruden-Mike Mayock era. Cutting 2021 first-rounder Alex Leatherwood is an admission of a bad gamble at right tackle, but trading Trayvon Mullen, a 24-year-old starting cornerback, is the endorsement of a rebuilt secondary headlined by Rock Ya-Sin.
The Jaguars actually have a deeper receiving corps, as evidenced by the release of Laquon Treadwell, who emerged as Trevor Lawrence’s favorite target in 2021.
The Dolphins will need extra effort from former champ Noah Igbinoghene with Byron Jones out for at least four games with an Achilles injury. Or just more big plays from Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland.
Speaking of major CB injuries in the AFC East, it’s time for Kaiir Elam to make an early impact in Buffalo, where All-Pro Tre’Davious White is also guaranteed to miss at least four games as he recovers from an ACL tear.
The inclusion of Brian Robinson Jr. on the Commanders’ active roster just days after being shot in an attempted carjacking, confirms he’s on track for a big role in their offense. The rookie seemingly surpassed Antonio Gibson as Washington’s primary ball carrier as the summer progressed.
The Panthers are built to play some solid football. They already had Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore, and now Laviska Shenault was released from Jacksonville via trade as a sharpshooter for Baker Mayfield.
Taking a cue from their NFC East brethren in Dallas, the Giants are rolling the dice on health and QB depth, cutting the cord on Davis Webb’s second stint in town to leave Daniel Jones with just one struggling Tyrod Taylor. Then again, Webb could very well return to the practice squad.
Josh Gordon’s NFL career may be over after he was released by the Chiefs, who were eager to add WR this offseason after dealing Tyreek Hill. Now 31, he has caught all 12 passes in 17 games over the past three seasons.
Tyler Johnson’s career may be just getting started The former fifth-round pick was a surprise out of a packed Buccaneers WR room. A big threat coming out of Minnesota, he figures to be a hot target as a development option after two relatively quiet years in Tampa Bay.
It’s safe to count on decent workloads for both Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert in Miami, where the Dolphins said goodbye to Sony Michel before the former Patriots and Rams standout took a snap in the regular season. Edmonds got paid well to leave Arizona in the spring, and Mossert has a history working under Mike McDaniel. Check the opt-in box to confirm you want to join.

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While RBs are as replaceable as ever (see: Michel, Sony), the veteran market has a new plug-and-play option in Phillip Lindsay, who couldn’t crack the Colts behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines. At RB2 or RB3, you can do a lot worse.
Justin Fields still has a nasty WR corps beyond Darnell Mooney, and Chicago keeping seven on the 53-man roster just proves it, with Velus Jones Jr., Byron Pringle and N’Keal Harry — none of them are overly encouraging. own — all hit and candidates to hit IR.
The Jets weren’t happy with any trade offers they might have gotten for Denzel Mims, the former second-rounder who was taken in the preseason finale. But there’s still time to hang him before — or early — the 2022 season.
Pittsburgh is a little better on the perimeter after swapping draft picks with some low-end veterans: Jesse Davis at guard and Malik Reed on the edge. The former started every O-line position except center during a four-year stretch with the Dolphins, and Reed quietly racked up 13 sacks in his final two seasons with the Broncos.
Shaquille Leonard, formerly Darius, is on track to miss minimal time after avoiding a Physically Unable to Perform designation. He had back surgery this summer. A trip to the IR is not out of the question, but seems more far-fetched.
The Vikings weren’t really happy with Kellen Mond’s development, cutting the former third-rounder just one year into his career and handing the No. 2 spot behind Kirk Cousins to newly acquired Nick Mullens.
The Broncos still see something in Brett Rypien, who will be Russell Wilson’s backup after Josh Johnson’s release. Or else they plan an additional move at the position after cuts from other teams.
The Lions, like their rivals in Minnesota, weren’t happy with what was going on at the backup QB spot, cutting former Packers backup Tim Boyle and temporarily turning to David Blough as Jared Goff insurance. Gulp?
Jalen Reagor may very well have a future in Philadelphia. The 2020 first-rounder, relegated to an almost non-existent role with AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith giving the WR some real juice, survived the final cuts and may be better off without the pressure of playing atop the depth chart, Nelson years Agholor before.
Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen may be a safer-than-expected bet to return this season, despite a serious knee injury during camp. That’s because Tampa Bay reportedly cut veteran safety Logan Ryan with the intention of moving Jensen on IR soon, re-signing Ryan and hoping to designate Jensen for a regular season return.
OJ Howard might not have been the weapon everyone envisioned coming out of Alabama. If it wasn’t evident during his run with the Buccaneers, it might be now after the Bills cut him after one summer.
Mike McDaniel believes in Skylar Thompson’s potential. The rookie seventh-rounder dominated the preseason, earning a 53-man spot behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater instead of being waived for a possible move to the practice squad.
Chargers cornerback JC Jackson may be ready sooner rather than later, avoiding the PUP despite recently undergoing ankle surgery that was expected to sideline him for up to a month. He’s still an official chance to suit up for Week 1.
Lance McCutcheon’s preseason was no fluke, at least in the eyes of Sean McVay, who is keeping the undrafted Montana State product in his WR room while Van Jefferson recovers from knee surgery.
The Chiefs’ RB room is as unpredictable as ever, with former Bucs starter Ronald Jones securing a job despite a slow start to camp and the preseason. He could split time with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco.
It’s finally okay to go for real football. Let’s go!

title: “2022 Nfl Final Roster Cuts 32 Takeaways Include Pressure On Trey Lance Eagles Upgrade And More Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-17” author: “James Townson”

The pressure is on Trey Lance. Actions speak louder than words, and the 49ers happily welcoming Jimmy Garoppolo to a revised contract suggests Kyle Shanahan can’t completely let go of his oft-injured flame. Yes, quarterback insurance is a must. But imagine you’re Lance, now having your predecessor back in the room as you try to not only win games but also win over everyone in and around the team.
The Eagles have upgraded basically every position they need after trading for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the dynamic former Saints corner. Gardner-Johnson will step in as the starting safety in a secondary that will also feature Darius Slay and James Bradberry. Maybe it’s not wrong to buy into the Philly hype.
It’s James Cook’s season in Buffalo, with pass rusher Duke Johnson on the loose. Devin Singletary and Zack Moss will remain the top traditional backs, but the rookie is now ready for a legitimate role.
Dameon Pierce is even more poised to make some noise at RB, with former Colts star Marlon Mack among those cut. The new Florida product should be an easy pick to handle the top job, with Rex Burkhead as the complement.
Malik Willis’ preseason electricity was far from wasted, with the Titans cutting Logan Woodside as Ryan Tannehill’s top backup. Quietly, this situation bears similarities to the Lance-Garoppolo pairing of 2021. It’s probably only a matter of time until Tennessee has an itch for Willis’ athleticism under center.
The Cowboys don’t value the backup QB position. After cutting all three Dak Prescott backups (Cooper Rush, Will Grier, Ben DiNucci), they reportedly plan to bring at least one back once they can move other veterans to injured reserve. That means they think they’ll be available, which means everyone else around the NFL thinks very little of them. Which is fine if you think any extended loss of Dak means the season is doomed anyway. Legitimate No. 2 can go too far, though.
Josh McDaniels doesn’t care about the investments of the Jon Gruden-Mike Mayock era. Cutting 2021 first-rounder Alex Leatherwood is an admission of a bad gamble at right tackle, but trading Trayvon Mullen, a 24-year-old starting cornerback, is the endorsement of a rebuilt secondary headlined by Rock Ya-Sin.
The Jaguars actually have a deeper receiving corps, as evidenced by the release of Laquon Treadwell, who emerged as Trevor Lawrence’s favorite target in 2021.
The Dolphins will need extra effort from former champ Noah Igbinoghene with Byron Jones out for at least four games with an Achilles injury. Or just more big plays from Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland.
Speaking of major CB injuries in the AFC East, it’s time for Kaiir Elam to make an early impact in Buffalo, where All-Pro Tre’Davious White is also guaranteed to miss at least four games as he recovers from an ACL tear.
The inclusion of Brian Robinson Jr. on the Commanders’ active roster just days after being shot in an attempted carjacking, confirms he’s on track for a big role in their offense. The rookie seemingly surpassed Antonio Gibson as Washington’s primary ball carrier as the summer progressed.
The Panthers are built to play some solid football. They already had Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore, and now Laviska Shenault was released from Jacksonville via trade as a sharpshooter for Baker Mayfield.
Taking a cue from their NFC East brethren in Dallas, the Giants are rolling the dice on health and QB depth, cutting the cord on Davis Webb’s second stint in town to leave Daniel Jones with just one struggling Tyrod Taylor. Then again, Webb could very well return to the practice squad.
Josh Gordon’s NFL career may be over after he was released by the Chiefs, who were eager to add WR this offseason after dealing Tyreek Hill. Now 31, he has caught all 12 passes in 17 games over the past three seasons.
Tyler Johnson’s career may be just getting started The former fifth-round pick was a surprise out of a packed Buccaneers WR room. A big threat coming out of Minnesota, he figures to be a hot target as a development option after two relatively quiet years in Tampa Bay.
It’s safe to count on decent workloads for both Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert in Miami, where the Dolphins said goodbye to Sony Michel before the former Patriots and Rams standout took a snap in the regular season. Edmonds got paid well to leave Arizona in the spring, and Mossert has a history working under Mike McDaniel. Check the opt-in box to confirm you want to join.

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While RBs are as replaceable as ever (see: Michel, Sony), the veteran market has a new plug-and-play option in Phillip Lindsay, who couldn’t crack the Colts behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines. At RB2 or RB3, you can do a lot worse.
Justin Fields still has a nasty WR corps beyond Darnell Mooney, and Chicago keeping seven on the 53-man roster just proves it, with Velus Jones Jr., Byron Pringle and N’Keal Harry — none of them are overly encouraging. own — all hit and candidates to hit IR.
The Jets weren’t happy with any trade offers they might have gotten for Denzel Mims, the former second-rounder who was taken in the preseason finale. But there’s still time to hang him before — or early — the 2022 season.
Pittsburgh is a little better on the perimeter after swapping draft picks with some low-end veterans: Jesse Davis at guard and Malik Reed on the edge. The former started every O-line position except center during a four-year stretch with the Dolphins, and Reed quietly racked up 13 sacks in his final two seasons with the Broncos.
Shaquille Leonard, formerly Darius, is on track to miss minimal time after avoiding a Physically Unable to Perform designation. He had back surgery this summer. A trip to the IR is not out of the question, but seems more far-fetched.
The Vikings weren’t really happy with Kellen Mond’s development, cutting the former third-rounder just one year into his career and handing the No. 2 spot behind Kirk Cousins to newly acquired Nick Mullens.
The Broncos still see something in Brett Rypien, who will be Russell Wilson’s backup after Josh Johnson’s release. Or else they plan an additional move at the position after cuts from other teams.
The Lions, like their rivals in Minnesota, weren’t happy with what was going on at the backup QB spot, cutting former Packers backup Tim Boyle and temporarily turning to David Blough as Jared Goff insurance. Gulp?
Jalen Reagor may very well have a future in Philadelphia. The 2020 first-rounder, relegated to an almost non-existent role with AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith giving the WR some real juice, survived the final cuts and may be better off without the pressure of playing atop the depth chart, Nelson years Agholor before.
Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen may be a safer-than-expected bet to return this season, despite a serious knee injury during camp. That’s because Tampa Bay reportedly cut veteran safety Logan Ryan with the intention of moving Jensen on IR soon, re-signing Ryan and hoping to designate Jensen for a regular season return.
OJ Howard might not have been the weapon everyone envisioned coming out of Alabama. If it wasn’t evident during his run with the Buccaneers, it might be now after the Bills cut him after one summer.
Mike McDaniel believes in Skylar Thompson’s potential. The rookie seventh-rounder dominated the preseason, earning a 53-man spot behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater instead of being waived for a possible move to the practice squad.
Chargers cornerback JC Jackson may be ready sooner rather than later, avoiding the PUP despite recently undergoing ankle surgery that was expected to sideline him for up to a month. He’s still an official chance to suit up for Week 1.
Lance McCutcheon’s preseason was no fluke, at least in the eyes of Sean McVay, who is keeping the undrafted Montana State product in his WR room while Van Jefferson recovers from knee surgery.
The Chiefs’ RB room is as unpredictable as ever, with former Bucs starter Ronald Jones securing a job despite a slow start to camp and the preseason. He could split time with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco.
It’s finally okay to go for real football. Let’s go!

title: “2022 Nfl Final Roster Cuts 32 Takeaways Include Pressure On Trey Lance Eagles Upgrade And More Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-02” author: “Dorothy Jackson”

The pressure is on Trey Lance. Actions speak louder than words, and the 49ers happily welcoming Jimmy Garoppolo to a revised contract suggests Kyle Shanahan can’t completely let go of his oft-injured flame. Yes, quarterback insurance is a must. But imagine you’re Lance, now having your predecessor back in the room as you try to not only win games but also win over everyone in and around the team.
The Eagles have upgraded basically every position they need after trading for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, the dynamic former Saints corner. Gardner-Johnson will step in as the starting safety in a secondary that will also feature Darius Slay and James Bradberry. Maybe it’s not wrong to buy into the Philly hype.
It’s James Cook’s season in Buffalo, with pass rusher Duke Johnson on the loose. Devin Singletary and Zack Moss will remain the top traditional backs, but the rookie is now ready for a legitimate role.
Dameon Pierce is even more poised to make some noise at RB, with former Colts star Marlon Mack among those cut. The new Florida product should be an easy pick to handle the top job, with Rex Burkhead as the complement.
Malik Willis’ preseason electricity was far from wasted, with the Titans cutting Logan Woodside as Ryan Tannehill’s top backup. Quietly, this situation bears similarities to the Lance-Garoppolo pairing of 2021. It’s probably only a matter of time until Tennessee has an itch for Willis’ athleticism under center.
The Cowboys don’t value the backup QB position. After cutting all three Dak Prescott backups (Cooper Rush, Will Grier, Ben DiNucci), they reportedly plan to bring at least one back once they can move other veterans to injured reserve. That means they think they’ll be available, which means everyone else around the NFL thinks very little of them. Which is fine if you think any extended loss of Dak means the season is doomed anyway. Legitimate No. 2 can go too far, though.
Josh McDaniels doesn’t care about the investments of the Jon Gruden-Mike Mayock era. Cutting 2021 first-rounder Alex Leatherwood is an admission of a bad gamble at right tackle, but trading Trayvon Mullen, a 24-year-old starting cornerback, is the endorsement of a rebuilt secondary headlined by Rock Ya-Sin.
The Jaguars actually have a deeper receiving corps, as evidenced by the release of Laquon Treadwell, who emerged as Trevor Lawrence’s favorite target in 2021.
The Dolphins will need extra effort from former champ Noah Igbinoghene with Byron Jones out for at least four games with an Achilles injury. Or just more big plays from Xavien Howard and Jevon Holland.
Speaking of major CB injuries in the AFC East, it’s time for Kaiir Elam to make an early impact in Buffalo, where All-Pro Tre’Davious White is also guaranteed to miss at least four games as he recovers from an ACL tear.
The inclusion of Brian Robinson Jr. on the Commanders’ active roster just days after being shot in an attempted carjacking, confirms he’s on track for a big role in their offense. The rookie seemingly surpassed Antonio Gibson as Washington’s primary ball carrier as the summer progressed.
The Panthers are built to play some solid football. They already had Christian McCaffrey and DJ Moore, and now Laviska Shenault was released from Jacksonville via trade as a sharpshooter for Baker Mayfield.
Taking a cue from their NFC East brethren in Dallas, the Giants are rolling the dice on health and QB depth, cutting the cord on Davis Webb’s second stint in town to leave Daniel Jones with just one struggling Tyrod Taylor. Then again, Webb could very well return to the practice squad.
Josh Gordon’s NFL career may be over after he was released by the Chiefs, who were eager to add WR this offseason after dealing Tyreek Hill. Now 31, he has caught all 12 passes in 17 games over the past three seasons.
Tyler Johnson’s career may be just getting started The former fifth-round pick was a surprise out of a packed Buccaneers WR room. A big threat coming out of Minnesota, he figures to be a hot target as a development option after two relatively quiet years in Tampa Bay.
It’s safe to count on decent workloads for both Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert in Miami, where the Dolphins said goodbye to Sony Michel before the former Patriots and Rams standout took a snap in the regular season. Edmonds got paid well to leave Arizona in the spring, and Mossert has a history working under Mike McDaniel. Check the opt-in box to confirm you want to join.

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While RBs are as replaceable as ever (see: Michel, Sony), the veteran market has a new plug-and-play option in Phillip Lindsay, who couldn’t crack the Colts behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines. At RB2 or RB3, you can do a lot worse.
Justin Fields still has a nasty WR corps beyond Darnell Mooney, and Chicago keeping seven on the 53-man roster just proves it, with Velus Jones Jr., Byron Pringle and N’Keal Harry — none of them are overly encouraging. own — all hit and candidates to hit IR.
The Jets weren’t happy with any trade offers they might have gotten for Denzel Mims, the former second-rounder who was taken in the preseason finale. But there’s still time to hang him before — or early — the 2022 season.
Pittsburgh is a little better on the perimeter after swapping draft picks with some low-end veterans: Jesse Davis at guard and Malik Reed on the edge. The former started every O-line position except center during a four-year stretch with the Dolphins, and Reed quietly racked up 13 sacks in his final two seasons with the Broncos.
Shaquille Leonard, formerly Darius, is on track to miss minimal time after avoiding a Physically Unable to Perform designation. He had back surgery this summer. A trip to the IR is not out of the question, but seems more far-fetched.
The Vikings weren’t really happy with Kellen Mond’s development, cutting the former third-rounder just one year into his career and handing the No. 2 spot behind Kirk Cousins to newly acquired Nick Mullens.
The Broncos still see something in Brett Rypien, who will be Russell Wilson’s backup after Josh Johnson’s release. Or else they plan an additional move at the position after cuts from other teams.
The Lions, like their rivals in Minnesota, weren’t happy with what was going on at the backup QB spot, cutting former Packers backup Tim Boyle and temporarily turning to David Blough as Jared Goff insurance. Gulp?
Jalen Reagor may very well have a future in Philadelphia. The 2020 first-rounder, relegated to an almost non-existent role with AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith giving the WR some real juice, survived the final cuts and may be better off without the pressure of playing atop the depth chart, Nelson years Agholor before.
Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen may be a safer-than-expected bet to return this season, despite a serious knee injury during camp. That’s because Tampa Bay reportedly cut veteran safety Logan Ryan with the intention of moving Jensen on IR soon, re-signing Ryan and hoping to designate Jensen for a regular season return.
OJ Howard might not have been the weapon everyone envisioned coming out of Alabama. If it wasn’t evident during his run with the Buccaneers, it might be now after the Bills cut him after one summer.
Mike McDaniel believes in Skylar Thompson’s potential. The rookie seventh-rounder dominated the preseason, earning a 53-man spot behind Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater instead of being waived for a possible move to the practice squad.
Chargers cornerback JC Jackson may be ready sooner rather than later, avoiding the PUP despite recently undergoing ankle surgery that was expected to sideline him for up to a month. He’s still an official chance to suit up for Week 1.
Lance McCutcheon’s preseason was no fluke, at least in the eyes of Sean McVay, who is keeping the undrafted Montana State product in his WR room while Van Jefferson recovers from knee surgery.
The Chiefs’ RB room is as unpredictable as ever, with former Bucs starter Ronald Jones securing a job despite a slow start to camp and the preseason. He could split time with Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco.
It’s finally okay to go for real football. Let’s go!