Nick Kwiatkoski – Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears recently re-signed Danny Trevathan to a three-year deal worth $21.75 million in base value, which means he’ll be re-inserted into their defense as the starter again after going on injured reserve last December. That also means the player who temporarily replaced him, Nick Kwiatkoski, will want to find a new team where he can continue to be a starter.

Kwiatkoski started in eight games last year for the Bears with Trevathan having issues staying healthy. In the process, he faired well accumulating a PFF grade of 72.6 while also accumulating 51 solo tackles. The more I evaluate him the more I like him as far as instincts and finding the ball goes. The 26-year-old was a former safety before entering the pros and it shows as he registered a 68.7 coverage grade, which is better than a lot of options on the team and on the open market.

Kwiatkoski is probably the player on the list who would cost the least if the Jags want a veteran. Maybe a deal similar to that of Benardrick McKinney (five-year with $21 million in guarantees) is one the Jags may be able to afford for the young linebacker.