Category: NFL Wire Features

Every NFL team’s most surprising cut candidate

These NFL players could be surprise cuts next week.

Roster cuts are just around the corner, where NFL teams will have to trim the roster from 90 to 53 players. Unlike last year, there is just one cutdown date, following the final week of the preseason, on Aug. 29.

While it’s certainly beneficial for players on the roster bubble to get more opportunity to showcase themselves — for their current or future team — it also makes for one massive wave of roster cuts that will likely feature some surprising yet prominent names.

With that in mind, our NFL Wire editors identified one player from every NFL team who could be a surprise cut on Tuesday.

Every NFL team’s top position battle to watch in training camp

Our NFL Wire editors identified the top position battle to monitor for each team during training camp.

We’ve reached the unofficial start of the 2023 NFL season as training camps kick off across the league.

There will be plenty of roster battles throughout the summer, whether it’s starting jobs up for grabs or battles further down the depth chart. There are teams looking to fill roster holes after key departures and players looking to earn starting jobs and roster spots.

Our NFL Wire editors identified the top position battle to monitor for each team during training camp.

50 most dominant NFL players of 2023, Nos. 25-1

We compiled a list of the NFL’s most dominant players heading into the 2023 season. Here’s a look at Nos. 25-1.

Who are the most dominant players in the NFL today? The answers may vary depending on who you ask.

Some will list quarterbacks, as it’s the most important position. Others will include the defenders responsible for containing them. Then there are the players who straight up are the best at their respective position. But one thing is for certain, the NFL is littered with dominant players across the board.

Our NFL Wires editors submitted their picks for the most dominant players in the game right now, and we tabulated the results to determine a top 50. Our list consists of players who dominate at their respective positions, so there’s a nice mix of different position groups (even though quarterbacks and skill position players are well represented).

There were 24 NFL teams represented in our list, where several teams had multiple players. The Eagles and 49ers tied for the most appearances with five each, and the Super Bowl champion Chiefs weren’t far behind.

After unveiling Nos. 50 through 26, we’re taking a look at Nos. 25 through 1, which include the league’s top quarterbacks and the best players to play their respective positions.

One player from every NFL team under pressure in 2023

From Russell Wilson to Mac Jones, our NFL Wire editors identified players facing pressure heading into the 2023 season.

When it comes to pressure, there’s plenty of it in the NFL. Whether it’s pressure to keep your starting job or roster spot or pressure to perform.

But there are some players who face more pressure than others given different circumstances, be it a contract situation or players who have failed to meet expectations.

Whether it’s quarterbacks facing a make-or-break season, veterans entering the final year of their rookie deal or players looking to prove their worth on a new team, there are a slew of players who need to step up their game.

From Russell Wilson to Mac Jones, our NFL Wire editors identified one player from their respective teams facing pressure heading into the 2023 season.

50 most dominant NFL players of 2023, Nos. 50-26

We compiled a list of the NFL’s most dominant players heading into the 2023 season. Here’s a look at Nos. 50-26.

Who are the most dominant players in the NFL today? The answers vary depending on who you ask.

Some will list quarterbacks, as it’s the most important position. Others will include the defenders responsible for containing them. Then there are the players who straight up are the best at their respective position. But one thing is for certain, the NFL is littered with dominant players across the board.

Our NFL Wires editors submitted their picks for the most dominant players in the game right now, and we tabulated the results to determine a top 50. Our list consists of players who dominate at their respective positions, so there’s a nice mix of different position groups (even though quarterbacks and skill position players are well represented).

There were 24 NFL teams represented in our list, where several teams had multiple players. The Eagles and 49ers tied for the most appearances with five each, and the Super Bowl champion Chiefs weren’t far behind.

First up, we’re unveiling Nos. 50 through 26, which features ascending quarterbacks, impact offensive linemen, dominant defenders and our lone specialist of the group.

All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus, Sports Info Solutions, and Pro Football Reference unless otherwise indicated.

Every NFL team’s non-QB MVP heading into 2023 season

From Justin Jefferson to Micah Parsons, our NFL Wire editors identified every team’s non-quarterback MVP heading into the 2023 season.

When it comes to Most Valuable Player, it’s a discussion dominated by quarterbacks. And for good reason. After all, quarterback is the most important position in football.

In fact, the last 10 NFL MVPs have been quarterbacks. The last non-QB to win the award was Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2012. But there are other players on the field also deserving of recognition, which led us to this fun exercise.

From Justin Jefferson to Micah Parsons, our NFL Wire editors identified every team’s non-quarterback MVP heading into the 2023 season.