There are numerous notable Georgia Bulldogs who will become a free agent this off-season in the NFL. Each of these Dawgs will get one of the largest paydays of their life or simply another shot to make an impact in the NFL.
There’s no doubt about the top UGA product who is headed for NFL Free Agency: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green.
When healthy A.J. Green is one of the elite wide receivers in the NFL. Unfortunately he missed the entire 2019 season after suffering an ankle injury and swelling when he attempted to return.
That won’t stop the Georgia legend from getting a big pay day. Green, who is 31, has over 600 career receptions for 8,907 yards. He’s scored 63 touchdowns as well, but has never won a playoff game. Will he return to Cincinnati? The Bengals have other needs and may want to stick with their young receivers, who will look to mesh with likely number one overall pick Joe Burrow.
Beyond Green, New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins will be in for a huge raise. Jenkins led the Jets in sacks in 2019 with 8.0 sacks. The Jets are desperate for a better pass rush. Green was the only linebacker or defensive lineman on the Jets with more than three sacks!
Ben Watson, who played with the New England Patriots, is technically a free agent. Watson announced his retirement following New England’s defeat in the playoffs. Watson has returned after retiring before, so don’t be shocked if he tries to win one more Super Bowl.
John Jenkins, who played in 16 games for the Miami Dolphins, is set to be a free agent as well. Jenkins is coming off one of his best seasons, where he recorded one sack along with 34 total tackles.
Lastly, Buffalo Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie is set to hit the market as well. The 24 year old had an excellent 2019 campaign, where he caught 27 passes for 257 receiving yards and scored a touchdown.
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Bonus: Isaiah Crowell, who missed the 2019 season with an Achilles injury is set to become a free agent. Crowell never got to play for the Raiders.