Tag: 2023 NFL free agency

Eagles: 11 takeaways from Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni’s end-of-season press conference

We’re looking at 11 takeaways from the Eagles end of the season press conference with Howie Roseman and Nick Sirianni

The Eagles held their annual season-ending press conferences and unlike the 2021 version, we’ll head into the offseason definitely certain about the quarterback, head coach, and potential for sustained success.

Jonathan Gannon and Shane Steichen landed jobs, and there are 18 pending free agents, but other than that, Philadelphia will enter the 2023 offseason with front-office continuity, draft assets, and a clear plan for improving around Jalen Hurts.

Here are 11 takeaways and notes from the presser.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman hints at losing several free agents with comments about compensatory picks

During his end-of-season press conference, Eagles GM Howie Roseman hinted at Philadelphia losing several key free agents after he made comments about compensatory picks

The Eagles have 18 pending free agents and with Jalen Hurts looking for a contract extension, the Philadelphia defense could look remarkably different in 2023.

During his end-of-the-season press conference, the Eagles GM gave some insight into his thinking, admitting that he’s looking forward to the compensatory picks gained from losing several key free agents.

Thanks to some 2022 draft night deals, and the acquisition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Philadelphia currently has six picks in 2023, while eight key defensive contributors are unrestricted free agents.

Philadelphia has the depth on the offensive line to offset Isaac Seumalo landing a large deal, but will have to get creative in retooling a talented defense.

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2023 NFL free agency: Ranking 7 quarterback options for Seahawks

Here are the seven-best free-agent QB options for Seattle in this free agent class.

The Raiders released Derek Carr earlier this week, beginning the annual game of musical chairs for NFL quarterbacks. As for the Seahawks, they have found themselves a top-10 starter in Russell Wilson’s former backup Geno Smith. However, he’s also about to become a free agent. Let’s reset and take a look at the QB landscape.

Here are the seven-best free-agent QB options for Seattle in this free agent class.

These 47 Eagles players are under contract for 2023 NFL season

With the NFL season a wrap after #SuperBowl 57, the focus will now turn towards a very important offseason and we’re looking at the 47 players the Eagles have under contract

The Philadelphia Eagles have wrapped their 2022 season after a 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, which means the focus now shifts to reshaping the roster during a busy NFL offseason.

The salary cap will exceed a record high of $220 million in 2023, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and where things currently stand, Philadelphia is expected to have roughly $8 million in cap space, via OverTheCap.

Right now, the Eagles have 47 players currently under contract for 2023. Here’s a look at them, ranked by cap hit:

Texans should consider Colts WR Parris Campbell as free agency fix for passing game

If the Houston Texans want to fix their passing game in free agency, Indianapolis Colts WR Parris Campbell has to be a consideration.

The Houston Texans’ receiving corps may look different in 2023.

Never mind that the Texans may have a new quarterback. The Texans could have a different composition among their receivers if Brandin Cooks finds a way out.

Houston has an extra first-rounder at No. 12 overall thanks to their 2022 offseason trade with the Cleveland Browns. As a result, they could add firepower to their passing game with a rookie wideout. However, if the Texans want to use that first-rounder for a defensive player, then they may need to rethink how they upgrade the passing game.

According to Gordon McGuinness from Pro Football Focus, one overlooked free agent at receiver for 2023 is the Indianapolis Colts’ Parris Campbell, who had a 60.8 PFF grade.

Before the potential wave of releases, this looks to be a very weak free-agent wide receiver class at the top. But for teams in need of a dependable WR3, and perhaps even a WR2 if he can stay healthy, Campbell is an option. He has dropped just six of the 103 catchable passes thrown his way since entering the NFL.

Campbell caught 63 passes for 623 yards and three touchdowns through a career-high 17 games, 16 of which he started.

The tricky part for Houston would be determining if Campbell could remain available enough to be a viable part of the passing game. The Texans would be in a bind if they added Campbell with the expectation to be an integral part of the passing game and his availability issues impacted them. Perhaps the Texans would need to re-sign a proven veteran like Chris Moore if they went with Campbell.

Houston has the fourth-most salary cap space in the NFL with $37.1 million. Even if the Texans find a way to increase their salary cap space, the extra capital provides an opportunity to elevate Houston out of the rebuild in coach DeMeco Ryans’ first season.

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5 potential cap casualties that should interest the Lions this offseason

Here are a few players who figure to be cap casualties that the Lions will want to look at signing this offseason.

We’re getting to the point in the offseason where teams start cutting players they no longer want to pay at their existing salary levels. The Raiders kicked off this movement in a big way by releasing longtime starting QB Derek Carr after being unable to trade him.

Carr won’t interest the Lions, not with Jared Goff entrenched as the starter. But there are some other likely salary cap casualties around the NFL who should definitely interest Detroit GM Brad Holmes and the team. Players who are cut provide the extra benefit of not counting against the compensatory draft pick formula for the following year.

Here are a few players who figure to be cap casualties that the Lions will want to look at signing this offseason.

Why S Eric Murray could be the Houston Texans’ salary cap casualty

The Houston Texans may say goodbye to safety Eric Murray as they look to save salary cap space.

The Houston Texans have the fourth-most salary cap space in the NFL heading into the 2023 offseason. With over $37.1 million in space available, the Texans have plenty of capital to sign free agents or keep veterans they like.

However, general manager Nick Caserio doesn’t want to waste the McNair’s money on players who aren’t maximizing their contracts. Decisions will have to be made ahead of free agency.

According to Michael Renner from Pro Football Focus, one salary cap casualty on the Texans’ roster could be safety Eric Murray.

Murray’s status as a key special teams contributor may keep him around, especially with general manager Nick Caserio coming from a New England Patriots organization that put more emphasis on retaining quality special teamers than perhaps anywhere else.

That said, Murray logged just 118 snaps on defense amid the emergence of young contributors like second-round pick Jalen Pitre, so a pay cut may be required to stay in Houston.

Murray would cost the Texans $1,357,500 in dead money against the salary cap, but would save the Texans $4 million in salary cap space.

The former Kansas City Chiefs 2016 fourth-round pick generated 27 combined tackles through 17 games for Houston.

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Updated look at Eagles 18 pending free agents for 2023

With the #SuperBowl now in the rearview mirror, here’s an early look at the Eagles’ 18 pending free agents for the 2023 NFL offseason

The Eagles fought valiantly and blew a 10-point lead, but in the end, the Chiefs made all the big plays and secured a 38-35 victory in Super Bowl LVII.

The NFL is a continuously evolving business, and with all eyes on the scouting combine, it is never too early to look at the key players who’ll be entering free agency.

Philadelphia has 18 guys who could hit the open market and one ERFA who’ll be looking to return to the Eagles in some compacity.

Miles Sanders had a Pro Bowl season but could find big money elsewhere, while players like James Bradberry, Kyzir White, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Javon Hargrave will look for big paydays.

Here’s an early look at the Eagles’ 2023 free agents courtesy of Over The Cap.

Here are all the available free agent fullbacks in 2023

Miami already has a fullback, but it couldn’t hurt to know who’s out there.

Heading into the 2023 offseason, the Miami Dolphins are beginning the roster construction phase, as they have some holes to fill if they want a chance at a Lombardi Trophy in Mike McDaniel’s second season at the helm of the organization.

At fullback, the Dolphins have Alec Ingold locked in for 2023 after he signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract before the 2022 season.

With that said, they don’t necessarily need to sign another to the roster, but they may carry one on the practice squad just in case Ingold gets injured. That’s why it’s important for Dolphins fans to get familiar with some of the names that will be on the market this offseason.

Here are the fullbacks who are set to become free agents:

6 players from the Super Bowl the Commanders should target in free agency

There were lots of talented free agents in the Super Bowl. The Commanders should target some to improve some positions of need.

Super Bowl LVII is in the books, and one month from now, the NFL will begin a new league year.

For the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, that means several key players will hit unrestricted free agency unless their teams can work out a deal over the next four weeks.

There were some big-time free agents for both teams in the Super Bowl. The Eagles had Javon Hargrave, Fletcher Cox, Chauncey Gardner-Johnson,  James Bradberry, T.J. Edwards and Isaac Seumalo among their key free agents. For the Chiefs, Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is a free agent.

Obviously, the Washington Commanders could use several of these players. However, it’s unclear how much the Commanders will spend this offseason with a potential ownership change. But, there is some top talent available at key positions of need for Washington from the Super Bowl.

While we know the Commanders can’t sign them all, we look at six players they should target next month.