6 under-the-radar free agents Saints could target

6 under-the-radar free agents the New Orleans Saints could target on offense and defense:

The New Orleans Saints will have largely the same roster next year as they did last season, but will need to look around for some role players to replace those that are on the way out.

The Saints likely won’t be in on the big name targets such as defensive linemen Chris Jones, Justin Madubike or Josh Allen but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t options at more available price points.

Last year, they signed players like veteran safeties Jonathan Abram and Ugo Amadi that flew under the radar during free agency, but ended up making a bit of an impact and will likely stick around for another year.

Here are some under-the-radar options in this free agency class at some positions of need:

8 Bills players who could have played their last game with the team

8 #Bills players who could have played their last game with the team:

The 2023 NFL season has concluded as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58.

Unfortunately, the same Chiefs ended the Buffalo Bills’ run to the Big Game a few weeks prior. In that outing, Buffalo lost 27-24 to Kansas City.

As it always goes at this time of the year, changes are en route. Multiple players, even featured ones, might have put on the blue and red for the final time in their careers against the Chiefs… or even some that were injured and unable to play could’ve done so even longer ago.

With that, here are eight Bills players who could have played their final game for the team:

Full list of Bills players who will be free agents this offseason

Who will stay and who will go?

As another season of Buffalo Bills football has come to an end, so have another series of contracts that have been signed.

Whether it be grizzled veterans or players seeing the end of their rookie contracts, there are plenty of faces who will not long be under contract in Buffalo in March when free agency opens.

The Bills have plenty of time until then to sign players to extensions, but it’s never so cut-and-dry. According to Over The Cap, Buffalo is estimated to be $49 million over the 2024 NFL salary cap.

Moves must be made and general manager Brandon Beane will earn his own salary with the decisions ahead.

But what you’re here for: The full list of Bills free agents following the 2023 season is below:

Bills’ Jordan Phillips hints at possible retirement

#Bills’ Jordan Phillips hints at possible retirement:

Jordan Phillips might have played his final snap with the Buffalo Bills and in the NFL.

Phillips, 31, has had a history of injuries during his career. His season ended in December after he was placed on injured reserve following wrist surgery.

During locker cleanout day, Phillips told reporters including the Buffalo News that he’s considering retiring from football:

Phillips has played 10 NFL seasons. He only played the entire year in three of those. The last time was during the 2019 season, the final year of his first tenure with the Bills. Phillips previously left Buffalo and signed as a free agent with the Arizona Cardinals.

In 14 games in 2023, including nine starts. He totaled 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Phillips signed a new one-year contract with the Bills last offseason and will become a free agent in March without an extension. Bills Wire will bring updates throughout the offseason.

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Steelers, Bills have 8 former Dolphins wild-card matchup

Former Dolphins who will play in Steelers-Bills wild-card game.

The Miami Dolphins have been eliminated from the postseason following their 27-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night.

So, while Dolphins fans prepare for the offseason, there are a number of former Dolphins who are still playing for a Super Bowl championship that they can support.

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills are set to battle in a wild-card matchup of their own, and there are eight former Dolphins on their rosters and practice squads.

Here’s a look at which players who once donned the aqua and orange will play in this one:

11 former Oklahoma Sooners to watch during NFL Wild Card weekend

Want to know what former Sooners will be competing this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

The Oklahoma Sooners are known for putting players in the NFL. In fact, Oklahoma ranked in the top 10 for most players on an NFL roster on opening day this season and led the Big 12 in that stat.

The NFL playoffs are finally upon us with several former players who donned the Crimson and Cream playing this weekend. Whether it’s the redemption story of [autotag]Baker Mayfield[/autotag], the continued Hall of Fame career of [autotag]Lane Johnson[/autotag] or solidifying his place as one of the top receivers in the game of football today in [autotag]CeeDee Lamb[/autotag], there are a ton of storylines for Sooner fans to watch.

So, without further adieu, let’s take a look at the former Sooners playing this weekend in order of when their game will be played.

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins: Team connections

#Bills, #Dolphins connections between the rosters:

The Buffalo Bills will visit the Miami Dolphins for a season-finale meeting on Sunday evening in Week 18.

It’s a brand new NFL weekend with plenty on the line for both teams… specifically the AFC East title. But for some on the Bills (10-6) and Dolphins (11-5) there is a bit more at stake than others.

That’s because multiple players or coaches for both sides are going to be playing against their former teams. That can create a little bit of extra motivation for them heading into Sunday… as expected.

With that, here’s a quick list of connections the two teams have with one another ahead of the upcoming matchup at Hard Rock Stadium:

Bills’ Jordan Phillips place on injured reserve list

#Bills’ Jordan Phillips place on injured reserve list:

Following a procedure, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has been placed on the team’s injured reserve list.

The team announced the transaction following Phillips undergoing surgery on his wrist earlier this week.

Phillips re-signed in Buffalo last offseason via a one-year deal.The 31-year-old will now have to spend at least four weeks on IR. With three games remaining in the season, Phillips is done for the stretch run.

Without Phillips, the Bills (8-6) did get some good defensive tackle news: DaQuan Jones is back. Buffalo opened his 21-day practice window, but he’s not going to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) per McDermott.

Throughout recent games, defensive tackle Poona Ford has been a healthy scratch and he appears the most-likely candidate to fill Phillips’ shoes against the Chargers.

Earlier this season, tight end Dawson Knox had surgery on his wrist and was placed on IR. He spent five weeks sidelined.

Phillips has 2.5 sacks this season, including the one he recorded against the Cowboys.

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Bills injury update: Jordan Phillips has surgery on wrist

#Bills injury update: Jordan Phillips has surgery on wrist:

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips is set to miss at least a game or two of the team’s stretch run toward the 2023 postseason.

Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott announced that Phillips had surgery on his wrist. He sustained the injury in Week 15’s win over the Dallas Cowboys.

Phillips re-signed in Buffalo last offseason via a one-year deal.

If the 31-year-old were to land on injured reserve, he would sit out at least four weeks. McDermott did not indicate that would be the case at this point, but earlier this season, tight end Dawson Knox had surgery on his wrist and was placed on IR.

Without Phillips, the Bills (8-6) did get some good defensive tackle news: DaQuan Jones is back. Buffalo opened his 21-day practice window, but he’s not going to play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) per McDermott.

Throughout recent games, defensive tackle Poona Ford has been a healthy scratch and he appears the most-likely candidate to fill Phillips’ shoes against the Chargers.

Phillips has 2.5 sacks this season, including the one he recorded against the Cowboys.

Bills Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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Bills’ Jordan Phillips questionable to return vs. Cowboys

#Bills’ Jordan Phillips questionable to return vs. #Cowboys:

The Buffalo Bills are down a defensive tackle for the time being against the Dallas Cowboys.

Jordan Phillips sustained a wrist injury in Week 15. He was listed as questionable to return at the start of the fourth quarter.

Bills Wire will provide updates as information is made available.

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