Tag: Josh Reynolds

Tennessee Titans, Josh Reynolds agree to terms on contract

The Titans have finally addressed the wide receiver position in free agency.

The Tennessee Titans are finally set to sign a wide receiver in free agency after agreeing to terms with former Los Angeles Rams wideout, Josh Reynolds, according to multiple reports.

The deal is for one year, although we don’t have the exact money amount as of yet. Regardless, this was a much-needed signing for Tennessee, a team that has a depleted receiving corps. at the moment.

Reynolds, 26, is the first receiver the Titans have signed this offseason after releasing Adam Humphries and seeing Corey Davis sign with the Jets, two moves that helped further deplete an already needy room.

A former fourth-round pick of the Rams, the 6-foot-3, 196-pound receiver will bring size and upside. He totaled 52 catches for 618 yards and two touchdowns as Los Angeles’ No. 3 option in the passing game.

As far as his role with the Titans is concerned, Reynolds figures to take over for Davis and lineup outside and opposite A.J. Brown, and could be as high as No. 2 in the team’s pecking order in the passing game.

Of course, that will depend upon what other moves the Titans make in free agency and the draft, but there is a lot to like about the upside Reynolds brings with him, whether it’s as a No. 2 target or depth piece.

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Josh Reynolds to sign with the Titans

Josh Reynolds is officially leaving the Rams after four seasons, joining the Titans as a free agent.

Josh Reynolds’ tenure with the Los Angeles Rams will end after four seasons. According to Terry McCormick of Titan Insider, Reynolds has agreed to terms on a deal with the Tennessee Titans.

Reynolds came into the NFL as a fourth-round pick by the Rams in 2017 out of Texas A&M. He played all 64 games and made 24 starts, 13 of which came in the 2020 season after the team traded away Brandin Cooks.

In four years with the Rams, Reynolds caught 113 passes for 1,450 yards and two touchdowns. He was a solid No. 3 receiver, but the Rams drafted Van Jefferson in the second round last year to be his eventual replacement.

He was always unlikely to return to the Rams, considering they have Jefferson slotted in behind Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. Reynolds can be an effective No. 3 receiver for the Titans, potentially even sliding up to WR2 with Corey Davis gone.

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5 best WRs still remaining after the 1st wave of free agency

The Baltimore Ravens have shown interest in WRs and still need help. Here are the best WRs still available in 2021 NFL free agency

The Baltimore Ravens seemingly understand they need to address their wide receiver depth chart this offseason. Though both coach John Harbaugh and general manager Eric DeCosta have talked up the team’s run-first philosophy all offseason, the Ravens showed a bit of interest in some of the bigger wide receiver names at the start of free agency, including offering JuJu Smith-Schuster good money. Unfortunately, they didn’t land anyone but that doesn’t mean they won’t continue to look with the first wave of free agency wrapped up.

In typical Baltimore fashion, the team could look to the second wave of free-agent wide receivers. Though they might not have the star power fans have been begging for, second-tier wide receivers offer the potential for more value. The second wave of free agents are often far cheaper but they can still fill a role well, potentially giving a budget-conscious team some serious return on investment.

Given the Ravens’ clear desire to add to the position this offseason, let’s take a look at the best wide receivers still remaining in free agency.

9 prove it deal free agents the Philadelphia Eagles should pursue

With a tight salary cap awaiting and the Carson Wentz dead money weighing the ship down, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be squeezed this offseason in their bid to add talent.

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With a tight salary cap awaiting and the Carson Wentz dead money weighing the ship down, the Philadelphia Eagles are going to be squeezed this offseason in their bid to add talent.

With free agency set to begin in two weeks, the Eagles will make some big moves and restructure to free up the necessary cap space to make improvements to their roster.

With the Eagles likely to pursuing some free agents looking for a prove-it deal, here are 9 players they should target to upgrade the roster.

6 WRs Titans should target if Corey Davis leaves in free agency

The Titans can’t spend big money on a No. 2 receiver this offseason.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis had his best season as a pro at the right time as he prepares to hit the open market in 2021 after the team declined his fifth-year option last May.

Davis tied or broke career-highs in receptions (65), receiving yards (984), touchdowns (five) and 100-yard games (five) in 2020 as a key cog in Tennessee’s elite offense.

While the Titans would no doubt like to keep Davis on board, general manager Jon Robinson will have a tough task ahead of him in doing so.

Per Over the Cap, the Titans are projected to be $2.1 million over the cap if the final 2021 salary cap figure gets set between the new floor of $180 million at $180.5 million.

The Titans will have a tough time winning a bidding war that drives up Davis’ price, and the team really shouldn’t be spending big money on a No. 2 receiver in the first place.

With the possibility that the Titans lose Davis this offseason, here’s a look at receivers who the team can realistically target in free agency to fill the void left at the No. 2 receiver spot.

8 free agents the Eagles should target regardless of position

Tyrod Taylor is among 8 free agents the Philadelphia Eagles should target

With the Eagles projected to be almost $50 million over the salary cap at the start of the new league year, there will need to be several notables restructures, releases, and possible trades involving some big names.

Howie Roseman is a cap specialist and he’ll likely have no problem clear the necessary cap space in order for the Eagles to begin their rebuild.

The Eagles will need to acquire free agents in 2021 regardless of their cap outlook and we’ve presented 8 players regardless of position who could help the Birds on the cheap.

12 NFL free agents with ties to the new Lions regime that should interest Detroit

Here are some choice unrestricted free agents with ties to the new Lions regime

Detroit’s radical franchise overhaul to the front office and coaching staff gives the Lions a rare chance to remake the roster, too. The new faces in charge of personnel decisions have different ties to different NFL teams they can exploit this offseason to help in the remake, too.

The Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell regime has direct recent ties to four NFL teams. Holmes, the new GM, comes from the Los Angeles Rams. So does assistant GM Ray Agnew.

New head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn both worked for the New Orleans Saints for several seasons together before coming to Detroit.

Senior personal executive John Dorsey was the GM of the Cleveland Browns in 2018-2019 before serving as a consultant in 2020. New offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn was the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers for the last four seasons.

That’s some pretty intimate familiarity and personal ties to four other NFL organizations who will have players leaving this offseason. Here are some choice unrestricted free agents from those teams and how they might be appealing to the amalgamation of the new regime in Detroit.

9 free agent WRs the Colts should consider in 2021

Free agent WRs for Indy.

There are several needs the Indianapolis Colts must address during the 2021 offseason, including at the wide receiver position where they could use some more depth.

Fortunately for the Colts, there is a chance they can add some top-tier talent in free agency if they feel like doing so. Whether they actually will is the big question for Chris Ballard but with their salary cap space, they shouldn’t be afraid to bring in a big fish.

The Colts have a solid group of young wide receivers. Michael Pittman Jr. is on track to being the future WR1 while Parris Campbell can hopefully put his injuries behind him. Zach Pascal has been as reliable as it gets as a depth piece. But the Colts can afford to bring in some more talent.

Here are nine free-agent wide receivers the Colts should consider signing this offseason:

Why “Empty” could be the key for Jared Goff against the Packers

Why one particular offensive formation could be the key to a Rams upset over the Packers.

The Rams saw their first drive peter out against the Packers in the divisional round, and they could manage just a field goal after an ill-advised direct snap to running back Cam Akers, a couple more Akers carries, and a false start. But quarterback Jared Goff was able to make a couple of big-time throws on the drive, and the formation tendencies were important to watch.

This 28-yard pass to Josh Reynolds on first-and-10 from the Rams’ 30-yard line was kind of a big deal.

As the dots will tell you, the Rams got their big play out of an empty formation, which Sean McVay has called far more than any other coach. This season, per Sports Info Solutions, Goff had dropped back 131 times in empty formations, with 83 completions in 122 attempts for 813 yards, 325 air yards, one touchdown… and four interceptions. But those four picks have clearly not stopped McVay from calling empty, and it worked out in that instance. It also worked out on Goff’s 19-yard completion to Robert Woods, also out of empty.

The Packers, on the other hand, faced empty formations in the regular season on just 35 dropbacks (the fifth-fewest in the NFL), allowing 22 receptions on 30 targets for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. So, maybe it was unfamiliarity with the package… or maybe it was the three-man rush with edge-rusher Preston Smith in coverage. Eek.

In any event, you can expect to see the Rams run more empty in this game, especially if Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine doesn’t bring extra pressure.

4 Rams free agents who could be fits for the Cardinals this offseason

The Rams and Packers face off in the divisional round of the playoffs. The Rams have some scheduled free agents who might be of interest to the Cardinals.

The first game of the weekend in the divisional round of the playoffs has the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers. The Arizona Cardinals are not in the postseason but Cardinals fans can watch the game and see individual players who will be free agents this offseason.

Who are some Rams free agents who could be potential targets for the Cardinals in March?