11. Cameron Wake, EDGE, Tennessee Titans
Despite reports that indicated Cameron Wake was going to retire that surfaced this past weekend, that notion was put to bed by Wake’s agent, who announced on Twitter that he has “no intention of retiring.”
That makes the veteran pass rusher available on the open market. Similar to some of the veteran players already discussed, Wake will not be a long-term answer for teams at the EDGE position. At 38 years old, his next spot might be his last landing spot in the NFL.
But teams looking for a savvy rotational pass rusher would be wise to give Wake a call. He saw just 195 snaps last season, and his year was ended early when he was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. But on those 195 snaps Wake chipped in with 31 total pressures, including three sacks and 20 quarterback hurries. By Pro Football Focus’s grading, last year was his worst season as a pass rusher, with a pass rushing grade of “just” 77.8. In fact, Wake has graded at a great to elite mark his entire career in the league, under PFF’s criteria.
If used in a limited role as a situational pass rusher, Wake can contribute at a solid level next season. Remember, if the pocket is the most important spot on the field – and you need someone on your roster that can attack that spot – then Wake should be on your call sheet.