And Patrick adds an enticing big-body target. Only stats for Regular Season Games have been included. He now joins a passer he's quite familiar with in Derek Carr, as they spent two record-setting seasons together at Fresno State in 2012 and '13. Tampa stockpiled young wideouts with talent in Johnson and Darden. The next-closest wideout was Parker, who had 515. Hutson Aguirre Greene Liebel Kutner Pihos Fears Taylor Crisler Keane Mann Soltau Fletcher Edwards Keane O'Connor Brito Hoffman McChesney Grant Wightkin Wilson Stonesifer Hensley Stribling. Hill is by far the NFL's most explosive wide receiver. He could be a little more consistent with his hands and routes to be more active all over the field, but he will always catch Tom Brady's eye in key scoring spots. He combines the ideal size and speed to complement Allen. Godwin remains in line for a hefty payday despite his ACL tear. His recent numbers were affected by the decline of Jared Goff, so Matthew Stafford and his big arm is a welcome boost for "Bobby Trees" outside. 2020 stats: 60receptions on 96 targets, 748 yards, 5 TDs, 12.5yards per catch. Gregg Rosenthal has scoured the market to rank NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2022. Who are the best players remaining in this year's class? 2020 stats: 87receptions on 135 targets, 1,276yards, 15 TDs, 14.7yards per catch. Robinson will have an important role in Sean McVay's offense, especially with Robert Woods traded to Tennessee. So far, there are has been a wide array of veterans (and rookies) electing to take advantage of this new rule. It's important to exercise patience with this late-blooming position when deciding whom to keep from year to year. Here's a team-by-team breakdown of notable NFL players who have been released or signed/traded elsewhere in the 2022 offseason. Calvin Johnson, Victor Cruz, Jordy Nelson, Mike Wallace, Steve Johnson, and Pierre Garon will all hit the peak performance ages of 26 or 27 by mid-season. WebNFL Network's Peter Schrager and Emmanuel Sanders shares their top three WR under 25 years old, a list featuring Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf. Author: Pete Smith. Conversely, be on the lookout for other owners bailing on receivers too soon. The talent resides in Denver for a potent offense if they can finally figure out the QB. The grand reshuffling of NFL rosters is upon us. The pairing of Samuel and Aiyuk gives the Niners two reliable targets for the next phase of the offense under quarterback Trey Lance. To be frank, Cooper never was going to have 1,500 yards in a loaded Cowboys offense. The Saints didn't use high picks on wideouts much under Sean Payton. Evans was a true deep threat for Buffalo and he hauled in nine touchdowns in his rookie season. More than 300 draft hopefuls are heading to Indianapolis, looking to put on a show at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. Moss may be worth a late-round flier as the sixth receiver on your team, but there are plenty of young players that Id prefer to take a chance on. Davis is in for a bigger leap in Year 3. Without Thomas, there isn't much to love about the New Orleans receiver crew, even if Harris returns on a restricted free agent tender. Raiders acquiring Davante Adams from Packers: Who are the trade's biggest winners and losers? Green, too, could be headed elsewhere after signing a one-year deal last offseason. While wideouts don't quite have the consistency and longevity of quarterbacks, the wise dynasty owner will pair quarterbacks with receivers instead of running backs when building the foundation of their team. With a consistent quarterback and talents like Amon-Ra St. Brown and T.J. Hockenson around him, Chark should help take Detroit's offense to the next level. The 28-year-oldhas great toughness and quickness and proved he could also have impact outside when needed for Mayfield last season. Davis was a late bloomer, but at 25 last season, he lived up to the potential of being the No. However, the Texans actually ran the ball more often when both Johnson and Schaub were in the lineup, leaning on the ground game for 55% of their plays. Probably the greatest wide receiver from 2013-2018 (ages 25-30), Brown section: | slug: amari-cooper-says-he-is-considered-the-old-guy-among-browns-receivers-28-year-old-taking-on-leadership-role | sport: football | route: article_single.us | The new league year has produced quite a shuffle at the wide receiver position. Sans Hopkins, the operation lacks oomph. The Jags own a boatload of salary-cap space and must buffer Trevor Lawrence with more explosive skill-position players. NAME. His hands are excellent too, right behind Thomas as a medium-range target with high volume. Sutton, only 25, returns to a much deeper receiving corps to help support him, led by second first-rounder Jerry Jeudy. It's telling that running back Christian McCaffrey finished the year third in receiving yards for Carolina despite playing in just seven games (343 yards). As we saw in the first graph at the top of the article, the productivity of wide receivers really takes a dive after 34, making it hard to get excited about the comeback attempts of Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, and Plaxico Burress. Chark (UFA), Laquon Treadwell (UFA), Tavon Austin (UFA). 13), and Marvin Jones Jr. (no. Quarterbacks are rock-solid well into their 30s, and running backs drop off sharply after 26. The offensive situation on the Browns is still unknown, with quarterback Deshaun Watson likely to be suspended following sexual assault allegations. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Marvin Jones, Laviska Shenault Jr. Key free agents: D.J. 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at 2020 stats: 100receptions on 147 targets, 992 yards, 8TDs, 9.9yards per catch. Watkins proved to be a good speed option -- even if Nick Sirianni called far too many WR screens at times. Raiders fans are pining for Davante Adams, and if he somehow hit free agency, it would be a dream pairing. With a full recovery from his season-ending knee injury, Woods should see a ton of targets working opposite A.J. GP. Smiths ADP as a high-end WR2 is a few spots too high after the Carolina passing attack fizzled in the second half of last year. And Boyd is one of the best slot receivers in the NFL. His limitations in the offense have been tied to quarterback play in two seasons, but that should change with Ryan Fitzpatrick giving him the true No. Cobb could be a cut candidate, especially if Aaron Rodgers leaves. Kevin Patra breaks down every team's wide receiver situation ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. In practice, the group underperformed and couldn't stay healthy. First we'll use the broad trends to inform our dynasty strategy. Hill is certainly in the company with the best wideouts in the league when it comes to production with 1,239 receiving yards and 111 receptions during the 2021 season. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Top WRs under contract for 2022:A.J. Parker is talented, but health remains an issue for the veteran, who appeared in just 10 games last season. With Combine Week underway, Daniel Jeremiah updates his prospect rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. As he prepares for his first season Adams is the biggest potential free-agent receiver. The Jags also need speed throughout the offense. The Chiefs should be a player to add a potent second-fiddle to Hill. One big question is whether the Jags will bring back Chark, who broke his foot in Week 4. Top WRs under contract for 2022:DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, Andy Isabella, Key free agents: Christian Kirk (UFA), A.J. The former Giants superstar, 28, hasn't totally rocked yet in Cleveland as some durabilityissues have followed him. Wes Welker. But along with that flashy style,all-around substance separates the true reliable playmakers from the occasional ones. Very efficient.". Their ADPs seem appropriate in redraft leagues, but this is the dynasty season to look for the opportunity to maximize their values and trade them away to a contender. We started off this series by looking at the extremes on the decline spectrum. Samuel thinks Aiyuk can be a breakout dynamo, too, but he shouldn't forget that he has special similar qualities for the outside as a third-year second-rounder at 25.. Toney displayed brief moments of explosive play-making but was constantly hurt. Landry's catch rate has increased with his QB with every year. Jul 28, 2021. Johnson certainly has upside and will put up a few big games this year, but there are too many concerns for me to trust him as my WR1. NAME. I am high on Chark and think he can be a real difference-maker in Detroit, even coming off a broken ankle that limited him to just four games in 2021. He's coming off a career season that saw him lead the Cardinals in both receptions (77) and receiving yards (982). All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. 2022 projection: 1,000 receiving yards, eight TDs. Wayne is toeing the precipice of decline by turning 34 in November, but he should improve a little on his WR29 numbers from last year. Diggs remains one of the NFL's premier receivers, netting his fourth consecutive 1,000-plus-yard season. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Michael Pittman Jr., Parris Campbell, Key free agents: T.Y. He is the classic lanky deep threat with some of same red zone qualities of Evans and Metcalf. Theres a fairly steady downhill slope for receivers in their late 20s and early 30s that isnt nearly as dramatic as it is with running backs. Ridley has been a shifty route runner made to deliver on third downs and the red zone, but he has expanded his repertoire with a healthy dose of big downfield plays for Matt Ryan. 2022 projection: 1,200 receiving yards, 10 TDs. With Tyreek Hill now out of the mix, JuJu will play a much bigger role than initially thought when he first signed with the Chiefs, but he'll still be a secondary target behind all-world tight end Travis Kelce. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, Key free agents: James Washington (UFA), JuJu Smith-Schuster (UFA), Ray-Ray McCloud (UFA). The Panthers got next to nothing out of rookies Marshall and Smith, but with other areas of need (QB, O-line), I don't expect significant changes in the wideout room. 1 situation and emerged as the dominant go-to guy for Buffalo, getting the high volume he desired. If Samuelcan stay healthy, San Francisco would have dominant duo in abetter QB situation. Not only does Wilson switch from Dak Prescott to Tua Tagovailoa under center, but he'll be fighting for targets against two of the most electric wideouts in the league in Hill and Waddle (not to mention rising tight end Mike Gesicki). Smith's numbers could have been even better if Jalen Hurts connected on a few of his deep balls. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, cap figures come from Over The Cap. However, Wayne is poised to live up to his ADP as a solid WR3 with Andrew Lucks strong preseason showings. Publish date: Feb 27, 2023 7:00 AM EST. Golladay, 29, was set to count $21.4 million against the cap. His running prowess will likely lead other clubs to attempt to mimic that usage, but there is only one Deebo. Look for the Bills to add speed to the receiver corps and a wideout who can produce yards after the catch to a club that struggled with YAC in 2021. With Jerry Jones searching for that elusive return to the Super Bowl, cutting Cooper would be tough to swallow. A: NAME: TEAM: Old Dominion: Patmon, Dezmon: He hasn't slowed down too much going into his age 31 season and his production is big in relation to his team's run-heavy attack, now complementing Jefferson instead of Diggs. The birds now have one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL. Diggs, 27, got out of Minnesota in a co-No. 2020 stats: 92 receptions on 130 targets, 1,114 yards, 5 TDs, 12.1 yards per catch. The Josh Gordon experiment didn't take -- although the Chiefs did sign him to a reserve/future contract earlier this month -- so it's back to the drawing board in K.C. Id much rather draft a WR3 or WR4 that actually has some upside, which puts Boldin outside of my top 50. If not, the Chargers, who have a ton of cap space, instantly become players at the top of the market. Samuel's dynamism as a "wide back" makes him unique among receivers. Kevin Patra breaks down every team's running back situation ahead of free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft. WebThere is an absurd amount of talent at wide receiver in this year's draft class, with as many as seven receivers projected to go in the first round, and even more in rounds two and three. Brandon Cooks already has an impressive 44 catches for 694 yards, a 15.8 yards per catch average. Brown proved he's a field-tilting weapon; his absence for four games left a hole that was arguably harder to fill than that left by injured back Derrick Henry. Will Jefferson make a Year 3 leap? Thielenalso has emerged as a savvy red zone force with 20 TDs in his past 25 games. With money to spend, the Commanders should look to add another playmaker on the outside. Still in rebuild mode, expect general manager Brad Holmes to look toward the draft to add more talent while filling out the bottom of the roster with flyers. While JuJu Smith-Schuster is the slot volume man and Chase Claypool is the heavy home-run hitter, Johnson is Pittsburgh's most complete receiver when it comes to doing everything needed outside. His resume includes four Pro Bowls and five seasons with 1,000 yards receiving. 1. Veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper is 28 years old and in football years he is considered by some to be the "old guy" on the team. Don't be surprised if Smith-Marsette carves out a bigger role in Year 2. Megatron, Nelson, and Garon are being drafted appropriately based on their situations and skill sets, but my rankings differ from ADP on Wallace, Steve Johnson, and Cruz. The list of 27 Year Old Wide Receivers in a peak season: If the PPR points increased by 285 in a peak season, then among all wide receivers, only Tyreek Hill, Deebo Samuel, Cooper Kupp, Stefon Diggs, Justin Jefferson, Davante Adamas, and JaMarr Chase earned 285 PPR points in the past season. It won't be quite the same ashis locked-in connection with Drew Brees, but Thomas will keep excelling with his unique style of play. Metcalf, only 23, combines being ripped as a physical specimen with blazing track-star speed. 2022 projection: 1,100-plus receiving yards, 10 TDs. 2020 stats: 70 receptions on 109 targets, 1,006yards, 13 TDs, 14.4yards per catch. However, he still is guaranteed $4.5 million from the Giants this season. Likewise, Claypool offers enticing talent but lacks consistency -- four 90-plus-yard games were met by five of fewer than 40 yards. The Will Fuller experiment didn't work. 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