The team plans to expand Lamb's role to more work on the outside all over the field to create more diversity. NAME. Chiefs trade Tyreek Hill to Dolphins: Who are the biggest winners and losers? Not only do the Bucs need a WR3 -- we all saw the offensive decline after Antonio Brown's late-season walk-off -- but they need a WR2 while Chris Godwin recovers from knee surgery. He also can do plenty of damage after the catchwith his quickness and cutting ability. Clint Lamb. At WR26, Steve Johnson stands out to me in this bunch as the most likely to outperform his ADP. 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. On paper, the A.J.-Julio duo should be dynamic. Landry, like his college throwback friend OBJ, also has battled injuries of late that have kept him from delivering like the premier slot man he quickly became in Miami. 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. Chaminade-Madonna, which has sent several players to Miami the last few years, has two five-star wide receivers, Jeremiah Smith and And if the PPR points increased by 299, only Like Woods, his stats took a final dip with Goff, so Stafford should deliver the ball to him better to raise his big-play quotient, too. WebDiscover the most Famous Wide Receiver Football Players including Odell Beckham Jr., Tyreek Hill, Antonio Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Stefon Diggs and many more. The veteran has said he wants to return -- presumably with a contract extension -- but with a $14.3 million non-guaranteed base salary, the Browns could cut bait and move on. We'll draw broad conclusions based on a graphical comparison of all of the positions and examine how the tight end data is skewed by two of the greatest tight ends to ever play the game. His big-play element needs to come through in a deep, revamped receiving corps. Sutton, only 25, returns to a much deeper receiving corps to help support him, led by second first-rounder Jerry Jeudy. Cobb could be a cut candidate, especially if Aaron Rodgers leaves. Davis struggled with drops and had almost no rapport with rookie Zach Wilson. David Carr examines the relocations of seven signal-callers, providing 2022 stat projections and analysis. If Watson is active for a bulk of the season, Cooper might have the best campaign of his career. Woods, at 29, has been outstanding in Sean McVay's offense for four seasons in transitioning from the Bills. Then we'll wrap up the series by using age trends to identify some tight ends to target and others to avoid. The 28 year old wide receiver appeared in 13 games in 2021 and ended with 27 receptions, 394 yards, and 1 reception. Which NFL players will garner the most interest on the open market in March? 1 status in Atlanta with Jones moving on to Nashville. Each member of this threesome perfectly complements the others. 1 with his size and speed and will get that opportunity flying downfield in New York as Zach Wilson's outside go-to guy. The emergence of Osborn gives the Vikes a solid trio to build off of in new coach Kevin O'Connell's offense. Kirk could have priced himself out of Arizona after leading the Cards in receiving in 2021. The 22-year-old second-year first-rounder would have challenged Jefferson for status of top rookie receiver had Prescott stayed healthy last season. Watkins proved to be a good speed option -- even if Nick Sirianni called far too many WR screens at times. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. 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. 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. As he prepares for his first season with the Cleveland Browns, he finds himself taking on a new role and mentoring some of the younger players. The best wide receiver trio in the NFL resides in Cincinnati. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, Key free agents: James Washington (UFA), JuJu Smith-Schuster (UFA), Ray-Ray McCloud (UFA). If Houston hangs on to the 28-year-old, it would ensure Davis Mills, or whoever is under center, will have a reliable target. How much he develops this offseason will determine whether Seattle's two-headed monster grows into a three-man force. Kliff Kingsbury's offense overly relies on the star wideout making plays without much scheme help. With Landry experiencing the worst statistical season of his career in 2021 while battling injury, Cleveland might view him as a receiver on the downturn. Stevie Johnsons six-year career in Buffalo: 301 receptions, 3,832 yards and 28 TDs. Much like we saw in the quarterback and running back breakdowns, the decades have a distinct overlap during the most productive ages. Lockett, who turns 29 in September,has been Russell Wilson's most reliable all-around target for three seasons. Will he finally be healthy? 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. He did however average over 14 yards per The biggest beneficiary of the eyeballs on Diggs was Davis, who took off down the stretch and into the postseason. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. And Patrick adds an enticing big-body target. Hes being drafted as the third receiver in most drafts, and thats way too high for a player who has missed 11 of his teams last 20 games due to three different soft-tissue injuries. 2022 projection: 1,100-plus receiving yards, 10 TDs. Expect yards and touchdowns to be easy to come by for the former Chief in South Beach. 11). 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 | Woods has been one of the most productive -- yet still underrated -- wide receivers in the league, as he averaged 132.7 targets and 1,096.3 receiving yards in his last three fully healthy seasons in Los Angeles. Godwin, 25, is right behind his teammate as Brady's latest slot ace. However, some of these players are being drafted as if they still have their upside from a few years ago. Upside is clearly ramped up for wide receivers from age 21 all the way up to age 27, with an odd dip at age 28, then the biggest number of them all at age-29, as a Note: All scoring in this article is standard, non-PPR. He then went on to play 49 more games in his forties. 2:09 pm ET, Agent's Take: Rodgers' trade value, logistics, best fit, McCarthy discusses taking over Cowboys' play-calling, Brett Favre welfare funds scandal explained, Reich says Carr 'checks a lot of boxes' after meeting, Cooper embracing role as leader with Browns, Mock: Carter falls amid warrant, Ravens take QB, Rodgers' trade value, logistics and best fit, Best team fits for top FAs at each position, Ex-NFL GM on ramifications of Carter's legal issue, NFLPA issues team report cards: Commanders fail, 49ers GM says he contacted Brady as team seeks QB help, Jalen Carter issues statement amid charges. 1-receiver talent. 2020 stats (with Lions): 20receptions on 32 targets, 338 yards, 2TDs, 16.9 yards per catch. Publish date: Feb 27, 2023 7:00 AM EST. Higgins owns No. The Super Bowl MVP makes the Rams' offense go. The free agency frenzy is a hectic period on the NFL calendar with a language all its own. Godwin developed some durability issues last season but still remained valuable as a short-to-intermediate targets, complementing Evans well with his reliable hands and route running. The former Giants superstar, 28, hasn't totally rocked yet in Cleveland as some durabilityissues have followed him. Gage should enjoy career-high production. He combines the ideal size and speed to complement Allen. A: NAME: TEAM: Old Dominion: Patmon, Dezmon: His catch rate has seen signficant improvement with every year in the league. Sans the former Pro Bowler, the Browns receiver group would desperately need a talent infusion. I really like Woods to help this Titans passing attack bounce back from a down 2021 season. 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.. He just needs a top QB connection to emerge with either Drew Lock or Teddy Bridgewater for a big rebound. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Shepard and Slayton could be cut candidates this offseason as the Giants dig out from salary cap hell. Dallas got him going early by making him a primary slot receiver between Cooper and Michael Gallup. Adding a playmaker who can take advantage of coverage rolled to Hill and Travis Kelce is a need. It's the last hurrah for 33-year-olds, Reggie Wayne and Steve Smith. Now they need them to develop into consistent playmakers. In 2019, he played the full year with a core muscle injury. Raiders fans are pining for Davante Adams, and if he somehow hit free agency, it would be a dream pairing. Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2023. 2020 stats: 83 receptions on 129 targets, 1,303yards, 10 TDs, 15.7yards per catch. As one of the players with the most experience, he will bring knowledge to the younger group of receivers, including rookies David Bell, Michael Woods, Isaiah Weston, Travell Harris and Mike Harley. However, he still is guaranteed $4.5 million from the Giants this season. Top WRs under contract for 2022:D.J. But the Bucs need one of their young wideouts to step up in three-receiver sets. Smoothis the best word to describe how Hopkins, 29,works himself open and sets up defenders. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Amon-Ra St. Brown, Quintez Cephus, Trinity Benson, Key free agents: Kalif Raymond (UFA), Josh Reynolds (UFA), KhaDarel Hodge (UFA). CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Samuel was signed to be that do-it-all threat who could capitalize on coverage rolling towards McLaurin, but he played in just five games due to injury. Others pitched A.J. Last season, it was a torn ACL in his left knee that cut short his season after only 9games. The 28-year-old wideout can run every pattern in the route tree. Johnson was long a productive star at Minnesota. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Tyreek Hill, Mecole Hardman, Josh Gordon, Key free agents: Byron Pringle (UFA), Demarcus Robinson (UFA). 2022 projection: 1,500 receiving yards, 15 TDs. Youngsters Palmer and Guyton also provide good depth with upside. I don't see Tua's limitations holding Hill back. 11. Wilson compiled career-highs in catches (45), yards (602) and TDs (six) in Dallas a year ago. He was drafted knowing he profiled like Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders in terms of size and skill set. Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects helped themselves the most at the HBCU Legacy Bowl in New Orleans? Collins showed flashes of play-making ability in his rookie season and could be in for a leap in Year 2. I know there's some concern about Hill ditching Patrick Mahomes for Tua Tagovailoa, a quarterback who has struggled throwing the ball deep downfield, but the veteran receiver has so much speed and big-play ability that he'll succeed no matter who's throwing him the ball. Golladay generated just 521 yards on 37 catches with zero TDs after his big payday and was far too inconsistent for his talent level. The 29-year-old wide receiver will join a thin wide receiver class when the release becomes official in a couple of weeks. 2020 stats: 70 receptions on 106 targets, 1,075yards, 11 TDs, 15.4yards per catch. The 29-year-old wide receiver will join a thin wide receiver class when the release becomes official in a couple of weeks. 2022 projection: 1,000 receiving yards, seven TDs. Id much rather draft a WR3 or WR4 that actually has some upside, which puts Boldin outside of my top 50. He will break down film from 6 NFC East wide receivers, in order: Amari Cooper. Jones was a solid target but is headed to free agency. Despite finally reporting to the Steelers today, Wallace is still being taken too high with a FantasyPros.com average draft position (ADP) of WR14. Top WRs under contract for 2022:A.J. First we'll use the broad trends to inform our dynasty strategy. NFL's Top 28 over 28: Receivers and Tight Ends - Bleacher Report The future Hall of Famer makes up for what he doesn't get in short-areatouchdowns with long-ball intimidation and execution. 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. Aiyuk, who turned 23 in March, adds to the sophomore excitement following his splash as another rookie first-rounder. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Diggs, 27, got out of Minnesota in a co-No. The 2022 NFL offseason featured several blockbuster moves, including the trade of wide receiver A.J. Everything the Bills do on offense revolves around the attention Diggs commands, and that won't change in 2022. Brown from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles. Brown from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles. Top WRs under contract for 2022:Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Key free agents: Auden Tate (UFA), Mike Thomas (UFA). Back to near full healthfor Baker Mayfield's ideal passing offense, don't be shocked if Beckham can re-establishhimself among the top-tier wideouts again. 1 treatment. If Samuel can stay healthy, McLaurin continues to dominate and Washington bolsters the wideout room, it could help buoy whoever is under center in 2022. There's a reason Tom Brady recruited Gage -- a former sixth-round pick who emerged during back-to-back 700-yard, four-TD seasons in Atlanta -- to sign with Tampa during free agency. 2022 projection: 1,300 receiving yards, 10 TDs. 2022 projection: 900 receiving yards, five TDs. 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