The 2022 NFL offseason will formally start on March 16, however free company discuss is already properly underway. Veterans with expiring contracts can start negotiations with different groups on March 14, and that is not even accounting for the unsure futures of massive names like Aaron Rodgers, who could or might not be again in Inexperienced Bay.

As we strategy the open market, this is one stab at the place among the prime names may find yourself, and what sort of cash they might fetch in free company — a take a look at 25 totally different potential touchdown spots for gamers at each place:

Notice: The next gamers weren’t included as a result of they’re projected to re-sign with their present groups: Packers WR Davante Adams, Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin, Chargers WR Mike Williams, Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr., Chiefs OT Orlando Brown Jr., Bengals S Jessie Bates III.

Projected phrases: Three years, $61.5 million | Per 12 months: $20.5 million

No matter whether or not the Colts substitute QB Carson Wentz, they want higher cross safety. Armstead is a significant improve on Eric Fisher when wholesome, to not point out a confirmed locker-room chief. GM Chris Ballard pays as much as shield whomever’s underneath heart.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $72 million | Per 12 months: $18 million

Houston wants play-makers in every single place, however particularly at nook. New coach Lovie Smith will get a constructing block for his protection, and common supervisor Nick Caserio is aware of Jackson from New England. At 26, the ex-Patriots star immediately boosts their secondary.

Projected phrases: One 12 months, $17 million | Per 12 months: $17 million

A key piece of the Rams’ Tremendous Bowl rotation, he has the flexibleness to be choosy at 33, and an enormous one-year payday permits him an opportunity to latch onto one other contender earlier than re-evaluating in 2023. Baltimore will get itself a plug-and-play No. 1 edge man.

Projected phrases: Two years, $33.5 million | Per 12 months: $16.75 million

Vic Fangio could also be gone, however that does not imply the brand new regime cannot make investments on protection, particularly with Bradley Chubb in want of a real pass-rushing mate, GM George Paton flush with cap area, and QB maybe prone to be addressed by the draft.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $66 million | Per 12 months: $16.5 million

A reunion! A-Rob could area equally profitable presents from splashier cities like Miami and New England, however Trevor Lawrence is an interesting draw, as is the familiarity of Jacksonville. Doug Pederson and Co. give their younger QB a real No. 1 to focus on.

Projected phrases: Three years, $49.5 million | Per 12 months: $16.5 million

Carolina wants a QB, however except they land a blockbuster commerce, they will possible flip to the draft. Precedence No. 2 is fixing a porous line, and Scherff, regardless of damage issues, remains to be elite on the inside.

Projected phrases: Three years, $48.75 million | Per 12 months: $16.25 million

Sticking with the Chiefs could be best, however Mathieu will get a pay increase and an opportunity to play underneath Ron Rivera right here, whereas Washington will get an enormous improve on the again finish of a leaky secondary because it appears to be like to return to competition.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $62 million | Per 12 months: $15.5 million

GM Howie Roseman sees the potential for Malcolm Jenkins 2.0 right here, scrapping the Band-Aids at security for a sturdy long-term center-fielder. Williams, in the meantime, will get a payday that will’ve been tougher in New Orleans.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $56 million | Per 12 months: $14 million

Assuming Mike Williams returns out broad, Justin Herbert already has good weaponry. Gesicki, nevertheless, provides him a 3rd big-time outlet within the passing sport. The Chargers have money to spend. Why not hold constructing round your star QB?

Projected phrases: 4 years, $56 million | Per 12 months: $14 million

With a lot of cash to play with, the Jets get Robert Saleh an actual long-term reply within the secondary, immediately bettering their cross protection with the Bucs’ tag candidate. Davis, 25, cashes in whereas getting the Massive Apple highlight.

Projected phrases: Three years, $40.5 million | Per 12 months: $13.5 million

Gregory’s acquired an off-field and damage historical past, however that is not stopping the Seahawks. In dire want of a disruptive edge presence, Seattle bets on the Cowboys star’s rising expertise whereas reloading for no less than yet another Pete Carroll-Russell Wilson run.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $52 million | Per 12 months: $13 million

Trevor Lawrence wants weapons of any form. Schultz provides him one other. Faraway from the Cowboys’ offense, he might not be as deadly, however new coach Doug Pederson has relied closely on tight ends earlier than. He pays as much as get his QB one other outlet.

Projected phrases: Three years, $39 million | Per 12 months: $13 million

It is a steep price ticket for a 30-year-old heart, however Jensen was a nasty bodyguard for Tom Brady, and that is precisely what the Bengals ought to need for Joe Burrow, particularly with cap area to spare.

Projected phrases: Three years, $37.5 million | Per 12 months: $12.5 million

Because the lack of Henry Ruggs, the Raiders have sorely missed a gradual deep risk for Derek Carr. Chark has loads to show after an injury-marred near his Jaguars run, however he pairs properly with Hunter Renfrow in Vegas.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $44 million | Per 12 months: $11 million

Perhaps probably the most undervalued free brokers of the 2022 class, Reed is simply 25 and recent off 1.5 seasons of top-notch nook play. San Francisco brings him again to its needy secondary underneath ex-Seahawks assistant Nick Sorensen.

Projected phrases: Two years, $21 million | Per 12 months: $10.5 million

Denver already added pass-rushing assist on this train, however Campbell brings bodily, play-making pop to a missing ILB corps. New coach Nathaniel Hackett witnessed his peak firsthand in Inexperienced Bay, and the Broncos have cash to spend.

Projected phrases: One 12 months, $10.5 million | Per 12 months: $10.5 million

Name it an incentive-laden deal, contemplating Gallup is coming off damage, nevertheless it is sensible for either side: the cap-laden Browns enhance a largely barren receiving corps, whereas Gallup will get an opportunity to be an unofficial No. 1 earlier than re-entering the market.

Projected phrases: Two years, $20.5 million | Per 12 months: $10.25 million

Indy wants pass-catching assist, regardless of how a lot GM Chris Ballard preaches endurance with Parris Campbell and others. Valdes-Scantling provides them a real field-stretcher to pair with the extra well-rounded Michael Pittman Jr.

Projected phrases: One 12 months, $10 million | Per 12 months: $10 million

Jameis Winston presents extra upside however figures to get some appears to be like elsewhere. Teddy, in the meantime, is the right stopgap for them: he is aware of the system, performs it secure, and might simply slide right into a backup position if/after they land a successor.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $39 million | Per 12 months: $9.75 million

Hailing from a foul Bears O-line does not essentially make him a scorching title, however Daniels is younger (24) with a strong resume at a spot of dire want for Miami. New coach Mike McDaniel will get an prompt improve up entrance as he appears to be like to construct out the run sport.

Projected phrases: 4 years, $38 million | Per 12 months: $9.5 million

An underrated, ascending piece of the 49ers’ defensive position, Jones provides the Chiefs one other massive man to plug in alongside Chris Jones on a defensive entrance that underwhelmed down the stretch in 2021. Steve Spagnuolo covets a stronger entrance.

Projected phrases: Two years, $18 million | Per 12 months: $9 million

Gerald Everett was a high quality outlet for Russell Wilson in 2021, however Ertz proved — proper in entrance of Seattle’s eyes within the NFC West — that he is nonetheless a top-10 starter when wholesome. Ertz strikes farther west for one final run with an elite QB.

Steelers signal C Bradley Bozeman

Projected phrases: Three years, $27 million | Per 12 months: $9 million

Pittsburgh is not usually eager on splashy strikes for older free brokers, however Bozeman is simply 27 and recent off a profession 12 months as the guts of Baltimore’s line. Regardless of who’s underneath heart, they should shore up the trenches.

Projected phrases: One 12 months, $9 million | Per 12 months: $9 million

Changing to a 3-4 protection underneath new coordinator Ed Donatell, the Vikings welcome an NFC North rival who can plug the gaps — and simply so occurs to have a Professional Bowl historical past alongside Donatell from their time in Chicago.

Projected phrases: One 12 months, $8 million | Per 12 months: $8 million

Mike Vrabel likes the powerful guys, and Gronk’s persona matches proper in. He brings pop as each a blocker and cross catcher, giving Tennessee a fast repair at a place of want. The one-year deal permits Gronk to journey into the sundown in 2023, if he chooses.