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NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 2/2/18

By Dallas Robinson | at February 2, 2018 8:27 pm

Here are the latest reserve/futures contract signings from around the NFL. These deals will go into effect on the first day of the 2018 league year, with players joining their respective clubs’ offseason 90-man rosters:

Indianapolis Colts

WR Rodney Adams

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Top 3 Offseason Needs: Los Angeles Chargers

By Dallas Robinson | at February 2, 2018 7:33 pm

In advance of March 14, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues. We’ll continue this year’s series with the Los Angeles Chargers, who narrowly missed out on a postseason berth after finishing with a 9-7 record.

Depth Chart (via Roster Resource)

Pending Free Agents:

Jeremiah Attaochu, DE
Tre Boston, S
Isaiah Burse, WR (RFA)
Kellen Clemens, QB
Asante Cleveland, TE (RFA)
Jeff Cumberland, TE
Geremy Davis, WR (RFA)
Nick Dzubnar, LB (RFA)
Kaleb Eulls, DE (ERFA)
Antonio Gates, TE
Chris McCain, LB (RFA)
Sean McGrath, TE (RFA)
Nick Novak, K
Michael Ola, T
Branden Oliver, RB
Tenny Palepoi, DE
Adrian Phillips, S (RFA)
Michael Schofield, OL
Matt Slauson, OL
Korey Toomer, LB
Kenny Wiggins, G
Andre Williams, RB (RFA)
Tyrell Williams, WR (RFA)

Top 10 Cap Hits for 2018:

Philip Rivers, QB: $22,000,000
Russell Okung, T: $15,000,000
Melvin Ingram, DE: $13,875,000
Keenan Allen, WR: $9,650,000
Corey Liuget, DT: $9,500,000
Jason Verrett, CB: $8,526,000
Joey Bosa, DE: $7,056,456
Travis Benjamin, WR: $7,000,000
Joe Barksdale, T: $5,800,000
Brandon Mebane, DT: $5,500,000

Other:

Projected cap space (via Over the Cap): $24,105,510
17th pick in draft
Must exercise or decline 2019 fifth-year option for RB Melvin Gordon

Three Needs:

1) Address the run defense: In today’s NFL, stopping the pass is far more important than halting the run, and the Chargers boast one of the best secondaries in the league. Fielding perhaps the most elite cornerback trio (Casey Hayward, Trevor Williams, Desmond King) in the NFL, plus two excellent safeties in Jahleel Addae and Tre Boston, Los Angeles ranked third in passing touchdowns allowed, fourth in passer rating allowed, sixth in yards per attempt allowed, and ninth in pass defense DVOA.

But while teams should place more of an emphasis on pass defense, they can’t completely fail to stop opposing rushing attacks, which is essentially what the Chargers did in 2017. Los Angeles finished 29th in rush defense DVOA, 31st in yards allowed, and dead last in yards per attempt allowed. As such, much of the focus of the Chargers’ offseason should be on upgrading their interior defensive line and their linebacking unit.

Mostly due to injuries, Los Angeles used a four-man rotation at inside linebacker a season ago, as Jatavis Brown, Hayes Pullard, Denzel Perryman, and Korey Toomer all saw at least 25% playtime. The Chargers seemingly don’t view Brown as a full-time starter (based on his prior usage), Pullard was stretched as a fill-in last year, and Toomer hasn’t been able to find a place on the field despite his record of production (and is now a free agent). Perryman, then, is the only LA ‘backer who figures to return as a locked-in starter in 2018, meaning the club can certainly search for a complement during free agency or via the draft.

Luckily for the Chargers, the free agent linebacker class is relatively strong, so they should be able to find a solution when the market opens in March. Zach Brown, Tahir Whitehead, and NaVorro Bowman all ranked among Pro Football Focus‘ top 20 linebackers in run grade, but Bowman might be the best fit of the three. Not only is Bowman probably the best all-around linebacker of the group (he was the only member earn a mark greater than 50 in PFF’s coverage grades), but he’s also the oldest of the triumvirate. Given Los Angeles’ salary cap situation, the team may look for a bargain signing, and Bowman’s age could make him a bit cheaper. Brown, for what it’s worth, could be hunting for a top-tier LB contract.

Even more cost-effective linebackers than Bowman will be available, including Preston Brown (who’s played in 64 consecutive games with the Bills to begin his career) and Paul Posluszny, who could leave Jacksonville after seven seasons thanks to the strength of the Jaguars’ front seven. If the Chargers want to go even further towards the bottom of the barrel, they could target Kevin Minter or Gerald Hodges, each of whom failed to get on the field with the Bengals and Saints, respectively, in 2017. Both have had up-and-down careers, but each is only 27 years old and posted a solid campaign as recently as 2016.

Los Angeles will likely need to dip into free agency to add another defensive lineman, as well. Brandon Mebane has been a high-quality signing since joining the Chargers in 2016, but he’s now entering his age-33 season. Former first-round pick Corey Liuget was relatively effective in limited snaps last year, but Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com recently listed Liuget as a possible release candidate (LA would ave $6.5MM by cutting him).

While veterans such as Haloti Ngata or Kyle Williams could theoretically be effective for the Chargers, I don’t think defensive coordinator Gus Bradley wants his unit to get older this offseason. Therefore, let’s focus on free agents who are age-28 or younger. Dontari Poe will likely be looking for a multi-year pact after inking only a one-year deal with the Falcons last year, so Los Angeles could either pay up for the 6’3″, 350-pounder, or wait to see if his market crashes again. Bennie Logan could also be of interest (although the Redskins look like they’ll target him), while the Panthers don’t appear willing to re-sign Star Lotulelei at his likely asking price. The Eagles’ Beau Allen and the Ravens’ Brent Urban could also be in consideration for the Chargers over the next several weeks.

Adding a youthful defensive tackle in the draft is also on the table, and both Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN.com and Lance Zierlein of NFL.com recently mocked Alabama’s Da’Ron Payne to the Chargers. One NFL executive told Zierlein that Payne is a “thick and strong” athlete who will likely end up as a better pro than fellow Crimson Tide alum A’Shawn Robinson. In his ESPN.com piece, Williams tossed out Vita Vea (Washington) and Harrison Phillips (Stanford) as options for Los Angeles.

2) Find Philip Rivers‘ successor: The great thing about the Chargers’ roster is that it doesn’t have pressing holes at vital positions. Los Angeles is well-stocked at wide receiver, edge rusher, and cornerback, arguably the most important positions aside from quarterback in the NFL. While the club has needs at linebacker, defensive tackle, interior offensive line, and possibly safety if Tre Boston leaves via free agency, it can find solutions at those positions on the cheap, either in the later stages of free agency or in the middle rounds of the draft.

Given that they don’t necessarily need to land an impact player at a critical position this offseason, the Chargers could instead use their first-round pick on a quarterback. That’s not to imply Rivers is no longer a successful signal-caller. In 2017, Rivers ranked second in Football Outsiders‘ DYAR, fourth in FO’s DVOA, fourth in adjusted net yards per pass attempt, eighth in passer rating, and eighth in PFF’s 2018 Quarterback Annual, which noted Rivers can still hit intermediate passes and evade pressure with regularity.

But not every quarterback can keep up their statistical performance into their late-30s. Tom Brady and his TB12 method is an outlier, as most signal-callers are fading or finished by the time they reach Rivers’ age. Rivers will turn 37 years old during the 2018 campaign: since the merger in 1970, only 50 quarterbacks age-37 or older that have attempted at least 300 passes in a single season. Raise that age threshold to 38 years old, and the number of starting-caliber seasons drops to 29. No matter how well Rivers is currently playing, the odds are that his production will slip in the coming year or two — and it could happen quickly.Read more

The Chargers haven’t generally shown a willingness to invest in a quarterback while Rivers is still under center. Since Rivers entered the league in 2014, Los Angeles has only selected three signal-callers: Charlie Whitehurst, Jonathan Crompton, and Brad Sorensen. Los Angeles did send a conditional seventh-round pick to Buffalo last summer to acquire 25-year-old passer Cardale Jones, but there’s no indication the Chargers consider the former Ohio Stater a legitimate option to replace Rivers.

Los Angeles won’t pick in the first round until selection No. 17, meaning USC’s Sam Darnold and UCLA’s Josh Rosen will almost certainly be off the table. The Chargers could theoretically trade up, but that would involve surrendering multiple early-round picks in future drafts, and the sheer amount of clubs with a need at quarterback could make the price extremely steep. More likely, LA will sit at No. 17 and hope a signal-caller falls.

Wyoming’s Josh Allen is one of the most divisive prospects in recent memory, and could hypothetically come off the board as early as No. 1 overall to the Browns or as late as the second round. If he slips to the middle of the first round, Allen would present an interesting choice for the Chargers. As Bucky Brooks of NFL.com detailed last year, Allen has the tools to become a franchise quarterback, but his lack of overall production and his accuracy problems could scare clubs. Heisman winner Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma) may also be available at No. 17, and Todd McShay of ESPN.com sent the Sooner to Los Angeles in his most recent mock draft.

Another quarterback with a Heisman trophy, Louisville’s Lamar Jackson, could be in consideration for the Chargers if the top four passers are gone, as could Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph. In the mid to the late rounds, Mike White (Western Kentucky), Luke Falk (Washington State), and Kyle Lauletta (Richmond) may be on the table. Lauletta, specifically, would likely be a solid fit for Los Angeles’ offense, according to Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com.

3) Fix the special teams unit: The Chargers missed out on the playoffs by one win, and it’s a near certainty the club would have earned a postseason berth had their special teams performed just a bit better. Los Angeles ranked 31st in special teams DVOA a season ago, and was (by far) the worst kicking team in the league. Not only did the Chargers give up 22.2 points of field position through their paltry field goal/extra point attempts, but the club’s first two losses of the season were direct results of poor kicking efforts.

Los Angeles went through four kickers (Younghoe Koo, Travis Coons, Nick Novak, and Nick Rose) in 2017, and given that group’s results, the team needs to find a new kicker for next season. Clubs needn’t spend large to bring in quality kickers, as the Patriots’ Stephen Gostkowski leads the market with a $4.3MM annual salary. The Chargers have several options they could target on the free agent market, and it would be an upset if they don’t come away with one of Ryan Succop, Matt Bryant, Adam Vinatieri, Graham Gano, or Sebastian Janikowski. If it waits until the draft, LA could pick up Auburn’s Daniel Carlson or Florida’s Eddy Pineiro, who are ranked as the top two draftable kickers by Dane Brugler and Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com.

Punter wasn’t as serious a problem as kicker for the Chargers, but they could still manage improvement over Drew Kaser, who ranked ninth in net yards per punt but also contributed to a Los Angeles punting unit that sacrificed 6.1 points of field position, eighth-worst in the league. While there aren’t a ton of free agent punters scheduled to hit the market, the Chargers could attempt to steal Dustin Colquitt from the Chiefs, thus upgrading their own special teams unit and weakening a division rival. The Packers’ Jacob Schum, meanwhile, isn’t likely to garner a restricted free agent tender from Green Bay after spending the entire 2017 campaign injured, but he was excellent from 2015-16 and should come at a minimal price.

Finally, the Chargers must improve the non-specialists on their special teams units (gunners, wings, personal protectors, etc.). It’s difficult to speculate which free agents might be fits for these positions: these roles are typically filled by backup linebackers, safeties, running backs, wide receivers, and others, so not only must these players be viable special-teamers, but they need to fit into LA’s offensive or defensive scheme. I’ll admit I can’t evaluate special teams performance by simply watching film, but Pro Football Focus has ST analysts on staff. Among the 2018 unrestricted free agents whom PFF has listed as a key special teamer over the past two seasons: RBs Benny Cunningham and Cedric Peerman; FB Keith Smith; WR Joe Webb; DL Kerry Wynn; LB Cassius Marsh; and DBs Colt Anderson, Terrence Brooks, Don Carey, Cody Davis, Nate Ebner, Sherrick McManis, Marcus Sherels, and Steven Terrell.

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Sam Shields Wants To Resume Career

By Dallas Robinson | at February 2, 2018 6:56 pm

Former Packers cornerback Sam Shields would like to resume his NFL career after not appearing in the league in 2017, according to Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Shields, now 30 years old, suffered the fifth concussion of his career in Green Bay’s 2016 season opener and hasn’t played since. He spent the rest of that 2016 campaign on injured reserve, and the Packers subsequently released him once the season concluded. Shields never drew any interest during the 2017 free agent period, but he’s now back to working on practice fields with the intent of playing in 2018.

It’s unclear if any team will take a chance on Shields, especially given the NFL’s continued focus on head injuries. Shields is confident he will be signed this spring, while at least one personnel executive tells Cohen that Shields could land a deal if his health checks out. Despite his obvious talent, it would be a surprise — given both his injury history and his lack of recent play — if Shields inks anything more than a one-year, minimum salary pact.

Shields, who served as Green Bay’s No. 1 corner for a three-year stretch, agreed to forgo free agency in 2014 by agreeing to a four-year, $39MM deal. A former undrafted free agent, Shields spent seven years with the Packers, starting 62 games and racking up 18 interceptions during that span. He earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2014.

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Ravens Considered Firing HC John Harbaugh

By Dallas Robinson | at February 2, 2018 5:56 pm

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti admitted Friday that he considered firing head coach John Harbaugh this offseason, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun (Twitter links). “It was a consideration, but it wasn’t one I was inclined to make,” said Bisciotti.

Baltimore, of course, missed out on the postseason after allowing a last-second touchdown to the Bengals in its regular season finale. The loss pushed the Ravens to 9-7, and they missed a Wild Card berth thanks to tie-breakers which favored the Bills and Titans. Since that time, Baltimore has made a change at coordinator, as DC Dean Pees “retired” (perhaps not voluntarily) after leading the Ravens to a No. 3 defensive DVOA finish. Marty Mornhinwheg, the club’s offensive play-caller, is staying on despite Baltimore ranking just 21st in offensive DVOA.

While nearly every team that doesn’t make the playoffs likely “considers” making a head coaching change, Bisciotti’s statement is notable given both Harbaugh’s long run in Baltimore and the team’s recent lack of success. Harbaugh is currently the NFL’s sixth-longest-tenured head coach, as he’s been with the Ravens since 2008. During that time, he’s posted a record of 94-66, but Baltimore hasn’t been to the postseason since 2014. In the past three seasons, the Ravens have managed a paltry 22-26 record.

As Zrebiec notes, Bisciott did not say Harbaugh now has a “playoffs-or-bust” mandate for 2018. But given his acknowledgement that he nearly fired Harbaugh this year, Bisciotti seems unlikely to tolerate another campaign that doesn’t end with a postseason contest.

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Cowboys Adjust OL La’el Collins’ Contract

By Dallas Robinson | at February 2, 2018 5:09 pm

The Cowboys have adjusted offensive lineman La’el Collins‘ contract in order to create additional cap space, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com (Twitter link).

Collins will see $500K of his salary for the 2018 season converted into a signing bonus, allowing Dallas to spread that amount out over the next two years. It’s a small deal, and one that will only create $250K in extra cap room. But it’s a transaction that makes sense for the Cowboys, who rank in the bottom half of the NFL with about $18.6MM in reserves.

For Dallas, the move doesn’t carry much additional risk, as Collins is a near certainty to be on the team’s roster through 2019. Collins, 24, was projected as a first-round pick in the 2015 draft before his being linked to a murder investigation — one in which he was fully cleared — caused his stock to tumble. He eventually latched with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, and inked an extension last summer that will keep him under contract through 2019.

Collins played guard during his first two seasons in the NFL, but was transferred back to his natural tackle position following Doug Free‘s retirement prior to the 2017 campaign. Last year, Pro Football Focus graded Collins as the No. 56 tackle among 83 qualifiers.

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2018 Proven Performance Escalators

By Dallas Robinson | at January 31, 2018 10:02 pm

According to the NFL’s contractual bargaining agreement, players drafted in rounds three though seven are entitled to raises during the fourth year of their respective rookie contracts. The pay bumps are tied to playing time — a player must have played in 35% of his team’s offensive or defensive snaps in two of his first three seasons, or averaged 35% playing time cumulatively during that period.

If one of these thresholds is met, the player’s salary is elevated to the level of that year’s lowest restricted free agent tender — that figure should be around $1.908MM in 2018. Players selected in the first or second round, undrafted free agents, and kickers/punters are ineligible for the proven performance escalator.

Here are the players who will see their salary rise in 2018 courtesy of the proven performance escalator:

49ers: Trent Brown, T; Eli Harold, LB

Bears: Adrian Amos, S

Bengals: Tyler Kroft, TE; Josh Shaw, DB

Bills: John Miller, G

Broncos: Max Garcia, G; Trevor Siemian, QB

Browns: Duke Johnson, RB

Buccaneers: Kwon Alexander, LB

Cardinals: David Johnson, RB; J.J. Nelson, WR

Chargers: Kyle Emanuel, LB

Chiefs: Chris Conley, WR; Steven Nelson, CB

Colts: Henry Anderson, DE; Mark Glowinski, G; Denzelle Good, OL

Dolphins: Bobby McCain, CB

Eagles: Jay Ajayi, RB; Jordan Hicks, LB

Falcons: Grady Jarrett, DT

Jaguars: A.J. Cann, OL

Lions: Quandre Diggs, CB

Packers: Jake Ryan, LB

Panthers: Daryl Williams, T

Patriots: Trey Flowers, DE; Shaq Mason, G

Raiders: Clive Walford, TE

Rams: Jamon Brown, G

Ravens: Za’Darius Smith, LB

Redskins: T.J. Clemmings, OL; Jamison Crowder, WR

Saints: Tyeler Davison, DT

Seahawks: Tyler Lockett, WR

Steelers: Jesse James, TE

Vikings: Stefon Diggs, WR; Danielle Hunter, DE

OverTheCap.com was essential in the creation of this post. Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

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Extra Points: Ravens, Jags, Titans, Seahawks

By Dallas Robinson | at January 31, 2018 9:19 pm

The Ravens auditioned free agent quarterback Ryan Nassib on Wednesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Nassib, a former fourth-round pick, spent four years as Eli Manning‘s backup in New York, but attempted only 10 total passes during that time. After hitting free agency last spring, Nassib initially signed with the Saints, but was quickly released. Another one-year deal, this time with the Jaguars, ended in the same fashion, and Nassib spent the majority of the 2017 campaign unsigned. Baltimore, meanwhile, only has two quarterbacks under contract for 2018: starter Joe Flacco, and former undrafted free agent Josh Woodrum, who signed a futures deal earlier this month.

Here’s more from around the NFL:

Although the Jaguars exceed nearly everyone’s expectations by advancing to the AFC Championship Game, they could still do a bit of salary cap work this offseason to trim their 2018 obligations, as Mike Kaye of First Coast News writes. Perhaps the most obvious cap casualty is expected to be running back Chris Ivory, who managed 112 carries behind Leonard Fournette last season. While Ivory is scheduled to count for nearly $7MM next year, Jacksonville could release him and save $3.25MM. Wide receiver Allen Hurns ($7MM cap charge) is another candidate to be cut, but Kaye notes that Hurns’ status as a team leader could lead the Jaguars to approach him with a reworked contract.
The Titans have formally announced another wave of coaching hires, and although some of the moves had already been reported, a few hires on new head coach Mike Vrabel‘s staff had yet to be noted. Former assistant special teams coach Craig Aukerman has been promoted to the full-time role, while Tennessee has opted to retain tight ends coach Arthur Smith. Furthermore, the Titans have hired former Dolphins defensive line coach Terrell Williams for the same position, reports Alex Marvez of the Sporting News. Williams had led Miami’s front four since 2015, and will now work with a Tennessee unit that ranked among the top half of the NFL in both adjusted line yards and adjusted sack rate.
The Seahawks have hired Jethro Franklin as their new assistant defensive line coach, as Marvez details. Franklin spent one season (1989) as a player for Seattle, but has worked as a coach since 1991. Boasting a plethora of collegiate and NFL experience, Franklin has served as the defensive line coach for Green Bay, Tampa Bay, and, most recently, Oakland. He won’t be the primary D-line coach with the Seahawks, but he’ll undoubtedly be an asset to Seattle defensive line coach Clint Hurtt.

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AFC East Notes: Patriots, Gronk, Brady, Jets

By Dallas Robinson | at January 31, 2018 8:32 pm

The Patriots are optimistic tight end Rob Gronkowski will be fully recovered from his concussion in time to play in the Super Bowl, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (video link). Indeed, New England is game-planning as though Gronkowski will be available against the Eagles. Gronk did not wear a red non-contact jersey during practice today (as he previously had), tweets Doug Kyed of NESN, another positive development as the Patriots prepare for Sunday. Meanwhile, quarterback Tom Brady wore only black tape on his injured right hand during Wednesday’s practice, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post (Twitter link). Brady’s hand injury didn’t seem to affect him in the AFC Championship Game, and likely won’t have an effect on his Super Bowl performance.

Here’s more from the AFC East:

Pending free agent corner Malcolm Butler said he “without a doubt” wants to return to the Patriots in 2018, reports James Palmer of NFL.com (Twitter link). Butler, 27, had an up-and-down season on the field, and was repeatedly involved in trade rumors during the preseason and during the 2017 campaign. New England engaged in Butler trade conversations with the Saints throughout the summer, and were reportedly open to dealing the former Super Bowl hero near the trade deadline. While the two sides could theoretically reach an agreement before the start of free agency, negotiations were never expected to take place until the season concluded.
The Patriots signed linebacker James Harrison in late December after he was released by the Steelers, and the veteran edge rusher today offered more details about his departure from Pittsburgh, as Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes. Per Harrsison, the Steelers promised him 20-25% playtime, but he ended up seeing action on only 40 defensive plays, which amounts to roughly four percent. Fed up with his lack of a defined role, Harrison says he asked Pittsburgh three times to be traded before he was ultimately cut. The 39-year-old former Defensive Player of the Year has racked up two sacks in four games with New England.
The Jets worked out Canadian Football League star wideout Luke Tasker on Wednesday, tweets Field Yates of ESPN.com. Tasker, the son of former NFL Pro Bowler and current broadcaster Steve Tasker, set career-highs with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2017 by posting 104 receptions for 1,167 yards and seven touchdowns. He worked out for the Packers in 2014, but reportedly passed on a Green Bay offer to sign an extension with Hamilton.

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Minor NFL Transactions: 1/31/18

By Dallas Robinson | at January 31, 2018 8:14 pm

Today’s minor moves:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Re-signed: OL Matt Feiler (ERFA)

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Top 3 Offseason Needs: Houston Texans

By Dallas Robinson | at January 31, 2018 7:27 pm

In advance of March 14, the start of free agency in the NFL, Pro Football Rumors will detail each team’s three most glaring roster issues. We’ll continue this year’s series with the Houston Texans, who finished 4-12 after posting a 9-7 record for three consecutive seasons.