With 569 receiving yards, Samuel will doubtless fall in need of the 900-yard mark for a 3rd consecutive yr. He has solely two touchdowns this season (one dashing, one receiving) this season. The 28-year-old wideout may gain advantage from a commerce to a staff that may use him as a No. 1 choice — doubtlessly the New England Patriots or Carolina Panthers.
Baltimore Ravens Okay Justin Tucker
Tucker is enduring the worst season of his profession by far, connecting on solely 70.4% of field-goal makes an attempt, together with 4-of-9 from 50+ yards — his former specialty. His future in Baltimore appears to be in critical jeopardy.
Maybe a change of surroundings may also help the all-time nice discover his groove once more. A handful of groups might use an uptick in consistency within the kicking sport, one thing Tucker was accustomed to earlier than this season. He ranks first in career field-goal percentage (89.032%).
New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr
In New Orleans, inconsistent Carr has as many video games with a 130+ passer ranking as video games with a passer ranking under 75 (4). After struggling a possible season-ending harm to his left hand in Week 14, his time as a Saint might quickly expire.
Following the early November commerce deadline, CBS Sports writer Cody Benjamin suggested the Saints might transfer on from Carr and provoke a rebuild. Due to a no-trade clause in his contract, Carr holds management over the place a recent begin might happen.
New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson
Rumors of a possible Wilson commerce have heated up not too long ago, with ESPN’s Rich Cimini saying that individuals within the receiver’s circle assume he’ll request a commerce after the season. Wilson is simply 67 yards away from reaching the 1,000-yard mark for a 3rd consecutive season, however he is handled awful quarterback play every season — doubtless the rationale for a possible commerce request.
The 24-year-old pass-catcher, who has two years remaining on his rookie deal, could be in excessive demand if he hits the market, assuming his fifth-year choice is picked up. A recent begin with an elite QB would serve Wilson properly.
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne
A primary-round choice in 2021, Etienne was anticipated to construct on consecutive 1,000-yard dashing seasons and assist lead Jacksonville to the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. As an alternative, Etienne hasn’t rushed for greater than 68 yards in a sport this season and solely has 640 yards from scrimmage.
With second-year RB Tank Bigsby getting the vast majority of carries this season, the Jaguars might quickly transfer Etienne earlier than his rookie contract expires (Jacksonville picked up his fifth-year choice in April 2024). Etienne doubtless would not carry a hefty asking value on the commerce market, offering leeway for him to land in a good state of affairs.
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins
Higgins has been among the best No. 2 choices within the league over the previous 4 seasons, however has struggled with accidents and missed 10 of Cincinnati’s previous 31 video games. Earlier than his injury-riddled spiral, Higgins ranked within the prime 20 in receiving yards in 2021 and 2022 and tallied 13 touchdowns over that stretch.
Fortunately for Higgins, he’ll get the chance to change into a staff’s main choice with a clear slate when he enters free company this offseason.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
Regardless of being simply 14 video games right into a four-year, $180M contract, Cousins, 36, will not be in Atlanta for much longer. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced Tuesday that rookie first-round choice Michael Penix Jr. would take the reins for Cousins.
Cousins’ benching got here after a five-game stretch during which he tossed one landing go and 9 interceptions. If his tenure with the Falcons ends following this season, Cousins would in all probability get a remaining likelihood at revitalizing his profession — perhaps with either the Vikings, Colts, Steelers, Browns or Titans.
Los Angeles Chargers DE Khalil Mack
A yr faraway from tallying a career-high 17 sacks and incomes his eighth Professional Bowl nod, Mack is battling Father Time in his eleventh season. Mack is tied for the Twenty fourth-most quarterback pressures (45) this season (in line with Next Gen Stats) and has solely 5 sacks.
At 33, Mack is about to check free company this offseason — a chance to decide on his vacation spot for the primary time in his profession. In a recent article by The 33rd Team, NFL analyst Tyler Brooke listed the Inexperienced Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams as potential new properties for the veteran pass-rusher.
