In a pass-happy league, an NFL group cannot have sufficient huge receivers.
Fortunately, there is a stable record of pass-catchers who’ll be obtainable on the open market this offseason. Actually, there are just a few who can signal with groups earlier than the authorized tampering window opens at midday ET on Monday as a result of they have been launched by their earlier groups.
Two notable huge receivers joined that record on Wednesday. The Seattle Seahawks launched longtime standout Tyler Lockett and the Jacksonville Jaguars reduce Christian Kirk for cap functions.
These strikes occurred after Keyshawn Johnson, an 11-year receiver within the NFL and present co-host of FS1’s “Speak,” shared his high 9 free-agent huge receivers this offseason. There are additionally just a few different huge receivers who might be moved by way of commerce. DK Metcalf and Cooper Kupp have each been granted permission to talk with different groups, whereas Tee Higgins may nonetheless be traded on the franchise tag.
Nonetheless, there are high quality receivers on Johnson’s record. So, let’s check out his high 9.
Keyshawn’s ideas: “He had 39 receptions for 390 yards in his first season with the Tennessee Titans. You are not gonna do significantly better than that in Tennessee. Beforehand, he had two 1,000-yard seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018 and 2019.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “Since 2019, Slayton’s led the Giants in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “Many individuals would say [Thomas] is a giant nepotism factor with me as a result of it is my nephew, who did not play final season due to his ankle rehab. So, I do know the haters are going to start out hating. He is a three-time Professional Bowler and a two-time All-Professional. He had 4 straight 1,000-yard seasons in New Orleans to start out his profession. He simply turned 32 years previous. He nonetheless has the single-season receptions report with 149.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “He missed the final 9 video games because of a torn ACL. Earlier than that, he had six straight 1,000-yard seasons in Buffalo and Minnesota. However he’ll flip 32 subsequent season. A little bit bit older and coming off a torn ACL.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “Second-most receiving yards for the Cleveland Browns final season. He’ll solely be 25 years previous subsequent season, making him the third-youngest receiver on the open market.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “Cooper is a five-time Professional Bowler.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “A speedster, can take the highest off it. He performed in 5 video games final season after spending 14 video games on IR with a damage shoulder. He is nonetheless younger — he is solely 27 years previous. His final 1,000-yard season was in 2021 with the Baltimore Ravens, however he can nonetheless run although.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “His nice yr was derailed due to a dislocated ankle in Week 7, attempting to attain for no obvious cause in any respect. I do not even know why he was even on the market. However by seven weeks, he led the league in receptions and had the second-most receiving yards. He is had 4 profession 1,000-yard seasons.”
Keyshawn’s ideas: “Davante, a six-time Professional Bowler and three-time All-Professional, had the one 1,000-yard season of any of those receivers. Away from Aaron Rodgers, he ought to be a fairly good signal for someone.”
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