One of the most important dominoes of the 2023 NFL offseason has fallen, with Derek Carr becoming a member of the Saints. But heaps extra is on faucet, with free company proper across the nook. Technically, groups can strike commerce agreements anytime between now and the beginning of the authorized tampering interval on March 13, however offers cannot develop into official till the beginning of the league 12 months on March 15.
With that in thoughts, listed here are 9 totally different blockbusters we predict would make sense for either side:
Jets get: QB Aaron Rodgers
Packers get: 2023 second-round decide, 2024 conditional first-rounder
If Rodgers does not retire, a cut up from Green Bay after 18 seasons actually does make sense. The Packers are primed to get an prolonged take a look at Jordan Love, who flashed true arm expertise in restricted work final 12 months, and will use the reduction of sources that will accompany a Rodgers commerce. The Jets, in the meantime, may be higher off pursuing a prime draft prospect in the long run. But few groups are as well-rounded and not using a confirmed QB; even when Rodgers is previous his MVP prime, his addition alongside an ascending run recreation, receiving corps and protection would absolutely propel New York into playoff competition.
49ers get: QB Kirk Cousins
Vikings get: 2023 third-round decide, 2024 second-rounder
You thought Rodgers was the one NFC North QB set for an enormous transfer? Cousins is the modern poster baby for the middle-tier QB; whereas his resume and traits have a surefire ceiling, he is been too productive to persuade his bosses that the choice — a complete rebuild — is definitely worth the threat. But Vikings common supervisor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is forward-thinking, and the 49ers know higher than anybody how necessary it’s to have a number of choices beneath heart. Reuniting Cousins with Kyle Shanahan would permit each Trey Lance and Brock Purdy to be affected person in rehab and/or actively shopped down the street. As for the Vikings? Freed of annual re-commitments to Cousins, they might discover a commerce up within the draft and/or a less expensive placeholder (previous pal Teddy Bridgewater?) as they restock premium positions on either side of the ball.
Dolphins get: RB Derrick Henry
Titans get: 2023 third-round draft decide
No one needs to be within the enterprise of paying huge bucks to an almost 30-year-old bruising working again with nearly 2,000 profession touches, which explains why the rebuilding Titans are reportedly procuring the previous All-Pro. With Ryan Tannehill’s future additionally up within the air, it is a no-brainer for Tennessee to thank Henry and bid him adieu. The Dolphins, in the meantime, don’t have any actual solutions beneath contract within the backfield, and so they’ve already signaled they’re in win-now mode by including Tyreek Hill and Vic Fangio for very totally different however equally necessary roles the final two years. He’d additionally reduce the burden on QB Tua Tagovailoa.
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Buccaneers get: 2023 third-round decide, 2024 conditional fifth-rounder
Ravens get: WR Chris Godwin
Tampa Bay simply prolonged Godwin on a $60 million deal final offseason, however lots has modified since then; Tom Brady is gone, Mike Evans additionally prices lots, and the Bucs badly have to release cash as they restock either side of the ball. Other groups is probably not leaping to pay a premium after Godwin regarded much less explosive coming off a severe knee harm, however he is nonetheless topped 1,000 yards 3 times within the final 4 years, and at 27, he is theoretically bought loads of gasoline within the tank. Assuming the Ravens retain Lamar Jackson in some kind or trend, why not lastly get him a confirmed No. 1-caliber cross catcher?
Bears get: WR DeAndre Hopkins, 2023 fifth-round decide
Cardinals get: 2023 second-rounder, 2023 fifth-rounder
Arizona has little purpose to retain Hopkins at his huge price ticket — he is due $30.75M in 2023 — whereas rebuilding beneath a brand new coach and GM pairing, particularly with Marquise Brown in tow for the rehabbing Kyler Murray. The Bears, in the meantime, needs to be extra motivated than most to accumulate an alpha out huge. Even if Chicago collects picks it might use on youthful pass-catching assist in the draft, the Bears may use a dependable possession goal for QB Justin Fields, and Hopkins is strictly that when on the sphere. His presence alone may offset the misfire that was the Chase Claypool commerce in 2022, lessening Darnell Mooney’s burden, too.
Cowboys get: WR Brandin Cooks
Texans get: 2023 conditional fourth-round decide
Dallas was reportedly throughout Cooks through the 2022 in-season commerce deadline, however Houston retained the disgruntled wideout. Now, the Texans needs to be able to promote his $26.5M cap hit, even when securing a decide might imply consuming a few of that cash. Cooks has battled accidents earlier than, however he someway will not flip 30 till late-September, and he is nonetheless bought top-level velocity and route-running capability, making him a logical plug-and-play complement to CeeDee Lamb.
Giants get: TE Darren Waller
Raiders get: 2023 third-round decide
Assuming Daniel Jones is again in New York, the Giants determine to prioritize downfield weapons for the younger QB. And with the veteran WR market missing star energy, GM Joe Schoen may decide to reallocate a few of their extra cap area to the TE spot, the place Waller has peaked as one of many recreation’s finest. Availability has been a difficulty for the previous Pro Bowler not too long ago, therefore Vegas’ reported willingness to deal the veteran because it rebuilds post-Derek Carr. But New York can afford to make use of one among its two third-rounders to present Jones simply probably the most proficient security valve of his profession.
Broncos get: DE Cameron Jordan
Saints get: 2023 third-round decide, 2023 fifth-rounder
Sean Payton would possibly favor to build up picks reasonably than commerce them away as he wades into his first 12 months as Broncos coach, however he additionally is aware of the worth of management, and Jordan was an anchor of his crew for greater than a decade in New Orleans. Entering a contract 12 months with the Saints, the sting rusher might be primed for a recent begin as Dennis Allen’s squad strikes cash for Derek Carr. He’d additionally fill a necessity for Denver, which misplaced Bradley Chubb through commerce in 2022 and might’t really matter on Randy Gregory.
Eagles get: CB Jalen Ramsey
Rams get: 2023 first-round decide (No. 30), 2024 conditional fourth-rounder
The Rams are lastly paying for his or her all-star investments, procuring Ramsey three years after giving him a report $105M extension. Fresh off his second Super Bowl look in six seasons, Eagles GM Howie Roseman loves himself a splashy improve, particularly within the secondary. And with two starters — CB James Bradberry and S C.J. Gardner-Johnson — hitting free company, he’d basically be swapping them out for a single shutdown complement to Darius Slay in Ramsey, whose ultra-competitive spirit and swagger would match proper in with the Philadelphia market.
