With the 2021 Super Bowl over, the 2022 offseason has officially begun, and in the upcoming March, the most talked about is the signing of free agents, so we need to first figure out who will become free agents. Over the next four days we will take stock of some of the key players from 32 teams who are about to enter the free market, and of course, this list will be gradually updated as some players are cut. Today brings free agent information from 8 teams in the West And North of the American League, let's take a look.
Midland West
Kansas City Chiefs (salary space: $4.34 million)
Free Agent: Orlando Brown (left interceptor) Tyron Matthew (security guard) Chavalius Ward (cornerback) Byron Pringle (outside) Darrell Williams (running back) Jericho McKinnon (running back) Melvin Ingram (lineback) Jarlen Reid (defensive interceptor)
The Chiefs were able to guarantee a positive salary margin in the first year of Mahoms' big contract, simply because of the large number of free agents on their team, many of whom were backbones. Left-winger Brown is specially traded to replace Fisher, Matthew and Ward are defensive second-tier main players, and it is estimated that they will stay; two running backs Williams and McKinnon may remain, but they do not have the extra capital to make waves in the free market.
Las Vegas Raiders (Salary Space: $20.53 million)
Free Agent: Nicolas Morrow (linebacker) Marcus Mariota (quarterback) KJ Wright (lineback) Solomon Thomas (defensive interceptor) Casey Hayward (cornerback) Desmond Trufante (cornerback) Zay Jones (outside) Deshaun Jackson (outside)
The Raiders have a new look from the manager to the coordinator, so the team is expected to release the vast majority of free agents to achieve a blood change, of which Hayward will most likely stay in the team. The departure of the rest of the people has led to a large number of vacancies in the positions of cornerbacks, outside receivers, and linebackers, so if it is not surprising, raiders will be the most frequent players in the free market this year.
Los Angeles Lightning (salary space: $56.3 million)
Free Agent: Chris Harris Jr. (cornerback) Linval Joseph (defensive interceptor) Mike Williams (outside) Jared Cook (near-end) Andre Roberts (returner) Justin Jackson (running back)
The Lightning's salary space is very rich, after all, eating the dividends of quarterback Herbert, and this also allows them to have the capital to leave the main receiver Williams, and also to introduce some heavyweight players in the free market, especially the defensive group that coach Starley is interested in. They may leave Second Runback Jackson if they have the spare time, but they can also choose a substitute from the draft.
Denver Broncos (salary space: $38.87 million)
Free Agent: Teddy Bridgewater (quarterback) Kyle Fowler (cornerback) Melvin Gordon (running back) Bryce Callaghan (cornerback) Karim Jackson (security guard) Kenny Young (lineback)
What the Broncos' money is left to do, it is now clear that the Mustangs and the Packers are in a situation of competition, their disadvantage is that they can't reach Brother Long before March 15, hiring head coach Hackett has shown the attitude of the team, and they can only hope that Brother Long will not renew his contract with the Packers before the free market opens. Cornerbacks, Fowler, will probably stay, but Callahan won't, while in terms of running backs, the team will pick up last season's rookie Williams and let Gordon go.
Midland North
Cincinnati Tigers (salary space: $57.3 million)
Free Agent: Jesse Bates (security guard) BJ Hill (defensive interceptor) CJ Utoma (near-post) Eli Apple (cornerback) Vernon Hargreaves (cornerback) Trey Flors (cornerback)
The Tigers are also in the quarterback bonus period, which allows them to keep the top four in the list of free agents mentioned above, and it is self-evident what the rest of the money will be used for. CBS Sports' top three offseason position demand for the Tigers are – offensive interceptors, offensive defenders and centers! Yes, Boro has been killed to the point of doubting life, and such a good quarterback has to protect him! Therefore, the Tigers would rather put the defensive group aside, and will also give priority to supplementing the offensive front, and they must choose the offensive front in the first round of this year's draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers (salary space: $31.2 million)
Free Agent: Joe Hayden (cornerback) Jujue Smith & Schuster (outside) Eric Ebron (near-end) Acro with Witherspoon (cornerback) Terrell Edmonds (security guard) Trey Turner (right winger) James Washington (outside)
Omoto's retirement has freed up some of the steelers' salary space, but the question is whether the steelers will choose to rebuild, and if they choose to play with Rudolph or choose a rookie quarterback, then the rest of the money can be considered to supplement the shortcomings of the outside receiver and the near-end, after all, their offense last season was too bad. Cornerback section, it is estimated that Hayden and Witherspoon may keep one.
Cleveland Browns (salary space: $25 million)
Free Agent: Rashad Higgins (outside receiver) Jardwig Crowley (rushing passer) Malik Jackson (defensive interceptor) Takaliste McKinley (rushing passer) David Njoku (near-end) Ronnie Harrison (security guard)
Most of the top defensive fronts Brown built last season became free agents, though they will be the first to tackle offensive issues, and the shortage of outsiders could allow them to take the lead in the free agent market. The defensive forward line may be added to the draft, and the good news is that people don't expect so much from them this offseason, but may make the team treasure.
Baltimore Crows (salary space: $8.76 million)
Free Agent: Deshaun Elliott (Security Guard) Sammy Watkins (Outside) Patrick Ricard (All-Guard) Justin Houston (Rushing Pass) Deventa Freeman (Running Back) Ratavis Murray (Running Back)
The Ravens will choose to strengthen the depth of cornerbacks, after all, the shadow of Peters and Humphrey's double match last season has not yet dissipated, and the team's replacement of the defensive coordinator may make the lineup shuffle. Offensively, there should be no suspense in leaving full-back Ricard, but the two veteran running backs certainly can't stay, and with The Comeback of Dobbins, the Ravens' running backs will still be back to the same configuration they were a year ago. Freeman has played well this year, and hopefully he can get a job.
(Aibao)