The already-robust NFL free agency pool has received a pretty big boost over the last few weeks in the form of cap casualties. You could define cap casualty as a player a franchise is forced to move on from due to financial reasons. If it were not for the money issues, the players would likely still be on a roster.
Even though the salary cap received the largest year-to-year increase in free agency history, we’ve seen quite a few cap casualties this offseason, and some can even be considered top free agents. Who are the best of the best among the cap casualties? And where could they land? Let’s take a look.
The Dolphins cleared $9.8 million by parting ways with one of their starting linebackers. In 13 games played last season, Baker recorded 78 combined tackles, 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and a career-high two interceptions. Maybe linebacker isn’t a premier position in today’s NFL, but Baker is one of just seven players since 1982 to record 500 tackles and 20 sacks in his first five NFL seasons.
Landing spots: Dolphins, Steelers, Eagles
Jackson is a former First Team…
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Author : Jordan Dajani
Publish date : 2024-03-08 14:35:22
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