All articles tagged with #safeties
The Week 1 IDP report highlights Micah Parsons' debut with the Packers, clarifies linebacker snap shares across teams, and provides waiver wire targets like Kenneth Murray and Justin Strnad, along with insights on player performances and usage trends for fantasy managers.
The release of star safety Justin Simmons by the Denver Broncos is part of a larger trend in the NFL, with several safeties flooding the free-agent market and teams prioritizing other positions due to financial constraints. While the oversaturation of safeties may drive down their market value, it's not expected to vanish like the running back market. Factors such as age, injuries, and the evolving role of defensive players contribute to the current situation, but the long-term impact on the safety position remains uncertain.
NFL teams have cut over $100 million in salaries for safeties this offseason, with several high-profile players being released to improve salary cap situations. The Broncos, Eagles, Seahawks, and Bills are among the teams that have made significant savings by cutting safeties, with cornerback being the position where the most cost-cutting has occurred in the league.
The 2024 NFL Free Agency is shaping up with potential landing spots for top cornerbacks and safeties. Kendall Fuller emerges as the top free-agent cornerback after franchise tags shake up the market, with potential landing spots including the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders. Meanwhile, Kyle Dugger and Kamren Curl are also on the radar for teams like the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers, respectively. The article provides detailed player comparisons and potential contract projections for each player.
As the 2024 NFL Combine progresses, the Detroit Lions are focusing on potential safety prospects to bolster their roster, with an emphasis on players who can provide depth and potentially step into larger roles if needed. Some standout prospects include Javon Bullard from Georgia, Cole Bishop from Utah, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson from Texas Tech, Sione Vaki from Utah, and Ryan Watts from Texas, each bringing unique skills and attributes that could benefit the Lions' defense and special teams.
The Post's Ryan Dunleavy ranks the top 10 safeties in the 2023 NFL Draft, with Alabama's Brian Branch taking the top spot. Other notable players include Texas A&M's Antonio Johnson, Illinois' Sydney Brown and Jartavius Martin, Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown, and Georgia's Christopher Smith. Late riser Marte Mapu from Sacramento State and falling fast Jammie Robinson from Florida State are also mentioned.
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to add depth to their safety position in the 2023 NFL Draft, with three potential late-round targets being Marte Mapu from Sacramento State, Christopher Smith from Georgia, and Jay Ward from LSU. The 49ers have three safeties on their roster, including All-Pro Talanoa Hufanga and veteran Tashaun Gipson, but are looking to develop a player for the future. With a talented class of prospects, the 49ers could find a capable safety even with their late third-round picks.