Deshaun Watson Steelers Plan B and the next NFL QB dominos to fall after Russell Wilson trade Aaron Rodgers re-signing

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Deshaun Watson Steelers Plan B and the next NFL QB dominos to fall after Russell Wilson trade Aaron Rodgers re-signing

Two of the biggest dominoes of the 2022 NFL offseason fell into place Tuesday.First, it was reported that Aaron Rodgers would remain with the Packers. The veteran quarterback supposedly had beenbetween staying in Green Bay or playing elsewhere.Hours after the Rodgers news broke, the Seahawks agreed to trade longtime QB Ru sell Wilson and a fourth-round draft pick to the Broncos for a package of. Wilson spent the first 10 years of his career in Seattle; now, he will look to lead Denver to the postseason for the first time since 2015.Rodgers staying and Wilson going will have a major impact on the rest of the 2022 NFL offseason. Quarterback-needy teams will be competing for the top remaining pa sers, which could lead to more immediate action.The remaining names on the trade and free-agent markets aren't as big, but there are quality players available and they bear watching.Which domino will fall E-40 Jersey next? Sporting News breaks down the quarterback market ahead of the start of NFL free agency:IYER: There's little doubt that Watson is the most talented quarterback left on the trade market. The 26-year-old led the league with 4,823 in pa sing yards in 2020 to go with 33 touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 70.2 completion percentage for the Texans.Watson's i sues are off the field. He has been accused in 22 civil lawsuits and 10 criminal complaints of; that was part of the reason why he didn't play for the Texans in 2021. The other part was a frayed relationship with the team's leadership and general manager D'Angelo Russell Jersey Nick Caserio. reported that "multiple teams" are willing to trade for Watson even without the cases being resolved. Florio reported that the Panthers were willing to do that last year but Watson wouldn't waive his no-trade clause to go to them.Where could Watson land? He has been connected to the , and . The sweepstakes for him should heat up now that those teams no longer have a shot at Rodgers or Wilson.NFL FREE AGENTS: Garoppolo doesn't have the same star power as Watson; he's older (30), he has a lower ceiling and some of his late-game shortcomings have led to San Francisco's downfall in its last two playoff appearances.Still, Garoppolo is a serviceable starter. He has taken his team to at least the NFC championship game in two of the last three seasons and he is 37-16 as a starter, including the playoffs. He will appeal to teams as a stopgap or a bridge to a younger quarterback.What are the 49ers asking for in a Garoppolo trade? According to , a Day 2 pick would likely suffice.The 49ers would like to get at least one Day 2 draft pick (this year or next) for Garoppolo, along with something else. And that's with the idea that if a couple of the other big names on this list don't move, Garoppolo could be the best available option on the market.That is a sensible expectation. There is a dearth of talented quarterbacks on the market thanks to a weaker draft cla s, so Garoppolo's value may be inflated. That will motivate the 49ers to move him; they have Trey Lance and will be happy to acquire an a set for Garoppolo, whose cap hit in 2022 will be almost $27 million, per .Garoppolo has been , according to Jordan Schultz, and could also be a fit for teams like the Saints, Buccaneers, Panthers and Colts.MORE: Pittsburgh is one of the teams in the market that appear to be a quarterback away from being true contenders. Fans were dreaming of Rodgers or Wilson replacing Ben Roethlisberger after his retirement, but now the Steelers will have to move on to Plan B.What is Plan B? As mentioned above, the team has been tied to Garoppolo, but it also exploring other options.Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins are the only quarterbacks currently on the roster. General manager Kevin Colbert has , but the team seems likely to bring in someone veteran or rookie to compete with him.If the Steelers decide to go the free-agent route, their Brad Wanamaker Jersey top options would be Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota and Mitchell Trubisky. If they go the draft route, they , so they could target him with their first-round pick (20th overall) or trade up to get him.It's worth noting that the Steelers were open about their interest in Najee Harris before taking him with the 24th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Could they be doing the same with Willis?MORE: Washington reportedly called every other team in the NFL about quarterbacks and has made it known that it is desperate to make an upgrade at the position. It spoke to the Seahawks about Wilson, but Seattle opted to send him to Denver to keep him out of the NFC, per NFL Network's Albert Breer.Washington offered high picks in the next three drafts to the Seahawks for QB Ru sell Wilson, per sources. But it became apparent to the Commanders that Seattle preferred to trade him out of the NFC.So Washington's QB hunt continues. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) What's next for the Commanders? They are rumored to be in the mix for Watson and Garoppolo. If they don't get either one, they will be in a situation that's similar to what the Steelers may face.The Commanders have roughly $30 million in cap space and the 11th overall pick in the draft. They could target Willis or Kenny Pickett with that pick, but coach Ron Rivera has been adamant that the team needs an experienced quarterback regardle Willie Cauley-Stein Jersey s of whether it drafts its quarterback of the future."I think this team needs a veteran," in early March. "I really do."If not Watson or Garoppolo, who would that veteran be? Winston, Mariota and Trubisky are the top available options. The Commanders have been tied to Trubisky in particular, so perhaps they will group him with Taylor Heinicke and a rookie with upside.MORE: The Bucs are one of the most intriguing teams on this list given that they're just a year removed from a Super Bowl title. Tom Brady is retired for now and Kyle Trask is the only quarterback under contract.They like Trask. They spent a second-round pick on him in 2021. General manager Jason Licht spoke well of him at the 2022 NFL Combine."He's got a good arm. He's very smart. He works very hard," . "So I'm very excited to see what he can do for us this offseason."Still, Licht may opt to add a veteran to challenge him. Baron Davis Jersey That could be as simple as re-signing Blaine Gabbert, but Tampa Bay may want legitimate competition for Trask.The Bucs are cap-strapped, especially after tagging Chris Godwin, so they may not be able to afford a player like Watson or Garoppolo. Still, they're ready to win now and could try to create cap space to keep their title window propped open. Even if Tampa Bay doesn't swing big, it could go after Mariota or Trubisky, or even pursue a reunion with Winston.Other teams bear watching in free agency. The Colts have a decision to make on Carson Wentz and the Panthers are looking for an upgrade over Sam Darnold. Related Articles
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