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Who are the best wide receivers still available late on Day 2?
NFL free agency opened with wide receiver as the deepest position group, and deep into the second day of the legal tampering period, that hasn’t changed. While more than a dozen receivers have agreed to contracts, the best of the best still remain. Here’s a breakdown of the top pass catchers still on the market.
Free agent wide receivers still available
The market is constipated for a number of reasons, but the two biggest are probably the actions of the Jacksonville Jaguars and the uncertainty of the quarterback market.
When they grossly overpaid Christian Kirk and Zay Jones, the Jags upended the market, and it might be taking a minute to recalibrate. Plus, the unresolved fates of Deshaun Watson and Jimmy Garoppolo are presumably causing some planning issues for teams in need of a QB.
The latter is a short-term inconvenience, and the following players should largely find homes sooner than later. They will presumably have to be OK with taking less than Kirk ($18 million AAV).
Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams
Spotrac calculated market value: 2 years, $26.4M ($13.1M AAV)
The No. 1 receiver still available is No. 1 in injury uncertainty. Beckham Jr. tore his ACL in the Super Bowl and might not be ready for the opener, let alone the start of training camp.
Beckham tweeted through it early Tuesday morning:
“For anyone out there that had a rough day. Just kno u were not alone…. ‘Just keep goin’ I guess I gotta follow my own advice. One more thing, appreciate the small wins no matter how small they may be!”
Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears
Spotrac calculated market value: 4 years, $65.5M ($16.3M AAV)
The biggest mystery of this position group is where Robinson will land. NFL Network reports that several teams are “in the mix,” including the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Las Vegas Raiders.
In eight NFL seasons, Robinson recorded 495 catches for 6,409 yards and 40 touchdowns — numbers all the more impressive when you consider the quarterbacks on the other end of the passes.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers
The rumor mill has been relatively quiet regarding Smith-Schuster, and it’s possible that he could fall to the second wave of free agency. If he does, some team is going to get great value.
While his 2021 season was a wash due to injury, Smith-Schuster had 97 receptions for 831 yards and 9 touchdowns in 2020.
Emmanuel Sanders, Buffalo Bills
Sanders turns 35 on Thursday. There’d be no better birthday present than one final payday, particularly with a team that is in contention for a title. Sanders had 43 receptions for 626 yards and 4 touchdowns in his lone season with the Bills.
Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Browns
Spotrac calculated market value: 2 years, $24.1M ($12.05M AAV)
We feel like there might have been too much of a market correction with Landry, who, like his friend OBJ, could go through a career renaissance once he gets away from Baker Mayfield.
The Saints are reportedly among the teams in the mix, and if they could somehow pair him with Watson, vintage Landry could return.
A.J. Green, Arizona Cardinals
Spotrac calculated market value: 4 years, $28M ($7M AAV)
How much does Green have left? He’ll be 34 years old before the start of the 2022 season. With Kirk gone, perhaps the Cardinals are motivated to bring Green back.
NFL
Taylor Swift Is Shown Chugging a Beer on the Jumbotron at Super Bowl 58
Global superstar Taylor Swift made it to the big game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce. In the second quarter, it was evident that she was having a good time at the Super Bowl after taking a 12-hour flight from Tokyo the night prior.
Taylor Swift Seen Chugging Beer at Super Bowl
Swift’s attendance has been highly anticipated, as many fans questioned whether she would be able to make it to the big game since she had been in Japan until Saturday for her Eras Tour.
Sure enough, she made it to the Super Bowl and was seen making a grand entrance alongside Blake Lively and Ice Spice.
Swift made it back to the States with plenty of time to make it to Allegiant Stadium to support Kelce. After a leg of her Eras Tour, where she performed several nights in Japan, the singer appeared to let loose.
In a box full of friends, Swift was shown chugging a beer with Ashley Avignone. She was shown on the jumbotron and slammed her cup down after she finished her beer.
Legend 😂 pic.twitter.com/hk27JTAXZ9
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) February 12, 2024
There was a mix of cheers and boos as Swift was shown on the big screen, and a long pass to Mecole Hardman was the only highlight of the first half for Swift and her friends. The 49ers led the Chiefs, 10-0, late in the second quarter.
On social media, Swift garnered plenty of support from NFL fans.
“If you’re hating on her you can kick rocks man she’s the best,” one user posted on X.
“The one thing I learned this season is that she is actually fun,” another said.
“Booing Taylor Swift chugging a beer is so soft. She’s just one of us now and I respect it ,” another posted.
At the time of the beer chugging, Kelce, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, has had one catch for a single yard. It came on the first possession, which ended up being a three-and-out. The Kansas City Chiefs hadn’t done much otherwise.
They did have a deep pass play to Hardman, which put them in the red zone, but Isiah Pacheco fumbled on the very next play — one that Kelce was surprisingly on the sideline for.
Swift and Kelce have garnered much media attention as their romance has taken off throughout this NFL season.
Swift was able to support her boyfriend at many of his games throughout the final stretch of the season, as her Eras Tour was on a break. But starting on Feb. 7, she went back on the road.
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Despite performing in Tokyo the night before the Super Bowl, she was able to make it in time to support her boyfriend due to the time difference and is having a good time doing so.
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What Happened to the 49ers Linebacker?
The San Francisco 49ers sustained a massive blow during the second quarter of Super Bowl 58, as linebacker Dre Greenlaw left the game on a medical cart.
CBS Sports confirmed that the veteran Greenlaw suffered an Achilles tear, ruling him out for the rest of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
What Happened to Dre Greenlaw?
The outside linebacker, who had already been battling past injuries to his hamstrings and calves, left with what appeared to be a leg injury.
And somehow, his left leg looked like it buckled as he tried to trot onto the field with the Niners’ defense.
#49ers LB Dre Greenlaw appeared to suffer an injury while running on the field.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) February 12, 2024
Greenlaw clutched his left leg in agony before being helped off the field.
CBS Sports sideline reporter Evan Washburn reported that the outside linebacker left with what was ruled as a lower leg injury. He was later determined to sustain an Achilles injury.
Greenlaw was declared out for the rest of the game.
#49ers LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) is now officially out for the game.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 12, 2024
Greenlaw Carted Off in Passenger Seat
Even more noticeable was where Greenlaw sat on the cart.
He ended up leaving not in the back of the medical vehicle but ended up riding shotgun with his leg injury.
He can’t sit in the back? pic.twitter.com/9jpz0rdoF1
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) February 12, 2024
One would think that with an injury like an Achilles ailment, medical officials would try to make the player as comfortable as possible before they leave. It wasn’t the case here.
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Regardless, Greenlaw was replaced by Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles for the rest of the first half. Greenlaw became the most significant injury of the game.
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NFL World Reacts to Epic Super Bowl Intro From CBS
Super Bowl 58 is here and it’s going to be exciting. The San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are facing off in the final game of 2023.
CBS is broadcasting the game and the opening was nothing short of amazing. How is the NFL world reacting to the electric Super Bowl-opening video?
Epic CBS Super Bowl Intro Garners Reaction From NFL World
The video, which spanned four minutes and 19 seconds, featured players from both teams talking about the big game and what it means to them. It also featured their families talking about their journeys to this point.
“Amazing intro! Reminds me of my dad! Bravo on the intro!,” one NFL fan said on X (formerly known as Twitter)
And now, the end is near.
And so, the @49ers and @Chiefs face that final curtain. pic.twitter.com/YgIEGOAMb1
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) February 11, 2024
Additionally, Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” played in the background, giving it a near-movie feel. “This was incredible.,” another person said on X. “And so, the @49ers and @Chiefs face that final curtain,” CBS Sports said.
The 49ers finished the regular season as the top seed in the NFC with a 12-5 record. After their first-round bye, they defeated both the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions to earn their trip to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Both of their victories came in comeback fashion, including an NFC Championship-record 17-point comeback.
The Chiefs, on the other hand, had a more uphill battle. Entering the playoffs as the AFC’s third seed, they finished the regular season with an 11-6 record. In the playoffs, they defeated the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Baltimore Ravens to punch their ticket.
Super Bowl 58 is a re-match of Super Bowl 54 when the Chiefs defeated the 49ers 31-24. The win was the first in Patrick Mahomes career, as he also won Super Bowl MVP. Four years later, the Chiefs have made three more and won another. For the 49ers, this is their first trip back to the big game since.
The game kicked off at 6:30 p.m. ET with the 49ers receiving the opening kick. In addition to being broadcast on CBS, the game is also being streamed on Paramount+.
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