The 49ers ran out of magic down the stretch, sending them to an offseason full of indecision (seemingly). There are some easy moves on the list (Nick Bosa’s extension, Fred Warner’s restructure), but the right path forward for players like Arik Armstead & Brandon Aiyuk could shake things up a bit. Oh and by the way, there’s that whole QB1 ordeal.

After factoring in reserve/future contracts, the 49ers currently sit with about $5.3M of Top 51 cap space heading into February. Obviously that means work to be done. We’ll uncover some of that here.

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Notable Team Needs

Based on the positional breakdown below:

• Cornerback & Safety
• Center
• Veteran Quarterback
• Depth Tight Ends
• Kicker
• Long Snapper

Potential Restructure & Roster Bubble Candidates

• WR Brandon Aiyuk (trade)
• RB Christian McCaffrey (restructure)
• CB Charvarius Ward  (restructure)
• LB Fred Warner (restructure)
• DL Arik Armstead (bubble, restructure)

The Quarterback Room

Is currently an in-house Immediate Care.

31-year-old Jimmy Garoppolo continues to rehab his foot injury as he nears the open market. It seems a lock that he won’t be back in San Francisco next season. Best story of the season Brock Purdy now begins his work to fix and recover from a full UCL tear this past weekend. None of the $2.95M owed to him over the next 3 seasons is guaranteed. And 2021 1st rounder Trey Lance continues to recover from a serious ankle injury, with his timeline to return still a bit up in the air. Lance holds a fully guaranteed $9M over the next two seasons, plus a 5th-year option in 2025.

There’s an add to be made here this offseason. Will it be a smaller addition to tack on needed depth based on the injury issues, or will this be a spot for a 1-year, start immediately veteran to take the reins for 2023?.

The Running Back Room

Christian McCaffrey holds a non-guaranteed $36.2M over the next 3 seasons, set to earn $12M on a $12M cap hit next year. A full base salary conversation + 2 void years can open up $8.5M of space for the Niners this March.

24-year-old Elijah Mitchell enters Year 3 of his rookie deal, set to earn a non-guaranteed $940k in 2023. He averaged 6.2 yards per carry in 5 games last season. Youngsters ??Jordan Mason & Ty Davis-Price should remain in the fold as capable depth.

Fullback Kyle Juszczyk has $1.25M of his 2023 salary fully guaranteed right now. He’s set to earn $5.25M against a $6.5M cap hit next year, with 2 years, $12.5M non-guaranteed to follow.

The Wide Receiver Room

Deebo Samuel enters Year 2 of a 4 year, $76M deal, set to earn $11.3M against a team-friendly $8.6M cap hit. He’ll be fully guaranteed through 2024 by April 1st, 2023.

2020 1st rounder Brandon Aiyuk is now extension-eligible for the first time, set to earn a fully guaranteed $2.3M in 2023. The Niners will have to decide on his 5th year option for 2024 by May 2nd. Aiyuk just finished his best season by a longshot, snagging 78 catches for 1,015 yards and 8 scores, and currently projects to a 4 year, $72M contract in our system. The future of Aiyuk could be an interesting talking point for San Francisco this offseason.

Ray-Ray McCloud enters a contract year on a non-guaranteed $1.2M salary, 2022 3rd rounder Danny Gray enters Year 2 of his rookie deal, & Jauan Jennings should be back on a minimum next season.

The Tight End Room

George Kittle enters Year 4 of a 6 year, $75.5M contract, set to earn $12.25M against an $18M cap number (#1 among 2023 Tight Ends). $4.5M of his 2023 compensation is already fully guaranteed, locking the 30-year-old in for the upcoming season. He caught a career-high 11 TD passes in 2022.

2020 6th rounder Charlie Woerner enters a contract year in 2023, set to earn a non-guaranteed $1M. He’ll hit the offseason as a roster bubble candidate, while Tyler Kroft & Ross Dwelley are slated for unrestricted free agency.

The Offensive Line

Left Tackle Trent Williams enters Year 3 of a 6 year, $137M contract, set to earn $20.25M against a $27.1M cap hit (4th most among 2023 OLs). $6.2M of his 2023 compensation is already fully guaranteed, with another $10M set to lock on April 1st. The remaining 3 years, $77.3M on this contract are non-guaranteed.

2021 2nd rounder Aaron Banks will be back at Left Guard, holding a non-guaranteed $3M over the final two seasons of his rookie deal.

Centers Jake Brendel & Daniel Brunskill are both slated for free agency, making this a priority need for the Niners this offseason.

2022 4th rounder Spencer Burford had an inconsistent first campaign (as to be expected), but he settled into his Right Guard role down the stretch, and holds a non-guaranteed $2.9M through 2025.

Right Tackle Mike McGlinchey is slated for unrestricted free agency, while his apparent replacement Colton McKivitz, should garner a $2.7M tender in restricted free agency.

The Defensive Line

Javon Kinlaw enters Year 4 of his rookie contract, and is now extension-eligible for the first time, but with just 10 games played over the past two seasons, that seems unlikely right now. The Niners will need to decide on his 5th-year option by May 2nd.

After an outstanding 2021, Arik Armstead missed half of 2022 and is set to earn $16.74M against a $23.9M cap figure. While Armstead’s compensation is non-guaranteed, he holds $21.9M of dead cap this offseason, putting the Niners in a tough spot. San Francisco might opt for a smaller restructure here to lower the $23M figure without adding too much to the $14.3M of dead cap for 2024.

Samson Ebukam posted a career high 5 sacks this season, but is slated for free agency this coming March. 2022 2nd rounder ??Drake Jackson is likely asked to step into this role going forward.

The big headline here though is attached to DE Nick Bosa, who enters his 5th-year option salary season, set to earn a fully guaranteed $17.8M next season. Bosa carries a $28.6M valuation in our system, with his brother’s $102M guaranteed in clear view. 5 years, $130M, $105M guaranteed should be where things are headed here.

The Linebackers

Dre Greenlaw filled up the stat sheet in 2022, posting 127 tackles, 2 forced fumbles & a pick for his efforts. He’s set to earn $4.775M in 2023 against a very friendly $5.5M cap hit.

Fred Warner enters Year 3 of a 6 year $98M contract, set to earn $13.5M against an $18.5M cap hit for 2023. The 26-year-old was invaluable once again this past season, and the Niners can free up $9.4M of space by converting his base salary into signing bonus this offseason.

Azeez Al-Shaair started 7 games this year and is scheduled for unrestricted free agency this offseason. While RFA Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles should garner the $2.6M first right of refusal tender this March.

The Secondary

Charvarius Ward enters Year 2 of his $40.5M deal set to earn $14M against a $16.4M cap hit. $5M of it is already guaranteed, and another $8.5M locks in this April 1st. A full base salary conversion can open up $9.9M of cap space for the Niners.

Rookie deal cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir, Samuel Womack, & Ambry Thomas all should factor in this offseason, while vets Jason Verrett & Emmanuel Moseley are slated for free agency.

Veteran safeties Tashaun Gipson & Jimmie Ward are set to hit the open market, while 2021 5th rounder Talanoa Hufanga remains a candidate to start next season. Safety is a big position of need for the Niners this March.

The Special Teamers

40-year-old Robbie Gould is headed back to free agency, but he performed well enough to warrant another deal in San Francisco if he’s so inclined.

P Mitch Wishnowsky enters Year 2 of a 5 year contract, carrying a cost-effective $1.8M cap figure for 2023, while LS Taybor Pepper is headed for free agency.

After narrowly missing their second straight Super Bowl, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in offseason mode, with notable free agents in the secondary, a few looming decisions to be made with their weapons, and a gigantic contract extension for QB Joe Burrow now hanging over the franchise.

Cincy hits February with around $44M of Top 51 cap space (prior to reserve/future signings), but as noted below, can fairly easily open up $15M+ with simple salary conversions and/or contract extensions this spring.

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Notable Team Needs

Based on the positional breakdown below:

• Cornerbacks & Safeties
• Off-Ball Linebacker
• Offensive Guard
• Tight End
• Running Back
• Backup Quarterback

Potential Roster Bubbles or Restructures

• WR Tyler Boyd (bubble)
• RB Joe Mixon (bubble)
• DE Trey Hendrickson (restructure)
• DT B.J. Hill (restructure)
• DT D.J. Reader (extension)
• LB Logan Wilson (extension)

The Quarterback Room

Joe Burrow enters Year 4 of his rookie contract, now extension eligible for the first time. He’s guaranteed $5.5M for 2024, plus a 5th year option for 2024 that will need to be exercised by May, but the focus turns solely to his next long-term deal. Burrow values mathematically to a 6 year, $264M extension in our system, but $300M, with nearly $200M guaranteed seems a perfectly logical landing spot. Will he structure his deal in a way that can help the Bengals continue to remain in contention over the next 3-4 seasons?

Behind him, QB2 Brandon Allen is slated for free agency this March.

The Running Back Room

Joe Mixon didn’t quite match the outstanding 2021 campaign he posted (1,500+ yards, 16 TDs), but he was still a viable weapon, catching 60 passes while finding the end zone 9 times. With that said, his contract contains 2 years, $20.4M remaining, none of which is guaranteed or paid out as an early bonus. If the Bengals think they can flip this position on the fly, there’s $7.2M of cap to be freed up with an early release, $10M+ if Post 6/1. If the plan is to keep him, a base salary conversation + 3 void years can open up $6.5M of space.

Samaje Perine has completed his 2 year, $3.3M contract and is slated for unrestricted free agency. The 27-year-old posted a career high 681 yards from scrimmage & 6 touchdowns this year, factoring well in big moments down the stretch. There’s a world where the Bengals re-sign Perine in favor of moving on from Mixon here.

The Wide Receiver Room

Ja'Marr Chase enters Year 3 of his rookie contract, set to earn $3.4M on an $8.4M cap hit. He won’t become extension-eligible until after the 2023 season. The Bengals should be saving their change though, as the 22 year old already projects to a 4 year, $102M extension in our system - even before Justin Jefferson takes the market to another level.

2020 2nd rounder Tee Higgins enters a contract year in 2023, set to earn $3M including a proven performance escalator. The 24 year old is now extension eligible, carrying a $20M+ valuation in our system. Is he willing to accept WR2 money in a WR2 role behind Ja’Marr Chase for another 3 seasons, or does he aspire to cash in with a team looking to upgrade him to WR1 status?

28 year old Tyler Boyd caught a 5 year low 58 balls for 762 yards this past season. He’s entering a contract year in 2023, set to earn $8.9M on a $10.2M cap hit. The Bengals can free up $8.8M of space by moving on via trade or release, a stark possibility this offseason.

The Tight End Room

Hayden Hurst more than doubled his 2021 production this past season with the Bengals, and did plenty to at least be considered for a return to Cincy in 2023. He’s slated for unrestricted free agency this March, carrying a 1 year, $7M valuation in our system.

2019 2nd rounder Drew Sample is also headed to the open market, missing most of 2022 with a knee injury. UDFA Mitchell Wilcox & Patriots cast-off Devin Asiasi could be back in the mix.

The Offensive Line

Left Tackle Jonah Williams enters Year 5 of his rookie contract, set to earn a fully guaranteed $12.6M on his option salary. He’s a $15M player in our system, but it’s unclear as of now if the Bengals view him as a long-term option at the blindside tackle position.

4th-rounder Cordell Volson settled into his role as the Left Guard, now holding a non-guaranteed 3 year, $2.9M through 2025.

Veteran Center Ted Karras signed a 3 year deal this past March that only contained guarantees in 2022. He should be back in the fold next season on a $4.6M salary, $5.5M cap hit.

Right Guard Alex Cappa battled an ankle injury down the stretch but was an obvious upgrade at the position this season. None of the 3 years, $21.5M remaining on his contract are guaranteed, but an $8.7M cap hit for 2023 shouldn’t be an issue, and the Bengals can free up $3.5M of it with a base salary conversion + 3 void years.

Right Tackle La'el Collins holds a non-guaranteed 2 year, $14M contract from here out, including a $9.3M cap charge for 2023. $2.4M of his compensation is built into per-game-active bonuses.

The Defensive Line

D.J. Reader enters a contract year in 2023, set to earn $11.6M against a $15.5M cap figure. The #6 rated defensive lineman according to PFF carries a $16M valuation in our system, with Grady Jarrett’s 3 year, $50M re-up in Atlanta as a baseline comp.

B.J. Hill enters Year 2 of a 3 year, $30M deal, set to earn $7.5M against a $10.8M cap hit. Cincy can open up $4.8M of cap space by converting his base salary & roster bonus into signing bonus (+3 void years). Josh Tupou was a viable depth option, and should be back on his $1.5M cap figure.

Edge rushers Trey Hendrickson (2 years, $28M) & Sam Hubbard (3 years, $25.75M) both had outstanding seasons. Hubbard’s $9.9M cap figure shouldn’t be an issue, but Hendrickson’s current $15.4M charge likely gets restructured. A full salary + roster bonus conversation + 3 void years can open up over $9.3M of space.

The Linebackers

2020 3rd rounder Logan Wilson enters a contract year in 2023, set to earn $2.7M against a $3M cap hit (thanks to a proven performance escalation). He projects to a 3 year, $28M contract in our system. Wilson & Germaine Pratt posted excellent 2022 campaigns, with the latter now headed to the open market this March, holding a 4 year, $42M valuation.

2020 4th rounder Akeem Davis-Gaither also enters a contract year, and could be stepping into a much bigger role if Pratt walks. Joseph Ossai enters Year 3 of his rookie deal.

The Secondary

LCB Eli Apple, FS Jessie Bates III, & SS Vonn Bell are all slated for free agency this March make the secondary an absolute priority for the Bengals in the coming weeks. Bates played out 2022 on the franchise tag, bagging 71 tackles and 4 picks for his efforts. A second tag in 2023 would come in at $15.5M. Bates projects to a 4 year, $56M contract, while Bell & Apple value to around the $11M per year mark in our system.

Chidobe Awuzie, who missed half the season with a torn ACL should be ready for the start of 2023, enters a contract season set to earn $6.65M against a $7.9M cap hit. He and 2022 2nd rounder Cam Taylor-Britt could be asked to take on the bulk of the snaps barring a major addition to the cornerback room this offseason. Slot corner Mike Hilton carries a more than tenable $5.9M cap hit in 2023, and could even be a small restructure candidate to free up a few million.

2022 1st rounder Daxton Hill saw limited action this season, but could be thrust into a starting safety role with the expected vacancies.

The Special Teamers

2021 5th-round kicker Evan McPherson enters Year 3 of his rookie deal, coming off a bit of a struggling 2022 campaign (82% field goals, 90% PATs). He’s on a non-guaranteed 2 year, $2M deal for now.

UDFA P Drue Chrisman returns on a minimum salary for 2023, while Cincy likely runs it back with undrafted LS Cal Adomitis again next season.

The NBA is in a weird place  with less than two weeks or so out from the trade deadline on February 9. Only five teams (the Orlando Magic joined this list over the weekend) teams in the entire league are more than three games out of a spot in the Play-In Tournament. In the Western Conference, only the Houston Rockets and San Antonio spurs have no realistic shot at making the postseason.

That’s caused the trade market to be a bit jammed up. There just aren’t a lot of clearcut sellers at the moment.

Instead of presenting our annual look at who are Buyers (teams looking to add for a playoff push), Sellers (teams planning for the future), Either (teams who could buy or could sell) or Neither (teams who are likely to sit out the deadline entirely), we’re adding a twist. We’ll tell you which camp each stands in for now. (Spoiler: There are a lot of buyers!) But we’re also going to tell you what camp each team should be standing in.

Dallas Mavericks

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Mavs are looking for help around Luka Doncic. No, it wasn’t prompted by a mural, but it’s known that Dallas is looking to find the right mix to put around Doncic.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Mavericks should be buying, but they have to be careful here. They’ve cleared out some of their long-term onerous salary. If they miss and take on more bad money, it’s going to get really difficult to get the right guys in the lineup with Doncic.

Denver Nuggets

Approach at the deadline: Neither

Denver probably won’t do a whole lot. They’re talking Bones Hyland deals. The Nuggets are looking to add more depth. But Denver is already $10.5 million over the tax, and they’ve got decent depth. Don’t look for much here.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Nuggets should be soft buyers. If they can flip Hyland and something (trading picks is hard because Denver has future obligations already) for a veteran to come off the bench, that’s fine. But Denver’s top-eight is really solid already. Given their limited resources, it’s going to be hard to get much of an upgrade.

Golden State Warriors

Approach at the deadline: Neither

Outside of the Andrew Wiggins-D’Angelo Russell swap, which came when the Warriors were in a retooling season, Golden State doesn’t really do in-season trades. They seem to be reluctant to move off anyone, even the youngsters who haven’t panned out. Look for the champs to add on the buyout market instead of via trade.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Golden State should be buying. The grand plan of young core stepping in as the veteran core ages out looks pretty shaky now. Instead, the Warriors should be maximizing what they have around their vets for another deep playoff run or two. James Wiseman (and maybe Moses Moody) isn’t going to get the development minutes he needs in the Bay Area. It’s time to move him for win-now help.

Houston Rockets

Approach at the deadline: Sellers

Houston is a seller, but one without a lot to sell. They’re looking to move Eric Gordon for the second or third deadline in a row. Beyond that, this team is mostly made of kids on their rookie scale deals. It’s hard to see any of them going anywhere.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

Houston has been rumored to be in on John Collins. If the idea is to poach him for next-to-nothing, then it makes sense. But giving real value for Collins with the Rockets still rebuilding would be a bad move. Trade Gordon and keep it moving with the kids.

LA Clippers

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Clippers are looking for a point guard and a backup center. They’ve been linked to Kyle Lowry, Mike Conley and Fred VanVleet. All would be expensive additions, but big upgrades. As LA has shown in the past, they won’t let the former stand in the way of the latter.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Clips have played well over a couple of weeks span now. They’ve shown when they care that they’re contenders. That’s enough to make it worth taking on even more in salary and tax penalties. With a bunch of midrange salaries to trade, the bet here is that LA makes at least one splashy addition before the deadline.

Los Angeles Lakers

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Lakers aren’t done after the Rui Hachimura trade. They’re still looking to flesh out their rotation, while rebalancing some guard depth for wings with size. Just don’t expect a Russell Westbrook deal. That ship seems to have sailed, assuming it was ever seaworthy to begin with.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Los Angeles has shown enough when healthy that it’s worth buying. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are still those guys to build around. Given the Pelicans control the Lakers pick, there’s no reason to do anything but to be as good as possible. The question remains: Will Rob Pelinka move either or both of the tradable first-round picks?

Memphis Grizzlies

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

Memphis is sitting in a somewhat unique spot. They are very good, contenders even, but feel one or two guys short. The Grizzlies also are a whopping $28.9 million under the tax line. They’re talking trades, but as always, Memphis is shy about moving on from their own drafted players.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Grizzlies have to get over moving their own players and go get some immediate rotation upgrades. Yes, they are young, but title contention windows snap shut as quickly as they open. Memphis is there right now. They are the best draft-and-develop team in the NBA, but it’s time to turn some of that into guys who can take them to the next level this season.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Approach at the deadline: Neither

Minnesota is in a bit of a weird place. They are showing signs of being good, but aren’t quite there yet. They’re reportedly at least somewhat open to moving D’Angelo Russell, but need a point guard back. That sort of position-for-same-position trade is pretty rare, unless you’re swapping old for young. Buzz has picked up around Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid in recent weeks too.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Neither

It’s probably best for the Wolves to just be patient. Their big “addition” will be Karl-Anthony Towns. A trade that sends Russell away for another starting-level point guard seems unlikely. Minnesota is showing signs of figuring things out while waiting Towns return. Ride that out and make bigger moves this summer, if necessary.

New Orleans Pelicans

Approach at the deadline: Neither

The Pelicans are looking (they’ve been linked to John Collins), but it seems almost like they are being opportunistic. And that’s fine. When healthy, this team has all the ingredients to make a decent playoff run.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Neither

New Orleans shouldn’t go crazy…yet. They haven’t even seen this team as it was ideally built. Unless some sort of no-brainer deal lands at their feet, the Pels can afford to let things play out a bit. This summer feels like the big-move period vs any time in the next week or so.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Approach at the deadline: Neither

OKC is having a far better season than anyone could have ever expected. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a star and the role players are developing very quickly around him. But the Thunder aren’t ready to go all-in just yet. They’re poking around, but nothing serious seems on the table for Oklahoma City.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Neither

The Thunder are only $7.9 million under the tax line. This isn’t like last year when Sam Presti had a mountain of cap space to use. If they can add some quality size that’s signed long-term, and the cost isn’t too great, jump on that. Beyond that, it’s best for OKC to keep their flexibility into the summer.

Phoenix Suns

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Suns are looking to add. With the new ownership group set to take over before the deadline, James Jones seems to have the greenlight to add some salary. That has the Suns in on point guards (Chris Paul insurance?) and power forwards (John Collins prime among them).

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

It’s been a while since Phoenix has really geared up at the deadline, but we’re seeing things change in a major way now. Keep an eye on Jae Crowder and Dario Saric. That’s over $19 million in expiring salary. If you add Cameron Payne, and his partially guaranteed for 2023-24 deal to that mix, you’re up over $25 million in mostly-expiring salary. That’s enough to get in the mix for anyone who becomes available. The time is now for the Suns to make a big swing.

Portland Trail Blazers

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

All reports are that Portland is looking to add talent to their roster at the deadline. Josh Hart and Jusuf Nurkic are available, and the Blazers have some smaller midrange salaries they could deal too. They want to keep building around Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant, who they hope to extend or re-sign.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

It feels like the Trail Blazers are setting themselves up to sit in the middle for a while. Lillard is awesome, but the rest of the roster is full of good-but-not-great players. And there aren’t enough of those players that Portland has overwhelming depth either. In what is looking like a great seller’s market, the Blazers could reset on the fly, while also improving their cap flexibility and lottery odds. That’s an opportunity that might not exist next year.

Sacramento Kings

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

It seems like Sacramento is sort of poking around to improve around the edges of their rotation. They could use another wing and a little more shooting.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Kings should be thinking bigger. They can put together over $20 million in salary for non-rotation players to go make a deal. Of that group, only Richaun Holmes has money past this season. That’s enough to get Sacramento in the mix to land a big upgrade. With over $17 million to play with under the tax line, the focus should be on adding whoever the best available wing is. It would also give the Kings a bit of insurance should Harrison Barnes leave this summer.

San Antonio Spurs

Approach at the deadline: Sellers

For years, the Spurs section was the easiest to write. They never did anything at the trade deadline. They’ve been more active lately, as they’ve leaned into a rebuild. San Antonio is listening and sorting through offers for Jakob Poeltl, Josh Richardson and Doug McDermott.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

Poeltl isn’t a must-trade for the Spurs. He could still be re-signed to a fair contract this summer, and San Antonio doesn’t have a center ready to replace him with. That said, if a team blows them away with an offer, Poeltl shouldn’t be untouchable. Richardson and McDermott should both be dealt. Richardson is probably gone after the season, and McDermott is on a fair-value deal given the shooting he can provide. All three vets can fill needs for contenders. The Spurs should be in a great spot to get a nice return here.

Utah Jazz

Approach at the deadline: Either

Danny Ainge is doing his thing with the Jazz. He made some teardown moves over the summer, but got such good returns that Utah hasn’t bottomed out. Now, Ainge is in the market to take this from a full rebuild to a quick flip. That’s exactly how he handled it with the Celtics when they got better than expected, quicker than was expected.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

Without getting crazy, Utah should still be in seller mode. In a market devoid of sellers, players like Malik Beasley, Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Kelly Olynyk, Jarred Vanderbilt and even Rudy Gay, could all net Ainge even more picks and young players to build back up with. That said, if there’s a chance to move those vets for younger vets who fit long-term around Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler (the new core pieces), the Jazz can’t go wrong there either. That’s why a guy like John Collins could make sense, even if Utah moves off a few vets too.

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Patrick Mahomes (KC, 27)

Mahomes completed Year 3 of his 12 year, $477M contract this season, earning $29.45M for his efforts. It seems extremely likely that he’ll add another $1.25M with his 2nd NFL MVP award soon, and there’s another $1.25M to be added with a victory against the Bengals in the AFC Championship game.

The bulky portion of Mahomes’ contract kicks in next season, where he’s set to earn $40.5M on a $46.7M cap figure (3rd highest in the league). There’s a massive $34.4M roster bonus that can be converted to signing bonus, freeing up $27.5M of cap space for the Chiefs, who enter February with about $12M of Top 51 room (though reserve/future contracts have yet to be signed).

The Mahomes deal has an early vesting guarantee all the way through 2031. All of his 2023 & 2024 compensation is already fully guaranteed and another $38.9M from 2025 locks in this coming March 17th. It’s a truly unprecedented NFL contract. 

Joe Burrow (CIN, 26)

Burrow just finished Year 3 of his rookie contract, totaling $30M earned in his first three NFL seasons. He’s now extension-eligible for the first time, though his current deal still contains a fully guaranteed $5.5M next season, plus a 5th-year option in 2024.

The Bengals have no reason to wait around with his contract extension, as Burrow has answered every question from Day 1, immediately converting Cincinnati from a bit of a laughing stock, into annual contenders.

When evaluating his past two seasons against the likes of Mahomes, Allen, Murray, & Watson, Burrow calculates to a $44M price point. But there’s zero reason to believe that the Bengals won’t establish a contract that puts Burrow ahead of Aaron Rodgers’ $50.1M per year, and Kyler Murray’s $189.5M in total guarantees. Those are the benchmarks, and he’s earned them.

Jalen Hurts (PHI, 24)

Hurts just finished Year 3 of his 4 year, $6M rookie contract in Philly, meaning he’ll be entering a contract season in 2023. His base salary for next year has already been escalated to a projected $4M based on playing time/production, adding an additional $3M to his overall compensation, but it seems a moot point.

The Eagles are largely expected to extend their young QB1 this spring, who responded remarkably to the “all-in” roster that was quickly built around him for the 2022 campaign (66% completion rate, 246 pass yards per game, 22 TD/6 INT, 101.5 rating, 760 rush yards, 13 rush TDs).

Like Burrow, he also carries a $44M valuation into the offseason, despite a more versatile set of skills. Size, durability, and overall injury risk are red flags he’ll carry for the rest of his career, but putting a 4 year guarantee on him through his age 28 season hardly seems a risk not worth taking. Kyler Murray’s 5 year, $230.5M extension ($189.5M total guaranteed) in Arizona is a baseline for the Hurts negotiation this spring.

Brock Purdy (SF, 23)

Purdy just completed his rookie season that included a $77,000 signing bonus, and league minimum $705,000 base salary. He’ll earn the league minimum 2 years, $1.85M over the next two seasons before becoming extension-eligible after 2024.

None of us can see into the SF QB Glass Ball, but it seems at least possible that Purdy has earned himself the right to start the 2023 season as the Niners QB1. Unrevealed prospect Trey Lance still has 2 years, $9M (fully guaranteed) plus a 5th-year option in 2025 remaining on his rookie deal. If we remove the draft compensation given up to move up and select Lance, these numbers actually represent standard QB2 money in the league.

How will this all shake out? Completely undetermined. If the Niners are blown away by a trade offer for Lance, why wouldn’t they consider picking up additional draft compensation? If they remain committed to making Lance their QB1, they now have the ability to slow-play his recovery from serious injury, using Purdy as a long-term substitute in the meantime. Lance & Purdy are set to account for $10.1M against the SF cap next season - $44.8M less than what Deshaun Watson currently accounts for in Cleveland. 

Max Homa comes back in the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open to win and earn himself his sixth PGA Tour victory and fourth win in the state of California (his home state). Homa earns $1.57 million with the win bringing his overall total for the 2023 season up to north of $4 million, currently second highest for the season. Homa's career on-course earnings are now $16.9 million.

Famers Insurance Top 5

1. Max Homa: $1,566,000

2. Keegan Bradley: $948,300

3. Collin Morikawa: $600,300

T4. Sahith Theegala, Sungjae Im, Sam Ryder: $366,125

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2023 Tournament Earnings Leaders Update

1. Jon Rahm: $4,602,000

2. Max Homa: $4,015,805

3. Keegan Bradley: $3,533,524

4. Si Woo Kim: $2662939

5. Tom Kim: $2,584,485

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Aryna Sabalenka wins the 2023 Australian Open by battling back to win her first Grand Slam victory. Sabalenka will earn AU$2,975,000, which is approximately US$2.13 million. Coming into this tournament Sabalenka's career earnings were about US$12.3 million (Rank #44 all-time); she will now see her career earnings jump to approximately US$14.43 million (Rank #35 all-time).

2023 Australian Open Women's Payout

Related: All-Time WTA Career Earnings

The NWSL is set to expand by three teams starting with the 2024 season. Per reports, Boston, Utah and the San Francisco Bay Area are the next three cities set to received NWSL franchises. Utah and San Francisco are likely to join for the 2024 season while the Boston team will join for a later season. The three expansion teams come on the heals of the Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC teams which begin play in the 2022 season.

Per reports, the Utah franchise will pay somewhere between $2 million and $5 million, similar to what Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC paid, because there was already an agreement in place years ago. Utah originally had a franchise called the Utah Royals FC from 2018 to 2020 when the team folded and moved to Kansas City which is now known as the Kansas City Current.

The Boston and Bay Area franchises will reportedly each pay around $50 million in expansion fees, which is a significant increase over what Angel City FC and San Diego Wave FC paid, and it sounds like there were multiple investor groups in on the bids for an expansion team.

The NBA is in a weird place two weeks or so out from the trade deadline on February 9. Only four teams in the entire league are more than three games out of a spot in the Play-In Tournament. In the Eastern Conference, only the Charlotte Hornets and Detroit Pistons have no realistic shot at making the postseason.

That’s caused the trade market to be a bit jammed up. There just aren’t a lot of clearcut sellers at the moment.

Instead of presenting our annual look at who are Buyers (teams looking to add for a playoff push), Sellers (teams planning for the future), Either (teams who could buy or could sell) or Neither (teams who are likely to sit out the deadline entirely), we’re adding a twist. We’ll tell you which camp each stands in for now. (Spoiler: There are a lot of buyers!) But we’re also going to tell you what camp each team should be standing in.

Atlanta Hawks

Approach at the deadline: Either 

The Hawks are could move some guys (John Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Justin Holiday), but they won’t tear things down. If they trade any of their veterans, Atlanta will be looking to reset around a core of Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela and De’Andre Hunter.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Either

The Hawks have it right. There’s too much talent to blow it up entirely. But can you finally trade John Collins if you aren’t going to appreciate what you have?

Boston Celtics

Approach at the deadline: Neither

Boston might dump another contract (Justin Jackson is the likely choice) to save some against the luxury tax. Major trades are probably out though. Look for the Celtics to do their work in the buyout market.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Celtics don’t need to go crazy. Their top-eight is any good as any in the NBA. But they could use some reinforcements for the rest of the regular season. Top of the list should be a wing to lessen the minutes burden for Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

Brooklyn Nets

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

Brooklyn is looking to upgrade. They could use another big to play behind and/or next to Nic Claxton (who is having an outstanding season) or one more guard, ideally one with some size.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Buying is right for the Nets. They’re a title contender and this isn’t going to be a super long window of contention either. Brooklyn should maximize what they can before the next circus comes along.

Charlotte Hornets

Approach at the deadline: Sellers 

We get to one of the assured sellers in the East. The Hornets have a lot of vets they are looking to move (Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier, Mason Plumlee, Kelly Oubre Jr.), but a couple might be tough sells.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

Charlotte is trying. Moving Hayward (contract) and Oubre (injury) probably isn’t happening. But someone might want Terry Rozier for guard depth, and Mason Plumlee is a gettable center for any contender’s frontcourt depth. Cleaning up the books and opening up time for their kids and any kids they acquire is the way forward. Also: don’t trade Jalen McDaniels. He’s good and young enough to be a keeper on a new deal.

Chicago Bulls

Approach at the deadline: Either

Chicago might make some deals, but they aren’t going to tear things down fully. They owe a top-four protected pick to Orlando, so they don’t want to really bottom out. Because of that, they might make rebalancing trades vs selling off players.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

The Bulls should be selling. Where is this team going with this core this year and next? The Play-In Tournament? The sixth seed? It all sort of fell apart quickly after a promising start, but why delay the inevitable? And that pick is a sunk cost. Maybe you just bad enough that the extra few ping pong balls move you up in the lottery and you keep it. Also: if you aren’t re-signing Coby White this summer, it’s time to move him. There are too many guards in Chicago as is.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Cavs are looking for wings. They have basically everything else. One more quality wing would take this team from “frisky in the first round” to “Cleveland could make the conference finals”. And, you know what? They might be the latter anyway.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Cleveland is dangling Caris LeVert’s expiring $18.8 million deal to see what it can get them. That’s the right idea, but to make a real move, Cleveland may need to add Isaac Okoro into that offer. They just don’t have the draft picks to plus up any offers for a while.

Detroit Pistons

Approach at the deadline: Sellers

Detroit is best termed as an “opportunistic seller”. The Pistons don’t feel pressure to move Bojan Bogdanovic or Alec Burks, but if they get the right offer, they’ll do it. And right now, in a seller’s market, that right offer is going to have to be pretty big.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

The Pistons are thinking of things the right way, but they should be a big more aggressive as we approach the deadline. It might make sense to hang onto Bogdanovic, especially if they think they can be a good team next year. Burks is a different story. If they get even a decent offer, move him along and fill that spot in free agency with cap space in the summer. And Nerlens Noel is as good as gone, either via trade or waiver after the deadline.

Indiana Pacers

Approach at the deadline: Either

The Pacers are in a fun spot. They’re better than expected, so they could reasonably add without a bunch of questions as to why they are buying. They also aren’t so good that selling off some vets would be crazy.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Either

With nearly $28 million in cap space, Indiana should be very active at the deadline. If they can pick off a player or two to give them a bit more size and balance to their roster, they should do it. And if someone wants to drastically overpay for Myles Turner and/or Buddy Hield, that should be on the table too. Oh, and it’s an NBA rule that Daniel Theis has to be traded in every trade window, right?

Miami Heat

Approach at the deadline: Neither

The Heat don’t really have the assets, nor the flexibility, to be big-time buyers. They’ll be active. And never count out the Miami front office from getting really creative. But it’s hard to see how they do much.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Miami is in a tough spot next year with their roster. Max Strus and Gabe Vincent are pending unrestricted free agents. Losing both would be killer for the Heat’s depth. Keeping both is going to add to what is already a wildly expensive team. The solution: Why not at least explore the trade market for Kyle Lowry? His play has slipped to the point where his contract looks questionable at least, it not bad. But if a would-be contender wants a veteran floor leader, that could give the Heat an out and a chance to reset things a bit this summer.

Milwaukee Bucks

Approach at the deadline: Buyers 

The Bucks are looking to round out their rotation. They’ve been in on Jae Crowder since his trade request was made. They’ve also looked at ways to add Eric Gordon. Essentially, if you’re trading a wing that can defend, hit shots, or both (in an ideal world) and that wing makes under $20 million, Milwaukee wants to talk.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Buying is what the Bucks should be doing. They are right there in title contention. Go after it. This roster seems pretty creaky for its long-term viability. Now is the time to go all-in. Keep an eye on the frontcourt too, just in case the Bobby Portis injury is more worrisome than it appears.

New York Knicks

Approach at the deadline: Either

New York is in a weird spot. Ideally, they’d add some guys who can help prop up a playoff run. They really want to get into the top-six and avoid the Play-In Tournament. But the Knicks also have some vets who are very, very available.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

The Knicks need to be offering packages of their veterans, along with draft picks, to find upgrades. One more wing and another good backup guard and this rotation would be really fleshed out. And New York has the ability to get it done, both in terms of tradable contracts and draft picks to send out in trade.

Orlando Magic

Approach at the deadline: Neither

The Magic might move Mo Bamba, Terrence Ross (last vet standing!) and maybe Gary Harris. Bamba and Ross feel like they are on borrowed time, and Harris is probably on the lower-end of the guard pecking order. But don’t be surprised if the Magic just ride things out to some extent and try to make their big moves this summer.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

Orlando has to move Bamba and Ross, at the very least. Neither are regular rotation players. The returns won’t be huge, but a few more second-rounders are better than nothing for guys who won’t be back with the Magic next season. Harris is a harder call. He plays a real role, and team likes him helping to lead a young backcourt. But Orlando has to at least listen. Also, if someone got crazy about Jonathan Isaac, now that he’s back, that’s worth listening on too. Everyone else should take something really enticing to even start to get the Magic thinking about it.

Philadelphia 76ers

Approach at the deadline: Buyers

Daryl Morey is going to try to thread a difficult needle at the deadline: Add to the roster, while also shedding enough salary to get out of the tax. Don’t count him out. But no matter what, he’ll tinker around the edges of his rotation.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Buyers

Like the Celtics, Nets and Bucks, the Sixers are a title contender. They don’t need a lot. They should be pushing to add a big behind Joel Embiid (just in case) and a wing shooter that can hold up defensively. There’s a good chance what we get is a salary-dump to avoid the tax, then some work on the buyout market.

Toronto Raptors

Approach at the deadline: Either

The Raptors are the ultimate wildcard at the deadline. Masai Ujiri might wake up one morning over the next couple of weeks and decide to blow it up. He might also look at his team and make a move to bolster a Play-In run and then a frisky first round series.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

Toronto should sell, but within reason. They don’t need to trade everyone. But it’s time to decide if Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. are going to be around past this season. If so, what’s the walk-away number? Is a frontcourt of Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes really viable? If not, do you need a marquee big? And, for the love of all that is basketball holy, please find a way to trade at least one or two of the five big men who see at least semi-regular playing time off the bench.

Washington Wizards

Approach at the deadline: Neither

Washington seems destined to never be out of Play-In range. Never higher than seventh in the East, but never lower than 12th. Always around .500. Never really good, but never really bad either. And that’s why they’ll probably sit it out at the deadline. They already moved Rui Hachimura, and that’ll probably be it. They’ll likely overpay to keep Kyle Kuzma this summer, and Kristaps Porzingis either this summer or next, and that should keep both off the trade market.

Ideal approach at the deadline: Sellers

The Wizards are just like the Bulls, as far as having real questions about their ceiling. The Wizards should also be a flashing red warning beacon for the Raptors and what they could become. But unlike Chicago and Toronto, who could look very different in a year or two, Washington seems to really want to keep their core in place. Ideally, they’d at least listen on Kuzma and Porzingis. Just to see what’s out there before they lock in, but there are no signs that’s in play. At the very least Will Barton (and maybe Kendrick Nunn too) won’t be on this roster much past the deadline. If he’s not traded, he’ll be bought out.

After narrowly missing the playoffs, the Packers hit the offseason with plenty of question marks, an overage of salary cap (-$17M at the time of this piece), & a decision to be made at both QB1 & QB2 in the coming months.

Notable Team Needs

Based on the positional breakdown below, the 2023 Packers appear to be thinnest at:

• Quarterback (potentially)
• Wide Receiver (behind the youth)
• Tight End
• Offensive Tackle (potentially both)
• Safety
• Kicker

Potential Roster Bubbles or Restructures

• QB Aaron Rodgers (trade/retirement)
• RB Aaron Jones (restructure)
• LT David Bakhtiari (release, restructure)
• DT Kenny Clark (extension)
• CB Jaire Alexander (restructure)
• P Pat O'Donnell (bubble)

The Quarterback Room

Another will he won’t he offseason for Aaron Rodgers drives the Packers’ decision making process. There’s a $58.3M option bonus attached to his 2023 compensation ($59.515M total) which will need to be delayed until Green Bay understands how things will move forward.

Assuming Rodgers decides to return for a 19th season with the Packers, Green Bay will exercise that option, keeping his 2023 cap figure at $31.6M (with no additional restructuring available).

If Rodgers requests a trade, there are two options: Before June 1st, and after. The former has more cap pain, but the latter means no 2023 draft picks can be acquired. Assuming Rodgers is moved early in the offseason, the Packers will take on a dead cap hit of $40,313,568, all in 2023, losing $8.69M of cap space this year. If the deal is struck after 6/1, (and assuming the option bonus hasn’t been exercised yet), Green Bay will take on a $15,833,568 dead cap hit in 2023, with another $24,480,000 slated for 2024. The Packers would save $15.79M in 2023 with this move, but not until June 2nd. All of these numbers also apply should Aaron Rodgers retire this offseason.

For those wondering, Rodgers would bring a $15.79M cap figure with him to a new team in 2023, then $32.5M, $51.1M, & $45.2M through 2026. If he were to retire after 2023, he’d leave behind a $43.725M dead cap hit in 2024.

Green Bay also enters a decision year for Jordan Love, who enters Year 4 of his rookie contract, set to earn a fully guaranteed $2.2M. The Packers will need to decide on Love’s 2024 5th-year option, projected to cost around $22M, by May 2nd. If they exercise it, the entire salary becomes fully guaranteed immediately. If they decline it, Love will be eligible for unrestricted free agency next March.

The Running Back Room

28-year-old Aaron Jones enters Year 3 of his 4 year, $48M contract, set to earn $16M on a $20.02M cap hit next season. There’s a $7M roster bonus due March 17th that puts some pressure on Green Bay to decide on his immediate future, as a trade or outright release here can free up $10.4M of space. Jones compiled 1,500+ yards from scrimmage in 2022, but his total TDs (7) were down, & his fumbles (5) were a career high. If the plan is to keep him, a full salary conversion + 1 new void year can open up $11.2M of space.

A.J. Dillon enters a contract year, set to earn a non-guaranteed $1.3M on a $1.6M cap hit. While his overall numbers were a bit down in 2022, he found the end zone a career high 7 times. If Green Bay moves on from Jones and gives Dillon the keys this season, it’s likely his contractual floor starts at James Conner’s $7M mark.

The Wide Receiver Room

2022 2nd rounder Christian Watson enters Year 2 of his rookie deal, set to earn a fully guaranteed $1.1M on a $2.1M cap hit. His emergence to finish off 2022 signals a chance for huge value out of this contract over the next few seasons.

2022 4th rounder Romeo Doubs also looked the part, and his non-guaranteed 3 years, $2.9M could give Green Bay a cheap, talented 1-2 punch in the passing game through 2025.

Vets Randall Cobb & Allen Lazard are both slated for free agency this offseason, with the latter carrying a $12.5M valuation into the offseason.

The Tight End Room

The Packers are thin here, as both Robert Tonyan Jr. & Marcedes Lewis are headed back to the open market (leaving behind a combined $1.55M of dead cap). 2020 3rd rounder Josiah Deguara enters a contract year (non-guaranteed $1.1M), while UDFAs Nick Guggemos & Austin Allen were signed to reserve deals this winter.

Tonyan carries a $5M valuation in our system, and seems the most likely option to be brought back and take over the reins again, though this is certainly a team keeping an eye on the likes of Mike Gesicki, Dalton Schultz, Evan Engram, & Hayden Hurst on the open market this March.

The Offensive Line

Left Tackle David Bakhtiari’s inability to stay on the field at least puts his contract in question this March, though early reports seem to favor him sticking around for one more season. Moving on this March leaves behind $23.1M of dead cap to 2023, freeing up $5.65M. He’s set to account for $28.7M on the Packers’ cap right now, so keeping him around will likely require a 3rd straight restructure. Converting his $9.5M March roster bonus (+ 3 void years) into signing bonus can open up $7.6M of space.

Left Guard Elgton Jenkins locked in a 4 year, $68M extension this past Christmas, though his $24M signing bonus is the only full guarantee at signing (a Packers’ standard). The new deal brings a team-friendly $6.9M cap hit for 2023.

2021 2nd rounder Josh Myers ranked 27th among centers according to PFF, bringing a non-guaranteed 2 year, $2.5M deal to the table through 2024. There’s a world where a veteran upgrade is brought in here this March.

Right Guard Jon Runyan enters a contract year in 2023, with an estimated $2.745M salary, thanks to a proven performance escalator. At this point however, it seems unlikely that an early extension will come this season.

Green Bay is likely in the market for a Right Tackle this offseason, as Yosh Nijman is slated for free agency, & Royce Newman & Zach Tom are both placeholders until proven otherwise.

The Defensive Line

Kenny Clark enters Year 4 of a 5 year, $78M contract, set to earn $16.25M on a $23.9M cap figure and will be the first to admit it was an inconsistent 2022. There’s $14.5M of compensation available to be restructured this season, which could come via another salary conversion - or a full boat new contract extension.

2022 1st rounder Devonte Wyatt enters Year 2 of his rookie deal, set to earn a fully guaranteed $1.2M ($2.9M cap hit).

Jarran Reed & Dean Lowry are slated for free agency, leaving behind a combined $4.49M of voided dead cap on their way out.

The Linebackers

30-year-old Preston Smith enters Year 2 of a 5 year, $64.5M contract, set to earn $10.6M on a $13M cap hit, all but securing his spot for 2023. Converting his $7.5M roster bonus into signing bonus can open up $6M of space as needed.

Rashan Gary was having a year (6 sacks, 32 tackles, 1 forced fumble in 9 games) before tearing his ACL. Now his 2023 season is in jeopardy as well, likely removing the chance he’ll bag an extension before his rookie deal expires. He’s slated to play out a fully guaranteed $10.8M option salary in 2023. From a valuation standpoint, he’s squarely in the conversation to find himself at the top of the mountain at some point, currently holding a $26M figure in our system. If the Packers trust he’ll be the same player post-recovery, locking him into this deal now can lower his 2023 cap hit, and keep him in the mix for 2024 and beyond.

2022 5th rounder Kingsley Enagbare looks like he might continue to be a factor, and his non-guaranteed 3 year, $2.9M certainly fits the bill.

De'Vondre Campbell enters Year 2 of a 5 year, $50M contract, set to earn $5.25M on an $8.15M cap hit which shouldn’t need to be touched. His counterpart Quay Walker enters Year 2 of his rookie deal, and is fully guaranteed through 2025, plus a 2026 option.

The Secondary

Jaire Alexander enters Year 2 of a 5 year, $98M contract, set to earn $14M on a $20M cap hit, the 4th highest such figure among 2023 cornerbacks. There’s a massive $11.45M roster bonus due March 19th that will almost certainly be converted to a signing bonus (+1 void year), clearing $9.16M of cap.

Behind him, Rasul Douglas enters Year 2 of a 3 year, $21M deal, set to earn $6M on a $7.7M cap hit. He had a strong 2022 and should hold good value again next season. 2021 1st-rounder Eric Stokes missed half the year with ankle/knee injuries, but is fully guaranteed through 2023.

29-year-old safety Adrian Amos is headed for free agency, while 2019 1st rounder Darnell Savage is entering his 5th year option season, carrying a fully guaranteed $7.9M salary for 2023. Safety is a position of need for the Packers this offseason.

The Special Teamers

K Mason Crosby is a pending free agent, coming off of a season where he made 86% of his field goals, 95% of his PATs. If he’s asked back for a 17th season, it’ll likely be done at or around the minimum salary.

P Pat O'Donnell holds a non-guaranteed 1 year, $1.9M contract, set to account for $2.375M against the cap in 2023. The 32 year old is solid, but with $1.9M to be saved, it’s possible the Packers look to save a buck and go younger here.

LS Jack Coco remains a minimum salary option through 2023.