The Cleveland Browns continue to shell out big bucks, as they have given tight end David Njoku a four-year, $56.75 million extension, per his agent. Cleveland did quite the number with their quarterback position this off-season, selling the farm to land Deshaun Watson and his baggage from Houston. Trade acquisition Marquise Brown will take over a significant role in the offense, but Ertz will be Kyler Murrays primary target over the middle of the field. The NFC South was an absolute mess last year. And for some reason, his usage plummeted after Week 6. Kevin Rader, rookie sixth-round draft pick Connor Heyward, and veteran Jace Sternberger round out the depth chart at tight end, making for a tight competition in training camp for the third tight end role. Cincinnatis offense landed between eighth and 10th in most efficiency metrics a year ago and they were right in the middle of the pack in run-pass rates, with the score within seven points. They instead elected to re-sign tight end David Njoku, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and running back DErnest Johnson. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Pitts only scored one touchdown last season, and given the Falcons current quarterback situation, he may not find the end zone much in 2022 either. Brian Gutekunst on Aaron Rodgers: 'All options are on the table right now', Packers GM: Jordan Love is 'ready to be an NFL starting quarterback', Packers restructure contract of DL Kenny Clark, create $11M of salary cap space, Aaron Rodgers on future: 'I'll make a decision soon enough', Packers rank 6th overall in NFLPA's new team report cards, Packers QB Jordan Love ups comfort, confidence and intensity in Year 3, Tracking Packers' moves to get under the salary cap before 2023 league year, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst points to tight end and safety as obvious roster needs, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But . The team re-signed running back DErnest Johnson to a larger-than-NFL-average running back contract, which could be notable considering Kareem Hunt is on the last year of his deal. His offensive role became more consistent as the season progressed and he wound up totaling just under 500 receiving yards with 60 receptions. What separates Njoku from the rest of the pack is his blocking prowess. Revealing AFC, NFC rosters for Epic Dodgeball event at Pro Bowl Games in 2023. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Additionally, he generated the 6th-highest explosive play rate (13 percent), while the Ravens' air attack in total finished with an eight percent explosive pass rate that was good for 15th. Why is that important to us moving forward? The Ravens drafted two tight ends (Ed Dickson and Dennis Pitta) last year to eventually replace Heap once he slows down. As such, these rankings will attempt to be as objective as possible and provide a guide for where Browns players are currently among their peers in the division. He topped 1,000 yards in all those campaigns, and even a slightly down year in 2021 resulted in a 92-1,125-9 line. Sign up for the Packers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. That entire paragraph is to say the dude might be being drafted far past ceiling in season-long formats and might be over-owned come DFS time. Its difficult to get overly excited about the remaining skill position players with either Trubisky or a rookie (and debatably over-drafted) quarterback responsible for running this offense. The Ravens target the tight end position the most in the league at 29 percent. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff fires a tight-window throw to former teammate and Minnesota Vikings tight end T . Njoku finally found his game in the NFL last year for the Browns as well, turning in a 36/475/4 season, leading to a huge extension from the Browns after receiving the franchise tag. He may never develop into a downfield threat in the mold of Andrews. NFC beats AFC in Gridiron Gauntlet challenge at 2023 Pro Bowl Games. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. These are the 2022 draft grades for the AFC North. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 1 based on his long track record, but Mark Andrews was the most productive tight end in the NFL last season. While he could reach a new mark now that Ertz is gone, Goedert will have to contend with the addition of A.J. John Harbaugh returns for his 14th season as head honcho of these Ravens, while Greg Roman returns for his third season calling plays offensively. With the Carson Wentz era over in Washington, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew says while Sam Howell will have an opportunity to be QB1, the team, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy feels reinvigorated after taking over play-calling duties, calling it "the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas.". One of the most difficult decisions the Raiders will need to make this offseason is what to do with tight end Foster Moreau. They drafted a pair of fourth-round picks at the position in Charlie Kolar and Isaiah Likely, and still have Nick Boyle in-house returning to full health. Here is how we rank the AFC North's tight ends: 1. However, our focus here specifically relates to thestarting tight endsin the division. Our purpose here, over a selection of series throughout the summer months, will be to evaluate this talent and rank the starting players at each position within the division. Colts general manager Chris Ballard said he's heard the noise that his team is predestined to trade up to the first pick of the 2023 NFL Draft and select a quarterback. Likely was arguably the best tight end in the class, one that is a true move tight end that can stretch the field and make plays after the catch. Former quarterback Eli Manning rocks new Death Row chain in an interview with Snoop Dogg and Peyton Manning. Tony Gonzalez managed 83 catches and eight touchdowns in his age-37 season with the Falcons. Bryant, a former fourth-round pick, has 471 receiving yards and six touchdowns in two seasons. 2 TE role well. Jack Doyle retired in March and that leaves Moe Ali-Cox as their most experienced tight end. Will they re-sign Moreau, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in the league despite being a backup? Chalk it down as a head-scratcher, and I have been hesitant to project Njoku for any meaningful increase to his modest 45% route participation rate from a year ago. As alluded to above, I still expect Najee Harris to lead the league in touches at the running back position. With Amari Cooper gone and Michael Gallup recovering from an ACL tear, Schultz is poised for a career year. 29) Austin Hooper, Tennessee Titans Specific to 2021, he excelled via zone-blocking with a 77.6 grade that was good for 6th overall. That remains to be seen. Wide receiver George Pickens came off the board next at pick 52 in the second round, followed by defensive end DeMarvin Leal in the third (84th overall), wide receiver Calvin Austin III in the fourth (138th overall), tight end/fullback hybrid Connor Heyward in the sixth (208th overall), linebacker Mark Robinson in the seventh (225th overall), and quarterback Chris Oladokun in the seventh (241st overall). The Arizona Cardinals must address the tight end position this offseason. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. Well see how he handles the true No. Please check your email for a confirmation. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Second-round rookie TE Trey McBride could see time in 12 personnel, but hell have to get past Maxx Williams just to become Arizonas No. Gutekunst specifically pointed to both positions when asked about his roster at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Ravens traded Marquise Brown to the Cardinals during the draft, and they havent added any additional receivers. For the second straight year, the Baltimore Ravens remain on top at the tight end position in the AFC North. 2 tight end that was brought into the fold in free agency from the Kansas City Chiefs, but he has just 57 career catches in five seasons. 3 job in Cleveland remains up in the air as Miller Forristall, Nakia Griffin-Stewart, Zaire Mitchell-Paden, and Marco Santos-Silva will battle it out for the third and final spot on the roster at the position. 21) Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith finds San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle for a NFC touchdown in the Pro Bowl Games. In 2021, Pitts saw 110 targets and caught 68 of them for 1,026 yards and one touchdown. But as long he can keep finding holes in opposing defenses, hell be effective. The average is just over the $14 million per. Uzomah this offseason, who played an important role during their postseason run last season. Most notably, that rush rate jumped to a robust 56% when playing with a lead and only fell to 39% when trailing. Behind him is rising third-year player Harrison Bryant. Those guys either have to step into those roles and fill them, or were going to have to look other places, Gutekunst said Tuesday. We all know the numbers: 60 catches, 497 yards, seven touchdowns. Anarumos 4-2-5 base defense over-performed last year relative to the talent level of his players, primarily due to the complex nature of the scheme itself. Behind Freiermuth, Zach Gentry really emerged into his own as a No. But after posting a career-high 73 catches and 780 yards in 2021, there doesnt seem to be much reason to change his role. Lets break down where each position group stacks up within the division, continuing with the tight end rooms. His usage figures to increase now as the No. After getting dealt to Arizona, the 32-year-old experienced an uptick in production, recording 56 receptions, 574 yards, and three touchdowns over 11 games in the desert. The majority of the snaps in his scheme come from nickel or light, which primarily translates to Cover-1 and Cover-3 zone coverage principles. 2 tight end on the depth chart, so he too could see an uptick in statistics. How would you rank the AFC North starting tight ends? July 19, 2022 11:38 am CT. If anything, expect those values to see a slight uptick considering the improvements to the offensive line. The Colts drafted Jelani Woods in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft. Published 6/13/2022. Bryant had a quiet second season though his numbers were very similar to the numbers he put up as a rookie in 2020. The most telling off-season moves were the re-signings of David Njoku and Jadeveon Clowney, both of whom represent the particular identity of this team. He should see an increase in numbers as the No. The epitome of consistency, Travis Kelce has been a first or second-team All-Pro in each of the past six seasons. Players in this tier include pass catchers that will finish far ahead of the next group of players at the position, guys like Travis Kelce, George Kittle, Darren Waller, Mark Andrews, and newest arrival Kyle Pitts. He may not be the most explosive player at the position (4.6 career yards after the catch per reception and 10 missed tackles forced), but he is a reliable pass-catcher with just three career drops on 183 targets. The front office trio of Kevin Stefanski (head coach), Alex Van Pelt (offensive coordinator), and Joe Woods (defensive coordinator) return for their third year together in Cleveland. The Ravens added significant pieces to the roster in the 2022 NFL Draft as well, giving star quarterback Lamar Jackson serious firepower to work with at the position. The Seahawks took second place, led by veteran Geno Smith, who many wrote off as a career backup or bridge QB after the . March 13, 2022 8:39 am MT. You'll now receive the top Packers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Starting off with Week 5's highest over/under point total on SI Sportsbook, it's a AFC West divisional rivalry game between the Raiders and Chiefs ( O/U 51 ). Depth: Harrison Bryant, Miller Forristall, Marcus Santos-Silvia. He averaged just 9.1 yards per reception in 2010. Defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is the lone change amongst the big three but has experience coaching a 3-4 base defense from the seven years he spent with the organization prior to a short . Schultz has capitalized with 141 receptions, 1,423 yards, and 12 touchdowns over the past two years. AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens Biggest additions/signings: Marcus Williams, S; Michael Pierce, DT; Morgan Moses, OT Biggest losses: Alejandro Villanueva, OT; Bradley Bozeman, C; Justin Houston,. The Browns have a very nice on-paper roster, but we cant help but feel like the self-induced off-field distractions brought on through the trade for Deshaun Watson and subsequent quarterback outbursts will have some sort of lingering effects this season. But Miller remains one of the leagues most well-rounded and dependable tight ends. But the division has a solid group at the position with no weak links. Gronkowski is still on the free agent market, but theres little to no chance he signs with any team other than the Buccaneers. 1 TE role now, especially with the changes at quarterback the Browns made in the offseason. Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He proved himself as a red zone threat with seven touchdowns. The NFL announced Wednesday the complete rosters for the 2022 Pro Bowl, and in a season defined by parity across the standings, it should be no surprise to see such balance reflected in the all-star teams. Losing Uzomah to the Jets will really hurt this position group overall in Cincinnati. 27) Robert Tonyan, Green Bay Packers CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Courtesy of the @WreckThisLeague). More specifically, he was most impactful on short passes in the center of the field where he caught 25 of 29 targets for 214 yards and 16 first downs. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Amos deal voided last month after a disappointing 2022 season, so the Packers could be looking for two new starters at safety given the fact that Darnell Savage is likely headed to the slot in 2023. His career production is up there with Gonzalez, Antonio Gates, Jason Witten, and other legends at the position. When it comes to the AFC North and the depth at certain positions, quietly the tight end position remains rather deep overall. The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. Stats: 52 receptions, 471 yards, four touchdowns. Kelce and Andrews are a little underrated as blockers, but neither is on George Kittles level. Baltimore GM Eric DeCosta updated reporters on Wednesday on where things stand with the star QB. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Despite catching passes from three different quarterbacks, Andrews reeled in 107 receptions for 1,361 receiving yards and nine scores. The AFC North is full of talented players, and now they have even more thanks to the draft. Look for a return to form this season from the Ravens defense, which should, again, help to increase the likelihood of more rush attempts from this team. Skinny: Heap, a 10-year veteran, is on the downside of a productive career, but he continues to make plays for Baltimore. 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