Official 2020 Free Agency Thread

[Gotarace]

Field Yates @FieldYates
The Raiders have released starting LB Tahir Whitehead, per source.

The move clears nearly $6M in cap space in advance of free agency.

This gives the Raiders over 55 million of free cap space...they should be players in Free Agency this year.

[Cheesehead Craig]

This gives the Raiders over 55 million of free cap space...they should be players in Free Agency this year.

Clearing up space for Littleton

[run pMc]

Field Yates @FieldYates
The Raiders have released starting LB Tahir Whitehead, per source.

The move clears nearly $6M in cap space in advance of free agency.

Cheaper replacement for Martinez while Gute drafts the other LB?

[Joemailman]

Cheaper replacement for Martinez while Gute drafts the other LB?

I read that he has coverage issues, and his role was diminished late in the season. Opposing teams completed 52 of 66 passes for 668 yards and 6 TD's when targeting his man in 2019. 348 yards were YAC. Passer rating 0f 139. Blitzed 25 times with 1 hurry and 1 sack. Led team with 108 tackles and had 6 TFL.

[texaspackerbacker]

I'm betting we re-sign Martinez for about $8.5-9 million per season with a larger than normal amount guaranteed - both for incentive reasons and for cap reasons. I don't expect any expensive FA signings or first or second day ILB draft picks.

[wist43]

I'm betting we re-sign Martinez for about $8.5-9 million per season with a larger than normal amount guaranteed - both for incentive reasons and for cap reasons. I don't expect any expensive FA signings or first or second day ILB draft picks.

I don't think Martinez is worth that, and I want to improve the position.

Unfortunately, this is not the year to be looking for an ILB. Draft is thin, and so is FA.

[smuggler]

On the NFL forum I lurk, every damn team is pining for Littleton. Can't imagine front offices feel much differently. Even with $27mil in cap space, I can't see us winning the bidding war for him. And C.J. Moseley got like $17m/year last year in Free Agency. A lot of numbers suggest Littleton's season was better entering free agency and the salary cap is supposed to jump quite a bit after next year or when the new CBA is approved. He's about to be a very rich man.

[RashanGary]

DJ Reader would be a good pickup. 25 years old. Would open Clark up a bit to really rush the passer through the prime of his career. Would bump Lowry, Lancaster, Keke and Adams into really part time roles, where they belong.

[run pMc]

DJ Reader would be a good pickup. 25 years old. Would open Clark up a bit to really rush the passer through the prime of his career. Would bump Lowry, Lancaster, Keke and Adams into really part time roles, where they belong.

He might, except he's in line for a big raise - just as Kenny Clark is too. Sportrac is expecting him to get a contract worth 11.9 million a year. I'd worry about Kenny first, then look cheaper. Lowry is already on his 2nd contract, so I think Russ Ball will argue not to tie up too much cap into any one position. Adams and Lancaster are definitely on the bubble and Keke is going to be looked to for a jump. (I think Keke has showed as much as Adams already.) Wouldn't shock me if they took a DL if all the starter-worthy OTs and ILBs are gone by pick 30.

[pbmax]

Charles Robinson
#Cowboys’ Byron Jones’ market *starts* at $16-$17 mil per season, according to teams I’ve spoken to. And that’s without factoring in whether it’s an Oklahoma land rush for him. Conservative market on #Packers RT Bryan Bulaga is projecting to be $12 mil per. RTs about to get paid.

[smuggler]

I'm happy for Bulaga to make it big in Free Agency. Go out and eat up as much cap as you can, big guy!

[call_me_ishmael]

Cap is gonna sky rocket next year. I bet they work it out with Bulaga Whale.

[Joemailman]

Jimmy Graham to be released tomorrow.

Jimmy Graham
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@TheJimmyGraham
The last 2 years have certainly been interesting! A lot of memories, friendships and humbling moments that I will carry with me into the next opportunity. Thank you for the support during our exciting run this year toward that ever so elusive ring.

[The Shadow]

I think Nick Kwiakowski would be an excellent free agent pickup. Combine that with another D. Lineman free agent + a 1st round WR & we aree in business.

[Joemailman]

FA LB Christian Kirksey visiting Packers. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...-visit-packers

Kirksey had good years in Cleveland in 2016 and 2017 before missing most of 2018 and 2019 with injuries. https://www.pro-football-reference.c...K/KirkCh00.htm Kirksey played for Mike Pettine in Cleveland his 1st 2 years.