Ten in, ten out.

The Denver Broncos have signed ten unrestricted free agents so far this offseason. The Broncos have also seen ten of their former players sign with other teams during NFL free agency.

Here’s a quick look at Denver’s ex-players who found new homes.

1. TE/FB Andrew Beck (Houston Texans)

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2. RB Mike Boone (Houston Texans)

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3. DL Dre’Mont Jones (Seattle Seahawks)

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4. OT Calvin Anderson (New England Patriots)

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5. TE Eric Saubert (Miami Dolphins)

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6. WR Freddie Swain (Miami Dolphins)

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7. DL DeShawn Williams (Carolina Panthers)

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8. RB Chase Edmonds (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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9. OL Graham Glasgow (Detroit Lions)

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10. LS Jacob Bobenmoyer (Las Vegas Raiders)

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Story originally appeared on Broncos Wire

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers wants to leave the Green Bay Packers and play for the New York Jets. The Jets want that, too. The Packers are willing to make a trade happen.

So what’s the holdup?

It’s a complex transaction, perhaps unprecedented. You’re talking about an all-time great quarterback with a massive contract. Those factors alone would make it difficult. That he’s 39 years old and already on record as saying he strongly considered retirement last month makes it harder to determine a fair price. He could walk away in a year. That’s why the Jets don’t want to part with their 2023 first-round draft pick (13th overall). At the same time, the Packers don’t want to trade a franchise icon for second- and third-day draft picks.

Leverage is in the eye of the beholder. The Jets are seemingly boxed into Rodgers because they don’t see a viable option on their roster and the quarterback market is depleted. (Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson is available but carries the nonexclusive franchise tag.)

The Packers are boxed in because they appear committed to fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love and would like to move on from Rodgers. President Mark Murphy revealed the team’s hand recently, speaking of Rodgers in the past tense: “He had a great career here.”

One AFC executive called it “a unique situation,” saying he would expect the two sides to find common ground before ultimatums are issued.

Let’s examine the key questions surrounding the Jets-Rodgers-Packers saga:

Is there a sense of urgency for all parties to make a deal?

Not really. There are no financial deadlines on the near horizon, and the Jets don’t begin their offseason program until April 17. Actual practices don’t start until late May. The mandatory minicamp is in mid-June.

“It’s in everyone’s best interest to get it done sooner than later,” said former NFL executive Mike Tannenbaum, now an ESPN front-office analyst. “Typically, you need a deadline. Maybe the offseason program is the first deadline.”

Ideally, the Jets would love to have Rodgers in the building next month to get comfortable, to start the process of building chemistry with new teammates and to help with the installation of a new offense. At the same time, it’s not doomsday if he’s not there for the voluntary workouts. After all, he already has a feel for the offense, having played under offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett with the Packers.

There’s no guarantee he’d attend anyway. Rodgers, who has skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason in recent years, was noncommittal on whether he’d participate with the Jets, telling “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday that “it’s one step at a time. I’m still in a contract [with the Packers].”

For the Jets, the benefit to getting a deal done sooner than later is peace of mind, just knowing their QB1 is locked up. No stress, no headache.

So when is the first real pressure point?

It’s April 27 — the first night of the draft. If it gets to this point, the Jets will have leverage because the Packers figure to want draft-pick compensation that will help them in 2023. If the Packers have to wait until 2024 to start reaping the benefits of a trade, it could be a diminished return, assuming the Jets improve their record and have a lower draft pick than 13th in 2024.

From a public relations standpoint, it probably wouldn’t be a great look for the Packers. Essentially, they’d be letting one of the most iconic players in franchise history twist in the wind while they pass up immediate draft capital.

In the midst of all this, they have to make a decision by May 1 on Love’s fifth-year option (2024), which is $20.3 million, fully guaranteed. This is a sneaky-important deadline. If they commit to Love for 2024, the Packers could try to float the idea that it allows them to keep Rodgers for another year and go to Love in ’24. That would be a tough sell, considering their glowing comments about Love and Rodgers’ unwillingness to return. He made it clear in the McAfee interview that he’s done with Green Bay.

Aren’t the Packers getting crushed on the cap by waiting?

Not at all. Truth be told, there’s a financial benefit to waiting.

Right now, Rodgers counts $31.6 million on the salary cap. If the Packers trade him before June 1, his cap charge balloons to $40.3 million — and they would have to carry that for the entire season. If they wait until after June 1 to deal him, the cap hit is spread out over two seasons — $15.8 million this year and $24.5 million in 2024. That would give them about $25 million in extra 2023 cap room to improve other areas of the roster.

In other words, if this stare-down drags past the draft, the Packers will have no motivation to make a trade before June 1. And if they wait that long, what’s to stop them from delaying until the start of training camp in late July? It would be a blow to the Jets if they open camp without their presumptive QB1.

When is the hard, gotta-have-it-done-by-then deadline for a trade?

The first game of the regular season (Sept. 10).

Under his existing contract, Rodgers has a $58.3 million option bonus (fully guaranteed) that must be exercised before the opening game. (The actual money gets doled out in two installments, the latter due by Sept. 30.) It’s hard to imagine the Packers paying that much money to a player they don’t want on the roster. If they don’t pay, the cap hit would be astronomical.

Could they swallow hard, welcome him back and pay the money? Technically, yes, but it’s difficult to foresee that happening.

The chances of the standoff reaching this point are highly unlikely. If it does, the Packers will be in dangerous territory with no leverage. And, of course, Rodgers’ value to the Jets would be diminished because he’d be showing up with no training camp. This scenario wouldn’t make sense for anyone.

What is reasonable compensation for Rodgers?

Everybody seems to have an opinion.

If the Jets remain steadfast in retaining their 2023 first-round pick, the two teams will need to get creative to make it work. It could take a firm pick (or picks) in 2023, plus a conditional pick (or picks) in 2024 or 2025. Those conditions could be based on individual and team performance and whether Rodgers returns for the 2024 season.

In 2008, the Packers traded Brett Favre to the Jets for a 2009 conditional fourth-round pick that improved to a third-round choice based on playing time. If the Jets had made the playoffs, it would’ve gone to a second-rounder. If they had reached the Super Bowl, it would’ve been a first-rounder. They might be willing to do something similar for Rodgers.

Tannenbaum, who negotiated the Favre deal for the Jets, said fair compensation for Rodgers would be a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 conditional second- or third-round choice.

There’s always a chance that players could be involved. The Packers could use a wide receiver after losing Allen Lazard to the Jets. The Packers’ Matt LaFleur coached receiver Corey Davis when they were together with the Tennessee Titans. Davis could be deemed expendable with Lazard’s arrival.

There’s also the thought that the Packers, in lieu of a first-round pick, could ask for a player who was once graded highly on their draft board. The Jets have several players who might appeal to them. With a surplus of defensive ends, perhaps Jermaine Johnson — a late first-round pick in 2022 — would do the trick.

A key component in the discussions is the remaining money on Rodgers’ contract. Overall, he’s due $59.5 million in guarantees for 2023, and the Jets almost certainly want the Packers to pay a chunk of that. The more the Packers agree to pay, the more compensation they will receive in the form of draft picks and, possibly, players.

“I still have that fire and I want to play, and I would like to play in New York,” Rodgers said Wednesday. “It’s just a matter of, you know, getting that done at this point.”

ESPN Packers reporter Rob Demovsky contributed to this report.

So … how’s your bracket? Yeah, we understand.

The first two rounds have given us historic moments and thrilling wins. Remember when Furman beat Virginia on a 3-pointer in the final seconds on Thursday? We don’t either. Because since then, Fairleigh Dickinson and Princeton manufactured more consequential upsets that quickly stole Furman’s 15 minutes of fame.

Michigan State was competitive but clearly flawed through Big Ten play. Still, it’s Tom Izzo, so the Spartans are in the Sweet 16 once again. Kansas and Purdue, both 1-seeds, are back home. Huh?

Our attempt to reseed the Sweet 16 is closer to a ranking system based on our belief of where these teams stand now, and how far we believe they can go. The full body of work matters, but the current state of a program is impactful, too. Just ask Arkansas, which weathered an 8-11 stretch before this tournament run.

Here is our attempt to reseed the Sweet 16:

1. Alabama Crimson Tide
Original Seed: No. 1. Reseed: 1

Nate Oats’ squad appears to possess a gear that perhaps even Houston — the only other remaining No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament — might not be able to reach. In the 21-point win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Thursday, Brandon Miller (groin injury) went scoreless and played just 19 minutes, but the Crimson Tide still registered 132 points per 100 possessions. Miller returned for Alabama’s 22-point win over Maryland in the second round with 19 points, seven rebounds.

The Crimson Tide — third in adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom — proved they can also play excellent defense, too. The balance attached to this Alabama team is unrivaled in college basketball right now. Miller is a top-five NBA prospect on every reputable mock draft board and leads a team capable of offensive barrages and defensive shutdowns. It’s not unimaginable that Alabama might walk through its next two opponents on its way to the Final Four.

Up next: vs. San Diego State (Friday, 6:30 p.m. ET, TBS)

2. Houston Cougars
Original Seed: No. 1. Reseed: 1

Houston might not be 100 percent but Jamal Shead (knee) and Marcus Sasser (groin) both contributed in the second-round win over Auburn on Saturday — reigniting the Cougars’ hopes of becoming the first host school in Final Four history to actually play in the Final Four. Down 10 points at halftime, Houston showed how dangerous it can be when it is (mostly) healthy as it outscored the Tigers 50-23 in the second half. Sasser fought through foul trouble but still managed to score 22 points in 31 minutes. Shead (10 points) had his struggles but played 34 minutes. Tramon Mark (26 points) joined Sasser as the first duo in Houston history to score 20 points or more in the NCAA tournament since 1984.

It was a dominant, come-from-behind effort by a Cougars team that deserves all the Final Four hype that seemed to subside when Sasser re-aggravated his groin injury in Thursday’s win over Northern Kentucky in the first round. Houston is back on its perch.

Up next: vs. Miami (Friday, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS)

3. UCLA Bruins
Original Seed: No. 2. Reseed: 1

Toward the end of Saturday’s win over Northwestern, Mick Cronin hovered over David Singleton (9.1 PPG, 43% from the 3-point line) after the sharpshooter and starter suffered an ankle injury. At this point, the injury bug appears to be UCLA’s greatest threat. Jaylen Clark, the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, has been out since the conference tournament; Adem Bona, a five-star recruit, returned after two games out due to a shoulder injury to play against Northwestern.

Yet, Cronin’s team continues to overcome those challenges. How? Jaime Jaquez Jr. (21.5 PPG, 17-for-28 inside the arc, 40% from 3 in the NCAA tournament), the projected All-American, has been one of the top players in the postseason thus far. Five-star recruit Amari Bailey (15.5 PPG in two NCAA tournament games) has emerged as a more consistent scoring threat. And Tyger Campbell has just two turnovers in UCLA’s past four games. That’s how.

Up next: vs. TCU/Gonzaga (Thursday, 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS)

4. Texas Longhorns
Original Seed: No. 2. Reseed: 1

When Chris Beard was fired in January, Rodney Terry was widely viewed as a temporary solution for a Texas opening that has been attached to some of the biggest names in college basketball. Terry was just the guy until Texas found the next guy, right?

Terry had other plans. The Longhorns’ run to the Sweet 16 — their first since 2008 — should give him the inside track on securing that job permanently. This Texas team was viewed as a potential Final Four team prior to the season. Terry has helped this program on the path to reach that ceiling, and he deserves credit — and a contract — for that. Saturday’s victory over Penn State 71-66 on Saturday showcased the depth of this team. Timmy Allen’s defense on Jalen Pickett (5-for-13, 11 points) limited the All-American’s impact. Dylan Disu (28 points, 10 rebounds) carried his team on offense. Over the past month, Texas is 8-2 (including two wins over Kansas). If the Longhorns play like this going forward, they’ll have a chance to get to the Final Four for the first time in 20 years.

Up next: vs. Xavier (Friday, 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS)

5. UConn Huskies
Original Seed: No. 4. Reseed: 2

Through UConn’s first two games, there have been multiple moments where the camera has focused on Adama Sanogo waiting on the bench to run into the game and wreak havoc. Sanogo has been the most dominant force in the first weekend of the NCAA tournament. His numbers read like they’re from an Xbox game: 28 points (13-for-17), 13 rebounds and a block against Iona; 24 points (11-for-16), 8 rebounds and a block against Saint Mary’s. Connecticut won its first two NCAA tournament games by a margin of 39 points combined as a result of those performances. The Huskies are also 22-for-47 from the 3-point line. They’re grabbing a lot of offensive rebounds and both Iona and Saint Mary’s registered just 95 points per 100 possessions against their defensive pressure. Dan Hurley’s squad is playing some championship-level basketball right now.

Up next: vs. Arkansas (Thursday, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS)

6. Tennessee Volunteers
Original Seed: No. 4. Reseed: 2

Long before strength and conditioning programs in college basketball became trendy, Rick Barnes had committed to developing an unmatched level of physicality within his programs. Ranked first in adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom, Tennessee’s brawn contributed to its 65-52 second-round win over Duke — which had won 10 games in a row — and the program’s seventh trip to the Sweet 16 since 2000. Duke, a top-10 offensive rebounding team in America, secured just 21% of its second-chance opportunities against the Vols. And 6-foot-9, 236-pound Olivier Nkamhoua (27 points) bullied the Blue Devils, especially in the second half.

Turnovers had been an issue following Zakai Ziegler ‘s season-ending injury, but the Vols committed just nine against Duke. If this plodding, imposing, defensive juggernaut continues to play a prudent brand of basketball, Barnes could reach the Elite Eight for the first time since the 2007-08 season when he was at Texas.

Up next: vs. FAU (Thursday, 9 p.m. ET, TBS)

7. Gonzaga Bulldogs
Original Seed: No. 3. Reseed: 2

During their 11-game winning streak, the Bulldogs have won each game by an average of 18.4 PPG. While they don’t have a Jalen Suggs, Chet Holmgren or another projected lottery pick, their offensive ceiling allows them to separate themselves, even in tight games. Down the stretch against a relentless TCU squad on Sunday, Gonzaga turned to Drew Timme and also played aggressively around the rim to get free throw attempts.

It worked, and now Gonzaga is back in the Sweet 16 for the eighth year in a row. This is an elite team that’s getting better at the right time. It’s also the worst Gonzaga defense in 16 years. That could be a problem for a team with plenty of offensive advantages and a difference-maker determined to get them to the third weekend.

Up next: vs. UCLA (Thursday, 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS)

8. Kansas State Wildcats
Original Seed: No. 3. Reseed: 2

Jerome Tang believed Kansas State had an opportunity to begin an immediate turnaround last summer, when he left Baylor — where he was associate head coach and won a national title with the Bears in 2021. He was right. With Keyontae Johnson arriving from Florida and Markquis Nowell returning for another run, he had a pair of anchors who charged this team’s first run to the Sweet 16 since 2018.

Nowell in particular has been a mystery for opposing backcourts thus far. His playmaking ability and success with pick-and-roll situations make Kansas State a challenge for any defense. He has also shot 43% from 3 in the NCAA tournament. Plus, the Wildcats disassembled the offensive rhythms of both Montana State and Kentucky, a pair of teams that committed turnovers on 23% of their possessions against them. Tang’s squad has a high level of confidence entering the Sweet 16. It’s easy to see why.

Up next: vs. Michigan State (Thursday, 6:30 p.m. ET, TBS)

9. Xavier Musketeers
Original Seed: No. 3. Reseed: 3

Timing matters. A team that has to deal with a major injury just prior to the start of the NCAA tournament — see: Kansas’ loss to Arkansas in the second round with Bill Self sidelined for multiple games following heart surgery — might have trouble adjusting in time to find itself again. But Xavier lost Zach Freemantle (15.2 PPG, 8.1 RPG) to a season-ending foot injury Feb. 1. While it was a devastating loss for the program, it happened early enough for Sean Miller to reconfigure his lineups.

Jerome Hunter, Freemantle’s replacement in the starting lineup, is averaging 19 PPG (14-for-21 inside the arc) through two NCAA tournament games. And a Xavier squad that has lost just one game since Feb. 21 (7-1) held Kennesaw State and Pitt to an average of 94 points per 100 possessions. But the Musketeers will have to outplay better competition to reach the Final Four.

Up next: vs. Texas (Friday, 9:45 p.m. ET, CBS)

10. Creighton Bluejays
Original Seed: No. 6. Reseed: 3

Picked to win the Big East prior to a turbulent start this season, Creighton is showcasing the versatility that has made the Bluejays a real national championship contender. Ryan Nembhard, brother of Indiana Pacers standout Andrew Nembhard, had 30 points against Baylor as his team made 46% of its 3-point attempts Sunday. On Friday, when the Bluejays finished 3-for-20 from beyond the arc in their win over NC State, Ryan Kalkbrenner, a 7-foot-1 star who has made 73% of his shots inside the arc, finished with 31 points.

The Bluejays have a diversified offense that relies on size, balance and the hot hand. After Creighton stumbled early in the season, it was easy to doubt its postseason aspirations. But the Bluejays are 14-4 in their past 18 games after reaching the Sweet 16 for just the second time since 1974.

Up next: vs. Princeton (Friday, 9 p.m. ET, TBS)

11. Arkansas Razorbacks
Original Seed: No. 8. Reseed: 3

From Dec. 28 to March 4, Arkansas went 8-11 and made just 32% of its 3-point attempts. Yes, the Razorbacks have three NBA prospects (Nick Smith Jr., Anthony Black and Ricky Council IV), but Eric Musselman struggled to turn that talent into wins at the time. Lost in the conversation, however, was Arkansas’ effort to become a tougher defensive team in the paint. Its opponents averaged just 46% of their shots inside the arc (No. 22 in the country) during those rocky months.

Why does that matter? In Arkansas’ NCAA tournament wins over Illinois and Kansas — leading to Musselman’s third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance at Arkansas — the Illini and the Jayhawks registered a 49% clip combined inside the arc. Illinois (55%) and Kansas (53%) fell below their respective norms against an Arkansas team that’s more serious about defense these days. That, plus the emergence of players like Davonte Davis (21 points in the second half against Kansas), means the Razorbacks now look like a Final Four sleeper full of energy and courage, and with an upset of a No. 1 seed on their résumé.

Up next: vs. UConn (Thursday, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS)

12. San Diego State Aztecs
Original Seed: No. 5. Reseed: 3

In their 75-52 win over Furman on Saturday, SDSU head coach Brian Dutcher neutralized the team (the Paladins were 16-for-50 from the field) that upset Virginia. That’s been the norm for one of America’s best defensive teams. The Aztecs’ potential to advance to the Elite Eight and potentially beyond centers on their defensive prowess. During its current six-game winning streak, SDSU’s opponents have averaged just 85 points per 100 possessions. For context, Tennessee — ranked first in adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom — held its SEC opponents to 92.6 points per 100 possessions this season.

SDSU, which shoots 60.5% from inside the arc, also got rolling on offense against Furman. If Matt Bradley (one of four double-digit scorers Saturday) & Co. continue to play defense at this level and find ways to get buckets, they’ll be a difficult opponent to solve.

Worth noting? A Charleston-Furman path to the Sweet 16 was the easiest in the field.

Up next: vs. Alabama (Friday, 6:30 p.m. ET, TBS)

13. Miami Hurricanes
Original Seed: No. 5. Reseed: 4

Miami received a significant boost with the availability of Norchad Omier, who was questionable for the NCAA tournament after suffering an ankle injury in the ACC tournament. But he was cleared and now has 19 points and 31 rebounds through two NCAA tournament games.

Isaiah Wong (27 points against the Hoosiers) continues to fuel a Miami team that reached the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in school history with its win over Indiana on Sunday. The last ACC team in the field pushed the pace against Drake and IU and will attempt to do the same in the Sweet 16. Miami’s defense has been a concern all season (108th in adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom) but it has also played some of the best defense of this season over the past couple days. If this becomes the norm, a squad that boasts one of America’s most potent offensive attacks (37% from the 3-point line, 54% inside the arc) will have a chance to reach the Elite Eight for the second consecutive season.

Up next: vs. Houston (Friday, 7:15 p.m. ET, CBS)

14. Michigan State Spartans
Original Seed: No. 7. Reseed: 4

One of the themes of any NCAA tournament that involves Tom Izzo is that you probably shouldn’t bet against Tom Izzo. Most did in his team’s matchup against Marquette, the Big East regular season and tournament champion, on Sunday. That was a mistake. Now, Izzo is on his way to his 15th Sweet 16 despite leading a Michigan State squad that lacks the NBA talent that has defined some of his best teams.

Tyson Walker has refused to yield in this NCAA tournament. He hasn’t committed a turnover through two games, and he has averaged 17.5 PPG. That’s the kind of leadership Izzo trusted in past NCAA tournaments. Think Mateen Cleaves, Kalin Lucas, Denzel Valentine and other strong guards who helped the Spartans blossom in the dance. The Spartans have connected on 55% of their shots inside the arc in this year’s, and limited both USC and Marquette’s second-chance opportunities. Izzo is outcoaching his peers right now and his team is outworking theirs, too.

Up next: vs. Kansas State (Thursday, 6:30 p.m. ET, TBS)

15. Princeton Tigers
Original Seed: No. 15. Reseed: 4

After suffering losses to teams like Delaware (234th on KenPom), Brown (173rd) and Dartmouth (260th), there were no indications the Ivy League regular-season and tournament champions would somehow make a run to their first Sweet 16 appearance since 1967. But the Princeton Tigers have illustrated the magic of March as a 15-seed that beat 2-seed Arizona and 7-seed Missouri to achieve the feat.

Can they keep the momentum going? Mitch Henderson’s ability to control the tempo in the NCAA tournament has worked so far. Despite Arizona leading by double digits late on Thursday, the Wildcats couldn’t extend the lead because Princeton played at such a methodical pace. Missouri had a similar issue — it attempted to escape a double-digit hole in the second half but couldn’t get the extra possessions needed to cut into Princeton’s lead Saturday. Princeton has averaged just 8.8 turnovers per game during its six-game winning streak, too. This disciplined team is still a threat for another upset.

Up next: vs. Creighton (Friday, 9 p.m. ET, TBS)

16. Florida Atlantic Owls
Original Seed: No. 9. Reseed: 4

Sometimes the NCAA tournament is about the fortuitous developments that pave the way to the second weekend. That happened for FAU. Memphis players bickered in the final minutes of the Owls’ win in the first round. And instead of facing 1-seed Purdue in the second, the Owls played Fairleigh Dickinson, which was ranked 298th on KenPom prior to the second 16-over-1 upset against the Boilermakers.

On their way to the first Sweet 16 in school history — they won their first NCAA tournament game this year, too — Dusty May’s squad registered 108.5 points per 100 possessions and just 16 turnovers in two games. Johnell Davis (20.5 PPG in the NCAA tournament) has been a gem for a team that will be cherished on its campus forever. Sure, luck helped FAU reach the second weekend. But the Owls have earned this too.

Up next: vs. Tennessee (Friday, 9 p.m. ET, TBS)

The Pittsburgh Steelers are bolstering their offensive line by signing Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagles guard Isaac Seumalo to a three-year, $24 million deal, per multiple sources.

Seumalo, a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Oregon State, spent the first seven seasons of his professional career in Philadelphia. He started all 17 regular-season games last season for the Eagles, along with the team’s three playoff matchups, including Super Bowl LVIII.

In 1,135 offensive snaps for the Eagles last season, the 29-year-old allowed just one sack and received a 75.2 overall grade from Pro Football Focus, which was better than any of Pittsburgh’s primary linemen last season.

Seumalo was one of the Eagles’ 19 unrestricted free agents heading into this offseason. The future of Seumalo was largely dependent on the return of center Jason Kelce. Since Kelce announced that he will indeed be returning to Philly for the 2023-24 season, it was highly likely that Seumalo would sign with another team.

Seumalo checked in at No. 31 on the FOX Sports top 2023 NFL free-agents rankings.

Analysis From FOX Sports’ free-agent rankings:

He proved his worth after two injury-plagued seasons in Philadelphia, starting all 17 games and excelling as both a run- and pass-blocker. Seumalo’s future with the Eagles may depend on whether center Jason Kelce returns.

Seumalo, a seven-year NFL veteran, dealt with two injury-filled seasons prior to 2022. 

In 2020, he was limited to nine games after starting the year on injured reserve. Then, Seumalo played just the first three games of the 2021-22 campaign due to a season-ending Lisfranc injury.

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With Stefon Diggs gone, Thielen appeared to be the only game in town for veteran QB Kirk Cousins last season. But in 15 games Thielen managed only 108 targets, tied for 27th, thanks to first-round pick Justin Jefferson (125 targets, 1,400 yards) setting the league ablaze as a rookie. All was not lost, however, as Thielen finished third in the league with 20 red-zone targets, 13 of which were from inside the 10 (3rd) and eight of which were from inside the five (T-3rd). Unsurprisingly, Thielen was also third in touchdown catches with a whopping 14. At 6-2, 200, with 4.49 speed, Thielen is tall, has excellent hands and runs solid routes. At 31, he’s no longer much of a downfield playmaker – only 11 catches of 20-plus last year and one for 40 – but his solid catch rate still netted him a respectable 8.6 YPT. Expect the more explosive and dynamic Jefferson to be Cousins’ top target again in 2021, but Thielen isn’t likely to disappear, as the Vikings have little receiving depth beyond those two.

A hamstring injury ruined Thielen’s 2019 season, but through six games he was more or less on track for his usual year, posting a 38-26-366-5 line, prorating to 101-69-976-13 over 16 games. Thielen proved he was back in the playoffs with a 9-7-129 line against the Saints, so the injury shouldn’t concern us much heading into 2020. Thielen’s been efficient for years – before his injury-plagued 2019 he had posted at least 9.0 YPT every season since 2016, and even last year was above that mark prior to the injury. At 6-2, 200, Thielen has decent size, runs crisp routes and rarely drops a pass. He also has above-average speed – he ran a 4.49 40 at his 2013 pro day and had eight catches for 40-plus yards in 2017-18. Thielen also saw plenty of red-zone use those two years, particularly targets from inside the 10-yard line (16 in that span), though that was with former offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, and last year the Vikings had Kevin Stefanski in that role. This season, Thielen and the Vikings offense will undergo more changes. Gary Kubiak, last year’s assistant head coach, will take over as OC, likely adding his own twist to the zone-blocking West Coast offense. Stefon Diggs, Thielen’s main competition for targets the last four years, left via free agency and was replaced by first-round pick Justin Jefferson. As such, Thielen is the probable target leader in what should be an above-average offense, though at age 30, his skills are probably slightly past their peak.

On the surface Thielen built on his 2017 breakout last year, cementing himself as one of the league’s top receivers with a 153-113-1,373-9 line and 9.0 YPT (10th). But the shape of Thielen’s efficiency and overall production changed under quarterback Kirk Cousins. Instead of making big plays, he simply caught a higher percentage of the passes thrown his way. Despite 11 extra targets, Thielen had two fewer catches of 40-plus yards and three fewer of 20-plus. And even though Thielen maintained his solid per-target efficiency, his YPC dropped from 14.0 in 2016-17 to 12.2 last year. In full PPR, perhaps this is for the best. Thielen’s average depth of target was a modest 9.2 yards, helping him to a whopping 73.9 percent catch rate, the 17th-best mark of all time among 100-target wideouts. But the Vikings offense took a step back in 2018, and offensive coordinator John DeFilippo was replaced by Kevin Stefanski. While it’s unclear how Stefanski might change the scheme – he’s only 37 and previously the quarterbacks coach – the Vikings’ dink-and-dunk style might have been dictated as much by a shaky offensive line as it was by coaching philosophy, i.e., we could see more big plays from Thielen if it holds up better in 2019. (To that end, the Vikings used their first draft pick on a center, their second on a tight end and their fourth on a guard. They also signed guard Josh Kline and get center/guard Pat Elflein back from injury.) At 6-2, 200, with 4.45 speed, Thielen is a good athlete who has excellent hands (only two drops all year) and strong route-running skills. He was also used a good deal in the red zone (21 targets, 6th), and inside the 10 (nine targets, T-8th), meaning his spike in TDs was no fluke. Stefon Diggs is once again Thielen’s only major competition for targets, but tight end Kyle Rudolph does siphon away some red-zone looks.

Sam Bradford, Case Keenum – it didn’t matter to Thielen, who built on his 2016 breakout and solidified himself as one of the league’s better receivers. He averaged 9.0 YPT (7th among the league’s 27 100-target receivers) en route to a 91-catch (8th), 1,276-yard (5th) season. The knock on him was the meager TD output – he had only four, all in a six-week span – but that’s probably a fluke, as Thielen saw 16 red-zone looks and seven targets inside the 10, modest opportunity, but enough to score at least a couple more times than he did. At 6-2, 200, and running a 4.45 40, Thielen is tall and fast, has excellent hands, runs good routes and adjusts well to the ball in the air. He’s also capable of stretching the field – his five catches of 40-plus yards were tied for seventh in the league. Heading into 2018, Thielen should reprise his role opposite Stefon Diggs, with tight end Kyle Rudolph (nine targets inside the 10, eight TDs) siphoning off some of the easy scores. But the departure of Keenum and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur could shake things up. New OC John DeFilippo comes from a dynamic offense in Philadelphia, and new quarterback Kirk Cousins will be Thielen’s third – and probably his best – in three seasons. Change always creates some added risk, but there’s reward here too.

A former undrafted free agent, Thielen broke out during his third season in the league with 967 yards on only 92 targets. That comes out to 10.5 YPT, good for second among the league’s 50 90-target WR. Thielen had only two catches for 40 yards, but 16 of 20 or more, despite the modest workload. At 6-2, 200 and with 4.45 speed, Thielen is just a notch below the typical NFL No. 1 receiver athletically, but he has excellent hands, runs crisp routes and makes good adjustments to the ball in the air. Thielen signed a three-year deal in March and enters the year as one of the Vikings’ top targets along with third-year WR Stefon Diggs and TE Kyle Rudolph, who sees most of the red-zone work. Last year’s disappointing first-rounder, Laquon Treadwell, is also in the mix, but Thielen is the only option who can occasionally stretch the field.

The former Minnesota State standout made 12 catches on 18 targets for 144 yards in 16 games during the 2015 season, and also racked up 89 yards on four carries. Thielen will be buried on the Vikings’ wide receiver depth chart again in 2016, so he figures to spend most of his time on special teams during what will be his third season in the league.

Thielen had eight receptions last season as he made the roster as a reserve receiver and special teams player. He’ll try to reprise that role for the Vikings again in 2015. He was used at times as both a punt and kick returner. It’s hard to see him having a large role on offense without multiple injuries in the receiving corps.

An undrafted free agent from Minnesota State who is a long shot to make the active roster.

Thielen will attempt to crack the roster as a reserve at receiver in training camp.

MIAMI — Roki Sasaki, potentially the best pitcher in the world who’s not in the major leagues, will take the ball for Japan in its World Baseball Classic semifinal matchup against Mexico from LoanDepot Park on Monday, Japanese manager Hideki Kuriyama announced after his team’s workout Sunday.

Sasaki, 21, has posted a 1.95 ERA in 212⅔ career innings for Nippon Professional Baseball, striking out 260 batters and walking 42 while overwhelming hitters with a 100-plus-mph fastball and a devastating splitter.

Last April, while starring for the Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki threw 17 consecutive perfect innings, retiring 52 consecutive batters in the process. Sasaki struck out 19 batters in a perfect game — the first for Japan’s top professional league since 1994 — and was pulled after eight perfect innings in the start that followed. The next time he took the mound, he surrendered a hit on the first pitch.

Sasaki, who will face Team Mexico left-hander Patrick Sandoval, allowed an unearned run in 3⅔ innings in a rout over the Czech Republic earlier in the World Baseball Classic on March 11. Sasaki has said he longs to play in the major leagues, but there have been no indications of when — or if — his team will post him.

“He’s very young, if you look at the age, but he’s a very talented pitcher,” Kuriyama said through an interpreter.