2017 NFL Salary Cap Casualties: Likely Fate of the Biggest Names
By Erik Lambert
Julius Thomas
After ripping up the league for a couple years in Denver, Julius Thomas took his talents to Jacksonville where the gave him a big contract. Unfortunately the same problem that dogged him with the Broncos followed him to the Jaguars. He just can’t stay healthy. In two seasons he played just 21 games. Not only that but he never seemed to find a proper niche in the offense. Jacksonville may try something else at tight end, getting $4.7 million back while they can.
New home: Chicago Bears
The Bears are absolutely devoid of credible weapons at tight end. Gambling on the 28-year old Thomas with a reasonable deal until they find somebody else would be a smart, calculated risk.
Darrelle Revis
Word came out early this season. The whispers said to expect a severe regression in the effectiveness of Darrelle Revis at cornerback. They were right. He clearly wasn’t in proper condition and it impacted his once dominant play on the field. Now he and the New York Jets appear in a standoff. Some believe he’ll be moved to safety, others think the team will just take their $8.33 million and move on by cutting him.
New home: Atlanta Falcons
It’s difficult to figure out where Revis might go. He may consider retirement. If not, Atlanta makes sense. They need secondary help bad and he’ll be motivated by playing for a contender.