Hopkins, Garoppolo, Austin III, Richardson, Bengals

Most likely landing spot for DeAndre Hopkins + Raiders can get out of Garoppolo's contract  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ May 30, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Run Your Pool](  Hopkins [DeAndre Hopkins] Bills the most likely landing spot for DeAndre Hopkins Background: The Cardinals released Hopkins last Friday, after failing to find a team willing to trade for his contract. Bills: According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the sentiment around the league is that Buffalo is [most likely]( to sign the 5x Pro Bowler. Need? The Bills could use a more consistent option opposite Stefon Diggs. Gabe Davis — the current No. 2 — struggled with drops last season. - Hopkins would boost a Bills’ offense that has fallen behind the Chiefs and Bengals in the AFC. Other Teams: The Chiefs, Jets, Giants, and Browns have also been floated as possible landing spots. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Garoppolo [Jimmy Garoppolo] Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract has a foot injury clause Details: According to multiple reports, the clause allows the Raiders to [terminate]( Garoppolo’s contract without financial penalty. Terms: The clause does not null and void until Garoppolo passes a physical and is active for at least one regular season game. - The 31-year-old injured his foot in Week 13 last season and underwent surgery this past March. - The team doesn’t know when he will be healthy — so a termination should not be ruled out. QB Depth: The Raiders’ backups — 37-year-old Brian Hoyer and fourth-round rookie Aidan O’Connell — are not considered starting caliber options. Brady: The news has led to an onslaught of [speculation]( about Tom Brady un-retiring (again) to join the Raiders — though his bid for minority ownership in the franchise would complicate his ability to return as a player. Other Options: Last resort options include Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, Teddy Bridgewater, and Nick Foles. Image: @Raiders Austin III [Calvin Austin III] Steelers WR Calvin Austin III to compete with Allen Robinson for slot duties Details: The report comes from The Athletic’s Mike DeFabo, who writes the Steelers hope a [dangerous]( threat emerges behind ‘unquestioned’ starters Diontae Johnson and George Pickens. 2022 Review: The Steelers selected Austin (out of Memphis) in the fourth round last season. He missed his entire rookie year after sustaining a serious foot injury during training camp. College: Austin (5-8, 170) was one of college football’s most explosive weapons in 2021, catching 74 passes for 1,149 yards and 8 touchdowns. - Jets CB Sauce Gardner (the 2022 DPOY) said that Austin was his toughest college matchup. - Austin caught 7 passes for 121 yards in a 2020 battle against Gardner. Robinson: Robinson, acquired via trade in March, is coming off a foot injury of his own. The 29-year-old caught 33 passes for 339 yards and 3 touchdowns with the Rams last season. Image: Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire Richardson [Anthony Richardson] Anthony Richardson already working with first unit Details: Richardson has been splitting first-team snaps with Gardner Minshew at OTAs. Performance: The Athletic’s Zak Keefer [described]( Richardson’s OTA performance as “dazzling one moment and not so much the next.” - During one three-play sequence, Richardson threw a perfect pass, missed deep on his next one, and then threw a near interception. Minshew: Keefer called Minshew — who spent the past two years with Colts coach Shane Steichen in Philadelphia — the “best quarterback” on the Colts roster right now. The Plan: The team would like to start Richardson to open the season, but he needs to exhibit improved accuracy over the next few months to secure the job. The talented 21-year-old only completed 53.8% of his passes with the Florida Gators last year. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire Bengals [Dax Hill] Bengals counting on a second-year breakout from S Dax Hill Details: The Bengals are counting on Hill, free-agent signing Nick Scott, and rookie third-rounder Jordan Battle to [emerge]( at safety. - Last year’s starters Jessie Bates (76.8 PFF grade) and Von Bell (66.3 PFF grade) signed elsewhere this past March. Hill Profile: The Bengals selected Hill (out of Michigan) in the first round last year. He wasn’t used much as a rookie, totaling only 16 tackles across 131 snaps. - Hill was a standout defender for the Wolverines in 2021, recording 70 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 9 pass deflections. - He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds at the Combine. Scott: The 28-year-old Scott signed a three-year deal with the Bengals in March. He totaled 86 tackles, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass deflections across 17 games with the Rams last season (54.2 PFF grade). Battle: Battle started 44 games over his time at Alabama. Draft expert Lance Zierlein wrote that the 6-1, 209-pounder “has the physical and mental makeup to [upgrade]( a defense in need of steady safety play.” Tall Task: The trio will be charged with stopping the top quarterbacks in the AFC — Mahomes, Allen, Herbert, Jackson, Rodgers, and Lawrence. 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