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Best Offseason Fact About Every NFL Team
Learn about the most interesting and best fact about every NFL team's offseason in 2020
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2020 has been an unprecedented year for many reasons far beyond the sports world, but the football industry was no different as fans witnessed household names change teams, franchise players get new jerseys, and some of the most elite prospects join teams in need. There was plenty of history made in the process, and here are the best offseason facts to know about every team from every division in the National Football League since the Chiefs became champs.
DeAndre Hopkins’ skill set could take the Cardinals offense to another level.
DeAndre Hopkins is on a Hall of Fame trajectory.
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) September 7, 2020
Players with at least 8,500 rec yds and 50 rec TD in their first 7 seasons:
DEANDRE HOPKINS
Jerry Rice
Randy Moss
Marvin Harrison
Calvin Johnson
Torry Holt pic.twitter.com/kHzjzA31sE
DeAndre Hopkins has 632 catches in his 1st 7 seasons, tied with Antonio Brown for the 2nd most in NFL history through 7 seasons (Marvin Harrison – 665).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 16, 2020
Hopkins finished 2019 with 104 catches (3rd in the league) for 1,165 yards and 7 TD. pic.twitter.com/fUJOASWUbH
Most Rec. TDs since 2017
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) February 18, 2020
DeAndre Hopkins - 31
Davante Adams - 28
Tyreek Hill - 26
Antonio Brown - 25
Stefon Diggs - 23
Marvin Jones - 23
Travis Kelce - 23
Michael Thomas - 23
Amari Cooper - 22
Zach Ertz - 22
Mike Evans - 21
Cooper Kupp - 21
Eric Ebron - 20
Tyler Lockett - 20
Todd Gurley is primed for a bounce back season now that he’s back to wearing red in Georgia.
https://twitter.com/dynastysociety_/status/1260661092969111553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Calais Campbell has been one of the NFL’s best D-Lineman over the last 4 years and brings a new edge to Baltimore’s defensive front.
No. 36 on the PFF50:
— PFF (@PFF) May 31, 2020
Calais Campbell pic.twitter.com/sKSF8Xkg9Q
Calais Campbell: PFF grade of 90+ in each of the past four seasons pic.twitter.com/Zl6ybrpoZ2
— PFF (@PFF) March 15, 2020
Since entering the NFL in 2008, Calais Campbell has had 11 seasons of at least 5 sacks.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 15, 2020
Ravens defensive linemen have only combined for 7 such seasons over that time span 😳 pic.twitter.com/rdzAVPOJBt
Stefon Diggs is going to add more explosiveness to the Bills offense than they’ve had in years.
Safe 👋 pic.twitter.com/VU34Uuj8g3
— PFF (@PFF) April 3, 2020
Stefon Diggs had eight catches for 40+ yards last season, tied for most in the NFL.
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) March 17, 2020
The @BuffaloBills had exactly eight passing plays go for 40+ yards last season.#GoBills https://t.co/YfPXMEOJof
Cam Newton set franchise records before unceremoniously getting released by Carolina.
Cam Newton is the only player among the NFL's current franchises to be a team's all-time leader in passing and rushing touchdowns.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 17, 2020
h/t @EliasSports https://t.co/UbVbbyZFDk
The former Super Bowl MVP looks to bring playoff success to a city that hasn’t had much in decades.
Per @AdamSchefter, the Jacksonville Jaguars are trading QB Nick Foles to Chicago for the Bears' compensatory 4th round pick.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 18, 2020
Nick Foles has won 4 playoff games as a starter since 2017.
The Bears have won 4 playoff games since the start of the 1991 season. pic.twitter.com/oboA3eRPVp
Joe Burrow had one of the greatest seasons in college football history in 2019 and looks to bring that same winning culture to Cincy.
This April, @Joe_Burrow10 can do something only 1 QB has done in the common draft era (since 1967)
– Win the Heisman
– Win the National Championship in final collegiate game
– Be the #1 overall pick in the NFL DraftThe only QB to do that, is now a free agent@CameronNewton
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/StatsBySTATS/status/1216957234929971200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Austin Hooper was a consistently reliable target for Matt Ryan and gives Cleveland one of the best TE duos in the game.
Baker Mayfield will have a highly reliable target in Austin Hooper this upcoming season.
— The Hottest Take (@Hottest_TakePod) May 30, 2020
Hooper was 6th among Tight Ends in catch percentage last year at 77.3%. He was 2nd in 2018 at 80.7%.
Austin has 0 career fumbles and only dropped one pass last year. #Browns pic.twitter.com/lo40Ijqy3o
The former 4th Rd pick has another season to prove why he should be the highest-paid QB as the 3rd signal-caller to ever play on the franchise tag.
Dak Prescott is 1 of 8 quarterbacks with an APY of at least $30M in the 2020 season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 13, 2020
His Total QBR of 70.2 last season was the highest of that group. pic.twitter.com/Gv3qx6bxyc
Only 2 QBs have played a season under the franchise tag since 1993. Those 2 players, Drew Brees (2005) and Kirk Cousins (2016-17) both signed with new teams after the season ended https://t.co/CrYjxz3PCy
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 27, 2020
Mevin Gordon will bring a powerful running style with a nose for the endzone to Denver.
Melvin Gordon has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Broncos.
Gordon is the only player in the NFL with at least 8 rush TD in each of the last 4 seasons. pic.twitter.com/6jvZ6b9ZdL
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 21, 2020
Melvin Gordon has been one of the most efficient rushers against stacked boxes (8+ defenders in the box) over the last two seasons.
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 20, 2020
Gordon ranks 2nd among running backs in yards per carry (4.8%) and big runs of 10+ yards (16.9) against stacked boxes in that span. https://t.co/FeOKEyKQBC pic.twitter.com/fhJdySBXW1
Darius Slay was dominant during his time in Detroit.
Deeper look into new Eagles cornerback Darius Slay:
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 19, 2020
3x Pro Bowler (2017-19)
1st Team All-Pro (2017)
19 career INT: the Eagles top 5 corners have 21 total
37 pass breakups since 2017-2nd most among DBs
51.8% catch rate allowed, 3rd lowest among DBs since 2017, min. 200 targets pic.twitter.com/Asq8Vewslq
Green Bay never drafted a 1st round weapon for Aaron Rodgers, but they traded up to select his replacement.
Jordan Love became the first skill position player picked by the Packers in the 1st round since Aaron Rodgers in 2005. pic.twitter.com/KnPkCpeYS1
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 24, 2020
DeAndre Hopkins put up HOF-type numbers during his time in Houston. It’s extremely rare to see a player of his caliber get shipped out like that.
The last skill position player to make All-Pro First Team in 3 straight seasons and then not return to his team the next season was Jim Brown when he retired in 1965. https://t.co/CfeFuIn2qt
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) March 16, 2020
DeForest Buckner brings elite pass-rush ability and production up the middle to Indy.
DeForest Buckner’s stats the past two seasons. #Colts
— Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) March 16, 2020
• 129 tackles
• 26 tackles for loss
• 19.5 sacks
• 34 QB hits
Monster. pic.twitter.com/k5cEiW9wlh
Calais Campbell leaves a huge hole in the Jags once-feared defense.
Calais Campbell graded 90+ in each of his 3 years playing for #Jaguars
— PFF JAX Jaguars (@PFF_Jaguars) March 15, 2020
2017: 91.0
2018: 91.1
2019: 90.3
The biggest and deepest #duuuval pic.twitter.com/ydkgXa7tZV
The FRANCH15E got the biggest deal any athlete has ever seen, setting new records and breaking barriers that will leave a lasting impact for decades to come.
Updates about Mahomes' contract value is now being listed at $503M with $477M in various guarantees. MONSTER deal (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/6wJnpfnB0F
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 6, 2020
It’s the first half Billion dollar player in sports history and the largest contract in sports history. It’s also the first time an NFL player has been the highest-paid player in sports history. https://t.co/dSzKmS7wbM
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 6, 2020
Henry Ruggs is one of the fastest NFL prospects ever. He’s ready to hit the gas in Vegas.
Henry Ruggs III officially ran a 4.27 40, tied with Marquise Goodwin in 2013 for the 4th fastest at the NFL Combine since 2006.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 28, 2020
Ruggs III also had a 42-inch vertical jump. Since 2006, no player at the NFL Combine has produced both a sub-4.3 40 and a vertical jump of 40 inches. pic.twitter.com/5rVR8yoJs1
The Oregon product looks to lead the Chargers for the foreseeable future.
Justin Herbert is the 5th Oregon QB to be selected in the 1st round, tying conference rivals USC and Cal for most by a school in the Common Draft Era (since 1967).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 24, 2020
This is the 3rd time in the Common Draft Era that 3 QBs went in the top 6 (1999, 1971). pic.twitter.com/PUKHOjMdGT
Todd Gurley put up big time numbers during his time with the Rams but they’ll now go much cheaper at the position.
Todd Gurley’s 2019 Stats
• 15 Games
• 857 Rushing Yards (3.8 YPC)
• 207 Receiving Yards
• 70.9 Scrimmage YPG
• 14 Total TDs#NFLStats #Falcons— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) March 20, 2020
RBs with Highest 2020 Salary Cap Hit
Todd Gurley – $17.3M
Le’Veon Bell – $15.5M
David Johnson – $14.2M
Ezekiel Elliott – $10.9M
Devonta Freeman – $9.5M
Leonard Fournette – $8.6M
Jerick McKinnon – $8.6M
Saquon Barkley – $8.5M
Christian McCaffrey – $5.5M
Mark Ingram – $5.3M— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) February 29, 2020
Cam Akers: 3.9 of his 4.9 yards per carry occurred AFTER contact this season. pic.twitter.com/Lh2s44xIRZ
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 25, 2020
Tua Tagovailoa was one of the greatest QBs in Alabama’s history.
Tua Tagovailoa is the first Alabama QB in the history of the modern NFL Draft (since 1967) to be selected in the Top 5 of the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/v1XRHZpH8U
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) April 24, 2020
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa has declared for the NFL Draft.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 6, 2020
Tua's career Total QBR of 93.4 at Alabama is the best in the history of the metric (since 2004).
Tua set school records for Pass TD (87) and 300-yd games (10) at Alabama. pic.twitter.com/O68vBhXv2S
Stefon Diggs will be catching these deep passes from Josh Allen instead of Kirk Cousins this year.
Most catches on targets 20+ yards downfield in 2019
— PFF (@PFF) June 12, 2020
Kenny Golladay - 16
Stefon Diggs - 15
Amari Cooper - 15 pic.twitter.com/gUBRg1WXf2
Tom Brady will be a wearing different jersey for the 1st time in 20 seasons.
Tom Brady is 1 of 4 players in NFL history to play 20 seasons with a single team.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 17, 2020
His 6 Super Bowl titles are the most by any player in NFL history, and the Patriots’ 6 titles as a team are tied with the Steelers for the most in NFL history, as well. pic.twitter.com/SQZ7LaaPa6
New Orleans entered this offseason with no QB under contract. They re-signed Brees and Taysom Hill, while watching Teddy Bridgewater sign with Carolina and replaced him with Jameis Winston.
Drew Brees has 5 seasons with 5,000+ passing yards. No other player in NFL history has more than 1 pic.twitter.com/juSUzQyNaa
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 19, 2020
ONLY 5 QBs with 5,100+ Passing Yards in a season:
1. Peyton Manning, DEN – 2013 (5,477)
2. Drew Brees, NOR – 4x (5,476 ’11)
3. Tom Brady, NE – 2011 (5,235)
4. Ben Roethlisberger, PIT – 2018 (5,129)
5. Jameis Winston, TB – 2019 (5,109) pic.twitter.com/vioa7zv9hw— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) June 14, 2020
With news of Jameis Winston reaching a one-year deal with the Saints:
Winston finished atop of the NFL with 5,109 passing yards last season.
He’s the first QB since the 1970 merger to change teams after leading the NFL in passing yards the previous season. pic.twitter.com/taujVxFtK6
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 28, 2020
Saints sign Taysom Hill to 2-year, $21 million ($16M guaranteed) extension, making him one the highest-paid backup QBs in the NFL.
Highest-paid backup QBs
• Jacoby Brissett (IND): $15 million/yr
• Taysom Hill (NO): $10.5 million/yr
• Marcus Mariota (LVR): $8.8 million/yr pic.twitter.com/roAYC2NsTV— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) April 26, 2020
Taysom Hill is the only NFL player to play 30+ snaps at tight end, slot receiver, wide receiver and quarterback this season.
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) January 3, 2020
Tight End - 75
Slot Receiver - 66
Wide Receiver - 37
Quarterback - 36
Running Back - 19@T_Hill4 | #Saints pic.twitter.com/e6Opto3Qfq
The Giants franchise player this offseason, Leonard Williams is one of the best interior pass rushers in the NFL.
New #Giants DL Leonard Williams’ yearly PFF grades:
2015 – 79.4
2016 – 81.4
2017 – 75.3
2018 – 78.2
2019 – 62.5Williams has been consistently good throughout his career apart from a blip this year so far. He’s a talented player and still has a lot to give, plus he’s only 25.
— Scout Kelley (@ScoutKelley) October 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/VinceRapisardi/status/1205939348551720960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Mekhi Becton will bring size and athleticism to protect Darnold’s blindside as New York’s first round selection.
Jets’ first-round pick OT Mekhi Becton ran a 5.11 40-yard dash at 364 lbs
pic.twitter.com/TOobb4Q9Y9
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 24, 2020
Mekhi Becton(all stats are since 2000):
— Ross O'Keefe (@RossOKeefe2) February 28, 2020
Tied heaviest player measured 6'7" or taller.
Tied for 5th-heaviest player at combine since 2000.
Fastest 350+ lb player.
Would be 4th-heaviest player taken in first two rounds.
Darius Slay brings lockdown coverage and a playmaking DB to an Eagles secondary that desperately needs it.
Deeper look into new Eagles cornerback Darius Slay:
3x Pro Bowler (2017-19)
1st Team All-Pro (2017)19 career INT: the Eagles top 5 corners have 21 total
37 pass breakups since 2017-2nd most among DBs
51.8% catch rate allowed, 3rd lowest among DBs since 2017, min. 200 targets pic.twitter.com/Asq8Vewslq
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 19, 2020
🔒 ⛔ pic.twitter.com/YgFMQ3scXg
— PFF (@PFF) June 13, 2020
Eric Ebron gives Pittsburg an edge in the endzone like they haven’t had recently.
New Steelers tight end Eric Ebron has been targeted 19 times in the end zone since 2018 (2nd-most among TE), hauling in 9 TD on end zone targets (most among TE).
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) March 20, 2020
In 2019, Steelers tight ends combined for only 3 end zone targets and 1 TD. https://t.co/xizWVFBsdb pic.twitter.com/1Smsquc125
The 49ers lost a ton of production up the middle by trading DeForest Buckner.
The 13th pick is here. What did the #Colts get for it?
Since being drafted in 2016, DeForest Buckner’s stats among defensive tackles:
-262 tackles (2nd)
-28.5 sacks (5th)
-74 quarterback hits (5th)
-38 tackles for loss (7th)
-3,547 defensive snaps (2nd)https://t.co/k2ZKAsU3V6— Kevin Bowen (@KBowen1070) April 24, 2020
DeForest Buckner’s stats the past two seasons. #Colts
• 129 tackles
• 26 tackles for loss
• 19.5 sacks
• 34 QB hitsMonster. pic.twitter.com/k5cEiW9wlh
— Locked On Colts Podcast (@LockedOnColts) March 16, 2020
Per @AdamSchefter the Colts are trading the 13th overall pick in the 2020 draft to the 49ers for DL DeForest Buckner
— PFF (@PFF) March 16, 2020
Buckner: 9th highest-graded IDL in 2019 pic.twitter.com/SJfxz7tQEj
If Greg Olsen is healthy, he will put up big time numbers for Seattle.
Greg Olsen parts ways with Carolina, he finishes his Panthers career ranking 3rd in receptions (524), 3rd in Rec yds (6,463) and 4th in Rec TD (39).
Olsen didn’t miss a game in his first 6 seasons with the Panthers, but missed 18 games across his last 3 seasons. pic.twitter.com/PJXlLPKtD1
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 30, 2020
Greg Olsen has dropped just 4 passes over the past 4 seasons pic.twitter.com/0ns6fAIViC
— PFF (@PFF) February 18, 2020
Tom Brady is already recognized as the GOAT but could add to his legendary legacy in Tampa Bay.
Tom Brady threw for 74,571 yards and 541 touchdowns with the Patriots, which both rank as the most for a single team in NFL history. https://t.co/5Yg4wqY2Y8
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 17, 2020
Highest-graded QBs since 2012
1. Tom Brady – 96.6
2. Drew Brees – 95.6
3. Aaron Rodgers – 95.0
4. Patrick Mahomes – 93.7
4. Russell Wilson – 93.7Wilson is the only one with 0 NFL MVP votes pic.twitter.com/kO6xpp07Nf
— PFF (@PFF) May 12, 2020
Most career postseason pass TDs
Tom Brady – 73
Joe Montana – 45
Brett Favre – 44
Peyton Manning – 40
Aaron Rodgers – 40
Drew Brees – 34
Dan Marino – 32
Kurt Warner – 31
Terry Bradshaw – 30
Ben Roethlisberger – 30
John Elway – 27
Joe Flacco – 25— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) May 20, 2020
Tom Brady has been favored in 74 consecutive regular-season starts, the longest streak by any starting SB in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 8, 2020
Brady and Tampa Bay opened as 6.5-point underdogs in their Week 1 road game against New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/atpdsblPqc
Ryan Tannehill led the Titans on an impressive playoff run that shocked the world and has the team entering this season with much higher expectations this time around after signing their signal-caller to a monster contract extension.
Highest-graded Titans QBs since 2006:
1. Ryan Tannehill – 87.4
2. Marcus Mariota – 70.6
3. Kerry Collins – 69.8#Titanup pic.twitter.com/TCJi7tPrfH— PFF TEN Titans (@PFF_Titans) June 24, 2020
When the lights are brightest, Deshaun Watson performs pic.twitter.com/KFRCmnTiey
— PFF (@PFF) June 25, 2020
Ryan Tannehill was the highest-graded QB in the 4th quarter 🤫
— PFF TEN Titans (@PFF_Titans) March 15, 2020
The #Titans have locked in their QB pic.twitter.com/e5wb9waGVN
DC got the CFB’s greatest edge rusher as Chase Young will be wreaking havoc off the edge in Washington.
Chase Young vs NFL Draft’s previous top edge defenders pic.twitter.com/Ec3san8VoJ
— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 24, 2020
Chase Young: dominance defined pic.twitter.com/bKWWrLouwI
— PFF (@PFF) April 24, 2020
Opposing offenses have to fear Chase Young on every down:
77.5 Run Stop Grade
95.9 3rd Down Grade#HTTR pic.twitter.com/hNK3Fw1vYY— PFF WAS Redskins (@PFF_Redskins) April 24, 2020
Highest-graded defensive players in college football:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 19, 2020
1. Chase Young, ED - 96.1
2. Chris Rumph, ED - 93.9
3. Quincy Roche, ED - 93.5 pic.twitter.com/fslI8Q69JB
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