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Blake Jarwin | Free Agent TE
The Cowboys have waived Blake Jarwin with an injury designation.
Jarwin recently underwent hip surgery that puts his 2022 season in jeopardy, and the team is moving on from him after recently placing the franchise tag on top option Dalton Schultz. Turning 28 in the summer, Jarwin could end up waiting until he’s back to full health before signing elsewhere.
Jeff Driskel | Free Agent QB
The Texans are re-signing Jeff Driskel.
Driskel switched to tight end last year, but he’s going back to quarterback while remaining with the Texans. The athletic and versatile player will look to win a role as a backup quarterback option for Houston in 2022.
Carlos Hyde | Free Agent RB
The Jaguars are releasing Carlos Hyde.
Hyde was signed for two years, $4.5 million under Urban Meyer, but the team is moving on with limited cap implications to get out of the deal. Turning 32 in September, Hyde could have a difficult time earning a secure roster spot considering the amount of rookie runners set to enter the league from the 2022 class. For the Jaguars, they’ll rely on James Robinson and Travis Etienne—a duo with the potential to be the best in the league.
Tarik Cohen | Free Agent RB
The Bears are releasing Tarik Cohen with an injury designation, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cohen is still unable to pass a physical from his 2020 knee injury, but his goal is to be ready for the 2021 season. Turning 27 in the summer, Cohen will have a better chance of regaining his pre-injury value if he’s able to get cleared before training camp—though we’ll see if a team is willing to take a chance on him before getting back to 100%. Chicago doesn’t have a need at running back with Khalil Herbert set to form a strong one-two punch with David Montgomery.
Via: Adam Schefter
Sterling Shepard | Buccaneers WR
Sterling Shepard has agreed to a restructured contract.
Shepard was a cut candidate coming off a torn Achilles, but the franchise will stick with him and likely values his intangibles in addition to the on-field production. Also, the former Oklahoma standout will get a chance to continue rehabbing with the team that drafted him, and wide receiver isn’t a massive need if the offense gets more out of Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney in 2022.