NFL vast receiver Josh Reynolds is likely to be one of many higher free brokers to return accessible in December in fairly a while.
The Denver Broncos waived Reynolds on Tuesday, which implies he’ll be eligible to signal with any workforce ought to he clear the waiver course of.
Reynolds has solely performed in 5 video games for Denver this season after he was the sufferer of an October capturing. He had 183 yards and a landing in that span.
Nevertheless, Reynolds thrived with the Detroit Lions final season to the tune of 608 yards and 5 touchdowns within the common season and 132 yards and a landing within the playoffs.
The vast receiver joined Detroit in 2021 midseason and performed a significant function within the offense throughout his time in Motor Metropolis. May a return to Detroit be in his future? Let’s have a look at 5 choices for Reynolds.
Detroit Lions
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This makes probably the most sense. The Lions solely have 4 vast receivers on the energetic roster and will use depth on the place for what’s anticipated to be a deep playoff run. Reynolds has a longtime rapport with quarterback Jared Goff as lately as final season. We guess that is the place he lands if he clears the waiver course of.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
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A lot ado has been made concerning the Chiefs’ vast receiver group this season, and Kansas Metropolis most likely wouldn’t balk at including a dependable veteran like Reynolds for the remainder of the yr. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes can by no means have too many good receivers, in any case.
Los Angeles Chargers
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The Chargers must get quarterback Justin Herbert one further passing possibility if the workforce is severe about making a playoff run this season. Reynolds suits the invoice and will slot proper right into a rotational function in Los Angeles’ offense. We like this match for either side if the primary two don’t pan out.
Atlanta Falcons
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The Falcons’ offense has lately hit a droop, and Reynolds has expertise within the Sean McVay-style offense since his days as a Los Angeles Ram. Maybe including an added passing possibility might assist get the Falcons again on monitor? Reynolds could be a stable possibility right here.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Talking of the NFC South, the Buccaneers have a direct want at vast receiver and are making their very own playoff push proper now. One other workforce working a McVay-style offense, Tampa Bay might probably win the waiver course of between these 5 groups and add Reynolds that manner.
