The NFL's regular season is over, which for most teams, means it's time to start figuring out plans for the offseason.
NFL free agency is a huge part of the process, and along with the NFL Draft, it has everyone preparing for what should be a very active couple of months.
We've officially come up with our own contract projections for the NFL's top free agents that include context behind each player's 2023 season, the likelihood of a franchise tag, the projection itself, and the first-year cap hit for a team that's “all-in” and is needing to reduce that first-year hit in order to maximize their cap dollars.
So, without further ado, let's check out the projection for Detroit Lions wide receiver, Josh Reynolds.
Josh Reynolds 2024 Contract Projection
The Detroit Lions offense heavily featured the running game and standout performances from their top-two receiving options, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta. Behind these two was an ensemble cast featuring Josh Reynolds, Kalif Raymond and Jameson Williams. Reynolds did a yeoman’s job as the starter opposite St. Brown, and was a high-effort blocker on running plays, but didn’t break out as anything more than a transitional piece, while the team anxiously awaits for Jameson Williams to break out as the star they drafted him to be.
Reynolds could certainly remain in Detroit as the Lions have one of the healthier budget sheets and a need until Williams starts his ascension. However, Reynolds isn’t going to be paid as a No. 2 receiving option, as he likely hovers around WR3 or WR4 on most rosters, a position on the pecking order that’s becoming easier to replace with Day 2 or even Day 3 rookies.
- Franchise Tag Likelihood: None
- Projected Contract: 2 Year, $11M, $5.5M APY, $5M GTD
- Year One Cap Hit: $2.5M
Be sure to check back in and around the site for more projections, as we will add more in the coming days and weeks.
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