NFL players who could be salary-cap casualties this offseason

It's easy to forget Anderson was traded from Carolina to Arizona following Week 6, given that the Cardinals only threw him the ball 17 times in 10 games. It's almost a foregone conclusion that the former 1,000-yard receiver will be cut by a Cardinals team in a mini rebuild, as the team stands to gain $12 million in cap savings.

Much of the early offseason talk in Cincinnati is about what the Bengals will do with Tee Higgins, but Boyd's status is also up in the air. The long-time Bengal is nearing age 30 in the final year of his contract, and Cincinnati can save nearly $9 million by cutting him.

Brown's performance with the Patriots was uneven last season. The Patriots would like to clear some cap space and could clear $8 million by cutting Brown.

Campbell has been a great player and model citizen for the Ravens since he joined the team in 2020, but age is a factor entering his age-37 season. Baltimore could look to save $7 million by cutting him.

Clark renegotiated his contract after a sub-par 2021 season and rebounded for the Chiefs this year in the regular season and playoffs. The Chiefs are certainly thankful for his contributions over four years, but they are set to save a massive $21 million by cutting him after the Super Bowl.

Dupree cashed in with the Titans after six excellent seasons in Pittsburgh, but his time in Tennessee hasn't been as productive. He has seven sacks in only 22 games played over two seasons. Tennessee can salvage over $9 million in 2023 by cutting him.

Edmonds signed a lucrative two-year deal with Miami last offseason, but the contract hasn't gone as hoped. He was traded to Denver at the trade deadline as a salary dump and finished the season with only 402 yards from scrimmage in 13 games. New head coach Sean Payton might find some use for Edmonds, but saving nearly $6 million against the cap with no dead money is probably even more enticing.

Edwards averaged 5.0 yards per carry in his return from a major injury last season, yet he managed to play only nine games for the Ravens. Baltimore can save over $4.3 million by cutting the running back.

Fournette lost playing time to rookie Rachaad White in the second half of 2022, and "Playoff Lenny" never really showed. There are signs Fournette's most productive days are behind him after averaging only 3.5 yards per carry last season, and the Bucs can save nearly $3.5 million next season by cutting the veteran.

Fuller is in his second stint with Washington and has been a reliable corner. Still, it could make financial sense for the Commanders to move on during the offseason, saving them $8.5 million against the cap.

Harris didn't quite have the season many hoped for after he was traded from Denver to Seattle in the Russell Wilson deal. He recorded only two sacks last year, and the Seahawks could save nearly $9 million by cutting the soon-to-be 32-year-old.

Atlanta hoped to add some stability to their secondary by signing Hayward last offseason, but he played only six games due to injuries. The Falcons can save $5 million against the cap by cutting the veteran.

Hines added a spark for the Bills as a third-down back and kick returner after he was traded by the Colts. Still, that production probably wasn't enough to offset the opportunity for a cap savings of nearly $4.8 million by cutting him this offseason.

Kirksey has been a defensive leader for the Texans and one of the leading tacklers on the team in back-to-back years. However, Houston will have their fourth head coach in four years and could look at another rebuild with a savings of over $5 million by cutting Kirksey.

Returning from an Achilles injury last season, Lawson recorded seven sacks in 17 record season games. The rebound season was nice, but the Jets could look to cut Lawson to save over $15 million and push those savings elsewhere.

A three-time Pro Bowler, Lewan has been plagued by injuries over the last four years. He played only two games last season and is an obvious cut candidate this offseason, with a cap savings of nearly $15 million if he doesn't opt to retire.

Mariota hoped to revive his career as the Falcons' starter, but the season didn't go as hoped. The former Heisman Trophy winner doesn't look like he's in the team's plans beyond 2022, and they can save $12 million in cap space by cutting him.

[Mariota was released on 2/28.]

Mason was one of Tampa Bay's few reliable offensive linemen last season after coming over from New England. However, with Tom Brady's retirement, the team's direction is less certain. The Bucs can save over $5 million against the cap by cutting Mason.

The Bengals must consider paying Joe Burrow soon, which could make it difficult to spend on a running back. Mixon is one of the highest-paid players at the position, and Cincinnati can save over $7 million against the cap this year by cutting him.

It's clear the Patriots need to revamp their wide receiver room in support of Mac Jones, but unclear if Parker will be a part of the team next season. The former Dolphin had only 31 catches in 13 games for New England, and the team can save over $6 million against the cap by moving on.

Reader has been a solid run stuffer in three seasons with Cincy, but he's almost missed as many games as he's played. He's a prime cut candidate, with the team set to save nearly $11.5 million against the cap.

Trubisky was a bridge quarterback for Kenny Pickett, and the Steelers' front office set themselves up well to get out of the contract this offseason. Pittsburgh can save $8 million against the cap by cutting Trubisky.

Valdes-Scantling came up big for the Chiefs in the AFC Championship, but he struggled for most of the year before that performance. Kansas City has a lot of choices to make at wideout during the offseason, including what to do with MVS. The team can save $7 million against the cap in 2023 by cutting the wideout.

Wentz is getting used to hiring movers, as Washington was his third team in three years. After getting injured and benched last season, Wentz could be on the move again. The team would save over $26 million against the cap by cutting Wentz, making the move a no-brainer.

[Wentz was released on 2/27.]

The hope that Woods would be able to replace A.J. Brown as Tennessee's No. 1 wideout was wishful thinking. Returning from injury, Woods had only 53 catches for 527 yards in 17 games. The new front office could save $12 million against the cap in 2023 by moving on from Woods.