5 best NFL 2022 offseason moves that went under the radar
The 2022 NFL off-season was one of the wildest we've ever seen. Stars like Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, and Russell Wilson were all traded to new franchises. Players such as JC Jackson and Von Miller hit the free-agent market, signing with the Los Angeles Chargers and the Buffalo Bills, respectively.
Despite all the superstar talent switching allegiances, there were plenty of sneaky-good deals made around the NFL that you might have missed. Here are five NFL 2022 offseason moves that went under the radar.
5 sneaky-good moves of the NFL offseason
#5 - Miami Dolphins sign Cedrick Wilson
While much was made of the Dallas Cowboys' decision to trade wide receiver Amari Cooper for just a fifth-round draft pick to the Cleveland Browns, the Cowboys' decision to let Cedrick Wilson walk in free agency could prove just as costly. Wilson joined Miami on a three-year deal worth $22.8 million, leaving the Cowboys with a depleted wide receiver group of CeeDee Lamb and Michale Gallup, who's coming off an ACL injury.
Wilson's 2021 season statistically wasn't outstanding, but he still managed 602 yards and six touchdowns on just 45 receptions, with a 68.8 percent burn percentage, according to The Analyst.
He will now help quarterback Tua Tagovailoa along with Mike Gesicki, Jaylen Waddle, and fellow newbie Tyreek Hill.
#4 - Pittsburgh Steelers sign James Daniels
The Pittsburgh Steelers had their fair share of woes when it came to their offensive line in 2021. Maurkice Pouncey retired, Alejandro Villanueva joined the Baltimore Ravens in free agency, and David DeCastro was released. Ben Roethlisberger was running for his life at times, but that won't be an issue for the Steelers' new quarterback, be it Mitch Trubisky or Kenny Pickett, in 2022 after the acquisition of James Daniels.
Daniels was drafted in round one of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears and, at just 24-years-old arguably has his best years ahead of him. The Steelers also managed to pick him up on the cheap, paying $26.5 million over three years.