It’s likely that Josh Reynolds will find a better deal elsewhere than the Lions will offer him, and he may find a home among the AFC’s two best teams as a free agent
The Detroit Lions’ supporters want him gone after he made two crucial errors in the team’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Josh Reynolds has been a reliable contributor overall over the course of more than two seasons (14.4 yards per reception, 10 touchdowns). Even in a major game, a poor performance does not mean that everything is lost.
Reynolds is a free agent as well, and should he sign a new contract, his position in the Lions’ offense will likely be unknown. Jameson Williams had a breakthrough season in his third year after he emerged toward the end of the previous campaign.
In his latest free agency notes piece, Adam Caplan of Pro Football Network covered every team in the NFC North, he got right to the point.
“Veteran receiver Josh Reynolds, even if the team re-signs him, is expected to be replaced as a full-time starter by third-year WR Jameson Williams.”
Thus, it’s conceivable—indeed, probable—that Reynolds will land a bigger part somewhere else. Not to mention extra cash or a longer-term agreement. Spotrac has estimated his market value to be $14 million in two years. The Lions may play for two seasons, but $7 million a year may be too much for them.
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Reynolds is one of the seven unsigned free agents that Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine recently listed as the teams’ top priority. He selected a few teams that each fit well.
Although Reynolds is not a top receiver, he has demonstrated during his tenure with the Los Angeles Rams that he can be a valuable asset to a successful offense. Both of Ballentine’s fits for him in the AFC fall into that category.
“In Baltimore, Reynolds might be a more affordable option than Odell Beckham Jr. If Gabe Davis leaves in free agency, the Buffalo Bills may be searching for a less expensive version of him.”
It appears that Beckham will not be returning to the Ravens. Reynolds would play the same job and be less expensive. The Bills might become a bidder for a receiver of Reynolds’ caliber if Davis is able to obtain a higher salary on the open market than they are willing to (or should).
In the event that offers are comparable, Reynolds may decide to remain in Detroit. He won’t be held accountable for seizing the opportunity if he can sign with a team that offers him a higher salary, more years, etc. than the Lions will.
The Detroit Lions’ supporters want him gone after he made two crucial errors in the team’s loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Josh Reynolds has been a reliable contributor overall over the course of more than two seasons (14.4 yards per reception, 10 touchdowns). Even in a major game, a poor performance does not mean that everything is lost.
Reynolds is a free agent as well, and should he sign a new contract, his position in the Lions’ offense will likely be unknown. Jameson Williams had a breakthrough season in his third year after he emerged toward the end of the previous campaign.
In his latest free agency notes piece, Adam Caplan of Pro Football Network covered every team in the NFC North, he got right to the point.
“Veteran receiver Josh Reynolds, even if the team re-signs him, is expected to be replaced as a full-time starter by third-year WR Jameson Williams.”
Thus, it’s conceivable—indeed, probable—that Reynolds will land a bigger part somewhere else. Not to mention extra cash or a longer-term agreement. Spotrac has estimated his market value to be $14 million in two years. The Lions may play for two seasons, but $7 million a year may be too much for them.
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Reynolds is one of the seven unsigned free agents that Bleacher Report’s Alex Ballentine recently listed as the teams’ top priority. He selected a few teams that each fit well.
Although Reynolds is not a top receiver, he has demonstrated during his tenure with the Los Angeles Rams that he can be a valuable asset to a successful offense. Both of Ballentine’s fits for him in the AFC fall into that category.
“In Baltimore, Reynolds might be a more affordable option than Odell Beckham Jr. If Gabe Davis leaves in free agency, the Buffalo Bills may be searching for a less expensive version of him.”
It appears that Beckham will not be returning to the Ravens. Reynolds would play the same job and be less expensive. The Bills might become a bidder for a receiver of Reynolds’ caliber if Davis is able to obtain a higher salary on the open market than they are willing to (or should).
In the event that offers are comparable, Reynolds may decide to remain in Detroit. He won’t be held accountable for seizing the opportunity if he can sign with a team that offers him a higher salary, more years, etc. than the Lions will.
