Cody Schoeler’s 2023 Remaining NFL West Free-Agent Offers

49ers signal defensive finish Clelin Ferrell (1 12 months, $2.5M)

Former Staff:  Raiders

The 49ers have a observe report of revitalizing the careers of defensive linemen.

They’re hoping that Ferrell would be the subsequent participant on that record which incorporates Charles Omenihu, Arden Key, and Maurice Hurst.

Ferrell got here into the league with sky-high expectations because the fourth-overall decide however by no means lived as much as that billing. A change of surroundings is precisely what he must get his profession again on observe.

The 49ers aren’t making an enormous dedication when it comes to cash or years of the deal, which suggests if this doesn’t work out they’ll transfer on comparatively unscathed.

On the finish of the season, this transfer could possibly be the most effective of the offseason or one which didn’t actually change a lot. That upside is what makes this signing a reasonably good one.

Grade: B

49ers signal cornerback Isaiah Oliver (2 years)

Former Staff: Falcons

Oliver has proven flashes in his five-year profession in Atlanta however hasn’t developed right into a dependable starter.

He was at all times a part of lackluster defenses as a Falcon, which didn’t assist, however that gained’t be the case anymore.

Oliver won’t be part of the most effective defenses within the league, which can be what facilitates his improvement right into a key starter. That is one other low-risk transfer for the 49ers with an upside nevertheless it doesn’t tackle their want at nook.

The 49ers nonetheless have to discover a man that may take over that number-two nook spot.

Until Oliver has an enormous enchancment in his play this 12 months he gained’t be that man, which suggests the 49ers almost certainly haven’t adequately crammed that want but.

Grade: C+

Seahawks signal security Julian Love (2 years, $12M)

Former Staff: Giants

Love has been a stable member of the Giants’ secondary lately, particularly in 2022 when he made 16 begins.

It is smart that Seattle would wish to add a participant of his caliber to assist enhance a protection that positively wants some enchancment.

The difficulty with the signing doesn’t come from the contract itself, it comes from how Love goes to suit on this crew.

He performed security in New York, however the Seahawks have one of many highest-paid security duos within the league already in Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs plus Ryan Neal who it seems they may re-sign.

Essentially the most logical assumption is that Love will primarily play nickel, which might make sense for each side.

Love performed nook in faculty so he has expertise on the place, and that transfer would enable the Seahawks to maneuver Coby Bryant to the surface.

That is definitely an attention-grabbing signing by Seattle that might work out very nicely, however the preliminary considerations about Love’s match knocks the grade down a bit of.

Grade: B-

Seahawks re-sign quarterback Drew Lock (1 12 months, $4M)

When the Seahawks acquired Lock as a part of the Russell Wilson commerce final 12 months, it was with the idea that he would compete for the beginning job.

Now, when the Seahawks resign him, it’s strictly to be the backup. Bringing Lock again permits Seattle to have a backup in 2023 that already is aware of the system and is aware of the gamers.

However the truth that the deal is only a one-year deal means the Seahawks are nonetheless in a position to draft a quarterback within the draft and produce him alongside because the backup if he outplays Lock in coaching camp.

Grade: C

Seahawks signal guard/heart Evan Brown (1 12 months $2.25M)

Former Staff: Lions

The major promoting level of Brown is his versatility since he is ready to play each guard and heart. With Seattle presently in want of a starter at each these spots, the Brown addition is ideal.

He additionally comes over from Detroit, the place he began a majority of the video games the previous two years.

Detroit has had the most effective strains within the league lately, which means Brown is able to contributing to a stable unit.

Brown will virtually definitely begin on the Seahawks’ o-line this 12 months, and getting a starter at that worth is a steal.

Grade: B+

Seahawks signal linebacker Devin Bush (1 12 months)

Former Staff: Steelers

The Seahawks knew that they had a necessity at linebacker.

With Jordyn Brooks struggling a torn ACL on the finish of final season and Cody Barton leaving in free company, Seattle was down each starters from final 12 months.

Enter Bush, a former tenth total decide of the Steelers that began 48 video games over 4 seasons.

Now, the rationale Bush was even obtainable to the Seahawks was that he had struggled at instances in Pittsburgh and didn’t become the star the Steelers needed him to be.

Which means the Seahawks aren’t getting a assured contributor out of this deal, which is what they wanted.

Bush possesses an upside that almost all different linebackers in the marketplace don’t have, however Seattle might have gotten a participant with upside within the draft.

The signing of Bush seemingly means the Seahawks aren’t finished on the place in free company (Bobby Wagner anybody?) and due to that, it’s arduous to offer this a terrific grade.

Grade: C+

Chiefs signal linebacker Drue Tranquill (1 12 months, $3m)

Former Staff: Chargers

The Chiefs did two issues with this signing.

They added one other younger, proficient linebacker to go together with Nick Bolton and Willie Homosexual and so they additionally took an vital participant away from a division rival on the identical time.

It will likely be attention-grabbing to see how Tranquill matches into the Kansas Metropolis protection. His contract suggests he isn’t anticipated to be an enormous a part of it, at the very least not in the intervening time.

Plus, Bolton appeared like he was creating right into a celebrity final 12 months, so at finest Tranquill is the second man on the place.

However having an excessive amount of expertise is rarely a nasty factor and the Chiefs grabbed a really proficient participant on a terrific deal, which makes this an excellent signing.

Grade: A-

Chiefs signal security Mike Edwards (1 12 months, $3M)

Former Staff: Bucs

Edwards just isn’t a one-for-one alternative for Juan Thornhill, that’s for certain, however that doesn’t make this a nasty deal. He isn’t purported to fully exchange him, it’s why they’re paying him much less cash.

Edwards is coming from Tampa Bay the place he was sort of like a defensive again utility man. He didn’t make very many begins however he nonetheless discovered his approach onto the sphere and made some performs.

How the Chiefs in the end view him will resolve his position. He might find yourself being the starter subsequent to Bryan Cook dinner and supply some veteran management and expertise to the secondary.

Or the Chiefs might add one other security, both as a free agent or within the draft, and Edwards might play an identical position that he did in Tampa.

Both approach, for simply three million {dollars}, the Chiefs added a probably impactful participant on the protection.

Grade: C+

Raiders re-sign fullback Jakob Johnson (1 12 months)

Signing or re-signing a fullback is rarely the sexiest free company transfer, however this was a stable transfer for the Raiders.

Head coach Josh McDaniels stayed true to his New England methods by bringing over Johnson from the Patriots and making him a key a part of the offense.

The Raiders rely relied on him to assist in the run sport, which he did to nice success.

Once more, it’s a fullback so it may possibly’t get a really excessive grade however the Raiders depend on that place greater than most groups and know they’ve a man that may do what they need him to do.

Grade: B-

Raiders re-sign guard/deal with Jermaine Eluemunor

It’s arduous to totally grade this deal with none of the specifics of it however that doesn’t make it inconceivable.

Eluemunor was a 17-game starter for the Raiders final 12 months so it may be anticipated for him to meet an identical position in 2023.

The Raiders have had a variety of inconsistency throughout the road lately, each in who was manning the positions and the way they had been performing in them.

Bringing again Eluemunor, who has confirmed he could be a stable starter for them, is a win for the Raiders, assuming the contract is affordable which it seemingly can be.

Grade: B

Chargers re-sign defensive finish Morgan Fox (2 years, $7.25M)

Fox was a brand new addition to the Chargers final 12 months and he instantly made his impression felt.

He rapidly turned one of many extra vital gamers on the protection, regardless of not getting a lot consideration. Fox had a profession 12 months whereas anchoring the defensive position, so it is smart that he needed to come back again.

Fox gained’t repair the Chargers’ points in opposition to the run, however his loss definitely could have made it work. There’s nonetheless extra work to be finished at that place however bringing again a really productive participant from final 12 months is an effective place to start out.

Grade: A

Chargers re-sign tight finish Donald Parham (2 years, $2.65M)

Between accidents and time spent backing up veterans, Parham hasn’t essentially gotten the chance to show himself as something greater than a quantity two tight finish.

However that doesn’t imply the Chargers are giving up on him. They introduced him again on a two-year deal as a result of they nonetheless suppose he can produce within the offense.

It’s an inexpensive deal so the Chargers don’t endure an excessive amount of if Parham doesn’t develop into the man.

And if this finally ends up being a contract for a high-end backup tight finish that may make some performs every now and then then it’s nonetheless a fairly whole lot.

Grade: C+

Chargers re-sign punter JK Scott (2 years, $4M)

Scott turns into the primary kicker or punter to signal with a west crew in free company with this two-year deal.

An important factor relating to these specialist contracts for the groups is that they’re low-cost, it’s why groups have a tendency to make use of the draft to fill these spots.

However at simply two million a 12 months, Scott is an excellent worth right here. He was a productive participant for the Chargers final 12 months so locking him up for the following two years is a pleasant sense of safety for them, making this a superb signing.

Grade: B-