AFC East – 2019 Offseason Transactions

2019 NFL notable offseason transactions and notes – AFC East

Buffalo Bills

Player Additions:

G Spencer Long (from New York Jets)
RB Frank Gore (from Miami)
RB T.J. Yeldon (from Jacksonville)
CB Kevin Johnson (from Houston)
TE Tyler Kroft (from Cincinnati)
C Mitch Morse (from Kansas City)
T Ty Nsekhe (from Washington)
WR Cole Beasley (from Dallas)
WR John Brown (from Baltimore)
G Jon Feliciano (from Oakland)
KR/WR Andre Roberts (from New York Jets)
T LaAdrian Waddle (from New England)
S Maurice Alexander (from Seattle)
TE Jake Fisher (from Cincinnati)
CB E.J. Gaines (from Cleveland)
RB Senorise Perry (from Miami)

Player Subtractions:

DT Kyle Williams
TE Charles Clay
RB Chris Ivory
G John Miller
TE Logan Thomas
CB Vontae Davis
WR Deonte Thompson
RB Taiwan Jones
T Jordan Mills
G Ryan Groy
RB LeSean McCoy

Draft:

Round 1 · Pick 9 (9) Ed Oliver DT Houston
Round 2 · Pick 6 (38) Cody Ford G Oklahoma
Round 3 · Pick 11 (74) Devin Singletary RB Florida Atlantic
Round 3 · Pick 33 (96) Dawson Knox TE Mississippi
Round 5 · Pick 9 (147) Vosean Joseph LB Florida
Round 6 · Pick 8 (181) Jaquan Johnson S Miami (Fla.)
Round 7 · Pick 11 (225) Darryl Johnson EDGE North Carolina A&T
Round 7 · Pick 14 (228) Tommy Sweeney TE Boston College

2018 Offensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 298.6 Rank: 30), Pass Yards/Gm – 174.6 (Rank: 31), Rush Yards/Gm – 124.0 (Rank: 9), Points/Gm – 16.8 (Rank: 30), Adjusted Line Yards – 3.89 (Rank: 30), Adjusted Sack Rate – 8.0% (Rank: 23)

2018 Defensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 294.1 (Rank: 2), Pass Yards/Gm – 179.2 (Rank: 1), Rush Yards/Gm – 114.96 (Rank: 16), Points/Gm – 23.4 (Rank: 18), Fantasy Points/Gm – 6.81 (Rank: 18), Adjusted Line Yards – 4.15 (Rank: 10), Adjusted Sack Rate – 6.9% (Rank: 19), DVP vs. QB FPs/Gm – 11.7 (Rank: 1), DVP vs. RB FPs/Gm – 21.2 (Rank: 24), DVP vs. WR FPs/Gm – 17.76 (Rank: 4), DVP vs. TE FPs/Gm – 4.7 (Rank: 1), *Zone % Approximate – 50% (Rank: 9), Man % Approximate – 36% (Rank: 23).

Projected Starting Lineup:

QB: Josh Allen
RB: Frank Gore
GLB: Frank Gore
3RB: Devin Singletary
WR: John Brown
WR: Zay Jones
WR: Cole Beasley
TE: Dawson Knox (R)

Notes:

Current projected win totals across most books: 7 (Rank 22 tied).

Offense:
Projected strength of schedule against run and pass defenses is favorable for the first three weeks (NYJ, NYG, CIN).
QB Josh Allen rushing success is equal vs. Man or Zone.
TE Kroft (broken foot) may miss the beginning of the season.

Defense:
Potential shadow – CB Tre’Davious White
Projected strength of schedule against run and pass offenses is favorable for the first three weeks.

Miami Dolphins

Coaching/Front Office Changes:

Fired:
EVP Mike Tannenbaum
HC Adam Gase
OC Dowell Loggains
DC Matt Burke

Hired:
HC Brian Flores
OC Chad O’Shea
DC Patrick Graham

Player Additions:

QB Josh Rosen (from Arizona)
TE Dwayne Allen (from New England)
CB Eric Rowe (from New England)
TE Clive Walford (from New York Jets)
QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (from Tampa Bay)
G Chris Reed (from Jacksonville)
T Jordan Mills (from Buffalo)
WR Allen Hurns (from Dallas)
CB Captain Munnerlyn (from Carolina)

Player Subtractions:

DE Andre Branch
G Ted Larsen
WR Danny Amendola
G Josh Sitton
QB Ryan Tannehill
DE Robert Quinn
RB Frank Gore
RB Senorise Perry
RB Brandon Bolden
LB Cameron Wake
RT Ja’Wuan James
QB Brock Osweiler
DE Andre Branch
DE William Hayes
S T.J. McDonald
WR Kenny Stills
LT Laremy Tunsil
LB Kiko Alonzo

Draft:

Round 1 · Pick 13 (13) Christian Wilkins DT Clemson
Round 3 · Pick 15 (78) Michael Deiter G Wisconsin
Round 5 · Pick 13 (151) Andrew Van Ginkel LB Wisconsin
Round 6 · Pick 30 (202) Isaiah Prince T Ohio State
Round 7 · Pick 19 (233) Chandler Cox RB Auburn
Round 7 · Pick 20 (234) Myles Gaskin RB Washington

2018 Offensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 289.9 (Rank: 31), Pass Yards/Gm – 181.3 (Rank: 30), Rush Yards/Gm – 108.6 (Rank: 18), Points/Gm – 19.9 Rank: 26), Adjusted Line Yards – 4.47 (Rank: 14), Adjusted Sack Rate – 10.5% (Rank: 31)

2018 Defensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 391.1 (Rank: 29), Pass Yards/Gm – 245.8 (Rank: 21), Rush Yards/Gm – 145.3 (Rank: 31), Points/Gm – 27.1 (Rank: 27), Fantasy Points/Gm – 7.5 (Rank: 10), Adjusted Line Yards – 4.36 (Rank: 15), Adjusted Sack Rate – 6.3% (Rank: 28), DVP vs. QB FPs/Gm – 18.65 (Rank: 23), DVP vs. RB FPs/Gm – 22.71 (Rank: 29), DVP vs. WR FPs/Gm – 23.42 (Rank: 17), DVP vs. TE FPs/Gm – 8.4 (Rank: 21), *Zone % Approximate – 45% (Rank: 17), Man % Approximate – 39% (Rank: 23).

Projected Starting Lineup:

QB: Ryan Fitzpatrick
RB: Kalen Ballage
GLB: Kalen Ballage
3RB: Kalen Ballage
WR: Albert Wilson
WR: DeVante Parker
WR: Preston Williams
TE: Mike Gesicki

Notes:.

Current projected win totals across most books: 4.5 (Rank 32).

Offense:
O-line should be a huge weak spot especially against pass-rush.
RB Drake (foot) at risk to miss beginning of the season. RB Ballage currently has no competition behind him.

Defense:
Potential shadow – CB Xavien Howard.
CB E.J. Gaines (groin) and DT Robert Thomas placed on IR.

New England Patriots

Player Additions:

DE Michael Bennett (from Philadelphia)
RB Brandon Bolden (from Miami)
DT Mike Pennel (from New York Jets)
TE Matt LaCosse (from Denver)
S Terrence Brooks (from New York Jets)
WR Bruce Ellington (from Detroit)
TE Ben Watson (from New Orleans) – Suspended 4 games.
WR Dontrelle Inman (from Indianapolis)
LB Jamie Collins (from Cleveland)
WR Demaryius Thomas (from Houston)
WR Antonio Brown (from Oakland)

Player Subtractions:

TE Dwayne Allen
T Trent Brown
TE Rob Gronkowski
DE Adrian Clayborn
DE Trey Flowers
WR Chris Hogan
T LaAdrian Waddle
CB Eric Rowe
WR Cordarrelle Patterson
DT Malcolm Brown
TE Jacob Hollister
DT Danny Shelton
WR Dontrelle Inman
QB Brian Hoyer

Draft:

Round 1 · Pick 32 (32) N’Keal Harry WR Arizona State
Round 2 · Pick 13 (45) Joejuan Williams CB Vanderbilt
Round 3 · Pick 14 (77) Chase Winovich EDGE Michigan
Round 3 · Pick 24 (87) Damien Harris RB Alabama
Round 3 · Pick 38 (101) Yodny Cajuste T West Virginia
Round 4 · Pick 16 (118) Hjalte Froholdt G Arkansas
Round 4 · Pick 31 (133) Jarrett Stidham QB Auburn
Round 5 · Pick 21 (159) Byron Cowart DT Maryland
Round 5 · Pick 25 (163) Jake Bailey P Stanford
Round 7 · Pick 38 (252) Ken Webster CB Mississippi

2018 Offensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 393.4 (Rank: 5), Pass Yards/Gm – 266.1 (Rank: 8), Rush Yards/Gm – 127.3 (Rank: 5), Points/Gm – 27.3 (Rank: 4), Adjusted Line Yards – 5.03 (Rank: 3), Adjusted Sack Rate – 3.8% (Rank: 1)

2018 Defensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 359.1 (Rank: 21), Pass Yards/Gm – 246.4 (Rank: 22), Rush Yards/Gm – 112.7 (Rank: 11), Points/Gm – 20.3 (Rank: 6, Fantasy Points/Gm – 8.69 (Rank: 4), Adjusted Line Yards – 4.67 (Rank: 26), Adjusted Sack Rate – 5.0% (Rank: 30), DVP vs. QB FPs/Gm – 17.3 (Rank: 15), DVP vs. RB FPs/Gm – 17.58 (Rank: 12), DVP vs. WR FPs/Gm – 22.15 (Rank: 12), DVP vs. TE FPs/Gm – 8.1 (Rank: 18), *Zone % Approximate – 30% (Rank: 32), Man % Approximate – 57% (Rank: 1).

Projected Starting Lineup:

QB: Tom Brady
RB: Sony Michel
GLB: Sony Michel
3RB: James White
WR: Julian Edelman
WR: Antonio Brown
WR: Josh Gordon
TE: Matt LaCosse

Notes:

Current projected win totals across most books: 11 (Rank 1).

Offense:
WR Josh Gordon has been reinstated.
C David Andrews (blood clot) placed on IR, ending his season.
N’Keal Harry (ankle) placed on IR, eligible to return.

Defense:
Potential shadow – CBs Stephon Gilmore, Jason McCourty. McCourty most likely of the two to man-cover the slot.

New York Jets

Coaching/Front Office Changes:

Fired:
GM Mike Maccagnan
HC Todd Bowles
OC Jeremy Bates
DC Kacy Rodgers

Hired:
HC Adam Gase
OC Dowell Loggains
DC Gregg Williams

Player Additions:

G Kelechi Osemele (from Oakland)
WR Jamison Crowder (from Washington)
WR Josh Bellamy (from Chicago)
RB Le’Veon Bell (from Pittsburgh)
LB C.J. Mosley (from Baltimore)
CB Brian Poole (from Atlanta)
K Chandler Catanzaro (from Carolina)
TE Daniel Brown (from Chicago)
T Tom Compton (from Minnesota)
QB Trevor Siemian (from Minnesota)
RB Ty Montgomery (from Baltimore)
TE Ryan Griffin (from Houston)
C Ryan Kalil (from Carolina)
G Alex Lewis (from Baltimore)

Player Subtractions:

G Spencer Long
S Terrence Brooks
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis
DT Mike Pennel
RB Isaiah Crowell
KR/WR Andre Roberts
TE Clive Walford
CB Buster Skrine
G James Carpenter
QB Josh McCown
WR Rishard Mattews
RB Bilal Powell
K Jason Myers
LB Darron Lee

Draft:

Round 1 · Pick 3 (3) Quinnen Williams DT Alabama
Round 3 · Pick 4 (68) Jachai Polite EDGE Florida
Round 3 · Pick 29 (92) Chuma Edoga T USC
Round 4 · Pick 19 (121) Trevon Wesco TE West Virginia
Round 5 · Pick 19 (157) Blake Cashman LB Minnesota
Round 6 · Pick 24 (196) Blessuan Austin CB Rutgers

2018 Offensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 299.2 (Rank: 29), Pass Yards/Gm – 197.8 (Rank: 25), Rush Yards/Gm – 101.4 (Rank: 26), Points/Gm – 20.8 (Rank: 23), Adjusted Line Yards – 3.59 (Rank: 32), Adjusted Sack Rate – 6.7% (Rank: 18)

2018 Defensive Rankings:
Yards/Gm – 380.4 (Rank: 25), Pass Yards/Gm – 254.1 (Rank: 24), Rush Yards/Gm – 126.3 (Rank: 26), Points/Gm – 27.6 (Rank: 29), Fantasy Points/Gm – 6.81 (Rank: 18), Adjusted Line Yards – 4.28 (Rank: 13), Adjusted Sack Rate – 6.7% (Rank: 23), DVP vs. QB FPs/Gm – 19.81 (Rank: 27), DVP vs. RB FPs/Gm – 18.87 (Rank: 18), DVP vs. WR FPs/Gm – 28.46 (Rank: 31), DVP vs. TE FPs/Gm – 5.7 (Rank: 8), *Zone % Approximate – 48% (Rank: 13), Man % Approximate – 39% (Rank: 18).

Projected Starting Lineup:

QB: Sam Darnold
RB: Le’Veon Bell
GLB: Le’Veon Bell
3RB: Le’Veon Bell
WR: Robby Anderson
WR: Quincy Enunwa
WR: Jamison Crowder
TE: Chris Herndon (suspended 4 games).

Notes:

Current projected win totals across most books: 7 (Rank 22 tied).

Offense:
HC Gase, with Miami last season, ranked last in plays per game at under 55. Baltimore, ranked 1st, ran over 15 more plays per game than Miami. Pace is also very slow.
O-line ranked last in Football Outsiders’ adjusted line yards metric.

Defense:
Potential shadow – CB Trumaine Johnson
ILB Avery Williamson (ACL) is out for the season. NYJ loses it’s defensive play-caller and leading tackler.
OLB Brandon Coleman (PEDs) suspended 4 games.

*Zone vs. Man Coverage % excludes hybrid/prevent coverages and offensive screen plays.

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