Even though the NFL is in the midst of the offseason, we could see a few cuts and trades starting after June 1st. Thanks to NFL rules, any player cut or traded after June 1st can have their cap hit spread over two seasons, which is obviously appealing for teams worried about the upcoming season. While nothing is certain, don’t be surprised if these five players find new homes in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
Note: All salary cap numbers are provided via OverTheCap<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Honestly, it’s a little surprising that Joe Mixon is still a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. The 27-year-old running back carries a $12.8 million cap hit, started to show signs of slowing down last year, and is staring down some legal troubles. Perhaps the Bengals are hoping that the running back market starts heating up, but that doesn’t seem particularly likely. The Bengals can save $10.04 million in cap space but cutting him or finding a trade partner after June 1st, and this feels like a no-brainer for the organization.<\/p>\n Ideal Team Fits: Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys<\/em><\/p>\n DeAndre Hopkins trade rumors<\/a> have been floating around throughout the offseason, and he will likely find a new home after June 1st. The Arizona Cardinals are sure to be one of the worst teams in the league next year, and a 31-year-old Hopkins won’t want to waste his twilight years in the midst of a rebuild. The former first-round pick might not be the elite player he once was, but he can still be a valuable part of a passing attack, especially for a team that needs to find a reliable threat on the perimeter. Additionally, the Cardinals have $19.45 million reasons to seek out a trade after June 1st.<\/p>\n Ideal Team Fits: Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers (if Mike Williams is seriously injured)<\/em><\/p>\n DeAndre Hopkins was asked on @IAMATHLETEpod<\/a> which QBs he'd love to have throwing him the ball. #Bills<\/a> QB Josh Allen was quickly his first answer. <\/p>\n Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Justin Herbert rounded out his top-5.pic.twitter.com\/gtepzf9JD4<\/a><\/p>\n — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 22, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n5 Post-June 1st Cuts, Trades, and Team Fits<\/h2>\n
Joe Mixon<\/h3>\n
DeAndre Hopkins<\/h3>\n
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