It's being reported at this time that Rice is expected to be suspended half the season or more.
If that's what's up, the good news is: he'll be good to go for December/January.
The bad news is, here's the WR depth chart:
Marquise Brown
Xavier Worthy
Justin Watson
Skyy Moore
Kadarious Toney
Justyn Ross
Nikko Remigio
Cornell Powell
Available WRs:
Hunter Renfrow
Allen Robinson Odell Beckham, Jr.
Tyler Boyd
Michael Thomas Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Russell Gage
Zay Jones DJ Chark
Jamal Agnew Mecole Hardman
Jakeem Grant
Randall Cobb
Marquise Goodwin
Chase Claypool
Deandre Carter
Sterling Shepard
Richie James
Jalen Guyton
Scotty Miller
Laquon Treadwell Byron Pringle and some others
Playing the hypothetical, would've been nice to get Boyd. Solid veteran that could've been a good mentor for our young WRs. But since he's gone . . . OBJ or Michael Thomas? Heard that OBJ was doing a good job mentoring the young WRs in BAL last season, so that'd be good to have. Feel like MT could provide a similar service. OBJ may have more left in the tank than MT though. Thomas hasn't looked like himself for a couple years now. [Reply]
I'd most like to see Tyler Boyd or Zay Jones on a 1-year deal to play the big slot with outside flex ability while Rice is suspended and to provide quality veteran depth. [Reply]
I don't think they will sign another receiver, but I do think it would be sensible to get another 1 year deal done with someone.
I think they will continue to give Moore, Watson, Toney more snaps than CP would. They could also be running a lot more 12 and 13 personnel with 4 TEs on the roster. [Reply]
Zay Jones is the only guy in FA I'd have much interest on a cheap deal. Has to be someone who isn't going to get his panties in a bunch when his role is reduced in the second half of the season.
I also don't really believe the suspension will actually be 8 games, or that it will happen in 2024. [Reply]