NEW YORK — Offseason shopping is still in full swing in the NFL.
Even with the status of the upcoming season uncertain because of the coronavirus pandemic, teams continue to tinker with their rosters by adding players they hope will help them win – whenever or if they actually play.
Virtual workouts are being held all around the league, with some facilities beginning to reopen but still closed to coaches and players. General managers work the phones and chat with agents and unsigned players through video conference calls.
During the last few weeks, Joe Flacco (Jets), Carlos Hyde (Seahawks), Frank Gore (Jets), Ty Montgomery (Saints), D.J. Fluker (Ravens) and Prince Amukamara (Raiders) have found new homes.
Other big names remain unsigned and could end up filling major needs for someone.
The former Panthers star missed all but two games last season because of a foot injury and was released in March after Carolina failed to find a trade partner.
Many believed Clowney would be snatched up quickly by a team desperate for a pass-rushing presence. And for big-time bucks. Instead, the 2014 No. 1 overall draft pick is still unsigned two months later and potentially looking at a one-year, prove-it deal.
After making the last three Pro Bowls, Warford was cut by New Orleans earlier this month; the Saints drafted Cesar Ruiz in the first round as his obvious successor at right guard.
Minnesota’s four-time Pro Bowl pick has 74½ career sacks, including 26½ the past three seasons, but he exercised his option to void the remaining three years on his contract.
Ryan, 29, played his first four NFL seasons with New England, helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls before signing a three-year, $30 million contract that included $12 million guaranteed with Tennessee in 2017.
Reid was released in March after two seasons in Carolina, despite posting career highs with 124 total tackles and four sacks.
The big man wants to keep going. Peters turned 38 in January and reportedly has told friends he has his sights on playing into his 40s.
CB Darqueze Dennard, LT Kelvin Beachum, RB Devonta Freeman, CB Eli Apple, QB Blake Bortles, DT Mike Daniels, DT Marcell Dareus, K Stephen Gostkowski, DT Damon Harrison, S Tony Jefferson, S Reshad Jones, CB Dre Kirkpatrick, RB LeSean McCoy, LB Clay Matthews, RB Lamar Miller, LB Cameron Wake and TE Delanie Walker.