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2023 NFL free-agent top-50 rankings: Lamar Jackson atop deep group of QBs

Here's our ranking of the top 50 free agents potentially set to hit the market next month, starting with former MVP QB Lamar Jackson.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Finishes season with 6.5 sacks Jones (hip) made a career-high 47 tackles (24 solo) to go with 6.5 sacks and one forced fumble while playing 13 games in the 2022 season.

Impact Jones led the Broncos in sacks for the 2022 campaign despite playing in just 13 games. The veteran defensive end missed the final four games of the season after landing on injured reserve with a hip injury. It appears Jones won't require surgery, and he should be good to go in the offseason as he approaches the free-agent market. One of the Broncos' most solid young players on defense, Jones is likely to see many suitors around the league looking to bolster their defense with a young and rising star. It's possible the 26-year-old could sign a new deal with Denver, but he will likely command a sizable contract.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't undergo surgery Jones said that he was placed on injured reserve to due a hip labrum injury, but he does not expect to require surgery for this issue, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Impact Jones is expected to need at least four to six weeks to recover from this issue, which will keep him on IR for the remainder of the regular season. The 25-year-old also added that this move to IR was to allow him to rest, with Denver already eliminated from postseason contention after falling to 3-10 in Week 14. Jones had already matched his career high in sacks through 13 games this season, and he could be in line for a solid payday when he hits free agency this coming offseason.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to IR Denver placed Jones (hip) on its season-ending injured reserve list Saturday, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

Impact After physicians determined Jones would need four to six weeks to recover from the hip issue he's dealing with, his 2022 season is coming to an end. For the rest of this year, rookie sixth-rounder Matt Henningsen should see his role expand at defensive end.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable despite not practicing Jones (hip) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

Impact Jones didn't practice at all during Week 15 prep, so it's surprising to see him have a chance to suit up Sunday. The fourth-year defensive end has yet to miss a game this season, totaling 47 tackles, 6.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missing practice with hip injury Jones (hip) missed practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game versus Arizona, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact It's a new injury for Jones, who has yet to miss a game in 2022. The 25-year-old defensive end is also in the midst of a season in which he's already set career-highs in tackles (47) and sacks (6.5), so any time he misses would constitute a significant blow to Denver's defense.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos' oddity: NFL's best defense, worst offense

The Denver Broncos are the rarest of statistical oddities in the NFL because they sport the league's stingiest defense and the league's feeblest offense

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Simmons insists Broncos' stellar defense must do even more

Denver's defense has been outstanding this season and is the only reason the offensively challenged Broncos have any shot at ending their five-year run of losing records and their...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyreek Hill, Jonathan Taylor, other stars react to wild NFL trade deadline

Tyreek Hill, Jonathan Taylor and Cordarelle Patterson were among the NFL stars who reacted to a crazy trade deadline on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Denver Broncos trade star Bradley Chubb to Miami Dolphins

The Denver Broncos have agreed to trade linebacker Bradley Chubb to the Miami Dolphins for their first-round pick in 2023

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Broncos' offense finally matches Denver's clutch defense

The Denver Broncos snapped their four-game skid and monthlong offensive funk by scoring three touchdowns for just the second time all season

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes away with another sack Sunday Jones logged seven tackles (five solo) including three tackles for loss and one sack in Sunday's 21-17 win versus Jacksonville.

Impact Jones increased his sack total to 5.5 on the season as he brought down Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence for a six-yard loss on third down in the fourth quarter. The starting defensive end also finished with a season high in tackles, and he now sits at 31 combined stops on 402 defensive snaps over eight games in 2022. Jones should easily set new career highs in tackles and sacks if he continues to play a near every-down role moving forward.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Jones (neck) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

Impact Jones exited last Monday's game against the Chargers with a neck issue, but he was able to log three full practices this week. He's notched 2.5 sacks and 20 tackles in five games this season and should fill his usual starting role Sunday.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Jones (neck) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Jones recorded three tackles before sustaining a neck injury at some point in the first half. With the 25-year-old out for the time being, expect Matt Henningsen to step in at defensive end opposite DeShawn Williams.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Jones has returned to the game following an evaluation for a concussion, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Jones exited in the second half and managed to return moments later following his evaluation for a head injury. The defensive end will return to his typical role now that he's back in the game.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Thursday Jones is questionable to return to Thursday's contest as he's being evaluated for a concussion, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact Jones managed to play for a majority of Thursday's game before getting taken off with a head injury. Expect Matt Henningsen to see his snaps increase until Jones is able to return.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face 49ers Jones (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Jones suffered the neck injury during practice but will still suit up even after not being able to practice in any capacity Friday. He has logged two sacks and seven total tackles across two games this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Jones (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Jones popped up on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant due to a neck issue and didn't practice Friday. The 2019 third-round defensive tackle is coming off a two-sack performance in Week 2, so his potential absence would be a big blow to Denver's defense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stukes: rookie punt returner not to blame for big blunder

Denver Broncos special teams coach Dwayne Stukes says his rookie punt returner did the right thing by not running out onto the field for a punt return last weekend

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hackett has 1st win with Broncos but rookie mistakes endure

Denver Broncos rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett says he understands the boobirds that let him and his offense have it in a 16-9 win over the Houston Texans in his home debut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finishes season with 31 tackles Jones finished the 2021 season with 31 tackles (18 solo), 5.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.

Impact Jones had a strong 2021 campaign, as his 5.5 sacks were the second-most of any Broncos defender behind fellow defensive end Shelby Harris. The 25-year-old appeared in 16 games this season and is developing into an impact player in Denver. Jones will enter the final year of his rookie contract in 2022, so the 6-foot-3, 281-pounder will look to have another great season before becoming a free agent in 2023.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Jones (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Jones was questionable with the foot injury heading into Week 16 before ultimately playing 29 snaps. He put in limited sessions in every practice during the week and looks likely to suit up in Week 17.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Jones (foot) will play Sunday against the Raiders, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Impact Jones missed last Sunday's contest against the Bengals, but the Broncos' sack leader will return Sunday. He should draw the start as usual on the edge of the Broncos' defensive line.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Raiders host Broncos in matchup of AFC playoff hopefuls

The Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders head into their second meeting of the season in similar position

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bridgewater injured in Bengals' 15-10 victory over Broncos

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 15-10 Sunday in a showdown of teams fighting to stay in the logjammed AFC playoff chase

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS