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Top five available free agents, takeaways from Giants and Jets OTAs

Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein and Charles McDonald give their biggest takeaways from witnessing New York Jets and New York Giants OTAs before diving into Charles’ top five available free agents and their ideal landing spots.

Jori and Charles kick things off by going through the biggest news around the NFL over the past week, starting with the news that Las Vegas Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo is undergoing foot surgery. Given the lack of depth behind Jimmy G in Vegas, Raiders fans should feel concerned that their season rides on his timely recovery. Next, the duo discuss the Arizona Cardinals releasing star WR DeAndre Hopkins. It’s clear now that Arizona does not want to win this season, while Hopkins will likely want to play for a contender.

Next, Jori and Charles give their takeaways from Jets and Giants OTAs. Charles was most impressed with EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux and TE Darren Waller, while Jori thought it was interesting how well QB Aaron Rodgers appeared to be fitting early on in New York.

Later, the hosts go one-by-one through Charles’ list of the top five free agents who are still available, including RB Ezekiel Elliott, WR Kenny Golladay, EDGE Leonard Floyd, DL Matt Ioannidis and TE Mercedes Lewis.

3:25 – Jimmy G undergoes foot surgery: should Raiders fans be concerned?

14:50 – Cardinals release WR DeAndre Hopkins

24:40 – Takeaways from Giants and Jets OTAs

33:55 – Top five available free agents

Jan 16, 2023;  Tampa, Florida, USA;  Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) before the wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) before the wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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