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One surprise cut candidate from each NFL team in 2022

By Randy Gurzi

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (18) makes a catch with pressure from New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) in the first half. The Giants defeat the Eagles, 13-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Phi
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (18) makes a catch with pressure from New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) in the first half. The Giants defeat the Eagles, 13-7, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford.Nyg Vs Phi /
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NFL 2022: Running back Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the football against the defense of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Lumen Field on January 09, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

Seattle Seahawks: Chris Carson, RB

Chris Carson had a run in 2018 and 2019 where he was one of the top backs in the NFL. However, he’s coming off an injury-plagued season where he had just 232 yards. On top of that. Rashaad Penny finally broke out in 2021 and then got a one-year deal worth $5.7 million to return in 2022.

The Seattle Seahawks also added Kenneth Walker II in the NFL Draft, which means Carson suddenly has a lot of competition around him. Unless he proves he’s back to his 2018-2019 form, Seattle could cut ties and save $4 million in the process.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Keanu Neal, S

There was once a time when Keanu Neal was one of the best safeties in the NFL. Sure, he didn’t offer much as a ball hawk but he was still a guy who could play in the box and punish the ball carrier.

Last season, he even moved to a linebacker role permanently in Dallas — where he re-joined Dan Quinn who was his head coach in Atlanta. Quinn felt Neal was best suited as a linebacker and no coach in the NFL knows his game better than Quinn.

This year, Neal moved back to safety and signed a minimal deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His contract isn’t much but the Bucs might not be willing to hold a spot for him when they are already deep at safety with Logan Ryan, Antoine Winfield, and Mike Edwards. In the end, Neal’s coverage woes could cost him.

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