LOCALS IN THE NFL
2023 Local NFL Free Agency Tracker
SALT LAKE CITY – The 2022 NFL season has concluded and free agency is the next big event regarding the league and the local players with ties to the state of Utah.
NFL free agency will officially begin on March 15 at 2 p.m. (MDT).
Here are the local NFL players involved with free agency in 2023*:
Former Utah Utes
Cody Barton – 2023 Team: Washington Commanders
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: Four (all with Seattle Seahawks)
2022 Team: Seattle Seahawks
2022 Stats: 136 total tackles, 84 solo tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, and six pass breakups
Status: Signed one-year deal with Washington Commanders
A former @Utah_Football standout is headed from the PNW to the DMV. 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #HTTC #GoUtes https://t.co/ZNye43ri4U
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 13, 2023
Matt Gay – 2023 Team: Indianapolis Colts
Position: Kicker
Seasons in the NFL: Four (Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams)
2022 Team: Los Angeles Rams
2022 Stats: 28-30 on field goals and 31-32 on PATs
Status: Signed a four-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts
Former @Utah_Football standout @MGtweetymonster reportedly got PAID by the @Colts. 💰 🙌#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #ForTheShoe #GoUtes https://t.co/C9GWUA8O9K
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 14, 2023
Chase Hansen
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: Three (all with New Orleans Saints)
2022 Team: New Orleans Saints
2022 Stats: nine total tackles and five solo tackles
Status: Restricted Free Agent
Tyler Huntley
Position: Quarterback
Seasons in the NFL: Three (all with Baltimore Ravens)
2022 Team: Baltimore Ravens
2022 Stats: Passing – 658 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions with a 67.0 percent completion rate. Rushing – 43 carries for 137 yards and one touchdown
Status: Restricted Free Agent, Ravens placed right-of-first-refusal tender on the QB
According to reports, the Baltimore Ravens will use the right-of-first-refusal tender on Pro Bowl QB Tyler Huntley. 👀#NFL #ProUtes #Ravens https://t.co/H164SvVBA6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 15, 2023
Eric Rowe
Position: Safety
Seasons in the NFL: Eight (Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins)
2022 Team: Miami Dolphins
2022 Stats: 56 total tackles, 42 solo tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass breakups
Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Former BYU Cougars
Daniel Sorensen
Position: Safety
Seasons in the NFL: Nine (Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints)
2022 Team: New Orleans Saints
2022 Stats: 25 total tackles, 15 solo tackles, two interceptions, and three pass breakups
Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Sione Takitaki – 2023 Team: Cleveland Browns
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: Four (all with Cleveland Browns)
2022 Team: Cleveland Browns
2022 Stats: 71 total tackles, 36 solo tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble
Status: Expected to re-sign with Browns
"When LB Sione Takitaki agrees to terms with the #Browns over the next few days, it will likely be a one-year deal." – @MaryKayCabot #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Browns #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/tFfurtbY4F
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 13, 2023
Khyiris Tonga – 2023 Team: Minnesota Vikings
Position: Defensive Tackle
Seasons in the NFL: Two (Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings)
2022 Team: Minnesota Vikings
2022 Stats: 28 total tackles, 12 solo tackles, 0.5 sacks, and four pass breakups
Status: Re-signed with Vikings
#SKOL X @khyiristonga ✍️ #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL https://t.co/TVXenm7a8O
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 17, 2023
Kyle Van Noy
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: Nine (Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers)
2022 Team: Los Angeles Chargers
2022 Stats: 46 total tackles, 30 solo tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, and three pass breakups
Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Jamaal Williams – 2023 Team: New Orleans Saints
Position: Running Back
Seasons in the NFL: Six (Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions)
2022 Team: Detroit Lions
2022 Stats: 262 carries for 1,066 yards and 17 touchdowns
Status: Signed multi-year deal with New Orleans Saints
Jamaal Williams is on his way to New Orleans 👀#DetroitLions #NFL #NewOrleansSaints https://t.co/GkWd67km0A
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 15, 2023
Zayne Anderson – 2023 Team: Buffalo Bills
Position: Safety
Seasons in the NFL: Two (both with Kansas City Chiefs)
2022 Team: Kansas City Chiefs
2022 Stats: None, was a member of Kansas City’s practice squad
Status: Signed a two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills
From #SuperBowlLVII to Western New York. 🛬#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #BillsMafia #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL https://t.co/5T9qbaURgx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 17, 2023
Former Utah State Aggies
Jalen Davis – 2023 Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Cornerback
Seasons in the NFL: Five (Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals)
2022 Team: Cincinnati Bengals
2022 Stats: two total tackles and one fumble recovery
Status: Signed a two-year deal to remain with the Bengals
Former @USUFootball standout Jalen Davis is staying with the @Bengals. 🐅 ✍️#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #RuleTheJungle #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/lmQUVH6dRk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 9, 2023
Tyler Larsen – 2023 Team: Washington Commanders
Position: Center
Seasons in the NFL: Nine (Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers)
2022 Team: Washington Commanders
2022 Stats: Nine games played
Status: Re-signed with Washington Commanders
Former @USUFootball standout @TylerLarsen58 has "some unfinished business" with the @Commanders.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #HTTC #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/m4H7U07PyI
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 16, 2023
Dallin Leavitt
Position: Safety
Seasons in the NFL: Five (Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers)
2022 Team: Green Bay Packers
2022 Stats: 13 total tackles and seven solo tackles
Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Patrick Scales – 2023 Team: Chicago Bears
Position: Long Snapper
Seasons in the NFL: 12 (Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears)
2022 Team: Chicago Bears
2022 Stats: 17 games played
Status: Re-signed with the Chicago Bears
Former @USUFootball standout @p_scales is staying in the Windy City. 🐻 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DaBears #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/KFQ5tk3xKp
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 13, 2023
Nick Vigil
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: Seven (Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals)
2022 Team: Arizona Cardinals
2022 Stats: 13 total tackles, seven solo tackles, and one pass breakup
Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Bobby Wagner – 2023 Team: Seattle Seahawks
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: 11 (Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams)
2022 Team: Los Angeles Rams
2022 Stats: 140 total tackles, 81 solo tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, and five pass breakups
Status: Signed one-year deal to return to Seahawks
REPORT: Former @USUFootball great Bobby Wagner is returning to Seattle after one year with Rams#LocalsintheNFL @kyleireland #AggiesAllTheWay #NFLhttps://t.co/iVFIdkE1XS
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 26, 2023
Former High School Standouts
Kaden Elliss – 2023 Team: Atlanta Falcons
Position: Linebacker
Seasons in the NFL: Four (New Orleans Saints)
2022 Team: New Orleans Saints
2022 Stats: 78 total tackles, 43 solo tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and two pass breakups
Status: Signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons
Former @JudgePride standout Kaden Elliss is headed to the @AtlantaFalcons, per @RapSheet.#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #DirtyBirdshttps://t.co/cHcUKeKDwB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) March 14, 2023
Dalton Schultz – 2023 Team: Houston Texans
Position: Tight End
Seasons in the NFL: Five (all with Dallas Cowboys)
2022 Team: Dallas Cowboys
2022 Stats: 57 receptions for 577 yards and five touchdowns
Status: Signed one-year deal with Houston Texans
The #Texans are signing TE Dalton Schultz to a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, per sources.
Schultz has 198 catches and 17 TDs over the past three seasons in Dallas. He’s still only 26. pic.twitter.com/Z19c7saA0D
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 20, 2023
*per Spotrac.com
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
