Top Players Hit 2022 Free Agency

Peterson signed a one-year deal with Minnesota last spring after spending 10 seasons with the Cardinals. He was rarely targeted by opposing quarterbacks, though. PFF suggested that Peterson “perhaps may explore a move to safety – as he has alluded to in the past – because his abilities as a man-cover corner are dwindling.”

Peterson may have a year or two left as a second corner for a team without better options. He has enough experience and savvy to get by and be solid, but elite receivers will put him in a bind.

Woods also signed a one-year deal with the Vikings in 2021. PFF said he had an “interesting” season starting opposite Harrison Smith.

Woods played over 1,200 snaps, second-most among defensive players, and set career highs as a run defender and tackler with 87.5 and 88.0 marks, respectively. However, his 58.3 coverage grade was a career low, and Woods’ first season with a sub-60.0 coverage grade.

Still, Woods has the makings of a later-wave but good-value free agent who has shown the ability to excel against the pass and run at different times. He could have a big-impact year if he could put it all together.