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3 NFL Teams That Should Throw the Bag at Jason Peters After Eagles Let Him Test Free Agency

By Will Coleman

Eagles left tackle Jason Peters drops back to protect the quarterback in the Wild Card round against the Seahawks.
Eagles left tackle Jason Peters drops back to protect the quarterback in the Wild Card round against the Seahawks. / Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Once one of the NFL's premier offensive linemen, left tackle Jason Peters still has a little bit of gas left in his tank. The 38-year-old is set to hit the free agent market this month after 11 seasons with the Eagles, and it's doubtful he returns to Philadelphia. Peters was arguably one of the league's most overpaid athletes the last few years, but he still carries value as a veteran tackle who's able to powerfully block and contribute to winning football. Here are three teams that should be all-in on trying to sign Peters this offseason.

3. New York Giants

The New York Giants' offensive line breaks from a huddle against the Dallas Cowboys.
The New York Giants' offensive line breaks from a huddle against the Dallas Cowboys. / Sarah Stier/Getty Images

The New York Giants have been building an offense around third-year running back Saquon Barkley since drafting him in 2018, and some finishing touches to the offensive line would take this plot to the next level (we sound like a broken record). In order to give Barkley and quarterback Daniel Jones proper protection, the Giants should be looking for upgrades at tackle and guard. By signing Peters to a short-term deal, New York would be able to start him with Nate Solder at left and right tackle, while demoting Mike Remmers to the bench.

2. Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule speaks before the media at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine.
Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule speaks before the media at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. / Michael Hickey/Getty Images

Last season, the Carolina Panthers conceded 58 sacks, tied with the Miami Dolphins for the most in the NFL. Carolina has the right idea prioritizing its offensive line in swapping guard Trai Turner for tackle Russell Okung, but why stop there? The Panthers may have found a gem in right tackle Taylor Morton, but are by no means committed to 22-year-old tackle Greg Little, who wound up on the IR last season. With a new head coach in Matt Rhule, it would make sense for Carolina to endure a lot of roster turnover, and an experienced Peters would offer a lot, not only to the offensive line, but to the team as a whole.

1. Washington Redskins

Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, left, jumps off the edge to block a Colts defender.
Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, left, jumps off the edge to block a Colts defender. / G Fiume/Getty Images

It looks like the Washington Redskins are finally prepared to move on from Trent Williams after nine seasons, and their depth at both tackle positions is a major focal point this offseason. While Morgan Moses has started in 80 consecutive games at right tackle, left tackle Donald Penn is a major liability at 36 years old. Peters is not only the ideal replacement for Williams but also represents an addition to a depleted position group. It doesn't matter if Washington's quarterback of the future is Dwayne Haskins or Tua Tagovailoa, the Redskins need to go after Peters to better one of their offense's weak spots.