Andrew Norwell

According to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, veteran G Andrew Norwell has been released by the Washington Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

Norwell started 16 games for Washington in 2022, playing every snap of every game he played. Norwell, an All-Pro guard in 2017, has played nine seasons in the NFL with the Panthers, Jaguars and Commanders. Norwell was on the PUP list due to an injury and is being released with a year left on his contract. Nowell struggled in 2022, recording a PFF grade of 59.8, and he has been declining in production nearly every season. He is now a free agent and can look to bounce back on another team.

Andrew Norwell has signed a contract with the Washington Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

Norwell helps shore up the offensive line for Washington in front of Carson Wentz and Antonio Gibson. Norwell started his career playing for Ron Rivera, and now the two have reunited.

Jacksonville Jaguars LG Andrew Norwell has agreed to restructure his contract to $9 million fully guaranteed and worth up to $12 million, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Fantasy Impact

The 2017 All-Pro left guard will remain in Jacksonville for 2021 under the new regime being implemented by head coach Urban Meyer. Norwell, a former lineman at Ohio State during Meyer's tenure as head coach for the Buckeyes, is talented and a road-grader within the interior of the Jaguars' offensive line. With all sights set on Trevor Lawrence at the No.1 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Meyer and the Jags understand the value and importance of continuity on the offensive line, especially to protect a mobile, athletic quarterback like Lawrence. Norwell played 13 games for Jacksonville in 2020, creating lanes that allowed rookie running back James Robinson to explode for 1,070 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the Jaguars have agreed to terms with offensive guard Andrew Norwell on a five-year deal worth $66.5 million.

Fantasy Impact

The contract also comes with $30 million guaranteed, giving him the second-most guaranteed money among offensive guards in the NFL. It's a great signing by them, as Norwell will immediately upgrade the run-game. There were multiple teams vying for his services, too, and you now know why the Jaguars weren't able to retain wide receiver Allen Robinson. The player who benefits most from this move is Leonard Fournette, though he was already being considered a first-round pick in fantasy drafts.

The Panthers are not expected to tag G Andrew Norwell this offseason. Norwell is one of the best guards in the league and is one of the top free agents this offseason. It's possible the Panthers re-sign him but they could easily be outbid. Teams will be lining up offers for his services once free agency begins.

Fantasy Impact

Norwell provided the Panthers will a solid core in the middle with Ryan Kahlil (when healthy) and Trai Turner for Cam Newton and the running game. If Norwell leaves, the Panthers could look in the draft for his replacement. It'll be a tough loss for the running game for Jonathan Stewart.