Who is the most likely 2022 rebound candidate for every NFL team?

While his brother T.J. was busy winning NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, J.J. Watt had a forgettable first season in Arizona, with only one sack in seven games. He’s hoping to rebound and show Cardinals fans a glimpse of his younger years.

Mariota is rejoining former Titans offensive assistant Arthur Smith in Atlanta, and getting a chance to start under center for the Falcons. He was last a regular starter with Tennessee in 2019.

Jackson was one of many Ravens who would like a reboot after last season. He played only 12 games due to injury, and also threw 13 interceptions. A healthy Jackson and supporting cast should lead to a rebound.

White suffered a season-ending injury after appearing in 11 games last season. Buffalo’s defense was able to make do without him, though we have to wonder if the Bills would have gone farther in the playoffs had he stayed healthy.

The last two seasons have been injury-plagued for McCaffrey, playing a total of 10 games. There remains optimism that McCaffrey will stay healthy as he enters his age 26 season.

After consecutive Pro Bowls in 2018 and 2019, Jackson’s play has slipped in Chicago’s secondary. The safety will have a new role with the new coaching staff, with the hope of getting back on track.

Hurst was productive with the Falcons in 2020, but he played second fiddle to rookie Kyle Pitts last season. He enters a great situation with young star quarterback Joe Burrow, so a rebound is likely.

After losing snaps to Austin Hooper over the last two seasons, Njoku has ascended on the depth chart. The Browns seem fully committed to the former first-round pick as their starting tight end and a key part of the offense.

Despite a major knee injury last season that limited Gallup to nine games, the Cowboys committed to him with a contract extension in the offseason. They also traded Amari Cooper, so Gallup should have a much more prominent role in the offense.

Wilson missed time with a finger injury last season and didn’t look quite right after rushing back to the field. He gets a clean slate in Denver with a new offense and an excellent selection of weapons around him.

Chark reached the 1,000-yard mark with Jacksonville in 2019, but the scuffling quarterback situation for the Jags and injuries limited him over the last two years. He’s set to be a big part of the offense in Detroit with Jared Goff at quarterback.

Alexander established himself as a premier player in 2020, making his first Pro Bowl. Unfortunately, he played only four games last season due to injury. Green Bay’s defense has a chance to be elite with Alexander’s return.

Houston’s backfield is an unknown heading into training camp with several names but no clear frontrunner for the starting job. Mack fell out of favor in Indianapolis after injury in 2020, but he’s a former 1,000-yard runner who could lead the way for the Texans.

Gilmore has struggled to stay healthy over the last two seasons after winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. That hasn’t stopped him from making four consecutive Pro Bowls, but the Colts are hopeful he can show better health with his new team.

Jacksonville gave Griffin big money last season, but he was a disappointment in his first year with the Jags. The former Pro Bowler in Seattle had only 49 tackles and one pick, and he was frequently targeted by opposing quarterbacks. A more stable coaching staff and added talent up front should work to his advantage this season.

It feels like decades since Smith-Schuster was a budding superstar in Pittsburgh, gaining over 1,400 yards in 2018. His production has declined since then, including only five games last season due to a shoulder injury. He enters a great situation with Tyreek Hill gone and Patrick Mahomes throwing him passes in KC.

Waller played only 11 games due to injury last season, and his per-game production was also well down from his previous two seasons. There will be more competition for targets in Vegas following the addition of Davante Adams, but a healthy Waller should be able to produce numbers were more accustomed to seeing.

Murray looked like a star after his rookie campaign in 2020, with 107 tackles. However, he struggled last season with only 31 tackles in 11 games under a new coaching staff. With a year to adjust, Murray’s bigger role should return.

Robinson struggled with inconsistency at quarterback in Chicago last season, and also played only 12 games. That didn’t stop the Rams from giving him big money in the offseason. He should see plenty of chances opposite Cooper Kupp.

Tagovailoa was once considered a sure thing with his jump from Alabama to the NFL, but the lefty has somewhat fallen out of favor. Entering his third NFL season, he now has a wealth of weapons following the additions of Chase Edmonds and Tyreek Hill. Tagovailoa also has an upgraded offensive line in front of him and should shine with Miami’s remade talent.

Smith had two Pro Bowl seasons in Green Bay before playing only one game last year due to injury. Minnesota desperately needed pass rush help and gave Smith big money in the offseason. He’s a great fit to be a solution for the team.

New England didn’t make the big moves we saw last offseason, but they did help Mac Jones incrementally. Parker has shown flashes of brilliance with Miami in the past and has a chance to be his new team’s No. 1 wideout.

Winston’s 2021 season ended prematurely due to a knee injury, and he wasn’t very productive when he did play due to the Saints’ lack of weapons. That changes this year with the return of Michael Thomas, along with the additions of Jarvis Landry and Chris Olave. He could be set for big numbers.

Barkley’s career has been defined by injuries since winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018. He averaged only 3.7 yards per carry last season in the team’s stagnant offense. A new coaching staff led by Brian Daboll could provide more creativity and more lanes for Barkley.

Lawson was a big signing by the Jets last season, but the edge rusher missed the entire year due to injury. He could play a big role for New York with his return after recording 20 sacks in his first four seasons with Cincinnati.

After making his first Pro Bowl in 2020, Graham played only two games last season due to injury. Graham has been very durable for the majority of his career, so the Eagles are expecting him to have a big rebound.

Claypool failed to build on his rookie season last year and showed some enigmatic plays in the process. Entering his third year, there are higher hopes for Claypool with a new quarterback and JuJu Smith-Schuster out of the way.

Greenlaw was a big part of San Francisco’s defense in his first two seasons, but he played only three games last year. Returning healthy this season and rejoining star linebacker Fred Warner, Greenlaw should be set to shore up the 49ers run defense.

Adams missed time for the third consecutive season last year and didn’t make big plays at a rate we’re used to seeing from him. As a result, he failed to make the Pro Bowl for the first time since his rookie campaign. A reshuffling in the coaching staff could be just in time for Adams.

Davis’ threat 2020 season was a big reason why the Bucs were able to win it all, and they sorely missed him when he was hurt last year. After playing only 10 games last season, Davis is hoping to have better luck.

Woods was traded by the Rams after suffering a knee injury last season and playing only nine games. He becomes Tennessee’s top wideout with the trade of A.J. Brown, with the possibility of producing big numbers.

Young missed the second half of last season due to injury, but even before that point, he disappointed with only 1.5 sacks in nine games. The former Defensive Rookie of the Year is hoping to rebound after his sophomore slump.