Former Florida Gators Making Moves in NFL Free Agency: An Update on Gators on the Move
Several former Florida Gators have made moves in the NFL free agency since March 1. Gators on SI highlights four former Gators who have found new teams this offseason. Linebacker Alex Anzalone, who was the leading tackler for the Detroit Lions in 2022 and 2023, will now join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a two-year, $17 million deal. Anzalone's best season in Detroit was in 2023 when he led the team with 129 combined tackles.
Cornerback Quincy Wilson, who started his career with the Arizona Cardinals and most recently played for the Cincinnati Bengals, signed a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. Wilson started 36 games in his first three seasons and was known for his playmaking abilities, including a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in 2022.
Offensive tackle Stone Forsythe, who started 13 games for the Las Vegas Raiders last season, signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Carolina Panthers. Forsythe allowed the most sacks in the NFL last season but started the final 25 games of his college career at Florida.
Safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, who has been a consistent contributor in his seven-year NFL career, signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. Gardner-Johnson has started 64 games and has impressive stats, including 319 tackles, 18 interceptions, and four sacks.