Darnell Savage

Darnell Savage

26-Year-Old SafetyS
Jacksonville Jaguars
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Early on in his four-year career, Savage seemed destined for big things, but after taking a step back in 2021, he took another one in the same direction last season. He's set to remain Green Bay's starting free safety, but he lost that spot at one point in 2022, so there's no guarantee he holds onto it. Savage racked up just 121 tackles and three interceptions in 33 games over the last two years, so those in IDP leagues may want to look elsewhere. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a three-year contract with the Jaguars in March of 2024.
Set for three-year deal with Jags
SJacksonville Jaguars
March 11, 2024
Savage is slated to ink a three-year contract with Jacksonville, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Savage, a 2019 first-round pick, is fresh off completing his rookie deal with the Packers and will provide an immediate boost at safety for the Jaguars. After an impressive first two seasons in the league, Savage struggled from 2021-23, and missed assignments resulted in him even losing his starting job for part of the 2022 campaign. He will look to reignite his career under new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen in Jacksonville.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Measurables Review
How do Darnell Savage's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
198 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.36 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.14 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.03 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Broad Jump
126 in
 
Bench Press
11 reps
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
31.00 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No progress on extension
SGreen Bay Packers
February 26, 2024
Savage has not had any contract extension talks with the Packers, making it more likely he will leave in free agency, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old safety played a career-low 10 regular-season games in 2023 due to multiple injuries, but Savage came up big in the playoffs with a pick-six in the wild-card round against the Cowboys. The void years on his old contract mean he will carry a dead cap hit of about $5.5 million for Green Bay in 2024, but the team made no effort to work out an extension that would have avoided the charge. Savage could get a contract in free agency worth between $5 million and $7 million per season.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Savage appeared to be a player on the rise heading into last season, but his numbers dipped in just about every category. The Packers don't have anyone pushing him, so he figures to play nearly every snap like he did in 2021. There's reason to believe Savage can bounce back, as he was a 2019 first-rounder who will be in position to capitalize if the defense as a whole takes a step forward.
It took Savage some time to get comfortable, but he showed over the back half of last season why the Packers traded up to get him in the first round of the 2019 Draft, racking up 43 tackles, a sack, four interceptions and 10 pass defenses between Weeks 10 and 17. With the steady Adrian Amos playing alongside him, Savage will have a chance to continue building on those numbers in 2021. Savage is unlikely to make a big impact in the tackle department, but he figures to have a few fantasy-friendly weeks if he continues making plays.
The Packers traded up to select Savage in the first round last season, and he stepped right into the starting safety spot alongside Adrian Amos. Savage didn't do a lot in the tackle department, but he did pick off two passes and force two fumbles despite missing a couple games. Amos' steady presence allows defensive coordinator Mike Pettine to use Savage freely, and Savage has the speed and playmaking skills to, in Amos' words, "make a big jump" in Year 2.
Savage steadily rose up mocks leading up to the NFL draft, and the Packers proved the prognosticators correct, trading up to snag the safety with the 21st overall pick. Savage possesses a nice mix of talents, primarily his exceptional speed at the safety position, and should pair nicely with the assignment-oriented Adrian Amos, who will also be playing his first season in Green Bay. So long as Savage secures the starting spot during training camp, he has a chance to make a fantasy impact in his rookie season.
More Fantasy News
Finishes with 51 stops
SGreen Bay Packers
January 23, 2024
Savage recorded 51 tackles (36 solo) and a pass deflection over 10 regular-season games in the 2023 season.
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Records pick-six in win
SGreen Bay Packers
January 15, 2024
Savage had four tackles (three solo) and returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 48-32 wild-card victory over the Cowboys.
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One stop in return
SGreen Bay Packers
January 2, 2024
Savage had one solo tackle in Sunday's 33-10 win over the Vikings.
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Set to return for Week 17
SGreen Bay Packers
December 31, 2023
Savage (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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Gets tagged as questionable
SGreen Bay Packers
Shoulder
December 29, 2023
Savage (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
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