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The New York Jets traded Zach Wilson to the Broncos in a deal that includes a late-round pick swap, Denver announced Tuesday.Denver will receive Wilson and a 2024 seventh-round pick (No. 256) in exchange for its sixth-rounder (No. 207), according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Broncos and Jets are expected to evenly split Wilson's $5.5-million guaranteed training camp roster bonus, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Wilson was permitted to seek a trade earlier this offseason. The deal marks the end of a turbulent three-year run in New York for the former No. 2 pick.The BYU product struggled to develop over his first two NFL seasons, which led the Jets to acquire Aaron Rodgers before the 2023 campaign. However, a season-ending injury to Rodgers in Week 1 inserted Wilson back in the starting lineup, though he was later benched down the stretch for Tim Boyle.Wilson ends his Jets tenure with a 12-21 record, a 57% completion rate, 23 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions.He comes to a Broncos quarterback room that also includes Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci.Broncos coach Sean Payton is on the lookout for a new top quarterback after the club parted ways with veteran Russell Wilson earlier this offseason following two disappointing seasons.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos are eyeing quarterback J.J. McCarthy in this week's NFL draft, according to Peyton Manning."I know Denver is very interested in him, and it sounded like this is a place he'd love to come to," the Hall of Fame quarterback said Tuesday on the "Stokley and Josh" show.McCarthy's draft stock has risen in recent weeks, and he's considered the fourth-best QB prospect in 2024 after Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye. The Broncos own the No. 12 pick and would likely have to move up in the first round to land McCarthy.Denver head coach Sean Payton said in March that there's a "realistic" possibility that his team could trade up to draft a quarterback. The Broncos have a major need at the position. They released Russell Wilson this offseason and have Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham, and Ben DiNucci on their depth chart. Wilson joined in a trade from the New York Jets this week.The 6-foot-3 McCarthy helped Michigan go 15-0 and win the national title this past season. The 21-year-old passed for 44 touchdowns against nine interceptions in his final two campaigns to go along with eight TDs on the ground.Manning said Tuesday that he reached out to McCarthy and was impressed by the promising signal-caller."I never met him, but we invited him to our football camp, and (head coach Jim) Harbaugh wouldn't let him miss a workout, so he didn't get to go," Manning said. "So I just reached out and said, 'Hey, man, congratulations, wish you the best of luck in your next chapter.'"Manning added: "I just wished him luck, and he said, 'Hey, I'd love to ask you some questions.' So he called me back, and he was impressive to talk to."

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones once again insisted Dak Prescott is the team's long-term starter despite the quarterback entering the final year of his contract."We want Dak Prescott. That's that," said Jones, according to Jane Slater of NFL Network.It was reported in late March that Dallas has yet to offer Prescott an extension. Additionally, there's apparently no indication a deal is coming, with a mutual understanding between the team and the star passer.Prescott isn't the only high-profile Cowboys player looking for a big-money extension. Receiver CeeDee Lamb and pass-rusher Micah Parsons are due new deals, and both are expected to challenge the top of their respective position's markets."We'd like to see more leaves fall. We'd like to see more action," said Jones when asked about locking down his star trio. "It's called option quarterback. I've spent my life (playing) option quarterback. I want to see some more cards played."Prescott's 2024 cap hit of $55.45 million ranks second in the NFL behind only Deshaun Watson's $63.78 million, per Spotrac. The 30-year-old agreed to a restructure in mid-March that created $4 million in cap space for Dallas.The Cowboys have been unusually quiet this offseason, with Prescott's inflated cap hit likely a reason for their inactivity.Prescott set career highs last season with an NFL-best 36 touchdowns and a passer rating of 105.9. He earned his third Pro Bowl berth and his first second-team All-Pro nomination.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots would move the third overall pick for the right price, though they haven't received a suitable offer yet, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report.The Patriots and Washington Commanders, the latter of whom own the No. 2 selection, have received phone calls for their selections, Rapoport and Garafolo add. However, the Commanders haven't indicated they're interested in trading out. The Las Vegas Raiders are among teams that have called Washington, according to Garafolo.Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said earlier this month that his team is "open for business" in all rounds of the 2024 draft.New England has multiple needs across its roster with the most obvious area being quarterback. Jacoby Brissett and Bailey Zappe headline its depth chart at the position following the trade of Mac Jones.If the Patriots stay at No. 3, they'd be in a position to take a potential star at quarterback. USC star Caleb Williams is expected to go first overall, but there's uncertainty about who goes second; signal-callers Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye are the two most speculated names.The Patriots are entering their first draft under head coach Jerod Mayo.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's review into potential tampering by the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles won't conclude before the start of Thursday's draft, announced the league Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.With no resolution coming this week, the Falcons and Eagles will avoid being docked any 2024 draft picks.The investigation is related to the free-agent signings of quarterback Kirk Cousins, who joined Atlanta, and running back Saquon Barkley, who signed with Philadelphia.Both the Falcons and Eagles have denied tampering with their new players.The NFL allows agents to speak to clubs during the two-day negotiating period, but players aren't permitted to be in contact with team officials.Cousins helped spark the league's review by revealing during his introductory presser that he spoke with the Falcons' trainer and head of public relations a day before the start of free agency.Discipline is expected to involve draft picks, and the Falcons are believed to be facing a more severe punishment, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants are exploring trading up to the third or fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the likely target would be North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, sources told ESPN's Jordan Raanan.The Giants currently own the sixth overall selection, while the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals own the third and fourth picks, respectively.New York's move would come under the assumption that the Chicago Bears will take quarterback Caleb Williams at No. 1, and the Washington Commanders are eyeing Jayden Daniels at No. 2, adds Raanan.The Giants handed Daniel Jones a four-year, $160-million extension in March 2023. However, the 26-year-old struggled in six appearances last season before suffering a torn ACL.The current regime in New York didn't draft Jones, and his contract allows for a potential exit after the 2024 campaign.Maye was once seen as the favorite to be selected by Washington but was overtaken by Daniels in recent weeks.The former Tar Heels star had an outstanding 2022 campaign, throwing for 4,321 yards and 38 touchdowns against seven interceptions.Maye's production dipped in 2023 - 3,603 yards and 24 scores against nine picks - amid a change at offensive coordinator and losses at pass-catcher. However, he remained one of the top prospects of the 2024 draft, which begins Thursday.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans revealed four new uniforms for the 2024 season, including an alternate kit and Color Rush set.It's the first time the Texans have changed their uniforms since the franchise's NFL debut in 2000.

With the 2024 NFL Draft just around the corner, we're looking into every team's best and worst picks over the last decade, which covers the drafts between 2014-23. First up is the AFC.AFC | NFCBaltimore RavensBest pick: Lamar Jackson. The 2018 draft was known for its QBs, but no one could've predicted that Jackson - that year's 32nd overall pick who many thought should've switched positions due to his athleticism - would become a superstar. One of the greatest mobile QBs in history, Jackson led the NFL in passing touchdowns and set the single-season record for quarterback rushing yards in 2019 en route to unanimously claiming the MVP award. He then won the league's top honor again last year, joining 10 other players with more than one MVP award on their resumes. Not bad for a "running back." Ryan Kang / Getty Images Sport / GettyWorst pick: Breshad Perriman. Baltimore certainly expected more than 43 catches and three touchdowns from Perriman after drafting him 26th overall in 2015. But the UCF product couldn't make a big impact in the NFL. Perriman missed his rookie season due to a knee injury and amassed only 576 receiving yards before the Ravens released him before his fourth year with the team.Buffalo BillsBest pick: Josh Allen. It's been fascinating to see Allen develop into one of the NFL's premier quarterbacks after his rough 2018 rookie campaign. Many around the league criticized the Bills for trading up from No. 12 to draft the Wyoming product at No. 7. But the signal-caller has improved significantly each year, upgrading his decision-making and accuracy to become a regular MVP candidate. A 6-foot-5 QB with a cannon arm and great mobility, Allen has helped make Buffalo a perennial playoff team and is the only player ever to account for at least 40 touchdowns in four straight seasons.Worst pick: Kaiir Elam. The Bills moved up two spots to draft Elam 23rd overall in 2022, and the early results of that move aren't encouraging. Yes, Elam can still bounce back as he enters Year 3. However, the 22-year-old's NFL stint has been rough, as he's allowed a 101.5 passer rating when targeted across 16 appearances. The Florida product missed most of the 2023 regular season because of an ankle injury and being benched.Cincinnati BengalsBest pick: Joe Burrow. The 2020 No. 1 pick has only been in the NFL for four seasons - and two of those campaigns ended prematurely due to injury - but he's quickly helped put the Bengals on another level. One of the league's most accurate passers, Burrow ranks fourth in touchdown passes since 2021 and has led the club to five playoff wins, the same number of postseason victories the Bengals had before drafting him. Burrow-led Cincy made a Super Bowl appearance during the 2021 campaign but fell short versus the Rams.Worst pick: John Ross. Injuries were a concern for Ross coming out of college, but the Washington product bolstered his draft stock in 2017 by setting a then-record 4.22 40-yard dash at the combine. However, the speedster never came close to living up to the hype as a No. 9 pick and left Cincy after four seasons with only 733 yards and 10 touchdowns. Ross was drafted between Christian McCaffrey (No. 8 pick) and Patrick Mahomes (No. 10) that year.Cleveland BrownsBest pick: Myles Garrett. The Browns haven't hit on many first-round talents lately, but they sure nailed the Garrett selection at No. 1 in 2017. It can be hard for first overall picks to meet expectations, but the Texas A&M product is already an established superstar after seven NFL seasons. Garrett has earned five All-Pro berths (three first-team selections) to go along with a Defensive Player of the Year award. His 88.5 sacks rank second in the league since he turned pro.Worst pick: Justin Gilbert. The 2014 draft produced several stars, but the Browns had a disastrous first round that year. Not only did Cleveland select Gilbert eighth overall, but the team also took quarterback Johnny Manziel at No. 22. Gilbert - the first corner off the board back then - is the only player selected from No. 5 to No. 17 that year who didn't earn a Pro Bowl berth. The Oklahoma State product made 23 appearances with the Browns before being traded for a sixth-rounder. Meanwhile, Manziel also lasted only two seasons and 14 games in Cleveland.Denver BroncosBest pick: Justin Simmons. In eight seasons in Denver, Simmons went from being a 2016 third-round pick to becoming one of football's premier safeties. The Boston College product has claimed four second-team All-Pro selections to go along with 30 interceptions, the most in the NFL since 2016. He was released by the Broncos this offseason as a cap casualty.Worst pick: Paxton Lynch. The Broncos had a big miss when they traded up to take Lynch at No. 26 in 2016 while trying to replace the retired Peyton Manning. The former Memphis quarterback ended up being cut in 2018 after just two seasons and four starts, and he hasn't made an official NFL appearance since. In that same 2016 draft, Dallas tried to move up for Lynch in Round 1 but ultimately settled for Dak Prescott in the fourth round. Phew. Robert Reiners / Getty Images Sport / GettyHouston TexansBest pick: C.J. Stroud. Before you say it's too early to choose Stroud, let's highlight the star QB's 2023 season and who else could have been chosen here. Jadeveon Clowney, Benardrick McKinney, D.J. Reader, and Deshaun Watson were the other main contenders. As good as Watson was for four seasons in Houston, we all know what happened at the end of his tenure with the team. Now combine that with Stroud's magical Year 1. The Ohio State product posted arguably the greatest season ever for a rookie quarterback in 2023 and showed all the signs Houston needed from its franchise guy at age 22. Last year's draft featured a talented QB class, and the Texans may have changed their franchise by taking Stroud at No. 2.Worst pick: Kevin Johnson. The Texans added Johnson to their cornerback depth chart with the 16th overall pick in 2015, and they sure would like that one back. The Wake Forrest product failed to make an impact, battled several injuries, and recorded just one interception in four seasons. Besides, two future Pro Bowl corners - Marcus Peters (18th overall) and Byron Jones (27th) - were selected later in Round 1.Indianapolis ColtsBest pick: Quenton Nelson. No other player drafted by the Colts over the last decade has earned more Pro Bowl berths than Nelson's six. Granted, we knew about the guard's potential as the 2018 sixth overall pick, but the Notre Dame product exceeded expectations by becoming one of the NFL's premier linemen straight away. Though he hasn't earned an All-Pro selection in the last two seasons, Nelson allowed only one sack in 2023, according to PFF. Not often do interior O-linemen pay off as top-10 selections, but that's the case here.Worst pick: Phillip Dorsett. The Dorsett selection in the first round in 2015 was one of the weirdest picks in franchise history. The Colts didn't have a need at wide receiver back then, and Dorsett's production at Miami was far from outstanding. As predicted by many at the time, the wideout was never a great fit in Indy and caught just 51 passes in 26 appearances over two seasons before being traded to New England.Jacksonville JaguarsBest pick: Josh Allen. It's easy to see why the Jaguars rewarded Allen with a five-year, $141-million extension this offseason. With very few weaknesses in his game, the 2019 No. 7 pick has been a cornerstone of Jacksonville's defense since entering the league. The two-time Pro Bowler set a franchise single-season record with 17.5 sacks in 2023 and has now posted 21.5 sacks in his last 22 regular-season games dating back to 2022. Competing with Allen for this spot were Trevor Lawrence and Jalen Ramsey. But Lawrence has posted one solid NFL campaign, and Ramsey played just three-plus seasons for the AFC South club.Worst pick: CJ Henderson. You know a team made a huge mistake when it trades a former top-10 pick two games into his second season for a backup tight end and a third-round selection. Henderson, the No. 9 choice in 2020, played just 10 games for the Jaguars and allowed a passer rating of 114.2 on 59 targets before being shipped to Carolina, according to Football Reference.Kansas City ChiefsBest pick: Patrick Mahomes. This is an obvious one. The Chiefs traded up to No. 10 to select Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft, and the rest is history. After spending most of his rookie campaign backing up Alex Smith, Mahomes became QB1 in his sophomore year and threw 50 touchdowns en route to being named MVP. He's since led Kansas City to three Super Bowl titles and established himself as an all-time great. The three-time Super Bowl MVP has an absurd regular-season record of 74-22 and is 15-3 in the playoffs.Worst pick: Breeland Speaks. A former second-round pick, Speaks was the first player taken by Kansas City in 2018 at No. 46. The Ole Miss product was decent while playing a limited number of snaps as a rookie. But he then missed the entire 2019 season because of an injury and a four-game suspension before the Chiefs released him prior to the 2020 campaign.Las Vegas RaidersBest pick: Maxx Crosby. Khalil Mack boasts the most decorated career among players drafted by the Raiders in the last decade. However, he only played four seasons with them. Crosby has become a star despite being a fourth-round pick. The Eastern Michigan product, who went 106th overall in 2019, has topped double-digit sacks in three of his five NFL seasons and led the league in tackles for loss in each of the last two years. A three-time Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-Pro, Crosby is one of football's most complete and explosive edge rushers. Chris Unger / Getty Images Sport / GettyWorst pick: Clelin Ferrell. The Raiders have arguably been the league's worst team at finding first-round talent, so it was hard to pick one bad selection. Ferrell was the 2019 fourth overall pick. He played 58 games for the club, and though other recent Raiders first-rounders didn't come close to making that many appearances, none were taken in the top 10 like the former Clemson pass-rusher. To make it worse, Pro Bowl edge rushers Josh Allen (seventh overall) and Brian Burns (16th overall) were called shortly after Ferrell, who never had more than five sacks in a season for Las Vegas.Los Angeles ChargersBest pick: Justin Herbert. This came down to Herbert and Joey Bosa, but the star quarterback has an advantage thanks to his promising future. The No. 6 pick in 2020, Herbert set several rookie records and earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. His 114 career touchdown passes rank fourth in the NFL over the past four seasons. Granted, there's a lot of pressure on him to deliver moving forward after two relatively down years, but few passers are as skilled as the 26-year-old.Worst pick: Kenneth Murray. With Murray, Jerry Tillery, and Forrest Lamp in their draft history, picking L.A.'s worst selection wasn't easy. But the Chargers traded a pair of Day 2 picks to go up in the 2020 draft and take Murray 23rd overall in the same class as Herbert. Those picks were later used by New England on starting defensive back Kyle Dugger (37th overall) and by Baltimore on All-Pro defensive lineman Justin Madubuike (71st overall). Meanwhile, Murray lacked consistency in the middle of Los Angeles' defense. The Chargers declined the fifth-year option on the linebacker's contract in 2023 and let him sign elsewhere in free agency this year.Miami DolphinsBest pick: Xavien Howard. A second-round pick in 2016, Howard is one of few players drafted by the Dolphins over the last decade who exceeded expectations and became a franchise cornerstone. The four-time Pro Bowler - who was released by Miami this year after eight seasons - earned two All-Pro selections and led the league in interceptions twice in his career. His 29 picks and 95 pass breakups rank second and fourth, respectively, in the NFL since 2016.Worst pick: Charles Harris. This came down to edge rusher Harris or corner Noah Igbinoghene. But the former was a higher overall selection (22nd versus 30th), and Miami passed on All-Pro edge T.J. Watt to choose Harris. The Missouri product played only three seasons and had 3.5 sacks in Miami before being traded to Atlanta for a seventh-round selection.New England PatriotsBest pick: James White. White retired in 2022 after eight seasons in New England with three championships under his belt. A running back with premier pass-catching ability, the 2014 fourth-round pick was one of Tom Brady's favorite weapons and is mostly known for his spectacular performance in Super Bowl LI when he set single-game Super Bowl records for catches (14) and points scored (20). The Wisconsin product played hero in that Big Game by scoring a walk-off touchdown in overtime.Worst pick: N'Keal Harry. The Patriots took Harry 32nd overall in 2019, and they have to regret that pick - as they probably do with most of their first-rounders under Bill Belichick. Seven wide receivers drafted after Harry in 2019 earned at least one Pro Bowl selection. Meanwhile, the Arizona State product averaged only 19 catches, 200 yards, and one touchdown per year in three seasons in New England before being traded.New York JetsBest pick: Quinnen Williams. This was a close call between Williams and Sauce Gardner, but the former gets the nod for being with the team for five seasons against Gardner's two. Williams has exceeded the high expectations around him as the 2019 third overall pick and was rewarded with a four-year, $96-million extension last year. A complete and disruptive interior defensive lineman, the Alabama product claimed a pair of Pro Bowl berths and a first-team All-Pro selection while racking up 17.5 sacks and 60 pressures over the last two seasons, according to Football Reference.Worst pick: Zach Wilson. Between Wilson, Sam Darnold, and Christian Hackenberg, N.Y. hasn't had any success drafting QBs. Hackenberg never played a game for the team but was only a second-rounder in 2016. Darnold joined after the Jets traded up three spots to draft him at No. 3 in 2018, but at least the club got a Day 2 pick in return after trading him to Carolina three years later. Meanwhile, Wilson was a colossal disappointment as the second overall pick in 2021. Originally viewed as a top prospect, the BYU product threw for 23 touchdowns against 25 interceptions while completing just 57% of his passes in three seasons. The Jets - who went 12-21 with Wilson under center - recently traded the 24-year-old to Denver.Pittsburgh SteelersBest pick: T.J. Watt. Pittsburgh landing Watt 30th overall in 2017 is one of the best picks of the last decade. Since entering the league, the Wisconsin product has amassed an NFL-high 96.5 sacks while earning four first-team All-Pro nods. He's also claimed one Defensive Player of the Year honor and ranked in the top three for that award on three other occasions. There just hasn't been a more productive edge rusher than Watt, who's led the league in sacks in three of the last four seasons and tied a single-season record with 22.5 sacks in 2021. Michael Owens / Getty Images Sport / GettyWorst pick: Devin Bush. Artie Burns and Kenny Pickett were also considered, but the fact that the Steelers moved up 10 spots and gave up first-, second-, and third-round selections to draft an off-ball linebacker at No. 10 in 2019 makes the Bush pick a lot worse. The Michigan product stood out as a rookie, but after sustaining a torn ACL in Year 2, he lacked consistency and eventually had the fifth-year option on his rookie deal declined.Tennessee TitansBest pick: Derrick Henry. Turning a second-round pick into one of the greatest players in team history sounds like a good deal. Drafted at No. 45 in 2016, Henry didn't break out until his third season. The Alabama product then went on to become the sport's most dominant running back for years. A four-time Pro Bowler, he's led the league in yards and touchdowns on the ground twice and is just one of eight NFL players to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season. The 30-year-old, who joined Baltimore this year, ranks second in Titans history with 9,502 rushing yards and first with 90 rushing TDs.Worst pick: Isaiah Wilson. Once a dominant offensive tackle at Georgia, Wilson appeared in just one game in the NFL for Tennessee after being drafted 29th overall in 2020. He left football due to several issues, including a DUI arrest, violation of team rules, and multiple suspensions. He's arguably the greatest bust in Titans history.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the 2024 NFL Draft just around the corner, we're looking at every team's best and worst picks over the last decade, which covers the drafts between 2014-23.AFC | NFCArizona CardinalsBest pick: Budda Baker. Arizona had four top-10 picks in the last decade, but none have accomplished more than Baker, a major steal at No. 36 overall in 2017. In seven NFL seasons, the Washington product has claimed six Pro Bowl nods and two first-team All-Pro berths. He's one of football's premier and hardest-hitting safeties.Worst pick: Josh Rosen. Once a star in a talented 2018 quarterback draft class, Rosen is one of the league's biggest busts. The Cardinals traded up and used the 10th pick on the former UCLA passer that year. It didn't pay off, as Rosen posted a 3-10 record with 11 touchdowns to 14 interceptions in his first - and only - season with the team. Arizona traded him to the Miami Dolphins during the 2019 offseason after drafting Kyler Murray at No. 1 overall. The Cardinals at least received a second-round choice as part of the Rosen deal. Mark J. Rebilas / USA TODAY SportsAtlanta FalconsBest pick: Grady Jarrett. The Falcons struck gold when they drafted Jarrett 137th overall in 2015. Not only did the Clemson product establish himself as a cornerstone of Atlanta's defense, but he became one of the NFL's most respected tackles. Jarrett is the only DT of his draft class who's earned a Pro Bowl berth. He's also earned a second-team All-Pro selection while playing 135 games. Not bad for a former fifth-round pick.Worst pick: Takk McKinley. McKinley's best moment with the Falcons occurred ... when he walked on stage carrying a framed photograph of his late grandmother during the draft. The UCLA product lacked consistency on the field, never producing more than seven sacks in a single season. Atlanta waived the 2017 No. 26 pick midway through his fourth campaign after 49 appearances and 17.5 sacks.Carolina PanthersBest pick: Christian McCaffrey. Most of Carolina's recent draft standouts aren't with the team anymore, including McCaffrey. But the 2017 No. 8 pick was already an established star before the Panthers traded him to the 49ers midway through the 2022 season. McCaffrey earned a first-team All-Pro berth after leading the league in scrimmage yards and total touchdowns in 2019. The Stanford product holds the Panthers' single-season record for catches (116) and ranks fifth in franchise history with 50 scrimmage TDs despite playing just 64 games.Worst pick: Vernon Butler. It's too early to go with 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young, so Butler gets the nod. The 2016 No. 30 overall pick played 52 games and had just one good season for the Panthers, amassing six sacks and three forced fumbles in 2019. Butler wasn't a complete disaster as a member of Carolina's D-line rotation for four years, but things are made worse for the Louisiana Tech product considering the Chiefs drafted All-Pro lineman Chris Jones seven picks later as the next DT off the board that year.Chicago BearsBest pick: Eddie Jackson. Talent-wise, Roquan Smith was the top player drafted by the Bears over the last decade. But the star linebacker played just four-plus seasons with the team before being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Jackson made 100 appearances across seven seasons in Chicago, with the club selecting him in the fourth round in 2017 as only the 12th safety off the board. With 15 career interceptions, he was one of football's most dangerous defensive backs in his prime. The Alabama product, who's currently unsigned, has earned two Pro Bowl berths and a first-team All-Pro nod.Worst pick: Mitchell Trubisky. The Trubisky selection alone was far from great (to put it nicely). The former North Carolina quarterback had moments in Chicago and even started two playoff games. But he was never the franchise QB the Bears expected after trading up from third to second overall to select him in 2017. In addition to Trubisky's struggles, he'll always be linked to three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, the next QB taken in that class at No. 10 by Kansas City.Dallas CowboysBest pick: Dak Prescott. This pick was easy given where Prescott was drafted and what he's become. Granted, former first-rounders like Zack Martin and Micah Parsons are also great Dallas selections, but Prescott is an established franchise QB who entered the league as a fourth-round compensatory pick in 2016 (135th overall). The former Offensive Rookie of the Year led the NFL in touchdown passes in 2023 and finished second for MVP. Though the 30-year-old hasn't gotten the Cowboys over the hump in the playoffs, he ranks third in franchise history in passing yards and second in TDs.Worst pick: Taco Charlton. The Michigan product, drafted 28th overall in 2017, is one of few Cowboys first-rounders who didn't have an impact in the last decade. Charlton didn't even make it through his rookie contract, released by Dallas in 2019 after only 27 appearances and four sacks. The Cowboys had considered selecting T.J. Watt in 2017 but instead took Charlton because they thought he'd be a better fit in then-defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's scheme. Dallas couldn't have been more wrong. Watt went to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 30.Detroit LionsBest pick: Amon-Ra St. Brown. Not often a Day 3 pick becomes an All-Pro, but that's the case with St. Brown, who made the list despite having only played three NFL seasons. The USC product has significantly improved each year since being selected 112th overall in 2021. Sixteen (!) wide receivers were drafted before him, and St. Brown can name all of them. Already one of the sport's most reliable pass-catchers, the 24-year-old recorded 119 receptions for 1,515 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 to earn his second Pro Bowl berth and first first-team All-Pro nod. Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images Sport / GettyWorst pick: Jeff Okudah. Drafting Okudah third overall in 2020 seemed right, but the talented corner didn't work out in Detroit. The Ohio State product battled multiple injuries, missed 25 games, and recorded only two interceptions before being traded to Atlanta for a fifth-round pick in 2023. He recently signed with the Houston Texans.Green Bay PackersBest pick: Davante Adams. A receiver rarely enters the league as a second-round pick and builds a career worthy of Hall of Fame consideration. Adams, taken 53rd overall as the ninth wideout off the board in 2014, earned five Pro Bowl berths with Green Bay and caught 669 passes for 8,121 yards and 73 touchdowns before being traded to the Raiders in 2022. As part of the deal, the Packers received a first- and second-round pick, which they later turned into linebacker Quay Walker and promising receiver Christian Watson.Worst pick: Josh Jackson. There were high expectations surrounding Green Bay's secondary after it selected Jaire Alexander (18th overall) and Jackson (45th) with its first picks in 2018. While Alexander became an elite corner, Jackson couldn't make a big impact in the pros. The Iowa product recorded eight interceptions in his final college year but didn't register any picks in 42 appearances with the Packers before being traded to the Giants after just three seasons.Los Angeles RamsBest pick: Aaron Donald. With Cooper Kupp and, most recently, Puka Nacua, the Rams have succeeded at finding mid- and late-round draft studs. That said, landing Donald - arguably the greatest defensive player in NFL history - at No. 13 in 2014 changed the franchise. The Pitt product, who retired this offseason, earned 10 Pro Bowl berths, eight first-team All-Pro nods, and three Defensive Player of the Year awards in 10 seasons. Donald also helped L.A. make two Super Bowl appearances, winning one.Worst pick: Greg Robinson. The Rams landed a future Hall of Famer in Donald in 2014, but they had a big miss that year 11 picks earlier by taking Robinson second overall. The then-highly touted offensive tackle out of Auburn started three seasons for L.A. before being traded for a sixth-round pick. Robinson didn't come close to living up to the hype in a class that produced several superstars.Minnesota VikingsBest pick: Justin Jefferson. This reaction from the Vikings when the Eagles took Jalen Reagor over Jefferson says it all. Minnesota entered the 2020 draft looking for a top receiver after trading Stefon Diggs, and landing Jefferson 22nd overall is proving to be a franchise-changing move for the Vikings. In four NFL seasons, the LSU product has topped 1,000 yards each year while claiming three All-Pro nods. Jefferson also led the league in catches and receiving yards in 2022 to claim Offensive Player of the Year. Arguably the NFL's most valuable non-quarterback, Jefferson has averaged 98.3 yards per game, a league record among receivers with 200-plus career catches.Worst pick: Laquon Treadwell. Minnesota made a splash with Jefferson in 2020, but the team missed big on another wide receiver four years earlier. There were high expectations around Treadwell - the 23rd selection in 2016 - but the Ole Miss product left the Vikings with 65 receptions for 701 yards and two touchdowns in 53 appearances across four seasons.New Orleans SaintsBest pick: Alvin Kamara. The Tennessee product leads all players selected by the Saints since 2014 with five Pro Bowl nods. He's also claimed two All-Pro berths and the 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. An explosive dual-threat running back, Kamara has amassed at least 1,100 scrimmage yards each year since entering the NFL, and his 78 total touchdowns rank fourth in the league since 2017. Kamara hasn't been as productive in recent years, but landing him at No. 67 overall was a major steal for a great 2017 New Orleans draft class.Worst pick: Stanley Jean-Baptiste. Yes, the Saints have former first-rounders who can be considered busts. Although Jean-Baptiste was only a second-round pick in 2014 (58th overall), the 6-foot-3 defensive back didn't do anything for New Orleans. The Nebraska product - who drew pre-draft comparisons with Richard Sherman - spent one season with the Saints and played only eight defensive snaps, a horrendous return from a Day 2 selection.New York GiantsBest pick: Odell Beckham Jr. OBJ spent only five years with the Giants after being drafted 12th overall in 2014, but his impact on the team was absurd. The former OROY quickly became a household name by earning a Pro Bowl selection and breaking multiple records in his first three seasons. Beckham also posted one of the most iconic NFL moments ever with his one-handed touchdown catch against Dallas. New York ultimately traded Beckham to the Cleveland Browns for a huge package. As disappointing as that deal was for Giants fans, it resulted in a first-round pick that would later become All-Pro defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence, arguably N.Y.'s second-best pick over the last decade. Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports / ReutersWorst pick: Kadarius Toney. This one still haunts Giants fans. New York has been looking for a dynamic receiver for years and thought it had one in Toney. However, the 2021 No. 20 overall pick played just 12 games before being traded to Kansas City. The Florida product was a distraction, and there were even questions about his commitment to the Giants. Receiver and pass-rusher were two of N.Y.'s main needs in 2021, and the club decided to trade from No. 11 to No. 20 before taking Toney and passed on the opportunity to draft All-Pro Micah Parsons, who went to Dallas at No. 12.Philadelphia EaglesBest pick: Jalen Hurts. Nobody really understood why the Eagles took Hurts 53rd overall in 2020, as they were looking to compete for a Super Bowl with Wentz and fresh off signing him to a four-year extension. Fast-forward four years, and Hurts has compiled a 34-17 record as a starter, claimed two Pro Bowl berths, and finished second for MVP in 2022. Hurts and his standout rushing ability have made Philadelphia contenders in the NFC and helped the team make a Super Bowl LVII appearance.Worst pick: Jalen Reagor. With 64 catches, 695 yards, and three TDs in two seasons, Reagor's time in Philly was a major disappointment after he joined as the 2020 No. 21 selection. But this pick gets worse considering how much wide receiver talent the Eagles missed by taking Reagor. The Vikings drafted Justin Jefferson with the next pick, and the likes of Brandon Aiyuk, Tee Higgins, and Michael Pittman Jr. were selected in the next 13 slots that year. Fans in Philly won't forget about this one anytime soon.San Francisco 49ersBest pick: Brock Purdy. San Francisco's recent history includes a franchise cornerstone who was a can't-miss prospect (Nick Bosa) and huge steals from later rounds (Fred Warner, George Kittle). But as good as those guys are, Purdy has to be the choice here. Finding a reliable starting QB with the last pick of the draft is absurd. The 2022 "Mr. Irrelevant" helped expand the team's Super Bowl window while becoming an extremely efficient passer. The 24-year-old was an MVP finalist last year and led San Francisco to a Super Bowl appearance. Some still think Purdy's success is purely a product of Kyle Shanahan's system, but the Niners finding a capable starting passer with the 262nd overall pick could go down as one of the biggest steals in NFL history.Worst pick: Trey Lance. Not only did the 49ers select Lance third overall in 2021, but they traded three first-round picks to move up for the quarterback that year in arguably the worst deal in franchise history. Lance spent most of his rookie campaign on the bench and started only two games in 2022 before suffering a season-ending injury. He never played for San Francisco again, with the club sending him to Dallas for a fourth-round pick in 2023.Seattle SeahawksBest pick: DK Metcalf. It came down to 2015 third-round receiver Tyler Lockett and Metcalf, who's on track to become the Seahawks' most accomplished wideout since Hall of Famer Steve Largent. A former second-round choice, Metcalf is one of several Pro Bowl wideouts from the 2019 class. The Ole Miss product - who's earned a second-team All-Pro berth - has amassed 5,332 yards and 43 touchdowns on 372 career catches in just five years. He set a Seattle single-season record with 1,303 yards in 2020.Worst pick: Malik McDowell. The Seahawks traded out of Round 1 and selected McDowell with their first pick in 2017 at No. 35 despite pre-draft concerns about the defensive lineman's work ethic and attitude. McDowell was supposed to be a key member in the club's rebuilding of their defensive line, but he didn't play a single snap for them. An offseason ATV accident sidelined the Michigan State product in Year 1, and Seattle released him in 2018 after multiple arrests.Tampa Bay BuccaneersBest pick: Mike Evans. The Texas A&M product entered the NFL surrounded by high expectations as the No. 7 pick in 2014 but lived up to that hype and became the greatest receiver in Buccaneers history. Evans helped the team win Super Bowl LV and holds every major Tampa Bay receiving record. Most notably, the five-time Pro Bowler has posted a record 10 straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career. Evans also earned an All-Pro nod in 2023, showing he still has something left in the tank ahead of his age-31 season.Worst pick: Roberto Aguayo. The Bucs have missed on a few early draft picks in recent years, but none worse than taking a kicker (!) in the second round (59th overall) in 2016. At the time, Aguayo was the first kicker taken in the first two rounds since 2005. The Florida State product converted only 71% of his field-goal attempts as a rookie - the lowest rate in the NFL that year - before being released in 2017 after just one season. Grant Halverson / Getty Images Sport / GettyWashington CommandersBest pick: Terry McLaurin. It's crazy that 11 wide receivers were called in the 2019 draft before Washington took McLaurin 76th overall. The Ohio State product - who signed a three-year, $68-million extension in 2022 - is one of the sport's best weapons in contested catches and the only Washington player ever to post four straight seasons with 1,000-plus yards. Not even the team's inconsistency at quarterback seems to be an issue for "Scary Terry."Worst pick: Derrius Guice. Washington selected Guice in the second round in 2018 (59th overall), but knee injuries and off-field issues marred the LSU product's NFL stint. Guice missed his rookie season due to a torn ACL and played just five games for the Commanders before being released in 2020.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they've signed head coach Andy Reid, general manager Brett Veach, and team president Mark Donovan to contract extensions.It was reported in February that Reid and Veach were expected to begin negotiating new deals after the Super Bowl. Reid, 66, is now the NFL's highest-paid head coach and is signed through 2029, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Veach reportedly is also signed through the end of the decade.Kansas City topped the San Francisco 49ers in overtime to lift the Lombardi Trophy for a second straight year."Mark, Brett, and Andy have achieved historic success together, and we are thrilled that they will continue in their roles for many years to come," Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt said in a statement Monday. "Individually, Mark, Brett, and Andy each represent the best in the National Football League at their respective positions, and together, they make up one of the finest leadership teams in all of professional sports."They have been tremendous leaders for this organization on and off the field, and we look forward to their continued success in the years ahead."The Chiefs are 100-34, including the playoffs, since Donovan, Veach, and Reid all began working together in 2017. Kansas City has also won seven straight AFC West titles and made four Super Bowl appearances, winning three under their watch.One of the NFL's most respected and creative offensive coaches, Reid has helped the Chiefs build a juggernaut along with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, whom Veach and Co. drafted 10th overall in 2017.Mahomes reacted to the news Monday on social media:

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp is confident he can return to his best form in 2024 after battling multiple injuries over the last two seasons."I don't know if I would be still playing if I didn't think that was still who I was," Kupp said Friday, according to team reporter Stu Jackson. "That is who I believe myself to be. I'm counting on myself to get there for my teammates, that's the player they're counting on to be there on Sundays, and I believe the work that I do, how I prepare, all that stuff's going to be there to be the productive player that I know that I am."Kupp last played a full season in 2021 when he claimed the rare receiving triple crown by leading the NFL in catches (145), yards (1,947), and touchdown receptions (16). The former Offensive Player of the Year then helped the Rams lift the Lombardi Trophy and was named Super Bowl MVP. He also set several playoff records that year, including the most catches in a single postseason (33) and most receiving yards combined between the regular season and playoffs (2,425).The 2017 third-round pick hasn't been fully healthy lately, however. An ankle injury limited him to nine games in 2022, and he missed the first four games of the 2023 season due to a hamstring ailment. The 30-year-old has caught 134 passes for 1,549 yards and 11 touchdowns in 21 appearances over the last two years."Efficiency is a big thing for me," Kupp said. "The more efficient you can play saves more down the line for you. Don't do more than you have to, so that you can do more when you need to. That's kind of the mantra I live by with that.""I look forward to being able to go out there this year and play some good football," he added.The Rams haven't won a playoff game since their Super Bowl LVI victory. Los Angeles missed the postseason in 2022 and lost to the Detroit Lions in the wild-card round last season.With a healthier Kupp and Puka Nacua entering his second NFL season, Sean McVay's outfit boasts one of football's most reliable duos. Nacua set rookie single-season records with 105 receptions and 1,486 yards in 2023 en route to earning a second-team All-Pro berth. He also caught six touchdowns.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Stitcher.In this episode, Boone is joined by Thor Nystrom of FantasyPros to discuss his favorite landing spots for some of the top NFL draft prospects.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch wants Brandon Aiyuk to remain with the franchise for the long haul."Our wish is he is here for the rest of his career," Lynch said Monday, according to Clayton Holloway of NFL Network. "We are working through that."Aiyuk's agent shut down rumors that his client requested a trade from the 49ers earlier this month. Aiyuk has been seeking a contract extension since the end of the 2023 season.Lynch also seemingly confirmed that he's received trade calls for the wideout but downplayed their impact."Sure," Lynch added. "We receive calls for a lot of players."The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his rookie contract and said in March, "I'm trying to get what I deserve."Lynch noted that he and the receiver are having "good talks," according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows.Aiyuk had the best season of his career in 2023, recording a career-high 1,342 yards on 75 catches.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback Matt Ryan announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday following a prolific 15 seasons in the league.

The Denver Broncos unveiled their new jerseys for the 2024 season on Monday, including a 1977-inspired throwback set.

theScore's prospect rankings series takes a position-by-position look at the top players in the 2024 NFL Draft.Top 50

theScore's prospect rankings series takes a position-by-position look at the top players in the 2024 NFL Draft.Top 50

theScore's prospect rankings series takes a position-by-position look at the top players in the 2024 NFL Draft.Top 50

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel didn't give star receiver Tyreek Hill any preferential treatment during the team's wild-card-round game against the Kansas City Chiefs.The Pro Bowl receiver says he was called out in front of the team following a play in which he was manhandled by Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed and knocked to the ground."He called me out," Hill said on a recent appearance on the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast. "He like, 'Reek, bro, you're supposed to be the f---ing best player in the f---ing league and you got this guy putting hands all over you like that. Man, we pay you all this money for what?' And for me, I love shit like that, because I'm gonna take that shit to heart and I'm gonna get better from it."Although Hill was taken to task in front of the entire team, the star wideout appreciated the accountability."If he's not saying nothing, the other guys in the locker room, they're gonna look at it as, 'Oh, if Reek can do it, I can do it,' and that's not getting the team better," Hill said. "I need everyone to get better."Hill finished the game with five catches on eight targets for 62 yards and scored the Dolphins' lone touchdown in the 26-7 loss.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is an excellent example of a late-round selection who can change the course of a franchise.Here are 10 under-the-radar prospects who could outperform their 2024 draft projections and become high-impact pros:Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon Thearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / GettyFranklin is getting second-round love from some analysts, but he's become a forgotten name in a loaded wide receiver class. His 5.1 yards per route run (minimum 90 targets) in 2023 against single coverage ranks fourth in college football over the last five years, only behind DeVonta Smith, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, according to Jonathan Macri of PFF.Franklin is lethal down the field, as he recorded a 30-plus-yard touchdown reception in 12 of 13 contests last season. He posted a 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine and performs much quicker on tape. The 21-year-old consistently runs past defenders and has tremendous production to back it up. Over the last two campaigns, he had 2,274 yards for a Pac-12-leading 23 touchdowns. Franklin also broke Oregon's receiving yard record in 2023. A wide receiver with this profile and production rarely makes it out of the second round.T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyTampa is one of the most physical cornerbacks in this class, and his tape is littered with impressive pass breakups in traffic and big hits that make you jump out of your seat. The 22-year-old was initially recruited to play wide receiver at Iowa State but switched to defense and became one of the country's best cornerbacks. Tampa had a 20.7 forced incompletion percentage in 2022, ranking in the 98th percentile, per Trevor Sikkema of PFF.He had a solid 2023 campaign, racking up nine passes defended and two interceptions while only allowing a 54.8 passer rating when targeted. Tampa is listed at 6-feet, 194 pounds with a 75 5/8 wingspan, one of the longest in this cornerback class. His 4.58 40-yard dash dropped him down boards, but he's a player every general manager should want on their team.Isaiah Adams, OL, Illinois Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyAdams is an offensive line coach's dream, as he can play multiple positions across the line. He started 12 games at left guard and one at left tackle in 2022, securing an 81.1 run block grade from PFF, one of the highest out of any offensive lineman that season.In 2023, he started 10 games for the Fighting Illini at right tackle. The 6-foot-4, 315-pounder has a ferocity to his game, which you love seeing from a young lineman. His long arms help him get on defenders fast and get set in pass protection quickly. Adams started his college career in Canada before transferring to Garden City Community College. His journey to the NFL displays toughness, and he started all 25 games he was eligible for at Illinois.Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina G Fiume / Getty Images Sport / GettyI'm baffled that Gray isn't getting more attention. The Charlotte native has been a full-time starter for North Carolina since 2021, totaling 366 tackles in 37 starts over the last three seasons. He exploded in his junior year, racking up 145 tackles (leading the ACC), 12 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles. Gray followed that up with five sacks and 121 tackles in his senior year.Gray is also one of the better coverage linebackers in this class, having defended 18 passes and intercepted five in college. Playing linebacker in the NFL requires tremendous instincts, and Gray flashes that ability on tape. His frame isn't ideal at 6-foot-1 and 234 pounds, but he plays bigger than his size and has all the tools to be a long-term starting linebacker in the NFL.Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame Michael Miller/ISI Photos / Getty Images Sport / GettyIf you like big, thumping running backs, let me introduce you to Estime. He's one of the youngest players in this draft class, as he won't be 21 until September. Estime sat behind Kyren Williams in his freshman year but took off in 2022. As a 19-year-old sophomore, Estime ran for 920 yards (team lead) and 11 touchdowns. He excelled in his junior campaign, exploding for 1,341 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 6.4 yards per carry.The Notre Dame product is 5-foot-11, 233 pounds, and built like a middle linebacker. His size and athleticism helped him rank third in the FBS in 2023 with 14 carries of 20-plus yards. He ran a 4.71 40-yard dash at the combine but improved that time with a 4.61 run at his pro day. Estime will become a fan favorite wherever he lands.Kamren Kinchens, S, Miami Eston Parker/ISI Photos / Getty Images Sport / GettyKinchens is getting crushed for his combine performance, but scouts and analysts shouldn't overlook his tremendous college career. As a freshman, the 21-year-old started the final five games for the Hurricanes at safety. As a sophomore, Kinchens became one of the best safeties in the country, totaling 59 tackles and an ACC-leading six interceptions in 12 starts.The 21-year-old is the only player in college football with double-digit combined picks over the last two years. He tracks the ball well, knows when to break on receivers, and is a polished tackler, which will translate to the next level. He's been the vocal leader of Miami's defense and didn't commit a penalty over his last 21 games. Kinchens is still very young, but he has excellent instincts that should make him a starting safety in the NFL.Malik Washington, WR, Virginia Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyWashington transferred to Virginia in his final year of college and took the ACC by storm. He racked up 1,426 yards (fourth in FBS) on 110 receptions (led the FBS) with nine touchdowns in 2023. The 5-foot-8, 191-pounder plays way bigger than his size. Washington isn't afraid of going over the middle and consistently runs over defenders, finishing first in forced missed tackles (35) out of any wideout in the FBS.The 23-year-old's long speed could be better, but his 4.47 40-yard dash suggests he can beat defenders deep in the NFL. Washington's 1,426 receiving yards in 2023 accounted for 47% of the Cavaliers' total receiving output. He single-handedly carried Virginia's offense, and only Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers had more 20-plus-yard receptions last campaign.Jalyx Hunt, Edge, Houston Christian Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyHunt is one of the most fascinating prospects in this class. He played safety at Cornell while listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds. After three years with the Big Red, he transferred to Houston Christian and played outside linebacker. Hunt excelled at his new position, racking up a combined 20.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks over the last two seasons.The 23-year-old won the SLC Defensive Player of the Year Award in his senior year and has elite burst off the line that you can't teach. He's now 6-foot-3, 252 pounds with an 82 3/4 wingspan, and he can still add more weight to his frame. His testing numbers make him an intriguing NFL prospect, as he ran a 4.64 40-yard dash and tied for the best broad jump of any edge rusher in the class.Jordan Magee, LB, Temple Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / GettyA former high school quarterback, Magee has the combination of athleticism, starting experience, and production you want from a potential Day 3 linebacker. Magee started 32 games for Temple and earned second-team all-AAC honors in 2023. He led the team in tackles (80), tackles for loss (14), and produced 3.5 sacks. He had the third-fastest 10-yard split among linebackers at the combine, and the quick speed flashes on tape.The 23-year-old doesn't have excellent ball production, but he looks comfortable in coverage and has the athleticism to move smoothly in the back end of the defense. He earned team captain honors in back-to-back seasons while leading the Owls' defense. Magee has impressive tape, and if it weren't for the biceps injury he suffered in mid-November, he might be higher on many teams' boards.Tanor Bortolini, OL, Wisconsin Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyBortolini had a historic NFL combine, posting the third-fastest three-cone drill time of any offensive lineman in history. After recording the second-fastest 40-yard dash and 10-yard split times in 2023, it's safe to say Bortolini is a rare interior lineman prospect. The 21-year-old has started 28 games for the Badgers over the last four seasons and has played every offensive line position aside from left tackle during that stretch.Bortolini allowed only one sack and two quarterback hits last season as a center on 497 pass-block snaps, per PFF, and has only surrendered two sacks in his entire college career. The Wisconsin product will have to put on some weight at the next level as he struggles with bigger interior defensive linemen, but he has rare athletic ability.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos have received multiple trade inquiries regarding wide receiver Courtland Sutton, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.However, the Broncos don't plan to move Sutton, Fowler adds. The 28-year-old is skipping voluntary workouts due to his contract situation.General manager George Paton said he and head coach Sean Payton have spoken with Sutton, who's "in a good place," according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports.Sutton has two seasons remaining on a four-year, $60.8-million contract extension signed in 2021. His base salary in 2024 is $13 million, but only $2 million is fully guaranteed. Sutton currently sits 22nd in highest salaries among receivers, per Over The Cap.The SMU product led the team in receiving yards (772) and set a career high in touchdowns with 10 last year. He's had at least 90 targets and 58 receptions in three straight seasons but hasn't eclipsed 1,000 yards since 2019.Denver has $17.8 million in cap space, according to Spotrac. The club enters the NFL draft with eight selections but only two top-80 picks. Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci are the only quarterbacks currently on the roster.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jim Harbaugh is a man of his word.The ex-Michigan coach made good on a bet with his former players by getting a "15-0" tattoo ahead of the Wolverines' national championship ring ceremony Saturday.

The 20th wide receiver drafted in 2023 made the biggest splash. Puka Nacua became Matthew Stafford's top target when Cooper Kupp was injured to start the season. The Rams fifth-rounder set NFL rookie records for catches (105) and yards gained (1,486). Nacua's acrobatic grabs inside the teeth of the defense lengthened the runtime of his year-end highlight montage to almost 15 minutes.Tank Dell clicked with C.J. Stroud, the breakout quarterback who trumped Nacua in the Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. The evasiveness of Dell, the Texans' third-round pick, helped him beat coverages as one of the league's lightest wideouts. Dell put up 145-yard and 149-yard performances and scored in four straight games before a fibula fracture ended his season in December.Green Bay's receiving nucleus - four wideouts drafted in Rounds 2-5 over the past couple of years - joined Jordan Love in Southern California last offseason to run routes and bond. The group gelled on the fly during Love's first season as the Packers' starter. A rookie, Jayden Reed, was the leading playmaker for a team on the rise. Love didn't need a veteran supporting cast to upset the Cowboys in the playoffs.In Minnesota, Jordan Addison sprinted to the end zone to snare 10 touchdown passes. In Baltimore, Zay Flowers' impressive output strengthened Lamar Jackson's MVP candidacy. Another new pro, Rashee Rice, reliably got open for Patrick Mahomes to find during the Chiefs' march to Super Bowl LVIII. Gems unearthed at all stages of the draft shone in focal roles.Their collective readiness to thrive was unique. Last year, receivers authored 10 of the 33 strongest rookie seasons as measured by approximate value, Pro Football Reference's catchall performance stat. Seven rookie offensive linemen recorded AV scores in this range, along with no more than four players from any other position.In today's NFL, competence, even stardom, is promptly attainable at wideout. Seven receivers over the past five years - Nacua, A.J. Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle, and Garrett Wilson - cleared 1,000 yards as rookies. Budding stars who narrowly fell short of 1,000, from Tee Higgins to CeeDee Lamb to DeVonta Smith to Amon-Ra St. Brown, still helped rookie production accelerate in the period.Even in this context, the 2024 draft class looks special. The headliners are Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., son and namesake of the Colts legend; LSU star Malik Nabers; and Rome Odunze of Washington. An early run on those wideouts, as well as the top quarterbacks, is expected when the first round proceeds Thursday in Detroit.Observers think the class is deep, too."You might draft a guy in the third or fourth round, or maybe even fifth, who has first- or second-round talent," said David Robinson, a private wide receivers coach in Dallas who trains NFL clientele and prospects. "It means teams are getting a bargain."Ahead of the draft, theScore asked authorities on the subject - draft analysts, trainers like Robinson, and a college position coach - to explain why receivers get good so fast. A range of controllable and external factors drive the trend. Developments at all levels of the sport enhanced skill and pro preparedness in recent years.Puka Nacua. Harry How / Getty ImagesMarvin Harrison Jr. Rich Schultz / Getty ImagesThe spread of seven-on-seven passing drills, camps, leagues, and tournaments increased a young wideout's opportunities to sharpen his craft. The noncontact variation of the game declutters the field and spotlights the receiver-cornerback battle. Route-runners learn tricks of the trade, like jab steps, shoulder feints, and triple moves, that help them create separation and win reps."They get a chance to develop a lot quicker when they're doing these things before they get to college," Robinson said. "It's just like AAU basketball. When they can do something pretty much year-round, it enhances their confidence, timing, and routes."Routes grew more effective as offseason specialized training became prevalent over the past decade, said Brandon White, who trains the likes of Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Blending science with art, trainers refine a receiver's mechanics so he can make the most of his athleticism. They break down subtleties like chest and knee alignment, or how to properly stick a foot in the ground to spur a sudden, explosive cut.

As he looks for a new contract from the Dallas Cowboys, resetting the quarterback market isn't a must for Dak Prescott."I'm not trying to be the highest paid, necessarily," Prescott said Friday, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "We'll wait until negotiations begin. Obviously, I want to put this team in the best situation."He added: "I've been in this situation before, so it's OK, I'm fine."Prescott's contract expires at the end of the 2024 season and includes no-trade and no-tag clauses. He's scheduled to have a $55.4-million cap hit this year.Dallas and the star quarterback were expected to negotiate an extension this offseason. However, the Cowboys reportedly have yet to offer Prescott a new contract, and there's no indication that a deal is coming. It's unclear what's next for both sides, but the three-time Pro Bowler said he isn't thinking about next year."Honestly, I'm focused on the moment, on the now," Prescott said of his contract situation, per Machota. "Leaving that up to my agent and (Cowboys owner) Jerry (Jones) at this point, and when those begin, I'll be more involved."I've talked to Jerry, so I understand where we are, obviously, and Jerry has mentioned the same, so there's not any gray area in that sense. ... We had a great conversation that put us aligned and where we are and moving forward."A 2016 fourth-round pick, Prescott received the franchise tag in 2020 and 2021 before signing a four-year, $160-million extension with Dallas that included a then-record $66-million signing bonus in March 2021."I'm not going to say I fear being here or not. I don't fear either situation, to be candid with you," Prescott said Friday. "Right now, it's with the Dallas Cowboys. That's where I want to be, and that's where I am. That's the focus. After this season, we'll see where we're at."The Mississippi State product is coming off arguably the best season of his NFL career. Prescott led the league in completions (410) and touchdown passes (36) in 2023 to earn a second-team All-Pro berth and finish second in the MVP race.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach is happy his team was able to add Marquise Brown this offseason to address a major area of concern."Like every year, whether it's free agency or the draft, if there's an opportunity to add a playmaker for Pat (Mahomes), we're always going to be looking for those options," Veach said Friday, according to NFL.com's Nick Shook. "(We) played it out, so to speak, at some other positions. I think we were lucky that Hollywood's situation played out the way it did."Brown, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $11 million in March, figures to be a great fit in a Kansas City offense that struggled at wide receiver for most of last year. Although he failed to take the Arizona Cardinals' offense to the next level while battling injuries across the last two seasons, he recorded 91 catches and 1,008 yards as a Baltimore Raven in 2021.Brown suggested last month that he received more lucrative offers but couldn't pass on the opportunity to play for Mahomes and Co."He's going to be a great one-year addition for us, and he's going to set himself up nicely moving forward," Veach added. "I think we're excited, and like I said, every year is different and unique. I think with the resources we had available, we maximized what we can do this offseason."Brown, a former first-round pick of the Ravens, was traded to Arizona in 2022. He caught 118 passes for 1,283 yards and seven touchdowns across 26 appearances with the Cardinals.Kansas City led the NFL in dropped passes during the 2023 season. However, led by wideout Rashee Rice and tight end Travis Kelce, the team's receiving corps stepped up in the playoffs to help K.C. win its second straight Super Bowl.Kelce led the Chiefs with 93 receptions for 984 yards and five touchdowns in 2023.Rice caught a team-high seven TDs to go along with 938 yards. However, the second-year receiver's future is uncertain following his arrest on eight felony charges stemming from a multi-car crash in Dallas in late March.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Projected No. 1 pick Caleb Williams is thrilled about the prospect of playing for the Chicago Bears, who are widely expected to select the star quarterback first overall in the 2024 draft."Now that I want to play at one place for 20 years ... I want a place that loves ball. That's all I've heard about Chicago so far, which is exciting for me," Williams recently said on the "The Pivot Podcast."He added: "Really excited, if that's the place and that's the city, to light up and bring back and revive and make game days really fun."A former Heisman Trophy winner, Williams became the top prospect in this year's draft after a standout college career at Oklahoma and USC. The 22-year-old Williams has drawn comparisons to Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers due to his arm talent and ability to improvise. He hopes to follow in those former NFL MVP winners' footsteps."Makes you feel good," Williams said of the comparisons with Mahomes and Rodgers. "I mimic my game after, you know - it's like the Kobe-MJ thing - where you watch and you mimic. ... Trying things that Patrick Mahomes does, trying things that Tom Brady does."He added: "Like I said, sitting back, watching, learning, taking in what I can take in and adapt (it) to my game in my best way possible and make it my own. Some of it may look like some of what Pat does, some of what Aaron Rodgers does, because, I mean, they're the best, and to be the best you want to learn from the best. ... To get to where they are, winning Super Bowls, being MVPs, or throwing these crazy passes and things like that, is where I want to be."I want to win Super Bowls. I want to be up there with those guys competing versus them."Williams put on a show at his pro day last month in front of multiple Bears members, including head coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles.Chicago has been aggressive at improving its supporting cast. In the last 13 months, the team acquired star receivers D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen and used its 2023 first-round pick on offensive tackle Darnell Wright. The Bears also traded for defensive end Montez Sweat midway through last season.Eberflus' outfit posted a 7-10 record in 2023, up from 3-14 in 2022. The Bears, who also own the No. 9 choice this year, acquired the No. 1 overall pick from the Carolina Panthers.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Detroit Lions revealed their new uniforms on Thursday, sporting a modern twist on the current kits while also paying homage to the franchise's past.In addition to its traditional home and away jerseys, Detroit introduced the return of a black alternate jersey with a blue helmet. Among other noticeable changes is the updated number font, which has a new block visual similar to the Lions' uniforms in the 1980s and '90s. The team will also wear "Detroit" across their chest on the road for the first time in franchise history.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen thanked Stefon Diggs on Thursday during his first press conference since the star receiver was traded from Buffalo to the Houston Texans."It's definitely hard to part ways with a guy that's been very instrumental in our success here over the last four years," Allen said, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg.He added: "Obviously, I wish we can keep everybody. You know, we've made a lot of changes this offseason, lost a lot of veteran leadership, Stef being one of them. I guess that's the nature of the business. And going into Year 7 now, it's just kind of what it is. I don't get paid to make changes on the team. I get paid to be the best quarterback that I can be and try to lead the guys on this team."The Bills sent Diggs - their leading receiver the last four seasons - a 2024 sixth-round pick, and a 2025 fifth-rounder to the Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection (via the Minnesota Vikings). Buffalo will eat a record non-quarterback cap hit of $31.1 million in 2024 as part of the deal.Buffalo originally acquired Diggs in a trade with the Vikings in 2020, giving Allen a top No. 1 wideout before the signal-caller's third NFL season. Together, they formed one of the league's most productive duos as Diggs earned all of his four career Pro Bowl nods in Buffalo and Allen averaged 34 passing touchdowns.Allen said he'll always remember Diggs as "the receiver that helped me become the quarterback that I am today, and I'll always thank him for that.""I'll always love that guy like a brother. He meant a lot. Look at the statistics. The numbers don't lie," Allen added, per NFL.com's Kevin Patra.In addition to Diggs, the Bills lost Gabe Davis - their second-most targeted wideout in 2023 - to the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency. Buffalo's new-look wide receiver depth chart features Khalil Shakir and recently signed pass-catchers Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins. It also includes tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Thursday that Buffalo isn't desperate to find a like-for-like replacement for Diggs in this year's NFL draft. The AFC East club owns the 28th overall pick.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills aren't desperate to find a like-for-like replacement for Stefon Diggs after trading the Pro Bowl receiver to the Houston Texans."You'd love to have two guys out there that are No. 1s; you're always going to try to find the best players you can," Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said when asked Thursday if the Bills need a star receiver, according to Dan Fetes of 13WHAM. "No, what you need are guys that, in this offense, are smart, versatile, selfless, and can make the plays that their skill set allows them to make."Diggs led Buffalo in receiving yards in each of his four seasons with the club before being shipped out to Houston for a 2025 second-round pick in early April. While the 30-year-old was among the best wideouts in the NFL during his time in Buffalo, he was often seen as an off-field distraction amid rumors of discontent.Diggs' production and role in the offense diminished in the second half of last season, but his departure left the Super Bowl hopefuls with an underwhelming receiver group.The Bills added free agents Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins to a pass-catching unit also containing Khalil Shakir and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox.Before Beane's comments, it was speculated that Buffalo could be a prime candidate to trade up in the first round to secure a new top target for quarterback Josh Allen. The franchise holds the 28th overall selection.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Stitcher.In this episode, Boone is joined by Dane Brugler of The Athletic to discuss his thoughts heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

With the Chicago Bears all but certain to take Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall, the Washington Commanders are the first major pivot point of the 2024 NFL Draft.Commanders general manager Adam Peters said Thursday that he's expecting to stay at second overall, regardless of whether other teams are interested in acquiring the selection."We feel great about staying at No. 2," said Peters, according to ESPN's John Keim. "I don't see a whole lot of scenarios trading down."Peters said the Commanders are "real close" to deciding which player - widely expected to be a quarterback - to select in the first round, which will take place April 25.North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden Daniels are viewed as the most likely candidates to join Washington, while Michigan's J.J. McCarthy is a wild card after shooting up draft boards since the combine."We'll probably have a good idea what we're doing early next week," said Peters.Free-agent addition Marcus Mariota sits atop the Commanders' depth chart after 2023 starter Sam Howell was traded to the Seattle Seahawks and backup Jacoby Brissett left for the New England Patriots.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are willing to listen to trade offers ahead of next week's NFL draft, including those regarding their third overall selection."We're open to anything - moving up, moving down," Patriots director of scouting Eliot Wolf said Thursday. "We're open for business in the first round and in every round."We have some holes we feel like we need to fill in the draft. And we're a draft-and-develop team. The more picks we have the better. But if there's an opportunity to move up and strike, if the board recommends it, then we won't be afraid to pull the trigger on that, either."Wolf also said that while the team has engaged in trade discussions centered on their first-round pick, the Patriots are yet to field an enticing offer.The Patriots have several needs across the roster entering Jerod Mayo's head coaching debut next season, but the potential of adding a young quarterback has been widely speculated leading up to the opening round of the NFL draft on April 25.New England traded Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick, while veteran Jacoby Brissett was signed during free agency for his second stint with the franchise. Bailey Zappe and Nathan Rourke round out the QB depth chart.Quarterback talent headlines the 2024 draft class. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy are among the notable talents expected to have their names called early.Wolf dismissed the notion that the club's roster, which has undergone changes since Bill Belichick's dismissal, wouldn't be beneficial for a rookie passer, pointing out how the team addressed the offensive line by re-signing Mike Onwenu and adding Chukwuma Okorafor."I definitely feel like we can support (a rookie QB)," Wolf said.The depth at wide receiver remains an area of concern for the Patriots, though Wolf says the club has "good receivers we're excited about working with." New England re-signed Kendrick Bourne and brought in K.J. Osborn during free agency.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the NFL draft almost here, we're close to learning the landing spots for this year's prospects, which will have a major impact on their fantasy value.Updated rankings will be published following the draft, but here are my final dynasty rookie rankings before Roger Goodell announces the first pick.You can also follow the links below to see the dynasty trade values for veterans at each position.Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values

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The Los Angeles Chargers are signing former Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins to a one-year contract, his agency told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Dobbins reacted to the news on social media Wednesday:

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is eager to work with new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and wants more continuity at the position going forward."I think as a player, I definitely yearn for the sustainability and the consistency there," Hurts said, according to ESPN's Tim McManus. "As a quarterback, I yearn for those things in a playcaller and a quarterback coach because you kind of see how consistency in those areas can breed excellence."The two-time Pro Bowler's comments came as he spoke to the media for the first time since Brian Johnson, the Eagles' former OC and a family friend, was fired after one season with the franchise."I find myself in a situation very similar to college in terms of having a constantly revolving door in terms of coordinators and coaches. But I've always managed to have success in it, so that's always been a good thing, because you've been able to learn from people and apply it," Hurts said.Hurts, who began his collegiate career at Alabama and transferred to Oklahoma for his final year, had a different playcaller each season before turning pro. That trend was halted in 2021 and 2022, when the Eagles had Shane Steichen working alongside the dual-threat passer.Hurts flourished alongside Steichen, leading the Eagles to a 14-1 record in their second season together and an appearance in Super Bowl LVII. He assembled a MVP-worthy campaign, passing for 3,701 yards, 22 touchdowns, and six interceptions, with a 101.5 quarterback rating. He also added 760 rushing yards and 13 scores on the ground.Steichen was subsequently named the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, and Johnson was promoted from quarterbacks coach to OC ahead of the 2023 season.The Eagles finished seventh in points per game (25.5) that season and eighth in total yards per contest (354.4). Despite beginning the 2023 campaign with a 10-1 start, they lost six of their final seven regular-season contests and were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round.Hurts is excited to collaborate with Moore and see what the new foundation of the offense will be ahead of next season."I'm just all ears. I'm a sponge. I think there's some beauty in that. I'm just in sponge mode. I'm letting them do what it is they're going to do, and then we kind of adjust from there," Hurts said.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft cautioned Arthur Blank, his Atlanta Falcons counterpart, against hiring Bill Belichick in January, sources told ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham, and Jeremy Fowler."Robert called Arthur to warn him not to trust Bill," a source close to Belichick said.Belichick, the former Patriots coach who won six Super Bowls with the franchise, was widely perceived to be the front-runner for the Falcons' job this offseason. But Atlanta went in a different direction, hiring Raheem Morris after Blank and Belichick met on the owner's yacht.A spokesperson for Kraft denied that the owner said anything negative about Belichick during his conversations with Blank."Robert steadfastly denies saying anything negative to Arthur Blank about Bill Belichick after Robert and Bill mutually agreed to part ways. In fact, Robert advocated for Bill to get the job," Patriots spokesman Stacey James said.The Falcons were reportedly concerned about Belichick's ability to operate without the full autonomy he received in New England. Atlanta's front office believed that the 72-year-old would revert back to his old habits once he was hired.Morris, 47, emerged as the Falcons' top candidate, followed by former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Belichick failed to land in the top three of any Falcons decision-makers when they ranked their coaching candidates.The relationship between Kraft and Belichick reportedly deteriorated toward the end of the coach's tenure with the Patriots, and Belichick's relationship with Tom Brady contributed to changing dynamics.The Patriots reportedly considered moving on from Belichick after the 2022 season, but Jonathan Kraft, who serves as the club's president, talked his father out of it."(Kraft) found Bill to be extremely difficult and obstinate and kind of stubborn and, in the end, not worthy of his trust," a source close to the owner told ESPN. "And also very, very, very arrogant."With the coaching carousel now over, Belichick is looking to join the media as he awaits another opportunity to return to the sideline. It's believed that the former coach will sign a deal with Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, which produces ESPN's "Manningcast" during Monday Night Football.Belichick will co-host "The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular" on April 25 live in Detroit that will be streamed on ESPN+.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy came to the rescue of a woman and her dog while filming a commercial earlier this offseason.During an appearance on Tuesday's episode of "The Pat McAfee Show," Purdy confirmed a news segment about how he saved CBS Bay Area reporter Sara Donchey from a coyote in February.Donchey explained during the segment that she was walking her dog in San Francisco when she heard someone yell and warn her about a large coyote attempting to sneak up on her. The person who warned her turned out to be Purdy, who was filming a John Deere commercial nearby at the time."I can't believe that that was a real thing," Purdy told McAfee. "But yeah, she walked by and said she was a news anchor and I was like, 'Dude, I just saved a news anchor's life from getting eaten by a coyote.' But it's real, man. I can confirm it."Purdy said the coyote took off running after he alerted Donchey."We're shooting this commercial by a hill on the outside of the city and I see this thing trotting by and it had a long tail, I was like, 'Bro, that looks like a mini wolf,'" Purdy said. "No one was gonna scream and I was like, alright, so I screamed and I was like, 'Yo, there's a coyote' and that thing went running off. But yeah, could've been an ugly day on the shoot but we saved her."Purdy threw for a franchise-record 4,280 yards yards last season while leading the 49ers to an NFC West title and an appearance in Super Bowl LVIII.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Lions reinvigorated Jared Goff's career, and the quarterback helped Detroit return to playoff success after decades of struggle.With a potential extension in the cards before the 2024 season, Goff emphasized Tuesday that he wants the relationship to continue for years to come."It's been amazing, man," Goff said while attending the Lions' voluntary workouts, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. "I love it here and would love to be here for a long time. It's been really special, like I mentioned, playing in front of these fans and being able to provide a winning culture in the last year and a half or so."To see them experience that and be able to be a part of that has been fun but by no means are we satisfied or happy to be here or any of that. It's about what's next now."Goff has one year and $27.3 million left on a contract signed with the Los Angeles Rams before he was traded to Detroit in 2021 as part of the deal for Matthew Stafford.The veteran passer will likely get a raise toward the top of the market, which has eight quarterbacks making at least $45 million a season and four earning over $50 million per year, per Over the Cap.Despite the significant pay increase he'll need to hand out, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has said he's optimistic about locking up Goff before the campaign gets underway.Goff - who led the Lions to their first playoff win and an NFC Championship Game appearance last season - is also hoping to come to an agreement on a new deal for 2024.The quarterback threw for 4,575 yards - second in the NFL - and 30 touchdowns to 12 interceptions as Detroit won the NFC North with a 12-5 record.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Trevor Lawrence said Tuesday that he's had talks about a contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but finalizing a deal isn't the star quarterback's top priority at the moment."There's definitely been some conversations," Lawrence said, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. "As far as where that's at now, it's not really my focus. I'd love to obviously be a Jag for as long as possible. We love it here, and I love where we're headed as an organization."He added: "I can't lie. Obviously, it would be nice to have that done and feel good about it, but, no, it's not really the focus right now. I know where we're at, I know where we're heading, and I know what I have to do, and there's some improvements that I have to make going forward."Lawrence, who became eligible to sign a new deal this year, is entering the fourth year of his rookie contract. Jacksonville is expected to exercise the fifth-year option on the former No. 1 pick's deal, which is worth $25.6 million in 2025.After a disappointing rookie season in 2021, Lawrence posted a strong sophomore campaign with 25 touchdowns and only eight interceptions en route to earning a Pro Bowl berth. He also led the Jaguars to the playoffs.The 24-year-old wasn't able to replicate that success in 2023, though. The Clemson product, who missed one game due to a shoulder injury, finished last season with 21 TDs against 14 picks, as Jacksonville missed the playoffs with a 9-8 record."I feel like I'm just getting better every year and my best ball's definitely ahead of me," Lawrence said.Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals tops all quarterbacks with a $55-million average annual salary, according to Spotrac. He's followed by Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers ($52.5 million), Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens ($52 million), and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles ($51 million). They all signed contract extensions last year.Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said in January that Lawrence's extension with the team will get done "at the appropriate time.""My job isn't going to change whether I get extended or not before this season," Lawrence added. "My job is to go win games and to be the best I can be for this team so we can have a chance to win a Super Bowl. Even if I get the contract extension, that's still my job even more so. So for me, I have the same focus and the same mindset."Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.As we ramp up toward football's biggest weekend of the offseason, we've looked at what to be wary of in the markets at the top of the 2024 NFL Draft and the various questions posed by five different positional markets.Bets in those markets leave the bettor hoping to hear individual names called as early as possible, whereas positional totals essentially leave the sweat for the first round's last few moments. As Thursday night winds down, you get to a point where any name will do, just so long as it fits the criteria to go over a total or stay under one.Positional total oddsTOTAL DRAFTED (1st Round)OVERUNDEROffensive players21.5 (+110)21.5 (-140)Quarterbacks4.5 (-190)4.5 (+140)Running backs0.5 (+750)0.5 (-3000)Wide receivers6.5 (+185)6.5 (-260)Defensive players11.5 (+105)11.5 (-140)Defensive Linemen/Edge6.5 (+240)6.5 (-375)Cornerbacks5.5 (+250)5.5 (-400)Safeties0.5 (+400)0.5 (-800)A no-brainer betWe've seen movement in the markets above in the last week. Different sportsbooks adjust the lines and odds for draft props at various paces. An individual sportsbook should move certain numbers in concert since over 21.5 offensive players drafted equates to less than 11.5 defensive players. Interestingly, 21 offensive players getting drafted Thursday would equate to 11 defensive players, cashing the under on both.This is an opportunity to create a long shot without any research into what teams selecting late in the first round will do. It'll ensure you can win both bets but can't lose both, with the worst-case scenario being a split for a marginal loss. At the odds above, betting the under on both would result in a loss of 0.4 units for a chance to win two units or a synthetic +500 bet.Example:

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones is defending his team's approach to free agency.The Cowboys are under fire for their conservative spending since the start of the new league year, which has coincided with several notable departures."We spend max, max money year in and year out," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, according to ESPN's Todd Archer. "All 32 can only spend the same amount of money over a five-year stretch. When we're all said and done, we max out our salary cap every year. We will have done that and what comes with having a good roster, which we do, we also are looking towards signing our own guys."Dallas has $6.5 million available ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, according to Over the Cap. The Cowboys haven't splurged on signings this offseason, spending less than $6 million to bring in linebacker Eric Kendricks and re-sign cornerback Jourdan Lewis.The franchise has made a few additions to its roster, but there are holes at key positions following the departures of Tyron Smith, Tony Pollard, and Tyler Biadasz.One of the main reasons for a cautious approach to free agency is the desire to re-sign a few stars. Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his contract, and the team is unable to place the franchise tag on him after the 2024 season. He's currently set to account for $55.1 million against the salary cap.Meanwhile, star wideout CeeDee Lamb is set to account for $17.9 million in 2024. The three-time Pro Bowler posted career highs last season, recording 135 catches, 1,749 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Dallas could opt to place the franchise tag on Lamb if it's unable to negotiate a new deal.Dallas is also likely to pick up the fifth-year option for the 2025 season for pass-rusher Micah Parsons.While the Cowboys have expressed a desire to sign long-term extensions for all three players, there have been little to no discussions with the players' representatives, per Archer."It doesn't mean it happens overnight. But when you're wanting to sign players like Dak, and Micah and CeeDee, then certainly you have to hold money back if you want to have a realistic chance of signing those guys," Jones said.The Cowboys hold the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes believes he's "nowhere near" entering the conversation for football's greatest-ever player."You have to build a consistency of a career," Mahomes told TIME's Sean Gregory. "You see that in any sport. I've had a great run. I think I've done a great job so far. But it's hard to take away from what Tom (Brady) did for so long, what Peyton Manning did, or Aaron Rodgers. There are so many guys, they were at such a high level for such a long time."In order to be in that conversation, you have to do that on a year-to-year basis. You can't take it for granted that you did it the year before."The 28-year-old captured his third league title last season after a thrilling 25-22 overtime win in Super Bowl LVIII. Mahomes has won many accolades in his first seven seasons and is just 83 yards away from becoming the Chiefs' all-time passing yards leader.Although Mahomes won't yet include himself in the GOAT conversation, he admits he's had a prolific start to his career."I've had at least one of the top three starts to a career," he said.While retirement isn't at the forefront of the six-time Pro Bowler's mind, he indicated the quality of his family life could play a large role in the timing of that decision."I've looked, if I played until Tom's age, my daughter would be 19, 20 years old. I would love to play that long. At the same time, I want to be there for my daughter. If I can do that, I'll continue to play. But if I feel like it's taking away from my family time, that's when I'll know it's time to go," Mahomes said.The two-time league MVP says Brady "skewered people's brains" by making the sport look easy as he played into his 40s. "So I'm about to make sure that I get rid of this dad bod if I want to play to 45," Mahomes said.Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, holds most of the league's passing records after authoring a Hall of Fame-worthy career that began in 2000 and concluded after the 2022 season. Mahomes, who has emerged as one of the faces of the league since becoming a starter in 2018, remains focused on building his own dynasty."At the end of my time, I just want to say that I didn't leave anything out there," Mahomes said. "My family and football are the first things I want to be great at. If I can go out there and say that I gave everything I had on the football field, expectations are what they are and whatever is going to happen is going to happen. And I can be satisfied with that."Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is optimistic he can return to action when training camp gets underway.Jones was at the team facility with other players for the first day of the Giants' offseason program Monday."The plan is to be ready to go by training camp. ... I haven't had any setbacks, fortunately, to this point," Jones said, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "It's a process, and there have certainly been better days and then days where you don't make as much progress, but overall, it has been a good process with these guys."Jones tore his right ACL during the Nov. 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders and missed the remainder of the 2023 season. His recovery was expected to take about eight months, which would fall close to the start of training camp in July.Jones also missed three games due to a neck injury. It was the 26-year-old's second neck injury in three seasons. However, he said his neck is "100% healthy," describing last season's ailment as a common impact injury.The Giants signed Drew Lock in March to provide a veteran option on the depth chart. New York is also meeting with quarterback prospects as it explores its options with the No. 6 pick in the draft.Jones, the No. 6 selection in the 2019 draft, said he thinks he'll be the Giants' best option even if they draft a quarterback."The best way to handle that is to focus on what I'm doing, focus on myself, making sure I'm healthy and ready to play good football," Jones added, according to Fox Sport's Ralph Vacchiano. "That's what I can control."Jones signed a four-year, $160-million extension in March 2023. The former Duke star has thrown for 12,512 yards, 62 touchdowns, and 40 interceptions in 60 games with the Giants. He's also rushed for 1,914 yards and 13 scores over five seasons.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver DeVonta Smith and signed him to a three-year extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Monday.The three-year deal is worth $75 million and contains $51 million in guaranteed money, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Smith's extension averages $25 million per year, which ties him with teammate A.J. Brown for fourth highest among NFL receivers, per Spotrac. Brown signed his four-year, $100-million deal in 2022.Smith, who was a top-10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has surpassed 900 receiving yards in each of his three NFL seasons. He caught 81 passes for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.His best season came in 2022 when he set personal bests in receptions (95) and receiving yards (1,196).The Eagles now have Smith and quarterback Jalen Hurts under contract through the 2028 season. Brown's deal expires following the 2026 campaign.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets revealed their new uniforms and logo for the 2024 season, which will make their "Sack Exchange" throwback uniforms permanent.