The NFL is examining new options to honor its top performers in place of a traditional Pro Bowl game, league commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday."The (Pro Bowl) game doesn’t work. We need to find another way to celebrate the players," Goodell told reporters, including NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The NFL discussed eliminating the traditional Pro Bowl game during its annual spring meeting in Atlanta and is reportedly exploring the potential of showcasing the players without having a game.A decision should come this summer after the league discusses the matter with players and its television partners, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Fans and players have heavily scrutinized the All-Star contest, citing the lack of intensity compared to a regular-season contest, with some players opting out of the game entirely.The Pro Bowl has remained uncompetitive despite handing out incentives of $80,000 to players of the winning team and $40,000 to those on the losing team.The league previously attempted to spice up the game by electing team captains and holding a fantasy football-style draft to assign each team's roster. The exhibition contest even went virtual in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Last year's edition of the game drew 6.69-million viewers across all platforms, making it the smallest audience since 2006, according to The Spun'sAndrew McCarty.The NFL has played the traditional Pro Bowl game since 1938.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan updated the statuses of star players Deebo Samuel and Jimmy Garoppolo on Tuesday.Samuel, who requested a trade in April, has not shown up for voluntary OTAs. However, Shanahan listed Samuel among the players he expects to see at the team's mandatory minicamp next month, according to The San Jose Mercury's Cam Inman.The head coach also remains confident that the organization can mend the bridge with the talented wideout."I feel the same, if not stronger," Shanahan said when asked about his confidence in resolving the situation, according to The San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch.General manager John Lynch previously said he "can't envision a scenario" where the 49ers move on from 26-year-old Samuel. The star receiver's trade request reportedly stems from dissatisfaction over his dual-threat role.While the Niners have held firm on their desire to retain Samuel, the team has been open about potentially trading Garoppolo. However, no deal has come to fruition yet.Shanahan explained that he still expects to deal Garoppolo despite his offseason shoulder injury, but "it's not a guarantee."Garoppolo and Samuel led the 49ers to an NFC Championship Game appearance last season. The signal-caller threw for 20 touchdowns to 12 interceptions while Samuel accumulated 1,770 scrimmage yards en route to his first All-Pro year.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill said Tuesday the media overreacted when it came to his mentorship comments regarding rookie signal-caller Malik Willis."As soon as it blew up, I reached out to him and said, 'Hey, I'm going to be a great teammate to you. I'm going to support you. They're making this out to be something that it's not to be,'" Tannehill said, according to Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com."I meant no disrespect to Malik or anything close to that. We've been in constant communication since he was drafted, through the madness that ensued after my last press conference," the veteran passer added, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. "We're happy to have him in the room. Really just disappointed in how things got spun and twisted a little bit."Tannehill drew criticism from around the NFL after saying earlier this month that his job isn't to mentor Willis, whom the Titans selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.Willis recently spoke about Tannehill's remarks, saying he has no issues with the veteran QB and what he said. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel also defended Tannehill.Tannehill went as far as to praise Willis' performances at practice on Tuesday."He's coming up to speed with the way we work, the way we do things, and how we do things," he said. "That's one of my charges as the leader of the room is to try to help him out. He's done a good job of getting with the room and working to get better."Tannehill has started 43 regular-season games in Tennessee since joining the team in 2019. The 33-year-old passed for 3,734 yards and 21 touchdowns last season. He also tossed 14 interceptions, up from seven in 2020.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with cornerback Kyle Fuller, the team announced Tuesday.The 30-year-old spent the 2021 season with the Denver Broncos after playing his first seven NFL campaigns on the Chicago Bears.Fuller, a native of Baltimore, started 10 games for Denver last year, though he allowed a passer rating of 119.8 while in coverage, according to Pro Football Reference.The 2014 first-round pick added two Pro Bowl berths to his resume in 2018 and 2019. He also earned a first-team All-Pro nod in 2018 after leading the NFL with seven interceptions and 21 pass breakups.Fuller adds depth and experience to a Ravens cornerback corps that lost Anthony Averett and Tavon Young in free agency. Baltimore also drafted corners Jalyn Armour-Davis and Damarion Williams in the fourth round this year.The Ravens have an explosive duo of star cornerbacks in Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters, though both battled injuries in 2021. Humphrey finished the season on injured reserve with a pectoral injury, while Peters didn't play at all due to a torn ACL.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Scouting Combine is staying in Indianapolis for 2023 and 2024, the league announced Tuesday.Indy has hosted the event since 1987, though the league accepted bids for the first time this year. Dallas and Los Angeles also applied to host the event."Indianapolis remains the best city to host and grow the NFL combine in 2023 and 2024," said Peter O'Reilly, the NFL's executive vice president of club business and league events."Indy's vision brings together its long legacy of successfully hosting the combine and executing the evaluation process, with an exciting focus on innovating and further growing the event from a fan and media perspective."The 2022 combine had an estimated $9.6-million economic impact on Indianapolis.The 2023 event is scheduled to take place from Feb. 28 to March 6.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver Terry McLaurin and the Washington Commanders remain at odds over a contract extension.On Monday, McLaurin was absent from the club’s first day of OTAs, sources told the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. It's unclear if the star wideout will consider skipping the team's mandatory minicamp next month if a deal isn't reached.McLaurin was attending the Commanders' voluntary offseason workouts in April but stopped shortly after the NFL draft due to negotiations, Jhabvala reports. He also declined to take part in on-field drills until his contract issue is resolved.The 2019 third-round selection is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract with Washington next season. His base salary is set at $2.7 million in 2022."We're really excited about the opportunity to have Terry continue with us for a long time," general manager Martin Mayhew said last month.Head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday it's "just a matter of time" before an agreement is reached, per Jhabvala.The Commanders could opt to let McLaurin play out the season and place the franchise tag on him next offseason. It's a move that would cost the franchise over $20 million based on projections for 2023, according to Jhabvala.The Ohio State product has led the Commanders in receiving since turning pro. McLaurin enjoyed a breakout campaign as a rookie after hauling in 58 receptions for 919 yards and seven touchdowns. He posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons (2020, 2021), including 77 receptions and five scores a year ago.Washington is aiming to keep McLaurin as one of the key pieces of its offense that features quarterback Carson Wentz, running back Antonio Gibson, and 2022 first-round pick Jahan Dotson.McLaurin is on a short list of star receivers looking to land lucrative extensions this offseason. Deebo Samuel and D.K. Metcalf are other notables.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Russell Wilson has a lot of appreciation for his time in Seattle but recognizes that he'll have to find a way to treat his Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks like any other game."I think it's going to be an exciting time. Obviously, Seattle's meant the world to me over the past 10 years," Wilson said Monday, according to DNVR's Zac Stevens. "I think for me, it's not emotional. It's got to be non-emotional. You got to be able to go into it with the understanding that it's just ball."Wilson's new club, the Denver Broncos, will open their season on the road in a Monday Night Football bout versus the Seahawks.The 33-year-old spent 10 seasons in Seattle before being dealt to Denver in a stunning trade earlier this offseason. He left many memories with his former side, including one Super Bowl championship, 104 wins, and nine Pro Bowl invites. Wilson previously said that the split was mutual."It will always be a special place in my heart forever," Wilson said. "For me, it's about going over there and trying to play the best football for our football team here and trying to go win."The Broncos added Wilson and head coach Nathaniel Hackett in hopes of getting their franchise back on track. Denver has missed the postseason in six straight seasons.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback Kyler Murray will not be at Arizona Cardinals practice this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Meanwhile, first-team All-Pro wideout Deebo Samuel will not be in attendance when the San Francisco 49ers begin OTAs on Monday, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Murray is seeking a lucrative extension from the Cardinals following his third NFL campaign. His agent, Eric Burkhardt, submitted a long-term contract proposal to Arizona in February before pulling it off the table later this spring.Arizona picked up the fifth-year option on Murray's rookie deal in April, locking in his $29.7-million salary for the 2023 season.The 2019 first overall pick has yet to receive a contract extension from the Cardinals. However, general manager Steve Keim has said there's "zero chance" the team will trade the passer.Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he expects Murray to be at mandatory minicamp next month, according to Tyler Dragon of USA Today.Samuel, 26, finds himself in a standoff with the 49ers after requesting a trade from the organization in April. San Francisco reportedly turned down multiple draft-day offers for the star receiver. General manager John Lynch believes the two sides can fix the relationship.Samuel is entering the final year of his rookie contract which will see him earn a base salary of $3.9 million in 2022, according to Spotrac.Further, quarterback Baker Mayfield will not attend the Cleveland Browns' OTA sessions when they begin on Tuesday, Schefter reports.The top pick in the 2018 NFL Draft requested a trade from Cleveland when the team became serious candidates to acquire Deshaun Watson. Mayfield, who underwent shoulder surgery at the end of the 2021 season, is due $18.858 million.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals are the second team to be featured on HBO's in-season edition of "Hard Knocks."The docuseries known for its in-depth look during training camp will once again follow a team for an entire campaign. The new season is set to premiere in November on HBO and stream on HBO Max. The series documented the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 in its inaugural in-season debut.

Head coach Doug Pederson is hoping to see more development from quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the Jacksonville Jaguars begin organized team activities."Just want to see that growth in him as we sort of wind down the offseason and gear up for training camp," Pederson said Monday. "But he's been focused. He's been here, he's been attentive. He's done a good job on the football field. He's a leader. And those are the things that we want to continue now."Pederson stressed the importance of Lawrence "staying comfortable and getting more comfortable with the offense."The 2021 No. 1 pick struggled throughout his rookie season. Lawrence led Jacksonville to a 3-14 record after earning the starting job in training camp. Notable victories against the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts were among the few highlights amid a difficult transition from college to the NFL.Lawrence said in April that he isn't looking to "start over" this season but instead keeping the many lessons he learned last year in his "back pocket."The Clemson product passed for 3,641 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions, the latter of which was tied for the most in the league. He also ran for 334 yards and two scores.Pederson, a former Super Bowl winner, was named the Jaguars' new head coach in February. He replaced Urban Meyer, who was fired after posting a 2-11 mark through 13 games.Pederson wants to take on a mentoring role with Lawrence as well as help right the ship for a franchise that has tallied just 15 wins since its last playoff appearance in 2017.The Jaguars have been proactive in their attempt to surround Lawrence with additional weapons. Christian Kirk, Zay Jones, and Brandon Scherff are among notable signings in free agency.Jacksonville's offense will also receive a boost in the backfield, as Pederson revealed that Lawrence's collegiate teammate, Travis Etienne, will be ready to go for OTAs after missing the entire 2021 season with a foot injury.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Michael Vick is not returning to football.The former NFL quarterback tweeted Sunday that he will not unretire after previous reports stated Vick would return to the gridiron for the Fan Controlled Football league.

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to roll with Trey Lance as their starter in 2022 over Jimmy Garoppolo, and tight end George Kittle said he couldn't be more excited about what the second-year passer will add to the team's offense moving forward."If that's how it shakes down, and Trey Lance is the starter, I'm excited about it," Kittle said on "The Rich Eisen Show" Friday. "The things that he brings to the table in his athleticism and his rocket cannon of an arm, it's going to be really fun."He added: "It's going to be a completely different quarterback than Jimmy G, who's great at his drop; he has a quick release. Trey's going to be a little bit more exciting in the fact that he's going to be extending plays a lot longer, using his legs to make up some stuff."Lance mostly logged situational appearances last season, though he started two games while replacing an injured Garoppolo. He completed 59.6% of his passes for 441 yards and two touchdowns against two interceptions in those starts.The 2021 third overall pick finished his rookie campaign with five touchdown passes to go along with 168 rushing yards and one score on 38 carries across six appearances.Though many around the NFL remain unsure whether the 22-year-old Lance is ready to take over the starting role, Kittle is confident in the signal-caller based on what he's seen in training."Last year, he was a 21-year-old rookie," Kittle said. "He just needs reps, and he's getting those reps right now at OTAs."I'm excited to see Trey Lance play football because of the things I do see in practice, the throws that he does make, how he extends the plays, just his vision. It's going to be really fun."Garoppolo has started 45 regular-season games for the 49ers since joining the club midway through the 2017 season. He was expected to be included in a flurry of quarterback movement earlier this offseason, but his trade value took a hit after undergoing right shoulder surgery in March.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It took guard Cole Strange a few moments to believe the New England Patriots were drafting him in the first round this year.Strange thought he was being pranked when he received a call from an unknown number with the Patriots on the clock April 28, his father, Greg, told Chris Mason of MassLive.com."(Cole) said, 'Sir, I don't mean to be disrespectful at all, but I've gotta know because I've got some crazy friends: Is this a prank?'"The Patriots representative then put head coach Bill Belichick on the phone."As soon as I heard Bill Belichick's voice, Cole and I both started screaming and hugging and acting crazy. Probably saying a bunch of inappropriate stuff. We were so excited," Greg added. "To his credit - you've gotta love the guy - Belichick is sitting there, and when we got through, the first break he had, he said, 'Hey Cole, you've gotta act like you've been there, man.' It was classic to us. We absolutely loved it."New England chose Strange at No. 29 overall. The selection was one of the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL Draft, as experts predicted the Chattanooga product would be taken late on Day 2.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed's car was shot up in Louisiana on Friday afternoon, police told TMZ Sports.Sneed wasn't inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting. Police say the 25-year-old hasn't been accused of any wrongdoing."A random and unnecessary act of violence occurred while Mr. Sneed was visiting his hometown. No one was injured, but gunshots damaged his vehicle. He was briefly questioned and released without incident," Sneed's agent, Safarrah Lawson, said in a statement Friday, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.A Chiefs spokesman said the team is gathering more information about the incident, Garafolo adds.Sneed has appeared in 24 regular-season games since Kansas City drafted him in the fourth round in 2020. The Louisiana Tech product amassed 76 tackles, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions in 2021.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts are working to add veteran quarterback Nick Foles, sources told The Athletic's Zak Keefer.They've yet to agree on a deal, but Foles could sign as early as next week.Foles worked with Colts head coach Frank Reich on the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 season. Reich was Philly's offensive coordinator when the team won Super Bowl LII with Foles under center.The 33-year-old would be a solid backup option behind veteran Matt Ryan, who joined Indy this offseason in a trade from the Atlanta Falcons. The Colts' quarterback depth chart features second-year passer Sam Ehlinger, James Morgan, and undrafted rookie Jack Coan.Foles spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears. The former Pro Bowler started only one game in 2021. He appeared in nine games in 2020, starting seven and completing 64.7% of his passes for 1,852 yards and 10 touchdowns against eight interceptions.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver A.J. Brown explained Friday that he recently canceled his inaugural youth football camp in Nashville due to continuing harassment from fans following his trade from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles.Brown feels hosting the football camp would leave him exposed to physical altercations he'd come to regret."I'm so sorry I let down your kids and many others but I will not put myself in a place where my peace is going to be threatened by adults who feel a way because I was traded," Brown said in a statement. "I'm every bad word (there) is for taking care of my family! If you're not aware just look on social media."He added: "People can disrespect me on social media and that's fine, but being disrespectful to my face is (a whole other) thing and I'm not tolerating it on any level."The Titans stunningly sent Brown to the Eagles for a first- and third-round pick on April 28 after Tennessee and the wideout failed to agree on a contract extension. The 24-year-old, who led the Titans in receiving in each of the last three seasons, then inked a four-year, $100-million deal with Philadelphia."Forgive me for not putting myself in a place where my peace could be threatened because if something happens and I react, I'm the one who has everything to lose, and (I'm) not willing to risk my peace, my family, or my job."The youth football camp was to take place at Montgomery Bell Academy on June 18 for boys and girls from Grades 1-8, according to Titans Wire's Mike Moraitis.Brown canceled the event in April shortly after the trade, Moraitis adds."I would love to make (everyone's) children's day but not if I'm putting my own at risk," Brown added Friday.The one-time Pro Bowler has racked up 185 catches for 2,995 yards and 24 touchdowns in 43 regular-season appearances since the Titans selected him in the second round in 2019.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans wideout Robert Woods is eager to make his return after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2021.Woods, who tore his ACL with the Los Angeles Rams during a November practice, is feeling good with where his rehab is ahead of the next campaign."I actually feel like they're kind of holding me back a little bit," Woods said with a smile, according to team reporter Jim Wyatt. "I am trying to get back as well as I can, just doing everything (trainer) Todd Toriscelli has me doing, trying to stay focused and be patient with it. Right now, I feel really, really good, getting going, being able to do some things."But really, my main goal is to be ready and be back in tip-top shape."Woods, 30, became the odd man out in L.A. after the Rams signed Allen Robinson. L.A. took on $8.6 million in dead money by sending Woods to Tennessee for a 2023 sixth-round selection.The skilled receiver's arrival provides the Titans with a veteran presence in their receiving corps after they traded star wideout A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles and released Julio Jones.The Super Bowl LVI champion is expected to headline a pass-catching group that features Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and 2022 first-round pick Treylon Burks.Woods hauled in 45 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns prior to his injury last season. He surpassed the 1,000-yard mark twice in his career (2018, 2019) and was just 64 yards shy of eclipsing it in 2020.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former NFL star quarterback Michael Vick is coming out of retirement to play in a Fan Controlled Football game later this month, league sources told TMZ Sports.Vick is targeting a May 28 return to play in the final week of the regular season. It's unclear which team the four-time Pro Bowl passer would join.The 41-year-old reportedly became interested in resuming his playing career after Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens joined the league earlier this year.Vick retired as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2017. He hasn't played since the 2015 season.The 2001 No. 1 pick threw for 22,464 yards and 133 touchdowns in the NFL. He holds the league record for career rushing yards by a quarterback (6,109) to go along with 36 rushing scores. The Virginia Tech product also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Jets.Fan Controlled Football is a seven-on-seven league that features eight teams and allows fans to call plays. The league began its second season in April.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Fox analyst Greg Olsen will call Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona, sources told Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.The framework of a deal is in place, but a contract has not been signed, Marchand reports. Fox Sports declined to comment on negotiations.Olsen would reunite with colleague Kevin Burkhardt to call the big game after the two worked together during the 2021 season. The pair will reportedly assume the No. 1 broadcast role vacated by Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, who left for ESPN's Monday Night Football earlier this offseason.Olsen, a three-time Pro Bowler, played 14 NFL seasons, spending time with the Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. The 37-year-old retired after the 2020 campaign, joining Fox's NFL broadcast team soon after.Olsen's reported promotion creates a vacancy on the network's No. 2 broadcast team. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees is considered a candidate for the job, sources told Marchand. Brees, 43, is expected to part ways with NBC after one season as an analyst but has teased other possible ventures, including a resuming his playing career.Joe Davis and Adam Amin are front-runners for Fox's No. 2 play-by-play team, according to Marchand.Fox recently signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady to be its next top analyst, inking him to a 10-year, $375-million contract that begins after he concludes his playing career. The 44-year-old briefly retired this offseason before announcing his return for a 23rd NFL campaign.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver Allen Robinson is confident that the Los Angeles Rams' star-studded offense will help him bounce back after a down season with the Chicago Bears in 2021."Coach (Sean) McVay and the offense he's put together, the offense these guys run, it's been a top offense in the league for a reason," Robinson said Thursday, according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. "I truly believe that it'll bring the best out of me and I'll be able to display all of the elements of my game."Robinson spent the last four campaigns with the Bears, who've struggled offensively in recent years. Injuries limited the former Pro Bowler to only 12 appearances last season, and he finished with just 38 catches, 410 yards, and one touchdown.The 28-year-old then inked a three-year, $46.5-million deal with the reigning Super Bowl champions in free agency."It's been exciting since Day 1," he said. "I think the most exciting part about it is when you're playing alongside guys like (quarterback) Matthew Stafford, (wide receiver) Cooper Kupp, when you have coach McVay as your coach, (Eric Yarber) as your receiver coach, and you have these people who have such a great experience just in football in general ... you can talk football, and it's a constant, process-driven group."He added, "Every time you step out on the field you feel like you can get better at things."Los Angeles' offense ranked seventh in points and ninth in yards last season, their first with Stafford under center. Kupp put on a show of his own, leading the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown catches en route to winning the 2021 Offensive Player of the Year award.Robinson had a career year with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015, registering 1,400 yards and an NFL-leading 14 touchdowns. He topped 1,000 yards in back-to-back seasons with Chicago in 2019 and '20 before regressing in 2021.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone discusses the biggest offseason risers and fallers for every NFC team.

Quarterback Daniel Jones is focusing on what he can control after the New York Giants declined to pick up the fifth-year option on his contract."That was out of my control, out of my hand. ... It is what it is," Jones said Thursday, according to Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com.Jones, who turns 25 in May, is entering a prove-it year in the 2022 season. He would've been set to earn $22.3 million in 2023 if the Giants had opted to pick up his option.The Giants selected Jones with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Duke product has struggled to find consistency in his first three seasons with New York.Jones has compiled a 12-25 record as a starter, passing for 8,398 yards, 45 touchdowns, and 29 interceptions with a 62.8% completion percentage. He missed the final six contests of the 2021 season after sustaining a neck injury.Once again healthy, Jones is receiving encouragement from new head coach Brian Daboll to be more aggressive ahead of his fourth professional campaign."You can't go out there and play afraid," Daboll said. "Be smart, not reckless, if you will. If he's got a shot on the right read, let it go."The Giants opted not to select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, picking defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive lineman Evan Neal in the first round.Jones will have at least one more season to impress Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen. A productive campaign could result in the Giants giving him the franchise tag or a long-term deal in 2023.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carson Wentz doesn't think his one-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts was "a mistake," as Colts owner Jim Irsay described. In fact, Wentz, now a member of the Washington Commanders, said Irsay's recent remarks caught him off guard."Last year was a really fun year," the quarterback said Wednesday on "The Colin Cowherd Podcast.""We did some incredible things, (but) came up short at the end. Obviously, I struggled down the stretch there, and timing was poor. I didn't expect that, I didn't expect things to unfold the way they did, and I thought things were in a pretty good place there."I had an awesome relationship with every single person in that building, can't say enough good things about the people over there. (Irsay's comment) kind of came out of left field. He's entitled to his own opinion, and he's entitled to do what he wants with his football team."Wentz, who joined Indianapolis in the 2021 offseason via trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, put up solid numbers with the Colts last year, but he failed to reach the playoffs. Indianapolis reportedly also grew frustrated with his lack of leadership and reckless playing style throughout the campaign.After trading first- and third-round picks for Wentz in 2021, the Colts sent the 29-year-old to the Commanders this offseason. Irsay recently said it was "very obvious" his club had to move on from the veteran signal-caller.Wentz completed 62.4% of his passes for 3,563 yards and 27 touchdowns against seven interceptions in 2021. Indy fell one win short of the playoffs after its Wentz-led offense scored just 11 points in a Week 18 loss to the previously 2-14 Jacksonville Jaguars.The Commanders and Wentz will visit the Colts in Week 8 this season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith is focused on winning now instead of wondering about the possibilities of the 2023 NFL Draft."This is a waste of your time and my time if you want to talk about '23," Smith said when asked about next year's draft class, according to Jeff Schultz of The Athletic."It's the dumbest thing I've ever heard - that a team would try to not win football games. If you don't, there's going to be consequences," he said.He added that people who believe tanking is beneficial "have no idea" about team building.Talented passers such as Alabama's Bryce Young and Ohio State's C.J. Stroud are expected to headline the 2023 draft class.The Falcons could face an uphill challenge after trading away franchise quarterback Matt Ryan and losing star receiver Calvin Ridley for the season due to gambling on NFL games.Atlanta brought in Marcus Mariota and drafted Desmond Ridder to compete under center next season. It also picked Drake London and acquired Bryan Edwards in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders to work alongside tight end Kyle Pitts.The players arrive as the Falcons attempt to deal with a league-high $63 million in dead money, according to Over the Cap.The Falcons finished third in the NFC South last season with a 7-10 record.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears' plan to bring rookie Justin Fields along slowly last year didn't quite go as planned.An early-season injury to Andy Dalton meant Fields had to take the wheel by Week 3, and that first start was an infamous doozy. From there, with head coach Matt Nagy's play-calling doing him no favors, Fields flashed occasional competence but mostly struggled. He endured injuries to his ribs, knee, hand, and ankle before finally being shelved in December after contracting COVID.The final accounting is grim. Fields ranked 30th among quarterbacks in EPA per play, 31st in Total QBR and DYAR, and 32nd in QB DVOA. The Bears finished 6-11. Nagy and general manager Ryan Pace, who already screwed the pooch with Mitchell Trubisky, finally reached the end of their rope. Both were fired.None of this meant Fields would be doomed going forward. It's true that a quarterback's performance influences whether a team succeeds or fails, but the resources and structure provided by a team likewise influence a quarterback's performance. New Bears GM Ryan Poles entered his first offseason with a mission to restock a barren roster. But he took a more holistic approach to free agency and the draft that did not prioritize the creation of a quality support structure around Fields. The Bears are clearly taking the long view, but they appear to be doing this at the expense of Fields, as Fields begins a crucial second season. Icon Sportswire / Getty ImagesDarnell Mooney, far and away the team's top receiving target in 2021, is still in Chicago. Allen Robinson surely counted the days until free agency and never looked back. The Bears replaced him with Byron Pringle, Equanimeous St. Brown, David Moore, Dante Pettis, and Tajae Sharpe. Pringle caught 42 passes as the fifth wheel slot man on the Kansas City Chiefs' high-wire act last year; the other four acquisitions caught 44 throws combined. Cole Kmet is Chicago's top tight end, which is … fine.Along the offensive line, the Bears hope to have left tackle Teven Jenkins - last year's second-round pick - back after he missed most of 2021 with a back injury. They let right guard James Daniels leave in free agency but added Dakota Dozier, who spent most of last season on the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. Lucas Patrick was brought on to play center, a role he performed well after being thrust into a starting job for the Green Bay Packers.The Bears have allocated $64 million of their salary cap toward the offense - the second-lowest total in the league, according to Over the Cap's database. No team has invested less in its receivers, and only two teams have fewer cap dollars going toward the O-line.Yes, Poles and new head coach Matt Eberflus did not draft Fields, but it's hard to see what they have to gain by possibly giving up on him so soon. If Fields were to fail, Poles and Eberflus will have to find a replacement, which is only the most difficult task in sports.Surely the draft was going to be the place where the Bears would pick up some additional offensive reinforcements, especially with so many quality receivers there for the taking. Chicago lacked a first-round pick, which was traded away last year to move up to select Fields, but the Bears used their two second-round choices on cornerback Kyler Gordon and safety Jaquan Brisker. They finally got around to drafting wideout Velus Jones Jr. with the 71st pick - after 13 other receivers came off the board."It comes down to the board and where guys are valued," Poles said after the draft. "And … where we sat, there were two good starting-level defensive players, and I would have made a huge mistake for this organization to say, 'Let's leave them there; let someone else take them,' and we’re going to go to offense where they're not on the same level. And then you're kicking yourself a year or two later when that guy's an All-Pro."Poles then made four trades on Day 3 of the draft to turn three picks into eight selections between rounds four and seven. The object was clearly to increase the team's hit rate. He used four of those Day 3 picks on offensive linemen.This is all fine since it's obvious what the addition of a pair of potential immediate starters in Gordon and Brisker can do for the secondary. Plus, Poles' decision to trade edge rusher Khalil Mack in March provided the pick that resulted in Brisker. Mack's departure accounts for $24 million of the league-high $52.8 million in dead money the Bears must absorb on this year's salary cap, but by taking their medicine this year, Chicago's books will be wiped clean for 2023. Again, Poles had a lot of work to do.Yet by 2023, Fields will be entering his third season. The belief appears to be that new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy can cook something up to get the most out of Fields, whose average depth of target of 13.3 yards on play-action passes in 2021 led the league, per PFF. But it may not be enough.The rookie contract is supposed to offer teams the certainty to plan by providing substantial resources to lift the entire roster. The Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Jets, and New England Patriots all made substantial investments (at least compared to the Bears) to surround their second-year QBs with weapons and protection. It will therefore be easier for those teams to evaluate what they have in Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and Mac Jones.How tough will it be for the Bears to assess Fields in 2022, given his surroundings? If he struggles again, it won't be on him to provide the answer.Dom Cosentino is a senior features writer at theScore.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Todd Bowles isn't concerned with balancing his club's offensive production after being named Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach in March."My attitude is to win the game any way possible, and if we have to throw the ball 50 times to win, that's great," said Bowles, according to team reporter Scott Smith.He added: "Nobody's putting handcuffs on the offense from that standpoint. We're going to do whatever we have to do to win the game."While Tampa Bay has produced a prolific passing attack over the past two seasons (298.6 net yards per game), its ground game has struggled to find equal footing, gaining an average of 96.7 yards.The Buccaneers plan to stick with the "no risk it, no biscuit" philosophy coined by Bowles' predecessor Bruce Arians. Tampa Bay has led the league in points per game (30.4) and ranks second in net yards per game (395.3) since Tom Brady joined the team two years ago.Following Brady's brief retirement, the Bucs return some familiar faces on offense, including running backs Leonard Fournette and Giovani Bernard.Bowles says he won't step on the toes of offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after the club has posted a 29-10 record and won a Super Bowl title since Brady's arrival in 2020. The head coach is more concerned with doing "whatever we have to do to win the ballgame."Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with cornerback James Bradberry on a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.Bradberry's deal is worth a total value of $10 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter."I believe the scheme is the perfect fit for me," Bradberry told CBS Sports HQ's Josina Anderson as to why he chose the Eagles.The 2020 Pro Bowler will remain in the NFC East after being released by the New York Giants after two seasons earlier this month. Bradberry was set to count $21.8 million toward the team's cap space before he was released.Bradberry, 28, spent the past two seasons with the Giants, where he racked up 101 tackles, 17 passes deflected, and seven interceptions. The Samford product spent the first four seasons of his pro career with the Carolina Panthers after he was selected in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft.The veteran defensive back becomes the latest addition in what has been a busy offseason for the Eagles. He joins A.J. Brown and Haason Reddick among notable new faces on the roster.Philadelphia is expected to pair Bradberry with four-time Pro Bowl corner Darius Slay.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.The fantasy strength of schedule matrix is used to determine the overall difficulty of players' matchups from Week 1 to Week 18.The No. 1-ranked team is forecasted to see the easiest slate, while the No. 32-rated side will face defenses projected to allow the fewest fantasy points to that position.Our model takes into account several variables, including historical defensive data, offseason roster changes, new coaching staffs, home/road splits, and individual player matchups.You shouldn't decide whether you draft someone based on this table. Rather, it should serve as an additional data point to help break ties between players you're considering. The impact on players at the extremes (green or red) will be far greater than the differences among those in the middle range (yellow).Fantasy Strength of ScheduleQuarterbacks

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is focusing on the 2022 campaign after putting the Super Bowl LVI loss in his rearview mirror."I treated it like any other loss," Burrow said Tuesday. "I went through that week, watched the film, saw where I could get better, saw the things we did well. And then I moved on, I put it behind me. We're in the 2022 season."He added: "Obviously losing the Super Bowl is not fun. It's not something that we wanted to do, but I've put it behind me at this point and we're moving on."Burrow was sacked seven times and faced frequent pressure in the Bengals' 23-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Pass protection was a consistent limitation throughout the year for the Bengals and Burrow, who was sacked a league-high 51 times in 2021.Cincinnati focused on improving the offensive line in the offseason, which Burrows hopes allows the team to add more wrinkles to its offense. The AFC champs brought in La'el Collins, Alex Cappa, and Ted Karras as free agents."It's early to tell but I'm going into it expecting that we can kind of open it up a little bit, maybe throw some things in that we weren't able to do last year and the year before," Burrow added.Drafted first overall in 2019, Burrow guided the Bengals to their first division title in six years and first Super Bowl appearance since 1988. Despite the team's Cinderella run as the No. 4 seed, Burrow said his expectations have remained constant."Our standard has never changed," he explained. "Coming in here Year 1, I expected to win every game, and that's how I go into every single game: thinking I'm not going to accept losing."Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Who's ready to watch Tom Brady get roasted?The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback will be the target of a new Netflix roast series called "Greatest Roasts of All Time," the company announced Tuesday.Brady's Netflix roast will be filmed in 2023."We can't wait to burn three-time Super Bowl-losing quarterback Tom Brady, who only went back to the NFL in order to delay this roast," Netflix's VP of stand-up and comedy formats Robbie Praw said in a statement, according to Joe Otterson of Variety.He added: "In all seriousness, it's a huge thrill to work with the greatest football player of all time on this project. No one's better at taking hits and still coming out on top, so we know the roast will be a breeze for Brady."Brady's involvement in the Netflix series is just the latest off-field venture he has planned. Brady is also set to participate in the 2022 edition of The Match alongside Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen on June 1. He's also set to join FOX Sports as its lead NFL analyst on a reported 10-year, $375-million deal once he retires.The seven-time Super Bowl champion briefly retired this offseason before announcing in March that he would return for his 23rd season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are worth an estimated $6.5 billion, but Jerry Jones is confident he could get much more than that if he were to sell the team.Jones, who purchased the Cowboys for $150 million in 1989, recently told NBC Sports' Peter King he believes he'd get "more than $10 billion" if he put the team up for sale. However, he has no intention of ever doing that."But let me make this very clear," the Cowboys owner said. "I'll say it definitively. I will never do it. I will never sell the Cowboys. Ever."Forbes ranked the Cowboys as the NFL's most valuable franchise at $6.5 billion in 2021, an increase of 14% from the previous year. The New England Patriots were the second most valuable at $5 billion, followed by the New York Giants at $4.85 billion.Jones' comments were sparked by the upcoming sale of the Denver Broncos, whom Forbes estimated were worth $3.75 billion last year. Reports have suggested the Broncos could fetch anywhere from $4 billion to upward of $5 billion, which would be the most expensive team sale in U.S. sports history.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates has no intentions of playing the 2022 season under the franchise tag, reports USA Today's Tyler Dragon.Bates does not expect to attend Cincinnati's organized team activities in June or training camp in July without a long-term extension, Dragon adds. The defensive back is not subject to fines since he hasn't signed the franchise offer sheet.The Bengals tagged Bates this year after failing to come up with an extension. Although Bates, who joined the team as a second-round pick in 2018, has publicly expressed his intentions to remain in Cincinnati for the foreseeable future, the two sides reportedly aren't close to agreeing on a deal.Bates would receive $12.91 million if he plays under the tag in 2022, according to Spotrac.The 25-year-old stood out during the Bengals' playoff run, which ended in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI, but his regular-season production took a dip last year. The Wake Forest product, who appeared in 95% of Cincy's defensive snaps, racked up 88 tackles, four pass breakups, and one interception in 15 regular-season games in 2021 - all career lows.Bates previously earned a second-team All-Pro nod in 2020 after registering 109 tackles and a career-high 15 pass breakups. He also amassed three interceptions in each of his first three NFL seasons.The deadline for franchise-tagged players to ink a long-term contract is July 15.Cincinnati could be ready to move on from Bates after drafting two safeties this year, including Daxton Hill in the first round.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins aren't finished bolstering their roster yet.Three-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Melvin Ingram is signing with the Dolphins, a source told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. His deal is a one-year, $5-million pact, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.After a midseason trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ingram finished the 2021 campaign with the Kansas City Chiefs. He aided the Chiefs' defensive turnaround, recording five quarterback hits and one sack over nine regular-season games. He also added two sacks in the postseason.The veteran's addition is the latest incoming piece in a busy offseason for the Dolphins under first-year head coach Mike McDaniel. The club acquired former Chiefs star Tyreek Hill in a blockbuster trade and signed left tackle Terron Armstead in free agency. Miami also added wide receiver Cedrick Wilson, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, and running backs Sony Michel and Raheem Mostert.Ingram entered the league as a first-round pick by the then-San Diego Chargers in 2012. He spent nine years with the team and registered 49 sacks.The 33-year-old joins a Miami pass-rush unit featuring Emmanuel Ogbah and 2021 first-rounder Jaelan Phillips, among others.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Antonio Brown may be looking to repair a burnt bridge in Pittsburgh.The free-agent receiver tweeted Monday he wants to finish his career with the Steelers. Brown clarified he doesn't want to play for the Steelers.A sixth-round pick in 2010, Brown began his career in Pittsburgh and became one of the NFL's most dominant receivers during his nine-year stay with the club. However, his time with the Steelers came to an abrupt end after the 2018 season due to his public feud with longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and former teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster.Since then, the 33-year-old wideout has endured rocky stays with the then-Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was cut by the Raiders in 2019 before playing a snap with the team and was let go by the Patriots after just one appearance.In 2019, his ex-trainer said he sexually assaulted her and another woman said he sexually harassed her and then sent her intimidating texts. He was charged with felony burglary in 2020, then suspended eight games for multiple personal conduct violations.Brown resurfaced with the Bucs in 2020, helping guide the team to a Super Bowl championship. His stay in Tampa Bay ended last season after he ran off the field and left their Week 17 contest against the New York Jets. He was also suspended for three games earlier in the year for misrepresenting his vaccination status.The seven-time Pro Bowler ranks second in Steelers history for receptions (837), receiving yards (11,207), and receiving touchdowns (74).Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander are closing in on a four-year, $84-million extension, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Alexander's average value of $21 million per year sets a new cornerback record, Schefter adds. The figure surpasses Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward, who signed a five-year, $100.5-million deal in April.PlayerTeamAAVJaire AlexanderPackers$21MDenzel WardBrowns$20.1MJalen RamseyRams$20MMarshon LattimoreSaints$19.52MMarlon HumphreyRavens$19.5MThe Packers cornerback will receive $31 million in the first year of the pact, with $30 million coming as a signing bonus. Alexander takes in a base salary of just $1.076 million in 2022 in order to get his cap hit as low as possible, Schefter notes.The 25-year-old emerged as one of the league's rising cornerback stars during a breakout 2020 campaign. However, his 2021 campaign was limited to just four games due to injury. Alexander was sidelined from Week 5 to the end of the regular season but managed to return for the Packers' lone postseason game, though he played just eight defensive snaps.A first-round pick in 2018, Alexander has recorded at least one interception in each of his four seasons. He's earned one Pro Bowl invite and has tallied five career picks.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Drew Brees listed a return to football among many of his next possible career ventures Sunday amid rumors that his time at NBC was over.

Louisiana native and former LSU player Jarvis Landry's career has come full circle after joining the New Orleans Saints."It's a special time," Landry said Sunday. "As a kid growing up, being from Louisiana, you always want to play for your hometown team. It's a blessing to be here and have this opportunity."Landry added that conversations with general manager Mickey Loomis, head coach Dennis Allen, and quarterback Jameis Winston were "instrumental" in his decision to join New Orleans.Other teams were interested in Landry's services since his release from the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason, but the 29-year-old said he prioritized fit and location over money. His one-year deal with the Saints is reportedly worth up to $6 million.Landry is the second high-profile Louisiana native and former LSU player to join the Saints this month, after Tyrann Mathieu. New Orleans also focused on improving its offensive firepower, drafting wideout Chris Olave in the first round of the draft. Three-time Pro Bowler Michael Thomas is expected to return this season after missing 2021 with an ankle issue."We all have different types of skillsets," Landry added. "Me and Mike more similar, but at the end of the day, I think we all are a problem."A five-time Pro Bowler, Landry set career-lows in receptions (52) and receiving yards (570) last season, though he missed time earlier in the year with a knee injury. He joins a Saints team that averaged only 21.4 points per game in 2021, its lowest output since 2005.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It doesn't bother head coach Dan Campbell that his Detroit Lions are the only NFL team without a prime-time game in 2022."It's awesome," Campbell said Saturday. "One-o'clock games. It's awesome - one o'clock. You knock them out, you go home, you get ready for the next opponent. You're not waiting all day in the hotel, all night. Then you're on a short week - it feels like. So, I've got no problem."All but two of the Lions' games in 2022 are scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Detroit will also host the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving at 12:30 p.m. The NFL hasn't announced the date and time for the team's Week 18 matchup versus the Green Bay Packers.But Campbell also thinks the Lions might prove the NFL wrong and potentially have one of their contests moved to prime time."You can get flexed (Week) 5 to (Week) 15," Campbell added. "Who says we can't get flexed."Every NFL team must play a Thursday game during the season, which usually results in an appearance on Thursday Night Football. However, the Lions aren't required to compete in a prime-time slot Thursday since they're playing a Thursday matchup on Thanksgiving."Unattractive is not the right word," Michael North, the NFL's vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling, said Friday, according to Justin Rogers of The Detroit News."We certainly looked at schedules as we searched through the infinite space, somewhere in the 119,000 schedule (options) we looked at, was Detroit on the Monday Night Football schedule? Absolutely, yes."Detroit didn't have a Pro Bowler on its roster last season, though four Lions players were named Pro Bowl alternates.The Lions, who played one prime-time contest last year, went 3-13-1 in 2021 - Campbell's first year with the team. It was the club's fourth straight losing campaign.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said the club was disappointed for DeAndre Hopkins when they learned about his six-game suspension."We're all disappointed for him. He's a great competitor. We'll just be fired up when he gets back," said Kingsbury, according to Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic.Kingsbury added: "We struggled the second half of the (2021) season, and when we get him back, I think that will be a real shot in the arm for the back half, and I know we'll get his best."The three-time first-team All-Pro was suspended for six games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drugs policy earlier in May. Hopkins issued an apology shortly after his suspension was announced.He's eligible to participate in the Cardinals' preseason practices and games but will only be allowed to return to the team a few days ahead of its matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football on Oct. 20.Hopkins produced 42 receptions for 572 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games last season after he was sidelined for seven games due to various injuries. Arizona posted a 3-4 record without Hopkins.He recorded four consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns from 2017 to 2020.Arizona is set to rely on a pass-catching group that includes A.J. Green, Rondale Moore, and Zach Ertz.The Cardinals also added Marquise Brown in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens during the 2022 draft, but Kingsbury is tempering expectations as they attempt to maximize his strengths."We've just got to figure out where he fits best with that type of speed, whether it's inside, outside," he said.Kingsbury said the Cardinals' receiving corps and an improvement in the running game are needed to overcome Hopkins' absence.The Cardinals kick off their 2022 campaign Sept. 11 when they host the Kansas City Chiefs.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders traded wide receiver Bryan Edwards and a conditional 2023 seventh-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round selection.Las Vegas drafted Edwards in the third round in 2020. The South Carolina product had 34 receptions for 571 yards and three touchdowns in 2021, up from 11 catches, 193 yards, and one score as a rookie.The Falcons heavily invested in their receiving corps this offseason after losing Calvin Ridley - suspended for the entire 2022 season - and Russell Gage - who signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency.Edwards will join a wide receiver depth chart featuring rookie Drake London, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Auden Tate, among others. Atlanta selected London at No. 8 overall in this year's draft.The Falcons' offense also goes through tight end Kyle Pitts, whom Atlanta drafted fourth overall in 2021. Pitts led the team with 68 receptions and 1,026 yards last year. He also caught one touchdown.Atlanta's set to begin a new era after trading longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. The Falcons added a pair of quarterbacks this year, signing veteran Marcus Mariota in free agency and taking Desmond Ridder in the draft's third round.Las Vegas still features a deep receiving corps led by wide receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller. The Raiders, who acquired Adams from the Green Bay Packers this year in a blockbuster trade, also signed Demarcus Robinson and Keelan Cole, among others, this offseason.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is signing with the New Orleans Saints, he announced Friday on Twitter.Landry, a Louisiana native, is set to ink a one-year deal worth up to $6 million to join the Saints, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.The five-time Pro Bowl receiver drew interest from multiple suitors after the Browns released him earlier this offseason. The Baltimore Ravens reportedly eyed Landry, and he apparently declined an offer to return to the Browns.The Saints have bolstered their receiving corps this offseason after the unit struggled mightily in 2021. The club selected former Ohio State star Chris Olave at No. 11 overall in this year's draft. Michael Thomas is also poised to return in 2022 after missing all of last season with an ankle injury.New Orleans didn't have a receiver record more than 700 receiving yards last year while running back Alvin Kamara led the team with 47 receptions.Landry, 29, caught a career-low 52 passes for 570 yards and two touchdowns during his final season with the Browns in 2021. A prolific slot receiver, the veteran wideout has registered 7,598 yards on 688 receptions over his career and nabbed 70-plus catches in seven of his eight campaigns.The Saints head into the upcoming season with a quarterback room featuring Jameis Winston and Andy Dalton.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill recently said his job isn't to mentor rookie passer Malik Willis, drawing criticism from around the NFL. Willis, however, has no issues with the remarks."We chopped it up," he said at rookie minicamp Friday. "It was never anything negative. Ryan is a good dude. Like I said, he had us over at the house. Everything's cool."Tannehill said May 3 that he sees Willis as a competitor, but it'd be a "great thing" if the first-year passer learned from him along the way.Titans head coach Mike Vrabel also defended Tannehill."I thought Ryan handled that very well," Vrabel said Friday. "I thought he was genuine, I thought he was authentic, and I know Ryan is a great teammate."Vrabel added: "His job is to prepare, to help us win a bunch of games, and be a great teammate and help out. I know he's gonna do that, so (his comment) was not an issue for me."Tannehill is coming off his least productive season as a Titan. The 33-year-old, who joined Tennessee in 2019, passed for 3,734 yards and 21 touchdowns against 14 interceptions through 17 games last year. He also threw three interceptions in the Titans' divisional-round loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.Tennessee selected Willis in the third round, No. 86 overall, ending the quarterback's lengthy slide in the 2022 NFL Draft.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett told reporters Friday that franchise legend Ben Roethlisberger recently called to offer help with his transition to the NFL."He said he is always there for me if I have any questions or advice," Pickett said, according to The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. "He is an unbelievable player, a Hall of Famer. He is a guy who I will definitely use as a resource these coming weeks."Pittsburgh began a new era this year after Roethlisberger announced his retirement following 18 seasons with the club. The Steelers, who already had 2018 third-round pick Mason Rudolph on their quarterback depth chart, added a pair of passers this offseason, signing Mitch Trubisky and drafting Pickett in the first round.Although Rudolph and Trubisky have struggled as starters in the past, Pickett knows it won't be easy to win that battle under center in 2022."I've got no shot if I don't know what I'm doing," he said, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor. "I'm dedicating myself to the playbook and learning every detail I possibly can to give myself the best shot, to operate out here."Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in April that Pickett "certainly has a chance" to be Pittsburgh's Week 1 starter.The 23-year-old was the first field general taken in this year's draft after enjoying a standout career at Pitt. Pickett passed for 4,319 passing yards and 42 touchdowns against seven interceptions through 13 games in 2021.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested in Colorado on Thursday, the Arapahoe County Sheriff announced in a statement.Jeudy was charged with second-degree criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer, which is a misdemeanor charge.The 23-year-old was released on bond Friday after spending the night in jail, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.Sheriff Tyler Brown said in a press conference Thursday that a woman, who has a child with Jeudy, called police in the morning saying Jeudy had some "property" of hers that she could no longer access, according to CB Cotton of Denver7 News."There was no physical contact between Mr. Jeudy and the female party. It solely involved property," Brown said, according to Michael Spencer of CBS.The victim in Jeudy's case also addressed the situation Friday."I did want to dismiss the case. I just wanted (the police) to monitor the situation," the woman said, according to Troy Renck of Denver7. "(Jeudy) was not a threat. I didn't feel threatened."In Colorado, second-degree criminal tampering is defined as tampering "with property of another with intent to cause injury, inconvenience, or annoyance to that person or to another or if he knowingly makes an unauthorized connection with property of a utility," according to Andrew Mason of DNVR Sports."When it comes to the severity of the charge, this is a very low-level misdemeanor," Brown said, according to Spencer. "But we take all cases of domestic violence very seriously. It's important to make sure that (the) victim's voices are heard ... and that's what we're doing right now."The Broncos released a statement following the wideout's arrest. "We are aware of the matter involving Jerry Jeudy and are in the process of gathering more information."Jeudy, the 15th overall pick in 2020, is entering his third season with Denver.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carson Wentz is going on a reunion tour in 2022. The biggest highlight: Week 10 in Philadelphia.The Washington Commanders quarterback said Thursday he's expecting an emotional matchup against the Eagles on Nov. 14 when he returns to Philadelphia for the first time since the team traded him to the Indianapolis Colts."I know that'll be a big game. A lot of emotions," Wentz said, according to Grant Gordon of NFL.com. "I'm sure fans will eat that one up, and it'll be fun - make for a good storyline. But at the end of the day, it's going to be just another ball game. It's going to be a huge divisional game for us when that one comes."I'm excited for it, but at the same time, I'm trying not to get too excited for that one because, again, it's just football."The Commanders will also host the Eagles in Week 3. Wentz played his first five NFL seasons in Philadelphia after being drafted second overall in 2016.Additionally, the 29-year-old has notable matchups against his ex-coach - Jacksonville Jaguars sideline boss Doug Pederson - and another former team, the Indianapolis Colts.Wentz played just one season with the Colts, who he'll face in Week 8. Indianapolis fell one win short of the playoffs last year after its Wentz-led offense scored just 11 points in a Week 18 loss to the previously 2-14 Jaguars.Wentz will see Jacksonville and Pederson again in his Commanders debut in Washington. Pederson guided Philly to a Super Bowl title in the passer's second season in the league."Obviously, it will be a big game, lot of emotions going on running out here at FedEx Field," Wentz said of Week 1.He added: "Lot of familiar faces on the other side of the ball. Obviously, the last game of last year was against the Jaguars ... and didn't go quite as planned. So, definitely trying to regroup from that one and, hopefully, set the stage for this season the right way."Indy traded Wentz this offseason to Washington in exchange for draft picks.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.With the release of the NFL's regular-season schedule Thursday, we can begin to infuse that information into our 2022 fantasy projections.While injuries can have a major impact on the campaign's latter stages, you can gain an advantage by focusing on the first few weeks to draft players set for hot starts or avoid those destined to struggle against an unusually tough streak of opponents.Players with difficult schedules in the early going are prime trade targets after the first few weeks when managers begin to question their value.We'll also publish a detailed fantasy strength-of-schedule matrix for the entire year soon - but for now, let's take a quick look at the teams with the easiest and hardest early-season slates.EasiestDenver BroncosWeekOpponent1at Seahawks2vs. Texans3vs. 49ers4at RaidersThe schedule-makers wasted no time pitting Russell Wilson against his former club in what should be a favorable first outing against a Seattle Seahawks squad that also lost defensive leader Bobby Wagner.In fact, three of the Broncos' opening four opponents (Seahawks, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders) finished in the bottom 12 of Football Outsiders' pass defense DVOA for 2021. Aside from the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3, Wilson should face very little resistance as he gets acclimated to Denver's offense.Acquiring pieces of the Broncos' attack has been a priority for fantasy managers since the team landed its new franchise quarterback, and this early-season schedule justifies that.Los Angeles ChargersWeekOpponent1vs. Raiders2at Chiefs3vs. Jaguars4at TexansThe Chargers enter the 2022 campaign as legit contenders following a spectacular offseason on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side alone, they re-signed wideout Mike Williams, brought in Gerald Everett to take over at tight end, upgraded their backfield depth with rookie Isaiah Spiller, and spent another first-round pick on a lineman in guard Zion Johnson.With a loaded supporting cast, Justin Herbert should start the season strong with a pair of divisional matchups he dominated last season. Herbert threw for 605 yards and six touchdowns in his two meetings with the Raiders in 2021 and added another 517 yards and seven scores (one rushing) over two contests versus the Kansas City Chiefs.And somehow after that, things get even more agreeable with back-to-back games against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Texans. At this point, investing in the Chargers' offense is a must.Washington CommandersWeekOpponent1vs. Jaguars2at Lions3vs. Eagles4at CowboysWhile it's not on the same level as Wilson's arrival in Denver, the Commanders are hoping Carson Wentz can stabilize the quarterback position and help them contend in the NFC East.

Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons believes his team's first two games of the 2022 season - against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals - will indicate just how prepared Dallas is for the campaign."Seeing Tampa Bay and Cincinnati back to back, that was kinda like the first thing that I saw," Parsons said, according to Grant Gordon of NFL.com. "Bengals (were) in it last year, Super Bowl contender, obviously. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are always Super Bowl contenders."It's a testament to see where our team's at and where we stand at. And I think that's a great start. To (play against) those two Super Bowl teams, Super Bowl-type teams will be big Ws for the Cowboys."The NFL announced its 2022 schedule Thursday. The league gave Dallas five prime-time games, including the team's season opener against the Bucs.The Cowboys also faced Tampa Bay in Week 1 last year. Tom Brady led the then-defending champion Buccaneers to a 31-29 victory at Raymond James Stadium."Obviously, my first year (playing against) Tom Brady, I was, obviously, big eyes in seeing Tom," Parsons added. "I'm kinda excited for the rematch. It was a real big nail-biter."Parsons made his NFL regular-season debut versus Tampa Bay in 2021, finishing the contest with seven tackles and one quarterback hit. The 22-year-old went on to put up a fantastic rookie campaign, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors and a first-team All-Pro berth."I have to act like I got amnesia," Parsons said, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "Forget last year and kind of restart everything, but still put in the work and try to do better than I did last year. I just have to erase everything I did, don't let anything get to my head, and just go to work."The Cowboys won the NFC East with a 12-5 record last season, but they fell short against the San Francisco 49ers at home in the wild card.Dallas is tied with the Washington Commanders for the easiest schedule this year based on its opponents' combined 2021 win percentage.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL released its complete schedule for the 2022 regular season Thursday.Follow the links below to see team-by-team schedules.NFC

First overall pick Travon Walker has agreed to terms on his rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced Thursday.Walker will receive a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth just over $37 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The contract will also include a standard fifth-year option.The Georgia product is the Jaguars' second consecutive No. 1 pick after the club selected quarterback Trevor Lawrence in last year's draft.Jacksonville also announced it signed four other members of the 2022 draft class, including first-round linebacker Devin Lloyd.The Jaguars have finished last in the AFC South in each of the past four seasons and also hold a 4-29 record since 2020. The organization hired former Super Bowl champion Doug Pederson as its head coach this offseason.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL announced every team's 2022 home opener on Thursday.The defending champion Los Angeles Rams will kick off the season Sept. 8 against the Buffalo Bills.Week 1 will also see quarterback Russell Wilson return to Seattle, as the Denver Broncos will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 12 for Monday Night Football. The Seahawks traded Wilson, who played his first 10 NFL seasons in Seattle, to the Broncos in a blockbuster move this offseason.The Dallas Cowboys will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. Both teams also squared off in the first game of the season last year, with Tampa Bay edging Dallas at Raymond James Stadium.The NFL will officially announce its full schedule at 8 p.m. ET, but teams were allowed to unveil their home openers in advance Thursday. Here's this year's Week 1 slate:Home teamAway teamRamsBillsVikingsPackersTitansGiantsJetsRavensFalconsSaintsBears49ersCommandersJaguarsTexansColtsCardinalsChiefsPanthersBrownsBengalsSteelersLionsEaglesDolphinsPatriotsChargersRaidersCowboysBuccaneers*SeahawksBroncos***Teams will play on Sunday Night Football**Teams will play on Monday Night FootballThe league has also officially announced multiple notable games throughout the campaign, including a rematch of Super Bowl LV between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football in Week 4. The Cowboys will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 10.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.