The Houston Texans denied the Indianapolis Colts permission to speak with quarterback Deshaun Watson, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Houston and Watson have been looking for a trade destination for the disgruntled signal-caller. However, the team doesn't appear interested in moving him to another AFC South club.Watson is set to speak with the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers on Monday evening, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. He's also reportedly expected to meet with more teams Tuesday.The Seattle Seahawks have been linked to the 26-year-old since trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, but they currently have no plans to meet with Watson, reports Dianna Russini of ESPN.The Colts reportedly began looking for a new starting quarterback after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. Wentz went 9-8 and failed to lead Indianapolis to the playoffs in his first season with the team in 2021.Watson, who holds a no-trade clause, requested a move from the Texans last offseason amid a fallout with upper management. He didn't play in 2021 but was on Houston's active roster throughout the season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to reload for a championship run following Tom Brady's return.The Buccaneers are expected to re-sign free-agent cornerback Carlton Davis to a three-year, $45-million contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. He will also receive $30 million in guaranteed money, the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud reports.Davis' average salary of $15 million will put him just inside the NFL's top 10 highest-paid corners, according to Over The Cap.The 25-year-old was arguably Tampa Bay's most important pending free agent among a large group of players following a standout first four campaigns in the league.Davis was a key part of the franchise's Super Bowl run in 2020, racking up career highs with four interceptions and 66 total tackles during the regular season.The Auburn product missed seven games last campaign due to a quad injury, but he still produced 11 pass breakups and one interception.The Bucs already re-signed Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen to a three-year deal reportedly worth $39 million before he hit free agency. Meanwhile, with Brady back in the fold, the NFC South club apparently hopes to re-sign tight end Rob Gronkowski.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles and pass-rusher Haason Reddick agreed to a three-year deal, the team announced Monday.Reddick will receive $45 million over the three-year term, a source told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.He'll also reportedly bring in $30 million in guarantees. His deal could be worth up to $49.5 million with incentives, adds Garafolo.The 27-year-old racked up 11 sacks with the Carolina Panthers in 2021 after signing a one-year deal worth up to $8 million. He spent the previous four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals after entering the league as a first-round pick in 2017.Reddick appeared set for a major payday last offseason after producing 12.5 sacks during his final campaign in Arizona. However, he settled for a prove-it deal with Carolina and now cashes in with Philadelphia.The Eagles needed to bolster their pass rush after finishing 31st in the NFL in sacks (29) last season. Moreover, Derek Barnett is set to hit the open market, while Brandon Graham will turn 34 years old in April.Reddick grew up near Philadelphia before attending Temple.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers are re-signing All-Pro linebacker De'Vondre Campbell to a five-year, $50-million contract, his agent told Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated.Campbell enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Packers after arriving in Green Bay as a summertime signing. In 16 games, he posted 102 solo tackles and was impactful in coverage and against the run.Campbell played four seasons for the Arizona Cardinals and one campaign for the Atlanta Falcons before heading to Green Bay in 2021. While he was always a reliable tackler, Campbell struggled in other areas in both Atlanta and Arizona.The Packers entered the offseason uncertain about their ability to retain Campbell in light of their salary cap issues. Green Bay released standout edge rusher Za'Darius Smith at the onset of free agency for financial reasons and might need to cut costs elsewhere to get under the cap.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope to re-sign tight end Rob Gronkowski now that quarterback Tom Brady has committed to a return in 2022, a source told Jeff Howe of The Athletic.Brady announced his comeback Sunday following a retirement that lasted less than two months. Gronkowski has played with Brady in every season of the tight end's career.Gronkowski hit free agency Monday after wrapping up his second season with the Buccaneers. The 32-year-old is weighing retirement and reportedly had interest from the Buffalo Bills, his hometown team, before the market opened.A four-time Super Bowl champion, Gronkowski had 55 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns over 12 appearances last season. He ranks third all time among tight ends with 92 career touchdown receptions.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets are signing former San Francisco 49ers left guard Laken Tomlinson to a three-year, $40-million contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The deal includes $27 million guaranteed and contains a maximum value of $41.2 million.Tomlinson will head to New York on the heels of his first Pro Bowl selection. The 30-year-old blossomed in the 49ers' zone-blocking scheme; the Jets use a similar system under second-year coordinator and former San Francisco assistant Mike LaFleur.The Jets went into the offseason prioritizing their offensive line after struggling to protect quarterback Zach Wilson and open holes in the ground game in 2021. They'll presumably plug Tomlinson into the lineup at left guard and move Alijah Vera-Tucker to the right side.Tomlinson spent four seasons in San Francisco, initially arriving in the Bay Area through a trade with the Detroit Lions. The former first-round pick turned around his career in San Francisco after falling short of expectations in Detroit.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are retaining safety Quandre Diggs on a three-year deal worth $40 million, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Diggs was reportedly expected to be sidelined four-to-five months after exiting the 2021 regular-season finale with a broken leg and dislocated ankle.However, Seattle felt confident enough in the safety's rehab to give him a long-term deal, Rapoport adds.Diggs has been a key piece of Seattle's secondary since being acquired in a midseason trade with the Detroit Lions in 2019. He's made the Pro Bowl in each of his last two seasons.He put up a career-high 94 tackles in 2021 while his five interceptions tied a personal best.Diggs isn't the only familiar face returning to the secondary - cornerback Sidney Jones is also coming back, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Jones started a career-high 11 games with the Seahawks last season.Seattle is in the midst of a transition this offseason after trading quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos and releasing longtime starting linebacker Bobby Wagner.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals wasted little time in upgrading their offensive line.Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers right guard Alex Cappa intends to sign a four-year, $40-million deal with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The club also signed offensive lineman Ted Karras to a three-year, $18-million contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Cappa was a durable interior starter on the Buccaneers' offensive line. He hasn't missed a single snap over the past two seasons.Meanwhile, Karras has spent five of his six seasons with the New England Patriots. He brings versatility as he can play at center or guard.Fresh off their loss in Super Bowl LVI, the Bengals have prioritized protecting franchise quarterback Joe Burrow after he was sacked a league-high 51 times in 2021.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers released pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith after three seasons, the team announced.Smith's release will give the Packers $15.75 million in cap space, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.Green Bay has been working to approach cap compliance before the start of the new league year. Linebacker Preston Smith inked a reported four-year extension worth $52.5 million Monday, which is expected to reduce his cap number. The club also announced it parted ways with offensive tackle Billy Turner.Smith had the option to stay with the Packers on his original owed cash amount for this year. However both parties agreed it was in their best interest to move on, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Baltimore Ravens are among multiple teams pursuing Smith, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.The Packers added Smith during the 2019 offseason after he spent the first four years of his career with the Ravens. He recorded 26 sacks over his first two seasons in Green Bay before a back injury cost him the majority of last season. Smith underwent back surgery following the 2021 season opener and missed the rest of the regular-season campaign before returning for the postseason.The 29-year-old pass-rusher has totaled 44.5 sacks and has earned two Pro Bowl selections over his career.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to a three-year contract with running back James Conner, the team announced Monday.The pact is worth $21 million, though it could reach $25.5 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal also includes $13.5 million in guaranteed money.Conner should expect to see a higher workload next season after former Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds reportedly departed for the Miami Dolphins in free agency.A two-time Pro Bowler, Conner shined in his first season with Arizona in 2021. He accumulated 18 total touchdowns while tallying 752 rushing yards and 375 receiving yards.Before joining the Cardinals, Conner spent the first four seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's rushed for 3,054 yards while averaging 4.2 yards per carry across 65 career games.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent running back Chase Edmonds is signing a two-year, $12.6-million contract with the Miami Dolphins, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The agreement includes $6.1 million guaranteed.Edmonds spent the last four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, serving mostly as a change-of-pace back. He amassed 903 total yards and two touchdowns last year while sharing the backfield with James Conner.The Dolphins have struggled to find efficiency in the running game for the last several seasons. Myles Gaskin had a team-high 612 yards on the ground in 2021 while averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Miami hasn't had a 1,000-yard runner since Jay Ajayi in 2016.Edmonds has averaged 4.7 yards per carry throughout his career but has never taken more than 116 carries in a season.The 25-year-old also brings some experience in the return game to Miami, as he ran back 18 kickoffs for the Cardinals in 2020.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah agreed to a four-year deal worth $65 million, Ogbah's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Ogbah, who racked up nine sacks in each of his last two seasons in Miami, received $32 million guaranteed.The 28-year-old was set to be one of the top pass-rushers available on the open market.Ogbah's average salary of $16.25 million puts him 16th among edge defenders, per Over The Cap.The veteran began his career with the Cleveland Browns as a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 before joining the Dolphins the following year as a free agent.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers re-signed pass-rusher Preston Smith to an extension, the team announced Monday.It's a four-year extension worth $52.5 million in new money, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Smith, who was under contract for 2022, will now receive over $65 million across five years, Rapoport adds. His deal could see him make up to $71 million over the duration of his contract.The linebacker announced he would be signing a new contract earlier Monday on Instagram, per ESPN's Rob Demovsky.Smith's deal is expected to lower his 2022 cap hit, which should give the Packers additional wiggle room as they work through a cap crunch. He was set to account for a $19.7-million cap charge before striking his new pact, per Spotrac.The 29-year-old enjoyed a bounce-back campaign in 2021 after he finished with just four sacks in a disappointing 2020. Smith tallied nine sacks last season, trailing only Rashan Gary (9.5) for the team lead.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons and left tackle Jake Matthews agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $18.5 million per season, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Matthews will reportedly get $52.5 million over the first three seasons.Meanwhile, the Falcons receive some cap relief for 2022. The NFC South club had around $16 million in space ahead of free agency after restructuring Matt Ryan's deal to free up $12 million.The 30-year-old Matthews was previously signed through the 2023 season, according to Over The Cap. His cap number for 2022 was $23.67 million.The 2014 first-round pick has been the lone consistent presence on Atlanta's offensive line since entering the league. He hasn't missed a game since his rookie season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Davante Adams has informed the Green Bay Packers he won't play under the franchise tag, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Adams and the Packers remain far apart on a long-term extension, Rapoport adds.Green Bay's most recent offer would make Adams the highest-paid receiver in NFL history, but the two sides are still at odds over contract structure and length, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.The 29-year-old wideout has reportedly told teammates and friends he's unhappy at not having a new contract, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The Packers applied the franchise tag on Adams earlier this month. He'd earn $20.1 million on the tag this season, per Spotrac.Adams has been one of the NFL's most dominant wideouts. He's exceeded 1,300 yards in three of his last four seasons, recording a career-high 1,553 yards in 2021.Players who've received the franchise tag have until July 15 to agree to a long-term deal.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing center Ryan Jensen, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Jensen agreed to terms on a three-year, $39-million deal, a source told Schefter.

Tom Brady isn't quite ready to walk away after all.The future Hall of Fame quarterback revealed his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 23rd season on Sunday - less than two months after first announcing his retirement.

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a new five-year, $62.5-million deal with wide receiver Michael Gallup, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Gallup was set to become an unrestricted free agent.Dallas had prioritized re-signing the promising wideout, who tore his ACL on Jan. 2. Gallup also missed seven games this past season due to a calf injury. Despite multiple ailments, the 26-year-old was able to haul in 35 receptions for 445 yards and two touchdowns.Gallup has proved to be an effective target for quarterback Dak Prescott when healthy. The Georgia native tallied back-to-back seasons with 800-plus receiving yards in 2019 and 2020 to go along with 11 total touchdowns.Dallas has been busy addressing its pass-catching group this offseason, previously placing the franchise tag on tight end Dalton Schultz. The Cowboys freed up some cap space by reportedly trading Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings are signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a one-year extension, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Cousins' new deal, keeping him under contract through the 2023 season, is worth a fully guaranteed $35 million, according to Schefter. The agreement includes voidable years, which help lower his cap number to $31.25 million in 2022, Schefter reports.More to come.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back tight end Zach Ertz, the team announced Sunday.Ertz, 31, signed a three-year, $31.65-million contract to remain in Arizona, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Cardinals acquired Ertz from the Philadelphia Eagles in October for cornerback Tay Gowan and a 2022 fifth-round selection.The three-time Pro Bowler hauled in 56 receptions for 574 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games with Arizona.Ertz established himself as a reliable option in the passing game over nine seasons in Philadelphia and won Super Bowl LII with the club. He recorded more than 700 receiving yards in six consecutive campaigns from 2014-19.The California native set a single-season record for receptions by a tight end in 2018 with 116 catches.Ertz's return is a big help for quarterback Kyler Murray. Receivers A.J. Green and Christian Kirk could leave the NFC West club when free agency opens later this week.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to be heavily involved in discussions to sign cornerback J.C. Jackson, reports NFL Network's Mike Giardi.Jackson, 26, is set to hit unrestricted free agency after the New England Patriots opted not to use the franchise tag on him earlier this month.The Pro Bowler tallied 58 tackles, 23 passes defended, and eight interceptions last season. Jackson emerged as the Patriots' top cornerback following Stephon Gilmore's departure.Jackson corralled 25 interceptions over four seasons with New England.The Chargers are aiming to make another big splash after reportedly acquiring Khalil Mack in a trade with the Chicago Bears, pending a physical.The AFC West club is attempting to bolster a secondary that features Asante Samuel Jr. and Derwin James. Veteran Chris Harris is set to become a free agent after two seasons with the franchise.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers have submitted trade offers to the Houston Texans for Deshaun Watson and will likely meet with the quarterback soon, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.Other teams are also involved in the sweepstakes. Watson, who holds a no-trade clause, reportedly wants to meet with clubs before accepting a deal. The Texans are reportedly expected to permit him to speak with suitors in advance.A Watson deal could come together quickly following a Houston grand jury's decision not to indict him over allegations of sexual assault. NFL teams were seemingly waiting for clarity on his legal situation before pursuing him.Watson, 26, requested a trade from the Texans last offseason amid a fallout with ownership and upper management. The three-time Pro Bowler didn't play in 2021 but was on Houston's active roster throughout the campaign.The Panthers have been linked to Watson for months. Carolina has been stuck in quarterback purgatory for the last two seasons, using multiple starters in both 2020 and 2021.The Saints cycled through signal-callers last year in their first campaign since longtime starter Drew Brees retired. New Orleans has no clear starter for 2022, with Jameis Winston hitting free agency and Taysom Hill still unproven as a primary passer.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Teams are inquiring about Minnesota Vikings pass-rusher Danielle Hunter's availability, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.The Vikings reportedly aren't actively shopping Hunter, but other clubs believe he's a trade candidate due to Minnesota's cap issues.The NFC North team is currently $15.2 million over the cap ahead of the new league year on March 16, the third-worst mark in the NFL, per Spotrac.Hunter has an $18-million roster bonus due March 20, adds Fowler.The 28-year-old played in only seven games this past campaign after tearing his pectoral. He also missed the entire 2020 season due to a neck injury.However, Hunter was one of the league's most productive pass-rushers from 2018-19, racking up two straight years with 14.5 sacks.The Vikings hired Kevin O'Connell as their head coach and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager this offseason, potentially signaling the start of a rebuild for the franchise.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns have given wide receiver Jarvis Landry permission to seek a trade, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Landry is due a $14.3-million base salary in 2022, a figure that's likely too costly for a Browns team that's acquiring Amari Cooper and his $20-million salary from the Dallas Cowboys.Landry is a three-time 1,000-yard receiver, but he's coming off an injury-riddled season in which he produced career lows in receiving yards (570) and touchdown catches (two).The 29-year-old has spent the last four seasons in Cleveland and has excelled in the slot throughout his career. He's also been an emotional spark plug for the Browns over his tenure.Landry said at the end of 2021 that he hoped to return for his fifth season, despite a disappointing Browns campaign and the turmoil that took place between the team and his best friend, Odell Beckham Jr. Landry is still open to staying in Cleveland if the two sides can make the financials work, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Landry played four seasons with the Miami Dolphins before the Browns acquired him in a 2018 offseason trade.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are trading wide receiver Amari Cooper and a sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for fifth- and sixth-round selections, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Cowboys were reportedly preparing to release the four-time Pro Bowler if they couldn't find a trade partner.Cooper spent the last three-and-a-half seasons in Dallas, initially coming over from the Oakland Raiders in a 2018 trade deadline deal. He helped the Cowboys register the NFL's top-ranked offense twice in his three full seasons.The Cowboys jettisoned Cooper and the $20-million salary he's due in 2022 after his production dipped in 2021. The 27-year-old finished last season with 865 yards and eight touchdowns, falling short of the 1,000-yard mark for only the second time in his career.Despite the recent dip, Cooper projects to become the No. 1 wideout for a Browns team looking to jolt their passing attack. Donovan Peoples-Jones led the club with a modest 597 receiving yards last year.The Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets were among the other teams interested in acquiring Cooper, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.Dallas will gain $16 million in cap space with the trade. The Cowboys reportedly plan to reallocate some of the savings to re-sign Michael Gallup, a pending free agent.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers plan to submit an "aggressive" trade offer for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, a source told ESPN's David Newton.Watson owns a no-trade clause, but it reportedly isn't expected to become an issue, clearing the Texans and Panthers to negotiate.The Panthers have been heavily linked to Watson since he requested a trade over a year ago. Carolina has been stuck in quarterback purgatory, using five starters to get through the past two seasons.Watson's trade market is expected to heat up after a Houston grand jury declined to indict him Friday over allegations of sexual assault, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Teams interested in the signal-caller were previously hesitant to deal for him amid the possibility of criminal charges.The 26-year-old still faces 22 lawsuits from women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. The NFL could discipline Watson even though he won't be charged criminally.Watson was one of the NFL's top quarterbacks through his first four seasons and led the league with 4,823 passing yards in 2020. He sat out the entirety of 2021.Houston has reportedly requested an enormous trade package headlined by three first-round picks.The Seattle Seahawks are also expected to make a run at landing Watson after dealing Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos, Newton reports.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons restructured the contract of quarterback Matt Ryan to create $12 million worth of cap room, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.Ryan, 36, was due $23.75 million in 2022, Rapoport reports.The former All-Pro passer has two years remaining on a five-year, $150-million extension signed in 2018. Ryan agreed to convert salary into bonuses over the previous two offseasons, creating $14 million in cap space (2021) and $5.2 million (2020), according to Spotrac.The four-time Pro Bowler led Atlanta to a 7-10 record last season, throwing for 3,968 yards and 20 touchdowns against 12 interceptions while completing 67% of his pass attempts.Prior to Ryan reworking his deal, the Falcons had $4.2 million available in cap room, according to Over the Cap.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Fox Sports broadcaster Joe Buck is expected to join Troy Aikman at ESPN and become the new voice of Monday Night Football, according to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.The 52-year-old will reportedly ink a contract in the neighborhood of five years and $60 million to $75 million. He has one year and $11 million left on his Fox Sports deal, per Marchand.Buck has worked at Fox Sports since 1994 and is synonymous with its brand. He's been the network's top MLB play-by-play man since 1996 and leading NFL play-by-play man since 2002. He's also lent his voice to other sports at times.ESPN has looked to solidify its Monday Night Football booth since Mike Tirico left for NBC Sports in 2016. Steve Levy handled play-by-play duties the last two seasons, with analysts Louis Riddick and Brian Griese flanking him. Griese recently relinquished his role to become the San Francisco 49ers' quarterbacks coach.Aikman, the Hall of Fame quarterback who sat next to Buck at Fox Sports, agreed to a five-year, $92.5-million contract at ESPN earlier this year, according to Marchand. The former Dallas Cowboys star expressed hope that he'd reunite with Buck at his new broadcasting home.Disney, the parent company of ESPN, will air Super Bowl LXI in 2027 after joining the broadcasting rotation in the NFL's last media rights deal. Disney hasn't owned Super Bowl broadcasting rights since 2006 when Al Michaels and the late John Madden worked the booth for Super Bowl XL.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing defensive end Maxx Crosby to a multi-year extension, the team announced Friday.Crosby inked a four-year contract extension worth $95 million that includes $53 million guaranteed, Crosby's representatives told ESPN's Adam Schefter.More to come.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys have contacted free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner over a potential move, a source told ESPN's Ed Werder.It's uncertain whether the two sides will agree to a deal, but they'll remain in contact over the next few days, Werder adds.Wagner would be reunited with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn in Dallas. Quinn coached Wagner from 2013-14 as the Seattle Seahawks' defensive coordinator.The Seahawks released Wagner on Wednesday. The veteran linebacker was an instrumental piece in a dominant Seattle defense over his decade with the club, racking up six All-Pro selections, eight Pro Bowl honors, and one Super Bowl victory.A second-round pick in 2012, Wagner twice led the NFL in tackles (2016, 2019) and recorded at least 100 tackles in all 10 of his professional seasons.Wagner's addition would bolster a Cowboys linebacking core headlined by 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year Micah Parsons.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears are releasing running back Tarik Cohen with an injury designation, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Cohen missed the entire 2021 season and all but three games the previous year because of a torn ACL. The 26-year-old isn't ready to pass a physical but hopes to be ready for the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Schefter adds.Cohen served the Bears as a dynamic offensive weapon before going down with the injury that has sidetracked his career. The 5-foot-6 scatback recorded 1,101 rushing yards, 1,575 receiving yards, and 1,613 return yards from 2017-20 and had 17 total touchdowns.The Bears signed Cohen to a three-year, $17.25-million contract extension weeks before he tore his ACL. His release saves Chicago $2.25 million against the salary cap and leaves $3.5 million in dead money.Chicago is also releasing defensive tackle Eddie Goldman, who had 22 tackles with 0.5 sacks in 2021 and spent seven years with the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Philadelphia Eagles are making Jason Kelce the NFL's highest-paid center with a one-year deal worth $14 million, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Kelce announced Thursday that he'd be returning for the 2022 season.His contract will surpass Frank Ragnow's. The Detroit Lions lineman averages $13.5 million per year, per Spotrac.Kelce, 34, has been an ironman for the Eagles' offensive line, playing in every game over the past seven seasons.He's earned five Pro Bowl nods, four All-Pro selections, and one Super Bowl ring since Philadelphia drafted him in the sixth round in 2011.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the NFL's franchise-tag deadline in the past, attention moves to the opening of the league's free-agent negotiating window March 14.These are the 100 best unrestricted free agents slated to hit the market.By position

Teams around the NFL have called the Philadelphia Eagles about the availability of defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Cox generated trade interest early last season, and the Eagles were reportedly aggressive in trying to move him prior to last year's deadline. However, they were unable to agree on a deal.His run of six straight Pro Bowl campaigns came to an end last season. Cox registered 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and seven tackles for a loss in 2021.The 31-year-old defensive tackle has been a focal point of the Eagles' defense since they drafted him 12th overall in 2012. He's got 58 sacks over 156 career appearances.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants have reached an agreement on a restructured contract with wide receiver Sterling Shepard, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.Shepard, who's entering his seventh season with the club in 2022, is the longest-tenured player on the Giants roster. The 29-year-old's previous deal would've expired after the 2023 campaign."You just got to realize it's not personal," Shepard told CBS Sports HQ's Josina Anderson. "Right now I'm just focusing on my Achilles rehab and controlling what I can control."Shepard has missed almost 20 games over the past three seasons due to various injuries, including an Achilles ailment that wiped out most of his 2021 campaign.New York selected the Oklahoma product in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Shepard has hauled in 349 receptions, 3,884 yards, and 21 touchdowns in six seasons.The Giants continue to carve out space under salary cap this offseason after releasing veterans Kyle Rudolph and Devontae Booker.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers are finalizing a deal to acquire Pro Bowl pass-rusher Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Chargers are trading a 2022 second-round pick and a 2023 sixth-round pick for Mack, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The deal will be confirmed once the Chargers and Mack agree to an adjustment of his contract and he passes a physical, adds Rapoport.Mack, 31, has three years remaining on a six-year, $141-million extension he signed in 2018 following his blockbuster move from the then-Oakland Raiders.He missed 10 games last season due to injury but still managed to produce six sacks. Mack had 30 quarterback takedowns over his first three campaigns in Chicago.While the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year is no longer at the height of his powers, he will form one of the NFL's best pass-rushing duos alongside Joey Bosa.With star quarterback Justin Herbert on a rookie contract for at least one more season, the Chargers appear to be going all-in to maximize their window of contention after just missing out on a wild-card spot last year.They re-signed wide receiver Mike Williams to a reported three-year, $60-million extension ahead of free agency.The AFC West could be the league's most competitive division in 2022.The Denver Broncos, who finished last in the division in 2021 with a 7-10 record, acquired quarterback Russell Wilson in a blockbuster move. Meanwhile, the Chiefs and the Raiders are coming off playoff appearances.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles can only wonder what could have been.Philadelphia came close to trading for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, according to FOX reporter Jay Glazer."Yup, Eagles almost had a deal done for Calvin Ridley last month, Glazer wrote. "(The) Falcons backed out but weren't able to tell Eagles why."The Falcons halted trade discussions surrounding the talented wideout after learning that Ridley was subject to discipline from the league for betting on games in 2021. The NFL suspended the 27-year-old indefinitely, including for the entire 2022 season.Philadelphia was initially perplexed as to why talks stalled, but the franchise ultimately respected Atlanta's front office for negotiating in good faith.The Eagles were aiming to boost their receiving corps, which features Devonta Smith, Quez Watkins, and 2020 first-round selection Jalen Reagor, who has underwhelmed through two campaigns.Meanwhile, Ridley can petition for reinstatement after Feb 23, 2023. He would've earned $11.116 million playing out his fifth-year option next season, but Ridley now won't receive that salary until he is eligible to return.The Florida native led the Falcons with 1,374 yards to go along with nine receiving touchdowns in 2020. Ridley emerged as Atlanta's top receiving threat, with Julio Jones hampered by injuries before being dealt last offseason. The Alabama product hauled in 31 receptions for 281 receiving yards and two scores before leaving the team to focus on his mental health.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans cut Pro Bowl guard Rodger Saffold after three seasons, the team announced Thursday.Saffold's release will free up $10.5 million in cap space, according to Spotrac.The Titans have been busy cleansing their offensive line, also cutting Kendall Lamm and Darrynton Evans earlier Thursday. The moves project to clear $13.7 million in cap room, per Spotrac.Saffold was set to enter the final season of his four-year, $44-million contract. He joined the Titans in 2019 after spending the first nine years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams.The 33-year-old started 15 games with Tennessee in 2021 and earned his first Pro Bowl invite.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are actively engaged in trade discussions centered around starting offensive tackle La'el Collins, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Teams are reportedly interested in Collins, who is set to earn a $10-million salary this season. More than $6 million of his 2022 salary will be guaranteed on March 20, and he'll account for a $15.3-million cap charge, according to Spotrac.Collins has been a constant starter on the Cowboys' offensive line since joining as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He's played predominantly at right tackle but also has experience at left guard, where he slotted in during the early portions of his career.Dallas signed Collins to a five-year, $50-million extension prior to the 2019 season.The LSU product appeared in 12 contests this year, starting 10. He missed five games due to a suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.Dallas could shake up its on-field personnel this offseason in order to create cap space. The club is also reportedly expected to release star wideout Amari Cooper if a trade partner isn't found.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions told defensive end Trey Flowers they plan to release him on the opening day of free agency next week, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.Flowers signed a five-year, $90-million contract with the Lions in 2019. He was set to earn $16 million in base salary and carry a $23.2-million cap hit. Detroit will create $10.3 million in cap space with the move, according to Over the Cap.The 28-year-old recorded 97 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks across three seasons with the Lions, including 51 tackles and seven sacks in 2019. However, injuries have limited Flowers to just 14 games over the last two campaigns.The Alabama native began his career with the New England Patriots, who selected him in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Flowers racked up 100 tackles and 21 sacks and was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams during his New England tenure.Flowers is set to join Chandler Jones, Von Miller, and Haason Reddick as veteran free-agent pass-rushers this offseason.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Washington Commanders and safety Landon Collins are parting ways after talks on a reworked contract failed, he told CBS Sports' Josina Anderson."They asked me to take a pay cut," Collins told Anderson. "The first one was fine. Then they asked me to take another one. The money changed after they signed Carson Wentz. I'll just take my chances in free agency."Collins was in the midst of a six-year, $84-million deal. He was set to account for a $16.2-million cap hit, but his release will save Washington $6.6 million, according to ESPN's John Keim.A versatile defender, Collins has suited up for 35 games for Washington over the past three seasons. The majority of his work has come in the secondary, though he also moved to a hybrid safety-linebacker role last campaign.The 28-year-old was drafted in the second round in 2015 by the New York Giants. He made three Pro Bowls over the first four years of his career but hasn't received another invite since joining Washington in 2019.Collins recorded two interceptions, three sacks, and 81 tackles last season.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts are trading quarterback Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders for a package that includes 2022 and 2023 third-round picks, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Colts will send Wentz, a 2022 second-round pick, and a 2022 seventh-rounder to Washington in exchange for a 2022 second-rounder, a 2022 third-rounder, and a 2023 third-rounder that can become a second-round pick if Wentz plays more than 70% of plays during the upcoming regular season, Schefter reports.Washington will pay Wentz's full $28-million salary for the 2022 season, according to Schefter.The Colts deal the 29-year-old passer just one season after acquiring him in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Indianapolis exchanged a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional pick that became a 2022 first-rounder for the Eagles.Wentz struggled in the final two contests of the regular season, tossing just two touchdowns and turning the ball over twice. Indianapolis missed the playoffs after losing back-to-back games to the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars to conclude the 2021 season.The 2017 Pro Bowler led the Colts to a 9-8 mark as a starter last season. He passed for 3,563 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.Wentz returns to the NFC East after spending the first five seasons of his career in Philadelphia. The former second overall pick tallied a 35-32-1 record as the Eagles' starting signal-caller.Washington brings in Wentz after reportedly offering multiple first-round selections to the Seattle Seahawks for Russell Wilson. Seattle reportedly preferred to trade Wilson to the AFC and dealt him to the Denver Broncos on Tuesday.The Commanders have been active in their attempts to acquire a franchise arm in recent years, kicking the tires on Matthew Stafford last offseason before his trade to the Los Angeles Rams.Taylor Heinicke led Washington to a 7-8 record last season following a season-ending injury to Ryan Fitzpatrick.Meanwhile, Indianapolis once again finds itself in the market for a quarterback. The Colts are expected to be in the mix for San Francisco 49ers passer Jimmy Garoppolo, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.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, theScore's Dan Wilkins joins Boone to discuss the latest quarterback trades, fallout from the franchise-tag deadline, and to predict which teams will sign the top stars in free agency.

It's officially an end of an era in Seattle.The Seahawks released All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner, the team announced Wednesday.The news comes on the same day Seattle reportedly traded longtime quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos in a blockbuster deal.The Seahawks will save $16.6 million in cap space by cutting Wagner, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Wagner put together a Hall of Fame-caliber decade with the NFC West club, most notably acting as an integral part of the legendary defense that led Seattle to a Super Bowl win during the 2013 season.The linebacker earned six first-team All-Pro nominations, two second-team nods, and eight Pro Bowl appearances in 10 seasons. He also twice led the league in tackles (2016 and 2019) and was named to the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.Wagner will get a head start on free agency, and he'll likely be in demand after another impressive season in which he recorded the third-most tackles in the league with 170.Seattle selected Wagner in the second round of the 2012 draft, a class that also featured Wilson, who the Seahawks picked in the third round.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The writing was on the wall for Carson Wentz's exit from Indianapolis long before the Colts' reported decision to trade the quarterback to the Washington Commanders.Indianapolis' issues with Wentz began before last season, a source told Zak Keefer of The Athletic. Over the course of the campaign, some members of the team reportedly "grew frustrated at what they deemed a lack of leadership, a resistance to hard coaching, and a reckless style of play."Moreover, some inside the Colts' building were done with Wentz even prior to the club losing its final two games of the season to miss the playoffs after appearing to be a near-lock for a wild-card spot entering Week 17.Wentz completed just 59% of his passes for 166.5 yards per game and had two touchdowns against one interception in the losses to the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.While Wentz's poor play down the stretch impacted the decision, the Colts' decision-makers reportedly made the call to move on in large part due to a lack of belief in the quarterback's ability to act like a franchise player moving forward.Wentz faced similar criticism during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, who traded him to the Colts last year for first- and third-round picks.Head coach Frank Reich, who advocated for trading for Wentz last year after coaching him with the Philadelphia Eagles, apologized to owner Jim Irsay after the season, adds Keefer.Talks between Washington and Indianapolis ramped up after the Commanders missed out on Russell Wilson. They eventually upped their offer of fourth- and sixth-round picks to two third-rounders and a swap of second-rounders to seal the trade.The NFC East club apparently also agreed to take on the entirety of Wentz's contract.The Colts, meanwhile, will enter Week 1 with a new starting quarterback for the sixth season in a row.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Alejandro Villanueva is calling time on his NFL career after seven seasons, the team announced Wednesday.Villanueva spent the first six seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and made two Pro Bowls before moving over to their AFC North rivals as a free agent last year.The Ravens originally signed the 33-year-old veteran to play right tackle but were forced to move him to left tackle - where he lined up for his entire Steelers career - after Ronnie Stanley was lost for the season in Week 1.Villaneuva didn't begin his NFL career until he was 25 after serving as a lieutenant following his college career at Army. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for rescuing wounded soldiers while under enemy fire during one of his three deployments in Afghanistan.Stanley is expected to be ready for next season, while Patrick Mekari is likely to remain at the right tackle spot.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals have cut linebacker Jordan Hicks after three seasons, the team announced Wednesday.Hicks has started every game for the Cardinals since signing with them in 2019. However, Arizona spent its last two first-round picks on linebackers, drafting Zaven Collins last year and Isaiah Simmons in 2020.With Hicks' release, Collins is set for an increase in playing time this season. He played just 20% of the team's defensive snaps during his rookie campaign.Hicks racked up 116 tackles and four sacks over 17 games last season. It marked his third consecutive 100-plus-tackle campaign.The veteran becomes the second high-profile linebacker from the NFC West to hit the open market after the Seattle Seahawks reportedly released Bobby Wagner on Tuesday.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts aren't expected to re-sign offensive tackle Eric Fisher, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The two sides had been reportedly trying to reach an agreement on a new deal over recent weeks, but now the 31-year-old is poised to become an unrestricted free agent.Fisher served as the Colts' left tackle last year. He started 15 contests last season after suffering an Achilles injury as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2021 AFC Championship Game.The two-time Pro Bowler, who has experience at both left and right tackle, signed a one-year, $8.38-million contract with Indy last season.The Chiefs selected Fisher with the first overall pick in 2013. The Central Michigan product started 113 of a possible 117 games during his Kansas City tenure and was a part of the team that won Super Bowl LIV.Mark Glowinski, who also started on the Colts' offensive line last season, is set to hit the open market as well.Copyright © 2022 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.