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by Mike Alessandrini on (#5KBRQ)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot four times Monday while visiting family in Washington, D.C., his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter."In talking to (Twyman) today, he's going to be OK - that's all that matters," Rosenhaus said. "We're thankful he's OK. He will make a full recovery."Rosenhaus said Twyman was in the "wrong place, at the wrong time."Twyman was in his car when shot and suffered "superficial, exit wounds," and he won't require surgery, Rosenhaus told Schefter. X-rays returned negative, and the Vikings are aware of the situation.Minnesota selected the defensive lineman in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent three years at Pittsburgh before going pro.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Alex Chippin on (#5KBNN)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has become the first active NFL player to reveal he's gay, disclosing his sexual orientation Monday in a video posted to Instagram.
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by Caio Miari on (#5KBNM)
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark was arrested Sunday for felony illegal possession of a firearm, according to TMZ Sports.Police said they saw an uzi inside a bag in Clark's car after pulling him over during a routine traffic stop in the Los Angeles area.The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's records show Clark remained in jail as of Monday afternoon with bail set at $35,000.Clark has been one of the Chiefs' most important defenders since joining Kansas City in a trade from the Seattle Seahawks in 2019. The two-time Pro Bowler, who had five sacks during the Chiefs' Super Bowl title run two years ago, has racked up 14 sacks over the last two regular seasons.The 28-year-old became one of the NFL's highest-paid players by inking a five-year, $104-million contract extension upon his arrival in Kansas City.Selected in the second round in 2015, the Michigan product amassed 35 sacks through his first four NFL campaigns with the Seahawks.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Matthew Washington on (#5KBF5)
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins was arrested on Sunday night after local police said he was driving recklessly, according to TMZ Sports.Arizona police said they stopped Collins after he was speeding and driving dangerously. He was released shortly after being taken into custody, a jail official told TMZ.The Cardinals selected the 22-year-old with the 16th overall pick out of Tulsa in the 2021 NFL Draft.Collins signed his four-year, $14.6-million rookie contract earlier this month.Collins was named a first-team AP All-American in 2020 and won multiple collegiate awards including the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Chuck Bednarik Award, and the Lombardi Award.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5KBF6)
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is rejoining the organization in a business ops and fan engagement role, the team announced Monday.Manning's responsibilities will include helping with business development, original content development, and fan engagement activations."For 16 seasons, Eli represented and defined what it meant to be a Giant, and we are excited for him to join the business side of our front office," Giants co-owner John Mara said.Manning, 40, was the first overall pick in 2004. He helped the Giants win two Super Bowl titles while becoming the franchise's all-time passing leader. Manning retired after the 2019 season."Staying involved with this organization is very important to me," Manning said. "I love the organization, love the Giants and the fans, and so I want to do anything possible to help them out and be a part of it."New York also announced Monday that Manning will enter the Giants' Ring of Honor. He'll have his No. 10 jersey retired Sept. 26 during the team's Week 3 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.Manning's jersey retirement ceremony was initially scheduled for last season, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Matthew Washington on (#5KAZW)
After getting to see his new quarterback up close during the Los Angeles Rams' offseason program, coach Sean McVay can't contain his excitement about Matthew Stafford."Bro, this dude's a bad MF-er," McVay told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer."Whatever people say about him, as good as it can be, he's even better than advertised. ... The guy's ability to see the game, his ability to draw on his experiences, the feel that he has, it's pretty special and unique. And, man, his feel for people, his authentic way of connecting with his teammates, his coaches, this guy, it's great being around him."Despite having made the postseason in three of the past four campaigns, including a Super Bowl appearance in 2018, expectations for the Rams have increased since they acquired Stafford from the Detroit Lions. But with a loaded roster that features stars such as Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, Robert Woods, Cam Akers, and Stafford, McVay is welcoming the lofty projections."You're not gonna run away from the expectations," McVay said. "Every single team in the NFL has one goal right now, and that's to win a Super Bowl. And I believe ... the teams that have actually accomplished that, they know that you only do that by being where your feet are planted."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Alex Chippin on (#5K999)
In a virtual plot twist, the Madden 22 trailer features Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing an interception to his former team.Even stranger is that Jeff Okudah, who had a disastrous rookie season for the Detroit Lions last year, is the defender who picks Stafford off.
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by Dom Cosentino on (#5K90P)
The primary takeaway from the NFL's updated COVID-19 protocols for training camp and the preseason is that both the league and the National Football League Players Association are strongly encouraging players to get vaccinated without mandating that they do so.For vaccinated players, there are virtually no restrictions. But the unvaccinated will be subject to many of the same rules that governed the 2020 season: daily testing, mask mandates, travel and socialization restrictions, and quarantine after high-risk exposures.Training camps are slated to begin in about six weeks. Any unvaccinated player who hopes to be fully vaccinated by then would need to start the two-dose process sooner than later.NBC's Peter King reported in May that the NFL was considering allowing teams with 85% vaccination rates to return to pre-pandemic protocols, just as MLB has done. But not all players are on board, from Washington Football Team defensive end Montez Sweat ...
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by Michael McClymont on (#5K8GT)
The Buffalo Bills plan to construct a new stadium in Orchard Park, New York, reports Thad Brown of RochesterFirst.com.The new facility could open as early as 2025 but is more likely to be ready for 2026 or 2027, according to Brown.Buffalo currently plays out of Highmark Stadium, although the team's lease expires in 2023. While the lease could be extended until the new stadium is ready to open, the Bills have reportedly identified Toronto and Penn State as potential temporary homes.The new stadium would also be an open-air facility, though it could have a partial covering, Brown notes.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K8DT)
Calvin Johnson is happy for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was traded from the Detroit Lions to the Los Angeles Rams this offseason."Matthew is doing well. I'm happy for him because he's happy that he's out in California," the Hall of Fame wide receiver recently said on "The Hook." " ... When he's comfortable, he's good where he's at, you can only expect good things from him. I look forward to seeing him out there."Johnson only wished the Lions had done the same for him when he wanted out of Detroit."It sucked that they didn't let me go but they let Matthew go. But, hey, you know, it is what it is. I'm not mad at Matthew, I love Matthew," said Johnson, who added he would've played for any team, but the former wideout didn't receive Detroit's permission to join another club prior to his retirement despite making a request.Selected second overall in 2007, Johnson enjoyed a historic career with the Lions, becoming the franchise's all-time leader in receptions (731), receiving yards (11,619), and touchdown catches (83) before retiring suddenly at age 30 in 2015.Johnson cited health concerns and the Lions' lack of success during his nine-season tenure as the reasons for ending his career.The legendary receiver didn't walk away on good terms with the team. He hung up his cleats just three years after inking a massive eight-year extension, and Detroit asked him to give back $1.6 million of his signing bonus.Though the two sides have been trying to reconcile, they apparently aren't close."I'm not back in the family with the Lions or anything like that," Johnson said. "It would be nice if they try to resolve things, but that's neither here nor there."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Matthew Washington on (#5K88H)
Safety Tyrann Mathieu wants to stay with the Kansas City Chiefs as long as the club is willing to keep him.If it were up to star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, he'd be Mathieu's teammate throughout the passer's entire Chiefs tenure."He's such a great leader on this team and obviously a special football player," Mahomes said, according to Grant Gordon of NFL.com. "You want him to be here for the long run and you can tell that Chiefs Kingdom is really behind him as the leader of that defense and a leader on this team. Definitely want him to be here as long as he can and as long as I'm here."Mathieu is entering the final season of a three-year contract worth $42 million, and he'll make $14.8 million in 2021. The 29-year-old earned his third first-team All-Pro nod after racking up 62 tackles, six interceptions, and nine passes defended this past season. He’s tallied 10 interceptions and 21 passes defended en route to two Super Bowl appearances with the Chiefs.While it’s unlikely that Mathieu would receive a deal to keep him with Mahomes into 2031, the versatile defensive back is prioritizing location and his relationship with the Chiefs' staff over future compensation."It's probably top of the list," Mathieu said."I've been through a lot in my life, so for me, I think holding onto certain relationships, I think that kind of outweighs any monetary thing, any short feeling or emotion I may be dealing with in the moment," he added.Mathieu is now optimistic about getting an extension from the franchise after expressing pessimism in a since-deleted tweet in May.The two-time Pro Bowler has been an ideal fit in Kansas City's secondary after spending five seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and one with the Houston Texans.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Jack Browne on (#5K88J)
Peyton Manning continues to be the most in-demand asset for NFL broadcasters.Amazon "has grappled with the idea" of pursuing Manning as its main analyst, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports. Amazon Prime Video's exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football will begin next season.The former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos signal-caller has reportedly turned down multiple offers from ESPN and Fox since retiring from the NFL after the 2015 season.Amazon could try to entice Manning with a contract similar to Tony Romo's and the possibility of teaming up with Al Michaels, Marchand adds. Romo received $180 million over 10 years from CBS last year, while Amazon may team up with NBC.Manning has been a consistent presence on TV despite not accepting a broadcasting offer. He hosts "Peyton's Places" and "Detail" on ESPN+, and he's twice competed in The Match.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K88K)
The finish line of Tom Brady's career may be in sight.In February, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback said he'd consider playing beyond age 45, which is known as his ultimate career goal. But Brady isn't sure he'll stick around much longer and likely won't welcome an idea recently brought up by general manager Jason Licht, who would keep Brady until age 50 if the legendary signal-caller wants."Fifty? That's a long time. Even for me, that's a long time," Brady recently said, according to Jori Epstein of USA Today. "I've always said 45 was the age that I wanted to reach, and that was my goal. This year I'll be 44, so next year I'll be 45. I got a two-year contract."I'm going to be able to obviously play this year, and God forbid anything happens but play next year and then see what happens after that. If I still want to keep playing, I might be able to do that. And if that's enough, then that would be enough."Brady, who turns 44 in August, joined the Buccaneers last season after building a legendary career with the New England Patriots from 2000-19. The three-time regular-season MVP had an immediate impact in Tampa Bay, helping the team win a Super Bowl in its first playoff appearance since 2007.The 14-time Pro Bowler, who's currently signed until the 2022 season, hasn't missed a start due to injury since suffering a season-ending ACL tear early in the 2008 campaign. He battled a minor knee ailment this year and recently underwent surgery to repair the issue.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Matthew Washington on (#5K7X1)
There's no Plan B for the Green Bay Packers as training camp approaches.Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers skipped voluntary practice and mandatory minicamp. There's no timetable as to when the reigning NFL MVP could return to the field.Head coach Matt LaFleur is sticking to a single plan as the Packers prepare for training camp, with or without Rodgers."We'll have one plan," LaFleur said, according to team reporter Mike Spofford. "We've got what we feel is a pretty good blueprint in terms of how to get our guys ready to play."We feel confident with what we'll have in place with the guys."Second-year quarterback Jordan Love received the majority of first-team reps this offseason. The 22-year-old is attempting to make up for lost time after not taking any preseason reps last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic."Jordan came in with the right mindset," LaFleur said. "Every rep for him is so critical. He's done a great job of embracing just the whole situation, embracing learning from every rep."While Love continues to develop this offseason, the Packers are hopeful they can salvage their relationship with Rodgers.The 37-year-old signal-caller led the Packers to a 13-3 record and passed for 4,299 yards last season. He also posted career highs in both touchdowns (48) and completion percentage (70%).Green Bay has made it to the NFC Championship Game in each of the past two seasons and could be poised for another title run when the team reconvenes for training camp on July 27.The potential of contending for another conference title has the coach excited for what's to come this fall."The challenge is can you re-create that magic that we've been able to the last couple years and become a close-knit, connected team with great player leadership? We're excited about what the future could hold," LaFleur said.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K784)
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley isn't happy with the latest changes to the NFL's COVID-19 protocols.The NFL and NFLPA updated on Wednesday the guidelines for training camp and preseason, easing restrictions for fully vaccinated players.Beasley shared a series of tweets Thursday, in which he heavily criticized the alterations.
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by Michael McClymont on (#5K785)
Stadium negotiations between the city of Chicago and the Bears are getting personal.Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips announced Thursday that the team recently submitted a bid to purchase the Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights, located 30 miles west of Soldier Field."It's our obligation to explore every possible option to ensure we're doing what's best for our organization and its future," Phillips said.Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the move is "clearly a negotiating tactic.""The Bears are locked into a lease at Soldier Field until 2033. In addition, this announcement from the Bears comes in the midst of negotiations for improvements at Soldier Field," Lightfoot said in a statement."As a season-ticket holder and longtime Bears fan, I am committed to keeping the 'Chicago' name in our football team. And, like most Bears fans, we want the organization to focus on putting a winning team on the field, beating the Packers finally, and being relevant past October. Everything else is noise."Soldier Field opened in 1924. It underwent a 20-month modernization renovation that concluded in 2003.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K786)
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields is comfortable with the fact he'll likely begin his NFL career as the team's backup behind veteran Andy Dalton."If I don't believe in it, it's not going to work out," Fields said Thursday when asked about head coach Matt Nagy's plan at quarterback, according to ESPN's Jeff Dickerson. "My job is strictly (to) get better and be the best quarterback I can be and hope my team wins. That's what I'm going to do whether it's starting, whether it's sitting, I'm going to do whatever is going to help us win."The Bears signed Dalton in March to be their starter, and Nagy recently reiterated Chicago plans to keep the three-time Pro Bowler atop the depth chart to start the season.Fields is making the most out of the opportunity to learn from the 10-year veteran."I've learned a lot of things (from Dalton)," Fields added. "He's talked to me a lot. I actually went to dinner with him and his wife. Andy and Nick, they've been awesome, probably bigger than you guys even know. Andy has just completely taken me under his wing. Any question that I have for him, he's going to answer, even when I'm throwing."Dalton for the Dallas Cowboys last season after spending his first nine NFL campaigns with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 33-year-old tossed 14 touchdowns to eight interceptions while posting a 4-5 record with Dallas.Meanwhile, Fields was considered one of the top prospects in this year's draft after a solid career at Ohio State, during which the 2019 Heisman finalist led the Buckeyes to a national championship game appearance last season.Chicago traded up nine spots in this year's draft to make Fields the fourth quarterback off the board at No. 11 overall.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Justin Boone on (#5K766)
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, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone goes over the most important takeaways from all the recent minicamps around the league.
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by Michael McClymont on (#5K767)
The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Darron Lee and cornerback De'Vante Bausby on Thursday, the team announced.Lee, selected 20th overall by the New York Jets in 2016, has yet to live up to his first-round status in five NFL seasons. New York traded him to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 for a sixth-round pick after three years and 40 games with the Jets.Lee played in a reserve role for the Super Bowl-winning Chiefs, making 31 tackles. The 26-year-old appeared in two games with the Buffalo Bills in 2020.Bausby, 28, has spent time with five teams in as many pro seasons after the Chiefs signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has 60 career tackles and no interceptions in 26 games.The Raiders released corner TJ Morrison in a corresponding move.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Matthew Washington on (#5K6WV)
All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard skipped the Miami Dolphins minicamp this past week due to contract issues.Howard signed a five-year, $75.25 million deal in 2019 to keep him with the Dolphins through the 2024 campaign, but he's seeking a restructured deal after leading the league with 10 interceptions last season.The 27-year-old is apparently not thrilled about having the club's second-highest salary behind teammate Byron Jones’ five-year, $85.2 million contract signed last offseason.Jones held no animosity towards his fellow corner Friday when asked about Howard’s holdout."I would love to have him, of course, but like you said, it's none of my business," Jones said, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra."Obviously, what he did was completely special and unlike anything I've ever seen before. ... So yes, we'd love to have him back, of course."Jones finished his debut campaign with 37 tackles, four passes defended, and two interceptions.Howard, meanwhile, bounced back last season after missing 11 contests in 2019 to earn his second Pro Bowl nod. The 2016 second-round draft pick finished with a league-high 20 passes defended to go along with 51 tackles."We've obviously had a lot of talks and conversations about that, and we'll continue to have those and keep them internal, but it's a very unique conversation," head coach Brian Flores said, per ESPN’s Cameron Wolfe.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caitlyn Holroyd on (#5K6ST)
Tyreek Hill expects nothing short of perfection for the Kansas City Chiefs this season.Hill told reporters Wednesday that the Chiefs are aiming to finish 20-0, echoing comments teammate Patrick Mahomes made last month."The future is what Patrick Mahomes said, 20-0," the wide receiver said, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. "That's what we're shooting for."Accomplishing that feat would make the Chiefs the first team in NFL history to post a 20-0 record, as the league is increasing the regular season's length from 16 to 17 games in 2021.The Chiefs finished the last campaign 14-2 before winning two playoff games and losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Matthew Washington on (#5K6SV)
Dwayne Haskins appreciates the second chance the Pittsburgh Steelers are giving him.The Washington Football Team unceremoniously released the quarterback after he violated the league’s COVID-19 policy during the 2020 season. The No. 15 selection in 2019 was ousted less than two seasons into his career."Just coming here to Pittsburgh, I wanted to prove to the coaching staff and my teammates how much I love football," Haskins said Thursday, according to team reporter Teresa Varley. "I am grateful for the opportunity to be here. My mind is in the right place.”"My expectation here is to make everyone who took a chance on me look good," he added.The 24-year-old passed for 1,439 yards and five touchdowns with seven interceptions prior to his release last season, finishing his tenure in the nation’s capital with a 3-10 record as a starter.Humbled after his time in Washington, Haskins is enjoying being in spot where he's wanted."I am thankful for the opportunity to be somewhere where I feel like I can be myself and play ball and not worry about the other stuff that comes along with it," he said.Haskins signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers in January. He faces an uphill battle to make a roster that features Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, and Joshua Dobbs.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Jack Browne on (#5K6P0)
The New York Jets and free-agent offensive tackle Morgan Moses are progressing toward a multi-year contract, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.While other teams are reportedly pursuing Moses, New York is favored to land the former Washington Football Team standout.Washington surprisingly cut Moses in May. The 30-year-old had started 96 straight games over the last six seasons, and he was coming off one of his best campaigns while ranking 15th among offensive tackles, according to PFF.But Washington invested heavily at offensive tackle this offseason, signing Charles Leno to play left tackle and using a second-round pick on Sam Cosmi. Head coach Ron Rivera said Moses was released to give opportunities to younger players like Cosmi.If the Jets sign Moses, the veteran will likely take George Fant's spot at right tackle to boost the protection for rookie quarterback Zach Wilson.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Alex Chippin on (#5K6P1)
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid stuck to the high road Thursday when asked about Le'Veon Bell slamming him via social media."I enjoyed my time with him," Reid told reporters, according to Herbie Teope of the Kansas City Star. "I'm pulling for him. That's how I roll. I wish him the best."Bell, who finished the 2020 campaign with the Chiefs, recently wrote on Instagram that he would rather retire than play for Reid again.The running back signed with Kansas City partway through the season after the New York Jets unceremoniously released him. The three-time Pro Bowler had a surprisingly small role on the Chiefs and received just two carries in three postseason outings.Bell later expressed regret for publicizing his feelings toward Reid, who's one of the most popular coaches in the NFL, but said he wouldn't take back what he wrote.The 29-year-old is a free agent. He was one of the NFL's most versatile and productive running backs when he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2013-17, but his numbers have fallen drastically since he sat out the 2018 season over a contract dispute.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Michael McClymont on (#5K5X2)
Jon Gruden has heard all of the talk about the Las Vegas Raiders' offseason moves.The Raiders were criticized for using a first-round pick on tackle Alex Leatherwood, signing running back Kenyan Drake for $5.5 million per year, and trading away offensive linemen Rodney Hudson and Trent Brown. However, Gruden is feeling good about his new roster."Obviously, we like it on paper," Gruden said, per NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "We made some changes that are, you know, in some people's eyes, questionable. But we're younger, I think we're faster. I think we do have more depth. It's hard to update that question right now without seeing everything in pads at full strength."Gruden is entering the fourth season of his second stint as the Raiders' coach. Although the team has made strides in each of the past three campaigns, it's yet to finish above .500.Las Vegas lost three of its last four games in 2020 and missed the playoffs with an 8-8 record. But Gruden sees areas the Raiders can build on for 2021."We proved we can compete in the AFC West. We proved we can win on the road. Now we've got to prove we can win at a much higher level," Gruden said.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Daniel Valente on (#5K5T8)
Justin Herbert earned a glowing endorsement from Drew Brees during Wednesday's practice.Brees, who retired this past offseason, visited the Los Angeles Chargers as part of his new gig as an analyst for NBC Sports and spoke highly of Herbert during his stay."I’ve actually been really impressed with him," Brees said, according to Gilbert Manzano of the Los Angeles Daily News. "There’s no doubt his physical tools are as good as anybody I’ve ever seen. By all accounts, he’s a great worker, he’s got great leadership qualities, he’s got a lot of intangibles, so I think the sky is the limit for him."Wednesday wasn't the first time the former New Orleans Saints signal-caller got a look at the young star - the two clashed in a Week 5 contest last season. Brees escaped with a narrow 30-27 victory but it was Herbert who impressed, throwing four touchdowns against no interceptions.Herbert will be working with new offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi this season. Lombardi spent 10 seasons as Brees' quarterbacks coach during his tenure with the New Orleans Saints.Herbert added the retired quarterback offered him advice during his stay and said he will talk to him throughout the season."He's a guy that I'm going to reach out to continuously to keep checking on and see if there's anything that I can learn from him," Herbert said, according to team reporter Chris Hayre.The second-year quarterback is looking to build off a 2020 campaign that saw him earn Offensive Rookie of the Year after setting a new NFL rookie record with 31 passing touchdowns.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caitlyn Holroyd on (#5K5EQ)
Johnny Manziel appears to be taking his pursuit of becoming a professional golfer seriously.The former NFL quarterback announced on ex-teammate Chris Long's podcast in February that he was giving himself 12 years to make a PGA TOUR event. He has since relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, where he's been playing eighteen holes, five days a week and practicing with PGA pros Jon Rahm and Tony Finau, as revealed in a feature by Brady Langmann of Esquire."Golf has brought me freedom," Manziel said. "Golf has brought me peace. And golf has brought competition back into my life."Manziel has been out of the NFL since his release from the Cleveland Browns in 2015. He returned to the football field earlier this year, joining the Fan Controlled Football league for its inaugural season."I slowly started watching myself over a three-month period this spring," he said. "If we went out, drank, stayed up too late, or didn't feel like waking up, and had an eight o'clock tee time? I have not missed one single day of getting to the course and playing golf. If that was football, I can think of 10 instances where I overslept and didn't get out of bed to work out or go to practice."Every single day, no matter how bad I feel, I get my golf clubs, throw my shit on, and go play. And I love it."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Mike Alessandrini on (#5K5ER)
The NFL and NFLPA agreed Wednesday to updated COVID-19 protocols for 2021 training camp and preseason.Changes include eased restrictions for fully vaccinated players. Rules from the memo sent to all 32 teams are as follows:
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by Matthew Washington on (#5K5BZ)
Baker Mayfield isn't focused on his next big payday.Ahead of his fourth season, the quarterback is concentrating on finding success with his Cleveland Browns."I'm in no rush because I'm just trying to win games," Mayfield said Wednesday, according to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "Like I said, it'll handle itself.He added, "I've bet on myself my whole life. I've always taken it one day at a time, one play at a time. And I'm not going to handle it any differently now."The Browns picked up Mayfield's fifth-year option in April, which keeps him at the club through the 2022 season."The chips will fall where they're supposed to," he said, according to ESPN's Jake Trotter. "The concern right now is winning and building a strong foundation for the season. That's what everyone in this building should be concerned about."Mayfield and the Browns are attempting to build off of a promising 2020 campaign, during which the club earned its first postseason victory in 26 years.The 26-year-old finished the regular season throwing for 3,563 yards, 26 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.The No. 1 pick from the 2018 draft joins fellow passers Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens in seeking a lucrative second deal.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Mike Alessandrini on (#5K58X)
Despite being in the NFL for less than two months, quarterback Zach Wilson has impressed the New York Jets' brass early on.Jets co-owner Woody Johnson expressed his excitement for the second overall pick Wednesday, praising his ability to absorb information quickly."(Wilson is) a talent, for sure," Johnson told reporters, according to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano. "I know he's a hard worker. He's obsessive about tape. ... He looks as advertised."New York has struggled to find consistency since appearing in the AFC title game in 2010. The Jets amassed a disappointing 23-57 record over the last five seasons, finishing last in the AFC East four times during that span.Quarterback play is partially to blame for the poor results, but Johnson's club has cycled through four different head coaches since 2014.Robert Saleh is the latest coach attempting to turn the franchise around after New York hired him in January following a successful stint with the San Francisco 49ers. The Jets owner feels like he finally found a promising pairing with his coach and general manager Joe Douglas."(Saleh and Douglas are) working together with a dynamic I haven't seen before, great harmony," Johnson said, per Vacchiano."I think you've got to have faith," he added. "I don't think patience is a word I would use. ... With this team, I feel something that could be special."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Justin Boone on (#5K28W)
Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.More in this series
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by Justin Boone on (#5K58Y)
Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.More in this series
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by Daniel Valente on (#5K498)
Cam Newton wasn't bothered by the New England Patriots' decision to draft Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft."He was the right pick in my opinion," Newton said, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. "He was the best player available, and that's what the NFL draft is for."Newton also said he supports the move "110%."Additionally, the 32-year-old has been impressed with what he's seen of Jones during mandatory minicamp."He's doing a great job with being everything that's advertised - from a leadership perspective, he's holding himself accountable. That's all you can ask from a young player," Newton said.Although head coach Bill Belichick said in April he was open to a quarterback competition should Jones rise to the occasion, he praised Newton's progress earlier Tuesday, stating the signal-caller is "way ahead of where he was last year at this time."The former MVP endured a difficult 2020 campaign in his first year in New England. Newton went 7-8 as a starter and threw more interceptions (10) than touchdowns (8), though he added another 12 scores on the ground.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Jack Browne on (#5K3GE)
The Seattle Seahawks have excused Jamal Adams from mandatory minicamp due to a family issue, head coach Pete Carroll said Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar.Carroll added that the Seahawks are expecting Adams to return for training camp, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.The star safety is reportedly also seeking a new deal. Carroll noted that contract talks have been "ongoing and amicable throughout." Adams is set to earn $9.86 million in 2021, the final year of his rookie deal.Adams is aiming to become the NFL's highest-paid safety while shooting for an extension worth between $16 million and $17 million annually, according to Geoffrey C. Arnold of The Oregonian.Justin Simmons of the Denver Broncos currently holds that distinction after inking a pact worth $15.25 million per year this offseason.Prior to the 2020 season, the Seahawks traded two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and safety Bradley McDougald to the New York Jets for Adams and a fourth-rounder.Adams made his third straight Pro Bowl and was named a second-team All-Pro during his first campaign in Seattle. He set a career high with 9.5 sacks despite missing four games.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Daniel Valente on (#5K43V)
Odell Beckham Jr. joined his teammates at practice Tuesday for the first time since tearing his ACL last season.The Cleveland Browns receiver participated in a limited capacity and didn't sport a brace or sleeve on his knee. His work drew the praise of head coach Kevin Stefanski."He looked good to me," Stefanski said, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal. "He did some individual drills. He did routes on air. He's still progressing through. I think he's seven or eight months post-ACL surgery, and he looks a lot different than I did seven or eight months post-ACL."Stefanski's unsure, though, if Beckham will be a full participant for training camp in July."We'll see," Stefanski added. "He looked good today, Day 1 of minicamp, and then we'll progress and make sure that we're having obviously dialogue with the player, with the training staff, the medical staff, etc."The Browns head coach isn't the only member of the team impressed with Beckham's recovery. Jarvis Landry said Saturday that his teammate looks "even better" than last year.Beckham tore his ACL during a Week 7 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals last year. He was among a group of teammates who worked out with quarterback Baker Mayfield earlier this month.The Browns acquired Beckham in 2019. He recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in his first season with the club before being limited to just 319 yards across seven games last season.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K43W)
Former New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork's son was arrested last month and charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of his father's jewelry, including two Super Bowl rings, according to a police complaint obtained by John Wayne Ferguson of The Galveston County Daily News.D'Aundre Holmes-Wilfork is reportedly charged with theft of property greater than $300,000. The 23-year-old allegedly sold the items after stealing them. He was released on a $300,000 bond.The elder Wilfork reported on May 10 he was missing several items of jewelry, including the two Super Bowl rings, as well as two AFC championship rings and a college football championship ring. He first noticed the items were missing in May 2020 but didn't immediately report them as stolen because he thought they could be at his second home in Florida.The former player was notified online earlier this year that a person claimed to have acquired the rings. Authorities say the items were turned in to the Friendswood Police Department after they were reported missing.Vince entered the NFL as a first-round pick in 2004 following a solid career at Miami. He earned five Pro Bowl nods and won two Super Bowl titles with the Patriots before joining the Houston Texans in 2015 for his final two campaigns.He helped the Hurricanes win the BCS national championship in 2001.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Daniel Valente on (#5K42W)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn't beating himself up after he threw five interceptions during practice Tuesday."We wanted to be aggressive today within the pass game. We wanted to see if we could fit throws in," Tagovailoa said, according to The Athletic. "We wanted to see what throws we could make under these conditions. We were just trying to throw the ball vertical down the field."Obviously, you want to be smart, but if there's a time to make mistakes, now's a time to make mistakes."The second-year quarterback battled heavy rain Tuesday. However, he declined to use the downpour as a crutch for his showing, instead pointing out the benefits of preparing for inclement weather."We're going to have to play in the rain. We're going to have to play in conditions where the ball is going to be wet, where it's gonna be cold, it's gonna be hot," Tagovailoa said. "Overall, (it) was an alright day."The 23-year-old is poised to be the Dolphins' starter after receiving nine starts as a rookie last season. Tagovailoa struggled with consistency in 2020, averaging 181.4 yards per game while finishing the year with an 87.1 passer rating.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Jack Browne on (#5K40P)
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy remains firmly intent on starting Andy Dalton over Justin Fields at quarterback.When asked by Cris Collinsworth if there was "a possible scenario" in which the rookie was under center in Week 1, Nagy reiterated Chicago's plan is to sit the rookie behind the veteran, at least from the start of the season."No, I mean, Andy is our starter," said Nagy. "Again, I can't predict anything. You know how it goes, there's so many things that can happen between today and that Week 1 (game). But Andy is our starter and Justin is our No. 2, and we're going to stick to this plan."The Bears traded up nine spots in this year's draft to select the Ohio State quarterback with the No. 11 overall pick, sending a 2022 first-rounder, a 2022 fourth-rounder, and a 2021 fifth-rounder to the New York Giants.Fields was a Heisman finalist in 2019 and won back-to-back Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year awards to finish his college career. The signal-caller was speculated as a potential top-three pick early in the offseason, but his stock fell during the draft process.The former Buckeyes standout was ultimately the fourth quarterback taken, with Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Zach Wilson of the New York Jets, and Trey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers selected in the first three picks.Nagy has said multiple times since the draft that Dalton - who signed with Chicago in free agency after starting nine games for the Dallas Cowboys last season - will continue to top the depth chart.While Fields is unlikely to unseat Dalton, Nagy is confident in his team's plan and can't wait to see his young passer at work in the preseason."Andy's played nine great years in this league, and had a lot of success," he said. "And we're excited to be able to have him come in here and do what we think he can do, but yet also teach Justin how to play quarterback, all of us together, and insulate him so that he can maximize his strengths."So we'll have that plan and put it together, but it's going to be really, really fun to have a preseason and see what Justin can do in these preseason games."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K3XZ)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is ready to officially take over his team's No. 1 pass-catching role.Ridley said Tuesday he feels "no pressure" about becoming the Falcons' main target for the first time in his career after Atlanta traded Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Michael Rothstein."I played with Julio, Mohamed Sanu, since Day 1. Those guys, I feel like I've been moving toward that way of I can do it by myself," Ridley said. "Obviously, I'm not by myself, we have other players who are really good, but I feel like I've been ready, and I just needed an opportunity to get in those positions."Ridley has improved each year since entering the NFL as a first-round pick in 2018. The Alabama product, who caught 10 touchdowns as a rookie, led the Falcons and set career highs last season with 90 receptions and 1,374 yards.Though the 26-year-old was in Jones' shadow during his first three pro campaigns, last year he proved he could succeed without the seven-time Pro Bowler on the field - Ridley notched 50 catches, 765 yards, and three touchdowns in the seven games Jones missed due to injury." ... By my second year, that's when I realized that's what (Jones is) all about, confidence," Ridley said. "When I realized that, I just started to think that, I didn't think that I'm better than him, but I just believed in myself, and I really think that made me a better player. I really believe in myself."Ridley will share the field with a young star in 2021 after Atlanta drafted tight end Kyle Pitts fourth overall in April.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Caio Miari on (#5K3V9)
Derek Carr can't imagine wearing another NFL jersey.The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback was asked Tuesday why he's never demanded a trade despite his team's lack of recent success."I want to do it here. I don't want to do it anywhere else," Carr said, according to Josh Dubow of The Associated Press. " ... I'd probably quit football if I had to do it anywhere else.""I'd rather go down with the ship, if I had to," he added, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.Multiple quarterbacks have reportedly asked for a trade this offseason due to dissatisfaction with their teams, including the Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers and the Houston Texans' Deshaun Watson.Carr has averaged 3,912 passing yards and 25 touchdowns to 10 interceptions per 16 games since entering the NFL in 2014. But the three-time Pro Bowler has posted just one winning season with the Raiders, and his record as a starter is 47-63.The Raiders' only playoff appearance under Carr came in 2016. However, the 30-year-old suffered an injury late in the season, and he was sidelined during the club's wild-card loss against the Houston Texans.The Vegas Golden Knights - who've reached the playoffs in four straight campaigns and opened this year's Stanley Cup semifinal with a victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday - are now fueling Carr's eagerness to play his first postseason game."I told (Golden Knights captain) Mark Stone 'you guys are inspiring us,'" Carr said.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Mike Alessandrini on (#5K3VA)
Aaron Rodgers doesn't appear to be sweating his prolonged absence from the Green Bay Packers.As the star quarterback prepares to participate in The Match on July 6 with Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson, and Bryson DeChambeau, he reflected on a peaceful offseason away from football."It's been one of those quiet offseasons you dream about where you can kind of just go through your process on your own, quietly," Rodgers said. "That's all you can ask for as an older player in the league and someone who's been around for a long time and just enjoys that time to yourself, just relax, to not be bothered, to not have any obligations or anything going on."I think that's what this offseason has been about. It's been about really enjoying my time, spending it where I want to spend it, and not feeling like I have to go anywhere, not having any responsibilities."Rodgers skipped Green Bay's mandatory minicamp last week amid a dispute with the organization. His frustration with the Packers organization reportedly stems from issues with general manager Brian Gutekunst and the front office's philosophy.The reigning MVP was also absent from voluntary OTAs while on vacation in Hawaii.Rodgers didn't reveal if he plans to attend the Packers' training camp, which begins on July 26.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
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by Mike Alessandrini on (#5K3M7)
More than half of the players currently on NFL rosters have taken at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Additionally, 16 teams have over 51 players who are fully vaccinated or in the process of receiving their first dose, while at least 95% of first- and second-tier staff are vaccinated on 30 clubs, Pelissero notes.The vaccination hasn't been deemed mandatory, but the league is providing education and incentives while continuing its efforts to get players vaccinated before the 2021 season.NFL owners agreed to relax COVID-19 protocols last month for players and staff who have received both doses. Restrictions on gatherings and practices are expected to be loosened for teams with at least 85% of players vaccinated.Prior to last season, club personnel members were divided into three tiers based on roles. Staff with direct access to players are in Tier 1, those in close proximity to players are in Tier 2, while anyone whose job doesn't require being near players is in Tier 3.Fully vaccinated players are no longer required to wear a mask at team facilities, though unvaccinated players must continue to wear face coverings indoors and outdoors.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Caio Miari on (#5K3M8)
Miami Dolphins fans shouldn't be surprised if Xavien Howard doesn't attend the team's mandatory minicamp this week.The star cornerback, who led the NFL with 10 interceptions last season, is unhappy with his current contract situation, and his dissatisfaction mainly stems from being paid less than fellow teammate Byron Jones, a source told Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Adam Beasley, and Armando Salguero.Howard wasn't present for the first day of minicamp Tuesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Head coach Brian Flores confirmed the absence is related to his deal."It's pretty clear this is a contract situation," Flores said. "We've talked about it internally. That's what I believe it is. We have had discussions and will continue to have those discussions."Howard became one of the NFL's highest-paid cornerbacks after inking a five-year, $75.25-million extension with the Dolphins in 2019. One year later, Miami also handed a massive deal to Jones, signing him for five years and $82.5 million.Jones ($16.5 million) and Howard ($15.05 million) currently rank fifth and sixth in average annual salary for cornerbacks, respectively, according to Spotrac.Howard is set to earn $12 million in non-guaranteed money this year, while Jones will make $14 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler."X is a unique situation," Flores said. "He was extended and now we're talking about a renegotiation of an extension."He added: "We love X. He's very productive. He's a team player. He's an important player on this team. Unique situation. We want to keep him here."Howard recently hired a new agent, David Canter, who has reportedly contacted the Dolphins about restructuring the deal.Howard, 27, earned his first career All-Pro nod last year after amassing a league-leading 20 pass breakups. Meanwhile, Jones finished his debut season in Miami with two interceptions and four passes defended.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Jack Browne on (#5K3M9)
The New England Patriots didn't sign Cam Newton until two months before the 2020 season, forcing the quarterback to learn a new system during a restricted training camp with no preseason play.Newton didn't live up to expectations during his first campaign in New England. The Patriots missed the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, and the 2015 MVP threw just eight touchdown passes against 10 interceptions over 15 starts.But head coach Bill Belichick is confident Newton can bounce back thanks to a more standard offseason program and training camp schedule."Well, Cam's way ahead of where he was last year at this time, there's no question about that," Belichick said Tuesday, according to NESN's Doug Kyed. "As you would expect, he has a good year of experience under his belt, he's able to start the process at the beginning and not being in catch-up mode like he was last year. He was really just starting at this point last season."Belichick added that, like all players who have been in attendance for the club's entire offseason program so far, Newton is stacking "building blocks" and putting learning experiences together."They ask questions on things they need clarification on and build to the next level when they're ready to put another brick on the pile," he continued. "So, that's good for all of us, good for Cam, good for all the players who go through that process."New England was aggressive during free agency while putting more weapons around Newton, signing tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry, and wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne.Though the quarterback struggled through the air in 2020, he was still highly effective on the ground while rushing for 592 yards and 12 scores.Belichick did draft an insurance policy at quarterback, selecting former Alabama passer Mac Jones at No. 15 overall. Newton is still the favorite to start, though the Patriots are seemingly leaving the door open for Jones to push for the job during training camp.Newton avoided an injury scare during OTAs in early June. The signal-caller hit his hand on a helmet, but he was able to return for the start of mandatory minicamp after reportedly being diagnosed with a minor bone bruise.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Mike Alessandrini on (#5K3GF)
The Minnesota Vikings have signed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, the team announced Tuesday.The veteran agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.6 million that could increase to $4.35 million with incentives, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Richardson played the 2018 season with Minnesota, starting all 16 games while recording 4.5 sacks.The defender inked a three-year, $36-million deal with the Cleveland Browns following his one-season stint with the Vikings. He started 31 games across two campaigns with the Browns before being released in April.Richardson joins a stout front four under Mike Zimmer that already features Danielle Hunter, Michael Pierce, Stephen Weatherly, Jalyn Holmes, and the recently signed Dalvin Tomlinson.The 2013 first-round pick has amassed 31 sacks over 118 career starts.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Daniel Valente on (#5K2H9)
The Minnesota Vikings and Sheldon Richardson could be close to a reunion.The Vikings are making progress on a deal with the free-agent defensive tackle, a source told ESPN's Field Yates. The contract is not done yet but negotiations are headed in the right direction, Yates adds.Richardson played the 2018 season with Minnesota, starting all 16 games and recording 4.5 sacks.He signed a three-year, $36-million deal with the Cleveland Browns following his one-year stop with the Vikings. The 30-year-old played two seasons in Cleveland before he was released earlier this offseason. Richardson started 31 games with the Browns and registered 4.5 sacks during the 2020 campaign.Richardson was the first-round pick of the New York Jets in 2013. He has earned one Pro Bowl selection while adding 31 sacks over 118 career starts.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Caio Miari on (#5K2B0)
The Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Danielle Hunter have agreed to a reworked deal, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
by Caio Miari on (#5K26D)
The Jacksonville Jaguars are being careful with quarterback Trevor Lawrence.The first overall pick, who was limited in practice last week due to left hamstring tightness, wasn't able to fully participate in Monday's minicamp as head coach Urban Meyer and his staff look to avoid any potential setbacks."Our trainers and (passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer) are being a little cautious because right now when you're a month out, you yank a hamstring now you're going to miss the early part of the training camp," Meyer said, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco."But he actually could play a game if he had to."Lawrence, who's also recovered from a non-throwing shoulder surgery this offseason, didn't participate in 11-on-11 drills Monday but was able to join seven-on-seven activities."It's a little frustrating just not being able to go full speed, but I'm feeling good," Lawrence said of his injury. "I'm just trying to not have any more setbacks, so taking it slow."The 21-year-old entered the NFL as one of the top quarterback prospects in league history after a decorated career at Clemson.The Jaguars' quarterback depth chart also features Gardner Minshew and C.J. Beathard.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Alex Chippin on (#5K24K)
Jamison Crowder will stay with the New York Jets after accepting a revised contract, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Jets asked Crowder to significantly reduce his salary from the $10 million he was due to earn in 2021, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. The wide receiver is still on track to become a free agent in 2022.Crowder has been productive in the slot since signing with the Jets in 2019. He had 833 yards with six touchdowns in his first season with the club and followed it up with 699 yards and six touchdowns in 12 appearances last year.The 27-year-old will return to a receiving corps that added former Tennessee Titans starter Corey Davis in free agency and former Ole Miss standout Elijah Moore in the draft. New York also has a promising sophomore wideout in Denzel Mims.The Jets begin mandatory minicamp Tuesday. Crowder will presumably attend after sitting out voluntary workouts amid contract talks.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.
by Jack Browne on (#5K1YA)
New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore will sit out the team's mandatory minicamp, a source told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.Gilmore is holding out for a new contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The former Defensive Player of the Year is currently rehabbing from a partially torn quad.The 30-year-old, who also missed voluntary offseason workouts, could be fined $93,085 if he misses all three days of minicamp.Gilmore is entering the final season of a five-year, $65-million pact and scheduled to earn a $7-million base salary.The Patriots moved $4.5 million of the cornerback's 2021 base salary into 2020, bumping up his total compensation to $15.5 million last season.Gilmore was the subject of trade rumors prior to the previous campaign's deadline. The veteran played in 11 games in 2020 and had season-ending knee surgery in late December.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.