The top free-agent wide receiver is off the market, as Kenny Golladay signed with the New York Giants, the team announced Saturday.Golladay will receive a four-year, $72-million contract that could reach $76 million, and it includes $40-million guaranteed, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports. The deal puts him just outside of the top five highest-payed players at his position in average annual value.A number of suitors were pursuing the 27-year-old. He received a contract offer from the Cincinnati Bengals and scheduled visits with the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens.Golladay spent the first four years of his career with the Detroit Lions, who surprisingly didn't use the franchise tag on him last month. He battled a hip injury last season, but the wideout led the NFL with 11 receiving touchdowns in 2019 to go along with 65 catches and 1,190 yards.The 2017 third-round pick isn't an elite athlete, but he specializes in contested catches and is effective in the red zone.Golladay joins a Giants team that prioritized adding weapons for quarterback Daniel Jones this offseason. The club's offense already features Saquon Barkley, Darius Slayton, Evan Engram, and Sterling Shepard.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing cornerback Xavier Rhodes to a one-year contract worth $6.5 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Rhodes revitalized his career with the Colts last season after signing a one-year free-agent deal following seven seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.The three-time Pro Bowler racked up two interceptions, 12 pass defenses, and 42 total tackles. Rhodes was also ranked eighth among cornerbacks by PFF.Rhodes will return to his starting spot alongside Rock Ya-Sin and Kenny Moore.Indianapolis has been characteristically quiet in free agency. Prior to Rhodes' deal, the AFC South club had only brought back running back Marlon Mack and picked up pass-rusher Isaac Rochell, both on small one-year contracts.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys and free-agent safety Keanu Neal agreed to terms on a one-year, $ 5-million contract, the team announced Saturday.The 25-year-old will provide a veteran presence in Dallas' secondary. Selected 17th overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2016, Neal spent five seasons with the Falcons but missed the 2018 season due to a torn ACL and the 2019 campaign because of a torn Achilles tendon.Neal racked up 100 tackles, two passes defended, and an interception in his return to the field last season.Prior to his season-ending injuries, Neal earned a Pro Bowl nod after tallying 116 tackles, six passes defended, three forced fumbles, and one interception in 2017.He'll reunite with former Atlanta head coach and current Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.Neal joins fellow Cowboys safeties Donovan Wilson and Darian Thompson. Former starting strong safety Xavier Woods currently remains a free agent.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints will forfeit their sixth-round pick in 2022 and be fined $700,000 for violating the NFL's COVID-19 protocols during the 2020 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Las Vegas Raiders were also fined $800,000, according to ESPN's Mike Triplett.The news comes shortly after league spokesman Brian McCarthy told Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith that the Saints and Raiders won't be stripped of 2021 draft selections for not adhering to the protocols.Multiple reports surfaced during the season stating that both clubs would forfeit picks for failing to follow the league's policies.Those reports indicated the league hit Vegas with a fine and stripped it of a sixth-round pick for multiple health and safety violations. The Saints also committed several violations that reportedly garnered an initial $500,000 penalty and the loss of a seventh-round selection.But the league announced the full 2021 draft order Friday, and both teams' original slots are unchanged.It appears the Saints and Raiders appealed their respective punishments and the clubs' picks for this April were returned, according to Smith. The league decided to hand New Orleans an additional penalty, though McCarthy didn't provide an official explanation for that decision.Two teams will forfeit picks this year. The New England Patriots are losing a third-round selection for filming the Cincinnati Bengals' sideline, while the Minnesota Vikings are giving up a seventh-rounder due to a salary-cap violation.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Safety Marcus Williams has accepted the franchise tag from the New Orleans Saints, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Saints now must pay him $10.6 million in 2021, according to Over The Cap. The two sides will keep working toward a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions, Rapoport adds.Williams is the final franchise-tagged player to sign his tender this offseason.The 24-year-old will suit up for his fifth campaign with the Saints after New Orleans made him a second-round pick in 2017. The Utah product was immediately effective in the secondary, starting 15 games as a rookie.The California native has hauled in 13 career interceptions, including three picks to go along with seven pass deflections last season, in addition to 59 tackles.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Marcus Maye has accepted his franchise tag with the New York Jets, the safety's agent told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Maye's tender locks him in on a $10.61-million salary for the 2021 season.The two sides have until July 15 to work out a multi-year deal. If an agreement isn't reached, Maye will only be allowed to play under the fully guaranteed one-year tag.New York tagged Maye after he enjoyed a successful four-year stint with the club. The 28-year-old played every defensive snap in 2020 while recording 88 tackles, 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two sacks.The 2017 second-round pick will join newly signed Lamarcus Joyner in the back end of head coach Robert Saleh's defense.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins waived offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson less than two weeks after agreeing to acquire him from the Tennessee Titans, the team announced Saturday.Wilson refused the Dolphins' efforts to help him get his life back on track while continuing the behavior that caused Tennessee to give up on the 29th overall pick in 2020, a league source told Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald.The towering lineman endured a tumultuous rookie campaign in which he was suspended for violating team rules, was arrested for DUI, and played just three snaps.After being traded, Wilson showed up late for his physical with Miami and skipped two optional workouts he had previously committed to attend, a source told Beasley.A series of videos were briefly posted on the 22-year-old's Instagram account Friday, including what appeared to be him smoking and dancing shirtless on a car.Releasing Wilson won't cost the Dolphins anything in 2021, as all of his salary guarantees were already voided. But draft compensation as part of the trade won't be returned.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is signing a one-year, $5-million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Harris played under the franchise tag last season after failing to agree on a long-term extension with the Vikings.The 29-year-old has been one of the NFL's best safeties over the last three seasons. He enjoyed his best pro campaign two years ago, leading the league with six interceptions while adding 11 pass breakups.Harris didn't record a single pick in 2020 but still posted a career-high 104 tackles. The undrafted Virginia product has averaged 57 tackles, two interceptions, and six pass breakups per 16 games since entering the NFL in 2015.The addition is a significant boost to the Eagles' defense, which placed 15th and 26th in the league last season after allowing 237.4 passing yards per game and 7.8 yards per pass attempt, respectively.Harris is expected to start at safety in Philly alongside veteran Rodney McLeod or second-year defensive back K'Von Wallace. Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon worked with Harris in Minnesota from 2015-2017.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos and Justin Simmons have agreed to a four-year deal, the team announced Friday. The safety's new contract is worth $61 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Simmons' new deal reportedly includes $35 million in guaranteed money and will make him the highest-paid safety in the NFL.Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is currently the highest-paid player at the position, according to Over The Cap, but Simmons' new average annual salary will lift him into the top spot.NameAvg per YearJustin Simmons$15.25MBudda Baker$14.75MEddie Jackson$14.6MThe Broncos applied the franchise tag to the safety earlier in the offseason but have frequently maintained they intend to secure his services long term.The 27-year-old has been a ballhawk in Vic Fangio's defense. He recorded five interceptions last season, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.Simmons has picked off 16 passes since being selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing running back Chris Carson to a two-year deal worth up to $14.6 million, a source told ESPN's Field Yates.Carson's contract contains a voidable third year, Yates reports. The deal provides the Seahawks with some breathing room under the salary cap.He's guaranteed $5.5 million next season and has a chance to earn up to $6.9 million in 2021, a source told The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta.The New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots were among notable suitors, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Carson has led the way for Seattle's running game for much of his tenure. A seventh-round selection in the 2017 draft, Carson has eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark twice in four seasons.He's averaged 4.6 yards per carry over his career, so the Seahawks are retaining a consistent chain-mover. However, injuries have caused Carson to miss 19 of a possible 64 regular-season games.Carson rushed for 681 yards and five touchdowns through 12 contests last season. He added 37 receptions for 287 yards and four scores.The Oklahoma State product is projected to receive the majority of carries moving forward. He returns to a crowded running back group that includes Rashaad Penny, Travis Homer, DeeJay Dallas, and Alex Collins.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans and free-agent running back Phillip Lindsay agreed to a one-year contract, Lindsay's agent, Mike McCartney, announced Friday.Lindsay's deal is worth $3.25 million with $500,000 available in incentives, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The 26-year-old hit the open market after the Denver Broncos rescinded his restricted free-agent tender Thursday.Lindsay produced back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns in Denver after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He also racked up 17 total touchdowns and 70 catches over his first two seasons.But Lindsay's production dipped last season after the arrival of Melvin Gordon. He missed five games due to a knee injury, finishing the year with 502 rushing yards and one score.Lindsay will join a backfield that already contains David Johnson and Mark Ingram. The latter signed a one-year, $3-million deal with Houston last week after being released by the Baltimore Ravens.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Multiple NFL teams remain extremely interested in acquiring Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and are monitoring the allegations of sexual assault in lawsuits filed against him this week, sources told Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle.The Philadelphia Eagles, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, and Denver Broncos are among the clubs still monitoring Watson's situation.Four more women filed lawsuits Thursday night alleging that Watson had sexually assaulted them, bringing the total to seven women.The women who sued Thursday each worked in a spa or as a massage therapist. In their lawsuits, they claim that Watson exposed himself, touched them with his penis, or forcibly kissed them.Tony Buzbee, the lawyer representing all the women, said Friday that he has spoken to 22 women and will file five more cases against Watson. Buzbee also said that Watson's "conduct happened as recently as this month," after he'd reached out to Watson's lawyer about the allegations, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop.The NFL noted Thursday, after the first three lawsuits were filed, that the situation is being reviewed under the league's personal conduct policy.The quarterback released a statement Tuesday saying that he looks forward to clearing his name. Following Buzbee's press conference Friday, Watson's attorney also released a statement."I'm extremely proud to represent Deshaun Watson and wholly stand behind him against what we believe are meritless allegations," said Rusty Hardin, per Mark Berman of Fox 26. "However, we will wait to comment in detail until we've completed our review of the numerous, evolving allegations from Mr. Buzbee."We will respond next week and ask you to keep an open mind until we do."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a one-year deal with veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff, the team announced Friday.Reiff, 32, was released by the Minnesota Vikings last week due to salary-cap purposes.The veteran lineman has experience at both tackle positions but predominantly starts on the left side. However, Reiff said he'll play at right tackle for the Bengals, according to Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer.Head coach Zac Taylor added that Jonah Williams will start opposite of Reiff at left tackle next season, according to ESPN's Ben Baby."Both of those guys are going to have great futures for us at those positions," Taylor said.Reiff is a significant addition for a Cincinnati team looking to bolster its protection of Joe Burrow. The quarterback was sacked 32 times last season and saw his season end after 10 contests due to injury.A former first-round pick, Reiff has started 127 games since being selected in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.Reiff joins a Bengals free-agent class headlined by cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie and Mike Hilton as well as pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.Cincinnati released offensive tackle Bobby Hart shortly after Reiff's signing, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday. The deal is worth $8 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The new contract has a $7-million signing bonus to go along with a $1-million base salary and includes four voidable years that will lower the receiver's cap hit to $1.6 million in 2021, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Smith-Schuster reportedly took less money to stay in Pittsburgh.The Ravens offered the 24-year-old a $9-million contract with an additional $4 million in incentives, according to Taylor Bisciotti of the NFL Network. The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly also made a push for the wideout with an $8-million offer that included $3 million in incentives."Can't say it enough, I love you, Pittsburgh," Smith-Schuster tweeted. "Came in here a young 20-year-old, and you guys embraced me from the moment I got here. So much love. Had my back thru everything, all the struggles and success. So hard to leave. See you this fall in Heinz."Smith-Schuster hauled in 308 receptions for 3,726 yards and 26 touchdowns through four seasons with Pittsburgh. He tallied 97 receptions for 831 yards and nine touchdowns last season.The USC alum came under fire last campaign for his viral pregame dances on opponents' midfield logos. He stopped the ritual after talking with head coach Mike Tomlin.Smith-Schuster will again lead a promising Steelers receiving corps featuring Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson, and James Washington.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff believes his new team is still aiming to compete.The Lions acquired Goff earlier in the offseason in a trade that sent Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams. Stafford's departure and a plethora of other personnel changes have fueled questions as to whether Detroit has folded on the 2021 season, but Goff doesn't think that's the case."It's not a rebuild at all, to be honest," Goff said Friday, according to the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett. "I know you guys are going to throw that word around. I don't see it as that at all. I think it takes the right pieces to win, but it can happen in one offseason."It's going to take a lot of hard work, and that's the challenge that I think I'm most excited for is this challenge of bringing this team and bringing this city and bringing this culture back to what it should be."Lions general manager Brad Holmes said he expects Goff to be the starting quarterback in 2021, but he didn't rule out taking a signal-caller with the seventh overall pick in this year's draft."When you're picking inside the top 10, you're not in a position to ignore any position. You're just not," Holmes said. "So the quarterback position is very important, and if the value's there and if the right guy's there, then you know he'd be in every consideration."Goff enjoyed a successful stint with Los Angeles: The Rams made the postseason in each of the last three seasons with the 2016 No. 1 overall pick under center.The Lions finished 5-11 in 2020 and last made the playoffs in 2016.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Steven Nelson has received permission to seek a trade, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Nelson is entering the final season of a three-year, $25.5-million contract. He was considered an extension candidate going into the offseason, especially with the Steelers looking to create cap space, but there have been no reports indicating a deal could be in the works.Nelson signed with the Steelers in 2019 after a four-year stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. He's been strong in coverage for Pittsburgh, allowing only 969 yards and five touchdowns when targeted over the last two seasons, according to PFF.In 2020, the Oregon State product broke up nine passes and recorded a pair of interceptions.The Steelers have already lost one cornerback since free agency opened, as slot defender Mike Hilton took a four-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals are cutting eight-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins, head coach Zac Taylor said Friday, according to ESPN's Ben Baby.The move saves the Bengals $11.7 million and clears $9.5 million off the cap while absorbing $5.2 million in dead money to account for a pre-paid signing bonus.Atkins spent 11 seasons in Cincinnati and was perennially one of the NFL's top interior defensive linemen over that time. A reduced role last campaign foreshadowed Atkins' unceremonious departure, finishing 2020 with just one tackle across eight appearances.The Bengals will move forward with D.J. Reader and Larry Ogunjobi anchoring the middle of their defensive line while Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard flank them on the edges. Ogunjobi and Hendrickson joined Cincinnati in free agency, while Reader signed as a free agent last year.Atkins, meanwhile, will look to latch with a new team after registering 100 tackles for a loss and 75.5 sacks over 161 career contests with the Bengals. His sack total ranks second in franchise history, trailing only Carlos Dunlap, who is also a free agent.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens have reached out to Kenny Golladay's camp to inquire about the free-agent wide receiver, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.Golladay has reportedly received a contract offer from the Cincinnati Bengals and made visits to the Chicago Bears and New York Giants.The Ravens entered free agency with a major need at wide receiver and have yet to fortify the position. Golladay, meanwhile, hit the market as one of the top wideouts available after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Detroit Lions.Golladay, 27, notched 20 receptions for 338 yards and two touchdowns in an injury-shortened 2020 campaign. The former Northern Illinois star went over 1,000 yards in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons, hauling in 11 touchdowns during the latter.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

David Andrews is returning to Foxborough, Massachusetts.The veteran center is finalizing a four-year deal to re-sign with the New England Patriots, sources told ESPN's Field Yates.Andrews, 28, has been a team captain since 2017 and helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls.The undrafted lineman out of Georgia started 12 games last year after missing the entire 2019 campaign due to a pulmonary embolism. He's yet to allow more than two sacks in a season since entering the NFL in 2015.New England has been one of the league's most active teams this offseason. The offensive line took a hit with the loss of guard Joe Thuney to free agency, but the arrivals of tackle Trent Brown and center Ted Karras and the return of Andrews still offer the Patriots depth within the unit.

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The Miami Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal with former Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The deal is reportedly worth more than $10 million with significant upside, Rapoport adds.

Allen Robinson has accepted the franchise tag from the Chicago Bears, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.By accepting the tender, the wideout locks in his $18-million salary for the 2021 season.The move comes a day after the Bears reportedly brought in Kenny Golladay for a free-agent visit. It also comes as receivers have failed to land long-term, big-money deals on the open market.Robinson and the Bears still have until July 15 to work out a multi-year deal.Robinson is now on track to play his fourth season in the Windy City. He has two straight seasons of 1,000 yards and reached 1,250 yards and six touchdowns in 2020.He'll be catching passes from a new quarterback as the Bears signed Andy Dalton in free agency. Former Bears passer Mitch Trubisky signed on as a backup with the Buffalo Bills.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Bears are releasing two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Kyle Fuller due to salary-cap issues, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Chicago will clear $11 million in cap space by cutting Fuller, who would've carried a $20-million cap hit in 2021, according to Over The Cap.The Bears asked Fuller to take a significant pay cut, but the veteran corner declined, ESPN's Dianna Russini reports. The team gave him a four-year, $56-million contract in March 2018 after matching an offer sheet from the Green Bay Packers.Fuller instantly becomes one of the top corners available in free agency. The 29-year-old earned a first-team All-Pro nod in 2018 after leading the NFL with seven interceptions and made two straight Pro Bowls in 2018 and 2019.Opposing quarterbacks completed just 55.4% of their passes for a passer rating of 89.8 when targeting him last year, according to Pro Football Reference.Fuller has notched 390 tackles, 82 pass breakups, and 19 interceptions through 96 career appearances. The 2014 first-round pick out of Virginia Tech missed the entire 2016 campaign due to a knee injury but has made 64 straight starts since.The Denver Broncos are expected to make a strong push for Fuller once his release is official, sources told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.Chicago likely isn't done parting ways with veteran defenders, as it's given defensive lineman Akiem Hicks permission to seek a trade, sources told Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.Hicks, 31, is entering the final year of his contract and reportedly wants a substantial raise in a new deal if he's traded. The one-time Pro Bowler is set to make $10.4 million this season.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL has reached new distribution deals with five media partners that'll begin in 2023 and run through the 2033 season, the league announced Thursday.The rights deals are worth $10 billion annually and $110 billion over the course of the agreement, according to John Ourand and Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal.CBS, ESPN/ABC, Fox Sports, and NBC remain broadcast partners, while Amazon Prime Video will be the new exclusive home of Thursday Night Football beginning in 2023. Amazon will represent the league's first all-digital package.Thursday Night Football is still required to be broadcast on over-the-air television in the cities of the participating teams.ESPN remains the home of Monday Night Football while ABC will carry exclusive regular-season games each year and join the Super Bowl rotation in 2026 and 2030.The updated Super Bowl broadcasting schedule is as follows:NetworkYearCBS2023/2027/2031Fox Sports2024/2028/2032NBC2025/2029/2033ESPN/ABC2026/2030Monday Night Football will gain the ability to flex games into prime time. Flex scheduling - which will be added to MNF for Week 12 and beyond - was previously only available for late Sunday afternoon games and Sunday Night Football.NBC continues to hold the rights to SNF. Its streaming service, Peacock, will get an exclusive feed of a select number of games during the length of the new agreement.CBS still carries the rights to the league's AFC Sunday afternoon package and games will also be streamed on Paramount+. Fox Sports renewed its agreement as the broadcaster of NFC Sunday afternoon games while also expanding its digital rights to include its streaming service Tubi.Under the new rights agreements, the NFL's media revenue is expected to exceed $10 billion per season, according to The Associated Press."These new media deals will provide our fans even greater access to the games they love," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in the league's release. "We're proud to grow our partnerships with the most innovative media companies in the market."Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills are signing former Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.The deal is worth $2.5 million, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Trubisky, 26, posted a 29-21 record over 50 starts during his four years with the Bears. Chicago drafted him second overall in 2017, ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.The Bears declined Trubisky's fifth-year option prior to the 2020 season. He lost the starting job to Nick Foles early in the campaign before reclaiming it down the stretch.Trubisky passed for 2,055 yards, 16 touchdowns, and eight interceptions last year while completing a career-high 67% of his passes.He projects to play behind franchise signal-caller Josh Allen next season. In his third year, Allen broke single-season Bills marks for yards (4,544), touchdowns (37), and completions (396).Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane described the signing as a "reset" for Trubisky, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, adding that he doesn't expect the beleaguered passer to be with the Bills long term.Signing Trubisky means the team is unlikely to bring back unrestricted free agent and former backup quarterback Matt Barkley.Meanwhile, the Bills are interested in extending Allen this offseason and plan to meet up with him about the deal following the draft this spring.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Andy Dalton said Thursday the Chicago Bears committed to him as their starting quarterback before he signed his free-agent contract."They told me I was the starter," Dalton said Thursday, according to Chris Emma of 670 The Score. "That was one of the reasons I wanted to come here. … That's the assurance I got."Dalton joined the Bears on a one-year, $10-million deal after spending one season with the Dallas Cowboys, where he signed to serve as Dak Prescott's backup.Chicago, which has been desperate for strong quarterback play for ages, cycled between Mitchell Trubisky and Nick Foles last year. Foles remains on the Bears' roster, while Trubisky signed with the Buffalo Bills in free agency.Dalton has 142 career starts under his belt, getting most of them with the Cincinnati Bengals, and he owns a lifetime passer rating of 87.5. He's taken five teams to the playoffs but has never won a postseason game."I'd love for this to be the last place I play," said Dalton, who played well for the Cowboys late in the season after previously struggling. "I'd love to finish my career here. … I want to play really good football. I want to help this team win a lot of games. I want to bring some excitement to this city."The Bears were a modest 8-8 last season, though they snuck into the playoffs for their second appearance in three years. Chicago hasn't won a postseason contest since the 2010 campaign.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent receiver Kenny Golladay met with Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy on Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Golladay is slated to meet with the New York Giants on Thursday night, Schefter adds. Additionally, the Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly offered him a contract.The 27-year-old is the top remaining option in a slow-to-develop receiver market. Golladay's recorded two 1,000-plus yard campaigns and 3,068 receiving yards total since entering the league in 2017.However, a hip injury derailed Golladay's 2020 campaign, limiting him to five games and just two touchdowns.The Bears' top receiver is Allen Robinson, whose future in Chicago remains unclear. Robinson received the franchise tag but is reportedly in no rush to sign the tender, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Chicago is looking to improve an offense that finished 22nd in scoring and 26th in yardage last season. The Bears have already made a change at quarterback, signing Andy Dalton while letting Mitchell Trubisky walk.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders, his representation announced Thursday.Drake is signing a two-year deal worth up to $14.5 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The pact includes $11 million guaranteed.A versatile tailback, Drake has been a capable rusher and receiver since entering the NFL in 2016. He's recorded 3,130 rushing yards and 169 receptions over his five-year career.Drake initially played for the Miami Dolphins before being traded to the Cardinals during the 2019 season. The 27-year-old set career highs in rushing yards (955) and touchdowns (10) with the Cardinals in 2020.Drake will join a Raiders backfield that features Josh Jacobs. The former first-rounder is coming off his first Pro Bowl campaign after totaling 1,065 rushing yards. However, his average yards per carry fell from 4.8 during his rookie year to 3.9 in 2020.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end Jared Cook, the team announced Thursday.The two sides agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $6 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Cook is Los Angeles' replacement option for Hunter Henry, who signed a three-year deal with the New England Patriots after five campaigns with the Bolts.The soon-to-be 34-year-old spent the last two years with the New Orleans Saints, posting 80 receptions, 1,209 yards, and 16 touchdowns. Three of his four most productive seasons have come after his 30th birthday.The Chargers will be Cook's sixth NFL team. The South Carolina product began his career with the Tennessee Titans before spending time with the Rams, Packers, Raiders, and Saints.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles are in no rush to trade tight end Zach Ertz.General manager Howie Roseman said Thursday the Eagles won't make a deal unless they get a haul that matches their perception of the tight end."For us to trade any player, it’s gotta make sense for both sides. None of us had the year we wanted to have last year, but that doesn’t define us. We know who he is on and off the field and we value that," Roseman said while speaking to the media, including NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Ertz's name has been popping up in trade rumors throughout the offseason. Numerous teams have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring him, but a serious suitor hasn't emerged yet.The 30-year-old has spent his entire career in Philadelphia since becoming a second-round pick in 2013. He's been a consistent pass-catcher over the middle for much of his Eagles tenure.Ertz's resume includes three Pro Bowl selections and six seasons with 700-plus receiving yards. However, his production has declined recently, and fellow tight end Dallas Goedert is emerging in Philadelphia. Ertz posted career lows across the board in 2020, recording just 335 receiving yards and one touchdown.The Eagles have been busy on the trade front this offseason, already shipping Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts. Roseman described that move as a "win-win" for both sides, according to Pro Football Talk's Myles Simmons.Copyright © 2021 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, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone breaks down the most notable free-agent signings and runs through the top offensive players still on the market.

The New York Jets have been in conversation with free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Smith-Schuster hit the market after four years with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was expected to be a coveted commodity but has seemingly fallen victim to a saturated receiver market and a lower salary cap. The Steelers haven't closed the door on re-signing him, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The Jets have already added one marquee offensive weapon in free agency, landing former Tennessee Titans wideout Corey Davis on a three-year contract. New York is looking to improve an offense that ranked last in yards and points last season.Smith-Schuster had 97 receptions for 831 yards and nine touchdowns in 2020 for a Steelers offense that relied on quick passes and yards after the catch. He posted 1,426 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018 as the No. 2 receiver to Antonio Brown.A move to the Jets would reunite Smith-Schuster with his college quarterback, Sam Darnold.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has inked his $15.9-million franchise tag, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Buccaneers can sign the wideout to a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline for tagged players.Both Tampa Bay and Godwin have expressed interest in extending their partnership past 2021.The 25-year-old has come into his own since the Bucs drafted him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He played a pivotal part during their Super Bowl run last season as his 232 postseason receiving yards led the team.Godwin recorded a career-high 1,333 receiving yards in 2019. His 840 yards in 2020 ranked second on the Buccaneers.Tampa Bay has focused on retaining its Super Bowl core this offseason. The club signed Tom Brady to a new contract and re-signed Shaq Barrett and Lavonte David.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Longtime New England Patriots defensive back Patrick Chung announced his retirement Thursday."I want to say thank you to the Patriots organization, my family, my fans, coaches, just everyone," Chung wrote on Instagram. "I'm in tears writing this but I've decided to hang up the cleats. Bill (Belichick), Mr. (Robert) Kraft, thank you for giving me the opportunity to play for your team for 11 years. I love you."He continued: "Bill, for teaching me life on and off the field, I will not forget that. To my teammates, trainers, EQ team, video guys, meal room employees, janitors, etc., I love you guys and ladies. Thank you for being the rock to the organization. For cleaning up, feeding, taking care of me for 11 years. You will forever be family."But it's time to start a new life. Patriot until I die! Love you all."Chung joined the Patriots as a 2009 second-round pick out of Oregon. He spent 10 seasons with New England and had a one-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. Chung opted out of the 2020 campaign.The 33-year-old defensive back won three Super Bowls with the Patriots and amassed 773 career tackles along with 11 interceptions.Chung was an indispensable cog in New England's latest dynasty, often getting matched up against tight ends in the passing game. His successful tenure came after a disappointing first stint, and head coach Bill Belichick eventually acknowledged he misused Chung the first time around.The Patriots signed Jalen Mills to a four-year contract at the beginning of free agency, perhaps knowing that Chung was getting ready to hang up his cleats.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos and running back Phillip Lindsay mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Thursday.The Broncos originally applied a tender to Lindsay, who was a restricted free agent, but the two sides decided that rescinding the offer was the best route moving forward. Lindsay can now sign with any team."After great conversations with the Broncos, it's been mutually decided that rescinding the RFA tender is best for Phillip Lindsay and the team. It's been a great three years in Denver," Lindsay's agent Mike McCartney said. "Nothing beats seeing (Mile High Stadium) rocking as it did when (No.) 30 broke a long run."Lindsay entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and instantly became the primary rusher in Denver's backfield. The tailback accumulated 1,037 yards in his rookie campaign, earning a Pro Bowl nod along the way. He followed his rookie year with another 1,000-yard season in 2019.His production declined last year with the offseason addition of Melvin Gordon. Lindsay was limited to just 11 games, starting eight, and rushed for 502 yards. Gordon nearly doubled Lindsay's production in his first season with the Broncos, finishing with 986 yards.Lindsay joins a free-agent group of running backs that includes Chris Carson, Leonard Fournette, and Kenyan Drake, among others.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The New England Patriots are reuniting with linebacker Kyle Van Noy, as confirmed by the player.

The Seattle Seahawks are addressing their offensive line concerns.The Seahawks are trading for Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson in exchange for a 2021 fifth-round draft pick, ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler report.Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson admitted this offseason he's "frustrated with getting hit too much." He's been sacked almost 400 times in his nine-year career and was dropped 47 times in 2020, third-most in the league behind Carson Wentz and Deshaun Watson. He was sacked a league-high 48 times in 2019 and career-high 51 times in 2018."We've got to get better. I've got to get better," Wilson said.Jackson didn't allow a sack in 16 games in 2020. He has 14.5 sacks allowed over his seven-year career, including a career-high 4.5 in 2019.The 29-year-old has two years remaining on his five-year, $55-million contract.Jackson is the third starting offensive lineman dealt this offseason for Las Vegas, which was thought to have one of the best offensive lines in football.The Raiders traded center Rodney Hudson and a seventh-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals for a third-rounder on Wednesday. They also dealt tackle Trent Brown and a 2022 seventh-rounder to the New England Patriots for a 2022 fifth-round pick. However, Las Vegas did re-sign guards Denzelle Good and Richie Incognito.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings are signing cornerback Patrick Peterson to a one-year, $10-million deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Peterson spent the first 10 years of his career with the Arizona Cardinals, putting together a Hall of Fame-caliber resume that included eight straight Pro Bowl appearances (2011 to 2018), three first-team All-Pro nods, and a nomination to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade team.However, the 30-year-old struggled to play up to his usual standards over the last two seasons. Peterson was ranked 142nd among cornerbacks in 2020 by PFF after giving up five touchdowns and allowing 66.7% of his targets to be completed.The veteran is joining a Vikings team in dire need of more experience at the cornerback position.Minnesota's usually solid pass defense finished 24th in yards allowed per game last season, with rookies Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler and second-year pro Kris Boyd leading the group in snaps.The Vikings have already made a splash to improve their defense, reportedly signing defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to a two-year, $22-million pact.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Washington Football Team expects to sign former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel to a three-year deal worth $34.5 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Samuel will reunite with former Panthers head coach Ron Rivera in Washington.

The New York Giants are in talks with free-agent receiver Kenny Golladay and are expected to bring the former Detroit Lion in for a visit, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports, citing a source.A visit and physical may be necessary before the two sides reach an agreement, as Golladay missed 11 games in 2020 due to a hip injury. Other teams remain interested in the four-year vet, with the Cincinnati Bengals already having an offer on the table, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini.Golladay is considered the market's top wideout after reaching 3,068 yards and 21 touchdowns across his four seasons in Detroit.Before his injury-plagued 2020, the 27-year-old's 1,190 yards and 11 touchdowns helped him reach the Pro Bowl in 2019.The Giants could sorely use a No. 1 receiver after ranking 29th in the league in passing yards in 2020, averaging less than 200 yards through the air per game. Adding a player of Golladay's caliber would help quarterback Daniel Jones develop as he enters his third campaign and would also move fellow wideouts Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard down the depth chart into more comfortable roles. New York has also agreed to a deal with speed threat John Ross.The Bengals also need to improve a passing game that ranked 27th last season. Quarterback Joe Burrow will be entering his sophomore year and coming off of a torn ACL. The 24-year-old has promising young pass-catchers Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins in tow, but longtime Bengal A.J. Green signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Burrow and co. could benefit from a veteran presence in the offense.The receiver market was slow to develop during the legal tampering period of free agency, with only Marvin Jones, Corey Davis, and Green among the big names finding deals.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent tight end Gerald Everett is signing a one-year, $6-million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Everett, who played his first four seasons with the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams, appeared to confirm his new team by referencing the famous "12th Man" in Seattle.

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing offensive lineman Kyle Long to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Long will make his return to the field after retiring from football ahead of the 2020 season.Long, 32, previously spent seven seasons as a member of the Chicago Bears before walking away from the game.Injuries derailed Long's career prior to his retirement. The Oregon alum missed 26 games over three seasons. A hip injury limited him to four games in 2019.Now healthy, Long joins fellow free-agent addition Joe Thuney along Kansas City's revamped offensive line.The Chiefs recently released tackles Mitchell Schwartz and Eric Fisher to create cap space and improve their offensive front. Center Austin Reiter is expected to find a new home via free agency. Long could compete with returning guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent edge rusher Haason Reddick has agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $8 million with the Carolina Panthers, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.Reddick, who is coming off a breakout season with the Arizona Cardinals, notched 12.5 sacks in 2020 - albeit five came in one game - after posting 7.5 through his first three campaigns.The 26-year-old represents the first splash signing for Carolina this offseason. The Panthers made waves with some of their reported quarterback inquires but hadn't made high-profile addition until getting Reddick.Arizona selected Reddick 13th overall in 2017, and he shuffled between roles throughout his first three seasons before settling in as a pass-rusher in his fourth year. Carolina will count on him and Brian Burns to supply pressure off the edges.Reddick was thought to be a candidate to receive the franchise tag following his banner campaign, but the Cardinals allowed him to hit free agency. Arizona bolstered its pass rush earlier in the offseason, signing former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt to a multi-year contract.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Houston masseuse filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson accusing him of committing civil assault during a March 2020 appointment, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop.The lawsuit alleges that Watson touched the masseuse with his penis and caused the physical contact "intentionally or knowingly."Upon learning of the complaint, Watson said he rejected a six-figure settlement demand, has always treated women with the utmost respect, and looks forward to clearing his name.

A few teams have called the Jacksonville Jaguars to ask about quarterback Gardner Minshew, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Jaguars are widely expected to use the No. 1 overall pick on former Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, making Minshew's future with the team uncertain.The former sixth-round pick appeared in 14 games (12 starts) as a rookie in 2019, becoming a cult figure amid a strong statistical season. Minshew threw for 3,271 yards and 21 touchdowns against six interceptions.The 24-year-old produced similar numbers in nine appearances (eight starts) last season while splitting time with Mike Glennon, ending the year with 2,259 yards and 16 touchdowns against five interceptions. However, Minshew only managed to lead Jacksonville to one win.Minshew could be an attractive option for teams due to the fact he's set to earn base salaries of just $850,000 this year and $965,000 next year, per Spotrac.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Drew Brees made his first public statement Wednesday after announcing his retirement from the NFL on Monday.After 20 record-setting years, the now-former New Orleans Saints quarterback said he played every season since 2017 as though it could be his last year and ultimately determined the time was right after the 2020 campaign."I've always said as long as I can play the game at a high level, I'm having fun doing it, and I'm able to stay healthy, then this is something I'll do forever. Obviously, I've had some injuries the last two years that have been frustrating," Brees said, according to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams."Could I keep playing? Yeah, I'm sure I could. But I'm also looking at my kids, my family, the age of my kids, and just gauging all of those things. There's a balance there. I also just felt like I would just feel it. I would feel when it was time. I felt that it was time."Brees retires as the NFL record-holder for most career passing yards and completions.He's not leaving football entirely, however. Brees has joined NBC as an analyst for both its Sunday night NFL broadcasts and Notre Dame football.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing running back Marlon Mack, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Wednesday.The deal is a one-year, $2-million contract, Pelissero adds.Mack missed most of the 2020 season after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 1. Prior to the injury, Mack had a feature role in the Colts' backfield. The 25-year-old reeled off a career-high 1,091 yards, along with eight touchdowns, in his 2019 campaign.The Colts selected the South Florida alum in the fourth round of the 2017 draft.Mack will likely split carries with second-year runner Jonathan Taylor. Indy spent a second-round selection on Taylor last spring. As a rookie, he rushed for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 36 receptions for 299 yards.Meanwhile, the Colts officially announced their acquisition of quarterback Carson Wentz, who projects to succeed the retired Philip Rivers.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals are acquiring center Rodney Hudson and a seventh-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Las Vegas reportedly planned to release Hudson, a three-time Pro Bowler, if they didn't find a trade partner.Hudson spent six seasons with the Raiders and was one of the best centers in the NFL over that time. He was rumored to have asked out of Las Vegas after experiencing just one winning season with the Silver and Black, according to The Athletic's Vic Tafur.Hudson should bolster an interior offensive line in Arizona that had issues in 2020. Mason Cole, who started at center for the Cardinals, allowed 23 pressures and two sacks and was penalized eight times in 563 snaps as a pass-protector, according to PFF.The 31-year-old Hudson is signed through the 2022 season and won't have any guaranteed money left on his deal after the upcoming campaign.Copyright © 2021 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.