Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce doesn't enjoy the possibility of losing offensive tackle Jason Peters this season after almost a decade as teammates."It is hard to imagine potentially playing without Jason Peters, the personality and the guy that he's been to this organization, but at some point, it's going to be the end for all of us," Kelce said Thursday, according to NJ.com's Mike Kaye."I don't know what’s going to happen. Again, I'd love to play with the guy again, but obviously this is in the hands of the people who are making important decisions and cap decisions and all these decisions that are way over my head."Peters, who joined the Eagles in 2009, has yet to ink a deal since free agency began earlier in March. Philadelphia announced it would let the 38-year-old hit the open market this offseason, but both parties were going to "remain in communication."Kelce, 32, was drafted by the Eagles in 2011. The three-time Pro Bowler has started 126 games with Philadelphia and was a key contributor in his team's Super Bowl run three seasons ago.Though Peters didn't appear in that Super Bowl due to a knee injury, he was the Eagles' Week 1 starter earlier in the campaign. The nine-time Pro Bowler started 140 regular-season games in Philly throughout his career.If Peters doesn't re-sign, 2019 first-rounder Andre Dillard is expected to step up at left tackle."Andre is a guy who I think has incredible physical abilities," Kelce said. "He's very quick-twitched, he can move his feet really well, he's athletic, he's smart, he's got a lot of the things that are hard to get if you don’t have them. If there was one weakness in his game last year, it was power ... Now, he gets a whole offseason to improve on that."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Geno Smith have agreed to terms on a new one-year deal, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports.Smith will reprise his role as the primary backup to Russell Wilson. He signed with Seattle in 2019 but didn't enter a game.The seven-year vet last suited up during the 2018 campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers.It could be a while until Smith is called into action again. Wilson has yet to miss a game since entering the league in 2012.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dean Blandino, former vice president of officiating for the NFL, revealed a microwaving mishap nearly caused a major issue for the league during a Thanksgiving Day game in 2016.As Blandino explained on the latest episode of the "Mike Delivers" podcast, staff members and their families would receive food at GameDay Central - the NFL's officiating command center - on Thanksgiving. In 2016, someone pulled out a microwave during the early game but plugged it into the wrong outlet."We took the microwave, plugged it in, but they plugged it into the same outlet, the same circuit that the replay system was plugged into, and when they turned the microwave on, the whole thing went down," Blandino recalled. "So, we were down for maybe like two minutes while they fixed it. The game was going on, but thankfully we didn't have any replay reviews, but we kind of shut down the system because we wanted to heat up the stuffing for Thanksgiving in the microwave."The Detroit Lions hosted the Minnesota Vikings in the early game and defeated their NFC North rivals 16-13.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper believes that while the NFL won't have full stadiums in 2020, a limited number of fans could be permitted to attend games."You won't be having full stadiums, but that doesn't mean you can't have some fans in the stadium either," Tepper said Wednesday, according to CNBC's Kevin Stankiewicz. "If you're comfortable being in a closed airplane for a cross-country trip, 18 inches apart, maybe with two seats in between you and being 5 feet away from each other, you might be comfortable in an open-air stadium."Tepper added, "There should be some amount of fans in the stadiums, depending on what locale and where you are and what the local rules are. There could possibly be."Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his state for pro sports this week, while Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced professional sports activities can resume as of May 16. Meanwhile, Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order is expected to be extended for the next three months, according to the L.A. Times' Colleen Shalby and Sarah Parvini.It's still unclear when NFL teams will officially open their facilities. The league, which extended its virtual offseason period through May 29, has been operating under the belief that the season will take place as scheduled. However, contingency plans have been discussed and reportedly include potentially pushing back Super Bowl LV.The NFL reportedly agreed to give clubs access to extra alternative money by raising teams' debt limits by $150 million this season to ease financial hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes LeBron James could've been just as successful as a football player had he chosen to pursue it over basketball.Rivers made his case during the latest episode of Uninterrupted's "Go Off" podcast with his son, Austin Rivers.

The Los Angeles Rams became the latest NFL team to debut a new look, unveiling uniforms on Wednesday that feature a return to the franchise's royal blue and yellow color scheme and a revamped horn design.One person who isn't a fan of the uniforms is former Rams running back - and the team's current vice president of business development - Eric Dickerson, who critiqued the look during an appearance on AM570 Sports."I'll say this, the colors are not bad," Dickerson said, according to Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports. "If you wanna change the colors, make them look brighter. The uniform's not bad."I just don't like the stripe around the sleeve. It's not big enough. It almost looks like a lightning bolt, like the Chargers' uniform. I don't like the stripe down the pants; I wish it was bigger. And the horn, man, it's horrible. I just feel like they really took away from the Rams' uniform. And it looks almost like the Chargers' logo. It looks like two bananas."Dickerson also shared what he told the Rams after seeing the uniforms before Wednesday's unveiling."This is football. This ain't nothing to do with surfing," he said. "This ain't nothing to do with waves. This is football. This is a man's sport. And to me, it just looks soft. It don't look like football. It don't look hard."Dickerson was also critical of the Rams' new logo and met with the team's front office in an attempt to convince the organization to reconsider the changes, but his efforts came up short.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL gleefully rolled out its 2020 schedule last week, as though it might be easy right now for a Saints fan to map out that big trip to Vegas for a Week 2 throwdown on a Monday night at the New Raiders.We're in the middle of a pandemic, with no clear end in sight. If games get canceled or stadiums are required to be empty or even near-empty this fall, that will have a substantial impact on league revenues. And the NFL's 2021 salary cap could take a major hit, which would be significant for players and teams alike when it comes to paying out current contracts and negotiating new deals with star players such as Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.The NFL (like the NBA and NHL) has a cap on annual team spending and a relatively clear delineation of how those cap resources can be allocated: On a macro level, the collective bargaining agreement mandates that players get 47% of revenues this year, with increases to 48% and slightly beyond in the years ahead. This is true whether revenues go up or down.For the past decade, as revenues have risen substantially, this split has worked to benefit both management and players; since 2013, the NFL's salary cap has jumped 61.1% to $198.2 million. The windfall from national TV broadcast rights - far and away the league's biggest moneymaker - has long offered the tantalizing promise of more cash for everyone for the foreseeable future.The league and the NFLPA even reached an agreement on a new CBA in mid-March based in part on the potential of keeping the spigot on. Then the pandemic struck, with public-health recommendations that included stay-at-home orders and calls for social distancing that have since been coupled with scattershot calls to reopen from various levels of government. All of it points to an uncertain future.Any scheduling contingencies could force revenues downward, which in turn would limit what teams can spend under the cap. That could put a significant number of players' jobs at risk. However, there could be a way to mitigate the pain for both players and owners.As Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap recently explained, there are three main components to the NFL's revenue pie: those big-ass national TV contracts; what's called NFL Ventures (think the fees associated with NFL Network on your cable bill, among other related components); and locally generated income (such as ticket sales, concessions, parking, stadium advertising, preseason rights fees, local radio, naming rights, etc.).The Packers are a publicly owned corporate non-profit; as a result, they're required to release their financial information, which can serve as a gauge of the rest of the league. The Packers' financials indicate that they brought in $274.3 million in national revenues (mostly from network TV), plus $203.7 million in local revenue. Even if one were to assume that TV revenue is locked in for 2020, there stands to be a substantial decrease on the local side, of which the players receive roughly 40%.Under normal circumstances, the Packers' local revenue could have risen to $210 million this year, based on the change indicated by their financials from 2018 to 2019. But depending on whether all games are canceled - at one extreme - or some games are played in empty or near-empty stadiums, Fitzgerald used some back-of-a-napkin math to determine that each team could be looking at a reduction in cap space ranging from $30 million to $80 million. Sean M. Haffey / Getty ImagesIt's not hard to see that this could make it tough for teams to remain cap compliant by committing to all of their player contracts in 2021. "As teams become more aware of this … they will likely begin cutting veterans with non-guaranteed contracts left and right to cut down on costs for the year and to maximize cap carryover for 2021," Fitzgerald wrote. "They can always hire the players back if the season returns or if they need them the next year, likely at a reduced cost."There are a couple of caveats to this, however. For one thing, the CBA includes a canceled-games clause that seems to account for an unforeseen scenario like a pandemic (emphasis mine; AR stands for "all revenues"):

Logan Ryan remains one of the few big-name free agents on the open market, and the former Tennessee Titans cornerback is open to all options.But signing with the New York Jets, who are reportedly confident they can land Ryan on a one-year deal, is of particular interest to the 29-year-old."The Jets, it makes a lot of sense because I'm from the area, I went to Rutgers, 20 minutes from there," Ryan said Thursday on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." "So I'm familiar with New Jersey, I'm blue-collar, that's how I grew up. I came out of Rutgers in the third round to New England and had to do my job and I continue to do that. So, that would make sense for sure."Ryan is believed to be seeking around $10 million per season, the same amount he was earning on his last contract with the Titans."Like I said, I'm trying to what's best for my family and everything like that. Obviously, there's a lot of rumors out there. I can't confirm any of it because I'm obviously still not signed yet," he continued. "We'll see. I obviously want to get a deal done whenever, and I'm open to it. So we'll what happens there. But I'm also open to pretty much 30 other franchises, except for the Titans. That's the only one I've ruled out thus far - I'm completely open for business."The Jets reportedly have competition for Ryan's services from the AFC East rival Miami Dolphins, who are hoping to further bolster their secondary after landing top free-agent cornerback Byron Jones in March.Ryan helped lead the Titans to the AFC Championship Game in 2019, racking up career highs in total tackles (113), sacks (4.5), and forced fumbles (four) in 16 games. The Pro Bowler also snagged four interceptions.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite signing him to be their starting running back, the Atlanta Falcons apparently don't know if Todd Gurley's arthritic knee is healthy."He can do everything - he's an excellent runner, he's good in the pass game, he can protect," offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said Thursday, according to ESPN's Field Yates. "The main question is - and no one seems to know - what's his health status?"Gurley inked a one-year, $5.5-million deal with the Falcons after being released by the Rams at the onset of free agency. He was entering the first season of a lucrative four-year extension when Los Angeles cut him.The 25-year-old saw a decline in production in 2019, averaging 3.8 yards per carry and totaling 857 yards with 12 touchdowns on the ground. The former All-Pro has seemingly been on a downward trajectory since the tail end of the 2018 season, which he finished by splitting carries with C.J. Anderson."He had two seasons where he was arguably the best running back in football," Koetter said, according to Mike Conti of 92.9 The Game. "When he's at his best, he's got speed, he's got power ... we all see what he can do. We just gotta see how healthy he is, and how consistently he can do it."The Falcons brought in Gurley to replace Devonta Freeman, who also had a down year in 2019 and struggled with injuries over the last two seasons.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.It took only two years for Patrick Mahomes to blow the top off even the highest of expectations. And that makes projecting his year-to-year statistics extremely difficult.Mahomes has thrown for more than 9,000 yards and 76 touchdowns during his last two regular seasons (30 starts). Those numbers become even more ridiculous when you acknowledge we've yet to see the 24-year-old at his peak.As Mahomes looks to take another step toward superstardom, let's look at the Kansas City Chiefs wunderkind's projections for the 2020 season.Passing yards Over Under4525.5 (-110)4525.5 (-110)We can add context to player performance by using strength of schedule. In his first full season, Mahomes threw for 5,097 yards (318.6 per game) and 50 touchdowns. Combining the total pass defense DVOA ranks of all the opponents the Chiefs played, the average unit Mahomes faced ranked around 14th in the league. That's solid.Last season, the average DVOA defense he played ranked closer to 19th. Likely due to a combination of injuries and the league making adjustments for the Chiefs' firepower, Mahomes was worse in 14 full starts (288 yards per game) despite facing a lighter schedule.This year's strength of the schedule falls between those at around 17th. We feel his overall numbers will be closer to those of Year 1 rather than last season.Additionally, Mahomes' supporting cast should continue to improve - a scary thought. Tyreek Hill recorded only 860 yards in 12 games in 2019, his fewest since his rookie campaign; the talented but oft-injured Sammy Watkins averaged just four catches in 14 starts; Mecole Hardman was a rookie and should be used more frequently during his sophomore year; and, as elite as Travis Kelce was, he still fell more than 100 yards shy of his total from 2018.If Mahomes stays healthy, Kansas City's offense is just too good for him to stay below the number.Pick: OverPassing touchdownsOver Under35.5 (-110)35.5 (-110)If you watch a compilation of Mahomes' touchdowns in 2018, you'll see that defenses had no idea how to stop the Chiefs' offense. Call it a gimmick offense or defenses not knowing Mahomes' tendencies - or both - but 10 touchdowns came via screen or shovel pass, while seven more came with zero defenders seven-plus yards away from the intended receiver. Though the sample size was smaller in 2019, Mahomes had to work for most of his scores.Marking down Mahomes for a season with 35 or fewer touchdowns feels foolish, but he'll never have it as easy as he did two years ago.Pick: UnderAlex Kolodziej is a betting writer for theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AJKolodziej.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's likely NFL football will look different this fall, but it may not sound different.If the coronavirus pandemic forces the league to play games without fans, FOX Sports is looking at adding crowd noise to its telecasts."It's pretty much a done deal," FOX broadcaster Joe Buck said on "Andy Cohen Live," according to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal."I think whoever is going to be at that control is going to have to be really good at their job and be realistic with how a crowd would react depending on what just happened on the field. So it's really important."The network is also looking at ways to at least make it look as though crowds are full."They're looking at ways to put virtual fans in the stands," Buck said. "So when you see a wide shot, it looks like the stadium is jam-packed and in fact it'll be empty."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In defense against a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Oliver Luck, Vince McMahon's attorneys said the former XFL commissioner was fired "for cause."Luck received notice of his dismissal April 9, a day before the league suspended operations and three days before it declared for bankruptcy. The rebooted XFL was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic six weeks into its debut season.Specifically, the attorneys for McMahon, who founded the XFL, laid out three issues that contributed to Luck's firing, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert:

Since Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the follow-up question has been: What offense will they run?Will the Bucs ask the 42-year-old to learn a new offense entering the 21st year of his career? Or will Brady force the No. 1 passing offense to suit his style?Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen shed some light on the balance the team will strike."I think what we'll see here is (head coach) Bruce (Arians') offense with a Brady influence," Christensen told The Athletic's Bob Kravitz."Bruce wants to keep the offense the same," he continued. "We did some good things last year. Tom has been terrific as far as saying, 'Just tell me what you want to do.' And, honestly, there's a lot of carryover from all these offenses; it's just what you call certain things. We're looking forward to seeing how he can influence the offense. He'll make it better."Brady will have a stacked receiving corps to throw to, including the tandem of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, his favorite tight end in Rob Gronkowski, fellow tight ends O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate, and rookie wideout Tyler Johnson.Christensen was asked whether he believes Brady will have the arm to get the ball downfield to his weapons."Absolutely," he said. "I looked at every pass he threw for the last four years. It was interesting, because you had the possibility of (Drew) Brees, (Philip) Rivers, (Andy) Dalton, all those guys had a chance of becoming available, so we looked at all of them. And I'm telling you, anybody who says he's lost arm strength, all I know is I must have missed something."Remember, (New England) didn't have those kinds of receivers who could get deep. It wasn't about anything that he couldn't do. I thought he played last year at a high, high, high level, still lights out."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.Denver Broncos star Von Miller struggled to breathe while infected with the coronavirus."I got asthma, but it was past the asthma attack - like my lungs were constricting," the edge defender told Kent Babb of The Washington Post. "My asthma nebulizer helped, but it still didn't feel like it was supposed to. That was the most frightening part. Just going to sleep knowing that my oxygen level could drop and I could wake up and have to go to the hospital."In April, Miller became the second known NFL player to test positive for COVID-19. The virus cleared his system by the end of the month.Since his diagnosis, Miller has been urging the public to practice social distancing to minimize the virus' spread. His message has fallen on more deaf ears than he would like."I was going to Chipotle earlier and I saw two people walk out in masks," he recalled. "They took off the masks before they had even got out the store; I was like, 'Hey!' They was all excited, but I was like, 'I had the coronavirus; I saw y'all take your masks off early. Y'all should wear y'all masks all the way to the car.' Their smiles kind of changed."Miller said he was unable to work out for over two weeks because of the illness and still hasn't returned to his previous physical shape."Taking 17 days off and then trying to get back into it, I really feel it," he said. "I still feel my lungs trying to get back in shape. It's just all the wear and tear that it puts on your lungs. I've got asthma on top of that, so to try to run with asthma and then try to run after the coronavirus, that's what I think some of the shortness of breath comes from."Miller, 31, ranks first in Broncos history with 106 career sacks.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opened his state for professional sports Wednesday and invited leagues to resume their seasons in the Sunshine State."All professional sports are welcome here for practicing and for playing," DeSantis said at a news conference, according to Daisy Ruth of WFLA.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey would willingly play home games outside California if COVID-19 restrictions keep sports on hold throughout the state."Yeah, I think so," Pouncey said of the prospect of relocating to Nevada or Arizona, according to Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. "All of us are dealing with change throughout these tough times, and I think this is something that everybody in the world has to adjust to, not just us as football players."So we're all professionals. ... If (we) have to go move to a different state or a different city to be able to get back to work and help feed our families, then I'm sure a lot of guys, most of the guys, would be up for it."The Chargers and Los Angeles Rams both find themselves in flux ahead of the 2020 season. Previously, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he can't envision sports returning to California with fans in attendance over the coming months unless a coronavirus vaccine is developed.Arizona received the green light from Gov. Doug Ducey to resume professional sports as of May 16.The NFL stated Tuesday that it will be appropriately prepared if the two Los Angeles teams are kept out of the new SoFi Stadium when the season opens in September.Pouncey, who only played five games last year due to a neck injury, also revealed he's been medically cleared following surgery."I feel great," he said. "It's still a process coming back from neck surgery, so I'm just in the rehab stages. But yes, if you was to ask the doctor that did my surgery, I've been cleared to play."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is entering a contract year in 2020, and his desire is to remain with the Indianapolis Colts."I want to be a Colt for life, but it takes two sides to get it done," Hilton said Wednesday, according to Zak Keefer of The Athletic.Hilton said he and the Colts started to negotiate before the coronavirus outbreak. The wideout added that regardless of the length on his next deal, "that'll be it" for him."It's up to (owner) Mr. (Jim) Irsay and (general manager) Chris (Ballard)," he said. "I wanna be here."Hilton signed a five-year, $65-million contract extension in 2015 and is set to earn $14.54 million this season, according to Spotrac. His age-31 campaign will be his ninth with Indianapolis.Since the Colts drafted Hilton in the third round in 2012, he leads the team in catches (552), receiving yards (8,598), and touchdowns (45). The four-time Pro Bowler paced the NFL in receiving yards in 2016.Hilton battled a calf injury throughout 2019 and finished the year with 45 receptions and 501 yards, both career lows. He also scored five touchdowns.The Colts addressed the receiver position in each of the last two drafts. They used a 2018 second-round pick on Parris Campbell and selected Michael Pittman Jr. and Dezmon Patmon this year in the second and sixth round, respectively.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Few things are more exciting than a last-second win. But how much do you know about some of the most epic buzzer-beaters and walk-off victories in sports history? Take our quiz below to find out.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.The NFL informed teams Wednesday that it is extending its virtual offseason through May 29 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a league memo obtained by NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The league and the NFL Players Association initially agreed on a virtual offseason program for clubs that would wrap up on May 15.Team periods began April 20, though no on-field work can take place until all 32 club facilities are reopened. The NFL reportedly won't allow team buildings to open until all 50 states lift lockdown orders.All teams must end their virtual offseason programs by June 26, according to the memo. The nature of on-field workouts will be determined and communicated by the league if facilities reopen prior to that date.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

LeSean McCoy has serious regrets about tweeting "Avengers: Endgame" spoilers last year.The free-agent running back, who was with the Buffalo Bills at the time, drew outrage online after revealing a major plot point from the film shortly after it was released.

The Los Angeles Rams unveiled new uniforms Wednesday featuring a return to the bright royal blue and yellow of the franchise's heyday.

On the heels of a tumultuous campaign with the Washington Redskins, Josh Norman expects to bounce back in a big way with the Buffalo Bills."I feel like all-world is coming," the former All-Pro cornerback told TMZ Sports.Norman is coming off a four-year stint with the Redskins, who released him with one season left on his lucrative contract. His play deteriorated in 2019 to the point where Washington benched him for stretches.Buffalo signed Norman to a one-year, $6-million deal after the Redskins let him go. The 32-year-old is expected to compete for a starting position opposite Tre'Davious White in the secondary.The veteran believes he joined a budding AFC powerhouse in Buffalo and suggested the Bills would have still been a force even if Tom Brady had stayed with the New England Patriots."Coming in, I know the philosophy of the head coach and the GM already," Norman said. "Mindset-wise, it didn't matter who was at the quarterback position for the opposing team."Norman posted six pass breakups and one interception over 12 outings for the Redskins in 2019.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As the Dallas Cowboys continue to hold long-term contract talks with Dak Prescott, Emmitt Smith believes the franchise-tagged quarterback will agree to a deal sooner rather than later.However, the Hall of Fame running back isn't surprised that Prescott's new contract has yet to be completed."If you understand the business of leverage, when you have leverage then you try to set the rules," Smith said Tuesday on 105.3 The Fan. "And the only way you fight leverage is you fight it by establishing your ground. ... I think at some point this stuff will subside and it's not that important right now. ... It's important to press people that need something to talk about because you don't have much to talk about because we don't have camps and minicamps and so forth."Smith added, "Dak is not worried whether or not he's going to get signed. I'm not even concerned. I believe he will get it done. And I believe the Cowboys will get it done because we don't have room to be playing games or playing chicken."Dallas placed its exclusive tender on Dak this offseason, which means he can't negotiate with another team. If a long-term extension isn't agreed upon by July 15, he'll earn $33 million on the one-year deal.The Pro Bowl passer won't participate in the Cowboys' virtual offseason program without a long-term deal, but the two sides reportedly had "very positive" conversations in late April.Prescott reportedly turned down a new contract worth $33 million annually with $105 million guaranteed in March, but Smith strongly believes the 26-year-old can lead Dallas to a Super Bowl when he returns."No doubt," Smith said. "I believe he is. And I think he's getting better. I think he has so much more room to grow and I think he'll get there. I think overall, we have a lot of the pieces of the puzzle in place. It's a matter now of making sure - the key to any team is, essentially, developing the chemistry, which you definitely need."If they can get to that level and develop that chemistry in this timeframe which they have to work with, then I think you will (see) Dak not only flourish and grow, I think you see that team mature and rally behind their quarterback. ... I think he'll be fine. I love the kid."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Lamar Jackson is coming off a record-setting 2019 campaign that ended with NFL Most Valuable Player honors. Oddsmakers expect the Baltimore Ravens to be one of the league's top teams again this season, installing them as the second favorite to win the Super Bowl and setting their win total at 11.5.Can Jackson build on last season's MVP performance, or is he in line for regression? We break down his 2020 player props to find out.Passing yardsOver Under 3225.5 (-110)3225.5 (-110)Everyone knew how dangerous Jackson was as a runner, but he surprised many critics last season by completing 66.1% of his passes for 3,127 yards and 36 touchdowns. Oddsmakers have set his passing total 98 yards higher, but keep in mind that Jackson would have surpassed this number last year if he didn't sit out the regular-season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers because the Ravens had the AFC's No. 1 seed wrapped up.Also, keep in mind that Baltimore only trailed in the second half of three games all year. Playing the odds, the Ravens are likely to be in more tight contests where Jackson will be asked to throw the football.Assuming he plays all 16 games, Jackson will need to average only 201.5 yards per contest to hit the over. That seems low considering Jackson averaged 208.4 yards last season and continues to improve as a passer. Go over this number.Pick: OverRushing yardsOver Under 999.5 (-110)999.5 (-110)This is Jackson's most interesting prop. He shattered this total last season in setting a league record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 1,206. While he's certainly capable of becoming the first true QB in history to record consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns, it's still not likely. Jackson and Mike Vick (2006) are the only two signal-callers to top 1,000 in an NFL season. A quarterback has recorded 900-plus yards rushing just five times.Jackson is a unique talent, so if any quarterback can put up another 1,000-yard campaign, it's him. However, the odds are against it. Look for him to come up just short this season.Pick: UnderPassing touchdownsOver Under 26.5 (-110)26.5 (-110)This total feels low after Jackson led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes last season. Oddsmakers are looking at 2019 as an anomaly, but the reality is Jackson continues to be underrated as a passer. Even if he regresses in this area, will his touchdown passes decline by 10? Probably not.Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has never thrown for more than 26 touchdown passes in a season, so this total is no gimmie. Still, the Ravens are loaded on offense, and head coach John Harbaugh isn't against running up the score with a big lead. Jackson will have plenty of opportunities to go over this number.Pick: OverThomas Casale is theScore's supervising editor of sports betting. He's been following the sports betting industry for almost 30 years. A devoted fan of the wishbone offense, Thomas bets on all sports but specializes in college football, NFL, and college basketball. Find him on Twitter @TheTomCasale.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite the uncertainty around fans' ability to attend NFL games this season, the secondary ticket market remains hot - particularly for the Las Vegas Raiders.Data released by ticket search engine TicketIQ shows the Raiders lead all NFL teams with an average secondary-market ticket price of $1,098 for the 2020 season, an increase of 527% from last year. The Raiders' home opener against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 is the most expensive ticket, averaging $2,268.The Denver Broncos have the second-highest average price at $774 per ticket, followed by the Dallas Cowboys at $646. League-wide, tickets are averaging $391 on the secondary market, up from $258 last season.The 2020 NFL season is set to kick off Sept. 10 with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Houston Texans.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here, theScore identifies - in no particular order - the 10 thinnest position groups on either side of the ball entering the 2020 NFL campaign.Jaguars' quarterbacksQBGardner MinshewMike GlennonJosh DobbsJake LutonMinshew obliterated expectations as a sixth-round rookie last season, but the sample size isn't large enough to coin him a franchise quarterback yet. Behind Minshew, the Jaguars signed Glennon, a veteran of 22 career starts - most of them horror shows. Dobbs and Luton don't offer much upside and could be on the chopping block when the Jaguars trim their roster in the preseason.Eagles' running backsRBMiles SandersBoston ScottCorey ClementElijah HolyfieldMichael WarrenAdrian Killins Jr.The Eagles want Sanders to be their answer at running back, but they have little insurance if he goes down or fails to progress in 2020. Scott began last season on the practice squad and is now Philadelphia's top option after Sanders. Though he impressed in limited action last year, the 5-foot-6 scatback isn't built for an every-down role. Clement is a valuable role player but isn't dynamic enough to be featured. The bottom half of the depth chart is stacked with bubble guys.Seahawks' defensive tackles Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / GettyDTJarran ReedPoona FordDemarcus ChristmasBryan MoneCedrick LattimoreJosh AveryThough Reed and Ford are adequate starters, neither is spectacular. The former is looking to rebound from a poor year on and off the field, while the latter has never offered value in passing situations. After those two, the Seahawks' depth teeters off considerably. Christmas, Mone, Lattimore, and Avery are all first- or second-year players; Christmas - a sixth-round pick in 2019 - is the only one of those four to even be drafted.Redskins' receiversWRTETerry McLaurinJeremy SprinkleKelvin HarmonHale HentgesSteven Sims Jr.Richard RodgersTrey QuinnLogan ThomasAntonio Gandy-GoldenCody LatimerMcLaurin turned heads as a rookie last season, overcoming substandard quarterback play to haul in 58 catches for 919 yards and seven touchdowns. But he's a lone glimmer of hope. Nobody else in the Redskins' receiving corps even touched 400 yards in 2019. Washington would love Gandy-Golden, a fourth-round pick out of Liberty, to emerge as another threat, but that's quite a lot to ask given the transition he's making from a non-Power 5 college program.Panthers' defensive backsCBSDonte JacksonTre BostonTroy Pride Jr.Juston BurrisCole LukeJeremy ChinnCorn ElderKenny RobinsonStantley Thomas-OliverT.J. GreenThe Panthers look to be in serious defensive trouble after allowing James Bradberry to walk in free agency and releasing Eric Reid. The team is currently slated to start Pride, a fourth-round rookie, opposite Jackson at cornerback. Carolina has plenty of youth in the secondary, but it lacks a star who can alleviate some of the pressure on the young players when they're thrust into prominent roles.Bengals' offensive line Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyLTLGCRGRTJonah WilliamsMichael JordanTrey HopkinsXavier Su'a-FiloBobby HartHakeem AdenijiAlex RedmondBilly PriceO'Shea DugasIsaiah PrinceIt's baffling that Cincinnati didn't use a Day 2 draft pick on an offensive lineman considering it doesn't have a single quality starter established up front. The Bengals are hoping for a big year from Williams, who's penciled in at left tackle after missing his entire rookie season following shoulder surgery. There isn't much reason for optimism at the other four spots, where the presumed starters have been liabilities more than assets throughout their pro careers.Giants' edge rushersEDGEKyler FackrellOshane XiminesLorenzo CarterChris PeaceA porous edge presence contributed to the Giants' defensive woes in 2019 and doesn't look to be vastly improved entering 2020. At this point, New York has essentially swapped Fackrell for Markus Golden, who had 10 sacks a year ago and was easily the Giants' best pass-rusher. It's possible New York brings back Golden, who's still a free agent. But with or without him, it's difficult to envision this core of edge rushers emerging as an intimidating unit.Buccaneers' running backsRBRonald Jones IIKe'Shawn VaughnDare OgunbowaleT.J. LoganRaymond CalaisDespite noticeable improvements from his rookie to sophomore seasons, Jones still doesn't look to be the featured running back the Buccaneers desire. Tampa Bay added Vaughn in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but it's hard to know what the Vanderbilt product will bring to the table upon arrival. Ogunbowale and Logan have never shown themselves to be capable of thriving in high-usage roles, while Calais will likely be limited to special teams if he makes the roster as a seventh-round rookie.Texans' defensive backs Mark Brown / Getty Images Sport / GettyCBSBradley RobyJustin ReidGareon ConleyEric MurrayVernon HargreavesMichael ThomasLonnie Johnson Jr.Shalom LuaniJohn ReidPhillip GainesKeion CrossenOne of the most deficient defensive units in the league last year added nothing of significance this offseason. Instead, the Texans arguably downgraded at safety by signing Murray and cutting Tashaun Gipson. Roby is coming off a solid campaign but isn't suited to serve as any team's No. 1 cornerback. Conley and Hargreaves were mid-season pickups in 2019, and neither stood out when given opportunities to shine. Houston is counting on a great deal of internal development in its defensive backfield.Patriots' quarterbacksQBJarrett StidhamBrian HoyerBrian LewerkeJ'Mar SmithAll the starting experience in the Patriots' quarterback room belongs to Hoyer, who's proven to be a liability beyond short stretches in relief. As they prepare for the new season, the Patriots appear set on allowing Stidham, a former fourth-round pick with four career pass attempts in the NFL, to win the starting job. New England added Lewerke and Smith as undrafted free agents, but they're more likely to battle for a spot on the practice squad than anything else.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.New York Giants head coach Joe Judge says it would be difficult to ask his players to fly in for training camp during the coronavirus outbreak."I have a tough time right now asking a player to fly across the country from California when I probably wouldn't be the first one most willing to throw my two sons on the plane to go the other way," Judge said Tuesday on a conference call, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.While it's unclear whether NFL teams will be able to host 2020 camps as scheduled, Judge said the Giants have alternative options in case COVID-19 affects initial plans."Hopefully in a perfect world we're all back in (New Jersey) training sooner rather than later," he said, per Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York. "But we're planning for all sorts of hypotheticals so we're not caught by surprise."It was reported that multiple NFL teams are exploring out-of-state options for training camp as certain states have implemented gathering restrictions that would force teams out of their usual sites.The Giants, who are set to kick off their 2020 campaign against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 14, began their virtual offseason program late in April.New York hired Judge this offseason as Pat Shurmur's replacement. The 38-year-old was a member of the New England Patriots' coaching staff in the previous eight seasons.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms with cornerback Prince Amukamara, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.ESPN's Dan Graziano reports the two sides are working on a one-year pact that will likely be done soon.Amukamara is entering his 10th season. The former first-round pick spent his first five years with the New York Giants, one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the past three years with the Chicago Bears.The 30-year-old would bring some veteran savvy to a young Las Vegas defensive backfield. The Raiders currently have Trayvon Mullen, Nevin Lawson, Nick Nelson, and this year's 19th overall draft pick Damon Arnette manning the corners.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.The NFL will be keeping its eye on the Bundesliga when Germany's top soccer league returns to action Saturday after initially shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic.Due to similarities between the sports - such as stadium size, the number of players on the field, and the proximity of those athletes to one another - the NFL will be interested to see how the Bundesliga can resume play in a safe manner."We're looking at eventually 90 players for training camp, which is quite different from other sports," NFL vice president of communications Brian McCarthy said to Bob Glauber of Newsday. "There are some commonalities, and that's why we've had a number of people from our staff - from (NFL chief medical officer) Dr. Allen Sills and (NFL vice president of health and safety policy) Jeff Miller - on calls with other sports leagues."We're looking at what we can adopt, what we can modify that is working in other sports, sharing best practices."The Bundesliga will be the first professional sports league in Europe or North America to resume after COVID-19 forced cancellations and postponements beginning in March.The league will not allow fans in the stands when it resumes. Meanwhile, the NFL released its 2020 schedule on Thursday and is hoping to begin the campaign on Sept. 10.The first order of business, however, will be to reopen team facilities, McCarthy said. Last week, the NFL laid out protocols that each franchise must implement by May 15 in order for their facilities to open soon after.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

General manager Eric DeCosta thinks the Baltimore Ravens have done a solid job of adding weapons for reigning MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson."We think if you look at our team over the last two, three years, we've done a lot to address skill positions: targets for Lamar, guys that can make plays," he said Tuesday, according to Baltimoreravens.com's Clifton Brown."We feel really, really good about that. We love the mix of personalities and players and the upside and leadership that we've got. And I think Lamar's got a great chemistry with those guys as well. We think our younger guys are going to continue to make a jump."The Ravens selected at least two wideouts in each of the last three drafts, and added two first-round receivers in both the 2018 and 2019 draft (tight end Hayden Hurst and wide receiver Marquise Brown).Baltimore used a 2020 third-round selection on receiver Devin Duvernay and a sixth-rounder on James Proche, who will now join a receiving corps that also features Willie Snead and Miles Boykin.Tight end Mark Andrews led the team in receptions (64), receiving yards (852), and touchdowns (10) last year. After Hurst was traded to the Atlanta Falcons this offseason, veteran Nick Boyle is set to gain snaps at TE along with Andrews.No Baltimore wide receiver topped 50 catches or 600 yards in 2019. Though the team finished last in pass attempts (440), it had the best scoring unit in the NFL overall. Baltimore's rushing attack led the league with more than 200 yards per game.DeCosta was named general manager prior to last season after occupying the assistant GM role over the seven seasons prior (2012-18). He's been in the organization since 1996.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite watching from afar, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has already seen second-year quarterback Kyler Murray take major steps forward this offseason."When you watch the installs with him and you watch the plays from last year, you notice how far he's come," Kingsbury said, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. "There's definitely a different confidence, a different level of command with the offense, and he feels it."Even though we haven't been able to get on the grass he definitely feels a lot more comfortable heading into Year 2, so I'm excited to get my hands on him whenever I can."Like the entire NFL, Murray and the Cardinals have been forced to conduct offseason sessions virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.The 2019 No. 1 pick is coming off a promising rookie year, and he's been mentioned around the country as a possible 2020 MVP candidate. The latest update saw him receive +2500 odds to capture the award this season.The Cardinals attempted to accelerate Murray's development by trading for All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins at the beginning of the offseason.Arizona went 5-10-1 in 2019, Kingsbury's first season at the helm.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace thought he had it all figured out at the 2017 NFL Draft.In need of a spark under center following a mediocre Jay Cutler era, Pace handpicked his franchise quarterback. He sent a king's ransom to the San Francisco 49ers to move up one spot to draft Mitchell Trubisky out of North Carolina at No. 2 overall, bypassing both Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson.Fast forward three years and the Bears declined to pick up Trubisky's fifth-year option for the 2021 season. To shore up the quarterback position - and increase the competition - the Bears traded for Nick Foles, who signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars last summer.So, who's going to be the guy for Pace and head coach Matt Nagy in 2020? Let's dive into the odds.Odds to start for the Bears in Week 1 Player OddsNick Foles-320Mitchell Trubisky+200The case for FolesThis was supposed to be a modern offense with Nagy at the helm. The front office prioritized that side of the ball during the head coach's first season, bringing in wide receivers Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel via free agency, as well as tight end Trey Burton. Chicago was scratching the surface of something special in 2018 before a hiccup in Trubisky's development set the team back. The Bears still have the pieces to be good; they just need someone who can orchestrate the offense.Enter Foles, who has experience playing under Nagy in Kansas City in 2016. The 31-year-old quarterback became one of the hottest commodities in 2018 after he stepped in for an injured Carson Wentz and led the Eagles to a Super Bowl win. But last season, he failed in his introduction with the Jaguars, suffering a shoulder injury in the opener and going 0-4 in his starts.Foles hasn't taken a meaningful snap in a while, but his situation is more favorable in Chicago - he's healthy, he has a decent supporting cast, and he's in a familiar system alongside Nagy. It wouldn't make much sense to let a player who's eating up $8 million in cap space toil on the sideline wearing a headset all year.The case for TrubiskyTo be fair, Trubisky's only 25 years of age and considered to be in his prime. Let's not forget that less than two years ago, he led the Bears to 11 wins in his 14 starts and recorded career highs in virtually every category. Last season, his production declined significantly, but Trubisky is entering just his fifth year as a starter across the collegiate and pro levels.The fact that he's not dealing with as much pressure could pay dividends for Trubisky as well. Mahomes already has a Super Bowl and Watson's one of the premier dual-threat quarterbacks in the league; all Trubisky's heard since the start of last season is how he's the dud of the 2017 class.With Chicago not invested in Trubisky long term, this year becomes a tryout for the former No. 2 pick. And there's a second contract at stake.Best betFoles (-320)Would I be surprised to watch the Bears, of all franchises, sit a quarterback who's making $8 million in favor of one who just had his fifth-year option declined? No, I would not. But the entire city of Chicago would likely be calling for the front office's heads if Trubisky's the first one off the sideline with the offense in September.This offense simply needs more juice. Trubisky was fine during parts of the 2017 season and made a huge leap the following year, but Nagy wants someone who can push the ball up and down the field.I don't think bringing in a quarterback with three years left on his contract was a coincidence. Foles should get control of the offense from the start - if Nagy and Pace want to remain employed.Alex Kolodziej is a betting writer for theScore. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 12 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AJKolodziej.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.The NFL and team executives have agreed on a proposal to raise the debt limit for each team from $350 million to $500 million for the 2020 season in response to financial uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, sources told Seth Wickersham of ESPN.The agreement was reached during a Monday conference call, and the owners will vote on the proposal May 19, Wickersham reports.An increased debt limit would allow clubs to access extra alternative money should games be played without fans in attendance this season, as empty stadiums would erase weekly revenue from tickets and fans' game-day spending.The NFL is preparing for a full regular season starting on Sept. 10 and released its 17-week regular-season schedule last week. But the league is also reportedly working on alternative strategies for the campaign in case COVID-19 affects initial plans.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets believe they will sign cornerback Logan Ryan to a one-year contract, sources told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.A formal offer from the Jets has not yet been submitted, though, reports Brian Costello of the New York Post.Ryan is one of the top players still available in free agency. The 29-year-old has struggled to garner the lucrative offers he sought when the market opened in March.A veteran of seven NFL seasons, Ryan spent the last three years with the Tennessee Titans. He already announced he wouldn't re-sign with the AFC finalists.Ryan broke up 18 passes and posted four interceptions along with four forced fumbles and 4.5 sacks in 2019.The Jets have been seeking upgrades in the secondary. They cut high-priced signing Trumaine Johnson at the beginning of the offseason and later inked veteran Pierre Desir to a one-year deal.Ryan spent the first four years of his career with the New England Patriots, winning two Super Bowl championships with them.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is quickly becoming a popular NFL figure.The passer's jersey leads the league in sales since April's draft, according to figures that Fanatics is tracking, via NFL.com's Nick Shook.Tua's aqua No. 1 jersey sits atop the league, while his white Miami jersey ranks second. Both are even selling faster than Tom Brady's new jerseys with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals' first overall pick, isn't seeing his uniform sell as quickly. Fans are purchasing Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's No. 88 more rapidly.The Dolphins selected Tagovailoa at No. 5 in the 2020 draft after his illustrious career at Alabama.Copyright © 2020 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.Considering the amount of in-depth NFL coverage available, a true fantasy sleeper can be difficult to find. But in this exercise, we aim to identify players who should be available later in drafts, yet could still emerge as significant assets.Average draft position data courtesy of Fanball, since best-ball ADP tends to be ahead of the curve at this point in the year. It's based on 12-team leagues with PPR scoring.More in this series

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.A number of NFL teams are exploring out-of-state options for training camp due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer reports.Certain states have implemented gathering restrictions that would force teams out of their usual training camp sites.Both the New York Giants and the New York Jets hold their training camps in New Jersey, which has reported more than 130,000 cases of COVID-19. Pennsylvania, Massachusettes, Michigan, Illinois, and California have each reported more than 45,000 cases.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady quickly disputed a report that his decision to leave the New England Patriots this offseason was influenced by a rocky relationship with Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.A source told NFL reporter Gary Myers that Brady was "worn out" after 12 seasons with McDaniels, wanted more input into weekly game plans, and didn't trust his wide receivers during the latter stage of his Patriots tenure.Later on Monday, Brady took to Instagram to shoot down the report.

Embarking on his 17th season and the final years of his NFL career, quarterback Philip Rivers put a priority on his protection.When he hit free agency for the first time this March, one thing in particular led Rivers to choose the Indianapolis Colts."The big part of Philip being here is Anthony Castonzo, Quenton Nelson, Ryan Kelly, Braden Smith, Mark Glowinski, right? Those guys are studs," Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni said in a conference call, referring to the team's offensive line.Sirianni added, "That's something that he just kept mentioning after we signed him ... how valuable those guys were to him."The Colts' offensive line was ranked third in the league following the 2019 season by PFF. All five of the unit's starters played more than 1,000 snaps that season.The Los Angeles Chargers, Rivers' former team, ranked 29th. Rivers was sacked more than 30 times in each of his last two seasons.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.If you haven't bet on the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award, you're missing out on the fun. It's easily the most unpredictable and borderline reckless market among preseason awards because nobody really knows what factors most heavily into the voters' decision. Is it a return from injury? Poor performance? Legal troubles?Last year's winner, Ryan Tannehill, was so bad early in his career that a half-season breakout with the Titans made him a convincing choice. It was the first time in five seasons that the recipient wasn't coming back from injury, and it was only the second time during that span (but the 13th in the award's 23-year history) that a quarterback won the award.This year's favorites are predictable, but there isn't enough upside to laying short odds on older veterans like Ben Roethlisberger or Rob Gronkowski. Here are the early odds for the award, with five candidates we think are worth eyeing in an always volatile field:PLAYERODDSBen Roethlisberger+250Rob Gronkowski+450J.J. Watt+500A.J. Green+600Nick Foles+600Cam Newton+800Matthew Stafford+800Myles Garrett+1200Antonio Brown+2000C.J. Mosley+3300DeSean Jackson+3300Joe Flacco+3300Derwin James+4000Jordan Reed+5000Akiem Hicks+6600Alex Smith+6600Alshon Jeffery+6600Bradley Chubb+6600Keanu Neal+6600Kwon Alexander+6600Malcolm Butler+6600Stephen Gostkowski+6600Lamar Miller+8000Trent Williams+8000T.Y. Hilton+8000Xavien Howard+8000Eli Manning+10000Josh Rosen+10000A.J. Green (+600)This isn't a great number on Green, but it's the best among the favorites. The Bengals star missed all of 2019 with a freak ankle injury but walks into an ideal situation catching passes from presumptive starter Joe Burrow in Year 2 under the offensive-minded Zac Taylor.Matthew Stafford (+800)Stafford checks the boxes you like to see from a CPOY winner: He's a quarterback coming off a major injury and has the talent to put up gaudy numbers for the Lions when healthy. He's a better passer with a clearer path to success than fellow QB Nick Foles (+600), who also fits the bill.Andy Dalton (+3300)This is only an interesting bet if the Dak Prescott contract saga takes an unexpected, ugly turn, so I can't recommend it at the current price. However, it's absolutely worth monitoring. Dalton can still play, especially while surrounded by the Cowboys' talent. Last year showed us that it doesn't take a full season of compelling play to win this award.Bradley Chubb (+6600)I nearly jumped out of my chair when I saw Chubb's odds at 66-1. The former No. 5 pick recorded 12 sacks as a rookie in 2018, but an ACL tear in 2019 - the second of his career - cost him the final 12 games of the season. Now, he returns to what should be an elite Broncos defense in 2020 with a strong narrative on his side.Trent Williams (+8000)An offensive lineman has almost no shot at this honor, so if you bet here, go lightly. Still, the case is too strong to ignore. Williams is among the most talented linemen in the league and joins one of the NFL's best rosters in San Francisco after a bizarre injury-related holdout. He's a better bet than half the defenders at shorter odds.Best betBradley Chubb (+6600)Chubb has better odds to win Defensive Player of the Year (+4000), which is lunacy. A defensive player has only won CPOY once in the past 12 seasons, so that's clearly baked into these odds, but this still might be the biggest bargain of the entire betting season.C Jackson Cowart is a betting writer for theScore. He's an award-winning journalist with stops at The Charlotte Observer, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Times Herald-Record, and BetChicago. He's also a proud graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, and his love of sweet tea is rivaled only by that of a juicy prop bet. Find him on Twitter @CJacksonCowart.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback and fifth overall pick Tua Tagovailoa to his four-year rookie contract on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The deal includes a $19.6-million signing bonus and will guarantee the Alabama product $30.28 million in total. As is the case for all first-round picks, the contract carries a team option for a fifth year.Miami courted Tagovailoa for over a year and landed him with the first of its three selections in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Tagovailoa was the second quarterback to come off the board following LSU's Joe Burrow, who went first overall to the Cincinnati Bengals.Tagovailoa is expected to be ready for the beginning of the NFL season after recovering from hip surgery in November. The Dolphins also have veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and former top-10 pick Josh Rosen in their quarterbacks room.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.With four months until the 2020 NFL campaign is set to begin, there is a great deal of uncertainty regarding how the league will stage games as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says "the virus will make the decision for us.""I think it's feasible that negative-testing players could play to an empty stadium," Fauci told NBC Sports' Peter King. "Is it guaranteed? No way ... If the virus is so low that even in the general community the risk is low, then I could see filling a third of the stadium or half the stadium so people could be six feet apart. ... that's something that is again feasible depending on the level of infection. I keep getting back to that: It's going to depend."Like, right now, if you fast forward, and it is now September ... I say you can't have a season - it's impossible. There's too much infection out there. It doesn't matter what you do. But I would hope that by the time you get to September it's not gonna be the way it is right now."Fauci acknowledged that the NFL - unlike other North American sports leagues - has time on its side. But he said diligent testing and responses to a potential second wave of the virus will determine how the campaign unfolds."(The season) will be entirely dependent on the effectiveness with which we as a society respond to the inevitable outbreak that will occur ... What we're saying is, 'what is going to be the effectiveness of our response?'" he said.He continued: "Even if the virus goes down dramatically in June and July and August, as the virus starts returning in the fall ... shame on us if we don't have in place all of the mechanisms to prevent it from blowing up again."In other words, enough testing to test everybody that needs to be tested. Enough testing so that when someone gets infected, you could immediately do contact tracing and isolation to prevent the infection from going to a couple of infections to hundreds of infections. That's how you control an outbreak."Despite releasing a full 17-week regular-season schedule, the league is developing contingency plans amid the health crisis. Proposals for secondary strategies reportedly could include staging games in empty stadiums and delaying the Super Bowl until the end of February.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News sectionThe start of the NFL season is still at least four months away, but bettors can hunt for early value in the futures market. The updated odds to win Most Valuable Player (MVP) has the usual suspects listed as the favorites, but the best bet lurks much further down the board.Odds to win the 2020 NFL MVPPlayer OddsPatrick Mahomes+400Lamar Jackson+600Russell Wilson+800Deshaun Watson+1200Dak Prescott+1400Carson Wentz+1600Drew Brees+1600Aaron Rodgers+2000Tom Brady+2000Field - All Not Listed+2500Kyler Murray+2500Jimmy Garoppolo+3000Matt Ryan+3000Baker Mayfield+3200Ben Roethlisberger+4000Philip Rivers+4000Saquon Barkley+4000Derrick Henry+4200Christian McCaffrey+4500Kirk Cousins+5000Cam Newton+6000Daniel Jones+6000Ezekiel Elliott+6000Jameis Winston+6000Jared Goff+6000Josh Allen+6000Matthew Stafford+6000Michael Thomas+6000Ryan Tannehill+6000Dalvin Cook+7000Alvin Kamara+8000Amari Cooper+8000Andy Dalton+8000Derek Carr+8000Gardner Minshew+8000Mitchell Trubisky+8000Nick Chubb+8000Nick Foles+8000Odell Beckham Jr.+8000Teddy Bridgewater+8000Aaron Donald+10000Drew Lock+10000Dwayne Haskins+10000Joe Burrow+10000Tua Tagovailoa+20000Odds courtesy of theScore BetFavoritesIt's not surprising to see Patrick Mahomes (+400) and Lamar Jackson (+600) top the list. Mahomes won the award in 2018 and Jackson took home the MVP last season. Both quarterbacks should be in the conversation again this year while leading two Super Bowl favorites in the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens, respectively.Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has yet to win MVP, but after previously knocking on the door, this could be his year. Wilson has thrown 66 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions over the last two seasons and enters the 2020 campaign surrounded by the most talented skill position players of his career. With odds slightly longer than Mahomes and Jackson, Wilson is worth a play at +800.Beyond the top three, the most interesting player is Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz at +1600. It can't be understated how bad the Eagles' receivers were over the final month of last season. Because of injuries, Wentz was literally throwing to guys off of the street. Still, he finished with over 4,000 yards passing, 27 touchdowns, and only seven interceptions.Philadelphia spent the offseason addressing the receiver position, adding Marquise Goodwin, Jalen Reagor, and John Hightower. Those three, along with the return of DeSean Jackson, give Wentz the weapons he needs to have a career-best season. He's a strong bet to win MVP at 16-1.Best valueRecent history suggests bettors should look beyond the MVP favorites. Mahomes and Jackson opened at 50-1 in 2018 and 66-1 in 2019 to win the award, respectively. There are plenty of players on the board this year dripping with value, like the Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger (+4000) and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (+6000). However, the best value on the board is Denver Broncos signal-caller Drew Lock at 100-1.To put Lock's value into perspective, his odds are longer than Cam Newton (+6000), Jameis Winston (+6000), and Andy Dalton's (+8000). Newton isn't even on a team yet and the other two enter 2020 as backups.No team upgraded its offensive personnel this offseason more than the Broncos. They signed running back Melvin Gordon and selected big-play receivers Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler early in the draft. The trio joins receiver Courtland Sutton and tight end Noah Fant to potentially give Denver one of the NFL's most potent offenses.Lock started the last five games of 2019, compiling a 4-1 record and completing 64.1% of his passes with seven touchdowns and three interceptions. The strong-armed quarterback has the talent around him to have a big year and if the Broncos can compete with the Chiefs in the AFC West, Lock will be in the discussion to win the award. He's the best bet on the board right now at 100-1.Player to avoidDeshaun Watson is a great player but he's way overvalued as the fourth favorite at +1200. The Houston Texans still have enough weapons to be competitive in the AFC South but the loss of star receiver DeAndre Hopkins is a major blow. Even with Hopkins, Watson has never thrown for more than 26 touchdowns in a season.Oddsmakers aren't high on the Texans this year, either, making them +144 to make the playoffs and setting Houston's win total at 7.5. There are better options on the board at longer odds than Watson.Thomas Casale is theScore's supervising editor of sports betting. He's been following the sports betting industry for almost 30 years. A devoted fan of the wishbone offense, Thomas bets on all sports but specializes in college football, NFL, and college basketball. Find him on Twitter @TheTomCasale.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Philadelphia Eagles are in the market to add a proven veteran to their backfield behind sophomore Miles Sanders and are interested in signing Carlos Hyde, Sirius XM's Adam Caplan reports."(The Eagles) want to sign a veteran running back," Caplan said on the "Inside the Birds" podcast, according to Philly Voice's Matt Mullin. "I'm told Hyde is a guy they're targeting."After spending the 2018 campaign with the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, Hyde signed with the Kansas City Chiefs last offseason and was traded to the Houston Texans prior to Week 1.The 29-year-old operated as Houston's lead back for the majority of 2019. He rushed for a career-high 1,070 rushing yards and added six touchdowns on the ground, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.Meanwhile, Sanders enjoyed a strong rookie campaign rotating with Jordan Howard and is expected to take over as Philadelphia's starting running back in 2020.Boston Scott, Corey Clement, and Elijah Holyfield currently sit behind Sanders on the Eagles' depth chart.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After the New England Patriots lost Tom Brady to free agency, the Buffalo Bills figure to open the 2020 season as favorites to win the AFC East.The Bills have made improvements to a roster that qualified for the playoffs last season, but head coach Sean McDermott believes his squad has yet to earn anything."Anytime you bring up some of those words - expectations, pressure - No. 1, I think it shows you that people respect the way we're doing things overall, which is nice," McDermott told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. "But No. 2, and just as important, the Patriots - look, they've won the division for X amount of years ... Until someone is able to win the division, to us, the Patriots remain the favorite. Why shouldn't they? You tell me one reason why they shouldn't."New England has captured the division crown 11 straight years and 16 of the last 17, but expectations won't be as high in 2020 with Jarrett Stidham likely to start at quarterback. The Bills, meanwhile, added a handful of players to an already-balanced roster this offseason, including Stefon Diggs, Mario Addison, and Josh Norman."We've got a lot of work to do, we really do," McDermott continued. "And our players work hard, there's no doubt about that. I think that's the one thing that I can say - we embrace that we've got to earn things."Buffalo has topped its division rival just once in their last 10 meetings.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Here, theScore identifies - in no particular order - the 10 deepest position groups on either side of the ball entering the 2020 NFL campaign.Saints' defensive backsCBSMarshon LattimoreMarcus WilliamsJanoris JenkinsMalcolm JenkinsP.J. WilliamsChauncey Gardner-JohnsonPatrick RobinsonD.J. SwearingerJohnson BademosiJ.T. GrayJustin HardeeBlending youth and experience, the Saints' secondary depth is simply unrivaled. Lattimore quickly developed into one of the NFL's premier young cover corners after entering the league in 2017. Then there's Jenkins, P.J. Williams, and Robinson, who are all effective role players when healthy.New Orleans is even deeper at safety, deploying a versatile trio of Marcus Williams, Malcolm Jenkins, and Gardner-Johnson in a number of packages. Each of those three can be utilized anywhere in the defensive backfield while matching up against nearly anyone.Ravens' running backsRBMark IngramJ.K. DobbinsGus EdwardsJustice HillThe NFL's No. 1 rushing attack from a year ago became even more dangerous this offseason after adding Dobbins in the draft. The former Ohio State star perfectly complements Lamar Jackson in Baltimore's backfield, and he'll likely develop into a feature back soon.The Ravens' group of ball carriers is deep enough even without the rookie. Ingram thrived in his first campaign with the squad, and Edwards consistently produced when on the field. We aren't sure there's a way to stop this unit.49ers' edge rushers Michael Zagaris / Getty Images Sport / GettyEDGENick BosaArik ArmsteadDee FordRonald BlairKentavius StreetSolomon ThomasFew teams can match San Francisco's trio of defensive ends. Bosa is well on his way to stardom following a nine-sack rookie campaign, and he should improve as a sophomore. Armstead broke out in 2019 with a career-high 10 sacks, and Ford offers speed and explosion off the edge that's often difficult to contain. Blair can also pitch in as part of the rotation after logging 8.5 sacks over the last two campaigns.Thomas, the third overall pick in 2017, rounds out the group. He's used mostly as an interior rusher, but the 24-year-old possesses the size to win outside as well.Cardinals' wide receiversWRDeAndre HopkinsLarry FitzgeraldChristian KirkAndy IsabellaKeeSean JohnsonHakeem ButlerTrent SherfieldHead coach Kliff Kingsbury has assembled a plethora of weapons for his 2020 offense. Hopkins could become the most valuable offseason addition, and he'll help quarterback Kyler Murray take major strides in his second year. The 36-year-old Fitzgerald can still get the job done in the slot, while Kirk provides speed, and he can tack on yards after the catch from anywhere on the field. Don't sleep on 2019 draft picks Isabella, Johnson, and Butler, who round out a unique and versatile group.Redskins' defensive lineEDGEDTRyan KerriganJonathan AllenChase YoungMatt IoannidisMontez SweatDa'Ron PayneRyan AndersonCaleb BrantleyJames Smith-WilliamsTim SettleThere are plenty of concerns at linebacker and in the secondary for Washington, but the team will still field an incredibly deep front four.Kerrigan is as consistent as they come, accumulating 37 sacks and eight forced fumbles in the three years prior to an injury-plagued 2019 season. Sweat produced as a rookie opposite the veteran, notching seven sacks, and Young, the 2020 second overall pick, instantly makes this a star-studded group.Not to be outdone, the Redskins' interior trio of Allen, Ioannidis, and Payne can make an impact as both pass and run defenders, and Allen could evolve into a star. Few other line rotations are eight or nine deep.Bills' offensive line Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyLTLGCRGRTDion DawkinsQuinton SpainMitch MorseJon FelicianoCody FordRyan BatesDaryl WilliamsEvan BoehmSpencer LongTy NsekheAt the center of Buffalo's balanced offense is a stout O-line. There isn't a weak link among the starting five, and the linemen make each other better, with the unit acting as a catalyst for an offense without a true superstar.Depth is what sets the Bills' offensive line apart, as you'd be hard-pressed to find a club with four quality backups. Williams, Boehm, Long, and Nsekhe combined for 43 starts over the last two seasons.Seahawks' linebackersWLBMLBSLBJordyn BrooksBobby WagnerK.J. WrightShaquem GriffinCody BartonBen Burr-KirvenWith the increased use of nickel and dime packages, teams often prioritize the linebacker position less than other defensive areas. But Seattle is an exception.Wagner and Wright form arguably the league's top off-ball duo while excelling in coverage and against the run. Brooks, a 2020 first-rounder, adds speed and athleticism to the group, and he should be utilized early and often as a rookie. And although Barton and Griffen have yet to consistently crack the starting lineup, both are young with upside. The Seahawks are set for the present and future at linebacker.Buccaneers' tight endsTERob GronkowskiO.J. HowardCameron BrateJordan LeggettTanner HudsonAnthony AuclairTom Brady has to be excited about the tight ends at his disposal who will play alongside Pro Bowl receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The group underachieved under Bruce Arians last year, with Howard especially struggling.But adding Gronkowski will truly help open up the offense. It cannot be understated how much Brady's rapport with Gronk can aid the rest of the unit. Howard is poised to rebound in 2020, while Brate is a legitimate red-zone threat after scoring 24 touchdowns over the last four seasons.Saints' quarterbacks Chris Graythen / Getty Images Sport / GettyQBDrew BreesJameis WinstonTaysom HillTommy StevensMore than most clubs, the Saints understand it's beneficial to roster multiple talented players at the game's most important position. Brees can still sling it with the best of them entering his age-41 campaign, while Hill offers nearly unmatched versatility as an offensive weapon.Signing Winston could prove to be a shrewd move for New Orleans. The 2015 No. 1 pick may have led the NFL with 30 interceptions in 2019, but Sean Payton consistently gets the most out of his players.Chargers' defensive backsCBSChris Harris Jr.Derwin JamesCasey HaywardRayshawn JenkinsDesmond KingNasir AdderleyMichael DavisAlohi GilmanBrandon FacysonRoderic TeamerQuenton MeeksWith Harris, Hayward, and King at cornerback, the Bolts boast a consistent advantage against whatever opponents throw at them. James is already one of the NFL's brightest defensive stars, and if Adderley breaks out as a sophomore, the sky's the limit for Los Angeles' secondary.The most significant obstacle for the Chargers, as usual, is the injury bug. If key veterans stay healthy, the team's defensive backfield can propel Anthony Lynn's squad to the playoffs.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find out the latest on COVID-19's impact on the sports world and when sports are returning by subscribing to Breaking News push notifications in the Sports and COVID-19 section.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has put his Super Bowl LI championship ring up for auction for the All-In Challenge."What could I do that would be special? And I've been thinking about it for weeks," Kraft said in a video posted Sunday. "I finally thought about our Super Bowl experience, Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons ... we were down 28-3 and had a .04% chance of winning, 99.6% chance to lose. And we came back and we won."So I thought it would be good to give this ring, our fifth Super Bowl win ... because it showed how we came back."

Athletes everywhere continue to get creative as they deal with their respective leagues being on hiatus. Some are better at it than others. Every Sunday throughout May, we'll look back on the week that was before crowning a quarantine king or queen. Here are the top isolation moments from the sports world over the last seven days.10. Jazz dish out their favorite recipesMembers of the Utah Jazz recently launched their "Quarantine Cookbook." The video series provides step-by-step instructions for their favorite homemade dishes. Here's a sample of what to expect, courtesy of Royce O'Neale, who does a mean "Salt Bae" impression.

New York Jets players don't believe the rumors of a Jamal Adams trade."To me, I wasn't too worried about (the Jets trading Adams this offseason)," linebacker C.J. Mosley told ESPN's Rich Cimini. "That would be a crazy move.""First of all, he's one of the leaders on the team," he added. "That's first and foremost. He brings that extra energy whether guys want it or not. Sometimes you might be tired or not feeling good, but as soon as he steps on the field, you're going to hear that voice and he'll be flying around. To have that presence in the secondary, a guy that can make plays in the passing game and also plays in the backfield - in the box - that's always exciting."After reportedly engaging in trade talks during the 2019 campaign, Jets general manager Joe Douglas said he currently doesn't plan to move the two-time Pro Bowler but "will listen" if teams call.New York has reportedly yet to express any official interest in extending Adams this offseason. The 24-year-old is eyeing a new contract and called out the team's management last year for shopping him prior to the deadline, causing a temporary rift between the two sides.The Jets ranked seventh in total defense a year ago, and Mosley insisted his focus would remain on helping the unit improve rather than addressing potential trades."Once we get everybody back, and everybody already has a year under their belts as a defense, we can take this to another level," he said.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.