Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith was arrested Wednesday and charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors, according to jail records.Smith allegedly had sex with a 17-year-old girl multiple times, in his vehicle and at his home, between August and September of 2019, a law enforcement source told ESPN's Michael DiRocco. Investigators reportedly found evidence in Smith's car that linked him to the girl."The Jaguars are aware of the report involving former linebacker Telvin Smith," the team said in a statement obtained by Action News Jax. "The club is unable to comment further on this ongoing investigation."Smith had his bond set at $50,003.SWAT team officers and undercover detectives were spotted at Smith's house in Jacksonville before he was taken into custody, according to WJXT's Vic Micolucci.In Florida, unlawful sexual activity with certain minors is a second-degree felony. It applies to any person over the age of 23 who engages in sexual activity with a 16-year-old or 17-year-old.Smith walked away from the NFL before the 2019 season, though he didn't say he was retiring. He was a Pro Bowler in 2017 and helped the Jaguars reach the AFC Championship Game the next year. He had over 100 tackles in all five seasons he played for Jacksonville.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre doesn't think Aaron Rodgers will finish his career with the Green Bay Packers."I think he'll play somewhere else," Favre told "The Rich Eisen Show" on Wednesday."Tom Brady, myself, Joe Montana, and Peyton Manning, just to name a few, finished their careers elsewhere," Favre continued. "I think you're going to see that trend more and more."Even though Rodgers, 36, signed a four-year, $134-million contract extension with Green Bay in 2018, the Packers traded up four spots in the first round of the 2020 draft to select quarterback Jordan Love with the No. 26 pick."I don't know this for certain, but I guarantee you, it's got the wheels turning in Aaron's mind," Favre added. "If that's the case, then that means there's a chip on his shoulder toward the organization that otherwise was not there. All he needs is a reason, other than this reason, to expedite that."Rodgers, a first-rounder in 2005, has won MVP twice and led the Packers to a Super Bowl title since taking over for Favre as Green Bay's starting passer in 2008.Favre spent 16 seasons with the Packers before playing one campaign with the New York Jets and finishing his career after two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Citing unpaid guarantees, Clay Matthews is filing a grievance against the Los Angeles Rams for more than $2 million, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.The linebacker was released in March after the first season of a two-year contract that carried a base value of $9.25 million and $5.5 million guaranteed. Matthews has reportedly submitted his grievance paperwork with the NFL Players Association, which will handle the filing.Matthews and running back Todd Gurley both claimed after their simultaneous releases that the Rams hadn't sent them the checks they were scheduled to receive via contract guarantees.Matthews, a six-time Pro Bowler with the Green Bay Packers, hasn't signed with another team since the Rams terminated his contract. The 33-year-old produced eight sacks in 13 games for L.A.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph is signing with the Tennessee Titans following a nine-year run with the Houston Texans, he told ESPN's Dianna Russini."I'm familiar with the coaches and the division and they went to the AFC Title Game last year," Joseph told Josina Anderson of ESPN. "Not far from (South Carolina), so will get to travel on Friday and see son play senior year football at North Carolina."Joseph will bring 14 years of experience and 31 career interceptions to the Titans. The former first-round pick broke into the league with the Cincinnati Bengals before becoming a mainstay in the Texans' secondary for most of the last decade.In 14 outings a season ago, Joseph notched 51 tackles and broke up 13 passes, hauling in one pick. The 36-year-old was a Pro Bowler for the Texans in 2011 and 2012.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It'll be years before we truly know how each organization fared in this year's draft, but with consideration to fit, value, and need, it's easy to get excited about at least a few of the picks made.Here's an early look at every team's best selection from the 2020 NFL Draft.BearsJaylon Johnson - CB, Utah (2nd Round)An instinctive cover corner with legitimate ball skills, Johnson could have - and should have - been selected prior to when he went No. 50 overall. The Utah product was projected by many experts to go in the first round, and the Bears were able to address a major need with the talented prospect.BengalsTee Higgins - WR, Clemson (2nd Round)Joe Burrow at No. 1 was a no-brainer, so it's tough to give too much credit there. The first real decision for the Bengals was the opening pick of the second round, and they hit a home run with Higgins. The Clemson star plays the position much like franchise star A.J. Green does and gives Cincinnati's new quarterback a top target to grow with for the foreseeable future.BillsAlika Jenner / Getty Images Sport / GettyZack Moss - RB, Utah (3rd Round)Without many other needs on the roster, it seemed obvious Buffalo would target an early-down back to complement Devin Singletary. Moss will be a perfect fit for that role, and getting him in the third round after upgrading the defensive line in the second is great value.BroncosJerry Jeudy - WR, Alabama (1st Round)The Broncos made plenty of good picks throughout the draft, but none will do more to shape the future of the team than Jeudy. John Elway and Co. were among the Day 1 winners by landing arguably the top receiver in the class without having to trade up. Jeudy and Courtland Sutton have the potential to be one of the NFL's best pass-catching tandems.BrownsGrant Delpit - S, LSU (2nd Round)Cleveland probably didn't expect a safety of Delpit's caliber to be available in the second round, but you can bet the Browns were thrilled when it worked out that way. He has the rare coverage ability to be an impact player wherever he lines up, providing a major upgrade to a secondary that needed it in the worst way.BuccaneersTristan Wirfs - OT, Iowa (1st Round)Tampa Bay's coaching staff must have been elated when Wirfs fell into their lap. The former Hawkeye can slide right into the starting lineup and is a perfect fit for a team looking to protect Tom Brady.CardinalsIsaiah Simmons - LB/S, Clemson (1st Round)Josh Jones in the third round was an excellent value pick, but Simmons can truly take Arizona's defense to the next level. Kliff Kingsbury's offense should improve with Kyler Murray in his second year under center, so the Cardinals will need the other side of the ball to keep pace. With an ability to play at a high level all over the field, Simmons could go down as one of the most important selections of this entire draft.ChargersRonald Martinez / Getty ImagesKenneth Murray - LB, Oklahoma (1st Round)It perhaps wasn't ideal for the Chargers' draft as a whole to trade up for this pick, but the only thing that's kept this defensive group from joining the NFL's elite tier is a leader in the middle. Murray's attacking style and sideline-to-sideline range will be put to good use in L.A.ChiefsClyde Edwards-Helaire - RB, LSU (1st Round)It's rare a team receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for taking a running back in the first round, but the Chiefs don't have many other glaring weaknesses and Edwards-Helaire is a perfect fit. He's the type of elite pass-catching back who can take the Kansas City offense to even greater heights, impossible as that may seem.ColtsMichael Pittman Jr. - WR, USC (2nd Round)The Colts passed on an opportunity to get one of the top receivers in this class when they traded the No. 13 overall pick for DeForest Buckner. However, Indianapolis might have done even better by getting such a major upgrade on the defensive line and still coming away with Pittman in the second round. He's an impressive route-runner for a player of his size and should make an immediate impact in the Colts' offense.CowboysCeeDee Lamb - WR, Oklahoma (1st Round)Dallas arguably had the best draft of any team, and we considered multiple picks for this list. Ultimately, it was difficult to argue against the Cowboys' first-rounder. Lamb surprisingly fell to them at No. 17, and he'll add a dynamic presence to an already-dangerous scoring unit. Dak Prescott must be excited.DolphinsTua Tagovailoa - QB, Alabama (1st Round)It seemed for some time that the Dolphins were overthinking their first-round pick and could go in a different direction. In the end, they simply were creating the narrative that Tagovailoa might not be their guy. Miami deserves credit for landing one of the two elite quarterback prospects in this class while resisting the urge to trade up.EaglesIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyK'Von Wallace - S, Clemson (4th Round)Howie Roseman and Co. found plenty of value on Day 3, which was headlined by their first pick. Wallace is a versatile and athletic defender who could have been drafted a round earlier. He brings talent to a weak spot on Philadelphia's roster and could play significant snaps as a rookie.FalconsMarlon Davidson - DL, Auburn (2nd Round)Davidson is a great fit for the Falcons' defense. The powerful lineman can set the edge on early downs and kick inside in obvious passing situations. Atlanta was keen on adding an interior rusher next to Grady Jarrett.GiantsXavier McKinney - S, Alabama (2nd Round)The Giants were thought to be in the market for an impact defensive back early in the second round, but they had to be surprised when the top safety fell to them at No. 36. McKinney should have been a first-round selection, and his versatile game will pair well with Jabrill Peppers in New York's secondary.JaguarsLaviska Shenault - WR, Colorado (2nd Round)Jacksonville played the first round extremely well, addressing premium positions on the defensive side with C.J. Henderson at No. 9 and K'Lavon Chaisson at No. 20. The Jaguars then cemented their position among the elite drafts when they nabbed Shenault in the second round. The Colorado star is a fantastic athlete both with the ball in his hands and when it comes to stretching the field, and he could have been a first-round pick if not for such a loaded receiver class.JetsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyDenzel Mims - WR, Baylor (2nd Round)Mims was getting first-round buzz after a ridiculous combine performance confirmed his rare speed and short-area quickness. After opting to address the offensive line with their first-round pick, and then trading down in the second to stock up on picks, the Jets landed Mims in what has to be labeled as a steal.LionsJulian Okwara - DE, Notre Dame (3rd Round)Okwara is still recovering from a foot injury that ended his 2019 campaign, but he offers length, power, and explosive athleticism off the edge. Detroit was desperate to add another talented rusher opposite Trey Flowers and it managed to do so in the third round.PackersJosiah Deguara - TE, Cincinnati (3rd Round)The Packers were among the least successful organizations in the draft, but Deguara could develop into a versatile offensive player. A solid run-blocker and crafty route-runner, the tight end offers intrigue at a position Green Bay needed to address this offseason.PanthersTroy Pride Jr. - CB, Notre Dame (4th Round)Carolina made a number of upgrades to its defense last week, but Pride could certainly be its most valuable selection. The former Fighting Irish defender offers the necessary speed, athleticism, and man-cover skills to earn a starting job early in his career. Pride may end up being one of the draft's top Day 3 steals.PatriotsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyJosh Uche - LB, Michigan (2nd Round)One of the only things that held back Uche from the first-round conversation is his size, as he's not quite a fit for an every-down role on the edge. That will be no issue for the Patriots, though, as he should step into the hybrid role Kyle Van Noy played before departing for big money as a free agent. Uche could be next in a long line of players who end up a steal for New England, much to the chagrin of the rest of the league.RaidersAmik Robertson - CB, Louisiana Tech (4th Round)Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock did some excellent work in adding playmakers to the offense during the first three rounds, but their best pick came with their final selection. Robertson may be this class' best nickel corner, which is a position that's become increasingly important with offenses so often utilizing three-plus receivers.RamsTerrell Burgess - S, Utah (3rd Round)Los Angeles made four selections on Day 2, and Burgess could end up being its best. Teams desire versatile safeties who can cover, and the Utah product certainly fits the bill. Burgess can play near the line of scrimmage as a slot defender or as a deep-lying safety, and it wouldn't be shocking to see him earn a significant role as a rookie.RavensJustin Madubuike - DL, Texas A&M (3rd Round)The Ravens were unable to fill their need on the edge and instead opted to further upgrade their strength on the inside. Madubuike - considered by some to be a borderline first-round prospect heading into the draft - brings plenty of interior pass-rush upside to a group that already includes Calais Campbell and Derek Wolfe.RedskinsChase Young - DE, Ohio State (1st Round)Young is the easy pick, but he's also the right one as arguably the premier prospect of the entire class. The Redskins changed the identity of their pass rush and can evaluate Dwayne Haskins for another year while their defense improves.SaintsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyCesar Ruiz - OL, Michigan (1st Round)With only four total selections, New Orleans made its best decision in the opening frame. Ruiz doesn't fill an immediate need for the Saints, but he'll boost both the run and pass games as a rookie starter. The versatile blocker gives the win-now Saints the best chance to make a run at the Lombardi Trophy.SeahawksDamien Lewis - G, LSU (3rd Round)Seattle - perhaps unsurprisingly - made a handful of off-the-board selections, but Lewis was a solid pick in the third round. With Justin Britt and D.J. Fluker no longer on the roster, the LSU product can compete for a starting job as a rookie and is a great fit for the team's power run game.SteelersAnthony McFarland - RB, Maryland (4th Round)The Steelers had to find a dynamic running mate for the physical James Conner, and they were able to do so with McFarland in the fourth. While he won't be an every-down back, the Maryland product could be a big-play threat for the Steelers' offense when it spreads things out and creates opportunities for him in space.TexansJonathan Greenard - Edge, Florida (3rd Round)Houston needed to address its issues on the edge. The Texans didn't force it with their first pick, though, and instead upgraded the interior with Ross Blacklock in the second round. They then got a potential Day 1 starter in Greenard toward the end of the third, which was excellent value.TitansKristian Fulton - CB, LSU (2nd Round)Fulton was arguably the top player in the second tier of cornerbacks behind Jeff Okudah and C.J. Henderson, and he was considered by many to be a first-round lock. His slide deep into the second was one of the more puzzling developments of the draft, but the Titans have to be thrilled, as they made a significant move in addressing a major need in the defensive backfield.VikingsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyCameron Dantzler - CB, Mississippi State (3rd Round)The Vikings added a number of high-upside prospects, but to land Dantzler with the 89th overall pick provided a ton of value. The tall cornerback fits Mike Zimmer's defense and profiles as an intriguing long-term complement to first-round pick Jeff Gladney. With excellent ball skills, Dantzler is a few small tweaks away from being an effective starter.49ersJavon Kinlaw - DT, South Carolina (1st Round)John Lynch drafted only two players in the opening 150 picks, but Kinlaw has the potential to be one of the most valuable first-rounders. The Niners dealt Buckner to the Colts in March and used the pick on the explosive defensive lineman - not a bad long-term replacement plan.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons declined the fifth-year option for defensive end Takkarist McKinley, the team announced Wednesday.McKinley tweeted the Falcons' decision hours earlier on Twitter.

A fan has shelled out big bucks to spend some time with Tom Brady.A package including tickets to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2020 home opener, Brady's first home game-used Buccaneers jersey and cleats, and the choice of a private dinner or workout with the quarterback was auctioned off for $800,000 on Tuesday night.The auction was part of the All-In Challenge - a fundraiser started by Fanatics founder and Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin to provide food for those in need.A golf and dinner package with former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning was also auctioned off Tuesday night for $525,000, while Eli Manning's Super Bowl XLVI MVP Corvette convertible sold for $140,000.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.Adam Vinatieri is aiming to continue his legendary career in 2020.The free-agent kicker, who has spent the last 14 years with the Indianapolis Colts, wants to return for his 25th NFL season, he told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Tuesday.Vinatieri underwent season-ending knee surgery in December, however, and COVID-19 shutdowns are complicating his rehabilitation.

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.Commissioner Roger Goodell volunteered in March to reduce his salary to $0, an offer that team owners approved, a league spokesman told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Goodell's contract is reportedly worth up to $200 million over five years.

Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.Picking a player to lead the league in a statistical category is always a fun wager. Not only is it entertaining to invest in a season-long prop, it could potentially yield a huge payday.Today, we're going to dive into the passing yards leader for the 2020 NFL season. We know top-tier gunslingers such as Patrick Mahomes, Matt Ryan, and others are going to put up huge numbers. But where does the value really lie? Let's take a peek at the oddsboard.Odds to lead the NFL in passing yards PlayerOddsPatrick Mahomes+600Drew Brees+700Aaron Rodgers+800Matt Ryan+800Tom Brady+800Dak Prescott+900Lamar Jackson+1000Jared Goff+1200Kyler Murray+1200Russell Wilson+1600Carson Wentz+2000Jimmy Garoppolo+2500Matthew Stafford+2500Philip Rivers+2500Baker Mayfield+3300Derek Carr+3300Deshaun Watson+3300Ben Roethlisberger+4000Cam Newton+4000Drew Lock+4000Jameis Winston+4000Kirk Cousins+4000Ryan Fitzpatrick+4000Andy Dalton+5000Daniel Jones+5000Joe Burrow+5000Josh Allen+5000Ryan Tannehill+5000Sam Darnold+5000Teddy Bridgewater+5000Mitchell Trubisky+6600Nick Foles+6600Gardner Minshew+8000Jarrett Stidham+8000Dwayne Haskins+15000Tyrod Taylor+15000The favoritesMahomes deserves to pace the field; he missed a chunk of last season and still finished with more than 4,000 yards. The only downside is the Chiefs oftentimes have the lead and barely cracked the top 10 in pass play frequency last season as a result. But all in all, nobody in the league is more dominant with the ball in their hand than Mahomes, who can eat up yards in a hurry.Drew Brees at 7-1 is interesting. We know he has the talent at receiver and running back to get it done, but will the volume be there? Although he only played in 11 regular-season games in 2019, Brees continues to regress in the passing yards department; he hasn't thrown for more than 4,000 yards in a season since 2017 and the Saints continue to implement a more balanced offensive approach.Best betsDak Prescott (9-1)Prescott was 200-plus yards shy of Winston for the passing title last season. It was a true breakout year for the Cowboys quarterback, who set single-season bests in completions, attempts, yards, yards per attempt, and touchdowns. While some might lazily peg Prescott for a regression year, I think he can build off those 2019 statistics.New head coach Mike McCarthy loves to throw the ball around; the Packers were top-seven in the league in pass play frequency in each of his last three seasons with the franchise. With rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb joining the star tandem of Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup on the outside, Prescott has all the resources he needs.Teddy Bridgewater (50-1)In terms of the wager size on something as improbable as this, I'd recommend throwing down all the spare coins you find in your couch cushions. Nonetheless, I still think there's some value on Bridgewater, considering the circumstances.For starters, offensive coordinator Joe Brady is a breath of fresh air for a rebuilding franchise. He needed just one season as the LSU Tigers passing game coordinator to morph them into national champions. Head coach Matt Rhule will likely have his fingerprints on the game plan, but I can get on board with a Brady-Bridgewater pairing.The first-year Panthers QB isn't a gunslinger, but he'll have a deep supporting cast. Carolina brought in wide receiver Robby Anderson to boost the passing game alongside D.J. Moore and Christian McCaffrey.The selling point for me is the game script - Carolina is only favored in one contest this entire season, which means you'll likely see the offense in catch-up mode religiously.For what it's worth, playing Bridgewater over the total on his individual statistics for the 2020 season isn't a terrible idea whatsoever.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.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who was arrested and jailed Tuesday, already faced a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy in a separate incident, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Garofolo.Breeland is appealing the suspension, Pelissero adds.The 28-year-old Breeland was charged with resisting arrest, transporting alcohol in a motor vehicle with a broken seal, having an open container of beer or wine in a motor vehicle, possession of 28 grams or less of marijuana or 10 grams of hash, and driving without a license."None of the crimes charged allege that Mr. Breeland was consuming alcohol at the time of the arrest," Breeland's attorneys said Wednesday in a statement.According to his representatives, law enforcement officers drew their weapons on Breeland after he made a "lawful purchase" at a gas station store and returned to his vehicle. "We look forward to investigating why this level of force was necessary," the statement said.Breeland played a pivotal role in the Chiefs' Super Bowl run last season and re-signed on a one-year, $4.5-million deal this offseason.The 2014 fourth-round pick out of Clemson played four seasons for the Washington Redskins and one for the Green Bay Packers prior to joining the Chiefs in 2019.The new CBA approved by the NFL earlier in March includes several updates to the league's substance abuse policy. Among those changes, positive marijuana tests no longer result in suspensions.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jameis Winston took an eye-popping pay cut to join the New Orleans Saints.The 2015 No. 1 overall pick is set to earn $1.1 million in base salary on his one-year deal with the Saints, with another $3.4 million available in incentives, according to Field Yates of ESPN.Winston earned around $46 million in five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including $20.9 million in 2019 while playing on his fifth-year option.Prior to signing Tom Brady, the Bucs reportedly considered signing Winston to a two-year contract worth $27 million guaranteed in the first season with a team option for 2021.Not only did Winston fail to get top backup money, but his deal also trails that of Marcus Mariota, the 2015 draft's No. 2 overall pick, and the 2019 contract Teddy Bridgewater signed as New Orleans' backup.Mariota joined the Las Vegas Raiders on a two-year, $17.6-million deal with $7.5 million guaranteed for the first season.Meanwhile, Bridgewater signed a one-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $7.5 million to return as Drew Brees' backup last season. He also had an extra $5 million in incentives.After winning all five starts for the Saints while Brees was sidelined with a thumb injury, Bridgewater received a three-year, $63-million contract from the Carolina Panthers in March.Winston is likely hoping the "Harvard education in quarterback school" that he'll receive from Sean Payton and Co. will lead to a similar reward.The former Bucs quarterback threw for 5,109 yards and 33 touchdowns last season, but his viability as a long-term starter remained a polarizing topic due to his league-leading 30 interceptions.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.After diving into the player props for first overall pick Joe Burrow on Tuesday, today we break down the numbers for the second quarterback off the board in the 2020 NFL Draft, Tua Tagovailoa.In order for these props to be actionable, Tagovailoa must start Week 1. The Miami Dolphins remain adamant that Ryan Fitzpatrick will begin the season under center, but we so often see well-meaning teams get swept up in the excitement of young potential; intentions to keep rookie quarterbacks on the bench to learn frequently don't last beyond Week 3 of the preseason.So, with that being said, let's have a look at the lines.Over/Under 3,200 passing yardsThe knock on Tagovailoa, who was the consensus first pick in the 2020 draft until midway through last season, is his durability. Health is a concern for the quarterback and it's why he dropped in the draft, but there's little to separate him from Burrow when he's on the field. If anything, Tua has the better arm, so it's strange to see this number a full 600 yards lower than Burrow's line (3,800).If Tua is indeed a Week 1 starter, 3,200 yards feels like the floor for his rookie season. The Dolphins' skill positions were ravaged by trades and injuries last season, and Fitzpatrick still managed 3,500 yards in 14 games - two of which he split with Josh Rosen.Fourteen rookie quarterbacks have surpassed this total in the past 10 seasons, many of them not Week 1 starters. Health, of course, would be the concern here. Tagovailoa would have to play around 14 games to hit this number, but there's little doubt he'll comfortably reach it if he's on the field.Pick: OverOver/Under 19 passing touchdownsDespite leading bottom-eight scoring offenses in each of the past three seasons, Dolphins quarterbacks have comfortably surpassed this total each year. Jay Cutler threw for 19 touchdowns in 13 starts in 2017, with Matt Moore and David Fales adding another five. Ryan Tannehill and Brock Osweiler combined for 23 in 2018, and Fitzpatrick hit 20 on his own last season despite not playing the full year.Miami's offense should undoubtedly be improved in 2020, and with Tagovailoa at the helm, this number errs too much on the side of caution. Three rookie quarterbacks - Kyler Murray, Gardner Minshew, and Daniel Jones - threw at least 20 touchdown passes last season. Assuming he has a starting role in Week 1, Tua should easily follow in their footsteps.Pick: OverOver/Under 15.5 interceptionsAll of Tua's biggest strengths suggest interceptions won't be an issue for the Dolphins quarterback. The transition from the NCAA to the NFL is obviously different for everyone, but Tagovailoa has excellent instincts and sees the field incredibly well. His accuracy is one of his biggest selling points, and his decision-making ability - a byproduct of his great instincts and vision - helps him avoid turning the ball over.Tagovailoa threw just nine interceptions in 24 starts over his final two seasons at Alabama, and a sudden surge in this area just isn't in his DNA.Pick: UnderAlex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.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.As professional sports leagues ramp up plans to return from hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns remain about the viability and safety of doing so.Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is cautioning pro sports organizations that a return may not be feasible in 2020 unless the safety of players, employees, and fans can be guaranteed, according to James Wagner and Ken Belson of The New York Times."Safety, for the players and for the fans, trumps everything," Fauci said. "If you can't guarantee safety, then, unfortunately, you're going to have to bite the bullet and say, 'We may have to go without this sport for this season.'"One of the major hurdles for the return of pro sports remains a lack of access to adequate testing. Fauci said progress has been made in the development of COVID-19 tests, but not enough to support sports leagues.Fauci also expressed concern that rushing sports and other industries back into action too soon could result in a major setback in the effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus."If we let our desire to prematurely get back to normal, we can only get ourselves right back in the same hole we were in a few weeks ago," he said.It was reported Tuesday that MLB is considering a three-division realignment for the 2020 season, wherein teams would likely play in their home ballparks against natural, geographical rivals in order to reduce travel.Optimism for a salvaged MLB season has remained high, with a general target for Opening Day falling somewhere between mid-June and July 4.The NBA is targeting May 8 as the earliest date to reopen certain team practice facilities in hopes of eventually finishing the 2019-20 season. The NHL, meanwhile, has continued to discuss various plans for resuming its campaign, with Toronto and Columbus reportedly in the running to serve as hub cities and host games for multiple teams.The NFL is slated to release its standard 17-week schedule on May 9, but it's reportedly working on contingency plans in case changes are needed.Fauci reiterated that any return would need to happen carefully and gradually, and ideally only when infection levels have been further reduced."I would love to be able to have all sports back," Fauci said. "But as a health official and a physician and a scientist, I have to say, right now, when you look at the country, we're not ready for that yet."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Change is endemic to the NFL offseason. The Buccaneers signed Tom Brady and then dealt for Rob Gronkowski to boot. The Patriots were left to plot a future without a Hall of Famer at quarterback. In Los Angeles, the Chargers and Rams are getting ready to move into $5-billion SoFi Stadium, the most expensive venue in football history.Simultaneously, all of those teams - plus the Browns, Colts, and Falcons - revamped their uniforms, logos, or both.These aesthetic updates, encompassing nearly a quarter of the league, were unveiled during the past several weeks. Some franchises, like the Chargers and New England, embraced different, bold shades of blue. Others - Tampa Bay and Cleveland - called back to happier eras during which they won a Super Bowl (or, in the Browns' case, NFL titles in the 1950s and '60s; it really has been that long). Some redesigns were lauded; one was maligned by fans and a legendary running back still on the team payroll.It's a lot to absorb. To cap this spate of activity and spotlight some of the nuances of all seven new looks, theScore asked three authoritative voices in the sports design community - Chris Creamer, the founder of SportsLogos.net; Todd Radom, an expert graphic designer; and Steve Wilson, author of "The Why of Sports Design" - to analyze a signature element of each redesign, from the Colts' tribute to the state of Indiana to what the Rams did to dismay Eric Dickerson.We start our breakdown, in alphabetical order by city name, with Atlanta's jersey gradient, the first of its kind in the NFL.Atlanta FalconsUniform redesign released April 8

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested on five charges Tuesday and jailed in York County, South Carolina, according to records obtained by Joshua Needelman of The Post and Courier.Breeland was charged with resisting arrest, transporting alcohol in a motor vehicle with a broken seal, having an open container of beer or wine in a motor vehicle, possession of 28 grams or less of marijuana or 10 grams of hash, and driving without a license.The 28-year-old played a role in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LIV victory, as he hauled in one of two interceptions from Jimmy Garoppolo. He started 15 of 16 contests and caught a pair of picks during the regular season.Breeland re-signed with Kansas City in free agency on a one-year, $4.5-million contract.The former Clemson star played four seasons for the Washington Redskins and one for the Green Bay Packers prior to joining the Chiefs last year.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers lost longtime offensive tackle Joe Staley to retirement last week, but much to the relief of general manager John Lynch, they quickly filled the void by acquiring seven-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams during the draft."The reality on that deal, we didn't really have the conversation with Joe until the week of the draft," Lynch said Tuesday, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. "Because I think Joe was trying to give himself and his body time. Joe wanted to keep playing, his body simply didn't allow for it."Lynch added, "It was very opportune that Trent Williams was sitting out there. We quickly interjected ourselves in that conversation. I worked hard with (Washington Redskinds head coach) Ron Rivera to try to get it done and we did. ... We'll miss Joe. Joe's been a huge part of this franchise. But to come up with a guy like Trent Williams at that late date was a godsend for us."The 49ers acquired Williams from the Redskins in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick and a 2021 third-rounder. Several other teams had reportedly entered into discussions with Washington before San Francisco closed the deal.Williams, 31, emerged as one of the NFL's most reliable offensive linemen after being drafted fourth overall in 2010. His relationship with the Redskins grew strained, however, due to the player's dissatisfaction with the medical staff.He'll now assume the position that Staley occupied for the last 13 seasons."We knew there was an opportunity or a chance that (Staley) wasn't going to be with us and that was going to be tough, but we were able to pull something off for Trent Williams, which I think was the cherry on top of this draft," Lynch said.The 49ers added five players in the 2020 draft, including defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in the first round.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jameis Winston believes the knowledge he'll obtain from the New Orleans Saints will make his one-year deal to serve as a backup quarterback worthwhile."Being a part of New Orleans Saints, being a part with Drew Brees, Taysom Hill, (head coach) Sean Payton, coach Joe Lombardi, coach Pete Carmichael Jr. - when you think about that room, that's like a Harvard education in quarterback school," Winston said Tuesday on Instagram Live.Winston signed with the Saints after five up-and-down, turnover-filled seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Interest in the 2015 No. 1 pick was sparse during free agency."I wanted to put my ego aside, put the money aside, and think about my family, think about my career," he said. "There was no better position than to be in the same room with someone that I really look up to, someone that I really admire since I've been playing this game in Drew Brees."With the Saints, the 26-year-old will assume a full-time backup role for the first time in his career. Winston was briefly demoted in 2018, but he eventually returned to the starting lineup. He's started 70 of his 72 career games."I'm going to miss being a starting quarterback, but you never know what happens," he said. "I think that this is just a great thing, a unique step to join Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints and learn from him, learn from one of the best to ever do it, and make a great transition in my career."Winston led the NFL with 5,109 passing yards last year, but he also topped the league with 30 interceptions. He became the first passer in league history to throw 30-plus touchdown passes and 30-plus interceptions in the same campaign."Humility comes before honor, so I have to humble myself," he said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be with Drew Brees and to be with the New Orleans Saints and just prepare. Prepare for when my next opportunity is going to present itself."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Staley announced his retirement this week after a respected 13-year career spent entirely with the San Francisco 49ers.During that stretch, the Niners and their venerable left tackle reached the playoffs four times and the Super Bowl on two occasions, but they weren't able to lift the Lombardi Trophy. San Francisco fell one quarter short of accomplishing that goal in February, when the Kansas City Chiefs mounted a late comeback to capture Super Bowl LIV.Though disappointed, Staley said he won't hang his head in shame about not securing a championship."It sucks, it really does, to not be able to win that," Staley said on a conference call Tuesday, according to Cam Inman of the San Jose Mercury. "I've been watching since (I was) five and I saw the joy it brings players to win that and hoist that trophy in the air. To reflect on the journey and how meaningful that would have been for me and the team. But it wasn't in the cards.""It's frustrating but it won't torment me for the rest of my life," he added.Staley also said he battled a neck injury that hampered him late in the season during the Super Bowl run."I gave everything I have to the game of football," he said. "I definitely don't leave my head hung in that respect. I did everything I could do but for whatever reason it just didn't happen for me or for us."Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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With ESPN's "The Last Dance" whetting the appetite of folks desperate for any sort of sports content, theScore editors joined together to look back at some of the most captivating narratives that might deserve similar treatment earned by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls dynasty.Today, we're looking at five college football documentaries we'd love to see:'Johnny Football'Johnny Manziel's ascent from relative unknown to Heisman Trophy winner was fast, fun, and phenomenal. However, the ensuing spotlight and pressure seemed to engulf him. After two roller-coaster seasons as Texas A&M's starting quarterback, Manziel lasted just two seasons in the NFL.There are few subjects whose careers would be as fascinating to document as Manziel's, both for the way he was able to captivate college football fans on the field and the troubles that ultimately denied him a chance to stick in professional football. The documentary would go back to Manziel's upbringing in Texas and his emergence as a high school superstar. It would take us through his Heisman Trophy-winning redshirt freshman season and the remarkable performances against Alabama and Oklahoma.It would also document Manziel's struggles off the field and the difficulties of dealing with stardom at a young age, which was discussed in Wright Thompson's story from 2013.'Gator Chomp'Collegiate Images / Getty ImagesThe University of Florida's run from 2008-10 was full of talent and tumult. Consider some of the names of the players on the Gators' 2008 national championship roster. On offense: Tim Tebow, Aaron Hernandez, Percy Harvin, Riley Cooper, and Mike and Maurkice Pouncey. On defense: Joe Haden, Brandon Spikes, Carlos Dunlap, and Janoris Jenkins.A wide-ranging documentary that delves into the personalities and careers of some of the Gators' key parts would be a must-watch. So, too, would be the stories of the 2008 national championship season. Florida lost its fourth game of the season that year to Ole Miss, prompting Tebow's now-iconic postgame speech. The Gators won their final 10 games, including the national championship over Oklahoma, by double digits.The Gators were favorites to repeat in 2009, too, starting 12-0 before losing to eventual national champion Alabama in the SEC Championship game. Three weeks after that game, head coach Urban Meyer shockingly stepped down due to health reasons - only to return in March 2010. Without Tebow, Meyer's final season at Florida was rocky. The Gators lost five games.Few teams could match the personalities that this era of Florida football contained, and there would be no shortage of storylines to follow.'The Greatest Season Ever'Collegiate Images / Getty ImagesHis former coach, Pat Jones, likes to say Barry Sanders ran to the Heisman Trophy in 1988 on a diet of "Fritos and Little Debbies." His teammates used to catch him napping in the locker room. He accepted the Heisman while on the other side of the world, preparing to play a football game in Tokyo.When it comes to debating the greatest individual season in college football history, it's hard not to go with Sanders' 1988 campaign at Oklahoma State. He rushed for 2,850 yards in 12 games, racing past 300 yards four times.His entire story is worth retelling in documentary form. A lightly recruited, 5-foot-8 running back from Wichita, Kansas, Sanders ended up at Oklahoma State in part because the Cowboys coaches attempted to keep his highlight film to shield it from other schools. Sanders backed up Thurman Thomas when he first got to campus, excelling as a return man, before taking the reins in 1988.'Lane and Coach O'Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times / Getty ImagesThe 2013 USC football team was as consequential a four-loss team as there has been in recent memory. The decisions the university's administration made for its head coach position had wide-ranging effects on the college football landscape.Without that Trojans team, LSU might not have won the College Football Playoff in 2019.The documentary would tell the intertwined stories of Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, and the 10-4 Trojans. Kiffin began the season as USC's coach, but following a 62-41 loss at Arizona State that dropped the Trojans to 3-2, he was summarily fired in the early morning hours of Sept. 29 at Los Angeles International Airport. Orgeron, who had been Kiffin's defensive line coach, was installed as interim coach.Orgeron reenergized USC, leading it to a 6-2 record to finish the regular season. But after a failed stint as head coach at Ole Miss in the previous decade, it didn't matter. USC went outside the program to hire Steve Sarkisian away from Washington. Orgeron moved on.Since that season, both Kiffin and Orgeron have experienced career renaissances. After head coaching stops with the Oakland Raiders, Tennessee, and USC, Kiffin took a step back, working under Nick Saban as Alabama's offensive coordinator from 2014-16. He turned that into another chance as a head coach at Florida Atlantic. Now, he's entering his first year at Ole Miss.Orgeron's brief run of success at USC might have helped give LSU the confidence he could do the job full time. Three years after his interim stint at USC, he became LSU's interim head coach in 2016 when Les Miles was fired. Once again, he led a team to a 6-2 record. This time, the interim tag was taken off.The rest is history: Orgeron became one of the more beloved coaches in college football, made smart hires, and guided LSU to an undefeated, national championship season.'The 10-Year War'Bettmann / Getty ImagesThe Ohio State-Michigan rivalry has been, well, lopsided in recent years. The Buckeyes have won the last eight meetings between the two teams and 15 of the last 16.A purposeful documentary on the height of the rivalry, then, would be worth watching. One that looks into "The 10-Year War," the nickname for the OSU-Michigan games from 1969-78 that featured Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler as opposing head coaches. Nearly every season for a decade, the Buckeyes and Wolverines met with championship aspirations. In seven of the 10 meetings, both schools were ranked in the top 10. Michigan won five games, Ohio State won four. The 1973 meeting ended in a 10-10 tie, prompting a vote by the Big Ten athletic directors to decide which team would go to the Rose Bowl. By a 6-4 vote, the athletic directors chose Ohio State.The story of the rivalry could be told through the two head coaches who led those teams. The documentary would tackle the highs and lows - including the stunning end to Hayes' Ohio State tenure when he punched a Clemson player in the 1978 Gator Bowl.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.A few big-name free agents are still awaiting new deals, but with the draft in the books, NFL teams have largely finalized their rosters ahead of training camp.Now that we have a fairly clear picture of what all 32 teams will look like heading into the 2020 season, let's take a fresh look at the Super Bowl oddsboard.TEAMODDSKansas City Chiefs+600Baltimore Ravens+700San Francisco 49ers+1000Tampa Bay Buccaneers+1100New Orleans Saints+1400Dallas Cowboys+1800New England Patriots+2000Philadelphia Eagles+2000Seattle Seahawks+2200Minnesota Vikings+2500Green Bay Packers+2800Indianapolis Colts+2800Pittsburgh Steelers+2800Tennessee Titans+2800Buffalo Bills+3300Cleveland Browns+3300Los Angeles Rams+3300Atlanta Falcons+4000Denver Broncos+4000Los Angeles Chargers+4000Arizona Cardinals+5000Chicago Bears+5000Houston Texans+5000Detroit Lions+6000Las Vegas Raiders+6000Miami Dolphins+6600New York Giants+6600New York Jets+6600Carolina Panthers+10000Washington Redskins+10000Cincinnati Bengals+10000Jacksonville Jaguars+15000Trending upTampa Bay Buccaneers (+1100)Space on the Buccaneers' bandwagon is running out. General manager Jason Licht followed up his acquisition of Tom Brady by dealing for the passer's former running mate in Rob Gronkowski, then rode that momentum through a truly impressive draft. Still, it feels like the hype in Tampa is getting out of hand. I want no part of the Bucs this season, especially at such a short price.Minnesota Vikings (+2500)Not only did the Vikings have a terrific draft, but their divisional foes failed to shift the needle with their selections. After losing a number of contributors in free agency, GM Rick Spielman did a great job replenishing this roster. It wasn't just about two first-round picks, either; Minnesota added Week 1 contributors on Days 2 and 3 of the draft and is back in the driver's seat in the NFC North.Denver Broncos (+4000)John Elway has rolled out the red carpet for young Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, adding Jerry Jeudy, KJ Hamler, and Albert Okwuegbunam to an already exciting skill group. This offense could be a ton of fun, and we know the defense will hold up its end of the bargain with Vic Fangio in charge. Something special is brewing in Denver.Miami Dolphins (+6600)Why does it feel like the Dolphins would have squashed all the momentum they generated in free agency by drafting Justin Herbert? Herbert could wind up being the better NFL quarterback, but it just feels like Miami made the right choice in opting for the upside of Tua Tagovailoa. After the Dolphins followed up that decision by adding some important pieces to the offensive line and defense, it's not out of the question to think this team could cause a stir in the AFC East.Trending downPhiladelphia Eagles (+2000)If any franchise should understand the value of a backup quarterback, it's the Eagles. But that doesn't make the Jalen Hurts pick any less curious. This isn't a knock on Hurts, but there was a ton of talent available when GM Howie Roseman made that selection in the middle of the second round. With roster holes still to fill, one can't help but think the Eagles' outlook in 2020 would be a bit better had they added an A.J. Epenesa, Denzel Mims, or Willie Gay.Green Bay Packers (+2800)When you look at the Packers, you see a team with a three-year Super Bowl window under Aaron Rodgers. But instead of boosting their chances with a wide receiver (Tee Higgins) or run-stopping help (Patrick Queen), GM Brian Gutekunst opted to draft a backup quarterback and a 1960s-style running back who will do nothing but take touches away from the dynamic Aaron Jones. Green Bay's draft was about as bad as could be.Las Vegas Raiders (+6000)There's no doubt Henry Ruggs III is an absolute burner, but questions can be raised about Mike Mayock's decision to take the speedster ahead of the likes of Jeudy or CeeDee Lamb. If Ruggs was his guy, why not move down two spots in a trade with the Buccaneers, who came knocking? Mayock followed that up with the puzzling call to select cornerback Damon Arnette a round earlier than projections suggested. Mayock took a large gamble in Thursday's first round. When you're in charge of a team that needs as much help as the Raiders do, that's not necessarily a risk you can afford to take.Alex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Justin Herbert sixth overall, but general manager Tom Telesco says they would have been happy to use the pick on another quarterback.With Joe Burrow anticipated as the first overall pick, the Chargers considered Tua Tagovailoa and Herbert the other top QB options. Their decision, however, depended on what the Miami Dolphins did with the fifth overall selection.The Dolphins were also interested in a signal-caller, but rumors prior to the draft suggested they could trade up to No. 2 with the Washington Redskins or No. 3 with the Detroit Lions, and they might even not select a quarterback."The whole 'Miami taking a tackle at three' (thing), maybe they really were - I just didn't believe that one," Telesco told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday.The GM added, "When you're on the clock, with that clock ticking down and you're making your pick, at that point you're not discussing what you want to do; you've already decided."He confirmed that the Chargers would've selected Tagovailoa if both Burrow and Herbert were already taken."Yeah," Telesco said. "We felt great about both guys - well, actually, we felt great about all three quarterbacks who went in the top six. All three are going to be really good players in this league. ..."If you're going to pick this high and there's a potential, down-the-road franchise quarterback there that you like, you have to take him."The 2020 draft didn't feature any trades inside the top six picks. The Cincinnati Bengals landed Burrow at No. 1, while the Dolphins selected Tagovailoa and the Chargers chose Herbert.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Find line reports, best bets, and subscribe to push notifications in the Betting News section.The Washington Redskins selected Chase Young second overall in the NFL draft, and the former Ohio State standout is the clear +250 favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year. Young will look to be the third Buckeyes defensive end in the last five years to claim the award (Joey Bossa, 2016; Nick Bossa, 2019), but there's more value at the linebacker position, which has seen 12 winners since 2000.Here are the 2020 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year odds, along with players that bettors should buy and sell based on the early numbers.PlayerOddsChase Young+250Isaiah Simmons+600Patrick Queen+1000Kenneth Murray+1100Jeff Okudah+1600K'Lavon Chaisson+2000Derrick Brown+2500Javon Kinlaw+2500Willie Gay Jr.+2500A.J. Epenesa+3300Grant Delpit+3300Xavier McKinney+3300CJ Henderson+3300A.J. Terrell+3300Kyle Dugger+3300Antoine Winfield Jr.+3300Jeff Gladney+4000Odds listed for players +4000 and shorterBuyIsaiah Simmons, LB Cardinals +600Simmons is worth a long look at +600. The versatile linebacker can line up all over the field and even play safety if needed. He should provide an immediate impact for the Arizona Cardinals, who finished dead last in total defense in 2019 after allowing 27.6 points per game. Linebackers who can stuff the stat sheet are always strong candidates to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Simmons fits the bill. He's the best bet on the board as the second favorite.Willie Gay Jr., LB Chiefs +2500Gay is a player further down the oddsboard worth considering. The Kansas City Chiefs are loaded with talent but need to upgrade the linebacker position, and the athletic Gay will certainly help. Gay runs a 4.46 40-yard dash and has the versatility to play all three linebacker spots in the Chiefs' defense. Kansas City's offense scores so quickly that the defense spends a lot of time on the field with the lead, giving Gay more opportunities to rack up stats. Expected to start from Day 1, Gay is a sneaky pick to win the award at 25-1.SellA.J. Epenesa, DE Bills +3300Epenesa is a good player and will come right in to help the Buffalo Bills' defense as a situational pass-rusher. The issue isn't the player, it's the good depth along the Bills' defensive front that will make it difficult for Epenesa to win the award. Buffalo has the luxury to rotate five different players at defensive end, and while that's great for a team trying to compete for a Super Bowl, it's not the best recipe for individual accolades. While the +3300 odds may look tempting, pass on Epenesa.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.

The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a deal with guard D.J. Fluker, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Details of the agreement are unknown, and Rapoport reports the deal is pending a physical.The Seattle Seahawks released Fluker on Sunday after two seasons.Fluker, 29, started 14 games at right guard for the Seahawks last season, allowing six sacks and committing seven penalties, according to PFF. He appeared in 24 contests for Seattle dating back to 2018.The 2013 first-round pick is a strong candidate to replace longtime Ravens guard Marshal Yanda, who retired in March. Yanda started 166 games over 13 seasons with Baltimore, including 15 starts in 2019.Baltimore also has fresh guards on its depth chart. The Ravens used their 2019 fourth-round pick to select Ben Powers and added Tyre Phillips and Ben Bredeson in the third and fourth rounds of this year's draft, respectively.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.In the famous words of Bill Belichick, Joe Burrow is "on to Cincinnati."The first overall pick of last week's draft carries the weight of a franchise on his shoulders as he embarks on his maiden NFL campaign, and oddsmakers have set lines on how the Bengals rookie will fare in his debut season.Let's see what we have to work with.Over/Under 3,800 passing yardsThe football world is understandably bursting with anticipation for Burrow's NFL debut after he went scorched earth on the NCAA last season, but it's important to temper expectations. This number fails in that regard. No rookie quarterback has surpassed 3,800 passing yards since Jameis Winston in 2015, and he's the only one to do so in the last seven years. Even Carson Wentz and Dak Prescott, who were both outstanding in 16 rookie starts in 2016, fell short of this mark.Burrow has the benefit of playing for a Bengals team that ranked sixth in pass attempts per game last season, but even that volume was barely enough to help his predecessors combine for this total. Andy Dalton and Ryan Finley threw 3,968 passing yards between them under first-year head coach Zac Taylor in 2019, but Taylor surely knows that having his rookie quarterback throw 40 times a game is far from a winning recipe. Expect a significant decrease in Cincinnati's passing volume in 2020 as Burrow falls short of this number.Pick: UnderOver/Under 22.5 passing touchdownsThe Bengals struggled mightily when it came to finding the end zone last season, ranking 30th in both red-zone touchdown percentage and passing touchdowns per game. But a season of head coaching experience for Taylor and some major personnel improvements - most notably the return of A.J. Green and arrival of Tee Higgins - should result in some drastic improvements in those areas.While throwing for 3,800 yards has been something of an unattainable feat for rookie quarterbacks, touchdowns through the air haven't been in such short supply. Rookie signal-callers have surpassed this total in three of the past four seasons: Daniel Jones threw for 24 scores last season, Baker Mayfield tossed 27 in 2018, and Prescott amassed 23 in 2016.Pick: OverOver/Under 16.5 interceptionsIt's hard to put much stock in college stats when discussing a player's potential at the NFL level, but it's certainly worth mentioning that Burrow threw just 11 interceptions in two full seasons at LSU. Even more impressive: In his three toughest tests of the 2019 season - Alabama, Georgia in the SEC championship, and Clemson in the national championship game - he wasn't intercepted once.At 23 years old, Burrow is one of the older rookies entering the league. He's got maturity, football savvy, and experience, all of which he's demonstrated time and time again through his ability to master pre-snap reads and dissect coverages. His remarkable football IQ will help limit his mistakes at the NFL level, while his biggest weakness - his arm strength - shouldn't impact him too severely in this area.Only one rookie quarterback has thrown 17 or more interceptions in the last five years - DeShone Kizer in 2017. Not even Winston hit this mark.Pick: UnderAlex Moretto is a sports betting writer for theScore. A journalism graduate from Guelph-Humber University, he has worked in sports media for over a decade. He will bet on anything from the Super Bowl to amateur soccer, is too impatient for futures, and will never trust a kicker. Find him on Twitter @alexjmoretto.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In less than three months, Kansas City Chiefs right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has gone from competing in the Super Bowl to working on the front lines against the coronavirus pandemic.Duvernay-Tardif became the first active NFL player with a Doctor of Medicine degree after graduating from McGill University in Montreal in 2018. He's now helping at a long-term care facility near his hometown in Quebec and detailed his first day at the institution."My shift started at 7:30 a.m. I found out that I would be working for now in more of a nursing role, helping relieve the workers who have already been in place," Duvernay-Tardif told Sports Illustrated's Greg Bishop. "There's so much that needs to happen just to visit with every patient - masks donned and hands washed and equipment like gloves and visors tugged on and off and thrown away. I handled a medication cart, making sure to administer the right dosage and in the proper way. Honestly, I was drained after - and looking forward to going back."He added, "It's wild to think that just 10 weeks earlier I played in the biggest game in sports. I was reminded of that even at the facility, when one of the people training me turned and said, 'You're the football player, right?' When I answered yes, he said, 'Bro, you just won the Super Bowl.' Indeed, I told him, and now I just want to help."Duvernay-Tardif said there's been one positive test for COVID-19 at the facility, but due to measures in place, the virus has been contained. He also said the Chiefs have been "amazing" and were proud of him for wanting to help.The 29-year-old is entering his seventh season with the Chiefs. He started 14 games for the team in 2019.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.1. Kansas City ChiefsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-Free Agency Rank: 1The rich get richer. With no glaring areas of need, the Chiefs added the best pass-catching running back in the draft in Clyde Edwards-Helaire. This offense has no holes.2. Baltimore RavensPost-FA Rank: 3The Ravens are even scarier than last year's 14-2 squad with the arrivals of Patrick Queen and J.K. Dobbins.3. New Orleans SaintsPost-FA Rank: 2Knowing their roster was already a Super Bowl contender, the Saints only drafted four players, hoping one of them will push the team over the hump.4. San Francisco 49ersPost-FA Rank: 4John Lynch was the busiest general manager of the draft, wheeling and dealing the entire weekend. He found young, cheap replacements for DeForest Buckner (Javon Kinlaw) and Emmanuel Sanders (Brandon Aiyuk), extending the Niners' championship window.5. Tampa Bay BuccaneersIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA Rank: 9The Buccaneers addressed all of their major needs in the draft, especially at right tackle, where a gigantic void was filled by Iowa standout Tristan Wirfs.6. Buffalo BillsPost-FA Rank: 7Without a first-rounder following the Stefon Diggs trade, Buffalo still came out of Day 2 with two players that should make an immediate impact in pass-rusher A.J. Epenesa and running back Zack Moss. The Bills are firmly the AFC East favorites.7. Dallas CowboysPost-FA Rank: 12Arguably no team found better value in the draft than Dallas, starting with CeeDee Lamb at No. 17. The former Oklahoma sensation will help give Dak Prescott one of the league's most intimidating receiver groups.8. Tennessee TitansPost-FA Rank: 8The AFC finalists drafted Isaiah Wilson, Kristian Fulton, and Darrynton Evans to replace Jack Conklin, Logan Ryan, and Dion Lewis, respectively. If the rookies produce like the departed veterans, Tennessee could return to the conference championship game.9. Seattle SeahawksPost-FA Rank: 5The Seahawks did what they do during the first round, finding the most obscure name possible. But their offensive line got younger and deeper.10. Green Bay PackersQuinn Harris / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA Rank: 6Aaron Rodgers wanted another weapon, so, naturally, the Packers used their first three picks on his potential successor, a running back, and a tight end they think can line up at fullback. Sigh.11. Minnesota VikingsPost-FA Rank: 15In an attempt to replace Stefon Diggs and several defensive contributors that left in free agency, the Vikings drafted a league-high 15 players. Minnesota has a chance to look better at the end of the season than it does now.12. Arizona CardinalsPost-FA Rank: 14The Cards stood pat and wound up with perhaps the draft's most athletic defensive prospect in Isaiah Simmons. Arizona's laying the foundation for a showpiece that could rival Kliff Kingsbury's home.13. Philadelphia EaglesPost-FA Rank: 10While it's easy to buy into the notion that using a second-round pick on Jalen Hurts was a waste of a premium resource, the move could turn out to be a masterstroke if Carson Wentz once again fails to make it through the season.14. Pittsburgh SteelersPost-FA Rank: 11The Steelers were lacking at quarterback and receiver last year. They could vault back into contention with the return of Big Ben and the inclusion of big-bodied receiver Chase Claypool.15. Indianapolis ColtsDustin Bradford / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA Rank: 13The Colts landed the wide receiver they badly needed by snagging Michael Pittman Jr., but they still need Philip Rivers to rebound from a horrid 2019 campaign to make a charge in the AFC.16. Denver BroncosPost-FA Rank: 20Denver will be a popular playoff pick in 2020. Drew Lock now has a trio of receivers (Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, K.J.Hamler) that could rival any group in the league.17. Houston TexansPost-FA Rank: 16Opportunities for Bill O'Brien to improve his club at the draft were limited after he spent a year or so trading away picks. If you thought Deshaun Watson was carrying the Texans before, wait until you see what he has to do in 2020.18. Atlanta FalconsPost-FA Rank: 24The Falcons addressed their positional needs but didn't get the best players available, making them a true wild card for 2020.19. Las Vegas RaidersPost-FA Rank: 17It seems the Raiders are still following the draft plan laid out by late owner Al Davis. It remains to be seen whether the track team they're assembling will translate to the football field.20. Los Angeles RamsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA Rank: 19The Rams replaced Todd Gurley and Brandin Cooks with much cheaper options in Cam Akers and Van Jefferson, respectively. They did as well as one could in the draft without a first-rounder, but there are still holes throughout this roster.21. Cleveland BrownsPost-FA Rank: 23Baker Mayfield should be a happy man after the Browns got Jedrick Wills Jr., arguably the most pro-ready offensive tackle in the draft, at No. 10 overall. The quarterback is in need of a bounce-back year.22. Los Angeles ChargersPost-FA Rank: 21Tyrod Taylor or Justin Herbert will be leading the offense come September, and, barring injuries, either option might be enough to get this team back to the playoffs.23. New England PatriotsPost-FA Rank: 18Bill Belichick doesn't care what you want. Patriots fans should've already known that, but the head coach once again reminded them by failing to draft a quarterback or receiver.24. Chicago BearsPost-FA Rank: 22The offensively challenged Bears severely overpaid Jimmy Graham in free agency, then used their top draft pick on a tight end to back him up. That's not good.25. Miami DolphinsWesley Hitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA Rank: 27Miami deserves credit for pulling off one of the best draft smokescreens in recent memory, convincing the entire league it wasn't locked in on Tua Tagovailoa, only to land the former Alabama star without needing to trade up.26. Detroit LionsPost-FA Rank: 25Detroit seemingly made every effort to drum up interest in the No. 3 overall pick, but ultimately had to stand pat and take cornerback Jeff Okudah. Now, it's playoff or bust for Matt Patricia and Co.27. Carolina PanthersPost-FA Rank: 26The Panthers went into the draft with too many holes to fill. They're headed for a rebuild, whether they like it or not.28. New York GiantsPost-FA Rank: 28Considering Daniel Jones' fumbling issues as a rookie, it's paramount the Giants find his blind-side protector. No. 4 overall pick Andrew Thomas could be the key to unlocking an offense currently built on potential.29. New York JetsPost-FA Rank: 29GM Joe Douglas wasn't shy in his debut draft, taking high-risk, high-reward shots on the likes of Mekhi Becton and Ashtyn Davis. Snagging Denzel Mims at No. 59 might be the best value of the entire draft.30. Cincinnati BengalsMike Ehrmann / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA Rank: 30The Tiger King is here. Bengals football is about to be exciting for the first time in far too long.31. Washington RedskinsPost-FA Rank: 32Adding Chase Young might be the start of a new era, but trading Trent Williams for a substandard package of picks to cap off an ugly saga was a classic Redskins move.32. Jacksonville JaguarsPost-FA Rank: 31By all accounts, the Jaguars had a very strong draft. But with so few building blocks previously in place, it could take a while before they find success.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants have placed an unrestricted free-agent tender on pass-rusher Markus Golden, reports ESPN's Field Yates.If Golden is still unsigned after July 22, he'll only be able to play for the Giants in 2020, as the team would hold his exclusive rights. Until then, the 29-year-old can choose to sign with another club.Golden recorded a team-leading 10 sacks in 2019, his first season with the Giants. Lorenzo Carter and Oshane Ximines were next with 4.5 sacks each.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

One year ago, Joe Burrow was considered a Day 3 prospect for the 2020 NFL Draft. Like Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray before him, Burrow defied the odds, winning a Heisman Trophy and becoming the first overall pick.That might make a mock draft seem futile, but it's still worth looking ahead to 2021. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence currently stands as the outstanding favorite to be in Burrow's position 12 months from now.Here's theScore's very early 2021 mock draft. The order was set using Super Bowl odds while also balancing the number of clubs from each conference picking 19th-32nd - the 14 spots reserved for playoff teams.1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, ClemsonPicking first would allow the Jaguars to find a franchise quarterback. Lawrence has checked every box since first stepping onto the field at Clemson and could have been a high pick in each of the last two years had he been eligible. He would be Jacksonville's first-ever No. 1 selection and the fourth QB the Jaguars drafted in the first round after Byron Leftwich (seventh, 2003), Blaine Gabbert (10th, 2011), and Blake Bortles (third, 2014).2. Cincinnati Bengals: Penei Sewell, OT, OregonThe 6-foot-6, 330-pound Sewell is arguably the best player in the 2021 draft class. The Outland Trophy winner ended 2019 as the highest-graded offensive lineman in PFF ratings history.3. Washington Redskins: Patrick Surtain II, CB, AlabamaThe Redskins didn't address the cornerback position at all in this year's draft. Surtain, whose father played for a decade in the NFL, has the size (6-foot-2) and experience to be worth taking in the top five.4. Carolina Panthers: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio StateThe Panthers signed Teddy Bridgewater to a three-year contract this offseason, but Fields' ability would be hard to pass up. Fields completed 41 touchdown passes to just three interceptions in his first season at Ohio State. He also ran for 10 scores.5. Detroit Lions: Jamie Newman, QB, GeorgiaStreeter Lecka / Getty Images Sport / GettyA top-five pick would allow Detroit to groom Matthew Stafford's replacement, and the Lions could go right back to Georgia. Newman passed for 2,868 yards and 26 touchdowns at Wake Forest in 2019.6. Miami Dolphins (from Texans): Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSUChase would have been one of the top receivers off the board this year. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound junior set SEC records for receiving yards (1,780) and touchdowns (20). In Miami, he'd team up with DeVante Parker to give Tua Tagovailoa a strong group of playmakers.7. Miami Dolphins: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn StateParsons was one of college football's best defensive players as a sophomore, recording 109 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. The 6-foot-3, 244-pound junior could find a home on any defense.8. New York Jets: Justyn Ross, WR, ClemsonThe 6-foot-4 Ross is a big, dynamic target for Clemson, catching 112 passes for 1,865 yards in his first two collegiate years. His stock should only increase as he serves as Lawrence's main target in 2020.9. Atlanta Falcons: Gregory Rousseau, Edge, MiamiMark Brown / Getty ImagesThe 6-foot-7, 253-pound Rousseau recorded 15.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman. With another impressive season, he could be Miami's first top-10 pick on defense since Antrel Rolle in 2005.10. Tennessee Titans: Marvin Wilson, DT, Florida StateA former five-star recruit, Wilson posted 8.5 tackles for loss across nine games in 2019.11. New York Giants: Carlos Basham, Edge, Wake ForestMarkus Golden was the only Giants player to record more than five sacks last season, and he's currently a free agent. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Basham was an All-ACC first-team selection in 2019 after totaling 11 sacks.12. Denver Broncos: Alex Leatherwood, OT, AlabamaThe 6-foot-6, 310-pound Leatherwood has showcased versatility for Alabama, playing right guard as a sophomore and left tackle as a junior. Denver addressed its skill positions in the 2020 draft but could use more talent at tackle.13. Arizona Cardinals: Shaun Wade, CB, Ohio StateIcon Sportswire / Getty ImagesThe Buckeyes saw two corners go in the first round this year in Jeffrey Okudah and Damon Arnette. Wade should follow the pair and could help the Cardinals continue to upgrade their defensive talent after they added Isaiah Simmons in the first round last week.14. Las Vegas Raiders: Xavier Thomas, Edge, ClemsonWe know the Raiders love Clemson, having drafted four Tigers (Clelin Ferrell, Hunter Renfrow, Tanner Muse, and John Simpson) in the last two years. Oakland could take a swing at Thomas, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound former five-star recruit who has breakout potential entering 2020.15. Los Angeles Chargers: Samuel Cosmi, OT, TexasOne year after drafting Justin Herbert, the Chargers should try to improve their protection for the quarterback. The 6-foot-7, 310-pound Cosmi has been a reliable tackle for the Longhorns over the past two seasons.16. Chicago Bears: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota StateGet ready to hear plenty about Lance over the next year. A 6-foot-3, 224-pound quarterback, Lance threw 28 touchdown passes to zero interceptions last season. He also ran for 1,100 yards and 14 scores.17. Jacksonville Jaguars (from Rams): Rashod Bateman, WR, MinnesotaNuccio DiNuzzo / Getty ImagesTyler Johnson led Minnesota in receiving last season, but Bateman was arguably the more impressive wideout. He averaged 20.3 yards per catch, finishing with 60 grabs for 1,219 yards. The 6-foot-2 receiver has star potential.18. Minnesota Vikings: Quincy Roche, Edge, MiamiAfter investing five picks on the secondary in 2020, Minnesota might turn its attention up front. Roche's stock could skyrocket this season. He posted 13 sacks for Temple last year before transferring to Miami.19. Cleveland Browns: Dylan Moses, LB, AlabamaMoses was a potential first-rounder for the 2020 draft until he sustained a season-ending injury in fall camp. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound junior led Alabama in tackles in 2018 and could move back into the first round with a strong, healthy season.20. Buffalo Bills: Wyatt Davis, OG, Ohio StateThe Bills haven't used a first-round pick on an offensive lineman since 2009. Davis was a first-team All-American in 2019 and could help keep Josh Allen upright.21. New England Patriots: Brock Purdy, QB, Iowa StateDavid K Purdy / Getty ImagesSince taking over the starting job one month into the 2018 season, the 6-foot-1 Purdy has been terrific for Iowa State. Unless Jarrett Stidham proves to be the answer in 2020, New England will still be seeking a top quarterback prospect to develop.22. Seattle Seahawks: Paulson Adebo, CB, StanfordSeattle lacks depth at the cornerback position. It would do well to add Adebo, who totaled four interceptions in 2019 after leading the country in passes defended in 2018.23. Green Bay Packers: Jaylen Waddle, WR, AlabamaThe Crimson Tide could see four first-round receivers selected over a two-year span. The 5-foot-10, 182-pound Waddle would give the Packers much-needed explosiveness after Green Bay failed to address the receiver position this year.24. Philadelphia Eagles: Jevon Holland, S, OregonHolland is as productive as it gets. The versatile Oregon junior recorded 110 tackles and nine interceptions over the past two seasons. The Eagles could use him at free safety.25. Pittsburgh Steelers: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre DameJoe Robbins / Getty ImagesThe 6-foot-6, 305-pound tackle played 845 snaps and didn't allow a sack last season. Eichenberg has started all 26 games over Notre Dame's last two campaigns.26. Indianapolis Colts: Rondale Moore, WR, PurdueThe Colts used a second-round pick on Michael Pittman but could still upgrade their receiving corps. Moore is only 5-foot-9 but remains one of the most intriguing players in college football. As a freshman in 2018, he caught 114 passes for 1,258 yards.27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Hamilcar Rashed, Edge, Oregon StateThe Buccaneers might want to add more youth on the edge. Rashed's production speaks for itself; he ranked third in the country in sacks with 14, behind only Chase Young and Rousseau.28. Dallas Cowboys: Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn StateIt's time for Dallas to find its tight end of the future, and Freiermuth is arguably the best in next year's class. The 6-foot-5 junior caught 43 passes for 507 yards and seven touchdowns last season.29. New Orleans Saints: DeVonta Smith, WR, AlabamaKevin C. Cox / Getty ImagesNew Orleans' limited draft selections this year prevented it from adding a receiver, but the Saints will want to take a young prospect to play alongside Michael Thomas next year. Smith exploded for the Crimson Tide in 2019, hauling in 68 passes for 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns. Yes, that means he was more productive than 2020 first-rounders Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy.30. Baltimore Ravens: Creed Humphrey, C, OklahomaBaltimore has few holes, but it might jump at the chance to add a center as accomplished as Humphrey. The Big 12's coaches named the 6-foot-5 Humphrey the conference's co-lineman of the year after his sophomore season.31. San Francisco 49ers: Richard LeCounte, S, GeorgiaLeCounte was a consistent standout for a talented Bulldogs defense last year, finishing third on the team with 61 tackles and first with four interceptions. San Francisco hasn't selected a defensive back in the first two rounds since 2015.32. Kansas City Chiefs: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, MichiganThe Chiefs could benefit from adding a pass-rushing prospect like Hutchinson, who recorded 10 tackles for loss in 2019. Of course, if Kansas City is picking 32nd again in 2021, its fans won't be worrying too much about this selection.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Revisit all seven rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft with our Draft Tracker, which includes scouting profiles, trades, and every pick from the three-day event.The 2020 NFL Draft is complete, but teams aren't done upgrading their rosters. Front offices are now hard at work signing undrafted free agents who slipped through the cracks. Follow the latest reported signings in our tracker below:Arizona CardinalsZane Lewis, CB, Air Force

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 release its standard 17-week schedule on May 9, but the league is preparing for radical changes to the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Among the alternative plans being considered is pushing back the Super Bowl - which is slated to be held in Tampa - from Feb. 7 to Feb. 28 to help compensate for the start of the campaign possibly being delayed up to five weeks, according to John Ourand and Ben Fischer of the Sports Business Journal. The NFL reportedly would move two weeks of early-season games to the end of the schedule. It would also create a third week of games between teams that have the same bye week, eliminating byes league-wide.The contingency plans also reportedly include cutting the week between the conference championships and the Super Bowl, meaning the Pro Bowl wouldn't be played.The league and its broadcast partners are prioritizing keeping a full 16-game regular season and the Super Bowl staying in February, according to Ourand and Fischer.Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.