LeSean McCoy apparently isn't short of suitors following his surprise release from the Buffalo Bills.The four teams showing the most interest in the veteran running back are the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers, and New England Patriots, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.All four clubs are widely viewed as title contenders. Each team could give the 31-year-old a legitimate chance at earning his first Super Bowl ring.The Chargers could need an experienced option alongside Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson after giving holdout running back Melvin Gordon permission to seek a trade.The Chiefs, Eagles, and Patriots aren't in dire need of more backfield depth. However, McCoy's former coach, Andy Reid, is in Kansas City, Philadelphia is where the running back started his career, and New England is known for its love of squeezing the remaining production out of aging former Pro Bowlers.McCoy produced a career-low in both rushing yards (514) and yards-per-carry average (3.2) while scoring just three total touchdowns in 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jadeveon Clowney era in Houston has reached its end.The 2014 first overall pick is headed to Seattle, one of his two reportedly preferred trade destinations, as the Seahawks agreed to acquire him from the Texans.In return, Houston will receive linebackers Barkevious Mingo and Jacob Martin in addition to a third-round pick.Here's how both teams made out:Seahawks: A-It's a low-risk, high-reward move for Seahawks general manager John Schneider. He parted with two reserve linebackers and a non-premium draft pick that he can recoup via the compensatory formula if Clowney leaves as a free agent in 2020. With the addition of Clowney, Seattle can field one of the most fierce front sevens in the NFL:PositionPlayerEDGEJadeveon ClowneyDTJarran Reed*DTPoona FordEDGEEzekiel AnsahLBK.J. WrightLBBobby Wagner*Suspended six games for violating personal conduct policyThat group will also include pass-rusher L.J. Collier, a first-round draft pick, once he recovers from his ankle injury.Give Schneider and Co. credit for not panicking as the season approached and overpaying for a potential one-year rental. The Seahawks won't be able to extend Clowney during the season because of the franchise tag rules, and the 26-year-old will be searching for a gigantic deal in free agency. The Texans were reportedly keen on two of the Seahawks' starting offensive linemen in center Justin Britt and right tackle Germain Ifedi, but Seattle managed to keep both, making this a home run for the Seahawks.There is, however, one puzzling aspect of this deal: Why did Seattle trade Frank Clark only to go out a few months later and pick up Clowney? The Seahawks should know their only shot of retaining Clowney long term will be with the type of contract they refused to give Clark, who is probably the better player.Texans: DHow does Houston - a supposed Super Bowl contender with massive concerns along the offensive line and at running back - not net more for a Pro Bowl player at a premium position? In return for a bona fide star in the prime of his career, the Texans received essentially what they gave up for a part-time running back in Duke Johnson - a third-round pick.Neither Mingo nor Martin should be expected to make an impact in Houston. Mingo, a first-round bust from the 2013 draft, has never managed 50 tackles in a season and hasn't collected more than two sacks since his rookie campaign. Martin, a sixth-round pick in 2018, has nine career tackles.The Texans continue to not take advantage of Deshaun Watson's low-priced rookie contract. They entered free agency with a boatload of cap space but pocketed the bulk of it. They had the money to extend Clowney but didn't, and they wound up getting very little for him.Rumors piled up for weeks that Houston had become determined to shed Clowney and didn't want him to return to play on the tag. Despite what head coach Bill O'Brien insisted a day before the trade, it seemed that a rift developed between Clowney and the Texans.The Texans don't have a general manager. They should probably consider hiring one, even though it's too late to salvage the Clowney ordeal.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are set to part ways with wide receiver Demaryius Thomas, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The veteran pass-catcher is still working back to full health after suffering a torn Achilles in December.A quick return to New England is possible, as both the Patriots and Thomas are interested in a reunion, sources told Michael Giardi of NFL Network.Thomas looked close to his old self, however, during the Patriots' final preseason game Thursday. He caught seven of his eight targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the New York Giants.With Thomas gone, New England has Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, rookie N'Keal Harry, Phillip Dorsett, Jakobi Meyers, and Gunner Olszewski at wide receiver.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers have granted the representatives for disgruntled running back Melvin Gordon permission to seek a trade, his agent Damarius Bilbo told Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports.It was reported last week that contract talks haven't progressed as Gordon had hoped. The rusher has been away from the team throughout the summer and his holdout is expected to continue into the regular season unless he's given a new deal or traded.General manager Tom Telesco expressed frustration Friday that the two sides have yet to work out a new agreement, saying, "I'm disappointed it has lasted this long."The 26-year-old Gordon is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. He reportedly rejected an offer from the Chargers that would've paid him $10 million annually, as he's seeking roughly $13 million in average annual value.Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson will likely lead Anthony Lynn's backfield in Week 1.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, running back Theo Riddick, and tight end Jake Butt will begin the season on injured reserve, general manager John Elway said Saturday, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold.Lock, a rookie, is expected to miss several weeks with a thumb injury. The second-round pick missed the final two preseason games because of the ailment.Riddick fractured his shoulder during his preseason debut Aug. 10 and was initially ruled out six-to-eight weeks. The veteran joined Denver following his release from the Detroit Lions and was expected to play primarily on passing downs.Butt recently underwent surgery on the same knee he tore at Michigan in 2016. He has eight career catches for 85 yards.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets made 2019 third-round draft pick Jachai Polite one of their roster cuts ahead of Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline, according to Randy Lange of the team's official site.Initially projected to be a first-round pick, the linebacker fell down draft boards after a poor showing at the combine.Polite is the latest player drafted under the Mike Maccagnan regime to be released by the Jets. Maccagnan, New York's general manager for four seasons, was released less than three weeks after the draft. Head coach Adam Gase was named interim GM before Joe Douglas was hired as the permanent replacement.Polite played in all four preseason games and registered five total tackles.Aside from subpar combine numbers, Polite also graded poorly in interviews and admitted he never studied tape of himself, contributing to his decline in the draft.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs have traded running back Carlos Hyde to the Houston Texans for offensive lineman Martinas Rankin, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Hyde could land a prominent role with the Texans, who lost Lamar Miller to a torn ACL during the preseason.The 28-year-old Hyde signed a one-year, $2.8-million deal with Kansas City in March after he was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He rushed for 571 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games split between the Jaguars and Cleveland Browns last year.Rankin was a third-round pick of the Texans in 2018. The Mississippi State product started four games as a rookie.The Texans also acquired cornerback Keion Crossen from the New England Patriots in a separate trade, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Crossen appeared in 11 games for New England as a rookie last season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars and linebacker Myles Jack have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $57 million, including $33 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The agreement will make Jack one of the three highest-paid inside linebackers in the NFL, behind only Bobby Wagner and C.J. Mosley.Jack slid to the second round of the 2016 draft because of medical concerns, but he played all 16 games in each of his first three seasons. The 23-year-old set career-highs last year with 107 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception.Jack, who's entering the final year of his rookie contract, will be tied to the Jaguars through the 2023 season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills announced Saturday that they've released running back LeSean McCoy."We made a tough decision today but felt that it was the right time to release LeSean McCoy," general manager Brandon Beane said in a statement. "I have nothing but great things to say about LeSean, and we truly wish him the best."McCoy's release came "out of left field" and was not preceded by a request for the 31-year-old to take a pay cut, reports Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, citing a source.The 11-year vet was among the highest-paid players at his position. He was scheduled to make $6.1 million in base salary in the final season of a five-year, $40-million extension signed with the Bills in 2015. The total dollar value of his contract was topped only by Todd Gurley, Le'Veon Bell, and Devonta Freeman. His annual average of $8 million ranked fifth behind Gurley, Bell, David Johnson, and Freeman.McCoy had been the starter in Buffalo since he was acquired via a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the 2015 season.His production waned last season, as he totaled just 514 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. He put up 1,138 rushing yards and six scores during a healthy 2017 campaign.

The negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott have intensified and both parties are aiming to wrap up a new deal this weekend, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Elliott is reportedly seeking to become the NFL's highest-paid running back, surpassing Todd Gurley's annual average salary of $14.38 million.The 24-year-old Elliott has been away from the Cowboys throughout the summer as he holds out for a new contract. He has two years remaining on his current agreement but reportedly told the team he has no intentions of playing in 2019 without a new deal.Owner Jerry Jones has been adamant that a deal with the disgruntled back will be reached but stated Wednesday that he was prepared for Elliott to miss games."We may very well play without a player that's not coming in on his contract," he said.Elliott had a league-high 1,434 rushing yards on 304 carries in 2018. He also added 567 yards through the air and totaled nine touchdowns.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are talking to the Houston Texans about a trade for Pro Bowl edge defender Jadeveon Clowney, sources told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.More to come.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans edge defender Jadeveon Clowney adamantly opposes being traded to the Miami Dolphins, a league source told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.The two teams have reportedly engaged in trade talks, though it's unclear if an agreement is close. Houston is believed to be interested in Laremy Tunsil, but a report on Thursday night indicated Dolphins players would "revolt" if the left tackle is dealt for Clowney.Clowney holds leverage during trade discussions because he can delay signing his franchise tender and threaten to leave in free agency after the season. The Pro Bowler can't play or be dealt until he signs his tender, and no team can extend him during the season because the deadline to sign franchised players to extensions has passed.Clowney has been rumored to prefer landing with the Philadelphia Eagles or Seattle Seahawks. It's unknown if those teams are reciprocating his reported interest.While Clowney returning to the Texans is still possible, all signs over the past several weeks indicate both parties are preparing for him to play elsewhere.Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 draft, has recorded 18.5 sacks over the last two seasons. The 26-year-old has earned three straight Pro Bowl selections.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are placing pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul on the reserve/non-football injury list, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Pierre-Paul is working his way back from a broken neck suffered in a May car accident. He'll be unable to play for at least the first six weeks of the regular season while on the NFI.Tampa Bay's sack leader from a year ago was cleared to resume rehabilitation activities on Tuesday. An original diagnosis of the injury stated he would be sidelined until at least November.Pierre-Paul was also placed on the reserve/NFI list to begin camp, but he's yet to participate in a practice.Carl Nassib, Shaq Barrett, and Noah Spence will lead the Bucs' pass-rush group to begin the 2019 season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso has requested a trade, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Alonso has spent the last three seasons with the Dolphins. He came to Miami in a 2016 trade from the Philadelphia Eagles, which included Byron Maxwell and a draft pick that helped Philly move up to select Carson Wentz.The linebacker was also in the memorable LeSean McCoy trade of 2015, when the Buffalo Bills sent Alonso to the Eagles in exchange for the decorated running back.In 15 games last season, Alonso racked up 125 tackles, three forced fumbles, and three interceptions. The 29-year-old has two years left on his contract, which carries a base salary of $6.485 million in 2019 and a non-guaranteed base salary of $6.375 million in 2020, according to OverTheCap.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders and center Rodney Hudson have agreed to multi-year contract extension, the team confirmed Friday.Hudson inked a three-year, $33.75-million extension, making him the highest-paid center in the NFL, a source told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The deal reportedly contains $24.4 million in guarantees.Hudson has thrived since joining the Raiders in 2015, earning two Pro Bowl nods over the last four seasons. He spent the first half of his career with the division rival Kansas City Chiefs.The 30-year-old has excelled most in pass blocking, conceding only one pressure per 151 snaps in protection since 2017, according to PFF's Mark Chichester, by far the best rate in the league.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL has conditionally reinstated linebacker Rolando McClain, a source told Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.McClain, 30, last played in 2015, compiling 80 tackles, one sack, and two interceptions in 11 contests with the Dallas Cowboys. He was suspended in 2016 for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.Drafted eighth overall by the Oakland Raiders in 2010, McClain spent three seasons with the Silver and Black before being released. The Alabama product signed with the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 but went into a short-lived retirement a month later. McClain suited up for the Cowboys from 2014-15.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to place Jerick McKinnon on injured reserve after the running back suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn ACL, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.It's currently unclear whether McKinnon's 2019 season is over, and he may undergo a procedure to fix the issue, Rapoport added.McKinnon signed a four-year, $30-million deal with the 49ers last offseason, but tore his ACL in September and missed the entire 2018 campaign.This year, the 27-year-old was set to compete for a job in a crowded 49ers backfield that signed Tevin Coleman in free agency and also includes Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders have released linebacker Brandon Marshall after just five months with the team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Marshall confirmed the move on Twitter.

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is encouraging holdout running back Ezekiel Elliott to not back down from his contract demands.Bryant tweeted his advice to Elliott on Friday after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones warned the two-time rushing champion about not honoring his current deal during a radio appearance.

The New England Patriots have traded cornerback Duke Dawson and a seventh-round pick to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a sixth-rounder, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.A second-round selection of the Patriots in 2018, Dawson never appeared in a regular-season game for New England. He began his rookie campaign on injured reserve and was repeatedly a healthy scratch upon being activated.Dawson, 23, played extensively in the slot during his college career. The Florida product will have a chance to earn playing time with the Broncos, who possess a thinner secondary than the Patriots.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced Thursday that left tackle Russell Okung will not be ready for Week 1, according to ESPN's Eric Williams.Okung is recovering from a pulmonary embolism he suffered in June because of blood clots. Telesco said the team will have a more concrete update on his status in a couple of weeks.The team placed the veteran blocker on the non-football illness list in July. The 30-year-old missed all of training camp but said shortly after he still expects to play this season.Okung's absence is a major blow to Los Angeles' offensive line. 2018 undrafted free agent Trent Scott is expected to man Philip Rivers' blindside in Okung's stead.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka is offering to help Carli Lloyd if the United States women's national soccer team star decides to pursue an NFL career.Hauschka told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques he's "excited" for Lloyd after her 55-yard kick at the Philadelphia Eagles' practice facility went viral, sparking speculation she could have a possible future in football."I saw the way she kicked that ball and she's obviously got a lot of talent," Hauschka said. "It feels close to my heart because when I was 18, 19 years old, I was a soccer player and I had a dream of kicking footballs just for my Division III college team. I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity and I had a coach that showed me how to do it."If it's something she really wants to do, not only will I help her out - if she wants it - but I hope she goes for it. I do think it's possible to kick well in this league as a female. It's a very mental position, it's physical, it's technical, and I think it could be done eventually."Multiple NFL teams have approached Lloyd, according to her trainer, with one club willing to put her straight onto its roster for a preseason game.Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen also recently offered to work with the 37-year-old.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As Melvin Gordon's holdout approaches the regular season, Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco has expressed frustration that the two sides have yet to work out a new deal."I'm disappointed it has lasted this long," Telesco said, according to ESPN's Eric Williams. "I pride myself in having solutions to problems, and I haven't solved this one yet. We know what he means to our team, and even bigger than that what, he means to our organization."But the other side is we have a big game coming up this week with the (Indianapolis) Colts, and I'm confident in the players that we have on the field right now will play well."Gordon is fully expected to continue his holdout into the regular season, as contract talks haven't progressed the way he'd hoped.The 26-year-old running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has already rejected a Chargers offer that would have netted him $10 million per season. He's reportedly seeking roughly $13 million in average annual value.Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson will likely lead Anthony Lynn's backfield in Week 1.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans have offered the Miami Dolphins star pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney and a first-round pick in their continued pursuit of left tackle Laremy Tunsil, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports, citing sources.Houston's offer has yet to entice the Dolphins, however, as Jackson adds Miami wants another high draft pick included in the deal."There's no trade in place for him," Miami head coach Brian Flores said of Tunsil following his team's preseason game Thursday, according to Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.Trade talks surrounding Clowney have picked up with the regular season approaching. The three-time Pro Bowler has yet to sign the $15.9-million franchise tag he received heading into the offseason, and the deadline to replace the one-year tender with a long-term extension passed in July.Miami is one of several teams linked to Clowney in recent days, with the Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Washington Redskins also reportedly discussing a deal with the Texans.One of the league's most promising young pass-protectors, Tunsil would provide a significant upgrade to the Texans' offensive line, which remains a glaring concern heading into the 2019 campaign.Miami evidently has a high price tag on its former first-round selection, though, and it appears any decision to move Tunsil could result in some issues in the locker room. A report from Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald indicated Tuesday that Dolphins players would "legit revolt" if Tunsil was traded for Clowney, with a source adding "the backlash would be amazing."Tunsil, selected No. 13 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, is under team control through 2020.Clowney, meanwhile, figures to be in line for a lucrative contract extension after playing out the 2019 season on the franchise tag. The former No. 1 overall pick has enjoyed stretches of dominance after getting past some early career injury issues, tallying 18.5 sacks over the last two seasons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Every game night during the preseason, theScore gets you caught up on the most important fantasy performances from around the league.Patriots' receiving corpsMaddie Meyer / Getty Images Sport / GettyBoth Julian Edelman and Josh Gordon suited up in the preseason finale when most starters around the league got the evening off.It was Gordon's first live game action since he was suspended in December, so Bill Belichick was likely giving him a chance to knock off some rust. If his play was any indication, it might take a little more time. Gordon caught just two of his six targets for 30 yards. The Patriots have a history of rounding into form as the season progresses, so no need to worry about Gordon who's inside my top 30 fantasy receivers for 2019.Edelman, meanwhile, was returning from a broken left thumb that kept him out for the majority of August and on his first catch of the game - a 20-yard pickup - he fell awkwardly on his left hand. The Super Bowl MVP actually fumbled the ball on the play, though he was ruled down by contact.Favoring the hand as he got up, Edelman headed to the sidelines, bringing an early end to his night. Although he spent time with the team trainer, no one appeared overly concerned, according to multiple beat writers in the stadium.New England is often tight-lipped about their ailments, so we may have to wait until the Week 1 injury report is released before we know more. If Edelman was fortunate enough to escape unscathed, he'll remain a fringe WR1 in fantasy.Even with Gordon and Edelman in the lineup, it was veteran Demaryius Thomas who stole the show with seven grabs, 87 yards, and a pair of scores, including this 35-yarder. It's great to see Thomas back from his Achilles' tear, but important to remember this happened against backups.Thomas looked like a receiver on the downside of his career in 2018. It's unlikely he'll regain his form as a weekly fantasy contributor, so don't waste a late-round pick or rush out to the waiver wire to get him.Instant Impressions

The Miami Dolphins have tabbed Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starting quarterback over Josh Rosen for the regular-season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Brian Flores announced on Thursday after the team's final preseason game.Fitzpatrick and Rosen, the 10th overall pick in 2018, had been competing throughout the summer, though the veteran was widely viewed as the favorite to earn the job.By beating out Rosen, the 36-year-old will start for his eighth team in 15 NFL seasons, and his third AFC East club.Fitzpatrick previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the then-St. Louis Rams.Although the journeyman gets the early nod, Miami will likely want to see what it has in Rosen, who was acquired from the Arizona Cardinals during the 2019 draft."I think Rosen will get there," said Flores, according to Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post. "When? That's up to him. Both QBs handled the decision really well."Rosen spoke to the media shortly after Flores' announcement. He's confident about being able to unseat Fitzpatrick sometime this season."It's only (a matter of) time that this team is mine," said Rosen, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. "But until then, I'm going to be as supportive of a backup as I can and push him every single day."Last season, Fitzpatrick started for the Bucs while Jameis Winston was suspended for the first three games of the campaign.He started hot, throwing eight touchdown passes over the first two games, before cooling off and forcing Tampa Bay to switch back to Winston following four Fitzpatrick starts. Fitzpatrick regained the starting role during Weeks 8-11, but he was benched again after tossing three interceptions.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

No discussions between the NFL and the NFLPA are scheduled over the next week, meaning a new collective bargaining agreement won't be in place before the 2019 season begins, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Dialogue between both parties is reportedly positive and they may reconvene at some point in September, Pelissero added.The sticking point in current talks is reportedly the owners' desire to extend the regular season, while players want a larger share of revenue without adding games. Preseason is reportedly likely to be shortened and both parties are apparently open to expanding the playoff field as a way to make up for the lost revenue.The NFL and NFLPA reportedly made progress in negotiations on other issues, including benefits for current and retired players, player health and safety, and raising minimum salaries.The current CBA is set to expire following the 2020 season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Hall of Fame kicker Morten Andersen is offering to work with United States women's national soccer team star Carli Lloyd if she decides to pursue an NFL career.Anderson sent a message to Lloyd on Twitter after her trainer said multiple NFL teams have approached the 37-year-old, with one club willing to put her straight onto its roster for a preseason game.

The Miami Dolphins appear to be the leading candidate to land Jadeveon Clowney, but the team's locker room is reportedly against left tackle Laremy Tunsil being involved in any potential trade for the Houston Texans pass-rusher.Dolphins players would "legit revolt" if Tunsil, who's widely regarded as one of their best players, was moved, a source told Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald."The backlash would be amazing," said Beasley's source.The Texans are in desperate need of an upgrade at left tackle and have reportedly been persistent in their pursuit of Tunsil.While the Dolphins have made several veteran players available in trade discussions entering a rebuilding campaign, Miami is reportedly unwilling to part with Tunsil.The former first-round pick is potentially under contract for the next two years at a bargain total price of $12.4 million.Meanwhile, the franchise-tagged Clowney can't be extended. If Miami acquired Clowney, he'd need to be tagged again in 2020 to prevent him from hitting free agency.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears Trent Williams isn't planning to play for the Washington Redskins in their season opener.While appearing on The Athletic's "Hail to the Pod" on Thursday, former Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall claimed he recently spoke with Williams, and that the lineman has no plans to show up before Washington's Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles."I reached out to him and he's like, 'Man there's zero chance I'll be in that building next week,'" Hall said of Williams. "I talked to him and he's like 'Nah, I'm not showing up. We haven't talked. We haven't addressed the issues.'"Hall's report came a day after team president Bruce Allen said Williams will "be with us" in 2019.Williams hasn't attended any team activities throughout the summer. He's reportedly upset with how the Redskins handled his recent medical situation and is also searching for a new contract, though Allen refused to address either of those situations.Washington has reportedly turned down several trade offers from other teams for the seven-time Pro Bowler.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears the Houston Texans have engaged with more teams than originally thought regarding a potential Jadeveon Clowney trade.Though the Texans' most significant discussions have been with the Miami Dolphins, they've also recently spoken with the Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Washington Redskins to float a potential deal for the unsigned pass-rusher, sources told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.Talks have not advanced with any teams besides Miami, Wilson adds. Clowney has reportedly already met with Dolphins head coach Brian Flores amid speculation he could be dealt. The former No. 1 overall pick is understood to be willing to continue his holdout into the regular season and is frustrated with Houston for entertaining trade offers.Clowney cannot be traded without first signing his one-year franchise tender worth $15.9 million and is unable to sign a multi-year contract with any club this season, including the Texans.The 26-year-old has been away from Houston all summer. It was initially reported he would rejoin the team following its third preseason game.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Due to inflated deals, injuries, or lagging performances, various NFL veterans will find themselves without a team after Saturday's 4 p.m. ET 53-man roster deadline.Here are eight veterans in danger of not securing a roster spot as we near Week 1 of the 2019 regular season.Demaryius Thomas, WR, PatriotsThe return of Josh Gordon was a high note for the New England Patriots but could be unfortunate news for Thomas. The 31-year-old wideout started camp on the physically unable to perform list as he recovered from an Achilles tear suffered in December. His late emergence onto the roster didn't provide him much time to impress in camp and he was unable to showcase his health in preseason games.Although Jakobi Meyers was shaky during preseason play, the rookie receiver has impressed throughout camp and New England is sure to stick with Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, and first-round draft pick N'Keal Harry. Parting ways with Thomas would save the team $2.76 million, significantly more than releasing any of their younger players who've shown more in camp.LeSean McCoy, RB, BillsThe Buffalo Bills' premier rusher poses a significant financial burden to the team, which stands to save $6.4 million with his release.

There's been speculation that the Washington Redskins could trade left tackle Trent Williams before the upcoming season, as he remains away from the club. However, team president Bruce Allen put a rest to those rumors Wednesday.In an interview with NBC Washington's Sherree Burruss, Allen was asked if Williams' future in football will be with the Redskins or if the team has discussed trading the star lineman."No, it'll be with us," Allen said.

The NFL is more likely to expand its playoff field than implement an 18-game regular season in the next collective bargaining agreement, sources told Mark Maske of the Washington Post.Those familiar with the league's inner workings during ongoing negotiations between the owners and the NFLPA are also convinced that the preseason will be shortened by either one or two games in the near future, Maske added.The loss in revenue from a shortened preseason would have to result in a revenue-boosting measure for owners to sign on, with an expanded playoff field being the most likely option due to the NFLPA's resistance to an 18-game season. However, it's unclear whether owners might push for a 17-game campaign.Although the owners reportedly view it as their right to unilaterally shorten the preseason and expand the playoffs, they're appearing to consider those measures within the context of CBA discussions with the NFLPA.Under the proposed playoff expansion, seven teams per conference would qualify for the postseason rather than six, according to Maske. Only one team per conference would receive a bye instead of two, resulting in six first-round playoff games in total.The current CBA runs through the 2020 season. A number of owners expressed a desire to have a new agreement in place before the upcoming campaign, but they're less optimistic with the opener just eight days away.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is reportedly unafraid to miss regular-season games and is frustrated with the team for entertaining trade offers, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Clowney was franchise-tagged earlier this offseason but has yet to sign the one-year tender worth $15.9 million.It was reported Tuesday that Clowney met with Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores amid speculation he could be traded to the team. The Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks are also rumored to be potential suitors; however, he cannot be moved until he signs his franchise tender. This grants him leverage as he can refrain from signing the tender if he doesn't approve of any potential trade.The 26-year-old recently fired his longtime agent, Bus Cook, as he was unhappy with the state of negotiations.Clowney has been away from the team all summer, and it was initially reported he would rejoin the Texans after their third preseason game.With the July 15 deadline to strike a long-term deal having passed, the South Carolina product is unable to sign a multi-year contract with any team this season, including the Texans.Clowney will forfeit game checks if he remains away from the team into the regular season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone is joined by JJ Zachariason, editor-in-chief at FanDuel and numberFire, to discuss preseason risers and fallers.

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt won't be permitted inside the team's facility during his eight-game ban, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy told the Associated Press' Tom Withers in an email.Hunt's suspension begins Saturday.The Browns had asked league commissioner Roger Goodell to allow Hunt to be around his teammates for support during his punishment.Cleveland signed Hunt in March, three months after his release from the Kansas City Chiefs.The 24-year-old was suspended for two violent off-field incidents, including one in which video emerged of him shoving and kicking a woman in a hotel hallway.Hunt has 17 rushing yards on seven carries through two preseason appearances. He totaled 1,202 yards from scrimmage with 14 touchdowns in 11 games last season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots bolstered their offensive line depth with a pair of moves Wednesday.New England traded for Jermaine Eluemunor from Baltimore for an undisclosed draft pick, the Ravens announced.The reigning Super Bowl champs also acquired Korey Cunningham from the Arizona Cardinals earlier in the day in exchange for a sixth-round pick, according to ESPN's Field Yates.Eluemunor appeared in nine games for the Ravens last season. He was poised to claim Baltimore's starting left guard spot in 2019 but failed the team's conditioning test and repeatedly missed practices due to injuries, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley.Cunningham started six games at left tackle for the Cardinals in 2018. He was listed as the second-string right tackle behind Marcus Gilbert.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

On Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa is recovering well from an ankle sprain and has a chance to play in the regular-season opener."He really is healing at a really good rate and Week 1 is certainly in play," Lynch said on KNBR radio, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle."I'm not going to say probable. Questionable. I'm not going to go there yet because we just aren't to that point yet. But he's kind of exceeding where we thought he could be, so it's definitely a possibility."The pass-rusher has been out since early August and shed his walking boot on Aug. 14.The Niners will open their season on Sept. 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After returning to practice Tuesday, San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon suffered a setback in his recovery from a torn ACL.The setback was a flare-up in McKinnon's surgically repaired knee, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Meanwhile, 49ers general manager John Lynch acknowledged on KNBR radio that the development was "not encouraging," according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.McKinnon signed a four-year, $30-million deal with San Francisco last offseason, but then tore his ACL in September and missed the entire 2018 campaign. This year, he was expected to fight for a role in a crowded 49ers backfield that added Tevin Coleman this offseason and also includes Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

On Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had nothing new to report in regards to contract negotiations with holdout Ezekiel Elliott.And with the regular-season opener less than two weeks away, Jones appeared to accept the fact that his team could be without its Pro Bowl running back."We've got a marathon here. We want Zeke when we get to the playoffs. We want Zeke when we're in the dog days of the season," Jones said on 105.3 The Fan.Jones added that the Cowboys are prepared to move forward without Elliott."We may very well play without a player that's not coming in on his contract," he said.Elliott has two years remaining on his current deal, but he's looking to be among the top-paid running backs in the NFL.When asked about the lack of progress in contract talks, Jones insisted that Elliott's previous off-field incidents have not held up discussions."I'm very comfortable off the field with Zeke," Jones said. "He certainly has had two or three issues, that's not a factor here."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Matt Overton has a solution for Indianapolis Colts fans who are looking to unload their season tickets in the wake of Andrew Luck's surprise retirement.After Zak Keefer of The Athletic reported Monday that some season-ticket holders have called the team to demand refunds, Overton - a former Colts player - announced that he'd be willing to buy their tickets and donate them to Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has reportedly been cleared to resume rehabilitation activities following a May auto accident, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Pierre-Paul, who is reportedly expected to be sidelined until at least November after fracturing a vertebra, is still awaiting the green light to play.The Bucs' sack leader from 2018 was spotted watching Tuesday's practice:

If the NFL is to ever cut down its four-game preseason format, the league's 32 team owners will need to be on board.One apparently already is.Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Tuesday that the NFL would be a "happier place" for everyone if it had fewer preseason contests."I think four (games) is not necessary," Blank told ESPN's Vaughn McClure. "We need some preseason games for talent evaluation, for sure, with our first-and second-year players and developmental players; players who are free agents coming into our scheme."The vets need some of that, but not a whole lot of it. So, I think we can do with less preseason games. I think the world of the NFL would be (a) happier place, from all perspectives."NFL owners are reportedly continuing to push for an expanded season during negotiations for the next collective bargaining agreement.It's been speculated that the league would need to shorten its preseason as a concession in order to get players on board for a 17- or 18-game regular season, or an expansion of the playoffs.With teams around the league increasingly opting to rest star players in recent preseasons, it appears it's only a matter of time before the league office gets the message.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals have suspended COO Ron Minegar for a minimum of six weeks without pay following his Aug. 10 arrest, according to Katherine Fitzgerald of the Arizona Republic.Minegar was apprehended on suspicion of driving under the influence.The Cardinals also fined Minegar $200,000, which will be donated to the Arizona chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)."Minegar, who has been away from the team since the Aug. 10 incident, will not be able to return until he has completed several additional steps," the team said in a statement. "These include, but are not limited to, an alcohol assessment, counseling, and mandatory DUI education, as well as community service."The executive will apparently be prohibited from all team activities and won't be involved in any of Arizona's business operations during his suspension.Minegar won't face any additional discipline from the NFL, league spokesperson Brian McCarthy told Fitzgerald on Tuesday.In 2018, Cardinals general manager Steve Keim was arrested and later pleaded guilty to DUI charges. Arizona suspended Keim for five weeks and hit him with a $200,000 fine.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson fractured his ring finger and has been told the injury could take three-to-four weeks to heal, a source informed Josina Anderson of ESPN.Jackson is reportedly scheduled to try out a custom splint tomorrow to see if he can play through the ailment, and it'll be determined later if the wideout will stay on the sidelines until it's fully healed.NFL Network's Ian Rapoport initially reported that Philadelphia wasn't concerned by Jackson's injury, which he suffered during a workout Tuesday, and that he wasn't in danger of missing any time.However, with less than two weeks before the Eagles' season opener, Jackson's status appears to be more uncertain than first assumed.The Pro Bowl wideout has been one of Philadelphia's standout players during training camp and is in line to start alongside Alshon Jeffery.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Antonio Brown apparently has no interest in rekindling his friendship with Ben Roethlisberger.The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said Monday he regretted calling out his then-teammate after last season's loss to the Denver Broncos because it "ruined a friendship."But Brown rejected Roethlisberger's potential olive branch Tuesday in a response on Twitter:

Houston Texans' franchise-tagged pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney met with the Miami Dolphins amid speculation he will be traded, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Clowney met in person with Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, Rapoport adds.Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports the Dolphins are "very interested" in acquiring Clowney, but he prefers the Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles as potential destinations.Clowney has yet to sign his franchise tender with the Texans, which has led to questions surrounding his future. Texans head coach and acting general manager Bill O'Brien has said he doesn't know what's in store for the pass-rusher.Unhappy with negotiations, Clowney recently fired longtime agent Bus Cook, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. He was reportedly expected to join the team this week.The 26-year-old has spent his entire five-year career with the Texans and has eclipsed nine sacks in each of the past two campaigns. The oft-injured star missed just two contests over that span.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Panthers fans can likely take a collective sigh of relief.Head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday there's "no doubt in my mind" that starting quarterback Cam Newton will be ready for the Panthers' season opener on Sept. 8 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press.Newton sprained his foot while being tackled during Carolina's Week 3 preseason game against the New England Patriots.However, the quarterback was back at practice Tuesday, threw well, and had a good workout, Rivera added.The eight-year vet also underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder earlier this offseason and has been working on a new passing motion.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Although former Seattle Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin has yet to file official retirement papers with the NFL, he has no plans to resurrect his career."No. I'm done with football," Baldwin said to ESPN's Brady Henderson.After an injury-plagued 2018 season, Baldwin was released by the Seahawks in May with a failed physical designation. He battled injuries to his shoulder, elbow, groin, and both knees, yet still managed to play in 13 games and record 618 yards and five touchdowns.Despite that level of productivity, the 30-year-old had been contemplating his post-football life prior to last season and said his retirement planning began before his second year in the league.Baldwin's former college teammate at Stanford, Andrew Luck, shocked the sports world when he announced his own retirement on Saturday. Baldwin could empathize with the decision, taking injuries and long-term health into account." ... The perspective is, I have to do what's best for my wife and for my future children, and that comes first," Baldwin said. "And when you're faced with the decisions of, 'Well, if I continue to do this, what is my health going to be like when my child is born? When my kids are old enough to run around and play, am I going to be able to enjoy that experience and have that experience that I envision in my head? Am I going to be able to do that?' So you come to the proverbial fork in the road, as Andrew said, and you have to make a decision."The decision to play football originally and to put everything into it to accomplish these goals and to get money and all the things, that was somewhat selfish. It's the same thing on this side. It just looks different. It's all about self-preservation."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.