If the NFL gets its way, a new collective bargaining agreement could be in place for the start of the upcoming season.The league "genuinely wants" an agreement with the NFL Players Association by Sept. 1, a source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The current CBA is set to expire following the 2020 campaign, but the NFL reportedly wants negotiations completed sooner to clear the way for its 100th season celebrations.Florio's source added that the league is also intent on inking a new CBA by September in order to leverage the long-term security it brings during negotiations for upcoming TV rights. The NFL's satellite and streaming deals will expire after 2019, and its agreement with ESPN for Monday Night Football runs through 2021.Last month, commissioner Roger Goodell said he hoped the CBA would get done "sooner rather than later."Meanwhile, some NFL team owners are reportedly considering using the upcoming negotiations to revisit expanding either the regular season or the number of playoff teams, though it's unclear if those demands could impede the talks for a new CBA and affect the league's preferred timeline.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

How does one evaluate the strength of a coaching staff?The NFL is a process-oriented game but a results-driven business, creating a sophisticated dynamic. Experience, depth, in-game tactics, adaptability, and stone-cold results are among the factors that come into play.We've examined each club and used our aforementioned criteria to rank all 32 staffs entering the 2019 season:32. Cincinnati BengalsHC: Zac Taylor

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed quarterback Carson Wentz to a four-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.The deal is worth $128 million with a maximum value of $144 million and includes over $107 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. That guaranteed figure breaks the record established by Russell Wilson.Wentz had two years left on his rookie contract, so his new deal ties him to the franchise through the 2024 season. The agreement removes any doubt the Eagles would hesitate to give the 26-year-old a long-term contract due to his injury history. The former No. 2 overall pick has failed to finish either of the last two seasons while suffering from significant knee and back ailments.When healthy, Wentz has shown the ability to perform as a franchise quarterback. He was on track to claim league MVP honors in 2017 before tearing his ACL late in the campaign, and he threw for 3,074 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 11 games last year.Philadelphia has gone 23-17 with Wentz as the starter over his first three years in the league.The Eagles now have several core veterans, including Wentz, tight end Zach Ertz, and defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, locked up for at least the next three years:

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Fantasy football might be powered by skill-position stars, but offensive lines are the driving force behind most week-winning efforts.So, as you prepare for your fantasy drafts, it's crucial to consider how O-lines across the league have changed this offseason, and how those changes will impact the players they're blocking for.Below, with the help of theScore's Mike Alessandrini, we've ranked all 32 offensive lines, taking into account past performances, offseason upgrades, overall depth, and the very underrated element of continuity.Starting lineups are projections and will be updated throughout OTAs and training camp.Offensive Line Rankings

Get ready for your season with theScore's 2019 Fantasy Football Draft Kit and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.In an effort to shine a light on the unnoticed or outright ignored, we've built a list of players way off the fantasy radar who could become relevant if things fall their way during the season.Keep them on your watch list and be ready to pounce when their opportunity arises.Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator and is based on 12-team leagues with PPR scoring.More from this series

The win total matchup market comes in handy when you enter the season with strong opinions about multiple teams. Standard win totals involve picking either over or under the projected number listed, while matchups are more similar to spreads, but we're using team wins - not points - in this case.Here is a list of win total matchups for the 2019 NFL season. The price on the left correlates with the favorite and the right represents the underdog.MatchupOddsBrowns -3 vs. Bengals-110 / -110Colts -1.5 vs. Ravens-120 / +100Cowboys -0.5 vs. 49ers-125 / +105Eagles -1 vs. Cowboys-110 / -110Steelers -0.5 vs. Cowboys+110 / -130Eagles -3.5 vs. Redskins-125 / +105Falcons -1.5 vs. Panthers+100 / -120Cowboys -3 vs. Giants-110 / -110Eagles -4 vs. Giants-110 / -110Packers vs. Bears (Pick 'em)-110 / -110Packers -2.5 vs. Lions-110 / -110Patriots -1.5 vs. Colts+110 / -130Patriots -4 vs. Jets+105 / -125Chiefs -3.5 vs. Raiders-110 / -110Seahawks -0.5 vs. 49ers-110 / -110Steelers -3 vs Bengals+105 / -125Steelers -2.5 vs. Raiders-110 / -110Steelers -0.5 vs. Ravens-125 / +105Where to startPower rankings are a typically referenced tool, but they're subjective. If there's any sort of objective launching pad to help find teams to fade or tail this season, Pythagorean wins may be it. We can use it to see which teams were lucky or unlucky in 2018, and which might be trending up or down. Using RotoViz' formulas, here are the clubs that over- and under-performed last year by at least one win in either direction:Luckiest teamsTeam 2018 Wins Expected Wins DifferenceDolphins74.55+2.45Redskins75.29+1.71Bills64.46+1.54Cowboys108.53+1.47Rams1311.73+1.27Unluckiest teamsTeam2018 WinsExpected WinsDifferenceGiants56.67-1.67Ravens1011.34-1.34Broncos67.31-1.3149ers45.19-1.19Buccaneers56.05-1.05There's one matchup that immediately sticks out based on these metrics:49ers +0.5 vs. Cowboys (+105)Both the 49ers and Cowboys are in the top half of the league in terms of the toughest schedules for 2019, coming in at No. 10 and 14, respectively. Last year was supposed to be a big step forward for the Niners with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leading the offense for his first full campaign. But that hope was lost when he suffered a season-ending knee injury in just his third game. San Francisco is a risky team to back this year, but the 49ers have a high ceiling and could be the most improved club in the NFL if they live up to their potential.Others to considerRavens +1.5 vs. Colts (+100)There were some mixed reviews on Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's rookie season. Baltimore's defense is undergoing some turnover, but it's still a strong unit and Jackson won't need to be perfect to win games in 2019. Meanwhile, the Colts overachieved on defense last season and got a huge bounce-back year from Andrew Luck. Indianapolis is the new class of the AFC South, but we'd take the 1.5-win cushion with Baltimore in this spot.Falcons -1.5 vs. Panthers (+100)The Falcons took a big step back last season and missed the playoffs just two years after nearly winning the Super Bowl. A top-10 offense in 2018 could be even better with Dirk Koetter now leading the show, and the defense should manage to stay healthier than it did last season. We're extremely bullish on Atlanta.Eagles -1 vs. Cowboys (-110)Though it's another fade on the Cowboys, consider us hitched to the Eagles bandwagon. Philly has one of the more favorable schedules in the league this season, and though it no longer has Nick Foles should Carson Wentz miss more time, this team should coast to the playoffs if it avoids the injury bug.Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady says he only submitted a trademark application for "Tom Terrific" to stop others from associating him with the nickname.The New England Patriots quarterback drew criticism after news surfaced last week that he was trying to trademark "Tom Terrific," as many associate the nickname with former New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver."I was actually trying to do something because I didn't like the nickname and I wanted to make sure no one used it, because some people wanted to use it," Brady told reporters Thursday. "I was trying to keep people from using it, and then it got spun around into something different than what it was. Good lesson learned, and I'll try to do things a little different in the future."

New England Patriots long snapper Joe Cardona was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Navy during an event Thursday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day."Congratulations to Lieutenant Joe Cardona on his promotion," Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said. "And obviously a day to remember our World War II veterans on D-Day. The 75th anniversary, that's kind of a big one for us. I want to recognize all the things that they did."Cardona, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a four-year NFL veteran, was promoted from lieutenant junior grade.The 27-year-old, who hasn't missed a game in his career despite his active-duty commitments, received high praise from Tom Brady."It's pretty emotional when you see someone take the oath like that and raise his hand," Brady said. "It's a big commitment Joe's made, and I think Joe has done it very proudly and does a great job educating a lot of us on what it means to him. I think we all appreciate that."We see the work he does here for us, but also the work he does for our country. I've talked to Joe a lot over the years about what his roles and responsibility are and I think everyone is proud of his accomplishments."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. may need to add some Stickum to his gloves this year.After Beckham's first practice on Wednesday with his new quarterback, Baker Mayfield, the Cleveland Browns receiver highlighted the difference in the velocity of the sophomore's throws compared to what he was used to with the New York Giants."I have to get adjusted to his speed because he's got an arm. He's throwing that ball hard. Just catching him from the first day, it was like, 'Wow, this is completely different.'"

The Detroit Lions announced the signing of free-agent wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on Thursday.Kearse inked a one-year, $1.35-million contract with a maximum value of $2.3 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 29-year-old wideout spent the last two seasons with the New York Jets after five years with the Seattle Seahawks.He's now reuniting with offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell in Detroit. Bevell spent seven seasons in the same role with Seattle.Kearse will likely compete with fellow free-agent signee Danny Amendola for the Lions' No. 3 receiver role behind Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones.The veteran amassed 37 receptions, 371 yards, and one touchdown with the Jets in 2018. He's best known for his role in Seattle's playoff runs, as Kearse helped capture Super Bowl XLVIII and hauled in an unbelievable catch against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl XLIX.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Davante Adams ranked second in the NFL with 169 targets last season, but his quarterback may want that number even higher in 2019."I'd like to throw to Davante more," Green Bay Packers signal-caller Aaron Rodgers said following organized team activity practices, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. "He's that open. We've got to keep finding ways to get him the ball."Adams has developed a strong rapport with Rodgers over the last three years and it may not be far-fetched for the 26-year-old to receive a higher volume of targets.With Randall Cobb joining the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent, the Packers are relatively inexperienced at receiver. Geronimo Allison, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown, Trevor Davis, and Jake Kumerow will all compete for snaps behind Adams this summer.Rodgers has historically spread the ball around but understands how a No. 1 target can benefit an offense."There's nothing wrong with having a go-to guy who's that dynamic and trying to find ways to get him the ball," he said. "(But) I think obviously we need complementary pieces in place."Adams accumulated a career-high 111 catches, 1,386 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns in 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With Antonio Brown now a member of the Oakland Raiders, JuJu Smith-Schuster is embracing his role as a leader in the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room.The 22-year-old - now the de facto top wide receiver on Pittsburgh's roster - has prioritized building chemistry and helping the Steelers' younger players in 2019."(Being a leader is) very important," Smith-Schuster said, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "There are some new guys on the team, and building that chemistry and that connection means a lot. Me just being here, being around other guys, shows I'm ready to play, I'm all about the team, I'm all about us. We're here for one reason."Smith-Schuster's ongoing feud with Brown has led to the young wideout adopting a team-first mentality that appears to have led to more camaraderie on the field."Everyone is there for each other," he said. "There's no individual. Everyone's into playing, winning games, the Super Bowl. Everybody's on the same page. Yesterday we dominated, today we dominated. You can see that connection with Ben (Roethlisberger), with (Josh) Dobbs, with Mason (Rudolph)."Smith-Schuster broke out as a sophomore in 2018, accumulating 111 receptions, 1,426 yards, and seven touchdowns, earning team MVP.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran left tackle Joe Staley to a two-year extension through the 2021 season, the club announced Wednesday.Staley, who was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2019 campaign, has spent all 12 years of his career with the 49ers. He and Mike McGlinchey gave San Francisco one of the top tackle tandems in the league last year.The 34-year-old Staley has six Pro Bowl appearances on his resume, earning his most recent selection at the end of the 2017 season.Staley, a team captain, was thought to be considering retirement over the past couple of offseasons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons expect Julio Jones to attend their mandatory minicamp despite his unresolved contract situation, head coach Dan Quinn told Jeff Schultz of The Athletic on Wednesday.The superstar receiver has spent the offseason awaiting a new deal. The Falcons assured him they'd redo his contract after satisfying Jones temporarily with a pay raise prior to the 2018 season as he threatened to hold out.Falcons owner Arthur Blank told ESPN's Vaughn McClure on Wednesday he plans to keep Jones in Atlanta "for life," along with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and linebacker Deion Jones. The two defenders are also seeking new contracts, with Jarrett in franchise-tag limbo and Jones in the final year of his rookie agreement."We have a salary cap, we have limits, that we have to think about not only today but tomorrow, and we have to balance all that off,'' said Blank. "But these are three great young men that we care deeply about, both personally and professionally. They are going to be Falcons for life."I'm not worried about getting the deals done. I'm speaking on behalf of Atlanta and Atlanta fans. (General manager) Thomas (Dimitroff) is working hard to get them done. Coach Quinn is supportive as well. It will happen. It's just a matter of when."Jones, the highest-profile star of the trio, led the NFL in receiving last season with 1,677 yards. The 30-year-old is under contract through the 2020 campaign.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Trent Williams' absence from the Washington Redskins' mandatory minicamp is due, at least in part, to his discontent over the team's handling of a medical situation, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.A growth was recently removed from the veteran left tackle's head that doctors initially feared to be malignant."I think where the frustration might lie is in the timing of a diagnosis; maybe he wished the diagnosis had come a little sooner," Redskins head coach Jay Gruden told reporters on Wednesday, according to Les Carpenter and Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post. "That's my understanding."Williams, a seven-time Pro Bowler who's spent his entire career in Washington, also wants a new contract, according to Rapoport. There are two seasons remaining on the five-year, $68-million deal he inked in 2015."I just know he's absent," Gruden said, according to Pro Football Talk's Charean Williams. "The medical stuff is out of my hands. The contractual stuff is out of my hands."Williams is so irate over the medical situation that he's demanded a trade or release, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.However, none of his coaches or teammates have said Williams wants out. Running back Adrian Peterson even said he expects the lineman to be at training camp later in the summer."I'm not getting into all that, but I expect him to be back, and I don't see why that wouldn't be the case," he said.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Two women described as Le'Veon Bell's girlfriends disappeared from his Florida home with $520,000 worth of jewelry, according to a police report obtained by The Associated Press.Bell arrived home from the gym on May 25 to find that the women and his jewelry were gone. He said his closet was left in a state of disarray and two gold chains with diamonds, a black panther pendant with black and white diamonds, and a Rolex had vanished.Authorities are investigating the complaint on behalf of the running back, who signed a four-year, $52.5-million contract with the New York Jets in March.Bell joined the Jets for mandatory minicamp at the beginning of the week after working out on his own during the earlier portions of the offseason program.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. has an explanation for why he missed multiple voluntary workouts with the Cleveland Browns."Everybody knows their body. I know my body better than anybody else. I know what it takes to get me in top physical condition, mental, and all of those things," Beckham told reporters Wednesday. "This is not my first rodeo. It is not my first go-round. I just know what it takes to get there."Beckham practiced Wednesday for the third time since he was traded from the New York Giants. The 26-year-old participated in one session during voluntary workouts in April and May before reporting for the start of mandatory minicamp at the beginning of June.Only injuries have managed to slow down Beckham during his first five years in the NFL. The three-time Pro Bowler has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards in four of those campaigns, falling short only in 2017 when an ankle injury limited him to four games. He caught 77 passes for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games for the Giants last year.Beckham also discussed his ability to adapt to first-year head coach Freddie Kitchens' offense."I have always been a pretty smart guy as far as when it comes to the playbook," he said. "It will not be anything to pick up. It will not be too hard to pick up."Kitchens, who previously said Beckham missed "a lot" by skipping voluntary workouts, seemed more comfortable with the transition when asked Wednesday."It is not like this is the first time he has opened up our book," Kitchens said. "He has been studying and all that kind of stuff. Odell is making progress just like everybody else. Odell had some bad plays, and he had some good plays. He is going to continue to grow and learn, and that is what everybody else is going to do."Cleveland will wrap up minicamp on Thursday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard revealed Wednesday that the team was aware of a 2015 sexual assault allegation against Bobby Okereke before it selected the Stanford linebacker in the third round of this year's draft."When we looked at it and talked about it - and talking to the young man, an incident from four years ago, no discipline by the university (and) he was never charged with a crime," Ballard said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Mike Wells."And then you look at his track record from that point to now. Team captain. Lott Trophy quarterfinalist. He graduated with a degree in management and engineering. He's working on his master's. From 2015 to 2019, from everything we gathered and high recommendations that we got, it felt appropriate to take him."Ballard said Okereke disclosed the 2015 incident when Indianapolis met him in January at the Senior Bowl and asked about any potential off-field issues.The linebacker told the Colts he was the unnamed Stanford football player in a December 2016 story by The New York Times. A woman told Stanford's disciplinary board that Okereke had raped her. Three members of a five-person panel agreed that the player had committed sexual assault, but Stanford required a 4-1 vote to find him responsible. The case went to a second hearing after the woman presented evidence of errors in the first hearing and resulted in an identical vote. He wasn't disciplined by the school or team.Ballard said the Colts felt comfortable selecting Okereke after investigating the situation and reviewing the documents from the ensuing Title IX case. The Colts didn't speak to the woman or her lawyer because of Stanford's decision not to discipline him and the lack of criminal charges."(These things are) very difficult," Ballard said. "Not only from our perspective from trying to get the information, but from the university perspective. You have a he-said, she-said incident. I don't want to sit here and act like we don't have sensitivity for both sides of it. But as I've kind of said, it happened four years ago and because there were no charges or disciplinary actions by the university and then his track record from everything we know to this point has been good."Ballard has said he's focused on creating a high-character locker room in Indianapolis. Okereke is set to compete with Anthony Walker for the right to start alongside All-Pro Darius Leonard.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With quarterback stability at an all-time high, the Miami Dolphins feature one of the few battles at the position this offseason.By all indications, however, it hasn't been much of a battle to date. Entering his 14th NFL season, Ryan Fitzpatrick appears to have outplayed recently-acquired Josh Rosen during mandatory minicamp practices, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.A number of reporters were on the scene at Miami's practice facility, and if their thoughts are any indication, Rosen has some catching up to do as training camp approaches.

The NFL is heading back to Canada.The Oakland Raiders will play a home game against the Green Bay Packers in Winnipeg, Manitoba on Aug. 22 in Week 3 of the 2019 preseason, the Raiders announced Wednesday.Canada hasn't hosted an NFL game since the Buffalo Bills played annual contests at Toronto's Rogers Centre from 2008-13. The Raiders will take on the Packers at Winnipeg's 33,000-seat IG Field, home of the Canadian Football League's Blue Bombers."I want to especially thank the Oakland Raiders for the opportunity and their trust, as well as the Green Bay Packers and the NFL," said John Graham, president of On Ice Entertainment."IG Field is the home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and this event could not be staged without the great assistance and support of (Blue Bombers CEO and president) Wade Miller, his entire staff, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. We also want to acknowledge and thank the cities of Edmonton and Regina for their time and efforts during this process."The Raiders are also set to host the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Oct. 6, which will make them the first NFL team to play games in three different countries in one season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

You had to know Aaron Rodgers would get the last laugh.The Green Bay Packers quarterback has been teased for weeks since he tried - and failed - to chug a beer courtside at a Milwaukee Bucks playoff game.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming off a difficult 5-11 season but have their sights set on a rebound in 2019.Despite fielding a stout defensive unit, pass-rusher Calais Campbell believes a successful year for Jacksonville rests on the shoulders of its new quarterback."The thing I love about this year is it really comes down to Nick Foles," Campbell said, according to NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman. "He's a guy who's over 30, has a lot of experience, won a Super Bowl MVP, but really what he brings is that confidence. He's a natural leader. When he breaks the team huddle at the end of practice, you can see guys really hear him and that's so important. Obviously, what he can do throwing the ball is great, but what he does for the actual overall team, giving us more confidence and belief ..."Foles was signed as a free agent from the Philadelphia Eagles in March. The 2018 Super Bowl MVP replaces Blake Bortles, who was released after five seasons with the Jaguars.Campbell believes the team's "youth really showed" in the midst of a difficult campaign, and that Foles' experience and leadership will ultimately benefit both sides of the ball."Our defense is incredible, and I feel like we're going to play so much better trying to get him the ball because we know what he'll do with it," Campbell said. "You hear him speak and it's contagious."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's safe to say Joe Flacco is making a good early impression on his Denver Broncos teammates.The Broncos kicked off their three-day mandatory minicamp Tuesday, and star pass-rusher Von Miller thought his 34-year-old quarterback looked like the player who led the Baltimore Ravens to a championship"He looks like a Super Bowl MVP to me," Miller told reporters, according to Arnie Stapleton of The Associated Press. "Today he had a play-action, rolled out to the right and threw the ball from the opposite 20 to the opposite 15. Now, I don't know how far that is."He threw the ball far. He can throw 80 yards, easy."Denver is relying on experience at key positions to succeed in 2019. The Broncos are the only squad aside from the New England Patriots that currently rosters multiple Super Bowl MVPs (Miller captured the award at Super Bowl 50).Players weren't the only ones taking note of Flacco's abilities. Head coach Vic Fangio came away impressed with his starting quarterback after Denver's first minicamp practice."He still has a big arm, the ball still comes out of his hand with a lot of liveliness to it," Fangio said. "It's a very catchable ball. I think the guys like playing with him. I've been happy with Joe."Though he'll likely face competition during the year in the form of 2019 second-rounder Drew Lock, Flacco is fully expected to begin the campaign as the Broncos' starter.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

For Gerald McCoy, it came down to a gut feeling.With the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Carolina Panthers, all interested in the former free agent, McCoy chose the team he visited last, signing a one-year deal with the Panthers.McCoy believes he now has a legitimate shot at winning a championship."The reason I'm here is because I was quoted as saying I wanted to go to a contender and every ounce of me feels like this team is a true contender," McCoy said at his introductory press conference Tuesday.McCoy explained that there wasn't anything, in particular, missing in his meetings with the Browns and Ravens that he received from the Panthers."It wasn't anything I didn't get, but my dad told me, 'G, when you make a decision, a sense of peace needs to come over you immediately.' It was a feel thing," McCoy said. "What I felt in my heart and in my gut when I was in the building. I just felt it."Playing for the Panthers allows McCoy to play his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, twice this season. He and the Bucs parted ways after nine seasons. McCoy referenced loyalty on multiple occasions but said that getting two cracks at his former employers played no role in signing with Carolina."A lot of people put more into that than they should," he said. "It'll be fun," he said of the rivals' Week 2 meeting. "It'll be different but I'll have a blast with it."He insisted he has no problems with the Bucs handing the No. 93 jersey he wore for nine years to new signee Ndamukong Suh and he holds no ill will toward the team."Business is business. In 2012, arguably the greatest quarterback to ever play this game was released by the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning. My perspective on this league changed then," McCoy said. "If you can let a person like Peyton Manning go, anybody can be released."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots released tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on Tuesday, nearly two months after signing himThe defending Super Bowl champions released the 26-year-old to allow him to take a month away for personal reasons, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Seferian-Jenkins has yet to play a full 16-game campaign over his five seasons in the league. He played in five games with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018, recording 11 receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown. He set career highs in each receiving category with 21 catches, 338 yards, and four touchdowns in seven games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015.With the release, New England lacks depth at tight end. Presumed starter Benjamin Watson will serve a suspension through the first four games of 2019 and inexperienced veterans Matt LaCosse, Ryan Izzo, and Stephen Anderson follow him on the depth chart.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In order to help get the Cleveland Browns back in the playoffs for the first time since 2002, Baker Mayfield wants all hands on deck and committed to the process."We have guys who want to be here," Mayfield told reporters when asked Tuesday about running back Duke Johnson's trade request. "They'll show that, they'll voice that. Obviously, he's going to handle his stuff how he wants, but you're either on this train or you're not. It's moving - you can get out the way or you can join us. It is what it is."Johnson attended the start of Cleveland's mandatory minicamp after skipping organized team activities but said he still prefers to be moved. He insisted he won't make waves with the Browns as long as he's with the team, per 92.3 The Fan's Daryl Ruiter, but prefers to play somewhere that he's "wanted."Mayfield, meanwhile, won't create an uncomfortable environment for Johnson, but hopes his running back is still willing to compete as long as he's around."It's not awkward, no," he said. "(Johnson's trade request) is self-inflicted. It is what it is. It's not anybody else in this building.""He's gotta do his job," he continued. "He said he's a professional, I hope he does his job."Cleveland's third-round pick in the 2015 draft, Johnson would potentially see his role diminish if he remains with the Browns with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt - who'll start the season on an eight-game suspension - also in the backfield.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite not playing in 2018, Le'Veon Bell doesn't want anyone to forget his status as one of the NFL's top running backs.Bell made his New York Jets debut Tuesday during mandatory minicamp practices and claimed the league "will remember" how talented he is when he plays in a game again, according to SNY's Manish Mehta."I hope everybody's ready," he added.The Jets want to be selective while working Bell back to action during camp, but the star rusher was excited to hit the field for the first time since January 2018."I came into the building yesterday ... it just felt so good," he said, per ESPN's Rich Cimini. "I'm excited. I went out there for my first practice in over a year. It was amazing, just running around, building trash talk, catching balls, and just sweating in your helmet - things that we take for granted."New York signed Bell to a four-year, $52.5-million contract in March following the running back's six-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Bell is also excited to work with new Jets head coach Adam Gase, an offensive-minded boss who's attempting to improve the play of second-year quarterback Sam Darnold."I picture this scheme being amazing for me," Bell said, according to Mehta. "I just want enough touches to win the game."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams skipped the first day of the team's mandatory minicamp Tuesday in hopes of receiving a new contract, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Williams signed a five-year, $68-million deal in 2015, which included $41.25 million guaranteed. At the time, the contract made him the highest-paid offensive tackle in the history of the NFL.The 31-year-old's average annual value of $13.2 million now ranks ninth at the position, and he's scheduled to earn roughly $12 million in 2019.Williams has been one of the premier offensive lineman of the decade but battled injuries last year. He missed three games with a dislocated thumb and suffered through bruised ribs later in the season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Le'Veon Bell is making his long-awaited return to the field for mandatory minicamp Tuesday, but the New York Jets want to bring the running back along slowly."We'll be smart just because he hasn't been here," head coach Adam Gase said, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "I know he's been working out. I'm not really worried about him being in shape, it's more just kind of football - getting back to that, getting used to terminology, kind of what we're doing."Really, this is going to be big for him to get used to the individual route we're going to be doing on the field; him kind of getting used to the practice routine that we're going to be doing, so the next few days will be a great opportunity for him to do that. We'll get him into practice as far as the actual competition part of it - we'll just be very selective of what we'll put him in."Bell skipped voluntary workouts with the Jets after not playing in a single game last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a contract dispute.With his star ball carrier now in the fold, Gase is excited to see how his team's offense comes together."Any time that we can work on the field, it's great for the coaches," he said. "I think it's good for the other guys as well because you get used to guys' running styles. We all know he has a unique running style, that patience that he has and for me to get used to what he likes, that communication of him saying 'I'm not really a big fan of this, but I love doing this,' and just that constant communication just in person that helps a play-caller; I think it helps the line, the quarterback, and just kind of getting used to the communication those two guys have - that's critical."There's a lot of little tiny details that you really can accomplish when in person compared to just talking through a meeting or talking on the phone or through text message."Bell is expected to be a focal point of New York's scoring unit and help second-year quarterback Sam Darnold make a sophomore leap.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams have a plan for star running back Todd Gurley this season, and it likely involves lightening the running back's load.After averaging 308 touches per campaign during the first four years of his career, Gurley could see considerably fewer in 2019, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport."The days of Todd Gurley just being the straight-up, every-down bell cow are probably over, just based on his knee, his age, the position, the amount of carries he's had," Rapoport said Monday on "NFL Total Access," according to NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman. "It's probably not going to be like that, which by the way is maybe why the Rams drafted a running back in the third round, someone they really like a lot. This is a team that is clearly ready to spread the ball around."Los Angeles selected former Memphis running back Darrell Henderson in the third round of April's draft. He's expected to fill the role left by C.J. Anderson, who departed in free agency in the offseason."Of course, Gurley's knee, the wear and tear on that knee, the surgically repaired knee, is something that everyone knows has been concerning to the team for some time," Rapoport added. "All they really want is for Gurley to come back when the season begins when it's really time to go to be 100 percent. What they don't want is to have all those questions they had leading up the Super Bowl repeat before Week 1."Gurley's role in the Rams' offense dwindled during the playoffs as he dealt with arthritis in his knee. Head coach Sean McVay has been adamant the star ball carrier's workload won't be limited to start the 2019 season, saying in April that Gurley will be an offensive "focal point."The 24-year-old has yet to participate in on-field drills during organized team activities, however, and McVay on Monday preached flexibility in accommodating his top weapon."I want him to feel most comfortable," McVay said. "That's the most important thing, what he feels he can most function at, being the all-purpose back he's been and that's where we're at. So he says, 'I'd rather play five, 10 pounds lighter,' and he's going to feel better about that, then that's exactly what we'll do."He's earned the right to be able to tell us how he's feeling with the give and take. As long as he's got a why, which I know he does, we're always receptive to those things."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears Malcolm Jenkins isn't planning on joining the Philadelphia Eagles for offseason workouts any time soon.The veteran safety hasn't attended voluntary organized team activities, and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that his holdout has no end in sight.Philadelphia will kick off its minicamp next week, so its possible Jenkins will skip mandatory practices as he searches for a new contract. Head coach Doug Pederson said Monday that he expects all players to attend the camp, according to NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt.Jenkins is a versatile, vital chess piece within the Eagles' defense, who lines up at multiple positions and stars against both the run and pass. He amassed 97 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one interception in 2018.Meanwhile, the Eagles are working out free-agent safety Johnathan Cyprien on Tuesday, according to Schefter. Cyprien spent the last two seasons with the Tennessee Titans after four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars.The hard-hitting defensive back missed the entire 2018 campaign with a torn ACL, but has started all 70 games he's played in since being drafted in 2013.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Corner Darius Slay has no intention of attending the Detroit Lions' mandatory minicamp this week."I ain't going," Slay said Monday during an Instagram Live stream, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.When asked why he plans to forgo minicamp, Slay responded: "Hey, man, I'm chilling."The two-time Pro Bowler already forfeited a $250,000 bonus by skipping voluntary workouts and stands to be fined $88,000 if he misses all three days of the mandatory camp, according to Birkett.Slay has two years remaining on his four-year extension signed in 2016. He'll earn a base salary of $12.5 million in 2019 and $10 million in 2020.The corner is a staple in the Lions' secondary and has accumulated 13 interceptions over the past three seasons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Video contains coarse languageJuJu Smith-Schuster recently attended a fan's prom and took over the dance floor.Footage from the evening shows the crowd around him chanting "F--- AB," in reference to his social-media feud with his former Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Antonio Brown.

Any player would consider it an honor to catch a ball from Tom Brady, but former Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Adam Humphries says the quarterback's age was a factor in his decision to ultimately sign with the Tennessee Titans."Obviously, (Brady's) the GOAT. That's that simple," Humphries said, according to The Athletic's Travis Haney. "But there's so much that factors into a decision. It was a four-year deal. Who knows how many (years) he's got left?"Obviously the chance to play with him would have been awesome, but a lot of things factor into that decision. Ultimately, I thought this was coming here to a team that was on the rise and with young talent on the offense and a really good defense. They'd had a taste of the playoffs. I felt like my need at the slot position was great. I felt like I could really contribute and start something new here."The New England Patriots reportedly targeted both Humphries and Cole Beasley during free agency. Humphries - who reached an agreement with Tennessee before receiving a call from New England - signed with the Titans on a four-year contract worth $36 million. Beasley joined the Bills on a four-year, $29-million deal.The Patriots ultimately drafted N'Keal Harry in the first round of the draft to address their thin receiving corps.Although factors on the field were a major part of Humphries' decision, the 25-year-old admitted life off the field played a role in him landing with the Titans."You have to look at both situations and a quality of life and where you’re living, state taxes," he said. "A lot of things go into it when you're talking with your agents and families and stuff about it. At the end of the day, my heart wanted to be in Tennessee. I was happy to finally have that all over with and have a team I could commit to and try my best for them."I felt like my talents would be used best here. And New England was the same way. That would have worked, too, but at the end of the day, it was a good decision to come here."Humphries recorded 76 catches, 816 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in 2018, all career highs.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is signing with the Carolina Panthers on a one-year, $8.5-million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.McCoy, who spent the past nine seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was also considering the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns as possible destinations.The 31-year-old was reportedly swayed to join the Panthers after his visit to the club, which included some recruiting help from quarterback Cam Newton, a source told Schefter.McCoy's deal reportedly includes $4 million guaranteed and - including incentives - could be worth up to $10.25 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The former No. 3 overall pick totaled 28 tackles, 21 quarterback hits, and six sacks in 2018. He currently sits third in total sacks in Buccaneers history with 54.5.McCoy will now play his former club twice in 2019, with the first matchup taking place in Week 2.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Roger Goodell appears to be questioning the value and length of games played ahead of the regular season.The NFL commissioner said conversations with coaches reinforced his belief that it wasn't necessary to have four preseason games to evaluate players. He also stated the NFL needed to continue with the highest of quality, "and I'm not sure preseason games meet that level right now," according to The Associated Press' John Wawrow.The league could look to shorten the preseason in the new collective bargaining agreement. Preliminary talks with the players' association have already begun, with the current agreement expiring after the 2020 season.Goodell also weighed in on the decision made last month to table a proposal that would change overtime rules."I don’t know if I’d go for the fair possession," he said.The commissioner stated he prefers "the sudden-death nature of the current rule."The new proposal would've seen each team get at least one possession in overtime regardless if a touchdown is scored on the opening drive.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Calvin Johnson's career with the Detroit Lions ended on a sour note, but the former All-Pro receiver is open to repairing the relationship under one condition."They already know what they got to do," Johnson told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. "The only way they're going to get me back is they put that money back in my pocket. Nah, you don't do that. I don't care what they say. They can put it back, then they can have me back. That's the bottom line."Johnson abruptly retired following the 2015 season, citing multiple injuries. When the move was made official, Detroit forced him to repay a portion of the $16-million signing bonus he received from his eight-year extension in 2012.Lions president Rod Wood recently said re-establishing a relationship with the former star wideout is a priority for the organization. Johnson, however, said he's yet to hear from Wood."I ain't talked to Rod. I don't even want to talk about that," he said at his annual camp for local high school kids. "I don't have no reason to talk about that. I don't even talk about the Lions. I mean, I talk to my Lions that came out here to help me out today. Had the rookies, (Lions receiver Marvin Jones) came out, they did a great job with the kids. I appreciate them so much for that. Just hope to keep those kind of relationships rolling for in the future because these kids, man, they take so much from that."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson turned 30 years old in November and is entering his eighth NFL campaign, but doesn't believe his career is anywhere close to winding down."I feel like I'm just getting started," Wilson told NFL.com's Michael Silver. "That's the scary part. That's the most exciting part. That's really where I believe that I am right now. I'm just getting started. And I believe this team is just getting started. So, I think that we can do anything that we set our minds out to do."The veteran quarterback is considered one of the league's top offensive players, and he pointed to other elite passers as evidence that he can dominate into his 40s."Seven years has gone by so fast," Wilson said. "You think about just turning 30 years and what I have for the rest of my career - for the next 10, 15 years - I'm just fired up about it. You think about some of the best quarterbacks of all time, guys like Drew (Brees), guys like Tom (Brady), who (are playing into their 40s). I really look up to those guys. There's so much more to do."Fifteen more years would take Wilson to his age-45 season. When asked to confirm whether he plans to play that long, the quarterback replied "That's the goal. I'm just fired up for it."Wilson is coming off one of his best statistical seasons, as he completed 65.6 percent of his passes for a career-high 35 touchdowns and a 110.9 passer rating in 2018.The former Super Bowl champion signed a four-year extension with the Seahawks in March, making him the NFL's highest-paid player at a new-money average of $35 million per season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Barring an injury to Jared Goff, Blake Bortles understands he'll spend the 2019 season as the backup.The former Jacksonville Jaguar is embracing his role with the Los Angeles Rams, but still expects to be a starter somewhere in the near future."It's a weird thing to kind of balance in your head," Bortles said, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. "I have a role. I'm here to back Jared and do whatever I can to help him out. And if I get an opportunity, I've got to make sure we don't miss a beat offensively and we continue to roll."And at the same time, I also expect to be a starter in this league again, and I know it's not going to be here in L.A."Following an up-and-down tenure, the 26-year-old was released by Jacksonville five years after being selected No. 4 overall. The Rams signed him to a one-year deal in March.Bortles believes Los Angeles is an ideal landing spot to revitalize his career and came away impressed with head coach Sean McVay during organized team activities."Seeing how (McVay) coaches, how all the other coaches coach and how the guys are receptive and take it," he said. "I've never seen anything like it."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

For the first time in his nine-year career, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will be working with a new head coach.After parting ways with longtime boss Marvin Lewis, the Bengals hired former Los Angeles Rams quarterback coach Zac Taylor as his replacement. For his part, Dalton is already enjoying his preseason work with the 36-year-old Taylor."Marvin had a great 16 years here," the quarterback told MMQB's Albert Breer. "I think if you talk to any coach, and you say you could have 16 years in one place, anyone would sign up for that. So we lot of success with Marvin. But with Zac, obviously, he's younger, and you can feel the energy level in the building. It's been a lot of fun, from the meetings to the practice field, to everything."That's not to say it wasn't fun before, but that's just the vibe we have right now. It's been good. Guys are competing."Dalton himself is looking to move forward after a disappointing 2018 campaign. Cincinnati finished last in the AFC North with a 6-10 record, and the veteran passer landed on injured reserve in November after tearing ligaments in his thumb.In a division that features the ascending Cleveland Browns along with the sturdy Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, many expect the Bengals to struggle in 2019. However, Dalton disagrees."I don't feel like there’s any pressure," he said. "I expect to play well. I expect the team to do well, and that's just the feeling we have in the building. We see what we're doing out here in practice. I don't think a ton of people are giving us much of a chance in our division. But we're confident in our building. Everyone has high expectations."This system and the way we're going to be playing fits me really well, fits our guys, and we expect to score a lot of points."This could represent a make-or-break season for Dalton. The quarterback has two years remaining on his contract and Cincinnati can release him in 2020 without incurring any dead cap.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Mike Alessandrini, Jack Browne, Alex Chippin, Michael McClymont, and Dan Wilkins assess the elite, the average, and the downright awful at football's most important position.32. Josh RosenMark Brown / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1311-145.8227866.7Signature stat: Threw NFL's highest percentage of attempts - 21.6 percent - into "tight coverage" - defined as defender within one yard of receiver (Next Gen Stats)Rosen was bad as a rookie. There's no arguing it, even after accounting for his abysmal supporting cast and midseason coordinator change. He spent most of the year running for his life but reacted to that constant pressure about as poorly as possible. Though he flashed some deep-ball talent, the accuracy he displayed in college was rarely seen. Dolphins fans must hope a change of scenery can spark a Jared Goff-like resurgence.Highest rank: 27 • Lowest rank: 3231. Eli ManningStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1621-117.5429992.4Signature stat: Average completion traveled 5.3 yards in the air, 25th in the league (Next Gen Stats)Manning's raw stats in 2018 look OK, and Dave Gettleman is convinced the veteran played well down the stretch, but it's nearly the end of the road for the former Super Bowl MVP. The Giants passer has struggled with the deep ball and under pressure over the last few seasons and no longer possesses top-tier arm talent. With Odell Beckham Jr. no longer there to bail him out, the conservative Manning likely has just a handful of starts left before the torch is unceremoniously passed to Daniel Jones.Highest rank: 26 • Lowest rank: 3130. Dwayne HaskinsStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating (college stats)1450-89.14831174.1Signature stat: Completed 71.2 percent of fourth-quarter passes for 14 touchdowns and one interception in final collegiate campaign (Yahoo Sports)With just 14 starts in his collegiate career, Haskins is perhaps the biggest question mark at quarterback heading into the 2019 campaign. The Ohio State product saved his best for tough competition and broke numerous team records, but he requires some seasoning before ascending up our rankings. At least the Redskins have seemingly found a long-term answer under center.Highest rank: 26 • Lowest rank: 3229. Joe FlaccoStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating912-66.5246584.2Signature stat: Accurate on 30.8 percent of deep pass attempts - 20-plus yards in the air - the NFL's second-lowest rate (PFF)Flacco's been living on his Super Bowl reputation for years, and arguably shouldn't have a starting job based on recent play. Once one of the league's best deep throwers, Flacco is now one of its worst after several major injuries. He simply doesn't do anything at an above-average level anymore and lacks the poise that helps quarterbacks transition into their later years. Flacco could lose his job to a rookie in back-to-back years.Highest rank: 24 • Lowest rank: 3228. Lamar JacksonIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating76-37.1120184.5Signature stat: 147 regular-season rushing attempts - the most ever for a quarterback, breaking Bobby Douglass' 1972 record (Pro Football Reference)Jackson would skyrocket up our list if we were ranking the league's most dynamic quarterbacks, but the sophomore has shown little when it comes to actually throwing the football. The 2016 Heisman Trophy winner is still learning the position and there's plenty of reason to believe he'll take a giant leap in his second campaign, but it's difficult to rank him higher right now. Jackson's playoff game against the Chargers left us with plenty of concern.Highest rank: 26 • Lowest rank: 3027. Josh AllenStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1110-126.5207467.9Signature stat: NFL's highest average time in the pocket - 3.20 seconds (PFF)For some, Allen's rookie season highlighted just how far he has to go in his development. For others, it was a glimpse of the heights an offense designed around him could reach. Accuracy was an ongoing issue - Allen finished last in completion percentage - and he struggled to diagnose defenses at NFL speeds. But he was great at running the ball and evading the rush, and though his play-to-play consistency as a passer was bad, he displayed a knack for big-time throws. Allen may never master the subtleties of the position, but he's shown enough to convince us he's worthy of his role.Highest rank: 23 • Lowest rank: 3226. Nick FolesStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating57-47.2141396.0Signature stat: Highest passer rating (90.6) and completion percentage (66 percent) in the NFL when under pressure (PFF)After a heroic career with Philadelphia, Foles heads to Jacksonville to lead a run-first offense and could be the perfect game-manager to pair with a stout defensive unit. But the jury is still out on whether the former Super Bowl MVP can succeed away from a dynamic offensive scheme. Foles is at his best when forced to make quick decisions and excels under pressure, but he's yet to duplicate the level of his 2018 championship run. He likely never will.Highest rank: 21 • Lowest rank: 2925. Kyler MurrayStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating (college stats)1442-711.64361199.2Signature stat: 44.4 percent accuracy on tight-window throws during final collegiate season - highest among incoming rookie quarterbacks (PFF)College football's most exciting quarterback will immediately be in the spotlight as the No. 1 pick in April's draft. Murray may be small, but he'll have every opportunity to live up to his hype in Kliff Kingsbury's air-raid scheme. The Heisman Trophy winner is already among the most dynamic pivots in the game due to his game-breaking speed, but it's his natural accuracy and touch that will lead to early success. Murray's game is already more advanced than a handful of current starters.Highest rank: 22 • Lowest rank: 2624. Andy DaltonJohn Grieshop / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1121-117.0256689.6Signature stat: Ranked 29th in completion percentage (28.8 percent) when under pressure (Player Profiler)In truth, Dalton is a perfectly fine quarterback, but an extended period of mediocrity combined with a lack of competition hurts his placement on our list. The Bengals passer is incredibly efficient when he's kept clean but often resembles a first-year player under even the slightest pressure. Easy to scheme against and lacking top-tier traits, Dalton has one final chance to prove his worth under new head coach Zac Taylor. If he doesn't, Cincinnati will likely move on in 2020.Highest rank: 21 • Lowest rank: 2923. Sam DarnoldStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1317-156.9286577.6Signature stat: Completed 64 percent of passes for 931 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception in final four games (Pro Football Reference)Darnold's career didn't kick off as planned, but a late-season hot streak helped push the youngster above a select group of veterans. He battled consistency issues as a rookie and wasn't effective under pressure, but he showed a ton of promise as the year progressed. With the Jets upgrading their offensive line and running game, Darnold could be poised for a breakout sophomore campaign under Adam Gase. The former No. 3 pick has all the talent in the world - he simply has to put it all together.Highest rank: 20 • Lowest rank: 2722. Jameis WinstonStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating919-147.9299290.2Signature stat: Tied for second in NFL with 10 second-half interceptions (Wash. Post)Winston is arguably the biggest gunslinger in the NFL today, with his primary competition perhaps being his former backup, Ryan Fitzpatrick. That label isn't exactly a compliment, though. Winston's one of the best at pushing the ball downfield, but more often than not, he cancels out his positive plays with bone-headed decisions. In four seasons, the Bucs quarterback simply hasn't refined his game significantly from his days at Florida State. If Winston can't progress under Bruce Arians, whose offense perfectly suits his skill set, it may be time to accept that he'll never be above average.Highest rank: 21 • Lowest rank: 2421. Mitchell TrubiskyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1424-127.4322395.4Signature stat: Sixth-highest rushing success rate (56 percent) among 25 quarterbacks with minimum 30 rushes (Sharp Football Stats)As illustrated by the large variance in our rankings, Trubisky's one of the NFL's biggest boom-or-bust quarterbacks. Game-to-game and even play-to-play, you never quite know which version of the 24-year-old you'll get outside of his dynamic rushing skills. Trubisky's still early in his development, but his decision-making and downfield accuracy need serious work if he's to become an above-average starter.Highest rank: 18 • Lowest rank: 2820. Derek CarrMark Brown / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1619-107.3404993.9Signature stat: 58.1 passer rating under pressure ranked 25th among 33 qualifiers (PFF)Jon Gruden's arrival was supposed to spark the return of the Carr we saw in 2016. Instead, he continued to plateau for most of last year until a late-season uptick helped secure his job for 2019. It's becoming increasingly hard to believe the 28-year-old can fix his frustrating check-down tendency and issues under pressure; this might just be who he is as a player. With Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams as his top targets, Carr has no excuse not to employ the aggressiveness that made him an MVP candidate three years ago.Highest rank: 18 • Lowest rank: 2519. Marcus Mariota StartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1311-87.6252892.3Signature stat: Accurate on 58.8 percent of deep-pass attempts, leading all quarterbacks (PFF)Mariota's NFL career to date can essentially be summed up as "what could have been." The former No. 2 pick appeared destined for stardom, but injuries and inconsistencies have resulted in just one playoff appearance in four years. Mariota does a few select things extremely well - like his surprising accuracy on deep passes - but always leaves you wanting more. Tennessee's signal-caller wasn't fully healthy in 2018, but tossing 11 touchdowns in 13 starts is unacceptable. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Mariota must right the ship or risk being replaced.Highest rank: 19 • Lowest rank: 2118. Jimmy GaroppoloStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating35-38.171890.0Signature stat: Completed 66.7 percent of passes for four touchdowns, one interception, and a 109.7 passer rating when kept clean (PFF)Perhaps the most challenging and intriguing quarterback to rank, Garoppolo lands near the middle of our list - with a high variance. The 27-year-old has started just eight games since being acquired from the Patriots, but he's displayed the ability to lead drives and deliver accurate passes in limited opportunities. After a hot start in San Francisco, Garoppolo is entering a make-or-break year in Kyle Shanahan's offense; he may emerge as a potential franchise quarterback or flame out. Completing 68 percent of his passes for four touchdowns, no interceptions, and 9.6 yards per attempt in his final two contests before injury leaves room for optimism.Highest rank: 15 • Lowest rank: 2317. Jared GoffStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1632-128.44688101.1Signature stat: Led the league with 2,023 yards and 15 touchdowns from play-action passes (PFF)We may never truly know how effective Goff can be outside of Sean McVay's offense, but his production in that system is impressive nonetheless. Over the last two years, we've seen the best and worst of the former No. 1 pick. When he's in rhythm, the Rams pivot throws with spectacular touch and anticipation, and few are as effective when kept clean or on play-action passes. When Goff is flustered, as we saw in the Super Bowl, he often reverts back to his early-career habits. Overall, the 24-year-old has flaws but plenty of room to grow. The best may be yet to come.Highest rank: 14 • Lowest rank: 1816. Dak PrescottIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1622-87.4388596.9Signature stat: Seventh-highest passer rating at home (106.5) among 34 qualifiers, 23rd on the road (87.0) (Team Rankings)Prescott's third season got off to a rocky start as the Cowboys' entire passing attack struggled for consistency until Amari Cooper arrived. With a true No. 1 target, Prescott looked far more comfortable in key situations and more willing to challenge defenses deep. Aside from his scrambling skills and ability to avoid turnovers, however, the former fourth-rounder lacks top-tier traits. His accuracy and pocket presence are solid but inconsistent, causing him to take too many unnecessary sacks. Prescott has youth on his side, but it seems like he's already close to his ceiling.Highest rank: 13 • Lowest rank: 1715. Kirk CousinsStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1630-107.1429899.7Signature stat: Only 16-game starter not to engineer a single game-winning drive (Pro Football Reference)Minnesota fully guaranteed Cousins $84 million last offseason, believing him to be the final piece of a championship-caliber roster. Though he played well at times, his game-to-game consistency was far below the level at which he was paid to perform. The "game-manager" label is often viewed as a roundabout way of saying a quarterback is bad. Cousins isn't bad, but his inability to extend and make plays himself, his struggles to make top-level throws, and his poor record against winning teams (1-6 in 2018, 5-25 in his career) scream "game-manager." The Vikings can win with Cousins, but their margin for error is significantly smaller than teams with similarly compensated starters.Highest rank: 12 • Lowest rank: 1714. Baker MayfieldStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1327-147.7372593.7Signature stat: Broke the third-most tackles (12) among quarterbacks when attempting to avoid a sack (Football Outsiders)Mayfield was dropped into one of the worst coaching situations possible for a rookie, but you'd never know it based on his standout first season. Showcasing the innate accuracy and eye-popping downfield throws that made him a star at Oklahoma, Mayfield erased any doubts he could develop into a franchise player. Head coach Freddie Kitchens and new offensive coordinator Todd Monken are the perfect minds to guide a young passer who's at his best when he's free to be aggressive and extend plays with his legs. Mayfield isn't flawless, but considering how much better his supporting cast should be in 2019, a sophomore leap into the top 10 is entirely possible.Highest rank: 11 • Lowest rank: 1813. Matthew StaffordStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1621-116.8377789.9Signature stat: Highest frequency of completions thrown short of the sticks (76 percent) among 25 quarterbacks with 400-plus attempts (Sharp Football Stats)Once thought to be a borderline top-five quarterback, Stafford took a step back in 2018. Detroit's play-calling may be partially to blame, as illustrated by a pedestrian yards-per-attempt figure and plenty of conservative passes, but the talented pivot simply didn't perform at a high enough level. Stafford's signature aggression, game-winning drives, and fourth-quarter comebacks were absent last season. Still, the former No. 1 pick remains a top talent at the position and a player of his caliber is more likely to bounce back than continue to decline. Stafford won't reach the top 10, however, until he finds playoff success.Highest rank: 11 • Lowest rank: 1612. Cam NewtonStreeter Lecka / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1424-137.2339594.2Signature stat: Top four in completion percentage (76.8 percent), touchdowns (20), and passer rating (111.8) when holding onto the ball for under 2.5 seconds (PFF)Initially thought to be a poor stylistic match, the marriage between Newton and offensive coordinator Norv Turner paid early dividends last season. The dual-threat passer was asked to make quicker decisions and rein in his aggressive deep-ball tendencies, and it worked reasonably well - until Newton's accuracy issues reappeared. Was it his shoulder injury, or did defenses figure out Turner's quick-hit scheme? Perhaps both? The former No. 1 pick is a unique weapon under center, though it's still concerning that Carolina's offense doesn't maximize his strengths. But if Newton returns healthy and Turner learns from the shortcomings of Year 1, there's little reason to doubt the 2015 MVP will force his way back into the upper echelon of passers.Highest rank: 11 • Lowest rank: 1511. Ben RoethlisbergerStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1634-167.6512996.5Signature stat: 254 completions gained a first down, leading all quarterbacks (PFF)Despite leading the league in passing yards last season, Roethlisberger finds himself outside the top 10. Though the two-time Super Bowl winner racked up a ton of yards, his accuracy and decision-making left lots to be desired. Roethlisberger has always been one to make a head-turning throw one drive and then commit a baffling turnover the next, but this tendency has become a larger issue for Pittsburgh as his downfield passing has regressed from great to solid. The Steelers star can still play at an elite level, just not as consistently as the 10 passers ahead of him.Highest rank: 9 • Lowest rank: 1410. Deshaun WatsonStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1626-98.24165103.1Signature stat: Led five game-winning drives, the second-most among starters (Pro Football Reference)When he wasn't under pressure, Watson often looked like a player on the cusp of elite status in 2018. The problem? He wasn't kept clean often, taking a league-high 62 sacks. Watson's a rhythm passer who's still refining his pocket presence, and the offensive line's awful play hurt both his accuracy and the big-throw ability that highlighted his rookie year. The former Clemson standout's already proven his floor as a solid starter; with improved protection and Will Fuller back, the 2019 campaign should help determine exactly how high Watson can rise.Highest rank: 9 • Lowest rank: 139. Carson WentzStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1121-77.73074102.2Signature stat: Completed 63.5 percent of passes for six touchdowns, one interception, and a 100.4 passer rating when blitzed (Next Gen Stats)Provided his injury woes are behind him, Wentz has every opportunity to return to the 2017 form that made him an MVP front-runner until a late-season ACL tear. The Eagles star simply makes plays few other quarterbacks can, evading tackles with high-level athleticism and illustrating incredible touch on intermediate throws. The borderline recklessness of his playing style will always have Philadelphia fans on edge, but his overall accuracy and decision-making improved significantly before a back injury abruptly ended his 2018 season. With DeSean Jackson, Jordan Howard, and Miles Sanders joining an already versatile offense, Wentz is poised for a massive 2019 campaign.Highest rank: 6 • Lowest rank: 118. Matt RyanIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1635-78.14924108.1Signature stat: Fourth-quarter passer rating of 118.7 was second in NFL (Wash. Post)The Falcons fell off last season, missing the playoffs in disappointing fashion after back-to-back appearances. Ryan, however, was anything but a disappointment, coming close to replicating his 2016 MVP form despite Atlanta's leaky defense and poor pass protection. Nearly every stat in 2018 marked Ryan's best performance outside of 2016, and "Matty Ice" continued to excel in crunch time. His throwback pocket-passer style might not get the blood flowing, but very few quarterbacks are as consistent, accurate, and productive as the 34-year-old.Highest rank: 7 • Lowest rank: 107. Philip RiversStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1632-128.54308105.5Signature stat: Accurate ball placement on 78.7 percent of throws to open targets, leading all quarterbacks (PFF)The underappreciated and perhaps underrated Rivers was at the top of his game during his 15th campaign, posting his highest completion percentage since 2013 and best yards-per-attempt average since 2010. The veteran signal-caller has the position's subtle nuances, timing, and anticipation down to a tee and few defenses can slow him down when he's in rhythm. Accurate, aggressive, and cerebral, Rivers remains one of the league's very best at 37 years young. We wouldn't blame anyone for arguing his spot in the top five. For us, however, he falls just short.Highest rank: 6 • Lowest rank: 86. Russell WilsonStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1635-78.13448110.9Signature stat: NFL-best passer rating of 120.0 when holding onto the ball for over 2.5 seconds (PFF)Wilson is a dynamic playmaker at his position, but it's about time he's mentioned among the game's elite passers. The former Super Bowl champion set a career low in interceptions and career highs in touchdowns and passer rating last season. Wilson's faced a number of obstacles during his time in Seattle - poor blocking, inexperienced receivers, and ineffective play-calling - but has overcome them all while consistently playing at a high level. No excuses, just success. Equally productive inside the pocket and as a scrambler, Wilson has all-world talent and gives his team a chance to win each week no matter the situation. You can't ask for much more.Highest rank: 5 • Lowest rank: 7 ​​5. Andrew LuckAndy Lyons / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1639-157.2459398.7Signature stat: Sacked on NFL-low 2.7 percent of passing attempts (Wash. Post)Just 18 months ago, it wasn't clear if Luck would ever return to an NFL field, let alone play at the level he reached before his shoulder injury. A slow start in 2018 did little to allay fears, but a new-and-improved version of Luck soon emerged. Buoyed by Frank Reich's scheme and undoubtedly the best line he's worked behind, the 2012 No. 1 pick played the best football of his career and led the Colts back to the playoffs with nine wins in their last 10 games. It's safe to say Luck's back - and the best could be yet to come in his first completely healthy season since 2014.Highest rank: 3 • Lowest rank: 74. Tom BradyRonald Martinez / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1629-117.6435597.7Signature stat: Second-highest completion percentage (76.9) in late and close games (Wash. Post)Consistently eluding Father Time with ease, Brady remains at the top of his game and one of the NFL's best quarterbacks. The 41-year-old wasn't as dominant last season as he was in years past, but he still captured his sixth Lombardi Trophy in February. Though his arm strength isn't what it used to be, Brady's accuracy and ability to avoid negative plays are simply out of this world. It's unfortunate we're nearing the end of the road for this all-time great. He's no longer the league's top quarterback, but Brady will play at an elite level for as long as he desires.Highest rank: 2 • Lowest rank: 53. Drew BreesIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1532-58.23992115.7Signature stat: Led NFL with 83 percent depth-adjusted completion percentage (PFF)Brees has spent most of his NFL career putting up the some of the gaudiest numbers the league has ever seen. As the Saints try to extend his career by reducing his workload, the last two seasons have seen Brees produce the two lowest yardage outputs of his years in New Orleans - but that doesn't mean he isn't still among the best of the best. The future Hall of Famer's unreal accuracy is on a whole different level than the rest of the league, and though his arm strength appears to be waning - it looked especially off later in the year - there are few better players in crunch time. Brees was easily the second-best quarterback in 2018 behind Patrick Mahomes and should have several years left in the tank thanks to New Orleans' stacked offense.Highest rank: 1 • Lowest rank: 42. Aaron RodgersAdam Bettcher / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1625-27.4444297.6Signature stat: 0.3 percent of pass attempts intercepted - lowest single-season mark for a 16-game starter this century (Pro Football Reference)On talent alone, Rodgers is arguably the top quarterback of his generation. But despite plenty of eye-popping numbers, the Packers are just 10-12-1 over the last two seasons when their QB1 suits up. With scapegoat Mike McCarthy no longer leading the offense, Rodgers has no excuse not to be an MVP contender in 2019. Somehow already 35 years old, the future Hall of Famer possesses improvisation skills and deep-ball accuracy we've never seen before. With an improved offensive line, a number of young weapons, and a strong running game, it wouldn't be surprising to see an elite Rodgers reclaim the quarterback throne.Highest rank: 1 • Lowest rank: 41. Patrick MahomesDavid Eulitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyStartsTD-INTYPAYardsRating1650-128.85097113.8Signature stat: Led NFL with 52 passes of 25-plus yards - 12 more than the second-ranked quarterback (Wash. Post)Topping this list after just one season as a starter should be impossible. But in 2018, impossible was Mahomes' specialty. The Chiefs' rocket-armed quarterback routinely made plays other passers don't even dream about, much less attempt in a game. It wasn't the "wow" passes that pushed Mahomes to the top of the QB mountain, though. We've seen other young quarterbacks explode onto the scene before - not at Mahomes' level, of course - only to struggle with the subtleties of the position. But Mahomes already has veteran-like poise in the pocket, can already rip defenses apart with his mind as well as his arm, and is already elite under pressure; there's nothing Mahomes can't do on a football field. Even though he may never reach the same lofty statistical heights again, it's scary to think he might just be scratching the surface of his potential.Highest rank: 1 • Lowest rank: 2Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady's second hand is about to get its first ring.Members of the New England Patriots will receive their Super Bowl LIII rings during a private ceremony Thursday at the home of team owner Robert Kraft, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.Former Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers, who left in free agency for the Detroit Lions, and former linebackers coach Brian Flores, who took the Miami Dolphins' head coaching job, will reportedly attend the event.It's the sixth title of the Brady-Bill Belichick era, and the third in the last five seasons - a span that also included a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.After New England's historic comeback from being down 28-3 against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, the team celebrated its win with rings made up of 283 diamonds.

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly eyeing a future without franchise stalwart Reshad Jones.The Dolphins would like to trade the veteran safety - who's spent his entire nine-year career in Miami - if they receive a satisfactory offer, sources told Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.The 31-year-old skipped the team's voluntary offseason program, and the Dolphins' new regime was also apparently unhappy with his refusal to re-enter a November game against the New York Jets last year after learning his snaps would be reduced.Head coach Brian Flores said he expects Jones to return for the team's mandatory three-day minicamp, which starts Tuesday. The safety is currently working back from shoulder surgery, and he was Miami's only absentee from voluntary workouts.Jones' contract could make a move difficult. He has three seasons remaining on a five-year, $60-million deal, which he signed in March 2017. He has a $17.2-million cap hit in 2019, and Miami would only save $100,000 by cutting him.The Dolphins would be willing to pay part of Jones' salary in order to facilitate a trade, according to Jackson. Such a move would save just over $13 million against this year's cap while pushing around $8 million on to the team's 2020 cap sheet as a post-June 1 transaction.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski is only 30 years old, which means he'll likely spend the next several years surrounded by speculation about an NFL comeback.But the future Hall of Famer said Sunday he's happy in retirement and isn't considering a return."Oh man! Whatever I say, it doesn't matter. It will always be crazy out there, but you can put them to rest," Gronkowski said while taking part in the One Mission Buzz Off for Kids at Gillette Stadium, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. "I'm feeling good. (In a) good place. It's great to be back here."The tight end dealt with a host of injuries throughout his nine-year career, including multiple knee and back issues, leading to him hang up his cleats at a time when most players are in their prime.Gronkowski's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said he wouldn't be shocked if his client plays in 2019 following his March retirement, speculating that a late-season call to arms from Tom Brady could be enough to convince him to return."If the team was struggling or they needed him at some point next year, and let’s just say hypothetically Tom Brady gave him a call and said 'Rob, I need you.' I wouldn’t be shocked if he came back to play a few games," Rosenhaus said.However, Gronkowski has personally rejected any speculation he could suit up in the NFL again. With his latest denial, it may be time to accept the league has witnessed its last "Gronk Spike."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The years-long feud between former Philadelphia Eagles teammates Terrell Owens and Donovan McNabb is apparently still going strong.TMZ Sports spotted Owens at Los Angeles International Airport last week and asked for his thoughts on McNabb saying he deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Owens' response: "Who?"McNabb made his case for the Hall of Fame during an interview with TMZ on Friday, arguing that he should be inducted because his numbers are better than those of Troy Aikman.Owens and McNabb played together from 2004-05. Owens stated on Twitter last year that the only reason he left Philadelphia after the 2005 season was "because the QB didn't want me there because the QB felt he could win without me."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent defensive tackle Muhammad Wilkerson was arrested for drunk driving early Saturday in Washington Heights, N.Y., officials told Rikki Reyna, Shayna Jacobs, and Thomas Tracy of the New York Daily News.Wilkerson was caught rolling through a stop sign and was about to receive a ticket before police realized he was drunk behind the wheel. He scored a .09 on a breathalyzer test, slightly over the legal threshold of .08.The 29-year-old spent the 2018 campaign with the Green Bay Packers but suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3.Wilkerson played the first seven seasons of his career with the New York Jets after the team selected him 30th overall in 2011. He's yet to schedule any free-agent visits this offseason.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pass defense has been a major weakness for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the last few seasons, but head coach Bruce Arians believes the team is significantly improved in that regard heading into the 2019 campaign."I think (the secondary is) really, really good," Arians told reporters, according to NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman. "With Carlton (Davis) and Vernon (Hargreaves), we knew we had two solid corners, now we've got five solid corners. I think Ryan (Smith) came a long way."So, yeah, I think - earmarked as a problem set back in January - that's totally fixed. Let's knock on wood they stay healthy."The Buccaneers struggled mightily in the secondary last season, surrendering the league's worst passer rating (110.9), yards per attempt (8.2) and completion percentage (72.5) against while allowing 34 passing touchdowns, the third-most in the NFL.Tampa Bay's pass defense ranked 26th overall in 2018, last in 2017, and 22nd in 2016. Arians hired former New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles as the team's new defensive coordinator in January to help turn the unit around.The Bucs have made their secondary a priority in recent drafts, spending seven Day 1 and Day 2 picks on cornerbacks and safeties since 2017. In the 2019 class, the club selected Sean Bunting in the second round and Jamel Dean and Mike Edwards in Round 3.With Hargreaves and Davis set to start on the boundary, M.J. Stewart will compete with Bunting and Smith for the slot role. Justin Evans and Jordan Whitehead are expected to man the safety spots.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants' selection of quarterback Daniel Jones in the first round became perhaps the most polarizing pick of the 2019 draft, but running back Saquon Barkley isn't paying attention to the media."Right now, (the majority of experts say) 'oh, you're an awful pick,'" Barkley told reporters on Saturday, according to SNY. "But when he wins two Super Bowls, everyone's going to be like 'he was the greatest pick of all time.'"After passing on Sam Darnold and Josh Allen with the No. 2 pick in 2018, the Giants drafted Jones with the first of their three opening-round selections in 2019 (sixth overall).A few teams reportedly viewed the former Duke passer as the No. 1 quarterback in the draft, while some apparently didn't place him in the top five.Barkley, however, has faith in Jones despite those contrasting evaluations."I believe in him," the second-year back said. "He's in a perfect position. You get to come to New York, obviously, but you get to sit behind Eli, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, a quarterback who just does everything right who is a captain and a leader. And when (Jones') opportunity comes, he's got to be ready for it."Eli Manning is still widely expected to begin the 2019 season as the Giants' starting quarterback, leaving Jones as the backup.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. may have skipped the Cleveland Browns' voluntary organized team workouts, but he says he'll be at mandatory minicamp.The new Browns receiver responded to a fan on Instagram who implored him to join his teammates. Beckham's response was that his appearance is imminent.