Amid trade speculation and uncertainty over his NFL future, Gerald McCoy didn't exactly provide clarity regarding his absence from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this offseason.McCoy has skipped various voluntary offseason programs, leading to speculation that he has played his final snap with the Bucs.The veteran defensive tackle told Mike Cairns of Spectrum Sports that he'll "be playing football somewhere," but when asked if it would be in Tampa Bay, he responded "I don't know, we'll see."McCoy's status with the Buccaneers has been in flux ever since Tampa ushered in a 3-4 defense with the arrival of its new coaching staff, while the 31-year-old has spent the bulk of his career in 4-3 sets.Head coach Bruce Arians previously questioned McCoy's recent effectiveness, and general manager Jason Licht said in April that there hadn't been any developments with the six-time Pro Bowler.McCoy totaled 28 tackles with six sacks and a team-high 21 quarterback hits in 2018. He carries a $13-million cap hit into the 2019 season, but none of that money is guaranteed.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kyler Murray took part in an NFL practice for the first time Friday and he came away from it ... sore.The No. 1 pick in this year's draft finished his first day of Arizona Cardinals rookie minicamp with a noticeable limp and admitted afterward that his feet "hurt a little bit."

After listening to several opinions regarding the fractured vertebra he suffered in a single-vehicle car crash on May 2, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is proceeding with a non-surgical remedy, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Head coach Bruce Arians said Friday the team is holding out hope Pierre-Paul won't have to miss the entire 2019 season."We've got our fingers crossed and praying for him," Arians said, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. "It's very unfortunate. And all we can do is pray and hope for the best and hope it's one of those five- or six-month things and go from there."Three independent doctors told Pierre-Paul the injury will heal on its own and the recovery timeline is five-to-six months, if not sooner, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.Pierre-Paul sustained the neck injury when he lost control of his vehicle and it slammed into a concrete barrier. The Florida Highway Patrol report says Pierre-Paul initially reported his condition as "apparently normal." He was released from hospital in less than 24 hours.Upon learning of the neck fracture, it was believed Pierre-Paul would have to miss the 2019 season.The 30-year-old veteran led the team with 12.5 sacks in 2018. His absence is a substantial blow to a defense that has few established pass-rushers aside from interior defender Gerald McCoy, whom the team is rumored to be potentially parting ways with.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We got a head start on the post-draft NFL market, covering some of our favorite rookie prop bets. Now let's dive into the Offensive Rookie of the Year odds to see where there's some value.PlayerOddsQB Kyler Murray2-1RB Josh Jacobs13-2QB Dwayne Haskins10-1WR Mecole Hardman16-1RB David Montgomery18-1WR Deebo Samuel20-1RB Miles Sanders20-1RB Darrell Henderson20-1WR Parris Campbell20-1WR A.J. Brown20-1WR Andy Isabella25-1WR D.K. Metcalf25-1WR Marquise Brown25-1QB Daniel Jones25-1WR N'Keal Harry25-1TE T.J. Hockenson25-1QB Will Grier25-1QB Drew Lock30-1RB Alexander Mattison30-1TE Noah Fant35-1WR Hakeem Butler40-1RB Damien Harris50-1RB Justice Hill50-1WR Jalen Hurd50-1TE Irv Smith75-1QB Ryan Finley75-1RB Bryce Love80-1RB Devin Singletary80-1WR Diontae Johnson100-1WR J.J. Arcega-Whiteside100-1TE Jace Sternberger100-1QB Jarrett Stidham100-1What history tells us There isn't a specific pattern that points to an early edge. The Offensive Rookie of the Year has been pretty evenly distributed over the last decade, with four running backs, four quarterbacks, and two wide receivers taking home the award.Plenty of long shots (Odell Beckham Jr. at 25-1 and Dak Prescott at 500-1) and favorites (most notably, Saquon Barkley at 2-1) have won recently. Plug in a handful of mid-tier players between 4-1 and 8-1 odds (Cam Newton, Robert Griffin III, Sam Bradford, and Eddie Lacy), and projecting the award has become a crapshoot.Only one tight end has nabbed the honors, so Hockenson, Fant, and Smith don't seem like great options. But buyer beware if you're planning to fade the position entirely: The game, it's a changin'.Hockenson, specifically, might be the closest young talent to the next Rob Gronkowski, and he's expected to be a receiving-first tight end. The Iowa standout could put up huge numbers and see a high target volume in the Detroit Lions' offense. So don't be so quick to look past all tight ends.Bets to considerKyler Murray (2-1)Even in such a deep field, Murray at this price should be appealing. Whether you believe he'll become the savior for a struggling Arizona Cardinals franchise doesn't matter. He's automatically ahead of his competition because Murray will start immediately under center.If he stays healthy, the 2019 first overall pick will get a full season to pad his stats both through the air and on the ground, and throwing often while playing from behind will increase his production, too. Murray is a versatile quarterback who's tailor-made to succeed in new head coach Kliff Kingsbury's system.Oh, and the media hype won't hurt, either.Marquise Brown (25-1)From one Brown to another, the Baltimore Ravens moved on from veteran deep threat John Brown in the offseason and gave quarterback Lamar Jackson a new, younger vertical weapon after drafting "Hollywood" Brown. Jackson's deep throwing wasn't great during his seven starts as a rookie, but he was given plenty of play-action opportunities.Baltimore's offense is run heavy, but Brown could still rack up huge plays while facing limited competition at wide receiver.Justice Hill (50-1)Yes, it's a partial cop-out highlighting two Ravens rookies. But there isn't a better NFL system for the former Oklahoma State standout, especially while playing alongside Jackson on the read option."Hill loves to cut up the backside and make the contain man miss, and his electric quickness is more than most unblocked defenders can handle when they’re also worried about a quarterback keep on the read option," said The Draft Network's Benjamin Solak, who spoke to theScore on Friday. "Hill will have plenty of concepts in which defenders are frozen by the threat of Lamar Jackson’s run, which will open up wider lanes, make his decisions easy, and maximize his space ability."Diontae Johnson (100-1)Johnson is the most enticing long shot on the board. The unheralded receiver out of Toledo could earn immediate playing time after the Pittsburgh Steelers shipped out Antonio Brown, paving the way for another pass-catcher to get more targets.Johnson caught the attention of Pro Football Focus, which ranked him as a Top 10 Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate.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.

The Minnesota Vikings' contract extension talks with tight end Kyle Rudolph broke down on Friday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Rudolph could now be traded, and there's interest around the league, Rapoport adds.The Vikings selected tight end Irv Smith Jr. 50th overall in the 2019 draft. That may make Rudolph expendable, as the two-time Pro Bowler is entering the final year of his contract while carrying a $7.5 million cap hit.Minnesota is still tight against the salary cap, and the team was reportedly open to trading its expensive veteran players during April's draft.Rudolph finished with 64 receptions for 634 yards during the 2018 season. His four touchdowns were the 29-year-old's lowest total since 2014.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are reportedly signing receiver Dontrelle Inman to a one-year deal, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Inman had four offers to chose from, Rapoport reports.The 30-year-old hauled in 28 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns in nine games with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018. He started his career with the San Diego Chargers and also had a brief stint with the Chicago Bears.Inman isn't the only receiving addition that the Pats have made this offseason. The club also signed Demaryius Thomas and selected N'Keal Harry in the first round of the draft. Julian Edelman and Phillip Dorsett are the only returning options from last season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With OTAs quickly approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles still aren't certain of the status of Carson Wentz and his injured back.Speaking to reporters Friday, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he's encouraged by Wentz's progress, but wouldn't disclose whether his quarterback will be cleared for a full return on May 21, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.Wentz stated in April that he expects to be fully recovered from his stress fracture in time for organized activities, but didn't want to rush the process.The fourth-year passer missed the final three games of the 2018 regular season and the Eagles' two playoff contests after being shut down.Wentz's last two seasons have been derailed by injuries, as an ACL tear prematurely ended his 2017 campaign. The former No. 2 overall pick is confident he'll be able to end concerns about his durability by staying on the field in 2019.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After backlash regarding his plan to turn the Cleveland Browns into the "new Patriots," Odell Beckham Jr. explained Monday's comment via an Instagram story Thursday.

Odell Beckham Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Browns nearly two months ago, but aftershocks can still be felt around the league.Washington Redskins safety Landon Collins recently opened up about his former teammate, claiming the New York Giants viewed Beckham's personality as an issue."Was I shocked with Odell? No, honestly, not," Collins told Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com. "(The Giants) felt like he was a problem the whole time. Ever since Odell stepped into the league with them, they felt like he was a problem, I felt like from the outside."Collins insisted that although ownership may have clashed with Beckham, his Giants teammates did not."We loved him," he said. "Odell is my brother. He is not that kind of guy, or what people think he is about or what the organization did. I don't know why."Beckham has alluded to a strained relationship with the Giants on multiple occasions this offseason. After general manager Dave Gettleman claimed in April that New York had freed itself from culture problems, the wideout tweeted: "I'm cancer to a place that's OK (with) losing."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold may not have enjoyed much individual or team success in his rookie campaign, but he's excited about the direction of the offense under new head coach Adam Gase."We have the potential to make a huge step," Darnold said on ESPN's "The Michael Kay Show," according to Newsday's Al Iannazzone. "We have a ton of really good pieces. We had a lot of the same guys who made a really big impact for us last year. We’re ready to do bigger and better things this year. I’m just really, really pumped and really excited for what’s to come."The offense is fun and unique. We’re going to do a lot of cool stuff and a lot of stuff that Jets fans haven’t seen in a while. I’m really pumped about that. I know we’re going to score points and I know our defense is going to do their job with (defensive coordinator) Gregg (Williams) over there controlling everything."The 4-12 Jets struggled offensively last season, ranking 29th in yards per game (299.2) and 23rd in points scored per contest (20.8).Gase was brought in to boost the offense and expedite the development of the franchise's young starter. Before serving as Miami Dolphins head coach, Gase was the Denver Broncos' offensive coordinator when Peyton Manning threw a record-setting 55 passing touchdowns in 2013.Darnold threw for 2865 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions in his rookie season. He'll hope to improve significantly in 2019 and will have some new weapons to work with, most notably, Le'Veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, and Jamison Crowder.Much has been made of Bell's absence at voluntary workouts, but Darnold doesn't think it should concern Jets fans."He’s got his process and what he’s been doing the last few years," Darnold said. "It’s been working for him. We’ve been talking, though. I know he’s studying the playbook as much as he can. I know he’s been training a ton, posting all over his Instagram. It’s been really fun to be able watch that and how hard he’s working. The football aspect in terms of learning the offense, he’s doing a good job of that so far."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa may not be the only NFL player making a cameo during the final season of "Game of Thrones."According to Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV, Aaron Rodgers is set to appear on the show.

Xavien Howard is about to be the highest-paid cornerback in football.The Miami Dolphins are signing the three-year pro to a five-year, $76.5-million extension that will eclipse the $75-million deal Josh Norman signed with the Washington Redskins in 2016, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The deal includes $46 million guaranteed, Schefter adds.Howard was scheduled to play the 2019 season on the last year of his rookie contract.The 2016 second-round pick has made a star turn in short order. He's recorded 11 interceptions and emerged as a lockdown corner in just 28 games over the past two seasons.The Dolphins parted ways with a number of veterans this offseason in anticipation of a stark rebuild. Howard's new deal ensures the 25-year-old will remain with the team through the overhaul.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kyler Murray has signed his rookie contract and will join the Arizona Cardinals for their rookie minicamp Friday, according to Darren Urban of the team's official site.Murray signed the standard four-year rookie deal with a team option for a fifth season. His contract includes a $23.59-million signing bonus and is expected to total roughly $35 million.Murray famously earned a $4.6-million signing bonus upon being drafted ninth overall by the Oakland Athletics in last June's MLB draft. Murray was reportedly paid $1.5 million of the bonus and is expected to repay $1.29 million while forfeiting the rest after choosing football over baseball.Fellow Cardinals draftees Andy Isabella, Hakeem Butler, Deionte Thompson, Lamont Gaillard, and Michael Dogbe have yet to sign their rookie deals.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks released longtime receiver Doug Baldwin and safety Kam Chancellor on Thursday with failed physical designations, the team announced.Both players have been dealing with career-threatening ailments. Chancellor sustained a neck injury that shelved him for the entire 2018 season. Baldwin has undergone numerous surgeries this offseason for multiple maladies and has been considering retirement.The move to cut ties with two franchise stalwarts wasn't made lightly, according to general manager John Schneider."The Seahawks have made the difficult decision to terminate/failed physical Doug Baldwin and Kam Chancellor. These are two of the most iconic players in franchise history and both were instrumental in establishing our championship culture, great examples of competitiveness and leadership on the field and in the community," Schneider said in a statement."These legendary players will always be a part of our Seahawks family."Both Baldwin and Chancellor have only played for the Seahawks during their NFL careers.Chancellor, a 2010 fifth-round pick, became a starter in 2011 and evolved into the Legion of Boom's tone-setting strong safety. He reached four Pro Bowls and totaled 606 tackles, 12 interceptions, and nine forced fumbles with the Seahawks.Baldwin joined the team as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and grew to become one of the franchise's most reliable targets. His best season came in 2015 when he eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the first time and added 14 touchdowns. He reached two Pro Bowls and now wraps up his Seahawks career ranking third on the franchise's career receiving list with 6,563 yards and second in career touchdown catches (49), behind only Steve Largent.They each helped the Seahawks win the first Super Bowl title in franchise history in 2013, before returning to the championship game in 2014.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith announced on Thursday that he will not play football in 2019."At this time I must take time away from this game and get my world in order," Smith said on his Instagram account. "I must give this time back to myself, my family, and my health."Smith doesn't appear to be retiring from the NFL, however, and he did his part to dispel trade talk, stating: "The day I do decide to call it quits it will be right here in Duval."The 28-year-old was the subject of trade speculation earlier this offseason after not attending the Jaguars' conditioning workouts prior to the draft. His absence drew the ire of top executive Tom Coughlin even though the activities were optional.The Jaguars addressed Smith's announcement in a release on Thursday."We will not have a comment about Telvin Smith's statement at this time. We need to have a conversation with Telvin to understand the situation and the circumstances," read the release. "If there is a way we can support him we need to understand that."General manager Dave Caldwell responded vaguely to questions about Smith's future with his club in April but claimed he had yet to receive any calls from teams looking to acquire the linebacker.Smith signed a four-year, $45-million extension with the Jaguars in October 2017. He was a Pro Bowler that season but wasn't as effective in 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Benjamin Watson is coming out of retirement and heading home.The veteran tight end plans to sign with the New England Patriots after a visit Thursday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Watson will ink a one-year contract worth $3 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 38-year-old spent six seasons with New England after the Patriots drafted him in the first round of the 2004 draft. He retired in December after a 15-year career split between the Patriots, Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, and Baltimore Ravens.He's just three years removed from a career season in which he caught 74 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns. He racked up 400 yards and two scores on 35 passes with the Saints in 2018.New England lost star tight end Rob Gronkowski to retirement this offseason; Watson will likely join Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Stephen Anderson in a combined effort to replace the future Hall of Famer's production.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Veteran tight end Benjamin Watson intends to return for his 16th NFL season after saying in December he was retiring, and he is visiting the New England Patriots on Thursday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 38-year-old is also interested in the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers.Watson was the Patriots' first-round pick in the 2004 draft and spent six seasons in New England, during which he caught 167 passes for 2,102 yards and 20 touchdowns.The Patriots have a huge hole at tight end left by the retirement of Rob Gronkowski; the team had a failed pursuit of Jared Cook - who instead signed with the New Orleans Saints - and also opted not to select a tight end in this year's draft.The Chiefs have an elite starter in Travis Kelce, but their depth requires bolstering after losing Demetrius Harris to the Cleveland Browns, while the Bills need a proven producer to pair with draftee Dawson Knox and journeyman Tyler Kroft, and the 49ers lack a pass-catching option behind breakout star George Kittle.Watson spent the 2018 campaign with the Saints and recorded 400 yards and two scores on 35 catches.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Newly signed Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ezekiel Ansah is still recovering from December shoulder surgery and is expected to miss training camp, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.It's believed Ansah could miss at least the first month of the season, sources told Schefter.The 29-year-old will reportedly sign a one-year deal with Seattle on Thursday after spending the first six seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions.Ansah battled through shoulder issues for much of the 2018 campaign. He played in seven games and landed on injured reserve in December. The pass-rusher underwent surgery shortly after, which slowed his market as a free agent.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent pass-rusher Ezekiel "Ziggy" Ansah will sign a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The deal is expected to include $5.5 million guaranteed with another $8 million available in incentives, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ansah is scheduled to sign on Thursday after flying to Seattle.The Seahawks were in competition with the Buffalo Bills for Ansah's services. A report earlier Wednesday labeled Seattle the front-runner to land him, but Bills general manager Brandon Beane called the rumor "garbage" hours later, adding that he was still negotiating with the former Pro Bowler.The addition of Ansah plugs a major hole for the Seahawks, who traded away star edge-rusher Frank Clark before the NFL draft amid a contract impasse. The Seahawks drafted another pass-rusher, L.J. Collier, in the first round.Ansah spent the first six seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions. He notched four sacks over seven games during an injury-riddled 2018 campaign, but had 12 sacks the year prior.Shoulder surgery early in the offseason slowed the market for Ansah, who'll turn 30 on May 29.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Marshawn Lynch agreed to do a two-minute interview with the Alliance of American Football (AAF) for $5,000 before the league went bankrupt, an AAF employee told The MMQB's Conor Orr.After receiving the check for $5,000, Lynch then asked to instead be paid in quarters. AAF co-founder Charlie Ebersol granted his wish, and 20,000 coins were delivered to Lynch's hotel room.That exchange took place in November when Lynch showed up at a Las Vegas casino for the AAF's quarterback draft. Lynch's cousin, Josh Johnson, was selected with the first overall pick.The interview took place and was recorded, but it never aired. The AAF filed for bankruptcy on April 17 and discontinued operations shortly before that.Lynch spent most of the 2018 NFL season on the injured reserve with his hometown Oakland Raiders. The enigmatic running back is notoriously averse to media interviews.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

An accident report of the May 2 single-vehicle crash involving Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul says he lost control of the vehicle before it collided with a concrete barrier, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.Pierre-Paul was traveling south on I-95 when the vehicle "ran off the roadway," according to the Florida Highway Patrol's report released on Wednesday.His red Ferrari "did a 360," Pierre-Paul said in a 911 call."Hey, I'm on the middle of the highway and I'm by the Fort Lauderdale airport, International Boulevard by the sign Davie Boulevard and my car just did a 360 in the middle of the road and I'm headed south. I mean north," he said.Pierre-Paul and passenger James Thompson were taken to Broward Health Medical Center. Pierre-Paul's condition was listed as "apparently normal" at the time of the crash. However, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that the 30-year-old suffered a fractured neck and he might sit out the 2019 season.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Buccaneers said an evaluation of Pierre-Paul is ongoing.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Contract negotiations have begun between the Dallas Cowboys and offensive stars Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper, and the team also wants to extend Ezekiel Elliott.Executive vice president Stephen Jones spoke to ESPN's Todd Archer on Wednesday and said all three playmakers have earned the right to seek a max contract. However, that would hinder the team's ability to keep all its stars in the future and fill out the rest of the roster.The Cowboys signed pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence to a five-year, $105-million extension in April."As I told DeMarcus Lawrence, and I'll tell all three of these guys: I'd love for you to max out and give you exactly what you want, because y'all have worked hard and you deserve to have a big contract. But if we want to put together the type of team we want to have with the Cowboys ..." Jones said."That's not their job. It's not their job to manage the cap; I understand that. But it is my job and (owner Jerry Jones') job, so they will understand why we're negotiating hard to make the very best deal we can. Because the money, if we can talk them into not maxing out - doing well, but not maxed - then that allows us to have other good football players around them."Although the Cowboys intend to offer Elliott an extension, the franchise is focusing its immediate attention on Cooper and Prescott, who are entering the final year of their current contracts."Zeke, as we all know, he's such an important player to this organization. He's a guy that we want to have long term," Jones said. "The only reason you say, 'Well, maybe he's not at the front, front (of the line),' is because he's got this year, then he's got another year at his tender."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has offered to cover the funeral costs for Jaylon McKenzie, a 14-year-old football player who was struck and killed by a stray bullet while leaving a party in Illinois on Saturday night.McKenzie's mother, Sukeena Gunner, told Erin O'Neill-Hayes of 5 On Your Side on Wednesday that Elliott reached out to the family after hearing about her son's death. She said McKenzie would often watch Elliott to help improve his own skills.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.In an effort to save you from the frustration that comes with a disappointing fantasy pick, here are this year's top bust candidates.Average draft position (ADP) data courtesy of Fantasy Football Calculator and is based on 12-team leagues with standard scoring.More from this series

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane confirmed his interest Wednesday in signing Ezekiel Ansah and took exception to a report claiming the Seattle Seahawks are the top candidates to get him."We're still in talks with him and his agent," Beane said during a radio appearance on 1270 The Fan, according to ESPN's Mike Rodak. "Everything has been very good. All I'll say about (the Seahawks) reports is I don't buy into that garbage, especially when I consider where some of the sourcing comes from."Ansah is the top edge rusher remaining in free agency. He had four sacks in seven games during an injury-riddled 2018 campaign but posted 12 sacks in 14 outings the year prior.Shoulder surgery early in the offseason led to a slower market for Ansah in March and April.The report pegging Seattle as Ansah's most likely destination surfaced earlier Wednesday and came from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport incited chaos in Buffalo a couple of months ago when he reported that the Bills were finalizing a trade for Pro Bowl wide receiver Antonio Brown."I don't know where it came from," Beane said of the Ansah report. "Maybe it is fact. From the people I talked to that represent, they don't see it as fact. Time will tell. ... Certain people have been wrong more than they're right and I think it’s a poor job that they've done."Ansah spent the first six seasons of his career with the Detroit Lions. He turns 30 on May 29.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly close to finding their Frank Clark replacement.Seattle has emerged as the favorite to land free-agent pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The contract is not finalized, however, and the Buffalo Bills apparently remain interested in the sack artist, who's been recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.Ansah is reportedly expected to be cleared shortly after the start of training camps, and with the compensatory pick deadline in the rearview, it was assumed the market for his services would pick up.The 29-year-old racked up 48 sacks in six seasons with the Detroit Lions, including a 14.5-sack campaign in 2015. He missed nine games in 2018 due to his shoulder injury.Seattle needs to boost its pass rush after trading Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs for a first-round pick, while Buffalo is looking to add another big body to its defensive line after drafting Ed Oliver with the No. 9 pick.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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For Sean McVay, having a seemingly photographic memory isn't always a blessing.Looking back, the Los Angeles Rams head coach says he over-prepared for Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots by diving too deep into his opponent's film history during the two-week lull after the conference title games."In the back of my mind, I operated knowing I had another week," McVay said, according to Andy Benoit of Sports Illustrated. "That urgency to completely finalize the game plan wasn't quite there, and that led to me watching so much film that you can almost water down your thought process."McVay added that working through New England's entire campaign - along with the Patriots' two most recent Super Bowl appearances - created an overload of information that clouded his view of the February matchup."You have so much time that you can over-prepare and get away from some of the things that helped you get there," McVay said."I watched every game from New England's season. You see stuff that worked in, say, Week 3, but you forget about the amount of stuff that's taken place since Week 3. You can watch so much film that you lose perspective. You have 18 games of film you can pore over. And then I even watched the Philly and Atlanta Super Bowls closely."Aside from learning the dangers of overanalyzing, McVay said his other main takeaway from the Rams' 13-3 defeat in the Super Bowl was to have a greater appreciation for the time on football's biggest stage."I think there's a lot to be said for the journey, and I appreciated what the season had entailed," McVay said. "But I could have appreciated the week and entirety of the event more. I kept myself kind of isolated because I didn't want any distraction."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders isn't sure if he'll be ready for the beginning of training camp as he continues to rehab his injured Achilles."We'll see," the two-time Pro Bowler said Tuesday, according to Aric DiLalla of DenverBroncos.com. "You know how the trainers are. We're not going to put a date on anything. We're just going to take it one day at a time. Hopefully I'm back out there by then, but if I'm not, I'm not going to rush it. I'm going to take my time and make sure I'm 100 percent by the time I get on the field."Sanders noted he's neither ahead nor behind schedule in his recovery process. The 32-year-old tore his Achilles in practice Dec. 5, leaving the Broncos without their top receiver for the final quarter of the season.In 12 games last year, the veteran notched 71 receptions for 868 yards and four touchdowns. Sanders eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in three straight seasons from 2014-16.Sanders is entering the final year of his contract with the Broncos. He's due a base salary of $10.15 million in 2019, according to OverTheCap.Training camp commences in mid-July.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul suffered a fractured neck in a car accident last week that could prevent him from playing in 2019, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Pierre-Paul is visiting specialists this week to see if it's possible for him to play in the upcoming season, though it's believed that he will likely need surgery, Schefter added, citing a source. A procedure would come with a five-to-six-month recovery timetable, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports.It was previously unknown if the 30-year-old was injured in the single-car accident; he was admitted to hospital but subsequently released.JPP wasn't cited for the accident, according to the Buccaneers."As we stated last week following the news of Jason's auto accident, our immediate concern was for both Jason and his passenger," general manager Jason Licht said in a statement on Tuesday. "While Jason was treated and released in South Florida the same day of the accident, we wanted to ensure that our medical team had an opportunity to perform a thorough evaluation here in Tampa, and that process is currently ongoing."The two-time Pro Bowler shined in his first year on the Bucs' defensive line. He totaled 58 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and 20 quarterback hits in 2018. He spent the first eight years of his career with the New York Giants.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Rob Gronkowski's retirement is barely a month old, and Eric Ebron is already looking to erase the future Hall of Famer from NFL record books.The Indianapolis Colts standout said Tuesday that he's setting his sights on breaking Gronkowski's league-record 17 touchdown receptions by a tight end."I believe Gronk still holds the record for most touchdowns, which is 17. So, if I want to do anything that is gonna be real spectacular or really good, I gotta go get 17," Ebron said, according to NFL.com's Jeremy Bergman."And if I go and get 17, I help my team win games. I did that, proved that and I feel like if I'm at my best, then I feel like this team will be at their best."Ebron emerged as one of the league's most effective red-zone weapons in his first year in Indy, grabbing 13 scores from Andrew Luck - and rushing for another - in a career season. His current deal only runs through 2019, but the pass-catcher isn't sweating landing a big payday."I know if I duplicate what I did last year we're gonna be all right," said Ebron.Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham (16 in 2013) are the only tight ends to ever catch more than 13 touchdowns; Vernon Davis (twice), Tyler Eifert, and Antonio Gates are all tied with Ebron for the third-most all time.The former first-round pick exceeded his entire four-year touchdown production with the Detroit Lions (11), and at one point, seemingly had the former New England Patriots star's record in his sights. However, after racking up 11 receiving scores through as many games, Ebron found the end zone just twice in the final five weeks of the campaign.Ebron's lofty goal could be impeded by Indy's offense having more mouths to feed than it did last season. The Colts added receiver Devin Funchess in free agency, drafted slot weapon Parris Campbell in the second round, and should have tight end Jack Doyle back healthy after he only suited up for six games in 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are making progress in their negotiations with quarterback Dak Prescott on a new long-term contract that could approach or surpass $30 million annually, a source told the Fort Worth Star Telegram's Clarence E. Hill Jr.Prescott is entering the final year of his rookie deal and the reported $30 million per year would make the 25-year-old one of the league's top five highest-paid quarterbacks."We are sold on Dak," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the "Rich Eisen Show" on Monday. "We do want to have him for the long term. We think he is worthy of investing in for the long term. He is going into his fourth year now in the NFL."When you look at the snaps he's had, when you look at the situations he's been in, when you look at, first of all, how he got here, and then you see really how he has performed ... we see real upside in Dak."The Cowboys will have a slew of contracts to work out in the coming year. Corner Byron Jones and linebacker Jaylon Smith are both entering the final years of their contracts, and Ezekiel Elliott - whose fifth-year option keeps him with the club until 2020 - will likely also see a new deal.Dallas re-signed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence to a five-year, $105-million contract earlier this offseason.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror, and the last big wave of free-agent signings could be just around the corner.After Tuesday's deadline at 11:59 p.m. ET, teams will be able to ink players on the open market without those additions counting against the 2020 compensatory draft pick formula.The NFL awards compensatory picks (no higher than the third round and up to a maximum of four selections) to teams "that lose more, or better, compensatory free agents than they have acquired in the previous year."While the exact formula is secret, it's primarily focused on the yearly value of contracts, with playing time and postseason honors also considered factors.It's been widely assumed that the likes of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, pass-rusher Ezekiel Ansah, safety Eric Berry, running back Jay Ajayi, and linebacker Jamie Collins have been waiting for the deadline to pass in order to generate a more competitive market for their services.Ansah is working back from shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready sometime during training camp.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has no issues with Nick Bosa's past social media activity, as long as the rookie performs on the field.It was revealed in the weeks leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft that Bosa liked pictures on Instagram containing racist and homophobic content."One thing about football is that nobody really cares what you say if you can play," Sherman told Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee. "At the end of the day, I think a guy that has played with African-Americans his whole life, not saying he can't be racist, but they know how to maneuver around African-Americans."While spending most of his career with the divisional rival Seattle Seahawks, Sherman has been an avid supporter of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick.In 2016, Bosa tweeted "Kaepernick is a clown," though he later apologized during a press conference upon being drafted.Sherman believes Bosa's time with his new team will help him moving forward."When you're at Ohio State, it's not like Ohio State's an all-white school. So I don't think that’s going to ever be an issue," Sherman said. "I think, at the end of the day, your beliefs are your beliefs ... but when you're in the building and you're a football player and you're a teammate, you handle yourself accordingly. And I think he understands that."The pass-rusher also deleted old tweets showcasing his support for President Donald Trump. He toned down his political commentary on social media heading into the draft, saying in early April that he "had to" because there was a chance he "might end up in San Francisco."Team President Al Guido said the No. 2 overall pick was questioned during a pre-draft meeting about his social media history but it wasn't something the organization was worried about.Sherman also doesn't believe it will be a problem in the locker room."It's not like something where guys are like, 'Hey man, what about what you said?' No. No. If he can play, he can play. If he can't play, he won't be here," Sherman said. "But at the end of the day, that's all that matters in football. Is he getting sacks on Sunday? Is he helping our team? Is he being a good teammate? Those are things that matter."Now, if he's a bad teammate, that's something we'll address."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. didn't do much winning over his five years with the New York Giants, playing in one postseason game during that span.The star wideout has yet to play a game for the Cleveland Browns following an offseason trade, but he intends to make the team a perennial powerhouse."I plan on being there for the next five years and trying to bring as many championships there as possible, turning (the Browns) into the new Patriots," Beckham said in an interview with GQ's Cam Wolf.Beckham regards his new quarterback, Baker Mayfield, as a future Hall of Famer, and Cleveland's talent has reinvigorated him.Most of all, he's just happy to be out of New York after years of trade rumors. "It just became not the right fit," he said.Now Beckham says he's "probably the happiest I've ever been in my life."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears have acquired kicker Eddy Pineiro from the Oakland Raiders for a conditional seventh-round draft choice in 2021, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The pick will reportedly be conveyed if Pineiro appears on Chicago's active roster for five games.The Bears have spent all winter and spring searching for a kicker. They signed four kickers earlier in the offseason but released two at the end of rookie camp Sunday. Four other kickers attended the camp on a tryout basis.With the trade, Chicago now has three kickers on its roster: Pineiro, Elliott Fry, and Chris Blewitt.Kicking woes doomed the Bears last season. Their campaign ended in the playoffs after Cody Parkey missed a 43-yard field-goal attempt at the end of the fourth quarter versus the Philadelphia Eagles.Pineiro, a Florida alum, spent his rookie season on injured reserve with the Raiders. He converted all three of his field-goal tries in the preseason.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Suspended wide receiver Martavis Bryant will be applying to the NFL for reinstatement in the coming weeks, he informed ESPN's Dan Graziano.Bryant has been arguing with the NFL that its drug program isn't set up to help players access adequate treatment for mental health issues.The league suspended Bryant, who has an extensive history of substance abuse, on Dec. 14 after he violated the terms of his conditional reinstatement.The 27-year-old appeared in eight games for the Oakland Raiders last season, posting 19 receptions for 266 yards. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2014 to 2017, recording his best season in 2015 with 765 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 11 games. Bryant didn't play in 2016 because of a suspension.If reinstated, Bryant would become a free agent.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philip Rivers is entering the final year of his contract and has no qualms about playing out his deal if he's unable to land an extension with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason."I'd be fine with that, and look at it again in early spring, if that is in fact how it plays out," Rivers told reporters Monday, including ESPN's Eric D. Williams."I really have no goal, or see it playing a certain way. I'm very at peace with where it is right now. I'm under contract for this season and excited about this team and our opportunities."The 37-year-old is entering his 16th campaign with the Chargers. He led the Bolts to a 12-4 record and a divisional-round appearance in 2018.Rivers is scheduled to make $11 million in base salary in 2019.The Chargers signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to be Rivers' backup and drafted his possible successor, Easton Stick, in the fifth round of this year's draft.Rivers has said he'd like to remain with the team when it moves to its new shared stadium with the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif., in 2020.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

At least one team wanted Daniel Jones to work out at the NFL combine as a tight end, believing he wouldn't be good enough to start at quarterback, sources told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.The New York Giants selected the 6-foot-5, 221-pound Jones sixth overall, making him Eli Manning's potential successor. The pick was met with widespread criticism.Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said after the draft he knew "for a fact" Jones would have been selected before New York picked again at No. 17. However, there are reports refuting that notion.The Arizona Cardinals and Washington Redskins were the only other teams to draft a quarterback in the first round. The Cardinals took Kyler Murray first overall, while the Redskins scooped up Dwayne Haskins at No. 15. Redskins president Bruce Allen said Gettleman would have had "no clue" what Washington's draft board looked like.Jones passed for 2,674 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions during his final season at Duke while completing 60.5 percent of his throws.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton gave a positive update over the weekend about his recovery from surgery in January on his throwing shoulder."I'm feeling great now," Newton told ESPN's David Newton. "I feel like I do have full strength right now. But me telling the doctor, that is different than, you know, whatever the clearance process may be."Newton said he hopes to be throwing before training camp in July.It's the second time in the last three offseasons that Newton has gone under the knife; the arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder was done in part to remove scar tissue left from a 2017 operation to repair a partially torn rotator cuff.With the Panthers out of the playoff race following a six-game losing streak from Weeks 10 to 15, the 2015 MVP sat out the final two games of the season.Carolina began the year 6-2 but the offense sputtered as Newton battled with his health. The Panthers averaged just 18.8 points per game over the six-game skid (which extended to seven in Newton's first game on the sidelines), a stark drop from the 27.5 points per game they produced to start the campaign.Newton, who turns 30 later in May, is intent on giving himself the best chance at staying healthy in 2019 and beyond, and has switched to a vegan diet and hired a personal trainer."Rehab is going unbelievable, especially for me during a time now, a lot of uncertainty," Newton said. "For me, the human side of me is uncertain as well."But with the support cast from (Ryan Vermillion), the head trainer and other people that have been working with me hands on daily, I have no doubt I'll be ready to rock and roll when they expect me to be back."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former guard Richie Incognito is seeking a return to the NFL and is working out with the Oakland Raiders on Monday, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Incognito was released by the Buffalo Bills after the 2017 season when he retired and then subsequently un-retired.The 35-year-old has been involved in several off-field controversies, including an incident in August at his father's funeral during which he was arrested on misdemeanor charges of making threats and disorderly conduct.Incognito spent the 2015 through 2017 campaigns with the Bills and earned three Pro Bowl visits during those years. He previously played with the Miami Dolphins and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in 2005.The Raiders recently clarified their personnel on the offensive line and stated the left guard position was up for grabs.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After not joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for various voluntary offseason programs, defensive tackle Gerald McCoy posted about his personal workouts Sunday on Instagram."Cinco de Mayo,'' McCoy said. "Everybody out, probably getting ready to go drink, probably drinking right now. No matter. You want to question me? See what I do on Cinco de Mayo. I work. ... I work. Don't you ever question me."

The biggest 2019 free agents are officially off the market, but there is plenty of talent available as teams search for value late in the offseason.Here are 10 unsigned veterans who can fill holes remaining on NFL rosters following the draft:Ezekiel Ansah ➡️ SeahawksAfter trading Frank Clark to the Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle's pass rush is projected to suffer in 2019. The team selected L.J. Collier in the first round to fill the Michael Bennett role ("big" defensive end), but a speed rusher must be added as well. Ansah played in just seven games (two starts) last season due to a shoulder injury and was never quite himself, but he could be in for a rebound campaign. The two sides reportedly met last week, so it's possible an agreement is on the horizon.Ndamukong Suh ➡️ Patriots Similar to last offseason, Suh may opt to sign a short-term contract with a contending club. We see no better fit than New England. The Patriots lost Malcom Brown and only addressed the defensive tackle position in the fifth round of the draft. Accomplished as a pass-rusher and in run defense, Suh would add a potentially dominant presence to the heart of Bill Belichick's defense and could be the missing piece to a championship-repeat campaign.Jay Ajayi ➡️ Buccaneers Michael Reaves / Getty Images Sport / GettyTampa Bay failed to address its backfield during the draft, but there are still plenty of free-agent options available. Though Ajayi is coming off a torn ACL, he is likely still an upgrade over Peyton Barber, who averaged a pedestrian 3.7 yards per carry in 2018. At the very least, Ajayi fits as a rotational piece in Bruce Arians' offense alongside Barber and Ronald Jones, who the Buccaneers hope can take a substantial leap during his sophomore campaign.Eric Berry ➡️ JaguarsTom Coughlin and the Jaguars intend to revert to their winning formula from 2017: Run the football and play stellar defense. While Jacksonville has talent at every position on its stop unit, the team is weakest at safety opposite 2018 third-round pick Ronnie Harrison. Berry isn't the All-Pro talent he once was, but he would provide experience and leadership to the back end of the Jaguars' defense. After all he's been through, we'd be foolish to bet against Berry rebounding this year.Jamie Collins ➡️ Lions Why not add another former New England Patriot to Detroit's roster? Collins isn't quite the playmaking defender he once was, but he's a versatile chess piece. Matt Patricia could use a short-term upgrade at linebacker next to Jarrad Davis while second-round rookie Jahlani Tavai gets up to speed. Whether it's as a pass-rusher, in coverage, or against the run, Collins is a risky, high-upside target for any team.Manti Te'o ➡️ BroncosIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyDenver was thought to be interested in drafting the 2019 class' top-tier linebackers, Devin White and Devin Bush. When the Broncos traded down with the Pittsburgh Steelers, they passed on filling a weak spot on Vic Fangio's defense. With Te'o still on the market, however, John Elway has the option to add a talented player late in the offseason. The linebacker was effective last year in both coverage and run defense, and would round out a strong Broncos group.Michael Crabtree ➡️ GiantsIf general manager Dave Gettleman insists his team can be competitive in 2019 with Eli Manning as the starter, he needs to find his quarterback another weapon. While Golden Tate and Sterling Shepard are versatile receivers, the Giants' offense lacks a true red-zone threat at the position. Now on the wrong side of 30, Crabtree's play has admittedly declined in recent years, but he's hauled in eight or more touchdowns in three of his last four campaigns. New York likely can't trust Corey Coleman or Cody Latimer as full-time starters.Morris Claiborne ➡️ PanthersCarolina has little depth at cornerback behind James Bradberry and Donte Jackson and didn't address the position during the draft. With relative youth and inexperience in the secondary, Claiborne would add a savvy veteran presence to Ron Rivera's defense. The former Jets and Cowboys cornerback could compete for an outside spot in nickel packages, which would shift Jackson, the Panthers' 2018 second-rounder, to his comfortable slot role.Tre Boston ➡️ CowboysIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyA free agent in 2018, Boston didn't sign with the Arizona Cardinals until late July. He may have to wait just as long this year, but he's a veteran who deserves at least a one-year contract. The 26-year-old is adept in coverage and profiles as a solid starter who can patrol the deep middle of the field. The Cowboys, who didn't draft a safety until late into Day 3, should give Boston a call to compete with Xavier Woods opposite George Iloka.Nick Perry ➡️ Jets The Jets selected former Florida standout Jachai Polite in the third round, but are still in need of a boost to their pass rush. Perry battled injuries en route to just 1.5 sacks in nine contests last season, but he accumulated 18 combined sacks over the previous two campaigns. The former first-round pick, who is still just 29, would add experience and production to a relatively young group.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock had a lot at stake during the 2019 NFL Draft, his first with the team.Entering the draft with four selections in the first 35 picks, Mayock left with nine new players, including three from Clemson and one from Alabama - the two teams that met in the most recent College Football Playoff National Championship - and says the talent displayed in that powerhouse matchup left an impact on him."I felt it on the field before the game, these were the two best college programs in the country and have been for several years now," Mayock said, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer."And when you walk around on the field before the game and watch these guys warm up, and you do your body types, you’re taking notes - they look like two NFL teams. I said it to somebody, I don't remember who, and I remember thinking to myself, 'Man, if you just draft from these two teams, you're gonna do well, forget the rest of the country.'"I didn't consciously set out to make that happen. But we got more and more impressed with these Clemson kids, as we met them, as people. We loved the Alabama tailback. And it worked out pretty well from our perspective."In the draft, Oakland selected defensive end Clelin Ferrell, wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, and safety Trayvon Mullen from Clemson, and nabbed running back Josh Jacobs from Alabama.Many were surprised to see Ferrell selected fourth overall, but Mayock was intent on drafting him."At the end of the day, people act like the thought wouldn't occur to me to trade down and still get Cle," Mayock said. "He was our guy, OK? And whether we got him at 4, 8, 10, it didn’t matter. He was gonna be our guy."He’s a foundation player. And even more importantly, he’s a three-down defensive end who can stick his hand in the dirt and play on run downs and pass downs. He's not a guy who's going to be a designated pass-rusher. He’s in there on every snap. And he’s gonna set the tone for us, as far as these young guys are concerned. I couldn’t wait to get to that pick."After hiring Mayock following a 4-12 record last season, the Raiders will hope his draft strategy can lead to better results in 2019.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears waived kickers Redford Jones and John Baron II at the end of rookie camp on Sunday, trimming the list of contenders to fill the glaring hole on their roster.Eight kickers were invited to the camp, including four who attended on tryout deals.KickerRoster StatusChris BlewittSignedElliott FrySignedRedford JonesWaivedJohn BaronWaivedCasey BednarskiTryoutEmmit CarpenterTryoutSpencer EvansTryoutJustin YoonTryoutBaron was one of only two kickers to convert a 43-yard field-goal attempt at the end of practice Friday in a one-try-only drill. Spencer Evans also made the field goal.Cody Parkey, the Bears' kicker in 2018, was released earlier in the offseason. Parkey missed a 43-yard field goal at the end of the fourth quarter in Chicago's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The footage has since gone viral.Then-NFL draft prospect, and physical specimen, D.K. Metcalf opted to walk into his combine meeting with the Seahawks without a shirt on. It prompted Seattle's 67-year-old head coach Pete Carroll to take his own shirt off.The team shared a video of the hilarious meet-and-greet after Seattle selected Metcalf with a second-round pick in last week's draft.

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur offered his support to sixth-round draft pick Corey Ballentine after the former Washburn cornerback was involved in a shooting on April 27, just hours following his selection.Shurmur admitted, however, that he doesn't know how Ballentine is doing physically since the incident."We have not seen him yet. He got shot in the (glute) so I don't know," Shurmur said."I am really disappointed that he was the victim of a crime. He is a great young man. We got to know him really well through the draft process. ... It is very unfortunate that he was a victim of a crime. That could happen to any of us. We are here for him."Ballentine's former college teammate, Dwane Simmons, was killed in the shooting. Ballentine was released from hospital days after the incident and is expected to make a full recovery."Yes, that is what they are saying, but it might take a little bit of time," Shurmur said.Shurmur insisted the team will support its player as he goes through recovery and his friend's funeral."This is a unique situation. We want him to get full closure on his end. We are sensitive to that. This is a real-life situation. We want to make sure he gets full closure," Shurmur said. "It is May. We play in September. We want to make sure he gets done on that end what he needs to and gets the help that he needs."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Eli Manning is famous for his unflappable approach to life, and the New York Giants quarterback was apparently the only person to not have a strong reaction to the selection of his heir apparent, Daniel Jones."He's had no response," Shurmur said, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "I will say this again: I've never been around a person that can stay in the moment better than Eli. And I think that is something that is really, really unique about him. He's staying in the moment."After passing on Sam Darnold and Josh Allen with the No. 2 overall pick last year, the Giants drafted the former Duke quarterback with the first of their three first-round picks in the 2019 draft (sixth overall).General manager Dave Gettleman hinted after the draft that New York could follow the Aaron Rodgers-Brett Favre model by sitting Jones for multiple years behind Manning, who Gettleman has insisted has years left in the tank despite a poor 2018 campaign.The 38-year-old finished 21st in passer rating, 25th in ESPN's QBR metric, and 31st out of 38 qualifying quarterbacks in Pro Football Focus' grading system. Manning will also be without his top weapon from the last five seasons, Odell Beckham Jr., who was traded to the Cleveland Browns after racking up nearly 5,500 receiving yards to start his NFL career.Shurmur believes Manning is primed to surprise in 2019 despite the drama surrounding the Beckham and Jones decisions."He's training to play and have a terrific season," Shurmur said. "He looks really good out here throwing and moving, doing all the things necessary. It's his second year in our system. So he knows what he's doing better than some of the guys teaching it."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bobby Wagner said Saturday he wants to retire as a member of the Seattle Seahawks but revealed they've yet to discuss an extension ahead of a contract year for the All-Pro linebacker."I'm preparing like this is my last year as a Seahawk," Wagner told NFL Network's Omar Ruiz. "If it is, I want to make sure I go out with a bang and make sure I give the city something to remember."Wagner, who's representing himself in negotiations, added he understands "it's a business."The Seahawks had three key players to extend entering this offseason: quarterback Russell Wilson, franchise-tagged defensive end Frank Clark, and Wagner.Wilson, the team's top priority, inked a four-year deal worth an NFL-record $35 million per season in mid-April; later in the month, Clark was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a first-round pick and was immediately handed $105 million over five years.The Pro Bowl inside linebacker will likely command a contract toward the top of the market after racking up 916 total tackles in just seven seasons. The New York Jets' prized free-agent acquisition, C.J. Mosley, is currently the highest-paid player at the position, earning a market-resetting $17 million a year.Before Mosley inked his deal with New York - and potentially complicated negotiations between Seattle and Wagner - Luke Kuechly's $12.36 million annually topped all inside linebackers, according to Over The Cap. Wagner sat in second place with a deal averaging $10.75 million.Wagner and fellow linebacker K.J. Wright are the lone remaining defensive stars from Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII-winning team.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.