The controversial outcome of January's NFC Championship Game is getting the film treatment."Get the Ref!" - a feature-length comedy about the missed pass-interference call in the New Orleans Saints' loss to the Los Angeles Rams - is in development by Prior Military Productions, according to Mike Scott of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.The Hollywood-based company said in a news release that Ed Helms is in talks to star in the lead role, with Danny DeVito set to play "a Cajun sheriff." The company also plans to have former and current NFL players appear in the film and hopes to convince commissioner Roger Goodell to make a cameo.The script was written by a U.S. military veteran and centers around a group of fans who set out to get revenge on the official who missed the call and ultimately cost the Saints a trip to Super Bowl LIII. Producers are aiming to have the film released as early as Thanksgiving 2019."It's all in good humor," Prior Military Productions president Joanne Busch said in the news release.The missed call sparked plenty of backlash against the NFL in the form of petitions, billboards, and lawsuits. The NFL's president of football operations, Troy Vincent, announced earlier in March that the league will consider adding a video official to crews in order to correct egregious mistakes.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his sixth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition.Scroll down to see his updated 2019 rankings for both standard and PPR leagues. Rookies will be added following the NFL draft in April.Standard

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has officially come out of retirement, as the Washington Redskins announced Friday they have signed the veteran cornerback.Rodgers-Cromartie retired this past October while with the Oakland Raiders. He played in seven games before stepping away from the league.The Arizona Cardinals selected the athletic cornerback 16th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants before joining the Raiders.The 32-year-old will likely compete with Fabian Moreau, Greg Stroman, Danny Johnson, and 2018 supplemental draft pick Adonis Alexander for snaps in Washington's secondary behind starters Josh Norman and Quinton Dunbar.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Post contains coarse languageMichael Bennett's trade to the New England Patriots was made official Thursday, and younger brother Martellus Bennett seems eager to help him get acclimated to his new team.Martellus, who spent the entire 2016 season and part of the 2017 campaign with the Patriots, took to Instagram to congratulate Michael and gave him a rundown of what he can expect from Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and the rest of the team."I know there's a lot of pressure to come in a city after I've left my mark of awesomeness there, but just be yourself and they'll love (you) almost as much as they loved me," Martellus wrote.

The New England Patriots released Adrian Clayborn after one season, the defensive end announced Friday.Clayborn had one year remaining on his contract, but he asked to become a free agent.The veteran defender was a key cog in the Patriots' front-four rotation, accumulating 2.5 sacks and helping the team capture Super Bowl LIII.A first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2011, Clayborn also played two seasons for the Atlanta Falcons.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL has suspended Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt eight games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.In a statement, the league announced it had banned Hunt for his actions in two separate events. The first stemmed from an incident where he pushed and kicked a woman in a Cleveland hotel in February 2018, and the second from an altercation at an Ohio resort last June."I want to again apologize for my actions last year," Hunt said. "I know that my behavior hurt a lot of people, and I again apologize to them. I respect the league’s decision on discipline, and I appreciate the time I spent with Commissioner Goodell last week. I'm grateful for my time with the Browns over the last month and thankful to all the people in the organization that have welcomed me. I also appreciate all of the support I received from my union through this process. My commitment to earning the trust of the league, my teammates, the organization and this community through my actions will continue, and I understand there is a lot of hard work ahead of me before I’m able to fully return to playing the game I love."The running back was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in December after the 2018 video surfaced revealing his altercation with the woman. He signed with the Browns in February despite the team knowing a lengthy ban was forthcoming.Hunt's agency announced the 23-year-old would not appeal his suspension.He'll forfeit $303,529 of his $645,000 base salary with the Browns, according to ESPN's Field Yates, with a chance to earn $200,000 in roster bonuses upon his return. The ball carrier will then be a restricted free agent in 2020.A versatile running back, Hunt rushed for 2,151 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding 79 catches for 833 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in two seasons with Kansas City.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Opportunity is everything in fantasy football. If a player can't get on the field, they won't have a chance to produce on your roster.The following depth charts, which will be updated throughout the offseason, are designed to give fantasy owners insight into the players who are projected for starting roles, as well as the backups who are next in line in case of injury or ineffectiveness.These depth charts reflect a combination of current rosters and projected fantasy value. They are not directly based on official team depth charts.Fantasy Depth Charts

Landon Collins grew up idolizing Sean Taylor, and he could get a chance to honor him with the Washington Redskins.Collins, who signed a reported six-year, $84-million contract as a free agent, wore No. 21 with the New York Giants. The safety said he'd love to continue wearing the number if the team and Taylor's family approve."It would be an honor if the family would allow me to (wear No. 21)," Collins said, according NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "I hope, I hope, that's big shoes to fill."Taylor was killed in November 2007 at just 24 years old. No Redskin has worn No. 21 since.After officially signing with Washington, Collins was presented a signed Taylor jersey by team owner Dan Snyder.

Winning in March doesn't necessarily correlate to winning in September, but it's hard not to feel optimistic after a triumphant free agency.These five teams emerged from the opening stages of free agency with the most improved rosters - at least on paper:Oakland RaidersThe Raiders made splashes early and often, ensuring their final season in Oakland will be one to remember. Head coach Jon Gruden and new general manager Mike Mayock teamed up to land Antonio Brown, arguably the best receiver in football, and only surrendered a pair of mid-round draft picks to do so. They also made much-needed upgrades to the offensive line and defensive secondary.Notable additions:PlayerPositionAcquired viaContractAntonio BrownWRTrade3/$50.1MTyrell WilliamsWRFA4/$44MTrent BrownOTFA4/$66MLamarcus JoynerSFA4/$42MJohnathan Hankins*DTFA2/$8.5M*Re-signed with teamCleveland BrownsGeneral manager John Dorsey did the unthinkable, prying superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants without giving up multiple first-round picks. The Browns traded away standout guard Kevin Zeitler but have enough depth along the offensive line to handle the loss. Cleveland also beefed up its defensive front and suddenly appears poised to overtake its AFC North rivals after years in the divisional cellar.Notable additions:PlayerPositionAcquired viaContractOdell Beckham Jr.WRTrade5/$90M (signed Aug. 2018)Olivier VernonDETrade5/$85M (signed March 2016)Sheldon RichardsonDTFA3/$39MAdarius TaylorLBFA2/$15MDemetrius HarrisTEFA2/$6MGreg Robinson*OTFA1/$7M*Re-signed with teamBuffalo BillsThe Bills had a sneaky-good free agency, addressing their top needs without compromising future financial flexibility. Buffalo may not be ready to challenge the AFC powerhouses quite yet, but it improved the talent level around second-year quarterback Josh Allen. The Bills also kept the bulk of last year's No. 2-ranked defense intact.Notable additions:PlayerPositionAcquired viaContractMitch MorseCFA4/$44MJohn BrownWRFA3/$27MCole BeasleyWRFA4/$29MFrank GoreRBFA1/$2MTy NsekheOLFA2/$14.5MTyler KroftTEFA3/$18.8MAndre RobertsKR/PRFAUndisclosedGreen Bay PackersCheeseheads rejoiced as the Packers finally bucked their frustrating trend of passivity in free agency. Green Bay shored up its defense with three new starters and added depth to an offensive line that's been ravaged by injuries in recent seasons. There's still time to add offensive weapons for Aaron Rodgers, whether it's through free agency, the trade market, or the draft.Notable additions:PlayerPositionAcquired viaContractPreston SmithLBFA4/$52MZa'Darius SmithLBFA4/$66MAdrian AmosSFA4/$47MBilly TurnerOLFA4/$28MNew York JetsThe Jets entered free agency with loads of cap space and used it to land Le'Veon Bell and C.J. Mosley, two of the biggest fish in the pool. They also acquired offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele, who could turn out to be a steal if he's over the injuries that hampered him last year. New York lost a verbal commitment from Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr but still came away with a strong haul.Notable additions:PlayerPositionAcquired viaContractLe'Veon BellRBFA4/$52.5MC.J. MosleyLBFA5/$85MJamison CrowderWRFA3/$28.5MKelechi OsemeleGTrade5/$58M (signed March 2016)Josh BellamyWRFA2/$7MHenry Anderson*DTFA3/$25.2MDarryl Roberts*CBFA3/$18M*Re-signed with teamCopyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Teddy Bridgewater will re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, a source told Dianna Russini of ESPN.He'll receive a one-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $7.25 million and a maximum value of $12.5 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The free-agent quarterback was courted by the Miami Dolphins and reportedly visited the AFC East team Wednesday but ultimately opted to return to New Orleans as Drew Brees' potential successor.The young passer appeared to confirm his return on Twitter:

Le'Veon Bell has finally put pen to paper on a contract that will allow the two-time All-Pro running back to return to football with the New York Jets.Speaking on a conference call with Jets media on Thursday night, Bell insisted he has no regrets about his oft-criticized decision to sit out the entire 2018 season rather than sign a second consecutive one-year franchise tag with the Pittsburgh Steelers."I think the decision I made was (one) I'd do all over again. I don't regret anything that happened. Who can say what would happen? If I go out and play on a one-year franchise tag, if I get hurt would I be in this position today?" Bell said, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY."The fact that I took last year off, it sucked having to watch football, but at the same time in December and January, it was the best my body felt in my entire life," he added.With the freedom to sign with the team of his choosing, Bell said everything seemed to line up for a move to New York."When the season ended, the stars kind of aligned for the Jets. It was my favorite team growing up. They needed an RB. Everyone was talking about it. In my head, that's where I wanted to go," he said.Hoping to allay concerns about his playing shape, the 6-foot-1, 225-pounder said he's been working out five days a week since December and expects to be in football shape for OTAs.The addition of Bell should bolster a Jets running game that finished 26th in 2018, and it's expected to do wonders for franchise quarterback Sam Darnold."I'm looking forward to being ... his security blanket," Bell said, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Anthony Barr had a change of heart.The four-time Pro Bowl linebacker agreed Monday to sign with the New York Jets after spending the first five years of his career in Minnesota. By Tuesday, he had backed out of the deal to return to the Vikings."Crazy couple of days for me. Crazy year, really," Barr said at a Thursday press conference."Monday was one of the worst days of my life," he continued. "It was a crazy day."I just followed my heart. I did what I wanted to do at the end of the day and I'm happy with it. I feel so much better than I did 48, 72 hours ago."The 26-year-old said the "terrible" free-agent process was filled with drama. He gave his agent the OK to sign with the Jets but immediately felt poorly about the decision to leave Minnesota."This is where I want to be. This is my home," he explained. "It just felt right. This is where my heart was, this is where it's always been, and this is where it always will be."Barr's uncertainty and eventual decision to stay with the Vikings occurred during the NFL's two-day negotiating period when teams are permitted to contact potential free agents through their agents. Agreements could only be finalized as of Wednesday afternoon.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants moved quickly to replace departed star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., agreeing to terms Thursday with Golden Tate.Tate's agency announced the agreement. The veteran signed a four-year contract worth $37.5 million with $23 million fully guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Giants secured the 30-year-old's services one day after they officially traded Beckham to the Cleveland Browns.Giants general manager Dave Gettleman assured fans after trading Beckham, a prolific pass-catcher in the prime of his career, that the club was still determined to field a winning team in 2019."You can win while you build a roster," he said. "We do have a plan, and this is a part of it."Tate comes to New York as one of the best possession receivers in the NFL. He was widely viewed as the top player at his position available in free agency.The Notre Dame product posted 795 yards and four touchdowns last season, though he was on pace to eclipse 1,000 yards before the Detroit Lions shipped him to the Philadelphia Eagles at the trade deadline.He'll lead a Giants receiving core that also includes slot man Sterling Shepard and tight end Evan Engram.Tate has split his nine-year career between the Eagles, Lions, and Seattle Seahawks.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After revamping their wide receiver corps by bringing in Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams, the Oakland Raiders have released Jordy Nelson after one season, the team announced Thursday.Nelson signed a two-year, $14.2-million deal with the Raiders last offseason following 10 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.But the 33-year-old struggled to replicate his Packer form in Oakland, even after the Raiders shipped out Amari Cooper midway through the campaign. The veteran pass-catcher finished with 739 yards, the second-lowest total of his career as a starter, and found the end zone just three times.Nelson's place on the 2019 roster appeared to be assured after the Raiders pushed forward his bonus in December.

Terrell Suggs' 16-year tenure with the Baltimore Ravens came to a sudden end when he signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency.Introduced as a Cardinal for the first time Thursday, Suggs revealed the Ravens tried to re-sign the veteran linebacker and even extended a "handsome" offer."It was just time," Suggs said at a press conference. "That organization, that team is very special and dear to me, so is the Valley of the Sun. It feels good to be wearing Cardinal red now."The 36-year-old said a couple of other teams showed interest but added there was only one team he could see himself playing for if he wasn't returning to Baltimore."This is home," said the former Arizona resident and Arizona State alum.Suggs, a potential future Hall of Famer, will wear a new number on his new jersey. Cardinals pass-rusher Chandler Jones currently wears No. 55 and Suggs has conceded that Jones deserves to keep the digits.The Cardinals play the Ravens in Baltimore during the 2019 season.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign former New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor to a three-year contract worth up to $24 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Kansas City has a major hole on both edges of its defense after releasing Justin Houston and trading Dee Ford to the San Francisco 49ers. Both former Pro Bowlers were deemed poor fits in new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's system.Okafor posted 8.5 sacks over two seasons with New Orleans. He had a career-high eight sacks as a member of the Arizona Cardinals in 2014.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots tried to sign Cole Beasley and Adam Humphries before they inked deals with the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans, respectively, the two wideouts revealed during their individual introductory press conferences Thursday.Beasley named the Patriots, Bills, and Dallas Cowboys as the three finalists for his services, according to ESPN's Mike Rodak. The former Cowboy secured a four-year, $29-million contract from Buffalo.Humphries also acknowledged that the Patriots made a charge at him, but not before he had already verbally agreed to join the Titans on a four-year, $36-million pact. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer admitted it was a difficult decision to spurn the Patriots."When I committed to Tennessee, obviously I'm a man of my word, and I'm going to keep my word there. But it's tough," he said, according to Zack Cox of NESN. "It's a big decision, and it's a decision that will impact me for the rest of my life, so I obviously (put) a lot of thought into that. Having family around me was good. But once I committed to Tennessee, I was really excited to be a Titan and still am."The Patriots have just one established receiver under contract for 2019, making the position an urgent need for the defending Super Bowl champions.Patriots' WR depth chartPlayerAge2018 REC YDSJulian Edelman32850Phillip Dorsett26290Maurice Harris26304 (with Redskins)Bruce Ellington27224 (with Lions/Texans)Braxton Berrios*230*Spent entire 2018 season on injured reserveBeasley and Humphries are both noted slot specialists.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints have signed former New England Patriots defensive tackle Malcom Brown to a three-year contract, the club announced Thursday.The deal is worth $15 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Brown was a first-round pick of the Patriots in 2015. He served as an effective run-stuffer, but never developed into the pass-rusher New England thought he could be when the team selected him.The 25-year-old collected 39 tackles last year but failed to record a sack all season for the first time in his four-year career.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears are signing free-agent safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Clinton-Dix replaces Adrian Amos, who signed with the Green Bay Packers, in Chicago's secondary.The former first-round defensive back began the 2018 campaign in Green Bay, but was traded to Washington in October. The Redskins offered him a deal to remain with the team, but he ultimately moved on.The former Pro Bowler will slide in next to former Alabama teammate Eddie Jackson in a stout secondary that ranked No. 3 against the pass last year. He's equally adept in pass coverage and run defense.Clinton-Dix amassed 79 tackles, one sack, three interceptions, and two forced fumbles in 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Despite watching Joe Flacco get benched in 2018, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway believes the 34-year-old quarterback still has plenty left in the tank.With Denver's trade for the longtime Baltimore Ravens pivot finally official, Elway offered insight into why the veteran passer was targeted."We really feel like Joe has a lot of football left in him," Elway told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. "(Former Broncos coach) Gary (Kubiak) was with him three or four years in Baltimore in his system and was very successful with that. So we thought that with the availability and what the compensation was (a 2019 fourth-round pick), that Joe was going to be a very good fit for us."He's played under the center, his arm strength is still great, he can still throw the ball downfield, a he's a guy who's won," Elway continued. "He's proven he can win in this league and has a tremendous amount of experience. So at 34 years old, we thought he was just going into his prime, so we're excited that Joe is here."Though Flacco is experienced - he's started 163 games over the last 11 seasons - his level of play appears to have declined in recent years.YearStartsCompletion %Passing YardsTDINTQB RatingYards per Attempt20161664.94317201552.76.420171664.13141181349.85.72018961.2246512658.76.5The former Super Bowl MVP was benched for rookie first-rounder Lamar Jackson last season after the Ravens went 4-5 through nine games.Flacco has three years remaining on his current deal, and is fully expected to open the 2019 season as Denver's starting quarterback.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Cleveland Browns fan's excitement over the acquisition of Odell Beckham Jr. on Tuesday night left one of his neighbors concerned about his well-being.Shaker Heights, Ohio, resident Corita Jackson told Melissa Reid of FOX 8 she had just arrived home from picking up groceries when she saw 17-year-old Robert Stewart, who lives across the street from her, screaming and flailing his arms. Thinking something was wrong, she called 911.When police arrived, Stewart told them he was celebrating the Browns' trade for Beckham.

In addition to agreeing to a deal with the New York Jets on Wednesday, former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell also announced the release of a new mixtape, "Life's A Gamble."One song that may be of particular interest to Steelers fans is "Free At Last," which seemingly addresses Bell's contract dispute in Pittsburgh and his subsequent departure. Bell previously tweeted "free at last" after the Steelers announced last month that they wouldn't be tagging him."They don't want you at the table. They gonna put you through some bulls--- if they able," Bell raps on the track. "They gonna work you and work you and underpay you. I told them f--- it, I'm outtie, just like a naval."

David Njoku doesn't believe the new-look Cleveland Browns can be stopped in 2019.The tight end appeared on NFL Network Wednesday and reacted to his team's blockbuster trade for star receiver Odell Beckham Jr."This is huge for me, really," Njoku said, via NFL.com's Kevin Patra. "Because we have so much talent on offense, defenses won't know how to handle us. We're just so versatile. You can have me out wide. You can have Odell, Jarvis (Landry), (Rashard) Higgins, everybody, the running backs in the slot, out wide, everywhere. So no one's really sure of what we're doing."Beckham joins Njoku, quarterback Baker Mayfield, receiver Jarvis Landry, and running backs Nick Chubb and recently-signed Kareem Hunt on what looks to be a prolific scoring unit. Though there appears to be many mouths to feed, the second-year player doesn't foresee an issue on the field."It's competition," Njoku said. "Whoever's open gets the ball. We're a team, so we've got to see it as such. But at the end of the day, we've got to compete."Really the most important thing is to really ignore the noise," he continued. "Obviously, getting Odell, getting a bunch of players we got, there is so much noise going around saying we're going to do this, we're going to do that. We've really just got to focus on ball, our job."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets released running back Isaiah Crowell after one season, the team announced Thursday.Crowell was deemed expendable after the Jets officially signed star ball-carrier Le'Veon Bell. The team also appears set on using Elijah McGuire as Bell's backup.The 26-year-old Crowell gained 685 yards and scored six touchdowns for the Jets in 2018. He set the franchise's single-game rushing record with 219 yards in a Week 5 win over the Denver Broncos.Crowell began his career with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. He inked a three-year deal with New York worth $12 million last offseason.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The beginning of the NFL's new league year once again featured blockbuster trades and splashy signings.After sorting through all the madness leading up to and through the official start of free agency Wednesday afternoon, theScore's football staff teamed up to identify a few winners and losers.Winner: Player leverageEarly talk of Antonio Brown wanting out of Pittsburgh was largely dismissed. Trading a player of his caliber is typically a nonstarter, and any deal was going to leave the Steelers with $21 million in dead money against the cap.More importantly, this is the NFL, a league with minimally guaranteed deals designed to hold players hostage. Forcing trades is nearly impossible. Or so we thought.To make it happen, Brown went on a mission. He took any and all public opportunities to put the Steelers and their star quarterback on blast. Making the relationship seem unsalvageable and voicing his desire for a new contract likely ended the team's chances of getting anything substantial in return.Brown eventually got his way in a trade to the Raiders, which returned a third- and a fifth-round pick to Pittsburgh and once again made him the NFL's highest-paid receiver. It was the ultimate power move, as Brown exercised the kind of player leverage typically only seen in the NBA.Do other NFL stars now have a road map for getting out of similarly contentious situations? - Dan WilkinsLoser: Dave GettlemanGettleman has the once-historic Giants franchise destined for the NFL's basement.The general manager let Landon Collins, his best defensive player, walk in free agency. Then he dealt Olivier Vernon, his top pass-rusher, and inexplicably received pennies on the dollar in return for Odell Beckham Jr.Instead of keeping those core pieces, he decided to retain over-the-hill quarterback Eli Manning and sign aging veteran Antoine Bethea. Gettleman did add Kevin Zeitler and Jabrill Peppers to the mix, but his team lacks long-term direction and any offensive firepower beyond Saquon Barkley.Beckham may have been deemed a headache, but the Browns didn't give up nearly enough for a top-three receiver. Giants fans won't trust Gettleman's word moving forward. - Mike AlessandriniWinner: BrownsA trifecta of marquee acquisitions has the long-suffering Browns primed to claim AFC North supremacy in the near future - possibly even in 2019.Beckham should help accelerate the development of quarterback Baker Mayfield, who finished his 2018 rookie campaign on a torrid pace. On the other side of the ball, Vernon and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson give Cleveland a scary front four.Better yet, the Steelers spent the early portion of free agency self-destructing, while the Cincinnati Bengals did nothing of significance, leaving the Baltimore Ravens as the only threatening team in the division. - Alex ChippinLoser: JaguarsOne way or another, the Jaguars were going to get a quarterback this offseason, as the time had come to move on from the Blake Bortles mistake. However, it's tough to get on board with going all-in on Nick Foles.Jacksonville was faced with the prospect of a significant dead-money hit for cutting Bortles. So, the team made a series of cuts (Malik Jackson, Tashaun Gipson, Carlos Hyde, Jermey Pernell) to create cap space. The Jaguars then blew the majority of that space on Foles with a four-year, $88-million deal, even though no other team was seriously linked to the pivot.When Foles proves to be little more than a replacement-level quarterback who benefited from a tremendous situation in Philadelphia, Tom Coughlin and Co. will wish they'd saved that money and waited for the draft. - Dan WilkinsWinner: Aaron RodgersAfter forcing their quarterback to carry the franchise for years, the Green Bay Packers finally gave Rodgers some help through free agency.The Packers inked a trio of defensive stalwarts - safety Adrian Amos and edge defenders Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith - to shore up an inconsistent unit and take pressure off Rodgers as the two-time MVP approaches the twilight of his career. A functional defense, coupled with a more creative offense under new head coach Matt LaFleur, should lead Green Bay back into contention in the NFC next season. - Alex ChippinLoser: SteelersThe Steelers saw two generational offensive talents leave in the span of four days. The front office and die-hard fans can try to justify losing All-Pros Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell, but it's tough to envision a better short-term future without them.Take into account the return for both players (one third-round pick, one fifth-round pick, and potentially a compensatory pick for Bell), the offensive machine the Cleveland Browns are assembling within the division, and the additions of Earl Thomas and Mark Ingram to the hated Baltimore Ravens - indeed, the Steel City had a truly awful week. - Michael McClymontWinner: Derek CarrIs Derek Carr the Raiders' long-term answer under center? That question will likely be the defining storyline of the team's 2019 season, and head coach Jon Gruden made sure his quarterback won't have any excuses.Carr will now be throwing to a superstar in Antonio Brown and a great second option in Tyrell Williams. Trent Brown, and not the raw Kolton Miller, will be protecting his blind side.The sixth-year passer has already been mentioned in trade rumors this offseason, and even if those whispers are unfounded, 2019 is the last season in his deal that contains significant guaranteed money.It's a true make-or-break year for Carr, but he likely couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect free-agency period ahead of the campaign. - Jack BrowneLoser: ColtsThis was meant to be the year the Indianapolis Colts would capitalize on their enviable $100-plus-million in cap space and splash cash all over the free-agent market. Instead, it's been all quiet in Indy. The Colts stayed out of the Le'Veon Bell sweepstakes, ignored the talented pass-rush and safety markets, and have only signed breakout corner Pierre Desir and wideout Devin Funchess to date. Perhaps general manager Chris Ballard deserves the benefit of the doubt as a result of his proven track record of building through the draft, but the foundation is set. It's time to start decorating. - Michael McClymontWinner: SafetiesA year after safeties Kenny Vaccaro, Tre Boston, Mike Mitchell, and Eric Reid all had to wait well past the start of free agency before signing one-year, $1.5-million-or-less deals, the 2019 frenzy opened with Landon Collins landing a six-year, $84-million contract from the Washington Redskins. Meanwhile, Adrian Amos and Earl Thomas both signed four-year agreements for $37 million and $55 million, respectively. And Tyrann Mathieu, a season after his one-year prove-it deal, inked a three-year, $42-million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.Although we can only speculate about why the safety market is suddenly prospering, it may be related to NFL defenses allowing 6,867 more yards and 106 more touchdowns through the air last season than in 2017. - Karan GillCopyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

George R.R. Martin is experiencing what he calls a "Big Blue nightmare" following the New York Giants' decision to trade star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns.The "Game of Thrones" author and Giants fan shared his thoughts on the trade in a blog post on his website titled "Kill Me Now.""I've been watching and rooting for the G-Men since 'the Greatest Game Ever Played' in 1958," Martin wrote."Beckham was not only the best receiver on today's Giants, but he was the best receiver this storied NFL franchise has EVER had in their long history, and probably the best receiver they will ever have. They are certainly not going to replace him with the 17th overall pick in the forthcoming draft."Martin also took issue with the Giants trading defensive tackle Damon Harrison during the 2018 season, allowing safety Landon Collins to walk away in free agency this winter, and shipping pass-rusher Olivier Vernon off to the Browns with Beckham."No way that any team can replace its best wideout, its best pass-rusher, its best safety, and its best run-stuffer in one year, two years, three years," he wrote. "I thought the last two seasons were rough for Giants fans. Next year is going to make them look like the good old days."Someone pinch me. I am having a Big Blue nightmare."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Antonio Brown has big plans with the Oakland Raiders.During his introductory press conference on Wednesday, the star wide receiver expressed excitement for a fresh start and said his personal goal is to break the NFL's record for career catches."My goal really is to catch Jerry Rice," Brown said, according to ESPN's Paul Gutierrez. "Playing with a guy like coach (Jon) Gruden, obviously, he knows what it takes to keep me upright and fresh. Keep me out there for a long time so it's a challenge every year to prove my love for the game. I'm just taking it one year at a time."Obviously, my goal in the back of my mind is to catch Jerry Rice. Every year, I have to prove my love. This year I'm out here to prove my love."Brown, who was officially acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, currently sits 28th on the NFL's all-time receptions list with 837, but is still 712 shy of Rice's 1,549.The 30-year-old Brown added that he's eager to be a vocal leader on his new squad."My plan is to get around here, get in the room, start holding guys accountable, let them know it's a certain type of standard here now that we got to uphold," he said. "Receivers, we need an accountability system - drops, (being) late, fines, missed routes, missed sights. We're going to hold each other accountable; and if you don't fall in that accountability, you get fined."And so when (quarterback) Derek Carr walks in the room, he sees all the receivers - this guy owes this, this guy owes this - so everyone has that accountability factor. Because if everyone's held accountable, we've got to be at a certain standard. So I'm just here to set certain standards, hold guys accountable, and just uplift the tradition of - it's unacceptable to accept not our best."Brown, a four-time first-team All-Pro selection, averaged 114 catches and 1,524 yards over the last six seasons. No receiver in Raiders history has reached either of those marks in a single campaign.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing linebacker K.J. Wright to a two-year contract worth up to $15 million, the linebacker told ESPN's Josina Anderson.Wright has spent his entire eight-year career with the Seahawks after he was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He's emerged as a stable presence next to All-Pro Bobby Wagner, and is equally adept in run defense and pass coverage.The 29-year-old missed 11 games in 2018 after suffering a knee injury in the preseason. He amassed 23 tackles in five starts.With the signing, Seattle has retained all three starting linebackers from last season after reportedly agreeing to terms with Mychal Kendricks on Wednesday.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The PIttsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Donte Moncrief have agreed to a 2-year contract, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.Moncrief spent 2018 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He caught 48 passes for 668 yards, with three touchdowns.With Antonio Brown traded to Oakland, Moncrief will have an opportunity behind JuJu Smith-Schuster.Moncrief's 25 and spent the first four years of his career with Indianapolis, after the Colts drafted him in the third round in 2014.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized Wednesday for posting a video on Instagram showing him driving 105 mph.The post has been removed from Instagram but was uploaded on TMZ.

Minutes after reportedly landing Earl Thomas, the Baltimore Ravens made another huge splash in free agency.Former New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram officially signed a three-year contract with Baltimore on Wednesday. The deal will pay Ingram $15 million, according to ESPN's Dianna Russini and Adam Schefter.Ingram will lead a Ravens running game that emerged as the league's best after Lamar Jackson was inserted as the starter midway through last season.A 2011 first-round pick, Ingram was part of one of the most effective one-two backfield punches alongside Alvin Kamara for the past two seasons.Ingram posted 1,000-yard campaigns in 2016 and 2017. He racked up 645 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games last season after serving a four-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars paid top dollar to answer their questions at quarterback.Jacksonville officially announced on Wednesday the free-agent signing of former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles to a four-year, $88-million contract with $50 million in guarantees. While some have questioned whether the Jaguars were the only bidder at the table for Foles' services, head coach Doug Marrone highlighted the significance of bringing aboard a proven winner."When you make moves like that at the quarterback position, it gives the team a chance," Marrone said Wednesday, according to Jaguars.com's John Oehser. "You have someone that has the experience, someone that has leadership, someone that really has proven to some extent that he has done it on the big stage and can handle that."Foles takes over the starting quarterback role from Blake Bortles, who was released Wednesday evening.Although Foles is a 30-year-old quarterback on the back half of his career, it seems the Jaguars have no qualms about handing him the keys to the franchise."We really think his best days are ahead of him," Marrone said. "He's really played well of late and we're excited to have him (be) part of our team."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants' trades of Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon to the Cleveland Browns were made official on Wednesday, prompting general manager Dave Gettleman to release a statement on the surprise moves.Gettleman had a message for Giants fans who may wonder about the team's ability to compete on Sundays."You can win while you build a roster. We do have a plan, and this is a part of it," Gettleman said, according to Michael Eisen of Giants.com.He expressed excitement over the additions of Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, and two draft picks. He also wished the two departed fan favorites the best in their new locale."The New York Football Giants would like to thank Odell Beckham Jr. for his contributions," Gettleman said. "We truly wish him well in Cleveland, and we want to wish (Vernon) the best and nothing but success for both of them."Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers are signing running back Tevin Coleman to a two-year contract worth $10 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Coleman will reunite with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, who was his offensive coordinator with the Atlanta Falcons from 2016 to 2017.The 25-year-old started 14 games in 2018 after Devonta Freeman was lost to injury. He racked up a career-high 800 yards and averaged 4.8 yards per carry, which was tied for the 15th-best mark in the NFL last season, according to ESPN.Coleman's arrival likely puts the future of Jerick McKinnon, San Francisco's prized free-agent addition last season, into question.McKinnon tore his ACL in September after inking a four-year, $30-million deal. His 2019 salary will become fully guaranteed on April 1, according to Over The Cap, and his release would incur a $6-million dead money hit.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Redskins released linebacker Zach Brown on Wednesday.Brown spent the last two seasons in Washington and led the team in tackles in 2017. He tallied 96 stops, two forced fumbles, and one sack last year.The veteran defender is equally adept in run defense and pass coverage, but Washington was strapped for cash after reportedly signing safety Landon Collins to a six-year, $84-million deal.Brown's release clears $5.75 million against the salary cap.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is visiting the Miami Dolphins' training facility on Wednesday, a source told The Boston Globe's Ben Volin.The New Orleans Saints were thought to be bringing Bridgewater back on a deal, but reports of an agreement were premature, Volin added.Miami reportedly made a strong push for Bridgewater before reports surfaced he was re-signing with the Saints.It was reported last month the Dolphins were hoping to find a replacement for 2018 starter Ryan Tannehill this offseason.Bridgewater, a former first-round pick, served as Drew Brees' backup in 2018 after the New York Jets traded him and a sixth-round pick to New Orleans for a third-rounder.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders continued their free-agent spending Wednesday, as wide receiver Tyrell Williams intends to sign with the team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Williams will receive a four-year deal worth $44 million, with a max value of $47 million and $22 million in guarantees, added Schefter, citing a source.The 27-year-old adds size and athleticism to Oakland's improved receiving corps. The team recently completed a blockbuster trade for former Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown.Williams caught 41 passes for 653 yards and five touchdowns in 2018. He thrived in a larger role during the 2016 season, accumulating 1,059 receiving yards.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs have released five-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry, the team announced Wednesday.Berry was just two seasons into the six-year, $78-million extension he inked in 2017. Heel injuries limited him to two regular-season games last year."We continually evaluate every aspect of our football team and we came to the decision that it was in our best interest to release Eric," Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said in a statement. "Knowing what Eric has meant to this organization and this city made this an incredibly difficult decision. We wish him nothing but the best."The release comes as the Chiefs prepare to sign former Houston Texans safety Tyrann Mathieu to a three-year, $42-million contract.Berry spent nine campaigns in Kansas City but major injuries and a Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis in 2014 wiped out almost four of them.

The Baltimore Ravens took a massive step toward restoring their top-ranked defense by signing star safety Earl Thomas, the team announced Wednesday.Thomas will receive a four-year, $55-million contract that includes $32 million fully guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Baltimore made the move after watching safety Eric Weddle, linebacker C.J. Mosley, and pass-rushers Terrell Suggs and Za'Darius Smith all leave their No. 1 defense in free agency.Thomas spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Seattle Seahawks, where he established himself as the league's gold standard for safeties. He had a falling out with Seahawks brass last year, as he failed to land the long-term extension he sought and was forced to play out his contract year.Thomas then fractured his leg early in the season, ending his campaign after just four games. He flipped off his own sideline as he was carted off the field in Arizona.

The Carolina Panthers have re-signed right tackle Daryl Williams to a one-year contract worth about $6 million, a source told Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer.Williams was the top player at his position still available on the market.The 26-year-old was limited to one game last season, spending most of the year recovering from a knee injury. Williams started all 16 games for the Panthers in 2017.Carolina drafted the Oklahoma product in the fourth round of the 2015 draft.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Adrian Peterson isn't done yet.The free-agent running back told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he'll be re-signing with the Washington Redskins on a two-year contract.Peterson's expected to earn $8 million across the two years of his deal, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The future Hall of Famer signed with Washington prior to the 2018 campaign following a number of injuries to the team's running backs. He then accumulated 1,042 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in his 12th NFL season.Peterson, a four-time All-Pro selection, is expected to back up sophomore rusher Derrius Guice in 2019. Guice was drafted in the second round last year, but missed the entire campaign after tearing his ACL in the first preseason contest.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts are re-signing cornerback Pierre Desir to a three-year contract, according to Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Desir's deal is worth $25 million and contains $12 million in guaranteed money, a source told Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star.The 28-year-old had a breakout campaign for a much-improved Colts defense after signing a one-year prove-it deal last offseason, racking up 79 total tackles, eight pass defenses, and one interception.Desir is only the second major signing by the cap-rich Colts this offseason, who also reportedly inked wide receiver Devin Funchess to a one-year pact worth up to $13 million.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pro Bowl kicker Jason Myers is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks on a four-year contract worth between $15 million and 16 million, a source told ESPN's Dianna Russini.Myers was one of the NFL's most efficient kickers in 2018, converting 33 of 36 field-goal attempts and six of seven from 50-plus yards for the New York Jets. He was then named to his first career Pro Bowl.The Seahawks have struggled to find stability at the kicker position over the last two seasons. Blair Walsh converted just 72.4 percent of his field goals in 2017, and Sebastian Janikowski battled injuries and inconsistency throughout 2018.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers and quarterback Tyrod Taylor have agreed to a two-year contract, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Taylor joins the Bolts after spending one season with the Cleveland Browns, where he was benched early in the campaign for No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield. The 29-year-old will slot in behind Philip Rivers on the Chargers' depth chart.Prior to his brief stint with the Browns, Taylor spent three years with the Bills, leading Buffalo to the playoffs in 2017 for the first time since 1999. However, he was traded to Cleveland after throwing for 2,799 yards, 14 touchdowns, and only four interceptions during the season.Taylor threw for 473 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions over four appearances with the Browns.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone breaks down the most notable free-agent signings and the recent blockbuster trades.Topics include:

The start of NFL free agency has not disappointed this year.Along with numerous players signing lucrative deals, we've already seen a fair share of blockbuster trades. Overall, the frenzy's offered bettors the opportunity to gauge how players on new teams will perform in 2019.Here are our five favorite wagers to consider:Devin Funchess (Colts) over 650.5 receiving yards (-115) and over 4.5 touchdowns (-130)There were some mixed reviews on the Indianapolis Colts' one-year, $13-million deal for Funchess, who totaled more than 550 receiving yards just once in four seasons with the Carolina Panthers. But in reality, this was a low-risk move for the cap-laden Colts, as they landed a 24-year-old receiver who can play opposite T.Y. Hilton.Funchess broke out in 2017 with 63 catches on 111 targets, 840 yards, and eight touchdowns - all career highs. He looked to be taking another step forward last year, but the Panthers' late-season spiral put a damper on the receiver's production. His first half compared to his second was night and day:First 8 gamesFinal 8 games36 catches-445 yards-3 TDs8 catches-104 yards-1 TDHilton will still be the WR1, but Colts quarterback Andrew Luck loves his secondary outlets. He turned tight end Jack Doyle into a weapon in 2016, rejuvenated Eric Ebron last season, and also targeted Chester Rogers 72 times in 2018. That's been the theme for Indianapolis' offense, which often relies on Hilton and a bunch of spare parts.Funchess doesn't figure to be a world-beater with the Colts, but he'll have all sorts of opportunities to make an impact and eclipse the totals.Nick Foles (Jaguars) over 12.5 interceptions (-115)Interceptions are somewhat volatile, especially with any quarterback on a new team alongside new players. But advanced metrics can help us identify which pivots are riskier than others, and Foles isn't exactly the conservative player he might appear to be. While he threw just two INTs over the course of seven games in 2017 and only three more in five contests last year, Foles actually tossed seven interceptable passes in '17 and five in '18. Whether it was luck or great chemistry with his receivers, Foles was fortunate to keep his interception count down. We think he'll surpass the listed number over a full 16 games.Odell Beckham Jr. (Browns) Over 1,100 receiving yards (-115)Beckham's projected for 89.5 catches and 1,100 yards, implying he'd be good for around 12.3 yards per catch - down from his career average of 14. But we don't think the newly acquired wide receiver is going to be used as a possession receiver in the Browns' offense, considering the team already has one of those in the form of Jarvis Landry.Meanwhile, quarterback Baker Mayfield averaged 8.8 yards per attempt under head coach Freddie Kitchens, which was a huge bump from the 6.6 per attempt he averaged during the first half of the season. Add in former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken as OC, and you'll see plenty of downfield shots in Cleveland, with Beckham as a staple in that department.John Brown (Bills) over 625.5 receiving yards (-115)Brown was an odd fit with the Baltimore Ravens. He served as a field-stretcher for a conservative Joe Flacco and then saw limited opportunities in a run-heavy scheme with rookie Lamar Jackson under center. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen likely needs a young receiver from the upcoming draft to grow with, but the addition of Brown is a nice start. Allen ranked No. 13 in the NFL in deep-pass attempts last season, while Brown averaged a whopping 17 yards per catch. The two should excel together in the foreseeable future.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.

Jason McCourty will be back with the New England Patriots in 2019, as the veteran cornerback is signing a two-year contract to remain with the Super Bowl champions, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.McCourty was acquired from the Cleveland Browns prior to last season and started 12 games for the Patriots. He recorded an interception and starred in coverage during the team's playoff run.The defensive back previously expressed interest in re-signing with New England to continue playing with his brother, Devin.The 31-year-old will once again compete for a starting spot opposite All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore in 2019.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers made a strong offer to Le'Veon Bell before the running back agreed to sign with the New York Jets, Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, told NFL Network's Maurice Jones-Drew.Bell reportedly accepted a four-year, $52.5-million offer from the Jets around midnight Wednesday, ending months of speculation about where he'd land in free agency.A laundry list of teams was linked to Bell, but the Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts were rumored to be the most serious contenders for his services.The 49ers signed running back Jerick McKinnon in free agency last year, though he suffered a season-ending knee injury before the campaign commenced. McKinnon is expected to be healthy entering the 2019 season.Bell sat out all of last season after refusing to sign the franchise tag handed to him by the Pittsburgh Steelers for the second straight year. The 27-year-old earned three Pro Bowl selections in five years with the Steelers.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they re-signed linebacker Preston Brown to a three-year contract on Wednesday.Brown's deal is worth up to $21 million, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Brown first signed with the Bengals last offseason and went on to play in seven games, recording 42 tackles and two interceptions. However, he ended the campaign on injured reserve with a knee injury.The 26-year-old spent the first four years of his career with the Buffalo Bills, who selected him in the third round of the 2014 draft. He led the NFL with 144 tackles in 2017.Copyright © 2019 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.