Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce liked the team's dog masks so much that he decided to get one engraved in his new Rolex watch.Kelce's brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, spoke about the bling during a recent appearance on the Viceland show "Desus & Mero.""He got the mask engraved in the Rollie," Travis said. "The thing is, my brother ... he's like a caveman. So for him to come out of nowhere and get a Rollie with that kind of - I was just like, 'What?!'"The German Shepherd masks were first sported by Lane Johnson and Chris Long, and became symbolic of the Eagles' underdog status during their Super Bowl run. Johnson also created T-shirts featuring him and Long in the masks, which helped raise more than $100,000 for the School District of Philadelphia.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Though the Seattle Seahawks released him in March, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman continues to show support for his former teammates.Appearing at a youth football camp in Richmond, Va., on Saturday, Sherman stood by current Seahawk Earl Thomas, arguing that the safety deserves to be paid as an elite NFL player."I think Earl Thomas deserves the money he's asking for," Sherman told NFL Network's Michael Robinson, according to NFL.com's Austin Knoblauch. "I think he deserves to be compensated as the top safety in the league. Whether Seattle does that or not is up to them."Seattle reportedly listened to at least two offers for the ball-hawking defensive back this offseason and sought a second-rounder for the six-time Pro Bowler, but general manager John Schneider said Thomas wants to stay despite the rumors. He's entering the last year of his contract.The Seahawks may be unwilling to pay a hefty price to retain Thomas' services, but Sherman believes that would be unwise."Obviously, (Thomas) plays at a high level and the defense doesn't really work without his contribution," Sherman said. "I think after a while you show a certain level of respect to your players who've put in the time."And he's been a great example of dedication and perseverance, and just incredible excellence. So obviously he deserves to get paid, but whether they pay him or not is up to them."Despite Thomas' importance, Seattle's numerous roster adjustments this offseason illustrate that the team is not afraid to part with veteran players. The former first-round pick will enter his ninth season with the Seahawks if he isn't traded or released prior to Week 1.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Johnny Manziel is a Hamilton Tiger-Cat, and the controversial quarterback said Saturday he isn't taking that lightly."I'm very thankful that they've given me a second chance, to be able to come up here. I'm very self-aware of the situation and what it is," Manziel told reporters at his introductory press conference. "I'm gonna have to earn my stripes up here. I'm gonna have to work extremely hard to do what I want, and that's come and play ... at a high level."After months of speculation about whether he would actually make the move up north, Manziel finally put pen to paper on a two-year contract with Hamilton.The former Cleveland Brown and Heisman Trophy winner has been out of professional football since March 2016, and has spent much of the last two years addressing his well-documented issues off the field. The 25-year-old will enter Tiger-Cats training camp below Jeremiah Masoli on the depth chart."I have a lot of respect for this league," said Manziel, who acknowledged he expects to encounter a learning curve before he's able to thrive in the CFL.

Saturday was supposed to belong to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but Johnny Manziel did his best to upstage the Royals by announcing his return to pro football on a two-year contract with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats.It didn't take long for #ComebackSZN to start trending. Here are some Manziel-related tweets worth checking out:An early glimpse of Johnny Football in his new team's threads

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams was arrested early Saturday morning for public intoxication after he crashed his Lamborghini into a light pole, the Frisco Police Department confirmed.Williams was released from jail Saturday afternoon on a $369 bond.Police are still investigating the incident and haven't yet decided whether to charge Williams with duty on striking a structure, fixture, or highway landscaping. Both potential charges are misdemeanors.The police department says it was alerted to the accident, which occurred near Cowboys headquarters, around 4:45 a.m. local time.Williams is recovering from a fractured foot and is expected to miss all offseason team activities as a result. The 28-year-old posted 53 receptions for 568 yards in 2017, the first season of a four-year, $17-million contract.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning won't face discipline from the NFL under its personal conduct policy after a memorabilia fraud lawsuit against him and the team was settled out of court."We monitored the situation and are satisfied that it is a civil matter that was resolved," a league spokesperson told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio via email.Manning and the Giants were accused of selling helmets falsely advertised as "game-worn." The quarterback denied any wrongdoing, and the lawsuit was settled May 14. Manning was never charged criminally.Crimes of dishonesty, including fraud, are punishable under the NFL's personal conduct policy.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Comeback season is officially on, as Johnny Manziel announced Saturday he'll sign a two-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League."Getting back to playing ball, that's what it comes down to, that's what I miss doing," the quarterback said in a video published by Barstool Sports.The former Heisman Trophy winner has been out of pro football for the last two years, using much of that time to address his well-documented issues off the field.He said it's still his goal to get back to the NFL, but he was advised by a handful of coaches to get playing time under his belt.Manziel appeared in 14 games over two seasons for the Cleveland Browns - the team that drafted him in the first round - between 2014 and 2015."We're excited to add Johnny Manziel to our roster, particularly getting it done now so that Johnny can join his new teammates and the coaching staff for a full training camp," Hamilton head coach June Jones said in a statement. "We feel like we've got an excellent group of quarterbacks, and the addition of Johnny only improves our football team."The 25-year-old Manziel also revealed he's signed an agreement with Barstool Sports and will produce a new podcast called "Comeback Szn" for the outlet. The first episode is available on iTunes - a snippet can be found below.

Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt has told Santa Fe High School that he intends to pay the funeral expenses for the victims of Friday's shooting, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, used a shotgun and a revolver to kill 10 people and wound 10 others at the Texas high school.Watt has been a highly active member of the community since arriving in Houston in 2011. He won last season's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award after raising more than $37 million for the Hurricane Harvey relief fund.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham has been the New York Giants' biggest star since he entered the league in 2014. But with hyped rookie running back Saquon Barkley set to join the offense, the pass-catcher will have to share the spotlight for the foreseeable future.Luckily, Beckham and Barkley had already developed a connection prior to the draft."We talked about it. We talked the Giants drafting me into existence," Barkley told NJ.com's Matt Lombardo. "When I used to hang out with Odell, I'd tell him; 'I'm going to be a Giant, I want to be a Giant, I want to be a part of that team.'"Beckham and Barkley worked out together during the latter's days at Penn State and have grown closer since the dynamic back was selected No. 2 overall by the Giants.While the duo is likely to draw the majority of the attention - from both the media and opposing defenses - throughout the upcoming season, the rookie was quick to point out that the Giants are far more than just their two young offensive stars."I do believe that we can have an impact on this league. But, when I say 'we,' it's never just Odell, and me. It's not just the Saquon-and-Odell duo. It's not the Saquon show," Barkley said. "That wide receiving corps around Odell is extremely talented. You have a great quarterback. You have a great stable of running backs."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Vincent Jackson confirmed his retirement from the NFL on Friday.Jackson's agent said his client is "very happily retired" from the NFL after sitting out all of 2017, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.The 35-year-old apparently intended to keep playing prior to last year, but this offseason, several teams took him off their free-agent boards.Jackson starred for the then-San Diego Chargers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over 12 years, racking up six 1,000-yard seasons. He finishes his career with 540 catches for 9,080 yards and 57 touchdowns.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Organized team activities are upon us, and all 32 teams are excited about their offseason additions and ascending young players.Unfortunately, not everyone can finish 16-0. A number of teams will be moving in the wrong direction in 2018. As an intriguing offseason comes to a close, a handful of coaches will be scavenging their roster in an effort to replace talented departures.Here are four teams whose optimism may be unwarranted, and their questionable spring transactions could result in a decline this upcoming season.Buffalo BillsThe Bills' 2017 campaign was a success by all accounts. First-year head coach and general manager duo Sean Dermott and Brandon Beane led Buffalo to their first playoff appearance since 1999 despite a season-long quarterback controversy and new-look defense. Bills Mafia's playoff euphoria may be short-lived, however, as the team may decline before they progress further.McDermott's biggest hit this spring came on the offensive line. The Bills traded left tackle Cordy Glenn to the Cincinnati Bengals, and saw both Eric Wood and Richie Incognito retire. While Dion Dawkins played well as a rookie replacing an injured Glenn, losing three key offensive linemen in one offseason is not ideal. Buffalo did add Russell Bodine and Marshall Newhouse in free agency, but neither are impact starters. On the defensive side of the ball, the Bills lost E.J. Gaines and Preston Brown via free agency.While Beane had an eye toward the future when selecting Josh Allen seventh overall last month, the move likely won't reap immediate rewards. Whether Allen or newcomer AJ McCarron earn the starting job in Week 1, they'll have limited weapons at their disposal. Buffalo has arguably the worst receiving corps in the NFL, led by Kelvin Benjamin and Zay Jones, who had a peculiar offseason in his own right.Seattle SeahawksAn obvious inclusion on this list, the Seahawks are in the midst of a sizable transition. Gone are defensive veterans Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, and Sheldon Richardson. Most of the pieces that led to incredible success between 2012-16 have now departed, and the Legion of Boom has all but disbanded.Things don't get any easier on the offensive side of the ball. Productive tight end Jimmy Graham bolted to the Green Bay Packers in March, and second-leading receiver Paul Richardson signed with the Washington Redskins. Add these to the fact Seattle failed to upgrade their offensive line, and star quarterback Russell Wilson may be in for a frustrating 2018.The Seahawks still have Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright leading their defense, and Rashaad Penny was drafted in the first round to help bolster a lackluster run game, but Pete Carroll's squad may be in for a rebuild. In addition to the team's veteran departures, safeties Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor may also have their cord cut from Seattle in the near future. Times are changing.Miami DolphinsThe Dolphins finished 6-10 last year, and are no sure bet to improve in 2018. You'd be hard-pressed to find a team that lost more talent this offseason than Miami. The release of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and trade of receiver Jarvis Landry were salary-cap motivated, but there's no question Adam Gase lost his most dynamic player on both sides of the ball. The duo owns eight Pro Bowls and three All-Pro nods between them.It's one thing to lose two talented players, it's another to fail in replacing them. The Dolphins signed Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola this spring, but neither is expected to replicate Landry's production. As for Suh, Miami traded for former Detroit Lion Akeem Spence earlier this month, but he is more of a rotational lineman, and assumed starters Jordan Phillips and Davon Godchaux have been inconsistent at best thus far.Despite the team expressing confidence in quarterback Ryan Tannehill as he returns from season-ending knee surgery, the Dolphins' only insurance policy comes in the form of Brock Osweiler. If Tannehill misses time in 2018 or does not return to form, things could get ugly fast in Miami.New England PatriotsPerhaps the most surprising inclusion on this list, we shouldn't be afraid to speak ill of the Patriots' 2018 outlook. Even with reigning MVP Tom Brady leading the offense, New England does not have the look of a 13-3 club. Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels lost a number of talented players on offense; namely Dion Lewis, Nate Solder, and Cameron Fleming. The team drafted Isaiah Wynn and Sony Michel in the first round, but they are not guaranteed to succeed as rookies. With injury concerns at wide receiver (Julian Edelman, Malcolm Mitchell, Jordan Matthews), and Rob Gronkowski's distracting retirement rumors, the Patriots could easily take a step back this season.Now, let's talk about New England's defense. The team added pass-rusher Adrian Clayborn and interior lineman Danny Shelton, but don't let that hide the glaring weakness in the secondary. Stephon Gilmore and Devin McCourty are talented, but the Patriots gave up 41 points and 374 passing yards to a Nick Foles-led Philadelphia Eagles team in Super Bowl LII. Malcolm Butler may have helped halt Doug Pederson's aerial attack, but the former Super Bowl hero's Patriot career ended in controversy, and the cornerback signed with the Tennessee Titans in March. With Patrick Chung and newly-acquired Jason McCourty on the wrong side of 30, New England has declined at a position they so desperately needed to improve.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. 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Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones wants his contract amended before the 2018 season starts - a request Atlanta is likely to grant him due to his standing on the team and his high level of production, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Friday.Jones is currently set to make $10.5 million in the third season of a five-year, $71.25-million extension that was signed in 2015.Rapoport added that Jones isn't expected to attend voluntary OTAs next week, but that it isn't "a big deal to the Falcons," as the team understands the wideout has non-football interests to attend to. Jones also missed most of last year's OTAs while vacationing in China.Jones continued to play at an elite level in 2017, catching 88 passes for 1,444 yards and three touchdowns as the top weapon in the Falcons' high-flying offense.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi denies trashing a rented mansion in Los Angeles after Super Bowl LII in February, his publicist told Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald on Friday.Ajayi's reportedly being sued for his part in leaving the 6,000-square-foot pad in a state of ruin. The owner of the property, whose name hasn't been disclosed publicly, said Ajayi and a friend held three separate parties in the home, despite orders not to have any. The owner apparently told Ajayi he owes $25,000 in penalty fees.The running back was also accused of shoving the owner during a confrontation about the damage, but his publicist, Melanie Wadden, denied that occurred."Jay was not involved in any physical altercations," she said.Wadden says Ajayi was a guest in the home, not the renter, and the owner was on site for the group's entire stay. She added that the owner asked Ajayi's group to pay cash on top of what they had paid to book the place through Airbnb."The entire group voluntarily left the property several days early - no security or police were ever involved or on site," Wadden said. "They filed a complaint against the owner through Airbnb back in February that included screenshots of the owner asking for cash and trying to communicate outside of their platform (against Airbnb policy)."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots is the latest NFL owner to be deposed in Colin Kaepernick's collusion case, TMZ Sports reports.Kraft is apparently speaking to Kaepernick's team Friday.Kaepernick filed a grievance against the league in October because he remained unsigned by an NFL team after kneeling during the national anthem in the previous season.The quarterback has been present at the depositions of other NFL executives, though it's not clear whether he's in attendance Friday.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and Houston Texans owner Bob McNair have already been deposed, as well as Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll.Kaepernick's former teammate Eric Reid filed a collusion grievance of his own against the NFL earlier in May. He also remains unsigned this offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade with the Cleveland Browns for cornerback Jamar Taylor, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.In return, the Browns will receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2020, according to Kent Somers of azcentral.Taylor will head to the desert after two seasons with the Browns, who reportedly shopped him throughout the draft. The 27-year-old started 15 games for Cleveland last year.His addition addresses an area of concern for the Cardinals, who had no obvious starting cornerback to pair with Patrick Peterson.Cleveland, meanwhile, has now traded both starting cornerbacks from last year's team, having shipped Jason McCourty to the New England Patriots earlier this offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. is yet to agree to a new contract with the New York Giants, but it's not affecting his participation in team activities.The star receiver attended the Giants' offseason workouts in April and will again be in the building for voluntary OTAs, a source informed ESPN's Josina Anderson.The next phase of the Giants' offseason conditioning program begins May 21.Beckham's continued participation is good news for Giants fans. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract and though new general manager Dave Gettleman has yet to come together with the player's representation on a new deal, co-owner John Mara insisted this month there is no doubt an agreement will be reached.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns made a surprising move when they selected Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 overall pick, passing on safer prospect Sam Darnold and measurables archetype Josh Allen.But nobody was shocked the Browns took a quarterback. They were preparing for one's arrival prior to the draft, building the team and coaching staff around their future signal-caller even before he arrived.Along with acquiring receiver Jarvis Landry and running back Carlos Hyde, and welcoming back electrifying receiver Josh Gordon last season, the Browns armed head coach Hue Jackson with a renowned quarterback specialist when they hired Todd Haley as offensive coordinator.Of all the league's coaching changes this offseason, and there were several high-profile hires at the head coach and coordinator level, Haley's addition to the Browns' staff is arguably the most significant one.He has a public reputation for being brash, arrogant, moody, and temperamental, but there's no arguing with his resume of producing high-scoring offenses and elevating the careers of the quarterbacks he's coached.Despite some tension - to put it kindly - in his six seasons with the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger (who shares a similar personality), Haley produced a top-10 scoring offense in each of the last four seasons, and top three in total yards in three of the past four years.Before Haley arrived at the start of 2012, Roethlisberger had made just two Pro Bowls, passed for more than 4,000 yards twice, and thrown more than 26 touchdowns in a season just once in his eight campaigns. Since then, Big Ben has made four more Pro Bowls, passed for 4,000 yards three more times, and thrown more than 28 touchdowns four times in six seasons.Roethlisberger didn't complete fewer than 63 percent of his passes or register a passer rating under 92 during Haley’s tenure and he led the NFL in passing yards per game twice in his past four seasons.Although Haley's head coaching tenure with the Chiefs was marked by feuds with management, he did coach a Matt Cassel-quarterbacked team to 10 wins and an AFC West title in 2010, producing the league's 12th-best offense and a Pro Bowl season from Cassell, who, at best, can be considered a mediocre quarterback.As Cardinals offensive coordinator from 2007-2008, Haley coached the league's seventh- and third-ranked offenses, respectively, and enabled Kurt Warner's return to prominence after he was relegated to a backup role from 2004-2006. Warner led the Cards to the Super Bowl in 2008, with the 37-year-old completing 67 percent of his passes and posting a 96.9 passer rating.Haley now moves onto his next project: Creating an offense that capitalizes on Mayfield's accuracy and mobility and masquerades the 6-foot quarterback's height and trouble seeing over his offensive line.Mayfield might be Haley's most difficult undertaking - or second to Cassell - but the coach's track record suggests the quarterback's transition won't be as difficult as the scores of other Browns quarterbacks who've preceded him.OTHER SIGNIFICANT COACHING HIRESKris Richard, Cowboys DBs coach/passing coordinator

Jameis Winston has never been short on charisma - in fact, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken believes the quarterback sometimes flashes too much of it."The thing is what I've seen, irrespective of the physical stuff on the field, let's not try so hard," Monken told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. "He's got natural leadership qualities. A toughness about him. Guys want to follow him. It's okay to fail. He's human. It's okay to be hurt. It's okay to have that side of you. Let's just go. You don't have to try so hard. Guys will follow you. Just be yourself."Winston's outgoing personality helped endear him to Tampa when it made him the No. 1 overall pick in 2015, but it's also produced some awkward moments with his more elder teammates.Before a game versus the New Orleans Saints last season, Winston urged his fellow Bucs to get ready to "Eat the W." His teammates didn't appear to share his enthusiasm for the pep talk."I think the main thing is, 'OK, Jameis, be yourself. You don't have to try so hard. The guys know naturally you're our leader,'" Monken said.Winston has been one of the game's more prolific passers through his first three seasons, but the 24-year-old is still looking for his first trip to the playoffs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Football is a young man's game.Never is that more apparent than during the NFL offseason, when established veteran starters suddenly begin feeling talented first- and second-year players nipping at their heels.Here are seven such vets who should be looking over their shoulders come training camp in July.DeSean Jackson ⬇️ - Chris Godwin ⬆️DeSean Jackson was supposed to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offense over the top after arriving as a much-hyped free agent in 2017. In reality, the Bucs scored over one point per game fewer than in 2016, though injuries to Jameis Winston were partly responsible for the regression.Jackson ended the year with a career-worst 13.4 yards-per-catch average, a year after tying for the league lead in that category among wideouts. The speedy receiver will play a substantial role for Tampa Bay, but the Bucs' offensive coordinator has already said Chris Godwin has earned the right to start (likely from the slot, alongside Jackson and Mike Evans).The physicality of Godwin, a second-year pro, and his talent for winning 50-50 situations mean he's arguably a better fit for the inaccurate Winston, and it might not be too long before he's the quarterback's main target when Evans struggles.Sam Bradford ⬇️ - Josh Rosen ⬆️(Photo courtesy: Action Images)Any of the first four quarterbacks off the board in this year's draft could arguably earn this spot, but Arizona Cardinals signal-caller Josh Rosen appears best-situated to claim a starting job.Sam Bradford is certainly being paid like a starter ($20 million in 2017), but the Cardinals aren't financially tethered to him long term, and a close battle in camp will likely result in Arizona opting for the rookie as it looks to get the post-Bruce Arians/Carson Palmer era underway.The Cardinals might have some concern about putting their first-round pick behind their porous offensive line, especially with his injury history, but Bradford, famously, is an even bigger fitness risk. Arizona could elect to throw Rosen into the fire from Day 1, knowing he has Larry Fitzgerald and David Johnson to rely on.Vontaze Burfict ⬇️ - Malik Jefferson ⬆️Vontaze Burfict has been the heart and soul of the Bengals defense for the past six seasons, but for the third straight year, Cincinnati will start its campaign without the linebacker because of his poor decision-making.Burfict will miss the first four games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, which should force the Bengals to start third-round rookie Malik Jefferson. The veteran is certain to return to the lineup once eligible, but it could be the beginning of the end for him in Cincinnati if Jefferson looks capable of holding down the middle of the defense.Jefferson's blend of speed and athleticism is perfect for a middle linebacker in today's NFL, and with Burfict's contract and character issues beginning to outweigh his production, the Bengals may start phasing him out in preparation for 2019.Jay Ajayi ⬇️ - Corey Clement ⬆️(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)The Philadelphia Eagles rode their multi-headed rushing attack of Jay Ajayi, LeGarrette Blount, and Corey Clement to Super Bowl glory last season. Ajayi sits atop the depth entering the 2018 campaign, while Clement and Darren Sproles, who's returning from a broken arm and a torn ACL, round out the backfield.The Eagles will continue to take advantage of their outstanding depth in their ground game. Veterans Ajayi or Sproles will likely be the "starter," but Clement showed what a dynamic weapon he is during a 100-yard receiving performance in Super Bowl LII.Ajayi should lead the team in carries, but his worrisome knee issues, weak receiving skills, and lack of top-tier speed mean Clement could lead the backfield in overall touches. The Eagles will also likely try to keep the 34-year-old Sproles fresh by limiting his work, at least early in the year.Donald Penn ⬇️ - Kolton Miller ⬆️The Oakland Raiders' selection of offensive tackle Kolton Miller at No. 15 overall was arguably the most criticized pick of the draft's opening round. The raw Miller was considered a substantial reach at that stage, and while Oakland's offensive line did regress in 2017, the team has other needs to fill and boasts the reliable Donald Penn at left tackle.But the Raiders raised some eyebrows during rookie minicamp by playing Miller at left tackle and third-round pick Brandon Parker at right tackle. It may be a result of the limited options during these workouts, but wouldn't it make more sense for Miller to get work at right tackle if that's where he'll play in 2018?While the Raiders are likely just exploring their options, it could mean Penn's spot isn't safe. The veteran is 35 years old and rehabbing from a serious foot injury that will likely sideline him for a significant portion of offseason workouts. If Miller looks a stud at left tackle, Oakland may be tempted to cut Penn and save over $5 million in cap space.Robert Quinn ⬇️ - Charles Harris ⬆️(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Charles Harris had an inconspicuous rookie season - two sacks and 19 total tackles in 16 appearances - and looked unprepared for the speed of the professional level, but the Miami Dolphins should be buoyed by the flashes of quarterback disruptions (pressures and hurries) he produced.Standing in Harris' way are Cameron Wake and Robert Quinn, for whom the Dolphins traded this offseason. Wake may be 36, but he's shown little sign of decline in recent seasons and his job is likely safe. Quinn, on the other hand, is far from the player he once was. The former Los Angeles Rams defensive end did bounce back with a solid 2017 after struggling with injuries which seemingly robbed him of the physicality that helped him record 19 sacks in 2013.Miami needs to get Harris in the starting lineup sooner rather than later to avoid the dreaded "bust" label, and Quinn will likely pay the price.Tramon Williams ⬇️ - Josh Jackson ⬆️The Green Bay Packers have started a youth movement with their much-maligned secondary, adding first-rounder Jaire Alexander to a unit already boasting 25-year-old safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and 23-year-old corner Kevin King.To offset the element of inexperience, the Packers re-signed veteran Tramon Williams after a bounce-back year with the Cardinals. Williams is currently set to start alongside King, while Alexander launches his career from the slot. But Alexander's fellow young corner Josh Jackson, taken in the second round, has the talent to force his way onto the field.However, Jackson had just 14 career starts in college, and it shows. He needs to develop his patience and route recognition, but those weaknesses could be balanced by top-tier playmaking ability. Once he gets up to speed, Jackson could either take Williams' outside starting job or push the veteran to the No. 4 role, with Alexander moving to the perimeter and Jackson manning the slot.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Browns will be the stars of this year's edition of "Hard Knocks," and the man likely to be at the center of the series has no issues with HBO's cameras getting a close-up look at his debut in Cleveland.No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield, who's set to start the season behind starter Tyrod Taylor, said he believes the Browns could use the extra attention to their advantage during a Wednesday appearance on SiriusXM NFL.Related: 5 reasons to watch the Browns' season of 'Hard Knocks'"For me looking at it, and us as a team, I'd say it can be good if you handle it right," Mayfield said, according to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. "I'll just say that. If you think about it as a way to get on camera and try to show off and do certain things and handle it the wrong way then that can be very negative, it can be a distraction."But if you use it as a sense of, 'OK, I got to block out everything else and just focus on playing ball,' then that can be a great thing for us."Mayfield is no stranger to the spotlight after a standout career at Oklahoma. He also has documentary experience as he starred in a pre-draft series "Behind Baker."Related: Browns' Dorsey OK with 'Hard Knocks' after initial reluctance"Hard Knocks wouldn’t be there if we weren't 0-16 last year," Mayfield said. "So we're working towards never having to have that situation again. I'm looking forward to being a start of something new there in Cleveland."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles have been invited to the White House for the customary visit."President Trump looks forward to welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles to the White House on June 5th to celebrate their Super Bowl LII win," Lindsay Walters, White House deputy press secretary, told Philly.com.The Eagles were initially invited last month, according to 6ABC, which first reported the news.There was some uncertainty about whether the Eagles would make the trip to Washington, considering owner Jeffrey Lurie's recent critical comments of the president. Trump pulled the NBA champion Golden State Warriors' invitation last September after Stephen Curry suggested the team would decline the offer.However, the Eagles confirmed the team has begun preparations for the visit."We are in the process of working through the logistics of a trip to Washington DC, including a visit to the White House, on June 5th," an Eagles spokesman told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.Malcolm Jenkins, Torrey Smith, and Chris Long are among notable names from the Super Bowl-winning squad who've already said they won't attend the celebration.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

For anyone wondering how Terrell Owens feels about his former head coach, Wednesday night provided all the evidence needed.The former Dallas Cowboys receiver blasted Jason Garrett during an interview on 105.7 The Fan, questioning why he still has his job with the legendary franchise."When you really look at it, it doesn't make sense for Jason Garrett to continue to have his job," Owens said. "For me, it's mind-boggling. I don't understand. And I think Jerry (Jones) - again he's the owner at the end of the day, he has to feel good with himself about the decisions - but I just don't understand why this guy (Garrett) still has a job."Garrett served as the Cowboys' offensive coordinator in two of Owens' three seasons with the club, so Owens is definitely familiar with playing under his leadership.Dallas is 67-53 under Garrett's watch, but has just one playoff win in eight seasons."At the end of the day, how can you keep allowing the players to be the scapegoat for what's not happening? Especially when you have a head coach that's supposed to be offensive-minded," Owens asked. "They're supposed to direct and lead the team to where it hasn't gotten in a number of years, and they've pretty much been at a standstill under coach Jason Garrett."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers were recently called the team to beat in the AFC West by Denver Broncos general manager John Elway. But Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn doesn't want to hear it."That sounds like a mousetrap to me," Lynn said Thursday during an appearance on "NFL Up to the Minute," via Herbie Teope of NFL.com. "That's all I can say about that drill."We know Kansas City won this division, they had a good draft, they brought in some key free agents. To me, that's still the team to beat in this division. Until we beat Kansas City, we can't even talk about playoffs and things like that."The Chargers overcame an 0-4 start to finish 2017 second in the division (9-7), winning six of their final seven games. The Chiefs (10-6) finished on top, but lost to the Tennessee Titans in the wild-card round.Kansas City then traded veteran quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. Now the Chiefs appear set to hand the offense to sophomore QB Patrick Mahomes.The team didn't have a first-round pick in the 2018 draft, but selected defensive end Breeland Speaks with the 46th overall choice. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins was the Chiefs' marquee free-agent addition.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts chief operating officer Pete Ward blamed the team's poor season-ticket renewal numbers Thursday on the player protests that took place during the national anthem throughout last season."I'm unable to quantify a number, but it is a factor - to some extent - in our renewals," he told Scott Olson of the Indianapolis Business Journal.The Colts have seen 82 percent of season tickets renewed for the upcoming season, down from the renewal rate of 87 percent the club had at the same point a year ago. Ward acknowledged the Colts' 4-12 record last year has also been a factor in the sagging numbers. The uncertainty surrounding quarterback Andrew Luck's health is likely another part of the equation.Still, though, Ward said a number of fans have told team officials they're giving up their season tickets because of the anthem demonstrations.On the flip side, Ward noted the club has experienced a significant increase in the number of new season-ticket holders for the 2018 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Baltimore Ravens announced Thursday they're cutting concession prices for the upcoming season, adding to the budding trend started last year by the Atlanta Falcons."We constantly ask our fans for feedback, and the price of concessions has regularly been discussed," Ravens president Dick Cass said in a statement. "We listened, and we have made adjustments. This price reduction, along with the $120 million we've invested in stadium enhancements over the last three years, will make our gameday experience better."The Ravens will lower prices for the 21 most popular items on their menu. The biggest cuts will apply to soft pretzels and French fries, which will be reduced by 53 percent and 50 percent, respectively.The initiative, titled Flock Friendly Fare, includes a number of other interesting nuggets:

Tony Romo's immediate success in the broadcast booth for CBS and Jason Witten's retirement in order to take the Monday Night Football analyst role with ESPN could spur other players to end their on-field careers early in favor of accepting lucrative TV offers.Here's a look at several candidates who could follow up notable playing careers with well-received moves to TV broadcasts.Richard Sherman, CB, 49ers (and Michael Crabtree)Sherman's already provided must-see TV with his on-field antics and soundbites through seven seasons with the Seattle Seahawks.The four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro will start the second chapter of his career with the San Francisco 49ers this season. Many fans circled his two games against the Seahawks as soon as the league's schedule was released in April.Never afraid to speak his mind about his opponents, Sherman would be an excellent addition to any studio pregame or halftime show. Adding his most notable rival, wide receiver Michael Crabtree, would give the NFL its own version of the NBA's banter between Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley.Josh McCown, QB, JetsHe's never appeared in the Pro Bowl or the postseason, but McCown has made his career as a steady veteran, locker-room leader, and stopgap under center. His 15-year NFL career was interrupted in 2010 by a single-season stint with the United Football League's Hartford Colonials, who count as his ninth professional team.Though he's expected to transition into coaching, McCown is sure to get offers as a booth analyst. He's widely regarded as one of the toughest quarterbacks to ever play the game, and his experience and extensive injury history could help provide both education and entertainment for fans.Terence Newman, CB, VikingsDefensive players are horribly underrepresented in analyst roles, an imbalance that Newman could address.He'll turn 40 years old in September at the start of his 16th season. Originally drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 2003, he went on to play for the Cincinnati Bengals and will suit up for a fourth season with the Vikings.Newman's experience playing for and against a wide range of coaches and coordinators would give him insight into many coaching strategies currently in use, allowing fans an all-too-rare look at the game from the defensive side of the ball.Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, BuccaneersHarvard alumnus Fitzpatrick is regarded as one of the league's smartest quarterbacks, and has carved out a 13-year career with seven teams.Routinely brought in to serve in a backup role, he's earned 119 career starts. The savvy vet has had to quickly learn new playbooks, giving him access to a wide range of looks he can draw upon to inform viewers.Fitzpatrick's also never been scared to poke fun at himself."You look at my career numbers, it’s not like I’m competing with the Hall of Famers," Fitzpatrick said ahead of a return to Buffalo as a member of the New York Jets, according to Sal Maiorana of the Democrat & Chronicle.His levity would be a strong addition to the booth.Marquette King, P, BroncosKing's jovial demeanor and on-field celebrations may have come across the wrong way to new Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and some of his old teammates, but his expressive attitude would lend itself well to a television studio.The new Denver Broncos punter would be well suited to pre-taped features for pregame shows, like interviewing players on lighthearted topics or coaching them in new celebrations.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Warning: Story contains coarse languageReuben Foster's ex-girlfriend testified in court Thursday that she lied about the San Francisco 49ers linebacker hitting her during a domestic dispute in February, adding that she's the one who actually got violent.Elissa Ennis told the courtroom during Foster's preliminary hearing that she struck him with a hanger during an argument that led to his arrest on three felony charges."I was threatening Reuben ... that I was going to fuck up his career," Ennis said, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News.The incident between Foster and Ennis took place at his house around the time they broke up. Ennis admitted she was hurt when the relationship ended and said she decided then and there she was going to ruin the second-year defender's career by lying about domestic violence."I told him I'm going to fuck your shit up and make sure you don't have a job tomorrow," she testified.Ennis called 911 three times during the altercation. In the police report, she accused Foster of punching her in the head, throwing her out of the house by her hair, smashing her cellphones, and throwing her dog."I wanted to be extra," she said when asked why she dialed 911 three times. "I wanted him to go down. I was pissed."Ennis also said she took Foster's money and jewelry when she went home to Louisiana following his arrest."It was all a money scheme," she said. "I didn't want to get this far in the news. It was about money."Foster stated days before the preliminary hearing that he'll plead not guilty to all three charges if prosecutors move forward with the case. The judge presiding over the hearing said there won't be a ruling on a potential trial until next week, according to Inman.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The next catch tight end Clay Harbor hopes to make is Becca Kufrin.Harbor, who last played in the NFL in 2016, is one of 25 contestants on the next season of ABC's reality dating show "The Bachelorette." The show premieres on May 28.Host Chris Harrison provided some background on Harbor to Aili Nahas of People Magazine."We often have 'professional' athletes on the show, but Clay actually is one! He's in his ninth year playing in the NFL," Harrison said. "But at 30 years old, he's at a bit of a crossroads. He's coming to the end of his NFL career, but he's starting to look for what's next."He's very interesting. And he and Becca really get along. She really likes him. He's a very good guy, very sincere, very sweet but also very charismatic."Harbor already has a leg up on two fellow contestants: Colton Underwood, an undrafted free agent who never played a down in the NFL, and Mike Renner, an analyst for Pro Football Focus.

Two NFL franchises are apparently expanding their wardrobes.The Pittsburgh Steelers will reveal on May 30 a new alternate to replace the "bumblebee" look they last wore in 2016, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.The new jersey will join the Steelers' rotation, which currently features home, away, and Color Rush uniforms.The San Francisco 49ers are also expected to introduce a new alternate for this season, a source told David Fucillo of Niners Nation. Fucillo speculates that they'll make the announcement May 23 at their state-of-the-franchise event.The Niners haven't confirmed whether they'll keep their all-black Color Rush uniform.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns were the obvious choice to be featured on "Hard Knocks."Since the start of the new league year, the Browns have commanded the most attention by virtue of holding the first pick in the recent draft.There's much to be gleaned from the Browns' upcoming training camp. Here are the five things we're most looking forward to seeing.Baker MayfieldWithout question, all eyes will be on Baker Mayfield.Is he Johnny Manziel 2.0 or is he the franchise savior Browns fans have been waiting for?Mayfield proved to be as electrifying on the field as he was entertaining with his flag-planting, crotch-grabbing antics last season. Teams had concerns about his height (6-feet), but the Browns have no qualms about his Heisman Trophy-winning arm and leadership capabilities.Head coach Hue Jackson was baffled by Mayfield's ability to rally his troops, as he displayed during his pre-draft workout."Damndest thing I've seen. Like Baker was the Pied Piper," Jackson told Peter King of The MMQB.We'll see if his teammates will follow behind him at the pro level.QB competitionDespite being the No. 1 draft pick and anointed the future of the franchise, Mayfield isn't immediately promised the starting job. It's first been handed to Tyrod Taylor, who was acquired via trade a month before Mayfield heard his name called.The rookie quarterback is eager to compete with Taylor for the role and has promised the head-to-head battle won't separate the locker room.Taylor isn't likely to cede the starter's role to the rookie, as he's looking to rebuild his value after the Bills tried to bury him while he led them back to the playoffs last season.Taylor's not long for Cleveland, but if he can carve out a few wins with a victory-deprived team before Mayfield takes over, he could land a starting role elsewhere.Dorsey-Jackson power dynamicDorsey has been publicly supportive of Jackson and elected to keep him as head coach despite the team's 0-16 showing last season. But rest assured, Jackson has little room for error going forward.Dorsey was hired in December to turn around a woebegone franchise. And while he wields all the control, Jackson's has been diminished, as he's ceded the offensive coordinator role to Todd Haley.How Dorsey and Jackson interact and co-exist will be something to watch as they work together to shake off the embarrassment of last year's winless season.Hue jumps in a lakeSpeaking of that 0-16 season, Jackson promised he'd jump in the lake if the Browns went winless in 2017. They did, and he will.

General manager John Dorsey, who had expressed apprehension about the Cleveland Browns appearing on HBO's "Hard Knocks," said Thursday he's content with the team being featured on the program this summer."Like many, I was reluctant about being the featured team on 'Hard Knocks' but once we sat down and talked about it as an organization, I feel a lot better and understand why the time is right," Dorsey said in a news release announcing the Browns' participation in the show.Just two weeks ago, Dorsey said nothing good comes out of appearing on the five-episode show, which provides an inside look at an NFL team throughout training camp. The Browns were one of six clubs eligible to be featured on the series in 2018.After beginning his Browns tenure 1-31, head coach Hue Jackson figures to garner plenty of attention from HBO."Hue and I both feel like this team is in a good place and that we are in the process of building something that will lead to success," said Dorsey. "Being a part of 'Hard Knocks' will give our fans the opportunity to see how passionate the people in our building are about winning and how excited we are about getting to work and preparing for the 2018 season."The Browns have never before been featured on the series.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Want to get an inside look at the worst team in football last season? You're in luck.The Cleveland Browns, fresh off the second 0-16 season in NFL history, will be featured on the 2018 edition of "Hard Knocks," HBO's inside look at an NFL training camp.The franchise has just one win in its last 35 games, but the spotlight will shine on the Browns after they used the first pick in April's draft on entertaining and polarizing quarterback Baker Mayfield.The Browns and new general manager John Dorsey chose Mayfield out of a group of college QBs that included Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson. Mayfield's impending training camp battle with Tyrod Taylor for the starting job was made for TV.Cleveland also added Jarvis Landry and Carlos Hyde via free agency, which should boost the team's appeal.Hoping to "reawaken a sleeping giant," Dorsey's reconstruction of the franchise will play out for all to see. However, he has previously said "nothing good" comes of being featured on "Hard Knocks."Since the inception of the series in 2001, teams have posted a combined record of 73-101 the year they were featured on the show and only five went on to make the playoffs.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles ended a 57-year championship drought by capturing Super Bowl LII in February, setting off a long-awaited celebration in the City of Brotherly Love.One would assume that after waiting for so long to enjoy success, the team and city would be satisfied with their first Super Bowl win in the 52nd edition of the game.Not so, according to center Jason Kelce, who insisted the defending champs are hungry for more."We've been a starving dog for 52 years (since the Super Bowl's inception) and one bowl of food isn't going to suffice," Kelce said on NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Wednesday.The Eagles blazed through the 2017 postseason buoyed by an "underdog" mantra that may carry over into the upcoming season."I still don't know that we're getting the respect that we should be getting as the defending Super Bowl champions," he said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees surprised one of his biggest fans last Friday with a prosthetic leg and an offer to pay for an athletic training prosthesis in the fall.The recipient, Alex Ruiz, had his right leg amputated below the knee after suffering a severe injury on the gridiron in October 2017. The 17-year-old played quarterback at Linfield Christian High School in San Diego, the city in which Brees began his NFL career as a member of the Chargers."It was a very emotional presentation and really exciting for everyone in our league to be a part of it," said Brees, who delivered the news to Ruiz through the flag football league he co-founded in Louisiana last year, according to ESPN's Mike Triplett. The league - Football 'N' America - expanded to San Diego this spring."If there's anything above cloud nine, that's where I'm at right now," Ruiz said after getting to meet, and play a round of catch with, Brees.Ruiz, a massive Brees fan who wore No. 9 in high school in homage to him, hopes to get back on the field at some point, a goal the prosthetic leg should help him accomplish."It's going to allow him to walk around, get around, and then, eventually, get to the point where he's able to play football again," Brees said, according to Herbie Teope of NFL.com. "Because ask him right now and there's no denying the look in his eye that that's what he wants to do."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Andy Reid made an overestimation early in his career that could keep him out of the Hall of Fame.Reid, who started his head coaching career in 1999 with the Philadelphia Eagles, made Donovan McNabb the second overall pick that year. That wasn’t a mistake. Picking an eventual six-time Pro Bowler is actually one of the best moves of his 14-year career in Philly.The mistake was believing McNabb could single-handedly carry the offense, and team, to a championship. Reid waited too long to surround his quarterback with the kind of playmaking talent most franchise pivots need.The dual-threat McNabb produced well statistically and made Pro Bowls in each of his first five seasons, accounting for 104 combined rushing and passing touchdowns during that time. But the Eagles offense routinely fell short in the playoffs until the organization signed superstar Terrell Owens in 2004. Soon after, though, injuries and aging would lead to McNabb’s quick decline.Reid, who has been the Kansas City Chiefs' head coach since 2013, seems determined not to make the same mistake with his current quarterback prodigy, Patrick Mahomes II.Mahomes wasn’t thrown to the wolves - or Raiders, or Chargers - immediately in his first year. Reid stayed patient even after the Chiefs traded a future first-round pick and third-rounder to move up 17 spots and select the Texas Tech product 10th overall in 2017. Mahomes didn’t play until the meaningless season finale, passing for 284 yards in the win.Unlike McNabb, Mahomes enters his first full season as a starter with a set of playmakers every other quarterback could only dream about.The Chiefs can argue they have the NFL’s best weapons. The front office added receiver Sammy Watkins in free agency to an offense that already flaunted speed demon Tyreek Hill, tight end Travis Kelce and running back Kareem Hunt.Hill has made the Pro Bowl in each of his two seasons. Kelce has been selected to the last three Pro Bowls after back-to-back 80-catch, 1,000-yard seasons. Hunt led the NFL in rushing as a rookie in 2017 and piled up 1,782 yards from scrimmage with 11 touchdowns.With the return of All-Pro safety Eric Berry and acquisitions of cornerback Kendall Fuller and linebacker Anthony Hitchens bolstering the defense, Reid and the Chiefs have the firepower to finish atop the AFC West standings for a third straight year. Kansas City could change its reputation for marching to double-digit win seasons, only to fall short in the playoffs. The Chiefs have recorded four such seasons under Reid, but just one playoff win.The Chiefs have seemingly been prepping for this moment since the end of 2016, when their 12-4 season crashed hard at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC divisional-round playoff loss. That's when Alex Smith’s refusal to look downfield resulted in Kansas City netting merely 227 yards and 16 points.Now the Chiefs have added Mahomes, Hunt, and Watkins, the fourth overall pick in 2014 who’s averaged 15.9 yards per catch in his career. The cannon-armed Mahomes is equipped with enough skill-position talent to take Kansas City’s offense where Smith could not.This is Reid’s best offense since 2010, when he presided over an Eagles attack that scored the NFL’s third-most points while powered by Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and Brent Celek.Reid doesn’t make personnel decisions for the Chiefs. But it’s no coincidence that his front office has emphasized explosive weaponry. Chiefs second-year general manager Brett Veach broke into the league in 2004 as Reid’s intern. He started his pro career as a low-level assistant to Reid from 2007 to 2009 before being promoted into the scouting department.Veach is often credited for the Eagles’ evaluations of Jackson, a second-round pick who played in three Pro Bowls over six seasons in Philadelphia, and McCoy, a six-time Pro Bowler who will likely be inducted into the Hall of Fame one day.Veach helped the Eagles’ scouting department eventually build the type of offense McNabb needed earlier in his career, when Reid was content to surround his young quarterback with mediocre receivers Charles Johnson, Torrance Small and Na Brown. Then Reid "upgraded" his wide receiver corps to James Thrash, Todd Pinkston and Freddie Mitchell.No wonder the Eagles scored just 10 points in their 2000 NFC divisional-round loss to the Giants at the end of McNabb’s first full season. Not until 2004, when the Eagles traded for Owens and unleashed Brian Westbrook as the primary ball-carrier, did Reid finally give McNabb a supporting cast worthy of Super Bowl hype.By then, the Eagles had already lost three straight conference championships, scoring just 37 combined points in those games. After losing to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX, McNabb suffered major injuries in 2005 and 2006, led the Eagles to another conference championship loss in 2008, and was traded away after the 2009 season.Even with his 183 career regular-season wins - 11th all time, second to Bill Belichick among active head coaches - and 24 postseason games coached, Reid’s trophy case remains bare. That could keep him out of Canton. Meanwhile, two branches of his coaching tree - John Harbaugh and Doug Pederson - have won Super Bowls as head coaches.Reid is likely grooming the final young quarterback of his career now. At least this time, he’s given his gunslinger every opportunity to succeed.Geoff Mosher is an award-winning sports reporter, radio host, and TV personality with more than 20 years of experience covering all major sports and leagues. He also hosts regularly on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia and is co-host of "The Sports Shop" on Facebook.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL is winding down for the summer. Free-agent cash has been spent, draft classes selected, and while rosters around the league are far from set, we now have a firm grasp of how each team is set up for the upcoming season.No team is perfect, though. Every franchise in the league still has major issues to address before the gridiron violence resumes. From front-office power struggles to how their stars will bounce back from injuries, here are the biggest questions to answer for all 16 AFC teams:NFC I AFCBaltimore RavensHow will Joe Flacco respond to the presence of Lamar Jackson? - Flacco has been one of the worst starting quarterbacks in the league as of late. His supporting cast has deteriorated around him, but few can blame the Ravens for taking the dynamic Jackson at 32nd overall. While Flacco's job likely isn't in danger this season, he will have to step up his game considerably now that Ravens fans have a legitimate alternative option to call for if his struggles continue.Buffalo BillsWho will step up on offense to help LeSean McCoy? - The Bills have McCoy and little other established talent on offense. Seriously, look at this wasteland of a depth chart. The star running back is arguably the only real game-changer in the unit, but he turns 30 before Week 1 and has over 2,500 career touches. Buffalo can't expect him to carry the entire offensive workload, yet outside of perhaps Kelvin Benjamin, who has the capability of scaring defenses?Cincinnati BengalsWill Joe Mixon and John Ross bounce back from disappointing rookie years? - Mixon and Ross were supposed to reinvigorate a stagnating Bengals offense and lessen A.J. Green's workload last campaign, but the then-rookies failed to live up to expectations - especially Ross, who didn't catch a single pass. Much of the Bengals' workouts and camp will focus on how much further along the two dynamic weapons look. Cincinnati might not need Ross to be a star in 2018, but it does need Mixon to catch up to the NFL level and use his outstanding skill set to boost the team's 31st-ranked rushing attack.Cleveland BrownsCan Hue Jackson handle the quarterback situation? - Jackson utterly botched things under center for Cleveland last season. He threw a clearly unprepared DeShone Kizer to the wolves by failing to build a rookie-friendly offense around him, while simultaneously eroding the young passer's confidence by periodically pulling him from games during poor performances, despite having bad secondary options. Baker Mayfield and Tyrod Taylor are both far superior players, but their success hinges on Jackson handling their potential battle with far more patience and forward-thinking while allowing OC Todd Haley to be the offense's main voice.Denver BroncosCan the running game return to its Super Bowl-winning form? - Denver won Super Bowl 50 in large part due to its dominating defense, but a solid and dependable rushing attack was an invaluable supporting player. That hasn't been the case in recent seasons. The Broncos' defense-first formula requires an intimidating ground game, and Case Keenum excelled in Minnesota when he could lean on a strong backfield. Royce Freeman is the man tasked with breathing new life into the offense and returning the team's championship balance. No pressure, rook.Houston TexansCan J.J. Watt rediscover his Hall of Fame-level play after injuries? - We haven't seen the real Watt, the unstoppable force of nature capable of winning games single-handedly, since the 2015 regular season finale. Back issues have limited him to just eight games and 1.5 sacks over the past two seasons, and those types of injuries can be career killers for linemen. Watt looks on track to be healthy for Week 1, but the Texans still don't know if they can rely on him ever being an elite-level player again. They do need him to be, though, after giving up the most points in the league in 2017.Indianapolis ColtsWill Andrew Luck ever be himself again? - Luck's health is the only question that matters in Indy, such is his importance to the Colts. Frank Reich and Chris Ballard have expressed their confidence that the quarterback will resume throwing in training camp, so it seems likely he'll be back under center in Week 1. What's far less certain is which version of Luck the Colts will be getting back and if he'll ever be able to recapture his early-career form and more.Jacksonville JaguarsCan Blake Bortles maximize his new weapons? - The Jaguars have little room to improve on defense, but the same can't be said for the Blake Bortles-led offense. As in 2017, Jacksonville will likely pound the rock with Leonard Fournette and not ask too much from its passing attack. Still, the Jaguars didn't add Donte Moncrief, D.J. Chark, and Austin Seferian-Jenkins for nothing. Bortles will be expected to help diversify the offense by getting the ball into the hands of his new playmakers and easing the defense's and running game's burdens. But can the newly paid quarterback reach the level he needs to make his team true Super Bowl contenders?Kansas City ChiefsCan Patrick Mahomes live up to the hype? - Mahomes rode the bench behind Alex Smith in 2017, but the 2018 starting job was always going to be his. The rocket-armed pivot will need to perform quickly, though, as the vulnerability of the 28th-ranked defense will likely require the offense to put up big points weekly. Kareem Hunt should be the unit's focal point, but every defensive coordinator around the league knows it. Mahomes may be an instant star, or his inexperience could hold back the offense and the team overall.Los Angeles ChargersHow do the Chargers avoid another slow start? - The talented Chargers fell just short of the postseason in 2017, unable to overcome a 0-4 start. But L.A. lost three of those four games by a combined seven points, with special teams miscues being the team's Achilles heel. The Chargers could be contenders after a strong offseason if they get some injury luck and Philip Rivers has another Pro Bowl year in him, but Anthony Lynn has to figure out why his team struggles to follow through in the clutch or risk another close-but-not-close-enough campaign.Miami DolphinsWill Adam Gase's roster purge actually improve on-field performances? - The Dolphins decided they were better without Jarvis Landry, Ndamukong Suh, and Mike Pouncey this offseason, months after also sending Jay Ajayi packing. Clearly, Gase wasn't happy with the cultural makeup of his team, but have the Dolphins actually made their team worse by opting for a more together locker room over premium talent? Gase's job likely depends on how big of an impact the likes of Danny Amendola, William Hayes, Frank Gore, and Albert Wilson have in 2018.New England PatriotsCan Tom Brady and Bill Belichick put their differences aside? - The Patriots' apparent dysfunction behind the scenes last season didn't ultimately have the dramatic on-field impact some expected - or maybe hoped for, as Brady and Belichick inspired the Patriots to another Super Bowl appearance. But, Brady stoked those fires again when he opted not to answer whether he feels appreciated by the franchise recently. While it's likely the Patriots band together once more when football resumes, the end of every dynasty starts with a single crack - and this power struggle has the potential to bring everything crashing down.New York JetsWho will win the starting quarterback job? - The Jets' quarterback situation is in far better shape than it was a year ago, with Teddy Bridgewater and rookie Sam Darnold joining reliable veteran Josh McCown, who is currently slated to be the starter. However, a lot can change between now and Week 1. Bridgewater, if healthy, has a higher production ceiling than McCown, and while Darnold might need time to develop, we've seen rookies unexpectedly snatch the starting job before. For the long-suffering Jets, it's a welcome problem.Oakland RaidersCan Jon Gruden and Reggie McKenzie coexist? - Gruden's first offseason back in charge of the Raiders has been met with mixed reviews, and at the heart of the Raiders' confusing decisions appears to be the lack of a singular vision. It was rumored Oakland essentially worked with two draft boards - one from GM Reggie McKenzie's staff and one built by Gruden's men. McKenzie was key to the Raiders' resurgence and is unlikely to be pleased with the power that $100 million has granted Gruden. Something's gotta give.Pittsburgh SteelersHow will Le'Veon Bell's contract dispute end? - For the second straight season, the Steelers are facing an offseason in which their star running back is voluntarily away from the team. Bell's contract dispute has no easy answer, as the Steelers have the leverage of the franchise tag, while the 26-year-old can miss workouts and camp without punishment if he waits to sign the tender until the start of the regular season (just as he did in 2017). Bell likely plays in 2018, but Pittsburgh desperately needs to end this distraction.Tennessee TitansWill the new offensive scheme get Marcus Mariota back on track? - Mariota has been a round peg that's been continuously forced into a square hole throughout his first three seasons in the NFL. The Titans' traditional run-first scheme couldn't have been further from the quarterback's high-flying, no-huddle offense at Oregon, and his poor fit was emphasized by a 79.3 passer rating in 2017 - by far the worst mark of his young career. A return to a spread offense should help Mariota bounce back, but the Titans could have done irreparable damage to their franchise player by delaying the blindingly obvious change for so long.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals star running back David Johnson is "100 percent healthy" and "stronger than he's ever been" following a lost 2017 season due to a wrist injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said Wednesday.Rapoport noted that Johnson was able to train harder than normal this offseason because his injury happened right at the start of the campaign. He added that the extra work has put the runner in position to fulfill his goal of joining Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk as the only players in NFL history to gain at least 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season."He looked outstanding today," Cardinals head coach Wilks told reporters Tuesday, according to NFL.com's Chris Wesseling. "It's good to have him back out there. Just flying around and the things that he's doing right now is pretty exciting."Johnson's goal appears to be a realistic one. He came close in 2016, racking up 1,235 rushing yards while adding another 879 yards through the air in a breakout year.The Cardinals' offense has undergone significant changes since then, with the retirements of head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer, which could mean Arizona is now more inclined to ride their elite back.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the potential for a massive payday on the horizon, one could forgive Dak Prescott for having that in the back of his mind as he readies himself for the upcoming season.Speaking to reporters Wednesday, however, the Dallas Cowboys quarterback said he's focused solely on something other than contract talks."I want to be the best I can. I want to be the best quarterback the Cowboys have ever had," Prescott said. "All that (other) stuff comes when you play the game well."Given the illustrious history for the Cowboys at the position, that is certainly a lofty goal for the former Mississippi State star. Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman are both in the Hall of Fame after winning five Super Bowls combined and Tony Romo holds virtually every passing record in club history.While the careers of those players are definitely impressive, none of them experienced success like Prescott has to start their runs with the Cowboys. The third-year player has 22 wins over his first two seasons, well ahead of any of his predecessors.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods will be reuniting at the 2018 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio on May 30, according to Sports Illustrated.Woods committed to the event on Wednesday, and news that Manning would join him for the Pro-Am followed shortly thereafter.The two first played together at the Quail Hollow Championship in 2009. Former Colts wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez served as Manning's caddy at the event.Woods went on to finish fourth in that week's official tournament.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dez Bryant stands by his recent decision to remain a free agent.The veteran wideout responded to Twitter users on Tuesday and Wednesday, noting that he has no regrets about passing on a contract offer from the Baltimore Ravens.

Making ejections reviewable is one of the topics up for discussion at the NFL spring meeting that starts Monday in Atlanta.The change is listed among the playing rule proposals up for review ahead of the 2018 season, as is a proposal involving multiple changes to kickoffs.Owners will vote on whether to allow a replay review to revisit the disqualification of a player.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Bashaud Breeland appears set to make a splash in the dried-up NFL free-agent market.The cornerback is visiting with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday and will meet with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky.Breeland was one of the top cornerbacks on the free-agent market this offseason. He reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $25 million with the Carolina Panthers on March 13, but the contract was soon revoked when he failed a physical due to an infected cut in his foot.His foot is fully healed and he's expected to pass all medical tests, according to Demovsky.The 26-year-old started 15 games for the Washington Redskins last season, recording one interception, 19 passes defensed, and 50 combined tackles.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Prosecutors have dropped a charge of resisting arrest with violence against New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson stemming from a May 2017 incident, Anderson's attorney, Ed O'Donnell, told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Anderson was arrested at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami and was charged with resisting arrest with violence and obstruction of a police officer, a third-degree felony in Florida.The Jets receiver reportedly refused to leave the festival grounds when asked to do so by security personnel, who in turn called the police.A separate felony charge laid against Anderson after his January 2018 arrest for reckless driving was downgraded to a misdemeanor in April, partly due to varying accounts of how fast Anderson's vehicle was going.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, who's been suspended since January 2017 for a missed drug test, will apply to the NFL for reinstatement Thursday, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Gregory recently spent more than six weeks in intensive rehab to address his substance abuse issues, according to Rapoport. The 25-year-old tested positive for marijuana several times throughout his career.A second-round pick of Dallas in 2015, Gregory has only played in two career games, compiling nine tackles and one sack.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills will retire Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas' No. 34 jersey during a halftime ceremony Oct. 29.Buffalo hosts the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football that evening.Thomas was one of the leading running backs of his generation, earning five consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 1989-93 and winning MVP in 1991.During his career with the Bills, Thomas was central to one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history. He led the team to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances, but Buffalo ultimately fell short each time.Thomas was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings will host a day-long summit and fundraiser at the team's new TCO Performance Center on June 21 - a few days before the Twin Cities Pride parade - with a focus on LGBTQ inclusion in sports."The Vikings are committed to leading efforts that raise awareness and create positive change for LGBTQ athletes across the country, and we are proud to bring together some of the nation’s thought leaders to create an engaging and impactful discussion," Vikings CEO Kevin Warren said in the team's announcement Wednesday morning."This event will highlight the role each of those involved in sports, including coaches, players, and executives, can play to promote equality within sports teams. We are also proud to raise funds for meaningful local and national LGBTQ causes."The Vikings will become the first NFL club to hold such an event. Guests will include Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis, triathlete Chris Mosier, and former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe."I'm extremely excited to join the Vikings in making this significant event a reality, Kluwe said. "While it's a positive step forward for both the Vikings and the NFL, what’s really critical is how we all use our platforms to improve people's lives. We've pulled together true leaders who can bring legitimate change through their respective organizations and our goal is to put together an event that can be replicated by teams and leagues moving forward."The Vikings organized the event partly due to a pledge made to Kluwe, who threatened to sue the team in 2014 after special teams coordinator Mike Priefer was caught using anti-gay language, according to Chris Hine of the Star Tribune."We obviously had our issues a while ago, but this is our way of looking forward and trying to figure out how we make sure that we set the stage for that not to happen again," Kluwe said. "I think that it’s the ideal outcome in that, at the end of the day, hopefully this will help a lot of people that otherwise might not have gotten that help."The day will be comprised of panel sessions discussing the role of allies of LGBTQ athletes in terms of creating an inclusive environment, the role of coaches in creating positive and winning environments, inspiring stories of high-profile LGBTQ athletes, and how leaders can transform institutions to be fully inclusive.A reception at the end of the day will raise funds for local and national LGBTQ organizations.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins went through life without Ryan Tannehill last season, and if nothing else, the experience may have given the team more respect for its oft-criticized franchise quarterback."I think there's an appreciation for him after him not being here last year and guys are excited for him to get this thing going," head coach Adam Gase told Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith on Wednesday.Tannehill missed the entire 2017 campaign due to a torn ACL suffered before the season. With him on the sidelines, Miami's scoring offense went from the 17th-ranked unit in 2016 to the 28th-ranked unit in 2017.The 29-year-old threw for 2,995 yards with 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 13 appearances two years ago, completing a career-high 67.1 percent of his passes. A former eighth overall pick, Tannehill hasn't quite lived up to the lofty expectations that accompanied him out of the draft, though he's far from earning the label of bust."Expect a guy that's extremely hungry to get back on the field and lead this team," Gase said of Tannehill, who should have minimal - if any - limitations during upcoming offseason team activities.In his place last season, Jay Cutler tossed for 2,666 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, completing 62 percent of his attempts in 14 contests.The Dolphins were rumored to be interested in taking a quarterback in the first round of the 2018 draft, but the top four pivots were all off the board by the time Miami went on the clock.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.