The New York Jets have withdrawn a rule change proposal that would limit pass interference penalties to 15 yards, according to The Washington Post's Mark Maske.The proposal was gaining momentum, but that apparently quickly dissolved after the competition committee voted it down 6-2, making the chances of it passing a vote from NFL owners unlikely. The owners of at least 24 teams must approve any rule change."Obviously, the competition committee was against it …. In my mind, I think it’ll struggle," Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones, a member of the competition committee, said earlier this week. "There's reasons for it. I certainly understand it. It’s certainly a big penalty. But at the same time, what we don’t want to see is more and more intentional pass interferences where players are tackling guys and things of that nature to keep them from scoring."The Jets proposed that all defensive pass interference fouls should warrant a 15-yard penalty unless the contact is "intentional and egregious," which would instead be a spot foul.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall has been working out at the team facility, but head coach Pat Shurmer indicated Tuesday his roster spot is in question."We'll have to see," Shurmer told Ralph Vacchiano of SNY when asked about Marshall's place on the team.Shurmer noted Marshall has yet to pass a physical, and is "trying to get healthy."Marshall saw action in just five games last year because of an ankle injury. He struggled in those contests, registering just 154 receiving yards and no touchdowns while making a couple of critical drops.The 33-year-old has no guaranteed money for 2018, the final season of a two-year, $11-million deal he signed with the Giants as a free agent last offseason.Marshall, who's never appeared in a playoff game, said at the end of December he wants to play two more seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL owners passed a targeting rule during Tuesday's league meetings, according to Albert Breer of the MMQB.com.Lowering the head to initiate contact with the helmet is now considered a foul and will carry a 15-yard penalty, added Breer. However, the NFL has yet to decide if players could be ejected as a result - like in college football - and will continue to discuss it.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said players "may be disqualified."

NFL owners approved the Oakland Raiders' plan for a new $1.8-billion stadium in Las Vegas during Tuesday's league meetings, according to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.The Las Vegas Stadium Authority will review the project's final details Wednesday morning, added Gehlken.The Raiders intend to remain in Oakland for the next two seasons before moving into their new Nevada home.Construction is scheduled to be completed on Aug. 1, 2020.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is being immortalized in bobblehead form.The $40 figure, which is being sold through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, features Kelce dressed in the Mummers costume he wore while delivering his epic speech during the Eagles' Super Bowl parade."When people are telling their children and their children's children and their great-grandchildren about this team and its amazing season, Jason Kelce and his victory speech will be one of those stories that lives on forever," Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, told Grace Dickinson of Philly.com. "It was certainly a bobblehead-worthy moment."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL is working on the language for a new targeting rule that could be presented to team owners for a vote as early as Tuesday, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Teams and execs say they've identified an uptick in the illegal use of helmets."In our ongoing study of how to make the game better, we just seemed to see more lowering of the head," Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones said at the league meetings, according to Pelissero." ... When you look at the plays where the players are dropping their head, we're doing a good job of catching it after the fact with fines and things of that nature, but (we) probably can do a better job of making the call on the field that hopefully we'll even emphasize more."Pelissero reports that the rule has come together quickly, but the specifics still need to be hashed out in terms of both language and enforcement.College football already has a targeting rule. In the NCAA, a player is ejected for using the crown of his helmet or making contact with the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Odell Beckham rumor mill won't stop, and neither will the Los Angeles Rams' dealings.The New York Giants are listening to trade offers for Beckham, and there have been several already, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.The Rams have made their first-round pick - No. 23 overall - available for such a deal, according to NFLN's Steve Wyche.Though the Giants are fielding inquiries about their star receiver, they reportedly haven't determined whether they're willing to trade him, Rapoport adds.The team's brass has hinted at parting ways with the Giants' marquee talent, but has also expressed a desire to keep him.Fresh off a trade for Marcus Peters and signing Ndamukong Suh on Monday, Rams head coach Sean McVay said his team is always in the market for acquiring quality players."We can't talk about anybody that's under contract with any other team, but I think, if there's one thing you can appreciate about what we've done this offseason, there's no trade we wouldn't explore or look into if we feel like it can upgrade us as a team," McVay said at the coaches' breakfast Tuesday, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday they released reserve quarterback Trevone Boykin. The move comes a day after his girlfriend, Shabrika Bailey, told WFAA that he assaulted her.Police in Mansfield, Texas, are reportedly investigating the incident.Bailey, speaking through a broken and wired jaw, said the assault occurred last Tuesday night at Boykin's Mansfield home after an argument about a text message he wanted to see on her phone. Boykin attacked her when she refused to unlock her phone, she said."So he goes into a choke. I remember him choking me and I'm trying to calm him down. And I just couldn't. And I blacked out. I just couldn't calm him down at all," Bailey told WFAA."The pressure was just hard. The pressure got hard to where I just remember just collapsing completely. And I just woke up in a puddle of blood on the kitchen floor. My whole right side was full of blood on the kitchen floor."Bailey said Boykin later dragged her into a bathtub to clean her up, drove her to Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite, Texas, on Wednesday, then fled the hospital and didn't return after the couple was separated and questioned by hospital staff. She sustained a broken jaw on both sides and had to be transported to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas for further treatment due to difficulty breathing from a swollen airway. She was released three days later.Mansfield detectives separately interviewed Bailey and her brother at her Mesquite home Tuesday morning and later told WFAA that Boykin was under investigation. He's since released a statement proclaiming his innocence.Bailey, who said she has dated Boykin since high school, was arrested with him in March of last year on intoxication assault charges for backing into and injuring several pedestrians outside a Dallas nightclub. Boykin, a passenger in her car, fled the scene, but later returned and was arrested for public intoxication and possession of 6.9 grams of marijuana. Bailey told WFAA the incident followed another assault by Boykin."He leaned over, attacked me, and choked me unconscious, which made the car go into drive to reverse," she said.Bailey said she declared the crash an accident at Boykin's behest, and he asked her to do the same regarding last week's reported assault in an effort to salvage his football career.Boykin signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Christian University in 2016 and saw limited action in his rookie season. He hasn't seen the field since.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady has accomplished it all in the NFL. He's a five-time Super Bowl champion and a three-time league MVP. He just completed his age-40 season and doesn't appear ready to hang up his cleats.And his wife, Gisele Bundchen, won't force him to.Bundchen shared with Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal that she will not push her husband to retire."It's not my decision to make," Bundchen said in an interview conducted before Super Bowl LII in February, according to Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston. "It's his decision, and he knows it. It wouldn't be fair any other way."Brady has said previously that his wife "would have me retire today" if it were up to her."I would never in my life ever (attempt to convince him to retire)," Bundchen said. "I want him to be happy. Believe me, I've been with him when he's losing. Try to be with him after you have lost (Super Bowls). I mean, I had my fair share, OK? As long as he's happy, he's going to be a better father, he's going to be a better husband, and I just want him to be happy. I do have my concerns, like anyone would."Brady will enter the 2018 season as the defending league MVP with revenge on his mind after losing the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants are now mum on Odell Beckham's future with the franchise.The past two days of Giants news were dominated by comments from co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch about Beckham's standing on the team, as well as reports that the Los Angeles Rams had tried to trade for the star receiver.When general manager Dave Gettleman held court with reporters Tuesday, he was asked point-blank if he wants Beckham on the Giants."I'm not going there. Next question," Gettleman said, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.Earlier Tuesday, the GM said he wants to eliminate "internal and external distractions" for the team.However, Gettleman was visibly angered by trade speculation and rumors that Beckham won't set foot on an NFL field without a new contract, reports Jarrett Bell of USA Today Sports.The GM also said "you don't quit on talent" while discussing Beckham, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Earlier in the day, head coach Pat Shurmur simply said Beckham is "on our team right now," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Beckham's contract situation - he's set to enter 2018 on a fifth-year option that will pay him $8 million - figures to dominate storylines all offseason until there is a resolution.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tuesday's changes in the NFL rulebook weren't limited to the catch rule.NFL owners have approved a rule allowing a member of the officiating department to instruct on-field officials to eject players guilty of a "flagrant non-football act" as long as a foul has been called for that act.Officials will be able to determine which players deserve an ejection for their misconduct with the help of instant replay. The newly implemented rule comes after last season yielded several non-football incidents, including Buccaneers wideout Mike Evans' out-of-play blindside hit on Saints corner Marshon Lattimore in Week 9. Evans was only hit with a 15-yard penalty during the game, but was later handed a one-game suspension.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the NFL doesn't want Johnny Manziel's services, he's willing to take them north of the border.After a Tuesday workout in front of scouts at the pro day of his alma mater Texas A&M, the 25-year-old told reporters he'd play in the Canadian Football League should a second chance in the NFL remain elusive."If something pops up, it pops up," Manziel said, via TSN. "And if not, and I don't get the opportunity to go back, I'm going to go play in the CFL. And things are going to be fine."The former Heisman winner was in talks to join the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats for the 2018 season, but negotiations hit a stalemate over the signal-caller's asking price of $500K earlier this year. He's since signed with the developmental Spring League and is expected to report in Austin on Wednesday.Manziel hasn't played on the NFL gridiron since the 2015 season. The Cleveland Browns - who made him the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 draft - released him in March 2016, but the oft-troubled pivot hasn't given up hope of rejoining the league. Tuesday's workout marked his second in front of pro scouts in under a week.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's owners voted 32-0 to approve a new catch rule, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.The new rule will require a receiver to establish control, get two feet or another body part down, and make a football move, such as taking a third step, extending the ball, or showing the ability to make such an act. It's no longer required for a receiver to "survive the ground" with possession of the football if he hits the turf.The rule was presented at the NFL's league meetings in Orlando this past weekend and put to a vote Tuesday.Head of officiating Al Riveron said Monday the intention is to ensure memorable and seemingly legitimate catches - such as infamous receptions from Dez Bryant, Jesse James, and Calvin Johnson - aren't called back.The rule needed approval from 24 of the league's 32 teams in order to pass. Many owners have vocally supported an adjustment after multiple embarrassing controversies in recent seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns are very close to determining which quarterback is their favorite entering the 2018 NFL Draft.Browns head coach Hue Jackson made that pronouncement Tuesday at the coaches' breakfast during league meetings in Orlando. He believes there's a franchise quarterback in the bunch of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen, and Baker Mayfield."I think the guy's in there. I really do," Jackson said, according to Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland."They're all very worthy candidates. They're all kind of different," the coach added, according to Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal.Jackson said the next step in the Browns' draft process is to come together with general manager John Dorsey and his staff to determine which top-four quarterback will be the best fit, according to Grossi. Jackson explained that the team hasn't had that conversation yet because of league meetings.However, the Browns still aren't opposed to trading out of the top pick in the draft."You have to explore all options," Dorsey said Tuesday, according to team staff writer Patrick Maks.Whether the Browns trade the No. 1 pick, deal the No. 4 pick, or hold onto both, their philosophy is clear."I keep telling you all: best available player," Dorsey said. "You all think I joke when I say that, but I do mean that."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Ndamukong Suh sweepstakes are over and the Los Angeles Rams are the big winners.The biggest name on the free-agent market signed with the Rams on Monday, leaving the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans out of the winners' circle.Saints head coach Sean Payton was asked Tuesday whether the team had the cachet to compete with the glitz and glamour the L.A.-based Rams had to offer."Cachet or cash? I think it was the cash," Payton retorted, according to Nick Underhill of The Advocate.Suh, who has taken home more than $124 million in total cash in his eight seasons in the NFL, signed with the Rams on a one-year, $14-million deal.Payton continues to be one of the best quotes in the NFL.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The popular belief is that the New York Jets traded up to the third pick in the NFL draft to better position themselves to pick their franchise quarterback.That may not be the case.Jets head coach Todd Bowles said the team made the move up from No. 6 to No. 3 with six-to-seven players in mind, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.New York swapped picks with the Indianapolis Colts and also gave up the 37th and 49th overall picks, as well as a 2019 second-round selection, to get closer to the top of the draft board.Among the players who could be selected with the first three picks are quarterbacks Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, and Baker Mayfield, running back Saquon Barkley, and defensive end Bradley Chubb. The Jets have needs at each of those positions and are likely playing possum before they're on the clock on April 26.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Andrew Luck has reached the next stage in the rehabilitation of his right shoulder: throwing footballs.The Indianapolis Colts quarterback - who's seen his progress start and stop after undergoing surgery in January 2017 - is gradually making his way back to playing shape.It was reported in January that he was close to throwing footballs again, but the focus at the time was working on shoulder strength and balancing his muscles.New Colts head coach Frank Reich said Tuesday at the coaches breakfast in Orlando that Luck is chucking the pigskin again, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.General manager Chris Ballard said last week that Luck will be eased back into team workouts.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Redskins just can't help themselves. Even though Kirk Cousins has left the franchise and signed with another team, Washington staffers continue to criticize their former quarterback.The latest verbal jab came from Redskins head coach Jay Gruden at the coaches breakfast during league meetings Tuesday morning.Asked whether the Redskins got better by trading for veteran quarterback Alex Smith and allowing Cousins to hit free agency, Gruden responded, "Without a doubt," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Gruden said he didn't want to get into comparisons about the two signal-callers, but added that Washington "definitely improved" at the quarterback position.While it's up for debate whether Smith is better than Cousins, the Redskins felt they needed more security at the position after Cousins played the final two seasons on the franchise tag.In Smith, the 'Skins are getting a 33-year-old three-time Pro Bowler who has made the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. Cousins, 29, has made the Pro Bowl once, but he had a superior passer rating and QB rating to Smith's in two of the past three years.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jon Gruden has never shied away from a live microphone, and at the coaches' breakfast Tuesday morning, he shared his surprise that Colin Kaepernick is still on the market.The quarterback went unsigned during the 2017 season after he began a protest during the national anthem in the 2016 campaign.Gruden, who's returning to the sidelines as the head coach of the Oakland Raiders this season, thinks it's curious that Kaepernick remains a free agent, though he listed several other available quarterbacks whose status surprised him as well."I think there's a lot of intrigue there," Gruden said, according to Paul Gutierrez of ESPN. "His performance on the field (in 2016) wasn't very good, on tape. I think, Robert Griffin, a Rookie of the Year - surprised he's out there. Tim Tebow, takes a team to the playoffs, there's some surprise that he never came back. You know, Johnny Manziel, he's out there."Back to Kaepernick, you know he got beat out by (Blaine) Gabbert, to start the (2016) season. I think that says something. (But) I am surprised he's not in camp with somebody. He probably will be soon."Though he hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 1, 2017, Kaepernick trains every day in anticipation of making a return to professional football. He was spotted in Houston almost two weeks ago doing drill work before he attended a deposition for Texans owner Bob McNair in a collusion case he's filed against the league and a number of owners.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Minnesota Vikings overhauled their quarterback room this offseason, allowing Case Keenum, Sam Bradford, and Teddy Bridgewater to hit free agency and signing Kirk Cousins.The Vikings had reservations about each of the three quarterbacks that saw time under center in 2017, but their questions about Bridgewater were more physical than anything.Speaking at the coaches' breakfast at the league meetings in Orlando on Tuesday morning, Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer shared that he and the team's medical staff were concerned about Bridgewater's surgically reconstructed left knee and felt he still had limitations."The reports I'd get back from the medical people weren't as positive as I was about it," Zimmer said, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. "That's kind of how it came down is that his knee wasn't as ... he still has some recovery to do."Bridgewater missed the entire 2016 season after he shredded his knee in practice on a non-contact play weeks ahead of the regular season.He was finally cleared to return in Week 10 of last season but only threw two passes in spot duty."When I watched him in practice he moved well, I didn't see limitations, but from what I (was) told, there was some," Zimmer said.Bridgewater signed a one-year, $6-million deal with the New York Jets on March 13 that will likely see him back up Josh McCown. The Vikings, in turn, signed Cousins to a fully guaranteed three-year, $84-million contract.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans signed free-agent quarterback Blaine Gabbert to fill a backup role, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.He'll immediately slot in behind franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota.The 28-year-old spent last season with the Arizona Cardinals, where he got in five starts as the No. 3 behind Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton.Gabbert threw for 1,086 yards, six touchdowns, and eight interceptions in his limited action in 2017.Alex Tanney and Tyler Ferguson fill out the remainder of the Titans' depth chart at the quarterback position.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Josh Rosen's college coach, Jim Mora, advised the Cleveland Browns to draft USC's Sam Darnold first overall instead of the quarterback he mentored at UCLA during an appearance on NFL Network."Because of fit, I would take Sam Darnold if I were the Cleveland Browns," Mora said, according to NFL.com's Dan Parr. "I think (he has) that blue-collar, gritty attitude. I think his teammates will love him. I think the city will love him. He'll say the right things. He'll come in and represent well. I think he kind of represents what Cleveland is. And then if I was one of the New York teams, I'd take Josh like that. I think they're both going to be great pros."Mora recruited and helped develop Rosen into a Heisman Trophy candidate at UCLA. He said his endorsement of Darnold shouldn't be interpreted as a shot at Rosen, even though it's unusual for a college coach to recommend a player from another program over his own."I think some day, hopefully, we're talking about the Peyton Manning-Tom Brady debate. Which one's better?" Mora said. "I think both of those guys can be those types of guys."The New York Giants and New York Jets own the second and third picks, respectively, after the Browns at No. 1.Mora was let go by the Bruins following a disappointing 2017 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts recently turned down two trade offers for quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a league source told Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star.It's unclear which teams submitted the offers, but the Colts are said to strongly value Brissett. He started 15 games last season in place of the injured Andrew Luck, after being acquired from the New England Patriots days ahead of the season-opener.Brissett is expected to move back to the bench this season, but that's assuming Luck is healthy throughout the 2018 season. Luck continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury and is expected to take part in offseason workouts in April.The 24-year-old Brissett threw for 3,098 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions a year ago. He has two seasons left on his rookie contract, and is scheduled to earn less than $1 million both years.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carson Wentz's health will be the defending Super Bowl champion's biggest storyline this offseason, but according to Philadelphia Eagles executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman, the young quarterback is progressing faster than expected.Doug Pederson said Sunday that Wentz is ahead of schedule, and Roseman agreed with his head coach's assessment Monday."My answer is I agree with whatever Doug says. I do see it the same way as him," Roseman said, according to ESPN's Tim McManus.Related - Watch: Wentz posts throwing video 3 months after ACL surgeryWentz said in January he believes he'll be ready for the 2018 regular-season opener, meaning he'll have to recover from the torn ACL and LCL in his left knee at the short end of his projected recovery time of nine to 12 months.Pederson also revealed that the Eagles received no trade offers for Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles that met their valuation, and Roseman reiterated the team's reluctance to part ways with such a valuable insurance policy."When you talk about certain rounds, there's a percentage of hitting on guys. We know what we have (in Foles), and that allows us the ability to feel very good about the most important position in sports," Roseman said. "And so for us to get rid of something like that, that's going to be a high price tag."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

While the rest of the NFC tries to think of any way to stop the tandem of Ndamukong Suh and Aaron Donald, members of the Los Angeles Rams took to Twitter to express their excitement about their newest addition.And, they did so in the only way the internet knows how to convey emotions: GIFs.

The nightmares from NFC West quarterbacks have become a reality.The Los Angeles Rams and All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh have agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced, meaning he will join forces with reigning Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald.No terms were released, but the deal is reportedly worth $14 million, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.It was expected that Suh - who was also being pursued by the New Orleans Saints, Tennessee Titans, and New York Jets (until Sunday when they rescinded their offer) - would sign a long-term, big-money deal, so it's somewhat of a surprise he inked a one-year contract.However, considering the Rams will either have to pay Donald on the same level as the likes of Von Miller either this offseason or next, it's a logical move for L.A. not to lock up too much money in one position.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants aren't shopping wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., and a trade for the 25-year-old superstar "probably won't happen," a source told Kimberly Jones of NFL Network.The report backs up comments from Giants co-owner John Mara, who said Sunday the team isn't shopping its top pass-catcher. Beckham is in the final year of his rookie contract and has made it known he wants to be the NFL's highest-paid player. Another report earlier Monday said Beckham isn't planning to set foot on the field again until he receives a contract extension.Related - Report: Rams contacted Giants about potential Beckham tradeIn addition to being one of the league's biggest personalities, Beckham has established himself as one of football's top players through his first four seasons.He posted more than 1,300 yards and at least 10 touchdowns in each of his first three years, and is one of three players in NFL history to amass more than 4,000 receiving yards through his first 47 games - Julio Jones and Randy Moss are the others.A fractured ankle limited Beckham to four appearances last season, during which he accumulated 302 yards and three touchdowns.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Gayle Benson, the new owner of the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans following the death of her husband Tom, emphasized Monday she intends to keep both franchises and would "never sell.""I don't think there's any other choice," Benson said, according to Larry Holder of The Times-Picayune. "I think that's the only thing that you could do is to keep his legacy alive. Where else would you go? I'm from New Orleans. My husband was from New Orleans. We're just like one big family over there."Benson also expressed her frustrations with those who believe she isn't up to the task of running two major sports teams."It's disappointing to think that somebody would think I would mess up his legacy. But I guess everyone has their opinion," Benson said. "I would never sell it. No."While Benson says she will rely on the strong leaders of both organizations, she won't shy away from taking control of tough situations."I think I can make difficult decisions," she said. "In fact, I know I can. I think I'll be fine with that."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay expressed confidence Monday that Andrew Luck has finally "turned the corner" in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery, which he underwent over 14 months ago."All indicators are (the) healing is going really well, and we feel really optimistic that he's turned the corner and has a full decade ahead of him of excellence," Irsay said, according to Mike Chappell of WTTV. "That’s a long period of time."While Colts general manager Chris Ballard said last week the team intends to ease Luck back into workouts in April, Irsay hopes his franchise player will be able to let loose."I expect him to throw quite a bit," Irsay said. "I expect him to channel his Brett Favre, if you will, and just say 'The hell with it. Let's go play football; let's go rock and roll."Luck missed the entirety of the 2017 season and the Colts limped to a 4-12 record without him. However, after a year of uncertainty, Luck eased concerns in February by ruling out a second procedure on his throwing shoulder.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jordy Nelson said Monday he was willing to take a pay cut to stick with the Green Bay Packers, but was disappointed about how the franchise viewed his role going forward."I think the number was part of it, but also the conversation I had in the meeting," Nelson told ESPN Wisconsin during a radio appearance, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. "I met with (general manager) Brian (Gutekunst) and had a discussion because I had to get a feel for not just the pay cut but what their plans were going forward. After that meeting, there wasn't, I don't think, much desire there. I think with the combination of both, we decided what was best for myself and my family (just) as they decided what was best for them and the Packers."Nelson, a fan favorite in Green Bay, was released after 10 seasons with the team. He quickly latched on with the Oakland Raiders, inking a two-year, $14.2-million deal.The veteran wideout, who'll celebrate his 33rd birthday in May, had one year and $10.25 million left on his contract with the Packers. He called Green Bay's decision to move on "disappointing.""I think the hurt part was, to be honest, was the unwillingness to try to make it work," he said. "But then again, it's a business, and they have to do what they think is best. What they need to do is to be able to move forward and prepare for the future of the Packers. But I think that was just part of it, but that's the way it is. I'm definitely not the only one that's been cut or released when you don't think it's going to happen, and it's not what you want to hear when you go into a meeting with them. But we've moved on."Nelson ranks fifth on Green Bay's all-time list in receiving yards and second in touchdown catches. He managed 482 yards and six touchdowns across 15 games last year, though he was more productive early in the season before quarterback Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams have been in contact with the New York Giants regarding a potential trade for superstar receiver Odell Beckham Jr. following a report he won't play in 2018 without a new contract, sources told Pat Leonard of NY Daily News.The Giants are seeking a first-round pick and more for Beckham, added Leonard.Beckham's reported discontent with his contract - which has one year and $8.46 million remaining after New York exercised the fifth-year option - came a day after Giants co-owner John Mara said he was "tired" of answering questions about his star player's behavior.Beckham reportedly wants $20 million per season in his next contract, and the Rams have the cap space - roughly $28.37 million, eighth-most in the NFL, according to Spotrac - to give him the mammoth deal he desires.The Rams could be motivated by a desire to capture one of the NFL's most recognizable figures ahead of their move to a new $2.6-billion stadium in Inglewood prior to the 2020 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett surrendered to Houston authorities Monday after being charged with injuring a paraplegic woman following last year's Super Bowl, Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.Bennett was taken into custody after a 35-minute court appearance and is expected to be released on bond later in the day. Judge Robert Johnson set bail at $10,000.

Johnny Manziel hopes to resurrect both his career and the marketing machine that came with it with his upcoming stint in the Spring League.His debut in the developmental league is right around the corner, and to mark the occasion, Manziel is selling his replica Spring League jersey online for $70.Manziel's first game in the jersey will come for the South Team on Saturday, April 7.- With h/t to CBS SportsCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in January he would meet with his head coach Bill Belichick and his quarterback Tom Brady after the season and he has fulfilled that promise.Kraft said Monday at the league's annual meeting that he has in fact met with the two after a season in which there was reported dissension in the ranks."Yes, we've had the meeting. And just to be clear, we have meetings all the time," Kraft said, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. "We're not a big bureaucratic organization."Reports of a rift between the power trio surfaced during the 2017 season. ESPN's Seth Wickersham reported in January that Brady, Belichick, and Kraft were at odds over the trade of backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and the revoked access of Brady's personal trainer Alex Guerrero, among other things.All three men remain in their positions entering the 2018 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears Chris Long will be vying for his third straight Super Bowl in 2018.Long has agreed to a restructured contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and intends to play this upcoming season, VP of football operations Howie Roseman announced via PhiladelphiaEagles.com's Dave Spadaro.The veteran pass-rusher was apparently considering retirement, but he'll be back with the defending champions in 2017. According to ESPN's Field Yates, Long agreed to a new contract last week, lowering his cap hit and increasing player bonuses.Long accumulated 28 tackles and five sacks last year for the Eagles. The former second overall pick (2008) will be entering his 10th NFL season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's head of officiating Al Riveron informed owners on Monday that the proposed new catch rule would have made controversial rulings for recent plays involving Dez Bryant, Jesse James, Calvin Johnson, Zach Miller, and Kelvin Benjamin confirmed receptions.That news wasn't received too warmly by Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones.Bryant made an acrobatic catch in the final minutes of a 2014 divisional playoff game against the Green Bay Packers that would have put the ball an inch from the end zone with the Cowboys trailing 26-21.However, infamously, the play was ruled an incompletion because, after showing clear possession of the football, Bryant bobbled it upon hitting the turf."We want to take these great catches and make them catches," Riveron said, according to Will Brinson of CBS Sports."Little too late," Jones said with a laugh, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.Cowboys went on to lose that game by the same 26-21 score and have yet to advance past that round in the years since.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL appears to be anticipating the Carolina Panthers' ownership saga to be settled in the near future.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft told the MMQB's Albert Breer the NFL hopes to have a buyer to present in time for a team-owner's meeting in May.Bidding for the Panthers has been heating up in recent weeks, with numbers to have reportedly eclipsed $2.5 billion, which would set a record for the sale of a U.S. pro sports team.Soon-to-be former owner Jerry Richardson decided to sell the team after employees were discovered to have reported instances of workplace misconduct.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch tried to provide some clarity - and perhaps damage control - on the Odell Beckham contract situation.Speaking at the NFL annual meeting in Orlando on Monday, Tisch made a number of statements on rumors surrounding his star receiver.NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Monday morning that Beckham won't set foot on a field in 2018 until he receives a contract extension. Beckham is currently set to play next season on a fifth-year option that will pay him $8.4 million.Tisch called such talk "hypothetical," according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.He added that contract negotiations between Beckham and new general manager Dave Gettleman have already begun, though they are in the very early stages."I do hope that Odell is with the Giants for the 2018 season. I would like that very much," Tisch reiterated.Gettleman said he will address the contract situation on Tuesday.As for Beckham's latest video controversy, Tisch called it "background noise" and said he didn't even watch it.Tisch's comments sharply contrast those of fellow co-owner John Mara, who said he's growing "tired" of answering questions about Beckham's antics.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A former New Orleans Saints cheerleader says the team discriminated against her when it fired her for breaking workplace rules.Bailey Davis told Ken Belson of the New York Times she was fired for team violations that she disputes. She was accused of breaking a social media policy that prohibits cheerleaders from posting photos of themselves in the nude or semi-nude, or in lingerie. She was also accused of attending a party with Saints players.As a result, Davis has filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, accusing the team have having separate rules for its male players and female cheerleaders.The Times reviewed team literature, including the Saints' handbook for cheerleaders, and determined the team has a policy that requires its cheerleaders to avoid any form of communication with players, both in person and online. However, the players are not punished for doing the same.Cheerleaders are instructed to block players from following their social media accounts and are prohibited from dining at the same restaurant as a player. Players are not given the same instructions."If the cheerleaders can't contact the players, then the players shouldn't be able to contact the cheerleaders," Davis' lawyer, Sara Blackwell, said. "The antiquated stereotype of women needing to hide for their own protection is not permitted in America and certainly not in the workplace."The Saints responded to The Times via email, stating that the organization strives to treat all employees fairly."At the appropriate time and in the appropriate forum, the Saints will defend the organization's policies and workplace rules," said Leslie A. Lanusse, lawyer for the Saints. "For now, it is sufficient to say that Ms. Davis was not subjected to discrimination because of her gender."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants have signed free-agent safety Michael Thomas, the team announced Monday.NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports the deal is for two years.Thomas spent five seasons with the Dolphins after going undrafted in 2012 and signing with the 49ers. He's a versatile defender capable of playing cornerback and safety, and has excelled on special teams throughout his career.The defensive back started two games for Miami in 2017, making nine tackles and defending one pass. He started 21 contests between 2015 and 2016.Thomas could compete across from strong safety Landon Collins with the likes of Darian Thompson and Andrew Adams. He was also utilized in a dime linebacker role during his time with the Dolphins.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bill Belichick isn't ready to divulge what led to Malcolm Butler's benching in the Super Bowl, but he did share how the New England Patriots convinced offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to stay.The Indianapolis Colts announced on Feb. 6 that they had reached an agreement with McDaniels to be their next head coach. However, that same day, McDaniels spurned them to remain in Foxboro.McDaniels interviewed for the Colts job during the Patriots' playoff run, one that came to an end in a disappointing Super Bowl loss.Belichick spoke about McDaniels' last-minute change of heart Sunday at the NFL's annual meeting in Orlando."Once that game ended, I think that really gave Josh and I a chance to sit down and talk more directly about the situation," Belichick said, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. "That's basically what happened. Before the game, I'd say we had minimal discussions. I'd say we had much deeper and longer and more in-depth and more constructive discussions immediately after the game."McDaniels' about-face angered the Colts and led general manager Chris Ballard to declare the rivalry with the Patriots "back on."As for the Patriots, they were able to keep the coordinator of the league's top-ranked offense in-house."We got back from Minnesota, I had an opportunity to talk to Josh, and we were able to work some things out," Belichick said. "I'm thrilled he's still with us and is going to continue in his role. I think he's a top offensive coordinator in the league. He's done a great job for me for a long time in a lot of different roles."I'm very glad, based on the meeting we had - there were a number of things that happened - that we were able to work that out and keep him with us."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams have reportedly emerged as front-runners to sign free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Suh visited the Rams earlier in the month, and Los Angeles has been one of the former Miami Dolphin's finalists since.Rapoport adds Suh has not ruled out signing with the Saints or Titans, and the defensive lineman could make his decision soon.The New York Jets appeared to be serious contenders for the veteran as well, but CEO and acting owner Christopher Johnson confirmed the team rescinded a contract offer, citing Suh's lack of fit into their long-term plan.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. appears prepared to do whatever it takes to land the new multi-year agreement he covets.The Giants exercised Beckham's fifth-year option for the 2018 season, but their star player won't set foot on a field this season until a new contract extension is agreed to, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Beckham, who recorded seasons of 1,300-plus yards and 10-plus touchdowns in each of his first three years in the league, said last year he wants to be the NFL's highest-paid player.Giants co-owner John Mara said at the owners' meetings in Orlando on Sunday that a new contract with Beckham will "get done when it's supposed to get done," according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. However, he also expressed his agitation with the number of incidents his receiver has been involved in.Among the fodder for tabloid headlines were Beckham's boat trip in Miami with teammates just days ahead of a playoff game in 2016, the player's many emotional outbursts on the field and sidelines, and a viral video posted early this month that appeared to show him in the presence of drugs."I'm tired of answering questions about Odell's behavior and what the latest incident is," Mara said. "I think he knows what we expect of him and now it's up to him."When asked if the latest controversy would play a role in contract negotiations, Mara admitted: "It wasn't helpful."But the Giants have long established the receiver is a talent they can't afford to lose. While the team is overhauling its roster after a disappointing 3-13 finish in 2017, Mara said he isn't actively seeking to trade Beckham, and admitted moving him is "not a scenario I would like to see happen."However, he didn't make any guarantees about Beckham's future."When you're coming off a season when you're 3-13 and played as poorly as we played, I wouldn't say anybody's untouchable."The 25-year-old wideout is coming off a season in which he suffered an ankle injury in the preseason and a broken leg in Week 5 that kept him off the field for the rest of the year.He has suggested he won't play a single snap in the preseason in 2018, and now it appears that threat could extend into the regular season.If Beckham can't agree to an extension with the Giants, he'll be a candidate for their franchise tag in 2019 and 2020. The tag is currently paying receivers $15.9 million for one season, which wouldn't meet his desire to be even the highest-paid player at his position.Coming into a contract year after a season shortened due to injury, Beckham's only leverage is to withhold his services if the two sides can't come to an agreement on a multi-year megadeal.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's assumed that every NFL team enters the offseason with a meticulously laid out plan designed to create a consistent approach from free agency to the draft, and everything in between.However, while some teams' visions for 2018 and beyond are clear, others are making moves seemingly at random. Here are three franchises whose offseasons so far have left us scratching our heads:Miami DolphinsMajor moves: Traded WR Jarvis Landry to Browns, Released DT Ndamukong Suh, Released C Mike Pouncey, Signed WR Albert Wilson, Signed WR Danny Amendola, Signed RB Frank Gore, Acquired DE Robert QuinnSeriously, does anyone know if the Dolphins want to compete in 2018 or not? Head coach Adam Gase is on at least moderately thin ice entering next season, and the front office has done him no favors by moving on from arguably its two best players in Landry and Suh.Landry was always a goner after it became clear Miami had no intention of paying him like an elite receiver, but to use that money on the solid but unproven Albert Wilson and 32-year-old Danny Amendola is mind-boggling. The Dolphins' haul for Landry - a 2018 fourth-round pick and a 2019 seventh-round pick - was equally underwhelming.Suh's mammoth contract was absurd, but even if the All-Pro defensive tackle wasn't playing at the level of his compensation, he was still one of the most disruptive interior defenders in the league. To make matters worse, the Dolphins shipped out one overpaid defensive lineman for another, trading a fourth-round pick and swapping sixths for Robert Quinn. Will they ever learn?The Dolphins have struggled with cap issue for years. Their aging roster needs an overhaul, not more veteran talent taking up snaps. Bringing Frank Gore back to his hometown is a good story, but it makes little sense on the field after Kenyan Drake proved toward the end of last season he can be a solid starter and considering Gore is a non-factor on passing downs.Finally, what's the plan under center? It's Ryan Tannehill's job for the upcoming campaign, but he was far from a lock to be the long-term option before missing all of 2017 with a knee injury. Miami opted not to pursue Kirk Cousins or bring in veteran competition for Tannehill (sorry, Brock Osweiler), but will also be hard-pressed to land one of the top quarterbacks with the 11th overall pick.As always, it appears the Dolphins are simply treading water.New York GiantsMajor moves: Traded DE Jason Pierre-Paul to Buccaneers, Signed LT Nate Solder, Acquired LB Alec Ogletree, Signed RB Jonathan Stewart, Released CB Dominique Rodgers-CromartieEntering the 2018 offseason, the Giants were at a crossroads. New York owns the No. 2 overall pick and has an aging franchise quarterback in Eli Manning, so the team could either usher in a new era with a young passer or rally around Manning one last time.So far the Giants have tried to walk both paths - a recipe for disaster.New York has made it clear that Manning will remain the starter next season regardless of what happens with the No. 2 overall pick, but trading defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is counter to that win-now mentality. His contract may have been bloated, but trading him forced the Giants to eat $15 million in dead money.While the Giants didn't see the value in paying an upper-tier pass-rusher, they had no qualms about making Nate Solder - an average left tackle at best - the highest-paid player at his position. New York was clearly desperate to improve Manning's protection, but the cost was steep for a team that could be rebuilding a year from now.Furthermore, signing a washed-up Jonathan Stewart to help fix their consistently bad running game is more than optimistic, and surrendering two 2018 draft picks to acquire the underwhelming Alec Ogletree again highlights the Giants' inability to decide between present and future.The signs are pointing to New York taking a non-quarterback with the No. 2 pick, a bold move considering Manning's age. Drafting a quarterback would be the right decision, but it would also be further evidence that the Giants are trying to eat their cake and have it too.New York JetsMajor moves: Released DL Muhammad Wilkerson, Signed CB Trumaine Johnson, Signed QB Josh McCown, Signed QB Teddy Bridgewater, Signed WR Terrelle Pryor, Acquired No. 3 overall pick from ColtsThere must be something in the drinking water in The Big Apple.The Jets clearly had a Plan A in making a play for Cousins, but once that fell through they've struggled to put together a Plan B.Bringing back Josh McCown isn't a bad move, as he's shown himself capable of being a solid stop-gap starter. But also bringing in Teddy Bridgewater on an incentive-laden contract and giving up three second-round picks to move up to No. 3 overall in the draft screams of the lack of a concrete vision for their future and the quarterback position specifically.Not only will the Jets have missed on their top choice in Cousins, they are at the mercy of the crosstown Giants as to whether their preferred franchise pivot is available for them to select at No. 3.Sure, New York could have identical grades on Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, and Baker Mayfield, but leaving the fate of the game's most important position to chance isn't a smart way to build a roster. Worse still, the Jets apparently didn't even offer the deal the Colts' accepted for the No. 3 pick to the Giants.Additionally, handing out $15 million per season to Trumaine Johnson, who's been slightly above average the last two seasons, seems like New York is just spending its buckets of cap space for the hell of it, as does their short-lived pursuit of Suh.Jets CEO Christopher Johnson said Sunday the offer to Suh - believed to be the highest among all the defensive tackle's suitors - was rescinded because it wasn't "in keeping with our long-term plan."Johnson offered no explanation beyond that, and if we were cynical people (we are) we would say it's because the Jets are just making things up as they go along.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

C.J. Anderson's future with the Denver Broncos remains up in the air.General manager John Elway didn't mention specifics, but his comments Sunday indicate Anderson could don a different jersey next season."He may or may not," Elway told Mike Klis of 9News when asked if Anderson would be back in Denver. "Who knows? We're going to continue to massage this thing and try and figure out what’s best and gives us the best opportunity to win football games."Related: - Report: Broncos will listen to offers for Anderson; not expected to cut himAnderson, 27, topped the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career last season while rushing for 4.1 yards-per-carry. The Broncos, though, have two younger, cheaper backs waiting in the wings in Devontae Booker and De'Angelo Henderson. That, coupled with the team's six picks in the first four rounds of the NFL draft, could spell the end of Anderson's tenure in Denver."C.J. obviously had a great year for us last year. We'll see where that takes us," Elway added. "Obviously, there’s a lot of moving parts to it when you talk about the (salary) cap and all those type things, too, so we'll continue to work on it and see what happens."Anderson is slated to earn $4.5 million in 2018 and 2019.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As far as Bill Belichick is concerned, it's status quo when it comes to his relationship with Tom Brady.Speaking Sunday at the NFL's Annual Meeting, Belichick addressed comments Brady made in the final installment of his documentary "Tom vs. Time" in which the future Hall of Fame quarterback pondered his future in the league and whether he's lost his "conviction.""So, I've had direct conversations with Tom many times over a long period of time," Belichick said, according to Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston. "I’ll rely on those conversations I have with him directly rather than something else. Tom and I have always had a good line of communication, we've always been able to talk directly with each other. I don’t see that changing. I’ll rely on those instead of ... anything else."Brady has maintained a desire to play into his mid-40s, but the documentary's director, Gotham Chopra, caused somewhat of a stir when he said he doesn't envision a scenario in which Brady does it.Brady's wife, Gisele Bundchen, also made an interesting remark in the final episode, touching on her husband's past few years in New England and hinting at Brady's displeasure, saying: "These last two years have been very challenging for him in so many ways, and he tells me, 'I love it so much and I just want to go to work and feel appreciated and have fun.'"A tight-lipped Belichick, as is his wont, wouldn't get into specifics about whether he's noticed a change in Brady's behavior."Everything’s an evolution and everything’s different. Things change. Guys go from not being experienced to experienced," he said."We all have a lot of things along the way that happen to us and we all learn from them. We're always evolving. It evolves every year. Every day, every week, every month, every game plan."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bill Belichick was the man who decided Malcolm Butler's time with the New England Patriots would end in the most unceremonious of ways, watching from the sideline as his team lost Super Bowl LII.However, despite the high-profile benching, Belichick sang the praises of the newly-signed Tennessee Titans cornerback Sunday, while also refusing to go into any more detail about the incident."I have a lot of respect for Malcolm," Belichick said, according to Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal. "From the day he got here in rookie minicamp four years ago, he's always competed as hard as he could. He always has been a great competitor on the field, and I totally respect that. I'm not going to get into last year."I'm not going to get into next year or some other year. I talked to Malcolm. I wished him well in Tennessee. Obviously, (Titans head coach) Mike (Vrabel) and (Titans GM) Jon (Robinson) are great people that I have a lot of respect for in that organization and I have a lot of respect for Malcolm. We wish him well."Butler played just one special teams snap after being one of the Patriots' key defenders during the regular season, but took the high road after joining the Titans, saying he will "always have love for New England, Bill Belichick, Mr. Kraft, all those guys. Life just goes on."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns have agreed to a contract with veteran quarterback Drew Stanton, the team announced Sunday.Stanton's agent, Mike McCartney, confirmed it to be a two-year deal.The 33-year-old is the second quarterback added by the Browns and general manager John Dorsey, who has been a busy man this offseason. The team acquired Tyrod Taylor, among other players, in early March, and with the Browns possessing the first and fourth overall picks, Dorsey and Co. could opt for another quarterback through the draft.Stanton, a perennial backup, will provide added depth and insurance in the interim. The veteran appeared in five games (four starts) for the Arizona Cardinals last season in place of the injured Carson Palmer. He threw for 894 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.