Apparently, not every NFL executive thinks the same as Houston Texans owner Bob McNair when it comes to player activism.New York Jets CEO Christopher Johnson, the team's acting owner while brother Woody acts as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, didn't mince his words Sunday when asked about the NFL potentially implementing a rule to restrict players from expressing their social or political views."I can't speak to how other people run their teams, but I just think that trying to forcibly get the players to shut up is a fantastically bad idea," Johnson said, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.McNair said he wasn't in favor of player activism after defending Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who is under investigation for workplace misconduct, including sexually harassing female employees"Our playing field, that's not the place for political statements, not the place for religious statements," McNair said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Flacco can breathe a big sigh of relief.Just days after NFL executive vice president Troy Vincent said a potential rule change for pass interference penalties "had some momentum," it appears the proposal is headed for failure.New York Giants co-owner and competition committee member John Mara said he supported the change but added not enough of his colleagues felt the same way."I don't think anything will happen on that," Mara said, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. "I happen to be in the minority. I prefer the 15-yard penalty, but most people prefer (the current rule)."Stephen Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, who is also on the competition committee, told The Washington Post that the proposal was voted down 6-2.The NFL requires at least 24 team owners to sign off on a proposed rule change, so it's unlikely to get enough support after the competition committee's decision.The proposal, which originated from the New York Jets, would make all defensive pass interference fouls 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.

Ndamukong Suh won't be joining the New York Jets after all.In a surprising reveal, Jets CEO and acting owner Christopher Johnson confirmed the team has rescinded a contract offer to the defensive tackle, adding Suh wasn't "in keeping with our long-term plan," according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan reportedly didn't get permission from Johnson before presenting Suh a "pretty big" offer. Johnson stepped in after the contract proposal was made and spoke to Maccagnan, opting to go in a different direction."It became apparent to the two of us that this just didn't work," Johnson said. "I don't want to be a flash in the pan. I don't want to load up on people who can get you there, but can't keep you there. This is about building something great long term."The Jets emerged as a contender for Suh in large part due to their cap space. In comparison to the Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Rams, and New Orleans Saints - three other teams in the mix for Suh - the Jets had the second most money to dangle in front of the five-time Pro Bowler. Jets head coach Todd Bowles also spoke with Suh about how the team could incorporate him in its defense.The 31-year-old will now, ostensibly, decide between the Rams, Saints, and Titans. Of the three teams, Suh said he's "intrigued" by the thought of joining the Rams, who appear to be the most logical fit. Despite playing on a poor Miami Dolphins team, Suh is still a valuable and effective presence, ranking as Pro Football Focus' fifth-best defensive tackle in 2017.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has been mostly out of the public eye since comparing player activism to "inmates running the prison" in October, but he's broken his silence to defend Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who's selling his after revelations about his workplace misconduct came to light."I think his regret is that he didn't fight things as they came out," McNair said, alluding to the reported out-of-court settlements Richardson struck with alleged victims, according to Jarrett Bell of USA TODAY Sports.He added, "Some of the comments could have been made jokingly. I'm sure he didn't mean to offend anybody."McNair also called Richardson "a great owner." Richardson is reportedly accused of sexual harassment against female employees and using a racial slur toward a team scout.The 81-year-old announced his decision to sell the franchise shortly after the story of his misconduct broke. The bidding for the Panthers is reportedly set to surpass $2.5 billion.McNair also took time to emphasize his unhappiness with player activism."Our playing field, that's not the place for political statements, not the place for religious statements," McNair said.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles veteran Malcolm Jenkins and free agent Eric Reid are two of the NFL's most socially active players, but the fellow safeties haven't always seen eye to eye.The two co-founded the Players Coalition along with retired receiver Anquan Boldin, but Reid left the group just before an accord was struck with the NFL in October that would contribute nearly $90 million to causes considered important to African-American communities, citing differences in opinion between him and Jenkins.The 26-year-old Reid - who was the first player to protest during the national anthem alongside Colin Kaepernick - has yet to sign this offseason despite stating he won't kneel next season.Jenkins doesn't think it's a coincidence."Absolutely. It would be hard to say that he's not getting any calls just on talent alone," Jenkins told ESPN's Tim McManus. "I think any team that is considering him is going to weigh his political views and the strong stance that he's taken the last couple years, and that's unfortunate, but it's just kind of what it is."So hopefully, teams will look past that and evaluate him as a player, and I think as a player he deserves a spot in this league. But I'd be kidding myself if I said that his stance isn't playing a role in him not having a call yet."The free-agent safety market was slow to develop, with top players like Morgan Burnett waiting over a week to sign and inking deals much smaller than anticipated.However, most of the notable free-agent safeties have now found new homes, while Reid has yet to have a reported team visit.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

In New York Giants co-owner John Mara's first public comments about a viral video featuring star receiver Odell Beckham, Mara suggested the player's off-field conduct isn't helping his cause as he seeks a lucrative, long-term deal.In early March, a video surfaced showing Beckham in a bed sitting next to a woman. The object he was holding was unidentifiable, but the woman appeared to be holding a credit card with a white substance on it.Mara was asked Sunday for his reaction to the video and its potential effect on a long-term deal with the Giants."I guess my response to that is I'm tired of answering questions about Odell's behavior," Mara said, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. "He knows what's expected of him and now it's up to him."Asked if it was possible Beckham would be a member of another team in 2018, Mara seemed reticent to lock himself into any guarantees about his star player's future."I can't answer that one way or the other," Mara said, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. "We're certainly not shopping him. Again, when you're coming off a season when you're 3-13 and played as poorly as we played, I wouldn't say that anyone is untouchable."Beckham is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is due to command a massive deal. He's said he's looking to become the highest-paid player in the NFL.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A research group believes it's on the way to a discovery that will help identify chronic traumatic encephalopathy in living people, and it's enlisting the aid of NFL players.Exosome Sciences hopes to discover biomarkers that will help confirm the presence of CTE in living patients, according to Kent Somers of AZCentral.com. The disease can currently only be diagnosed at autopsy.The group is asking former and current NFLers to donate small amounts of blood, urine, and saliva for an approved research study that gets underway Wednesday."This is ground zero for the launch of this really important study," said former NFL player and broadcaster Solomon Wilcots, who sits on a "players council" for the company. "If there was ever a time to have a call to action, this would be it."The group is looking for about 200 participants.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It doesn't seem as though the bad blood between former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher and quarterback Vince Young will be getting better anytime soon.Young told SI.com's Greg Bishop last summer that he wrote a letter in 2013 to apologize to Fisher for his role in their fractured relationship, but Fisher told Paul Kuharsky.com on Saturday that he still hasn't responded."Yes, I got a letter from Vince," Fisher said. "And I didn't respond. My name was spelled wrong on the letter, the letter came from the University of Texas, and I had no way of knowing if it was (really) from him. It came from the athletic department. But my name was spelled incorrectly."I thought if it was from him he would have maybe spelled my name right."Young was working for his alma mater in the division of diversity and community engagement around the time he's said to have sent the letter.- With h/t to ESPNCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sister Jean is a very popular woman right now.The 98-year-old team chaplain of Loyola Chicago has become a viral sensation during the Ramblers' improbable run to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, and now has NFL teams lining up to meet her.The Carolina Panthers were the first club to extend Sister Jean an invite to visit in the fall.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put contract negotiations with franchise-tagged running back Le'Veon Bell on hold.General manager Kevin Colbert made the announcement Sunday. The front office will keep its focus on free agency and the upcoming draft. The Steelers will resume dialogue with Bell's representatives eventually, Colbert said, adding that there's no update on a multi-year agreement.Pittsburgh elected to use its franchise tag on Bell for the second consecutive year."At this point, after we tagged Le'Veon, we move into other matters of free agency," Colbert said at the NFL owners meetings, according to Bob Labriola of Steelers.com. "We (also) continue with draft preparation, so it's really not anything we're choosing to ignore, it's just the circumstances of other things that need to be taken care of at the moment. Free agency takes precedence, but we're also trying to keep up with our draft operation as well."Bell was staunchly opposed to receiving another one-year contract and has yet to sign the deal. He admitted in early March that he has little choice but to play on the tag for another season and said it'd be a "rerun of last year," when he skipped training camp and signed his tender just days ahead of the season opener.Colbert remains hopeful Bell will attend this year's training camp.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2018 NFL Draft lacks a consensus top quarterback, with the likes of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, and Baker Mayfield vying to be the first signal-caller off the board.One name that isn't under consideration is Michigan's John O'Korn, as teams seek prospects with high upsides and a strong resume as a starter. But for those looking for someone who could start from Day 1, O'Korn believes he's top of the class."Honestly, I think I'm the most NFL-ready quarterback in this draft just as far as terminology, and knowing what to do on a day-to-day basis, game-planning," O'Korn said, according to Angelique S. Chengelis of The Detroit Press."I was part of the game-plan meetings with coach Harbaugh, coach (Pep) Hamilton, the whole staff, coach (Tim) Drevno, all last fall, so just on a day-to-day basis what it takes to be an NFL quarterback, I think I would choose myself over any other guy in this draft in that regard."While O'Korn isn't a lock to be drafted after tossing just two touchdowns and six interceptions as a part-time starter under Jim Harbaugh, it appears he has the necessary confidence to try to make his NFL dream a reality regardless of what happens on April 26.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to make NFL stadiums more accommodating for the expanding group of female team staff members around the league.At next weeks owners' meeting, the 49ers will propose that all NFL stadiums have "three separate and permanent locker rooms to be exclusively designated for female football staff on game days as follows: game officials, home club staff members, and visiting club staff members," according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle.If passed, all teams would need to comply by 2021.Last year, San Francisco hired Katie Sowers - the NFL's second full-time female coach in league history.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former NFL guard Evan Mathis is parting ways with a prized Mickey Mantle baseball card that, once sold, is expected to set an auction record.Mathis, who retired from the NFL following the 2016 season, is selling his 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA Mint 9 card through Heritage Auctions. The auction site estimates the card to be worth $3.5 million, which would set a record for the highest price ever paid for a baseball card at auction, according to the Associated Press.The current record is $3.12 million, which someone paid two years ago for a Honus Wagner 1909 card."It's what I consider the new face of card collecting," Chris Ivy, director of sports auctions for Heritage, said. "For decades it's been the (Wagner card). For post-war (World War II) cards and the baby-boomer generation and beyond, it really does come down to this '52 Topps rookie Mickey Mantle card, which has kind of moved from just sports collecting to more of Americana."The fact that this one came out of the factory in strong condition, survived for many decades in that same condition, didn't get put in spokes or thrown away by mom is pretty miraculous."Bidding on the card is currently at $1.8 million. The auction closes April 19 at 10 p.m. CT.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets officially signed free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor on Saturday after reportedly agreeing terms Thursday.Pryor will form a talented tandem with Robby Anderson and will be looking to rebound from a disappointing 240-yard campaign as a member of the Washington Redskins last season.

The Eagles were reportedly seeking more than first- and fourth-round picks in exchange for Super Bowl LII MVP Nick Foles this offseason, but apparently Philadelphia didn't receive any offers that came near its hefty asking price."We did not," Pederson said to NFL Network's Steve Wyche when asked if the team got any interesting trade offers for Foles, according to NFL.com's Edward Lewis. "Nothing too crazy. It had to be the right deal for us to do that. But there wasn't anything coming down our way for Nick."While Carson Wentz believes he'll be ready for the start of the 2018 season after tearing his ACL in December, the Eagles likely don't want to lose their top-tier insurance policy unless an offer blows them away.If a starting quarterback on another team suffers a major injury during training camp, and Wentz continues to make strides, Philly may then be tempted to offload Foles for significant future draft assets.But until then, it appears Philadelphia's Super Bowl hero is staying put.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Thomas' diet is going to look a lot different now he's retired from the NFL.The former Cleveland Browns left tackle revealed Thursday on Twitter that he would consume 4,200 calories daily in order to maintain his weight - and that was just on inactive days.His go-to calorie bomb? Whole milk and Girl Scout cookies.

Johnny Manziel's latest attempt to return to an NFL field has been met with varying reactions from the football world.There's one particular response he doesn't quite feel right seeing.

The Dallas Cowboys have restructured tight end Jason Witten's contract which will free up approximately $3.5 million in cap space, sources confirmed to ESPN's Todd Archer.Witten, 35, is the second Cowboys player to agree to such terms, as four-time Pro Bowl center Travis Frederick restructured his deal last week, saving the team close to $7.5 million.The longtime tight end is aiming to play a franchise-record 16th campaign for the Cowboys. Not only has Witten been incredibly durable despite his age, he's provided steady value as part of Dallas' passing game, finishing second on the team with 63 receptions and five touchdowns last season.Witten is under contract until 2021."I feel like if you don't have (the desire to win a title) you don't need to be playing," Witten told Archer in late February. "If you've got to convince yourself of that or, 'Hey, can I amp up for one more?' That's already a sign (to call it quits). And that's never been the case with me to this point. I've never had that feeling. I'm sure I will at some point because it is demanding. It's taxing."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback-turned-analyst Michael Vick may have found a new side gig following the former NFL player's appearance on the FX series "Atlanta."On last week's episode, "Money Bag Shawty," Earn - played by the show's star and creator, Donald Glover - challenges Vick to a race in the parking lot of a strip club.In an interview with Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report, Vick revealed that people have been asking to race him in real life since the episode aired."After seeing that, I've gotten a lot of requests to come out and race guys outside of the club," Vick said. "Whether it's a strip club or a regular club, I might make that my side hustle, man. Maybe two weekends out of the month, I'll go ahead and make me some money."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Earl Thomas has cleared the air.A day after referring to his future in Seattle as "a guessing game", the longtime Seahawks safety reaffirmed his preference to finish his career with the only NFL team he's ever known.

New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon was detained at an airport in San Jose, Costa Rica for marijuana possession, according to Costa Rican newspaper La Nacion, as translated by Laura Alvarado of the Costa Rica Star.Officials said police at Juan Santamaria International Airport detained Harmon after they discovered 58 grams of cannabis stuffed inside a can of iced tea in his luggage, accompanied by three pipes and 4.3 grams of compressed marijuana. He was later sent back to the United States."We are aware of the situation involving Duron Harmon Friday night in Costa Rica," the Patriots said in a statement, per ESPN. "He has since returned to the U.S. and we are seeking to gain more information. At this time, we have no further update."The 27-year-old two-time Super Bowl champion is coming off his fifth season in New England. He signed a four-year extension ahead of the 2017 season and went on to lead all defensive backs with four interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency has been open for 10 days, and only one elite player remains unsigned: Ndamukong Suh.The five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has gone the opposite way of his peers who rushed to sign big-money deals before the official league year began. With four teams reportedly in the hunt - the Saints, Titans, Rams, and Jets - Suh hasn't been in a hurry to put pen to paper.While some may wonder what's taking so long, the 31-year-old's approach to free agency is actually more logical than the way things usually shake out.Firstly, the opportunity to meet with multiple teams and get comfortable with the city, potential coaches, and front-office personnel is something far too few players take advantage of. Big-money contracts come with big expectations, and it's awfully hard to meet those if a player doesn't like where he's living or who he's working with. Brock Osweiler signing with the Houston Texans without ever speaking to Bill O'Brien in 2016 is a perfect example of why players shouldn't blindly chase the money.Suh is also not at risk of missing opportunities by waiting too long, as no other defensive tackle on the market can match his production. Some players sign quickly in fear of being stuck with limited options, but top-level guys are in a league of their own with no shortage of suitors.The former Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions defender's decision hasn't been helped by the four teams involved, as they each offer a different combination of pros and cons.TeamCap spaceTitans$45.33MJets$37.04MRams$35.18Saints$5.6M(Cap numbers courtesy: Spotrac)JetsThe Jets emerged late and are the only suitor that hasn't had Suh in for a visit, but the 31-year-old should already be familiar with the area after spending last summer interning in Manhattan.On top of reportedly offering the largest contract for Suh, New York can provide more off the field than the other suitors. The 31-year-old has shown an interest in building his business portfolio and would have plenty of opportunities to do so with the Jets. The downfall with "Gang Green" is that they give Suh the worst chance to win right away.TitansThe Titans can't really argue they'll give Suh his best chance at a championship, but they can actually give the defensive tackle more than the Jets, as they have more cap space and there's no state income tax in Tennessee.If Suh wants to just make his money and play football, the Titans will likely be his choice. While they cracked the playoffs last season, they're still in the up-and-coming stage of their franchise, with a young quarterback and a first-time head coach. That's not to say Tennesse wouldn't be a contender if they added Suh, but if it's a win-or-go-home attitude he's carrying, it may be the Big Easy or Hollywood where he makes his next home.SaintsThe Saints are an interesting suitor, as interior defensive line wasn't expected to be a need for them and they don't have much cap space. But the move to go after Suh says a lot about why he may choose to don the black and gold.As Drew Brees and Sean Payton age, the pressure to bring another Lombardi Trophy to NOLA mounts and significant upgrades at any position are welcome. Given their cap situation, the Saints would be forced to offer Suh a short-term deal, which may be his preference if he wants to hit free agency again before he's too old. New Orleans is a more experienced team than the Rams, which was likely a selling point during Suh's visit. However, if the decision comes down to dollars and cents, the Saints don't have the cap space to compete.RamsAfter making major defensive upgrades through trades this offseason, the Rams have been quiet in free agency other than their pursuit of Suh. That inactivity has left the team with plenty of cap space to offer Suh what he wants and pair him with Donald to create possibly the best defensive tackle tandem ever. Behind the Saints, the Rams offer the best chance to win right away, though their inexperience in the playoffs isn't something Suh can help with.Income tax is a big worry in California, but he would have opportunities outside football to make some extra cash in Hollywood. He was also raised on the west coast in Oregon, so if he wants to be closer to home, the other suitors may be out of luck.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After seeing so many of his teammates leave the Seattle Seahawks, safety Earl Thomas thinks his future with the team is in question.Thomas has been rumored as a trade candidate since lobbying for the Dallas Cowboys to acquire him after a game last season. The 28-year-old, who has one year remaining on his contract, says he would like to stay in Seattle, but admits nothing is certain."Hopefully I stay, but right now, nobody knows," Thomas told Irish radio show "Off the Ball" recently on a trip overseas. "It's a guessing game, so we'll see."The six-time Pro Bowler has a $10.4-million cap hit in 2018 and doesn't appear willing to accept a pay cut to stay with the Seahawks, noting he would still enjoy playing football for another club."In my case, whether I'm in Seattle or anywhere else, I'm going to be rich and happy regardless," Thomas said. "So it's a cut-throat league, but if you're at the top of your game and you don't give them any reasons to devalue, you're good. That's just how I look at it."- With h/t to ESPNCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent tight end Martellus Bennett, a veteran of 10 NFL seasons, hinted at retirement in a Twitter post on Thursday, saying he's decided to "move on from the world of football."

NFL running back prospect Derrius Guice was ready to be called into action on Friday when the LSU product saved a woman's life.Guice spotted a car accident Friday afternoon and got out of his own vehicle to ensure everyone was alright before realizing someone needed his help. The 20-year-old not only pulled the woman to safety, he live tweeted his own heroics.

The Arizona Cardinals traded starting offensive tackle Jared Veldheer to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2018 sixth-round pick, the team announced Friday.The move clears more than $10 million in cap space for the Cardinals, according to Spotrac. The eight-year pro was set to become a free agent after 2018.Veldheer, 30, switched from left tackle to right tackle last season to make room for first-round pick D.J. Humphries on the blind side. The 6-foot-8 blocker will likely slot in on the right side of the Broncos' line, as they spent their first pick of the 2017 draft on left tackle Garett Bolles.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Foxborough Police announced they arrested and charged a 33-year-old man in connection with the burglary of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's home the day after Super Bowl LII, according to TMZ Sports.Anthony Almeida was charged with breaking and entering, two counts of receiving stolen property, and malicious destruction of property. Police are still looking for two more men who were involved in the robbery.Police recovered an Apple Watch, a Rolex, and two rare coins, but Gronkowski is still missing several firearms.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Odell Beckham Jr. is being sued for $15 million over an alleged assault that took place in the New York Giants receiver's home, TMZ Sports reports. Beckham has denied any fault in the incident.In the lawsuit, Ishmael Temple - who claims to be a friend of the Giants star - claims one of Beckham's security guards, Charles Puryear, pointed a gun at him at the receiver's house in January before being punched in the back of the head by another security member. Temple was also stomped on by Puryear and blacked out before waking up to more kicks to his face as Beckham stood idly by allowing the assault to continue.Temple says he was bloodied, had two front teeth chipped, and had his lip busted. Despite suing for $15 million, Temple claims he spent just $18,000 to fix his teeth.Beckham's attorney Daniel Davillier responded to the report of the lawsuit with a statement denying Temple's account of the incident."Even though Mr. Temple agrees that Mr. Beckham was in no way involved in the physical altercation, neither as a participant nor as an instigator, he nevertheless demanded money from Mr. Beckham, and has now filed a meritless suit against him," Davillier said in the statement.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Johnny Manziel's journey back to the NFL has a long way to go and he knows that he can't afford any slip-ups.The 25-year-old quarterback acknowledges that he was "extremely selfish" in his first run as a pro and continued to make mistakes after being released by the Cleveland Browns in March 2016. His workout at Thursday's pro day and his upcoming appearance in the Spring League are all part of Manziel's final opportunity to change public opinion."When I first got in the league, did I have some leeway? Sure I did, but I have exhausted all leeway and all second chances," Manziel told Bruce Feldman of Sports Illustrated. "This isn't the second chance. This is the 35th chance."This is the last of the last chances to show people that I've made a drastic change in my life, and it's for the better and I'm happy with where I'm at."The former Heisman Trophy winner says he's had to cut certain friends out of his life and has been away from hard drugs for almost a year.A huge part of Manziel's comeback attempt is his diagnosis of mental health issues, which includes a bipolar disorder that he's been taking medication for."(The medications are) supposed to keep you even-keel," said Manziel. "Sure, I do still drive in traffic and when someone cuts me off, I get pissed, but I'm able to take a deep breath."When I went to that mental health (clinic), I started dealing with different coping mechanisms to really help me not being so drastic in my actions all the time."Manziel says he's patched things up with his father, who once said his son would be better off in jail, in part thanks to his new medication.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins have signed free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler, the team announced Friday. The contract is a one-year deal, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.Osweiler will likely be a backup to Ryan Tannehill in Miami but could earn a shot to start if the Dolphins decide to hold an open quarterback competition in training camp.The 27-year-old spent last season with the Denver Broncos, throwing for 1,088 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions while starting four contests.Osweiler will be reunited with Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, who served as quarterbacks coach (2011-2012) and offensive coordinator (2013-2014) with the Broncos.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget has been suspended the first four games of the 2018 season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team confirmed.The 28-year-old has started all but two games he has been active for since entering the league in 2011 as a first-round pick.Liuget said in a statement that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions, though he claims to have taken the substances unintentionally.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears there is a new contender in the running for top remaining free agent Ndamukong Suh.Suh told Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz that the New York Jets have emerged as a 'serious' contender to obtain his services.While a visit to New York has yet to be scheduled, Schultz cites head coach Todd Bowles informing the defensive tackle of precisely how he envisions using him as a key factor in Suh's interest.New York also reportedly offered the former Dolphin the most lucrative contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Jets join the Rams, Titans, and Saints as reported favorites to land Suh, per Schultz. The veteran has met with each of the other teams over the last week.Suh, who was officially released by Miami on March 14, would be a major addition to New York's defensive line, joining 2015 first-round pick Leonard Williams.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett was indicted Friday for the felony charge of injury of the elderly, according to the office of the Harris County district attorney.The incident occurred at the end of Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston on Feb. 5, 2017. Attempting to make his way onto the field to celebrate his brother Martellus' victory with the New England Patriots, Bennett was told by security personnel he had to use a different entrance for field access.Houston police said in a press conference Friday that Bennett instead forced his way through stadium security, specifically pushing past a 66-year-old paraplegic woman, who suffered injuries including a sprained shoulder."I think it's pretty pathetic that you would put your hands on a 66-year-old paraplegic and just treat them like they don't exist," Houston police chief Art Acevedo said, according to Q13 Fox.After knocking down the stadium workers, Bennett allegedly had a confrontation with an officer whom he swore at before making his way to the field. Houston police say the officer chose to attend to the fallen workers rather than chase down Bennett.

The Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent wide receiver Allen Hurns to a two-year contract Friday.The deal's reportedly worth $12 million, a source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.He was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday and said he received interest from up to 10 teams.The 26-year-old undrafted free agent had a breakout sophomore season with the Jaguars in 2015, catching 64 of 105 targets for 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns.He signed a four-year, $40-million extension ahead of the 2016 campaign, but failed to deliver on the promise he had shown the previous year.Hurns played 21 games over the first two years of his extension, catching just 74 of 132 targets for a meager 961 yards and five touchdowns.He'll likely compete with Terrance Williams for the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver role.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith was arrested Friday morning after turning himself in to San Francisco police, according to Evan Sernoffsky of the San Francisco Chronicle.Smith violated a court order to stay away from the victim of a domestic violence incident that occurred March 3.He reportedly pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of willful infliction of corporal injury, assault with force likely to produce injury, false imprisonment, and vandalism at an arraignment for the original incident on March 12. His next court date was set for April 5.The Raiders released Smith on March 5 following the incident.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo stood on the driving range of the PGA Tour’s Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship earlier this week, the sound of the balls he hit was the same as the shots by golfers adjacent to him, according to those Tour professionals - guys who make their living, week in and week out, on the biggest stage in the sport.That’s because, this week, Romo is one of them.The former quarterback, and now analyst for CBS, received a special exemption into this week’s Tour event, opposite of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship where most of the top 64 in the Official World Golf Ranking are playing.Although it may be odd for the casual sports fan to see Romo’s name in the field, his appearance in a professional golf event is not unprecedented.Jerry Rice, the legendary NFL wide receiver, and Stephen Curry, former NBA MVP and champion with the Golden State Warriors, have both played in Web.com Tour events (Curry as recently as last summer), and country music star Jake Owen will also play in an upcoming Web.com Tour event this year.The initial critique is that the non-golfers are taking spots away from guys who are trying to make a living doing exactly this. However, sponsors are given at least a handful of unlimited exemptions to give out to whomever they choose - local club professionals, former PGA Tour golfers who may need an opportunity and have been loyal to the event in the past, or, in this case, professional athletes.And for the Web.com Tour - or even this week’s event, which plays opposite where household names Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, and Justin Thomas are teeing it up - it makes for good exposure.“Obviously with how the sponsor exemptions go, there was a lot of talk about me taking somebody's spot that's trying to earn a living on this tour. Obviously that's not what the sponsor's exemption is about. There are 154 guys out here that are unbelievable talents that fight every week to do what they do. So to be able to see them up close and personal was a treat for me,” Curry said after participating in the Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae last year, via pgatour.com.Romo shot a 5-over-par 77 in his PGA Tour debut. He was even par on his front nine, bouncing back from starting his day with two straight bogeys to make two straight birdies, one from upwards of 40 feet.He admitted to reporters he was nervous on the greens and tried to get the speed right as the round chugged along. He said he would play more aggressive on Friday as he tries to do something neither Curry nor Rice could do: make the cut.“Ultimately over 18 holes … your flaws start to show at some point. That's why you compete. You compete to know how to practice. Then you go from there and improve so the next time you step out here ... I really hit some good shots close and I had a chance to, like I said, be under par pretty easily,” Romo said. “Then two or three shots on the back nine cost me, but that's golf.”Prior to the tournament getting underway, he talked about the difference between football and golf, besides the obvious. He said, on the mental side, football is reactionary - making decisions after the snap, reacting to the play.“In golf, you’re trying to commit wholeheartedly to something before you even pull the club out of your bag,” he said.“I’m not worried about getting hit before I hit the ball, so it’s at my own tempo, my own speed in this sport,” he added with a laugh.Romo admitted earlier in the week that he knows this may be his only chance to tee it up with the professionals, so he’s doing his best to take advantage of this opportunity.“I understand how important this week is,” he said. “I told people earlier … it’s like a free agent in football. You’re only afforded so many chances. If you’re the first pick of the draft, you’ve got a few years before they cast you aside. When you get an opportunity in life you want to be prepared and ready for it.”Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent safety Da'Norris Searcy on Friday.It's a two-year contract worth up to $5.7 million, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Searcy, 29, played all 16 games for the Tennessee Titans last season but made just six starts. He recorded one interception and two passes defensed.He was originally a fourth-round pick of the Buffalo Bills in 2011.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Two of the most important figures in the history of the New Orleans Saints - quarterback Drew Brees and head coach Sean Payton - will follow Tom Benson's casket as honorary pallbearers at the deceased owner's private funeral on Friday.Benson owned the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans before his death last week at age 90. Public visitation for Benson occurred Wednesday and Thursday as several former players, coaches, owners, and personnel from around the league came to pay their respects.Related: Saints' 5 best moments under Tom Benson's ownershipSaints general manager Mickey Loomis, team president Dennis Lauscha, and vice president of communications Greg Bensel will also serve as pallbearers, carrying Benson's casket.Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry, forward Anthony Davis, and general manager Dell Demps will be honorary pallbearers with Brees and Payton, as well.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets have agreed to terms on a contract with free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, sources told Calvin Watkins of Newsday Sports.Pryor only took visits with the Jets and Seattle Seahawks before arriving at his decision after spending one season with the Washington Redskins. The 28-year-old was hampered by injuries in 2017, catching just 20 passes for 240 yards with one touchdown through nine games.Entering the league in 2011, the former quarterback converted to full-time receiver in 2016 with the Cleveland Browns. He had over 1,000 receiving yards on 77 catches with four touchdowns while filling in as a passer when needed.Pryor joins a Jets offense that had the 24th-best passing attack last season and has also added quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Pryor will have to prove he's healthy and battle it out for a starting spot with Quincy Enunwa, Jermaine Kearse, and Robby Anderson.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's annual league meeting is set to take place next week in Florida where a representative from each team will vote on potential rule changes.This year, the competition committee has proposed seven changes to the playing rules, while NFL clubs have provided three potential modifications. The 10 rule proposals were released Thursday with owners set to vote next week:

Buffalo Bills receiver Zay Jones will not face criminal charges after being arrested for suspicion of felony vandalism following a wild incident caught on video Monday night, according to ESPN.Los Angeles prosecutors say there was insufficient evidence to charge Jones, who was recorded naked in a grappling match with his brother Cayleb Jones of the Minnesota Vikings.The 22-year-old receiver supposedly kicked through a balcony window, shattering the glass and cutting open his leg.Jones' family appeared to be in good humor about the situation as the receiver's father and brother tweeted about the incident Wednesday.

Johnny Manziel's journey back to the big leagues took a big stride Thursday as the quarterback worked out in front of NFL scouts at the University of San Diego pro day.Representatives from 13 teams were on hand as Manziel - showcasing himself for the first time since being on the Cleveland Browns' roster in 2015 - showed elements of his arm strength and athleticism. Manziel attempted 38 passes to a pair of University of San Diego receivers and had only two incompletions, according to ESPN's Eric Williams.The former Heisman Trophy winner - who will appear in the Spring League next month - did what he could to abate any worries about him falling back into the alcohol abuse and other bad habits that contributed to his early release from the Browns."I'm a married man. I'm at home with my wife and my dogs, and I don't have a lot of time after that after doing six-hour training days," Manziel said. "I'm happy with where things are. I think things are going well, and I couldn't ask for a better place to be in my life right now."Manziel, 25, has been in and out of the public spotlight since being cut by the Browns, and remains well aware that he has a long road ahead in trying to convince teams, fans, and media that he has changed his ways."I know I've rubbed people the wrong way," Manziel said. "I know there's still people that still doubt what I'm doing and still doubt where I'm at."For me, (I have) spurts in the past of being good. I've spurts in the past of showing promise and looking like I'm on the right path, and when I think I get there, something else happens. That's kind of the pattern that's been there in the last couple years of my life since college. So for me, the key right now is to be consistent and to continue what I'm doing day in and day out."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers hosted receiver Jordan Matthews on a free-agent visit Thursday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Matthews, a former second-round pick, spent last season with the Buffalo Bills producing his worst output to date as he caught 25 passes for 282 yards with one touchdown through 10 games.The 25-year-old had his best year in 2015 when he made 85 catches for 997 yards with eight touchdowns for the Philadelphia Eagles.The Packers said goodbye to Jordy Nelson this offseason, leaving an opening for a new starting receiver in their offense.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver Mike Wallace on a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.The deal is worth $2.5 million with the chance to make more through incentives, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Wallace appears to be replacing Torrey Smith, who was traded to the Carolina Panthers, as a deep threat in the Eagles' offense after averaging over 14 yards per catch through the past two seasons.The 31-year-old spent the last two years with the Baltimore Ravens, making 52 catches for 748 yards with four touchdowns last season. The Eagles will be the fifth team Wallace has joined in his nine-year career.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid feels he's being shunned by NFL owners as he searches for a new team because of his history of protesting social injustice during the national anthem by kneeling. While he continues to be active in off-field matters, Reid says he is willing to stop his protests, citing the man who inspired him to start kneeling in 2016."From the beginning, Colin (Kaepernick) has been flexible," Reid said at Stanford's pro day on Thursday, according to Matt Maiocco of NBCS Bay Area. "He started by sitting. He changed it up. We decided to kneel. And we understand that you got to change with the times. So I'm not saying I’m going to stop being active, because I won’t. I’m just going to consider different ways to be active, different ways to bring awareness to the issues of this country to improve on."I don't think it’ll be in the form of protesting during the anthem. And I said 'during' because it’s crazy to me that the narrative got changed to we were protesting the anthem, because that wasn’t the case. But I think we’re going to take a different approach to how to be active."Niners general manager John Lynch says he expects Reid to be signed once the market on safeties starts moving and left the door open for the 26-year-old to return to the team."I'd never say never," Lynch said about the possibility of re-signing Reid. "I really do think opportunities will start to come his way. We’ve been monitoring it closely and we’ll see how that shakes out."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Frank Gore is heading home.The Miami native has signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins, Pro Football Talk reports, citing a source.Gore spent his collegiate career at the University of Miami before he was selected in the third round of the 2005 draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

Projected first-round defensive tackle Maurice Hurst, of Michigan, has been cleared by cardiologists to resume playing football after a heart condition was discovered during the NFL combine, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Hurst will do a full workout at Michigan's pro day on Friday, added Schefter.A fifth-year senior, Hurst racked up 58 total tackles and 5.5 sacks during a consensus All-American campaign.Now cleared of his medical red flag, Hurst is in contention to be the second defensive linemen off the board after pass-rusher Bradley Chubb.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Browns may finally have locked onto their savior.An anonymous AFC executive told MMQB's Albert Breer that they believe Cleveland will draft former USC quarterback Sam Darnold with the first overall pick in April."He's going No. 1," the executive said after Darnold's workout at his pro day Wednesday. "Everyone out there today saw the Browns' franchise quarterback."Related: Potential top pick Darnold impresses at rainy pro dayDarnold has long been in contention to become the top overall pick, with fellow quarterback Josh Rosen and running back Saquon Barkley also in the mix.However, it appears the Browns have their sights set on the young but hugely talented Darnold, who would benefit from a year on the bench behind 2018 starter Tyrod Taylor.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent quarterback Brock Osweiler is making his first team visit of the offseason Thursday, as he'll meet with the Miami Dolphins, Craig Mish of SiriusXM reports.Osweiler started four games and appeared in two others for the Denver Broncos in 2017, throwing for just over 1,000 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions.He formerly worked with Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, who was the offensive coordinator in Denver during part of Osweiler's first stint with the club.If signed, Osweiler would likely act as a veteran voice behind starter Ryan Tannehill, while Miami is also a candidate to select a quarterback high in the upcoming draft.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks have undergone radical change this offseason.In a matter of months, head coach Pete Carroll has dismissed his offensive and defensive coordinators and the team has parted with such mainstays as Richard Sherman and Michael Bennett.Bennett and his brother Martellus were guests on "The Bill Simmons Podcast" on Wednesday, and Michael said he sensed a change in the team following running back Marshawn Lynch's retirement after the 2015 season."Oh, yeah, man. Marshawn's personality is so big and he's such a ... he's one of those dudes, he's really like Nina Simone; he's just misunderstood. ... He's such a great guy when it comes to doing community. He's just a good teammate. He shows up to everybody's thing. He plays hard. When he practices, he practices hard," Bennett said."So when he left, you could feel it. He was just that guy who had that swag that made the Seahawks feel like a different type of team."Later on the show, Bennett said every team needs a player like Lynch."You don't want to be with a whole bunch of Russell Wilsons. You gotta have three or four Marshawn Lynches on your team that at any moment, you never know what they're going to do. Whether they're going to come to work or dropkick the coach. You know, Latrell Sprewell. You just never know," he said."You can't have a whole bunch of nice people on a sports team. You need one good guy that does everything right, you know, prays and does all the stuff then goes, 'Yeah! Let's go play!'"Then you need some thugs. That's just how it goes."- With h/t to The News TribuneCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.