New Cleveland Browns teammates Josh Gordon and Damarious Randall have moved on from last season's spat.The pair traded barbs after Gordon was held to three catches for 69 yards in the Browns' 27-21 loss to the Packers on Dec. 10. When asked about Gordon's performance, Randall told Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "He had one catch. Any more questions?"Gordon fired back on Twitter, saying that Randall "couldn't hold my jock strap on my worst day."On Wednesday, Randall, who was traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Browns in exchange for quarterback DeShone Kizer, shared a photo of him and Gordon together to let everyone know they're on good terms now.

Along with star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Ted Thompson was a hero in Green Bay for the vast majority of his tenure as the Packers' general manager.The exec, named GM in 2005, was lauded for building a Super Bowl-winning roster with patience and clear purpose, and for eschewing big-money free-agent signings in favor of rewarding his own homegrown players. It was a philosophy that jelled perfectly with the Packers, the NFL's only publicly-owned team, and one based in the league's smallest market.Unfortunately, Thompson stuck around long enough to see himself become the villain, chastised by the fan base for the very approach that once saw him anointed a genius.The former GM's lack of free-agent moves become counterproductive when the defense clearly needed more reinforcements than his declining draft classes could provide, and decisions like not re-signing Casey Hayward - a second-team All-Pro in 2017 for the Los Angeles Chargers - only highlighted that he was either unwilling or unable to adapt his long-held and formerly successful strategies.That shift also hinted Green Bay, for all its success since making Rodgers - drafted the same year Thompson took over as GM - the starter in 2008, is starting to truly feel the weight of earning just a single title from the future Hall of Famer's era.The Packers clearly realized a radical change was needed, as they moved Thompson into a senior adviser role in January and replaced him with one of his proteges, Brian Gutekunst, who doesn't share his former boss' vision based on the Packers' first three major moves in free agency, despite spending the last 20 years with the franchise.Jimmy Graham was captured to finally fill the long-standing void at tight end, but for a steep price - reportedly $30 million over three years, the highest annual average at the position - and with his 32nd birthday on the horizon.Muhammad Wilkerson, another high-profile name, inked a reported one-year deal worth $5 million (plus $3 million in incentives). The defensive lineman can be dominant but has significantly greater off-field issues - which partly caused his release from the New York Jets - than the usual rare Packers free-agent signings like Julius Peppers or Charles Woodson.Finally, the Packers parted ways with franchise stalwart Jordy Nelson, a move that not only signals Gutekunst already isn't afraid to make significant decisions but also saves Green Bay $10.2 million in cap space and creates the freedom to make more dips into free agency.And all this happened before free agency even officially opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Packers are usually still on vacation at this time, waiting comfortably on a beach somewhere with a cocktail in hand and making plans to pick up a few scraps before turning to the draft. Now, suddenly, Green Bay - one of the NFL's top examples of prioritizing the draft over free agency - is looking at every possible option to improve its roster.The likely reason? The two-time MVP under center, whose absence for nine games last season emphasized the weakness of his surrounding cast and who will turn 35 years old during the 2018 campaign.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Rodgers is 5-6 in the postseason since winning Super Bowl XLV, twice losing in the conference championship. And the 2017 version of the Packers, even with Rodgers in the lineup, looked far from having the top-end talent or depth - especially on the defensive side of the ball - to challenge the likes of the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints for NFC supremacy.Now, on the surface, the Packers' big moves aren't exactly slam-dunk wins.An in-his-prime Graham, with his speed, size, and athleticism, would have been perfect for Rodgers, but the pass-catcher is no longer the force he once was. He was misused in Seattle, but his separation skills have declined and he may end up being simply a red-zone target to replace Nelson's eye for the end zone.Wilkerson brings needed interior pass-rush, but he's a boom-or-bust signing after wearing out his welcome in New York due to his tardiness and lack of accountability. He could be explosive on the field, but risks being the type of locker-room presence the Packers don't need entering Rodgers' final chapters.Lastly, Nelson has been Rodgers' go-to receiver for the past six seasons, and the two always had an innate chemistry that often seems to be lacking with other weapons in the offense. Nelson's contract wasn't workable, and his skills have declined since a 2015 ACL tear, but Green Bay must hope the benefits outweigh the drawbacks of potentially making its franchise quarterback uneasy without his security blanket.But the point isn't that these moves are risks; it's that Green Bay is finally prepared to take them and not shun free agency as a mostly useless tool. Under new management, the Packers seem open to anything in order to maximize Rodgers' remaining years and reestablish their dominance in a conference stocked full of up-and-coming teams.It remains to be seen how successful the change in philosophy is for Green Bay, and for Rodgers, but one thing's for sure: the NFL can no longer expect the same old passive Packers each offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins officially released star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Wednesday following the start of the new league year.The move was expected, and immediately makes Suh the top remaining free agent on the market.Cutting him will leave the Dolphins with $22.2 million in dead cap space, according to Spotrac. However, if they designate him as a post-June 1 release, his hit will be spread over the next two seasons, with $9.1 million counting against the 2018 cap and $13.1 million in 2019.The five-time Pro Bowler remains one of the game's elite defensive forces, racking up 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 47 total tackles last season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints continue to bolster the defensive side of the ball, with Demario Davis expected to sign a three-year, $24-million contract following the reported addition of corner Patrick Robinson, a source told ESPN's Dianna Russini.Davis' deal contains $18 million in guarantees, added Russini.The 29-year-old had a career year in 2017 for the New York Jets, racking up 135 total tackles, five sacks, and three passes defensed.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions released tight end Eric Ebron on Wednesday.The team had reportedly been trying to find a trade partner for the 10th overall pick from the 2014 draft, but was apparently unable to do so.Ebron's fifth-year option and cap hit of $8.25 million would have become fully guaranteed at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday.The 24-year-old started 37 of 56 games played in his four years with the Lions. He caught 186 of 288 targets for 2,070 yards and 11 touchdowns.He's now one of the top available tight ends on the free-agent market.Michael Roberts and Hakeem Valles are the only tight ends left on the Lions' official depth chart. Darren Fells reportedly agreed to a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns earlier Wednesday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent defensive end Trent Murphy is signing a three-year contract with the Buffalo Bills worth up to $30 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Murphy missed the 2017 campaign due to a torn ACL (and also served a four-game ban for a PED violation), but he had nine sacks the season before.The 27-year-old joins a defensive line that reportedly added Star Lotulelei and retained Kyle Williams.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas announced his retirement Wednesday afternoon, ending the 11-year on-field career of one of the league's best players and most entertaining personalities.Here are some of the most impressive - and most shocking - statistics from his Hall of Fame career.

Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas, one of the most respected veterans in the NFL, announced his retirement Wednesday after 11 Hall of Fame-worthy seasons.Players from all over the league took to Twitter to shower Thomas with praise, including a host of his former Browns teammates.

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign cornerback Patrick Robinson, who played for the club from 2010-2014, to a four-year contract when free agency officially opens Wednesday, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The contract is worth $20 million over the four years, with $10 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.Robinson, a 2010 first-round pick, was rather disappointing in his first run with the Saints, but found consistency as a slot corner with the Philadelphia Eagles last season, breaking up 18 passes and hauling in a career-high four interceptions.The 30-year-old will most likely play a similar role in his return to New Orleans with Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley expected to fill the outside corner positions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Joe Thomas is hanging up his cleats.The career Cleveland Brown announced his retirement Wednesday after 11 seasons as the team's left tackle."This was an extremely difficult decision, but the right one for me and my family," Thomas said in a release. "Playing in the NFL has taken a toll on my body and I can no longer physically compete at the level I need to."The Browns made Thomas the third overall pick of the 2007 draft and he never disappointed, making 10 Pro Bowls and lining up for 10,363 consecutive plays. Both streaks were snapped when he tore his triceps in Week 7 of the 2017 season. That play will be his last.The number 10,363 will be enshrined in the Browns' Ring of Honor during the 2018 season.Thomas was named a first-team All-Pro six times. It's not difficult to see why:

The Honey Badger is loose.The Arizona Cardinals released defensive back Tyrann Mathieu on Wednesday.Mathieu was informed of the decision after he refused to take a pay cut, ESPN's Adam Schefter reportsMathieu's cap hit was set to be $14.1 million for each of the next three seasons after signing a five-year, $62.5-million contract in 2016. Releasing him creates $9.3 million in dead cap money for 2018, according to Spotrac."While we all understand this is a part of the business, that certainly doesn’t make it any easier. We all wish Tyrann nothing but continued success in his career and beyond," general manager Steve Keim said, according to Mike Jurecki of Arizona Sports Station 98.7 FM.Mathieu, 25, was named to the Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro in 2015, when he recorded 89 combined tackles, five interceptions, a forced fumble, 17 passes defensed, and one touchdown in 14 games.He recorded 78 combined tackles with one forced fumble, two interceptions, and seven passes defensed in 16 games last season.He'll now enter the free-agent pool as the top defensive back.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens announced they released receiver Jeremy Maclin after one year with the team.Maclin appeared to react to the move with a tweet Wednesday afternoon:

The Carolina Panthers re-signed veteran defensive end Julius Peppers.It's a one-year deal worth $5 million, with $2.5 million guaranteed, according to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer.Peppers, 38, played all 16 games last season with five starts, and recorded 11 sacks with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also started the Panthers' one playoff game.The nine-time Pro Bowler spent his first eight seasons with Carolina after being selected second overall in the 2002 draft. He returned to the team in 2017 following stints with the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. He hasn't missed a game since 2007.Peppers is the Panthers' all-time sack leader and leader in multi-sack games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Recently released receiver Jordy Nelson is in high demand.The former Green Bay Packer has scheduled visits with the Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports, citing a source. Nelson will make those trips after his visit with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday.Nelson spent 10 years in Green Bay and was a cap casualty Tuesday, released to save the team more than $10 million in cap room.After missing the 2015 season with a knee injury, he returned to win Comeback Player of the Year with a 1,257-yard, 14-touchdown campaign. Last year, he played in 15 games and tallied just 482 yards and six scores with quarterback Aaron Rodgers out for much of the year with a broken collarbone.The Raiders, Seahawks, and Saints each enter free agency with more than $25 million in cap space.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns reportedly handed a significant contract to Carlos Hyde - $15 million over three seasons - in free agency, but that signing won't eliminate top running back Saquon Barkley from the team's draft board, a league source told ESPN's Pat McManamon."Nobody is ruled out," the source said of the Browns' draft board.Barkley is reportedly in play to be the first running back taken No. 1 overall since 1995. Cleveland owns the No. 4 overall pick too, but it seems unlikely that the former Penn State standout will still be available at that spot.Related - Debate: Should Browns take Barkley with No. 1 pick?The Browns also have Duke Johnson to pair with Hyde, so adding Barkley could give Cleveland one of the league's most versatile and explosive backfields.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Giants are making a concerted effort to address their woeful offensive line.New York is expected to sign former New England Patriots left tackle Nate Solder, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The two sides reportedly agreed to a four-year, $62-million contract with $35 million guaranteed, Rapoport adds, outbidding the likes of the Patriots and Houston Texans. The deal would make Solder the highest-paid offensive lineman in football. The Washington Redskins' Trent Williams currently makes $13.6 million per season.Solder has spent his entire seven-year career with the Patriots and helped the team to two Super Bowl victories. However, he has yet to be named a Pro Bowler or first-team All-Pro.Since 2013, the best the Giants have fared in rushing is 19th in the league.The Solder signing leaves Ereck Flowers, the Giants' 2015 first-round draft pick, in a state of flux.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles aren't resting on their laurels.The Super Bowl champions continue to reshape their roster as they re-signed linebacker Nigel Bradham to a five-year deal worth $40 million, a source informed ESPN's Adam Schefter. Philadelphia is also shopping fellow linebacker Mychal Kendricks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Both Bradham and Kendricks played significant roles for the Eagles in 2017. Kendricks is signed for the next two seasons but comes with a $7.6-million cap hit in 2018 and $8.6 million in 2019.The Eagles entered the free-agency period right up against the cap and have since agreed to terms with defensive end Michael Bennett and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata.Since their February triumph, the team has released longtime tight end Brent Celek and traded receiver Torrey Smith.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers made perhaps the most shocking move of the early free agency window when they released veteran receiver Jordy Nelson on Tuesday.In 10 seasons with the Packers, Nelson became a fan favorite and developed a close relationship with franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers.The Packers were expected to take a different approach to free agency under new general manager Brian Gutekunst, but it was a surprising move for an executive who's two months into his new job."I think Jordy is a really good player, and you certainly don't want to let him walk out the door, but this is a big puzzle, and there's limitations," Gutekunst said, according to Wes Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. "You can't keep everybody. As we went through this, we thought this was in our best interest. The best interest for our team moving forward."Nelson signed a four-year, $39-million extension with the Packers in 2014. His release clears $10.2 million in salary cap space for a team still looking to fill some holes, particularly on defense.On offense, the Packers still have Davante Adams and Randall Cobb at receiver and reportedly intend to sign free-agent tight end Jimmy Graham."(Nelson's) a good player, and those shoes will be hard to fill," said Gutekunst, who reportedly spoke with Rodgers after the move. "We're going to work really hard to try to do that."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon intends to sign a four-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers worth $30 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The move comes after former 49ers starter Carlos Hyde agreed to a three-year deal with the Cleveland Browns worth more than $15 million.Schefter added McKinnon was the 49ers' top running back target, earning $7.5 million per season as a result.McKinnon totaled 1,918 rushing yards, 984 receiving yards, and 12 total touchdowns in four seasons with the Vikings, averaging 4.0 yards per rushing attempt and 6.9 yards per reception. He has made just 14 starts in 58 games.While he hasn't blown anyone away with his stats, McKinnon ranked as Pro Football Focus' No. 8 running back last season, ahead of LeSean McCoy, Christian McCaffrey, and Melvin Gordon.McKinnon leaves a Vikings backfield that will be led by sophomore Dalvin Cook in 2018. He joins Matt Breida and Joe Williams in San Francisco.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings reportedly acquired the final missing piece to their puzzle Tuesday when they agreed to terms with quarterback Kirk Cousins on a fully guaranteed three-year, $86-million deal.Minnesota was long expected to be his final destination. The fit for both player and team made too much sense.Cousins will join a roster built to win now. He'll be protected by a solid offensive line that allowed the fourth-fewest sacks in 2017, and his weapons will include 2017 draft pick Dalvin Cook, rising star Stefon Diggs, and second-team All-Pro Adam Thielen. Finally, he'll be backed by the NFL's No. 1 defense.For Cousins, who said he'd prioritize winning over money in free agency, the decision was likely easy. The Vikings own the most direct path to team success of all the QB-needy teams. General manager Rick Spielman tediously assembled a roster that came within a game of playing in February's Super Bowl.Their decisive 38-7 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game is as appropriate an example as any of how a steady pair of hands at quarterback can make the difference between a trip to the Super Bowl and a disappointing end to the season.In that game, Nick Foles went 26-for-33 for 352 yards and three passing scores while his counterpart, Case Keenum, was made uncomfortable in the pocket all game and finished 28-for-48 for 271 yards, one touchdown, and two picks, including an ill-timed pick-6 that changed the tide in the game.By signing Cousins, the Vikings erase their final question mark.Since Brett Favre's final season with the team in 2010, the quarterback position has been in flux. Minnesota has trotted out the likes of Donovan McNabb, Christian Ponder, Matt Cassel, Josh Freeman, Teddy Bridgewater, Shaun Hill, Sam Bradford, and Case Keenum to results varying from disappointing to surprising.Keenum impressed in 2017 after he was elevated from a backup role to starter in Week 2. And while he earned himself a major payday and a starting position elsewhere, Cousins assures there will no longer be uncertainty under center.The Washington Redskins weren't convinced the three-year starter was the answer at quarterback. The Vikings will have no such questions. They watched from afar as Cousins elevated the play of an average team.He threw for more than 4,000 yards in each of his last three seasons, recording a touchdown-to-interception ratio of more than 2:1 in every one of those years. Since 2015, Cousins' completion percentage is the NFL's third-highest, and his Total QBR is seventh. The Vikings would be thrilled to have such consistent quarterback play.For a team whose options were less-heralded free agents than Cousins, finding a trade partner, picking from the remains of this year's rookie class, and reverting back to Keenum, Bridgewater, or Bradford, handing Cousins $28 million per season was an easy compromise.Championship windows aren't open long in the NFL. Just look at the Seattle Seahawks, who appear to be blowing up their roster after a seven-year run. If the Vikings are going to continue to chase the Lombardi Trophy with their current pieces, they needed to find the central piece to finish the puzzle.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns are expected to sign free-agent running back Carlos Hyde to a three-year deal worth more than $15 million, a source informed NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The Browns, with the first pick in April's draft, intend to add a starting rusher after acquiring starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor via trade Friday.The Browns allowed last year's starting rusher, Isaiah Crowell, to reach free agency and are replacing him with what many believe was the best running back on the market. Hyde spent four years with the San Francisco 49ers and rushed for just under 1,000 yards in the past two seasons.As the owners of the Nos. 1 and 4 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Browns were expected to target a quarterback and running back. It remains to be seen what the reported addition of Hyde will do for the team's rumored interest in top prospect Saquon Barkley.Cleveland's revamped offense is now expected to include Taylor, Hyde, and receiver Jarvis Landry.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Frank Gore will visit with the Detroit Lions this week, NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala reports.Gore was previously informed by the Indianapolis Colts that they would not retain him for the 2018 season, allowing him to test free agency.The veteran running back rushed for 961 yards and three touchdowns in 2017, adding 29 receptions for 245 yards and another touchdown across 16 games.Gore, a five-time Pro Bowler, ranks fifth all time with 14,026 career rushing yards, making him the NFL's active leader. It's likely he'll pass Curtis Martin (14,101) for fourth place during the upcoming season.If Gore does sign with the Lions, he would compete with runners Ameer Abdullah and Theo Riddick for touches out of the backfield.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's new year begins Wednesday - an avenue for every team to drastically improve its roster in a single afternoon.We've seen a flurry of trade activity in recent years, and this spring has already proven to be more of the same, with the league trending in a more aggressive direction across the board. While there have been a host of trades agreed upon already, the beginning of the new league year usually brings a few unexpected, high-profile surprises.Without further ado, here are five surprising potential trade candidates.Mark Ingram Ingram is coming off the best season of his career, earning his second Pro Bowl selection after rushing for a career-best 1,124 yards and 12 touchdowns. In a vacuum, Ingram's production would be highly coveted by the Saints. But they unearthed standout rookie Alvin Kamara in 2017, who also earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro honors, with his rookie year serving as an endless highlight reel. The running back is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2019, and though he's shown little sign of slowing down, the Saints may as well try to get an asset for Ingram, with Kamara slated to dominate for the next half-decade.Brandon Graham Graham cemented himself in Eagles lore forever, stripping Tom Brady of the ball with just over a minute remaining in Super Bowl LII, helping secure the victory. Unfair as it may be, Graham is now the odd man out as the Eagles have already fortified their elite defensive line by adding Michael Bennett and Haloti Ngata. Graham carries an $8-million cap hit for the 2018 season and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2019. For the Eagles, it's a difficult position, having invested so much into their defensive line. But for 31 other teams, it could be the bargain of a lifetime.Dont'a Hightower Hightower was sorely missed for the vast majority of the 2017 season, with the Patriots defense wildly fluctuating throughout the year. Although New England is short on defensive talent, Hightower's $8.5-million cap hit is likely not sitting well with Bill Belichick. Belichick has previously jettisoned defensive stars Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins in their peaks and won't hesitate to move Hightower, especially if the team believes he won't be able to return to Pro Bowl form. Thanks for the memories, and the two Super Bowl victories.Ryan Tannehill Tannehill doesn't appear to be in the Dolphins' long-term plans to begin with, and it wouldn't be much of a shock if they used their first-round pick on a quarterback to succeed him. Dolphins head coach Adam Gase gave Tannehill an assurance that he'd remain the starter but there has to be an element of uncertainty as he returns from a torn ACL. Miami appears to be restructuring its offense entirely and can take its final step by shipping the 29-year-old.Anthony Barr The Vikings are going all-in for a Super Bowl in 2018 with an outstanding defense and starting-caliber quarterback in Kirk Cousins. To afford this roster, Barr will become expendable, carrying a $12.3-million cap hit for the 2018 season. At his best, Barr is a game-changing talent who can cover, hit, and excel against the run. There will be a robust market for his services if the Vikings make the three-time Pro Bowler available Wednesday, a player who will turn 26 on Sunday.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After 10 years with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback, free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson may have another all-time great throwing passes his way in 2018.Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports reports the receiver knew the Green Bay Packers would release him and had already targeted the New England Patriots as his next team.Green Bay cut ties with the veteran wideout Tuesday, and playing with Tom Brady could be too tempting to pass up.New England lost Danny Amendola to the Dolphins earlier in the day, so the team could be looking to fill the void at receiver.Schultz also reports the Raiders, Ravens, 49ers, and Seahawks are also expected to have interest in the 33-year-old. In fact, Las Vegas Review-Journal's Michael Gehlken reports Nelson will visit Oakland on Wednesday.Nelson caught 53 passes for 482 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games with the Packers in 2017.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent running back Dion Lewis intends to sign a four-year contract with the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal is worth $20 million, with an additional $3 million in incentives, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Lewis spent the past three seasons with the New England Patriots, helping the team win a Super Bowl in 2016.The 27-year-old is coming off a career year in which he rushed for 896 yards and six touchdowns, and added 32 receptions for 214 yards and three scores through the air.Lewis will now form a strong running back tandem with Derrick Henry.Another former Patriot, cornerback Malcolm Butler, will also join the Titans, as he agreed to a five-year, $61-million contract.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears will re-sign cornerback Prince Amukamara, ESPN's Dan Graziano reports.A source told Graziano that the deal is for three years and worth $27 million.Amukamara signed a one-year, $7-million deal with the Bears last March and recorded 48 tackles and seven pass deflections in 14 games during 2017.The veteran cornerback will continue to bring a measure of stability to a young Bears team that's still in the midst of a rebuild.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly added another quarterback, as former Bears signal-caller Mike Glennon is expected to sign with the team when the new league year begins, a source told NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon.Glennon has yet to officially be released by the Bears, but the moves will be made official Wednesday.The quarterback will join Sam Bradford as free-agent additions in Arizona's quarterback room. Bradford reportedly agreed to a one-year deal earlier Tuesday.Glennon made four starts for the Bears in 2017 before ceding to rookie Mitchell Trubisky, throwing four touchdowns and five interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's "legal tampering" period opened with a flurry on Monday, resulting in many top free agents reportedly deciding their future home ahead of the new league year Wednesday. With many moves virtually in the books, theScore's Jack Browne, Mitch Sanderson, and Mike Alessandrini grade the biggest signings upon first look.Kirk Cousins, VikingsContract: 3 years, $86 million fully guaranteedCousins certainly deserves a round of applause from the rest of the NFLPA (or at least, the quarterbacks) for securing a fully-guaranteed contract. But from the Vikings' point of view, this is a pretty major risk. Cousins put up good numbers with the Redskins in an offense that loved to throw it deep, but the Vikings are a defense-first team who now risk being unable to keep their elite defenders. Cousins will earn $10 million more than Case Keenum per season going forward, and the chances he's worth $10 million more are slim. - SandersonGrade: B-Drew Brees, SaintsContract: 2 years, $50 million with $27 million guaranteedBrees put Saints fans through a bit of a scare, but it all worked out in the end. The future Hall of Famer reportedly took a hometown discount to remain in New Orleans, declining a two-year deal worth $60 million guaranteed from an unnamed team. With a $25-million annual average, Brees' salary ranks fifth in the league and allows the Saints some space to upgrade in hopes of giving their star quarterback another ring. - SandersonGrade: ACase Keenum, Broncos Contract: 2 years, $36 million (guaranteed money yet to be reported)Paying Case Keenum $18 million per season would have seemed ludicrous just 12 short months ago (in fact, the Vikings had him on a $2-million deal for 2017). But he proved himself a capable starter while in Minnesota - something the Broncos have lacked for some time - and his contract puts him just 20th in yearly salary among quarterbacks. Keenum will have strong receiving targets in Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders, as well as a top-tier defense, just as he did in Minnesota. The only potential problem for Denver is if Keenum returns to his journeyman status before whatever rookie quarterback they likely draft is ready to take over. - BrowneGrade: B-Sam Bradford, CardinalsContract: 1 year, $20 million with $15 million guaranteedTeams continue to pay Sam Bradford. The 2010 first-overall pick is a fine quarterback when healthy; he's just never healthy. The signal-caller played in just two games in 2017, battling a chronic knee injury. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer recently called Bradford's knee "degenerative," so Arizona offering $15 million guaranteed is puzzling at best. He looked excellent at times during his tenure in Minnesota, but this feels like a panicked signing. The length and salary keep this just above "F" territory. - AlessandriniGrade: DJimmy Graham, PackersContract: 3 years (money yet to be reported)Didn't the Packers just try this? Martellus Bennett signed a three-year deal last offseason with high expectations, as he was seemingly the best tight end Aaron Rodgers had ever gotten the chance to play with. While we don't know how much they paid for him yet, Graham looks to fit a similar mold to Bennett. The 31-year-old has been a shell of himself since his 2015 patellar tendon injury and has never been able to provide much in terms of blocking. Graham needs to fill a big role, especially in the red zone, after Jordy Nelson was released. - SandersonGrade: C+Allen Robinson, BearsContract: 3 years, $42 million with $25 million guaranteedAfter fielding a dreadful receiving corps in 2017, the Bears signed one of the top pass-catchers available in 2018. We can't fault them for this, as there's no doubting Allen Robinson's talent. The annual average value and guaranteed amounts (both ranking in the top eight among wide receivers) are somewhat concerning, however. Robinson's breakout season is now three years in the rear-view mirror and he's coming off a torn ACL. The wideout could fit nicely into new head coach Matt Nagy's offense, but this signing carries considerable risk as well. - AlessandriniGrade: B-Sammy Watkins, ChiefsContract: 3 years, $48 million with $30 million guaranteedThe Chiefs apparently intend to throw exclusively downfield next season. Sammy Watkins and Tyreek Hill are now likely the fastest receiving tandem in the league, but while Patrick Mahomes might have the arm to make it work, he's still a rookie and pushing the ball deep will be a challenge. Then, there's the money and the health concerns. Watkins is talented but has consistently struggled to stay healthy. Even if he can perform at a good level, it's close to impossible he will be able to live up to being paid more than every receiver not named Antonio Brown or DeAndre Hopkins - BrowneGrade: DAndrew Norwell, JaguarsContract: 5 years, $66.5 million with $30 million guaranteedIt was assumed, prior to free agency, that Norwell was a lock to join his former Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, now with the Giants, but the Jaguars swooped in and used their limited cap space to secure one of the top prizes of free agency. Norwell is an elite pass-protector and above average run-blocker, and instantly upgrades a subpar Jaguars offensive line. His reported contract - worth $66.5 million over five years - is steep, but Jacksonville had very few holes in its roster and could afford to fill one with a player coming off his first All-Pro nod. - BrowneGrade: AMalcolm Butler, TitansContract: 5 years, $61 million with $30 million guaranteedA Super Bowl benching is hard to swallow, but Butler finally getting his long-desired payday - around $61 million over five years - from the Titans should make it a little easier to live with. Tennessee will be hoping it's getting something the defense has needed for years: a No. 1 cornerback. While Butler has played like one at times, he's also struggled with game-to-game consistency. He might not be the type of player who can excel when not surrounded by good talent and coaching, and the Titans certainly paid him as if he is one. - BrowneGrade: C+Trumaine Johnson, JetsContract: Roughly $15 million per season (full terms yet to be reported)Johnson has found a hole in the system. The good-not-great cornerback got the franchise tag two years in a row from the Rams, resulting in him earning over $30 million despite no Pro Bowl or All-Pro nods. Now, he's going to be tied as the highest-paid corner in the league, essentially because he was the best option on the board after Butler signed and the Jets had a ton of cap space to burn. Great move for Johnson, wild over-payment by the Jets. - SandersonGrade: CMuhammad Wilkerson, PackersContract: 1 year, $5 million, plus $3 million in incentivesOne of the better signings of the day, Wilkerson provides an instant upgrade along Green Bay's defensive line, forming a dynamic trio with Kenny Clark and Mike Daniels. A one-year contract for $5 million is a perfect deal for the veteran defensive lineman. Wilkerson will be motivated to shake the negative image he was tagged with toward the end of his Jets tenure, and he reunites with former defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who worked in New York from 2009-2012. Wilkerson dominated during that span. - AlessandriniGrade: AAnthony Hitchens, ChiefsContract: 5 years, $45 million (guaranteed money yet to be reported)This is a total headscratcher. Hitchens is a solid starting inside linebacker, but he does not deserve to have the fifth-highest annual average salary ($9 million) at the position. He's never been to a Pro Bowl or recorded 100 tackles in a season. He doesn't generate turnovers and his new team doesn't have the money to overpay someone just because he's pretty young. Valuing Hitchens this much just doesn't make any sense. - SandersonGrade: DTrey Burton, BearsContract: 4 years, $32 million (guaranteed money yet to be reported)One of the more interesting signings Tuesday, Trey Burton adds another pass-catching option to Matt Nagy's offense with 2017 second-rounder Adam Shaheen. Most famously known for throwing a touchdown pass to Nick Foles in the Super Bowl, Burton was Philadelphia's backup tight end the last four seasons. He's made the most of his opportunities, though, flashing as an impact pass-catcher and matchup nightmare. The annual average value is quite high for a player with limited starting experience, but if Burton plays up to his potential, he'll be worth the money - AlessandriniGrade: BCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson, a source told ESPN's Rob Demovsky.Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the deal is for one year and $5 million, plus $3 million in incentives.Wilkerson spent the first seven years of his career with the New York Jets, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2013 and 2015. The 28-year-old recorded 46 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception in 13 games during the 2017 season.New York released Wilkerson on February 28.Wilkerson's final season with the Jets was marred by controversy. He was declared inactive for the team's final game of the season after missing numerous meetings throughout the year.The veteran defensive lineman will be reunited with Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine, who featured in the same role for the Jets from 2009-2012.Wilkerson can play either defensive tackle or end and his positional versatility is a major asset for the Packers.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets continue to add quarterbacks.Former Vikings signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Jets when the new league year officially begins Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 2014 first-round selection is the second player added to New York's QB room on Tuesday, as the team also re-signed Josh McCown to a one-year deal.Bridgewater missed all of 2016 with a gruesome knee injury and played in just one contest last year. In 2015 - his most recent season as a starter - Bridgewater completed 65 percent of his passes for 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions.The Jets currently hold the No. 6 overall pick in April's draft, and short-term pacts with both Bridgewater and McCown may not stop them from using their selection on a signal-caller. Bryce Petty and 2016 second-rounder Christian Hackenberg are firmly on the roster bubble.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets are expected to sign former Los Angeles Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson to a deal worth roughly $15 million per season, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.An annual average value of least $15 million would see Johnson become tied with Josh Norman of the Washington Redskins as the highest-paid corner in the league, according to Spotrac.Johnson, 28, has spent his entire six-year career with the Rams, playing under the franchise tag the past two seasons, which earned him over $30 million during that span.The 6-foot-2 corner gives the Jets a bigger-body defensive back, which they have been lacking. He is expected to immediately step in as a starter.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown will reportedly sign with the Baltimore Ravens, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.It's a one-year deal worth $5 million, and is worth up to $6.5 million with incentives, according to ESPN's Adam Caplan.Brown spent the first four seasons of his career in Arizona, eclipsing the 1,000-yard barrier in 2015.The speedy receiver has battled injuries and inconsistency since then, however, catching just 21 passes for 299 yards in 2017.Brown will join an underwhelming receiver corps in Baltimore, and the team is expected to continue looking to improve the position this offseason.The 27-year-old's signing could signal the end of free-agent receiver Mike Wallace's tenure with the Ravens.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's all about the Benjamins, baby, and why would professional football be any different?Rap mogul Diddy and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry headline a group led by billionaire Michael Rubin that will submit a bid to buy the Carolina Panthers. Diddy and Curry would become minority owners of the Panthers if the bid is approved, while Rubin would be the majority owner.Rubin also holds minority ownership stakes in the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Crystal Palace of the Premier League.Related: Diddy, Kaepernick working to form ownership group to buy PanthersCurry is an avid Panthers fan and initially expressed interest in buying a minority stake in the franchise when it was put up for sale.Diddy also expressed interest in no uncertain terms.

The Cleveland Browns are expected to sign offensive tackle Chris Hubbard to a five-year contract worth $37.5 million, with nearly $18 million in guarantees, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Hubbard appeared in 31 games (starting 14) over the past two seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The 26-year-old will join a talented Browns offensive line and should slot in at right tackle.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent running back Isaiah Crowell intends to sign a three-year deal with the New York Jets, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Crowell rushed for 853 yards and two touchdowns along with 28 receptions for 182 yards in 16 games with the Cleveland Browns in 2017. The 25-year-old spent the first four years of his career with the Browns.It appears Crowell will be reunited with former Browns teammate Josh McCown, as the quarterback agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million with the Jets.The financials of Crowell's deal have not been disclosed.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Prized free-agent cornerback Malcolm Butler intends to sign with the Tennessee Titans, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Butler's deal is worth upward of $61 million over five years with more than $30 million guaranteed, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. His average annual salary of $12.2 million would place him ninth among cornerbacks, according to Spotrac.The 28-year-old burst onto the scene in 2014, making the famous Super Bowl XLIX goal-line play to help the Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks.However, the Patriots seemed reticent to hand Butler a big-money deal. They paid Stephon Gilmore instead during last year's offseason, and Butler's exit was likely sealed when Bill Belichick decided to bench him for the entirety of the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.Butler joins a Titans defense in dire need of a stabilizing force in the secondary. Tennessee finished 25th in the league in passing yards allowed per game.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants are expected to sign former Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Stewart, 30, would be reunited with his former offensive coordinator, Mike Shula, who was hired by the Giants this offseason, and former Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman, who signed on to run the Giants in December.The former Pro Bowl running back ran for 680 yards and six touchdowns across 15 games in 2017. The yardage was Stewart's lowest output of any season in which he played at least 10 games. However, he still leaves the Panthers as the franchise's all-time leader in rushing yards (7,318).Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals officially released veteran running back Adrian Peterson after less than a season with the team, the club announced Tuesday.The move frees up approximately $2.9 million in cap space for 2018.Peterson was acquired by the Cardinals from the New Orleans Saints after four games last season and enjoyed brief success with the team before suffering a neck injury that cut his season short.The 32-year-old has played 11 seasons in the NFL and currently sits 12th in all-time rushing yards.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars intend to sign former Indianapolis Colts receiver Donte Moncrief, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Moncrief, 24, will likely compete with Marqise Lee for the team's No. 1 receiver role as he stays in the AFC South.Report: Jaguars to sign former Colts WR Donte MoncriefThe four-year pro had a down year in 2017, catching 26 passes for 391 yards and two touchdowns with Andrew Luck missing the season due to injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Case Keenum is reportedly set for a 900 percent raise in 2018.The free-agent quarterback apparently intends to sign with the Denver Broncos when the market officially opens Wednesday, and his deal is expected to be worth around $36 million over two years, a source told Albert Breer of MMQB.com.He earned just $2 million as a member of the Minnesota Vikings last season.While Keenum is getting an enormous pay bump, he's tied for 20th in the league with Blake Bortles in terms of average yearly salary, and the signing likely shouldn't stop Denver from targeting a quarterback early in the draft.Keenum had a career year in 2017, throwing for over 3,500 yards and 22 touchdowns to seven interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets have re-signed veteran quarterback Josh McCown to a one-year contract, his agent Mike McCartney announced Tuesday.McCown's deal is worth $10 million, a source told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.The Jets are reportedly working on a deal with Teddy Bridgewater, and while McCown has been informed he will be the starter, New York's interest in the former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller remains, a source told Calvin Watkins of Newsday.McCown started 13 games in 2017, throwing for just under 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns to nine interceptions. He could act as a stopgap for one more year if the Jets presumably intend to draft a quarterback in the first round come April.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers have released veteran wide receiver Jordy Nelson, the team announced.Nelson has spent his entire 10-year career in Green Bay."We cannot thank Jordy enough for all that he has given the Green Bay Packers and our community for the past 10 years," general manager Brian Gutekunst said in a statement. "He has been an exemplary professional and teammate and greatly contributed to our success. Jordy will always be a member of the Packers family and we look forward to his eventual induction into the Packers Hall of Fame."The move clears $10.2 million in cap space, according to Over the Cap, but still comes as a surprise.Nelson had a rough 2017 campaign, struggling with both Aaron Rodgers and Brett Hundley under center. The veteran caught just 53 passes for 482 yards, marking the first time he failed to eclipse 11 yards per reception in a season.Green Bay has continued to rework its offense before the new league year begins Wednesday, trading for quarterback DeShone Kizer and reportedly signing tight end Jimmy Graham.Nelson was selected in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. He'll go down as one of the top wide receivers in Packers history, ranking second all time in receiving touchdowns (69) and fifth in receiving yards (7,848).Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers intend to sign tight end Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.This is the second year in a row that the Packers, who've typically been fickle in free agency, have added a big-name tight end. Green Bay signed Martellus Bennett last year but released him midseason.Graham will be expected to play a big role with the Packers, especially after the team reportedly released longtime receiver Jordy Nelson on Tuesday.The 31-year-old Graham was expected to receive interest from his former team, the New Orleans Saints, but has apparently opted to play with a different future Hall of Fame quarterback in Aaron Rodgers.The five-time Pro Bowler's production has dropped off since he suffered a torn patellar tendon in 2015, but Graham remains one of the toughest matchups among tight ends. Last year, he had his first season with a double-digit touchdown total since leaving the Saints, catching 57 passes for 520 yards and 10 scores.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.It's a reported three-year deal worth $24 million, including $11 million guaranteed, sources tell NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Breeland spent the first four seasons of his career with the Redskins, starting 57 games while accumulating eight interceptions and seven forced fumbles.Carolina was in the market for a corner after trading Daryl Worley to Philadelphia last week. The 26-year-old former fourth-round pick provides the team with a versatile option to play on the boundary or in the slot.Meanwhile, Washington's defensive backfield will take on a much different look in 2018 without Breeland and Kendall Fuller.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kirk Cousins isn't the hero we expected, but perhaps he's the one NFL players need right now.The veteran quarterback reportedly plans to sign a fully guaranteed three-year, $86-million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, just over one day into the NFL's "legal tampering" period.In doing so, Cousins doesn't just take the mantle of the league's highest-paid player from Jimmy Garoppolo after about a month - he becomes the first player in NFL history to leverage a fully guaranteed contract.That's right: Somehow, the most physically punishing of America's four big professional leagues is the only one that's avoided giving its athletes contracts worth the paper they're printed on.At this time of year, fans are aghast at the deals players receive in free agency. But it doesn't take a very deep dig into NFL finances to demonstrate that players are being exploited.Long-term deals are mirages; teams only care about guaranteed money and cap hits, and it's easy to manipulate yearly averages and contract length to make it seem like players are more than fairly compensated.When talking about millions of dollars in compensation, it's easy for the public to brand athletes as greedy for taking issue with their contracts. But players accept myriad health risks, are kicked to the curb the second their usefulness is outweighed by their deal (Richard Sherman being the latest example), and watch as their likenesses and talent are used to line the pockets of billionaire owners, who seem immune from the same criticism.And not every NFL player makes millions, especially when most have a small window to maximize their earnings. According to Statista, the average career of an NFL player lasts 3.3 years. First-round picks - the supposed best of the best from college - last an average of 9.3 years. In 2014, the NFL Players Association put an average NFL player's career earnings around $4 million after taxes.But a market dominated by team-friendly contracts was never going to last, especially not when players are finding their voices, both in social activism and in matters of league business. Yet the NFL's financial revolution needed a spark - a unique contract situation that would force the league to change.Cousins is that catalyst.Franchise-tagged twice, and disrespected and underappreciated by the forever-dysfunctional Washington Redskins, Cousins entered the offseason as a unicorn: a franchise quarterback in his prime, looking for a place to win and greater long-term security.His leverage was nearly unprecedented, and he used it to his full advantage.Garoppolo's deal, while enormous, was still in line with the way quarterback contracts have grown in recent years. He pushed the average yearly salary up several million, but only received $74.1 million in guarantees (55.89 percent of his $137.5-million total contract), well short of both Andrew Luck (70.75 percent guaranteed) and Matthew Stafford (68.15 percent), according to Spotrac.Cousins, however, will essentially get a $28-million check in each of the next three seasons, and he didn't have commit to extra term that would primarily benefit the team to get it.He will be 32 years old by the time his contract ends, and likely set for another huge payday. As an added bonus, Cousins probably won't ever be franchise-tagged again, since he'd be entitled to a 44 percent raise over his previous year's salary - a staggering figure that should ensure he controls his free-agent fate for the rest of his career.

The Buffalo Bills will explore trade scenarios that would give them a top-five pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, a league source told Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson.The Bills are expected to start working on such deals after the first week of free agency, added Robinson.They'd likely be making the blockbuster move in order to draft a quarterback following the reported trade of 2017 starter Tyrod Taylor to the Cleveland Browns, though nothing has been confirmed. The 2018 quarterback class boasts the likes of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, and Josh Allen.The Bills helped set up their potential leap into the top five by reportedly agreeing to trade left tackle Cordy Glenn to the Cincinnati Bengals for an exchange of first-round picks (Bills move to 12th, Bengals to 21st).Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent cornerback Aaron Colvin intends to sign a four-year deal with the Houston Texans, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Texans are poaching a free-agent corner from the Jacksonville Jaguars just one year after the Jags landed former Texans starter A.J. Bouye on a five-year, $67.5-million free-agent contract.Bouye went on to make the Pro Bowl this past season.The 26-year-old Colvin played all 16 games in 2017 but made just five starts behind Bouye and Jalen Ramsey. He recorded five passes defensed and recovered one fumble.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets are working on a deal with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Rapoport adds that Bridgewater has other options, but he's the team's top choice following the reported signings of Case Keenum, Kirk Cousins, Drew Brees, and Sam Bradford earlier Tuesday.With veteran signal-caller Josh McCown set to hit free agency without a contract at the beginning of the new league year Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, Bridgewater would join incumbent backups Bryce Petty, Christian Hackenberg, and Joel Stave.The Jets hold the No. 6 pick in the draft and are widely expected to be considering one of this year's top quarterback prospects.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are re-signing receiver Marqise Lee to a four-year contract with a maximum value of $38 million and $18 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Lee, 26, led his team in receptions last season, catching 56 passes for 702 yards with three touchdowns while helping the Jaguars reach the AFC Championship game.The four-year pro is expected to be the team's top receiver with Allen Robinson reportedly leaving for the Chicago Bears in free agency.If Lee were to meet the maximum value on his contract ($9.5 million per season), he will make $4.5 million in annual salary less than his former teammate.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

While Drew Brees eventually came to an agreement on a two-year, $50-million deal with the New Orleans Saints, the future Hall of Famer apparently turned down a better offer to stay in the Big Easy.At least one unnamed team offered Brees a two-year deal with $60 million in guarantees before he decided to re-up with the Saints, a source told ESPN's Mike Triplett. Brees ended up with just $27 million guaranteed on his latest contract.Brees admitted it was tough to weigh the pros and cons of taking a "hometown discount" to allow the Saints to stay competitive against raising the bar for quarterback contracts to help his fellow players, but ultimately decided New Orleans was where he wanted to stay."For me, this was about putting our team in the best position to go win a championship in the next few years," said Brees. "I've made it very clear from Day 1 that I was always gonna be a New Orleans Saint as long as they would have me."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.