The Miami Dolphins are discussing the possibility of releasing star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, sources told Dianna Russini of ESPN.Suh carries a $26.1-million cap in 2018, the third highest in the league, according to Spotrac. Miami would only save $3.9 million in cap space by releasing him.The 31-year-old remains one of the game's top interior lineman; however, his production has never quite matched his enormous contract, and his cap hit in 2019 increases by $2 million - an almost untenable amount.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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The Los Angeles Rams have dominated the early part of the offseason, making seven major moves to let everyone know they're in it to win it in 2018.Here's a recap of how general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay overhauled much of the team's core in just under two weeks:Feb. 23: Acquire Marcus Peters from ChiefsIt was 13 days ago that the bonanza began, with the Rams agreeing to pull the trigger on a blockbuster trade to acquire two-time All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs. Los Angeles will send a 2018 fourth-round pick and a 2019 second-rounder the other way to consummate the deal.March 1: Cut the cord on Tavon AustinSix days after adding a big piece in Peters, the Rams decided to shed one in wide receiver Tavon Austin. The former first-round pick was only two years into a four-year, $42-million contract when Los Angeles decided to pull the plug on him. Austin is expected to be traded or released in the near future.March 2: Trade Robert Quinn to Dolphins(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)Only a day after the Austin news broke came another bombshell, as Los Angeles agreed to trade defensive end Robert Quinn to the Miami Dolphins. The Rams will acquire a 2018 fourth-round pick and swap sixth-rounders with the Dolphins in the deal for Quinn, who ranked second on the Rams with 8.5 sacks last season.March 6: Use franchise tag on Lamarcus JoynerSilence followed the Quinn trade - but not for long. Three days later, the Rams placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Lamarcus Joyner, preventing the standout safety from hitting unrestricted free agency. The Rams were one of six teams to use the franchise tag this year.March 7: Trade Alec Ogletree to GiantsThere was only time for a nap before Snead and McVay were back to their blockbuster ways, this time dealing linebacker and leading tackler Alec Ogletree to the New York Giants. Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick will fetch back a fourth-rounder and sixth-rounder this year.March 8: Sign Sam ShieldsSam Shields hasn't played since the 2016 season opener due to concussion-related issues, but the Rams signed the former Pro Bowl cornerback Thursday. Just as the ink on Shields' contract finished drying, the Rams struck again.March 8: Acquire Aqib Talib from BroncosLos Angeles capped off its 13 days of furious activity with another blockbuster trade, agreeing to take veteran cornerback Aqib Talib off the Denver Broncos' hands for a fifth-round pick. Talib has made five consecutive Pro Bowls, and should form one of the league's top cornerback tandems with Peters in Hollywood.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams are really making their most dedicated fans prove their loyalty.Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park is being built for the Rams and Los Angeles Chargers to share, and both teams announced they will be selling personal seat licenses. The Rams' licenses start at $1,000 with all-access seat licenses priced at $100,000. The Chargers' licenses begin at $500, with all-access seats costing $75,000."We surveyed thousands of fans and season ticket members multiple times to develop pricing that is fair," Rams COO Kevin Demoff said in a statement obtained by John Breech of CBS Sports. "There will be a range of price options for all fans, and that will be evident as the entire seating program is rolled out. There has been great interest in this project since we unveiled it and we are eager for our fans to learn about the variety of options available to them."It could be an investment that pays dividends. The Rams went 11-5 last year, featuring as one of the league's most entertaining teams, while the Chargers narrowly missed the playoffs at 9-7, rebounding from an awful 0-4 start.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos have agreed to trade cornerback Aqib Talib to the Los Angeles Rams, sources told NFL Network's James Palmer.In return, the Broncos are expected to receive a 2018 fifth-round draft choice, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.The Talib acquisition continues what has been a stunning offseason already for the Rams, particularly on defense. Los Angeles previously agreed to acquire two-time All-Pro cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs, and will now have Talib, a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, to pair with him.The Rams also signed former Pro Bowl cornerback Sam Shields on Thursday, as the former Green Bay Packer appears ready to resume his career after sitting out the 2017 season due to concussion-related issues.In separate trades, Los Angeles has gotten rid of linebacker Alec Ogletree and defensive end Robert Quinn over the last couple of weeks.

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu told NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal that the organization has asked him to take a pay cut.Mathieu is under contract through 2021, but many believe he could be released ahead of free agency. Last week, he tweeted that he was uncertain of his status with the Cardinals.The 25-year-old indicated to Rosenthal that he could be open to some type of contract restructure, but not a pay cut." ... taking money out of my pocket. I don't like how that feels," Mathieu said.Mathieu was a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year in 2015 before tearing his ACL, and signed a five-year, $62.5-million extension with Arizona in August 2016. He's guaranteed $19 million over the next two seasons if he remains on the roster after March 14.During the 2017 season, Mathieu played in all 16 games, recording 78 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and two interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to a deal with cornerback Sam Shields, the team announced Thursday.After six successful seasons with the Green Bay Packers - a stint that included a Super Bowl XLV championship and a Pro Bowl selection in 2014 - Shields was released in February 2017. The 30-year-old hasn't played since suffering his fourth known concussion in Week 1 of the 2016 season.When healthy, Shields earned a reputation as one of the league's best corners and has been praised specifically for his cover ability. From 2010-15, the veteran amassed 18 interceptions, including five in the postseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson will visit the New Orleans Saints after departing the Green Bay Packers without a deal, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Should he leave the Big Easy without a contract, Wilkerson's next visit will be with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source informed Calvin Watkins of Newsday.The Packers were the first team to host Wilkerson, who was released by the New York Jets at the end of February. They remain in contention to sign the former Pro Bowler, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Wilkerson has been effective as both a run-stopper and pass-rusher in the past, but he fell out of favor with the Jets last year amid a series of off-field incidents. He posted 46 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2017.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick have agreed to terms on a contract for the 2018 season, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.The veteran appeared in six games (three starts) during his first season with the Bucs in 2017, tossing seven touchdowns and three interceptions.Fitzpatrick also developed a strong relationship with starter Jameis Winston, and helped guide Tampa Bay to a 2-1 record while the young pivot was sidelined due to injury.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans have informed veteran running back DeMarco Murray of their intention to release him.The move will save Tennessee more than $6 million against the salary cap."I want to thank DeMarco for his contributions as a Titan, not only for what he did on the field but also in the locker room and in the community," Titans general manager Jon Robinson said in a statement. "He was a pro in every facet and we wish him and his family the best moving forward."Murray spent two seasons with the Titans, resurrecting his career in 2016 following an awful one-year stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. He rushed for 1,287 yards with nine touchdowns in his debut campaign with the Titans, but managed just 659 yards with six scores on the ground in 2017.The departure of Murray likely means a larger load is on the way for former second-round pick Derrick Henry. The Alabama product outgained Murray last year despite receiving fewer carries.Murray, meanwhile, has three Pro Bowl appearances to his name and was the NFL's leading rusher with the Dallas Cowboys in 2014, but may struggle to secure a roster spot elsewhere next season. In addition to his drop-off in production, Murray celebrated turning 30 - the dreaded age for running backs - in February.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If all good things must come to an end, then we ought to take the time to properly appreciate the "Legion of Boom," the Seattle Seahawks' vaunted secondary that changed the culture of football for the better.After nearly a decade of shutting down offenses, the wear and tear of life in the NFL has taken a toll on Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, and Earl Thomas - the pillars of Seattle's era-defining defense. Football often cruelly reminds players that they are ultimately expendable, a notion that's in full effect in Seattle as the team appears to be in a state of transition. But we'd all be remiss to overlook the Legion of Boom's contributions with the league's new year on the horizon.In an era where most fans are seemingly more concerned about the performance of their fantasy teams above all, Sherman, Thomas, and Chancellor made defensive football cool again, becoming household names among the NFL's offensive superstars. Sherman's postgame interview after defeating San Francisco in the 2013 NFC Championship Game instantly bore a thousand overwrought, "please think of the children" op-eds, entering football lore immediately. It was one of the defining examples of the Seahawks' philosophy which allowed players to be more than professional athletes when entering the sociopolitical arena in a highly turbulent climate. Sherman briefly featured as an excellent guest columnist for The MMQB and along with his teammates, wrote and spoke eloquently about player safety and scheduling referendum, along with more important, jarring issues like police brutality, racial inequality, and social justice reform.To paraphrase Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James, the Seahawks weren't going to shut up and dribble when the rest of the NFL demanded modesty and decorum. Players have amplified their protests during President Donald Trump's polarizing regime, but the Seahawks helped create a culture of player empowerment long before he took office.

After reportedly signing his franchise tag on Thursday, Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry is eligible to be traded, and more than two teams are already poking around for a deal.While a trade does not appear imminent, the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens are among teams interested in trading for the wide receiver, reports Adam H. Beasley and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.For a team to acquire Landry, they would almost certainly need to have a long-term deal in place before agreeing to the trade, which would not be able to become official until the new league year starts on March 14.Landry is currently set to make just under $16 million on the franchise tag in 2018 and wants a long-term deal in the range of $14 million per year. With the Dolphins pressed up against the wall for cap space, getting Landry off their books may be a high priority.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A week before they're expected to be major players in free agency, the San Francisco 49ers wrapped up one of their own.The Niners inked receiver Marquise Goodwin to a three-year extension, the team announced on Thursday. Contract terms were not divulged, but ESPN's Josina Anderson reports the deal is worth $20.3 million with $10 million guaranteed.In his first year as a 49er, Goodwin had a breakout season. He registered a career-high 56 catches and 962 yards while adding two touchdowns. He became the team's top receiver with Pierre Garcon only able to play in eight games.The Niners own roughly $70 million in cap space and are expected to target a receiver in free agency, but before doing so, they secured the services of a downfield threat for new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Von Miller is riding Johnny Manziel's comeback train.The Denver Broncos' star defender says he's been talking to his fellow Texas A&M alum about once a week as the quarterback attempts to make his way back to the NFL, and he's excited about what could be.Related: Johnny Manziel signs with Spring League, will report in March"I believe in him ..." Miller told Charles Curtis of For The Win. "I want to see him do great.""I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it," he added. "Just think how big it would be if he went to Spring League, did the Canadian thing, came back to the NFL, starts, takes a team to the playoffs, wins a Super Bowl. It's going to be ridiculous. It can happen, it's not far-fetched. It's a possibility. I think people get the hope and excitement because it is a possibility he can do all those things."Related: Manziel reveals bipolar disorder diagnosis, says he's stopped drinkingIn 2016, Manziel claimed he was living with Miller following his release from the Cleveland Browns. Though Miller denied the statement, he has been one of Manziel's biggest supporters throughout his time away from the league.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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Free-agent running back Jonathan Stewart will visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, a source told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.The 10-year vet was released by the Carolina Panthers on Feb. 28.Stewart remains a productive runner, though he's on the verge of turning 31. He started in 10 games, played in 15, and ran for 680 yards and six touchdowns despite playing with fellow rushers Cam Newton and Christian McCaffrey last season.The Seahawks could use all the help they can find in the running game. The unit finished 23rd last season and was led by quarterback Russell Wilson in all rushing categories. Eddie Lacy, Mike Davis, Thomas Rawls, Chris Carson, J.D. McKissic, and C.J. Prosise all took turns in the backfield to disappointing results. Carson opened the season as the starter but broke his leg in Week 4.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jarvis Landry is reportedly the latest player to sign his franchise tag.The receiver signed the $15.9-million tender with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday morning, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Landry received the team's tag on Feb. 20, but he considered sitting out on the one-year deal and was reportedly permitted to seek out a trade.Under the tag, he'll be the second-highest-paid player at his position in 2018. Antonio Brown, who restructured his contract Wednesday, will earn $16.7 million for the season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL is not turning a blind eye after potential first-round prospect Derrius Guice revealed that one team at the NFL combine asked him if he likes men.League spokesman Brian McCarthy quickly responded to the LSU running back's comments on Wednesday, announcing an investigation on Thursday morning."A question such as that is completely inappropriate and wholly contrary to league workplace policies," McCarthy told Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio via email. "The NFL and its clubs are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees in a manner that is consistent with our commitment to diversity and inclusion, state and federal laws and the CBA. We are looking into the matter."The league annually reminds clubs of these workplace policies that prohibit personnel from seeking information concerning a player’s sexual orientation."This is not the first time a team has asked inappropriate questions about a prospect's sexual orientation. The Atlanta Falcons asked cornerback Eli Apple, who went on to be drafted by the New York Giants, the same question in 2016 and were forced to undergo a training seminar.NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith is hoping for a tougher punishment, telling Pro Football Talk that whichever team asked Guice the question should be banned from the combine going forward.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns dramatically redesigned their uniforms in 2015 and are looking to do so again at the next opportunity.The team has already begun the process of developing new uniforms, according to Jordan Zirm of ESPN Cleveland.Team co-owner Dee Haslam admitted in 2017 that the team would look at improving the look and feel of their current uniform. However, such redesigns fall under a two-year process, so the Browns will have to keep their current duds until after the 2019 season.Before 2015, the Browns owned one of the more classic looks in the NFL.Their current outfits have been widely panned.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos are actively shopping five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Aqib Talib, a source told Mike Klis of 9News.Talib, who is set to have a $12-million cap hit in 2018, would reportedly prefer being released over a trade so that he could choose his next destination, viewing the New England Patriots as his top team. Talib played two seasons for the Patriots prior to signing with Denver in 2014.The Broncos have engaged in talks with several teams, including the Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers, with hopes of dealing the 32-year-old defender by next Wednesday's start of free agency.Talib looks to sign a new contract with his next club as he enters his 12th season, with upcoming cap hits of $12 million and $8 million over the next two years and only $1 million guaranteed remaining on his current deal.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Running back Derrius Guice said Wednesday an NFL team asked him if he liked men during an interview at the NFL Scouting Combine."It was pretty crazy," Guice said in an interview on SiriusXM NFL, according to A.J. Perez and Heather Tucker of USA TODAY. "Some people are really trying to get in your head and test your reaction. ... I go in one room, and a team will ask me do I like men, just to see my reaction. I go in another room, they'll try to bring up one of my family members or something and tell me, 'Hey, I heard your mom sells herself. How do you feel about that?'"A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that Guice was asked the question about men.The team that asked hasn't been named.Two years ago, the Atlanta Falcons came under fire for asking cornerback Eli Apple about his sexual orientation during a combine interview. NFL teams aren't allowed to ask players about their sexuality, and are subject to discipline from the league if they do.Guice, an LSU product, is expected to be drafted within the first two rounds.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell knows he'd have a hard time staying away from the football field this year.Bell said on Instagram Live on Wednesday night that he won't sit out the 2018 season even if he doesn't sign a long-term contract, but added he would miss training camp, as relayed by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN."It's just a re-run of last year," Bell said.Related: Bell suggests he could sit out at least half of 2018 seasonThe Steelers applied the franchise tag to their star running back on Tuesday - a move that will pay Bell $14.544 million on a one-year deal.Related: Bell won't 'settle for anything less' than his worth, retirement still an optionBell added that he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, but also said he doesn't have an option.

The Washington Redskins will honor the team's 1987 replacement players, who went 3-0 during the NFLPA labor strike from Week 4-6, for their contributions to the team's championship season.Those players, also the subjects of a 2017 documentary called "Year of the Scab," will receive Super Bowl rings, though an exact date for the presentation hasn't been announced."The 3-0 record of the Redskins replacement players was part of the remarkable success of the 1987 Washington Redskins," owner Dan Snyder said Wednesday, according to the team. "Their contributions are part of Redskins history and represent an integral reason why a Lombardi Trophy from the 1987 campaign resides in our facility today. Thanks in part to the generosity of our partners on this project, we are happy to honor these players."The replacement players weren't previously recognized as part of the championship team, largely due to NFLPA members' displeasure that they crossed the picket line. Most of the replacements were cut immediately after the strike was resolved, but they did receive a share of the money for the victory.Washington defeated the Denver Broncos 42-10 to win Super Bowl XXII, the second Super Bowl and fourth world championship in the franchise's history.- With h/t to ESPNCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It sounds like the Seattle Seahawks aren't done restructuring their defense.After reportedly trading defensive end Michael Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday afternoon, Seattle is planning to release cornerback Richard Sherman within the next couple of days, according to Michael Silver of NFL Network.Silver added that if Sherman doesn't land a big deal elsewhere, the Seahawks would be interested in bringing him back at a lower salary.Related - Report: Seahawks expected to explore trading ShermanSherman, who will turn 30 later this month, is due a base salary of $11 million in 2018 with a cap hit of $13.2 million.Related - Report: Sherman told teammates he won't be with Seahawks in 2018After making four consecutive Pro Bowl appearances, Sherman saw his run end this past season after playing in just nine games due to an Achilles injury. He recorded two interceptions with seven passes defensed and a fumble recovery.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Before the Seahawks agreed to send Michael Bennett to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fifth-round pick and receiver Marcus Johnson, Seattle received a better offer from the New England Patriots, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Rapoport only told "NFL Total Access" that New England came in with a "big offer" for Bennett, but explained to a Seattle radio station earlier Wednesday that the Patriots offered a third-rounder and a fifth-rounder for Bennett.

Despite a previous report to the contrary, the Seattle Seahawks apparently will listen to trade offers for star safety Earl Thomas, according to NFL Network's Michael Silver.The Seahawks reportedly want a substantial return for the five-time All-Pro defender, who turns 29 in May.Thomas has been vocal about his desire for a new contract, and Seattle appears reluctant to commit more money to him long term, especially with a rebuild seemingly on the horizon.He's spent all eight years of his career with the Seahawks, establishing himself as one of the top safeties of his generation.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans fans are a restless bunch when their team isn't playing well.Nearly 52 percent of Texans fans polled in a recent survey by Mattress Advisor said they lose sleep over losses - the most of any NFL fan base.Among the other findings of the survey:

Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley doesn't think his performance at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine this past weekend is an accurate reflection of what he has to offer.The 23-year-old still considers himself the best receiver prospect in the draft, despite failing to impress in several combine drills."I don't get into a receiver stance and broad jump before I run a route. Whoever gets me is getting a great player," Ridley told NFL Network at Alabama's Pro Day on Wednesday, according to Chase Goodbread of NFL.com."... I know I can beat all those scores by a lot, but (in training) I was trying to get ready for my 40, which I was upset about, too. I didn't have a great combine, not like I wanted to. I should've gone in there and just run the 40 and run routes, and done all the other stuff here (at pro day)."Ridley ran the 40 in 4.43 seconds, did 15 reps of the bench press, and jumped 110.0 inches in the broad jump at the combine.He didn't participate in athletic testing at the Crimson Tide's pro day workouts in Tuscaloosa, according to Tim Daniels of Bleacher Report. Instead, he worked on position drills, running scripted set plays, and displaying his top skill of precise route running.- With h/t to Pro Football TalkCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the Denver Broncos choose to part ways with Aqib Talib, the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback would prefer to be released rather than traded so he can pick his next team, sources told ESPN's Dianna Russini.If he becomes a free agent, Talib reportedly hopes to sign with the New England Patriots.The 32-year-old has been rumored for weeks to be on his way out of Denver, which is looking to get younger and give itself more cap space ahead of free agency.The Broncos were discussing a Talib trade with the San Francisco 49ers, but a deal hasn't gotten done and there's no indication that one will come to fruition, according to Russini.Talib, one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL over the past handful of years, played parts of two seasons in New England from 2012-13.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly expected to explore trade scenarios involving veteran cornerback Richard Sherman, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.This comes on the heels of a Wednesday meeting between Sherman and Seahawks officials, and surfaces hours after another report indicating Sherman told teammates he doesn't expect to return to Seattle in 2018.It remains to be seen whether Sherman will have any value on the trade market. The four-time All-Pro turns 30 at the end of March, and a torn Achilles cut his 2017 campaign short. The Seahawks could release Sherman if they can't find a trade partner.Seattle made other headlines Wednesday by reportedly agreeing to trade defensive end Michael Bennett - another stalwart from its vaunted defense - to the Philadelphia Eagles.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Athletes receive wedding invitations from fans all the time, and while most don't end up attending, some will send back a personalized autograph.That was the case for one New York Giants fan who, according to a Reddit user, wrote a two-page handwritten letter inviting Eli Manning to his wedding. To his surprise, the quarterback responded.

The New England Patriots announced Wednesday they have released end Martellus Bennett.The move comes before the team was set to pay Bennett's $2-million roster bonus. It would save New England roughly $6.2 million in cap space, according to Over the Cap.Bennett, who turns 31 this month, played in nine games during an injury-filled 2017 between the Packers and Patriots, catching nine passes for 30 yards. The veteran recently contemplated retirement, but he reportedly intends to play in 2018.The Patriots now have just Dwayne Allen and Jacob Hollister behind starting tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has reportedly considered retirement while mulling careers in acting and pro wrestling.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams are keeping busy in the trade market as the 2018 league year approaches.A league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter the Rams agreed to send linebacker Alec Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick to the New York Giants in exchange for a fourth- and sixth-round pick in 2018.Los Angeles signed Ogletree to a four-year, $42-million extension in October. He's due a $7-million guaranteed roster bonus next week, a $3-million base salary for the 2018 season, and a $6-million roster bonus in 2019 that becomes fully guaranteed next week, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the Rams also offered Ogletree to the Kansas City Chiefs, but they declined.Star L.A. running back Todd Gurley was quick to seemingly express his disapproval.

The NFL's feud with Jerry Jones over the cost of his role in Ezekiel Elliott's suspension appeal has been "resolved to the satisfaction of all parties," a league spokesperson told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.A source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Jones reimbursed the NFL for more than $2 million in legal fees.Commissioner Roger Goodell listened to Jones' appeal of the penalty at a hearing Monday.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The rich get richer.The Seattle Seahawks are trading star defensive end Michael Bennett and a seventh-round pick to the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for a fifth-rounder and receiver Marcus Johnson, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Bennett has three years remaining on his current contract. He carries a 2018 cap number of around $8.39 million, and hits of approximately $8.74 million and $10.24 million in 2019 and 2020, respectively.The 32-year-old has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last three seasons, acting as a key cog in the center of the Seahawks' vaunted defense.However, Seattle is looking to reload its aging roster. Richard Sherman reportedly told teammates that he won't be with the team in 2018.Meanwhile, the Eagles get a huge addition to an already strong defensive line. Bennett joins a group that already boasts Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, and 2017 first-rounder Derek Barnett.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2018 NFL Scouting Combine featured a number of exciting moments and intriguing storylines, but this may be the best one.According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, a small group of former Cleveland Browns coaches held a "fired Browns coaches party" during the combine at an Indianapolis restaurant.ESPN's Adam Schefter confirmed Fowler's story, adding that it was a restaurant named Rock Bottom. You can't make this up.While neither Fowler or Schefter revealed which former Cleveland coaches attended the reported dinner, there are plenty of candidates:

Richard Sherman has informed his Seattle Seahawks teammates that he won't be with the team moving forward, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Rapoport added that nothing is official, and it's unclear if Sherman will be outright released or traded by Seattle. Sherman is scheduled to meet with head coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider later Wednesday to discuss his future, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.The potential blockbuster move was first hinted at by Sherman's Seahawks teammate, Jeremy Lane, on Twitter earlier Wednesday:

It's been awhile since we last heard about Terron Beckham, the cousin of New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Beckham, who has worked as a personal trainer and fitness model, made headlines in 2016 when he decided to pursue an NFL career despite having not played football since high school. After trying out for the New York Jets, he decided to give wrestling a shot but revealed last November that he turned down a developmental deal with WWE because it wasn't what he expected.He's now back to doing what he does best and was recently invited by TEST Football Academy to compete against former NFL offensive lineman Kevin Whimpey and professional bodybuilder Joel Thomas in a bench press contest.- With h/t to Bro BibleCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Antonio Brown revealed in an Instagram story Wednesday that he restructured his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, via NFL reporter Dov Kleiman.The base-to-bonus restructure will fully guarantee his salary in 2018, creating cap space for Le'Veon Bell's $14.5-million franchise tag deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The six-time Pro Bowler joins David DeCastro and Stephon Tuitt as players who have restructured their contracts to help alleviate Pittsburgh's cap situation.Brown caught 101 passes in 2017 and led the league with 1,533 receiving yards. The wideout has been named a first-team All-Pro in each of the last four seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Who better for incoming NFL Draft prospects to learn from than a current NFL quarterback?ESPN announced it will debut "SportsCenter Special: QB2QB" next month featuring Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.

Peyton Manning might be down a slice of Papa John's, but the retired quarterback apparently won't be hurting for cash if he turns to broadcasting.ESPN and FOX are willing to pay the two-time Super Bowl champion up to $10 million annually to secure his services, sources told Sporting News' Michael McCarthy.Jon Gruden was believed to be earning around $6.5 million while working as part of ESPN's "Monday Night Football" crew before deciding to return to coach the Oakland Raiders in January.Manning is viewed as a potential ailment to the NFL's declining ratings, as both networks want to shore up their primetime NFL packages, added McCarthy. He would follow in the footsteps of Tony Romo, who joined the booth for the 2017 season and was widely praised for his performance."Peyton Manning is Tony Romo with a Super Bowl ring," the source told McCarthy. "This is a battle for the Midwest. He's super-popular in the Midwest. He's got this 'Aw Shucks,' thing down pat. The Mannings are the first family of football."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Rob Gronkowski is reportedly expected to return to the New England Patriots for the 2018 season, but if he does decide to make the switch to WWE, John Cena thinks he'd fit right in."If Gronkowski wants to come on board, I think he'd be a perfect fit," Cena told Justin Barrasso of Sports Illustrated. "He does not lack in the energy department, so I think he'd be just fine.Related - Watch: John Cena impersonates Gronkowski on SNLCena is a Patriots fan, though, so he'd also be happy to see Gronkowski continue to play football."I'm a fan of the Patriots, so I hope he keeps catching footballs," Cena said. "He's really good at that. Hopefully Gronkowski can have a career as long as Tom Brady."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Le'Veon Bell remains an unhappy recipient of the franchise tag.Prior to Tuesday's deadline, Bell suggested he could hold out at least halfway through the 2018 season - if he plays at all - during an interview about his new eight-track album with Billboard's Andrew Unterberger."But obviously, when the end of July comes (the deadline to sign tagged players), wherever we're at ... if I sign, everybody'll be happy, but if not, I guess I gotta play it by ear," Bell said. "If I'll be out till Week 1, if I'll be out till Week 10, or if I'm gonna be out there at all. It depends on how I feel at that time and moment."It's the second straight season under the exclusive tag for Bell, who will earn $14.544 million for the 2018 campaign.He added that he's still "definitely hoping for something to get done" with the Steelers long term.Related: Le'Veon Bell would consider sitting out, retiring if franchise tagged againThe 26-year-old has previously suggested his willingness to hold out or even retire if Pittsburgh doesn't meet his financial demands. He has consistently emphasized that he wants to reinvigorate the declining running-back market with his potentially record-setting contract.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills is among the most socially conscious players in the NFL. And as such, he opted against the usual sun, sea, and sand vacation this offseason, instead deciding to take a social justice-inspired road trip through the American south.Stills detailed his 10-stop (with several detours) trip in a Twitter thread Tuesday, including his visit to Selma and the Edmund Pettis Bridge and his participation in friend Colin Kaepernick's "KnowYourRightsCamp" campaign.

Von Miller continues to be the Denver Broncos' best recruiting tool in the upcoming Kirk Cousins sweepstakes.Related: Miller pushes for Cousins in funny response to Instagram postThe pass-rusher has been open about his desire for Denver to sign the impending free-agent quarterback and bolstered his pitch by suggesting the Broncos would make a quick return to their championship-contending days under Peyton Manning if they beat out the other reported three suitors for Cousins."He's just that type of player," Miller told ESPN's 'First Take.' "He not only would be a difference-maker to my team, but any team he goes to in the National Football League. It's an instant upgrade, leadership, he can throw and make all the passes on the field. So, yeah, when you get a guy like that, you're automatically in Super Bowl contention."Denver is reportedly "all-in" on securing Cousins after missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons with the likes of Trevor Siemian, first-round disappointment Paxton Lynch, and Brock Osweiler under center.- With H/T to the Denver PostCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady allowed a peek inside the Brady household following the New England Patriots' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII last month.In a soon-to-be-released episode of his "Tom vs. Time" documentary, the Patriots quarterback revealed how his kids reacted to the 41-33 defeat."That was the first time that I'd really seen my kids react in that way. Benny was crying. Vivi was crying and they were sad for me and sad for the Patriots," Brady said, per Kelly McCarthy of ABC News.A father of three including 5-year-old Vivian, 8-year-old Benjamin, and 10-year-old John, Brady used the stinging loss as a teachable moment."I just said to them, 'Look you guys, this is a great lesson. We don't always win. We try our best and sometimes it doesn't go the way we want," Brady said.His documentary series was temporarily postponed after the loss, as the plan for the final episode revolved around a Super Bowl victory.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baker Mayfield still has plenty of detractors.The Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback is as brash and bold off the field as he is on it, and it can rub people the wrong way. He seems to have done exactly that at the NFL Scouting Combine.A potential first-round draft pick, Mayfield interviewed with a number of NFL teams over the weekend and proved to be the most polarizing prospect."Cocky. Over-the-top cocky," one head coach said, with an eye roll, to NFL Media's Kimberly Jones of his impression of Mayfield.Another head coach told Jones he liked Mayfield the most of all the quarterback prospects on the field, and the least off of it.Mayfield knows he has such a reputation, but he doesn't agree with it."I don't think I'm cocky," he said during his combine media scrum, according to Mark Maske of the Washington Post. "It's not cocky. It's just confident."Some teams agreed with that evaluation. Other coaches told Jones they loved his fire and emotion. One general manager said he had no concerns about Mayfield at all.During his college career, Mayfield had to apologize for a number of gestures, including grabbing his crotch in the direction of an opposing bench. Following his Rose Bowl loss this season, an opponent told him he needed to be humbled.It appears some NFL coaches believe that as well.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free agency is scheduled to begin March 14, with the potential to swiftly and dramatically reshape the league picture.Although the NFL hasn't discussed expansion recently, looking at the available free agents from this year's class suggests there is enough talent to create a 33rd team.Here, we've tried to build a team consisting entirely of free agents, assuming no draft capital for 2018, a $177-million salary cap, and estimating what it would take to sign each of these players.Could they beat the Cleveland Browns? You be the judge.Quarterbacks Case Keenum - 3 years, $60 million ($20M AAV)

Peyton Manning sold his stake in 31 Denver-area Papa John's locations two days before the NFL ended its partnership with the pizza chain sponsor, according to Tamara Chuang of the Denver Post.Related: Papa John's, NFL end sponsorship dealChuang says Manning could not be reached for comment, but Peter Collins, a Papa John's spokesman, confirmed Manning's sale in an email.An existing Papa John's franchisee acquired all 31 of Manning's stores, according to Collins. Manning will remain as Papa John's celebrity spokesperson and brand ambassador.A statement released by both the NFL and Papa John's last week said it was a "mutual decision to shift from their league sponsorship to a focus on partnerships with 22 local NFL teams."John Schnatter, former Papa John's CEO, said during the 2017 season that player protests were to blame for declining sales.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas has reportedly set a short deadline to come to a decision on his status for the 2018 season.Thomas said he hasn't yet decided, but wants to be able to inform the Browns before the start of free agency on March 14 whether he'll return for a 12th season, according to Dave Chudowsky of WKYC.The 10-time Pro Bowler and six-time first-team All-Pro tackle played in just seven games in 2017 before suffering a season-ending triceps injury in Week 7. It was the first season he's missed the Pro Bowl, and the first snaps he's missed since being drafted third overall by the Browns in 2007.Thomas, 33, is due a base salary of $10.3 million in 2018, according to Over The Cap.Thomas also told Chudowsky he's been exploring options for a television job.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.