The San Francisco Police Department are searching for suspended Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith after a domestic violence incident Saturday, Scott Bair of NBC Sports reports.Police responded to a call where they found the victim with non-life threatening injuries. Smith wasn't at the scene when police arrived but was identified as the aggressor.The linebacker is currently suspended for repeated violations of the NFL's substance abuse program but remains on the Raiders roster.Smith has faced several legal issues since entering the league. The 28-year-old asked a judge in February to reduce his child support payments, arguing that he hasn't received an income since November 2015.Smith will need to be reinstated by the NFL before he can play for the Raiders again.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys currently have the luxury of carrying the lowest-paid starting quarterback in Dak Prescott, the NFL 2016 Offensive Rookie of the Year.Per league rules, Prescott cannot earn more money until after the 2018 season, but owner Jerry Jones expects to give his starting signal-caller a lucrative extension when the time is right."(Prescott is) going to get his extraordinary contract," Jones said via the Dallas Morning News. "But while we can put the team together and take advantage when he is on this contract right now, we’ve got to be real astute to maximize that advantage."The quarterback is signed through 2019, and until an extension occurs he will count for less than $1 million against the salary cap.Dallas will also be looking to extend running back Ezekiel Elliott at some point, though the team will have an extra year to negotiate since he was a first-round pick.Prescott accumulated 3,324 passing yards and 22 touchdowns in 2017 but threw nine more interceptions than he did during his rookie year.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Shaquem Griffin dominated the NFL Scouting Combine, emerging as one of the weekend's best stories.A linebacker from UCF with one hand, Griffin ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.38 seconds - the fastest time recorded for a linebacker in combine history.He also completed 20 reps on the bench press while wearing a prosthetic on his left arm.Related: NFL community awed by Griffin's bench press performanceGriffin elevated his profile on the national radar, leaving a host of NFL stars and analysts in awe.

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is "firmly in the mix" to be taken No. 1 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns after dominating the combine, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.He would be the first running back taken at the top of the draft since the Cincinnati Bengals took Ki-Jana Carter - also of Penn State - in 1995.Barkley has long been considered the premier prospect at his position but helped force his way into the conversation - which has been dominated by quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen - by producing a great 40-yard dash time and vertical leap.It remains a question of positional value for Cleveland, however. The Browns have been highly criticized for passing on quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Carson Wentz in years past, so taking a player like Barkley, who plays what's perceived as one of the lesser-valued positions, could be a risk.Barkley lit up his final year in college, racking up 1,271 rushing yards, 271 receiving yards, and 21 total touchdowns.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bradley Chubb is the best defensive player available in this year's NFL draft, and he underlined and highlighted that point with his performance Sunday at the combine.The 6-foot-4, 269-pound defensive end hopes to fashion himself into a mix of Khalil Mack and Von Miller, the premier players at his position. He ran the 40 in 4.65 seconds and pushed out 24 reps on the bench press in an attempt to make that goal seem realistic.As put on full display this weekend, Chubb's athleticism and relentless motor should make NFL evaluators question whether he's the best player at any position to come out of college this year.

Hall of Fame wide receiver and NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin presented a passionate defense of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. With free agency on the horizon, there's been speculation that the Cowboys could release Bryant, a course of action that Irvin vehemently disagrees with.During an appearance Thursday on KESN-FM 103.3 FM ESPN, Irvin sounded off and gave the three-time Pro Bowler a strong vote of confidence."I warned you people here in Dallas to stop this s--- right now. ... We did this a couple of years ago with DeMarco Murray," Irvin said. "I tried to warn everybody to stop talking like you're talking. 'You can stick anyone behind that offensive line.' You're doing the same thing ... You can think you can find a receiver that can put up the types of numbers that you know Dez can put up? Stop it. They don't grow on trees like leaves or everybody would be raking them in. We're going to be headed towards another dumb, ignorant season because all of you guys are talking ignorant."Bryant's production has tailed off in recent years after he recorded three consecutive seasons with over 1,200 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns (2012-14). He also led the NFL in receiving touchdowns in 2014.Irvin doesn't seem to mind, however, and believes Bryant is essential to the Cowboys' future successes."Production does not tell the whole story, and numbers certainly don't tell the whole story. What tells the whole story are wins and losses. ... Now we sit here and we say, 'Dez gets upset that he's not getting the ball.' And then we turn around and say, 'Dez can't play. We gotta get rid of Dez. We can go find another receiver.' ... You know the thing everyone is out there looking for? Receivers. As if they were everywhere, and anywhere, just like you thought you can find any running back."Irvin provided a final warning to Cowboys management if the team is seriously considering releasing Bryant."Dez Bryant helps you win football games. All these chumps y'all talking about going to get, they're not football winners. They're football players, but they're not football winners. Stop doing this."- With h/t to Dallas Morning NewsCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Throughout the combine, theScore brings you all the results, reaction, and breaking stories as they happen.What: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

The San Francisco Giants will have a different face running the show at spring training Sunday.Chris Berman, the iconic ESPN broadcaster and lifelong fan of the Giants, is serving as guest manager for the team's Cactus League contest against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.Like any good baseball skipper, Berman was in his team's dugout bright and early, dressed in full uniform with the lineup card in hand.

The NFL draft is an arduous process for prospects, who are evaluated, interviewed, examined, and generally prodded and poked in every manner possible - physically, mentally, and emotionally.One of this year's prominent victims of the overexposure and length of that process is Lamar Jackson, a Heisman-winning quarterback who's spent his time at the combine plagued by chatter about a move to wide receiver.Related: Lamar Jackson right to dismiss any team that asks him to work out as WRBut Jackson isn't the only quarterback receiving unfair treatment from the league and the media as a result of the spotlight.Josh Rosen's character has been called into question throughout his final season at UCLA. The 21-year-old's often described as a jerk. Arrogant. Immature. Too opinionated, too selfish. Media and teams have questioned his love for football and nudged his fellow Bruins to give their true opinions on their quarterback.But Rosen chipped away at that narrative during a hugely impressive 15-minute press conference Friday.

Impending free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is viewed as a potential starter by "at least a handful of teams" around the league that expressed interest in him last week, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Bridgewater produced a solid two-year beginning to his career before suffering a devastating knee injury in August 2016. He missed all of the 2016 season and threw just two passes in 2017. The Minnesota Vikings moved on first to Sam Bradford and then to Case Keenum, who are both also free agents.It's previously been unclear if teams would pursue Bridgewater as a starter, a backup, or a player to bring in to fight for the No. 1 job. Concerns regarding his long-term health remain despite his near-miraculous return to the field this past campaign.Bridgewater will likely take a short, prove-it deal in order to rebuild his financial value, and it appears teams will give him a chance to regain his standing as a potential franchise passer.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kirk Cousins race was believed to be down to four suitors, and one team fears it may be out of the running.A New York Jets source believes the soon-to-be free-agent quarterback may be destined for the Minnesota Vikings, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY reports.The Jets, Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Arizona Cardinals are all expected to pursue Cousins at the outset of free agency, but after preliminary talks with Cousins' camp, the Jets source claims the general belief around the league is that he's headed for Minnesota.The Vikings are believed to offer Cousins the best chance to win immediately, something the six-year pro has said he values more than the money he could net on the open market.Clubs are permitted to begin negotiations with impending free agents March 12. Free agency opens March 14.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency begins March 14 - the first day of the new league year. Here is our list of the top 8 free-agent linebackers.Top Free Agents

It appears Jarvis Landry will accept the franchise tag after all.The Miami Dolphins wide receiver informed the team that he will sign the $16.2 million tag, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The news comes at an odd time, as Landry released a 10-minute video Saturday morning detailing why he does not want to play under the franchise tag.ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that once the receiver is under contract, he can be traded, although a trade is not close at this time.Related: 5 teams that should trade for Jarvis LandryLandry led the NFL with 112 receptions in 2017 but was unable to eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau. It was his third straight season with at least 94 catches.Rapoport reports that multiple teams still view the former second-round pick as the top wide receiver on the market, but it remains to be seen if they are willing to part ways with assets to acquire his cap hit.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The top quarterback prospects wrapped up their NFL Scouting Combines on Saturday. Signal-callers are put under a more powerful microscope than any other position during their time in Indianapolis.When the dust settled, none of the consensus top five quarterbacks separated themselves from the competition, leaving the door wide open in a battle to be drafted first overall on April 26.Here's how the top prospects fared at Lucas Oil Stadium:Josh AllenAs polarizing a prospect as they come, Allen had an up-and-down Saturday. Despite his 6-foot-5, 237-pound frame, Allen is a high-level athlete. His 40-yard dash time (4.75 seconds) ranked third among quarterbacks, while his 33.5-inch vertical leap and 9-foot-11 broad jump were tops at the position.Allen drew plenty of acclaim for his arm strength as well. The Wyoming product had a number of throws that traveled 70-80 yards.

The Green Bay Packers will appeal an arbitrator's decision to award Martellus Bennett his signing bonus after the tight end was released with a "failure to disclose injury" designation, team president Mark Murphy said in a Q-and-A with fans Saturday.The Packers began to recoup a portion of Bennett's $6.3-million signing bonus in November, but an arbitrator ruled he deserved to keep the money.Murphy was asked if the Packers have an option to appeal the ruling."I really can’t get into the details, but we think the decision was flawed and plan to appeal," Murphy wrote. "The appeals go to a panel of three arbitrators."Bennett caught 24 passes for 233 yards through seven games with the Packers in 2017 after signing a three-year contract. After being released, the New England Patriots claimed him off waivers and Bennett discovered he had a torn rotator cuff and labrum. Bennett claimed the Packers lied when they said he didn't disclose the injury, resulting in the legal battle.Murphy told ESPN's Rob Demovsky that the Packers lost the case in part because the Patriots claimed Bennett, so they picked up the entire contract despite the "failure to disclose injury" designation.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jerry Jones offered some support for Dez Bryant early in an offseason when the wide receiver has been widely rumored as a potential cap casualty.Jones, the Dallas Cowboys' owner and general manager, answered questions for nearly 50 minutes Saturday at the combine, during which he was asked about Bryant's future with the team."As I sit here do we want (Bryant) on the team next year?" Jones said, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. "The answer is yes."Bryant is owed $12.5 million in base salary in 2018 but he carries a $16.5-million cap hit. He can be released after June 1 to save the Cowboys $12.5 million against the salary cap, according to Spotrac.Jones said a meeting with Bryant would be coming soon, while Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones has said the contract will need to be addressed.Related - Bryant wouldn't accept pay cut from Cowboys: 'Hell no, I believe in me'Bryant had a third consecutive sub-1,000-yard season in 2017, catching 69 passes for 838 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games.He's three years into a five-year, $70-million contract signed ahead of the 2015 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bradley Chubb is setting his expectations high.The highly touted pass-rusher out of N.C. State has his sights set on becoming the best player at his position, based on how he characterizes his game."I try to take Khalil Mack and Von Miller and put them into one person," Chubb said Saturday when asked who he molds his game after, according to NFL.com's Nick Shook. "Khalil Mack's the more powerful guy, probably the best long arm in the game right now. Von Miller's the speed, finesse guy. Just try to put both of those together, have some power moves, have some speed moves that I go to."I feel like I do both of them pretty well ... There's still a lot of room for improvement, of course."Chubb, the 2017 Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner for NCAA defensive player of the year, has been graded the best edge rusher by most draft analysts after racking up 10 sacks in each of his last two collegiate seasons. He doesn't just see himself as the best pass-rusher in the draft; he believes he's the top prospect overall."I feel like I put it on tape in four years. Just putting on tape good film, and I feel like I'm the best player," said Chubb, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. "I'm not going to say one player is better than me. Saquon Barkley put up ridiculous numbers in the past couple of days. Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, just all the quarterbacks you’re hearing about. A lot of great players."I just feel like I’m up there at the top."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jarvis Landry is not being shy about his dislike for possibly playing under the franchise tag in 2018.After the Miami Dolphins receiver was reportedly granted permission to seek a trade, Landry released a 10-minute video Saturday morning detailing why he doesn't want to play under the $16-million tag without any guarantees past 2018."The team decides to exercise the franchise tag. I'm considering not playing on it," said Landry. "The franchise tag is not a good deal for me. In my case, I've played four years. Then you get another year of basically not signing me to a long-term deal. In that year anything can happen. Look at guys like Ryan Shazier who may not have an opportunity to play again."He's fighting a battle to just walk again. I'm at the point where taking care of my family is the most important thing for me. I put my body on the line for years. I've sacrificed my time and my life to make sure that I have this opportunity."Landry led the NFL in receptions in 2017, his third straight season with at least 94 catches. He may have been the most coveted receiver if he hit the free-agent market. If Landry cannot secure a trade, he has until July 16 to sign a long-term deal with the Dolphins before facing the decision to play under the tag or sit the season out.The entire 10-minute video can be viewed below:

Free agency is football's version of March Madness, so it wouldn't be complete without a Final Four.Kirk Cousins is providing the drama this year as he has reportedly narrowed his search for a new destination down to four teams: The Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Jets.Without knowing where each team is on the list, let's take a look at what these four suitors can pitch to Cousins in an effort to convince him to join their club.VikingsClosest team to a Super BowlIf Cousins' true priority is to go to the best team, the Vikings should be his pick.Minnesota was one game away from reaching the Super Bowl last season with a quarterback who many thought was in over his head and without its star rookie running back. Cousins would have a tremendous receiving corps to grow with in Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs, and Kyle Rudolph, all of whom are younger than the former Washington Redskins passer.Cousins wouldn't have the weight of an organization on his shoulder, as the Vikings' elite defense has been established as the team's identity. He would be well-supported by a coaching staff that welcomes John DeFilippo as offensive coordinator following his successful run as Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach.Related - Cousins: I'll prioritize winning over money if I hit free agencyThe biggest knock on the Vikings' pursuit of Cousins is money. Head coach Mike Zimmer expressed concern about overspending for a quarterback and losing cap space to retain the stout defense.BroncosVeteran team in a weak conferenceThe Vikings likely have the best team, but the Broncos may have the best chance to get to the Super Bowl.Playing in the AFC - where at least one team has made the playoffs without ten wins in each of the past three seasons - the Broncos are likely just a quarterback away from being in contention for a first-round bye.Related - Report: Broncos 'all-in' on pursuing CousinsPeyton Manning showed that John Elway is a tough man to say no to. The veteran receiver duo of Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders is likely the most proven set of pass-catchers in the NFL. The defense is still one of the league's best with top-level stars Von Miller and Chris Harris Jr. on the roster.The pieces for a championship team are almost all there, and now they just need a quarterback to complete the puzzle.CardinalsStable, low-pressure organizationCousins isn't necessarily well-suited for the NFL media machine, as he has often delivered awkward lines that have been ridiculed endlessly.In Arizona, the starting quarterback has been entering warmups in ridiculous costumes for the last five seasons without much more than a few chuckles in response. The Cardinals media market isn't nearly as feisty as Washington's and the organizational structure would be a major upgrade.Related: Johnson pitches to Kirk Cousins, says Cardinals are his best optionGeneral manager Steve Keim has worked with the Bidwell family, the team's owners, to build a competitive squad with elite personnel such as David Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, and Patrick Peterson. Under new head coach Steve Wilks, Cousins has the chance to be the face of the franchise as the club transitions from the Bruce Arians era.The Cardinals may not have the best chance to win right away and they'll need to clear some cap space to afford Cousins, but the culture of the club and the area it's located may convince the 29-year-old to come to the desert.JetsMoney, fame, powerJoining the Jets would go against a lot of what Cousins seems to be standing for, but if he really wants to prove the doubters wrong by betting on himself, the Big Apple may be his choice.The Jets have the most cap room of the four suitors, by quite a bit, and can easily offer Cousins enough to make him the NFL's highest-paid player. The available endorsements for a successful star athlete in New York would make the move even more lucrative.Related - Report: Jets will pay 'whatever it takes' to land CousinsAlong with the chance to become the new King of New York as Eli Manning fades from the spotlight, joining the Jets on a mega deal would also put major pressure on Cousins to make the team a playoff contender right away. He would have to face Tom Brady and the New England Patriots twice a year while fending off the vicious New York media and fanbase without an overly-talented offense.If Cousins has that type of Baker Mayfield belief in himself, signing a huge contract with expectations of being the next Joe Namath could be the move to go with. However, having made just under $44 million over the last two seasons, Cousins may not need all the money he can get.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears don't have any interest in swapping running back Jordan Howard for Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The two teams have discussed a player-for-player deal, John Mullin of NBS Sports Chicago reported Saturday, citing sources. Landry was franchise-tagged by the Dolphins last week, but was reportedly given permission to seek out a trade.However, Rapoport reports the Bears have "zero desire" to trade Howard. The 23-year-old was second in the league in rushing in his rookie year in 2016 and followed that up with a 1,122-yard season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin inspired the entire NFL community on Saturday after he put up 20 reps on the bench press with the use of a prosthetic on his left arm.Griffin had his left hand amputated at the age of four and is on the verge of being drafted into the NFL.Here's what the football world was saying after he bench pressed 225 pounds 20 times:

Lamar Jackson had always intended to run the 40-yard dash.However, when the NFL prospect took his turn at the scouting combine, he was on the sidelines for the drill. He explained why after completing the throwing drills.

Throughout the combine, theScore brings you all the results, reaction, and breaking stories as they happen.What: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst's dream of playing in the NFL may have hit a significant roadblock Saturday, as the projected first-round pick was reportedly diagnosed with a heart condition during medical evaluations at the NFL combine, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, citing league sources.Hurst will undergo further testing this week to determine the extent and details of the condition, according to Schefter.A fifth-year senior at Michigan last season, Hurst put together an impressive season that saw him record 58 total tackles and 5.5 sacks as well as take home Consensus All-American honors from the Associated Press.Hurst was also awarded the Bo Schembechler Team MVP Award at Michigan for the 2017 season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Sam Darnold is one of a handful of players in contention to be taken No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Browns come April, but the quarterback prospect opted against showing off his arm at the NFL combine on Saturday.The former USC standout will perform the other drills but said he preferred to let his film speak for itself and use the much more scripted Pro Day to impress scouts."I just felt it was the best decision for me," Darnold said, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. "Obviously, I'm going to throw at my Pro Day. I think that's a good opportunity for teams to be able to look at how I can spin it. I'm going to be throwing to guys I've played with. I think given all the information I had, I thought that was the best decision."Darnold is fighting with Josh Rosen to be the first quarterback selected, and while some have criticized his decision to not throw, it's unlikely to affect his draft stock.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers are reportedly very close to a contract extension, but will likely to wait to complete it until fellow quarterback Kirk Cousins signs a free-agent deal, a source told Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports.Packers president Mark Murphy made it known Tuesday that the team had been in contact with Rodgers' representative, and said the two sides have had productive discussions regarding an extension for the former MVP.The Cousins sweepstakes have been arguably the biggest talking point of the offseason thus far, and it was reported Saturday that the expected final four teams in the running to sign the 29-year-old are the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL teams are notorious for asking draft prospects strange questions at the scouting combine, as Texas punter Michael Dickson recently found out.The 2017 Ray Guy Award winner revealed to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk that he was asked to do a staring contest during his 15-minute interview with the Seattle Seahawks."I had to see how long I could stare without blinking," he said. "I had a couple of attempts. I tried a few techniques, looking away from the light, trying to block any sort of wind coming into the eyes. That was a weird process."It took him three attempts to pass the test."The first time I did terrible," Dickson said. "I only lasted for 14 seconds, but my third time I had figured out a technique to look around the room just to get your eyes a little watery, I guess."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kirk Cousins sweepstakes are apparently already down to four teams even before free agency begins.The Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings are expected to be the final four teams vying to secure the Pro Bowl quarterback's services, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Reports about the Broncos' and Jets' strong interest in Cousins have already leaked. Denver is believed to be "all-in" on pursuing the longtime Washington Redskins starter, while New York is apparently willing to pay "whatever it takes" to sign him.Cousins teased the Cardinals by posting a selfie with Larry Fitzgerald on Friday, though it could be hard for Arizona to match the contracts the other three teams are capable of offering.Finally, Minnesota's three quarterbacks from 2017 - Case Keenum, Sam Bradford, and Teddy Bridgewater - are all out of contract this offseason, and the Vikings reportedly don't plan to franchise tag Keenum following a breakout campaign.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency begins March 14 - the first day of the new league year. Here is our list of the top 10 free-agent defensive linemen, broken down between interior linemen and edge rushers.

Kurt Coleman is staying in the NFC South.The veteran safety agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth up to $18 million with the New Orleans Saints early Saturday morning, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapaport.Coleman, who will turn 30 in July, is familiar with the Saints after spending the last three seasons with the division-rival Carolina Panthers.He amassed 76 tackles during his 12 starts last year, but was released by the club Monday.In New Orleans, Coleman will be an experienced voice amid a young safety corps that includes Vonn Bell and Marcus Williams. The team is expected to let Kenny Vaccaro leave in free agency.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's hard to fault Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tyrann Mathieu for being confused with free agency on the horizon.Mathieu is under contract with the Cardinals through 2021 after signing a five-year, $62.5-million extension in August 2016. The slot cornerback/safety was a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year in 2015 before tearing his ACL.Although Mathieu played in all 16 games during the 2017 season - after missing six games in 2016 due to injury complications - he hasn't been the All-Pro caliber player he used to be, leading some to believe he'll be released.Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported that he'd be surprised if Mathieu remained with the Cardinals for the 2018 season.The message evidently hadn't been relayed to Mathieu, however.

Josh Allen is trying to make himself seem as alluring as possible to NFL general managers across the board, but he's going to be completely honest in his self-evaluation.Allen, who featured at quarterback for Wyoming, rejected the idea submitted by performance coach Ryan Flaherty that the prospect can throw the ball 90 yards downfield."That’s a pretty bold statement from Ryan Flaherty,” Allen said Friday via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. "He's not too far off, but 90’s a tough task. I don’t hope on throwing that. We’ll keep my arm a little under that."Allen has emerged as one of the most polarizing players in the 2018 NFL Draft, with his proponents pointing to his professional-level arm strength. However, his detractors noted he completed 56 percent of his passes in two years as a starter against underwhelming competition, and wonder how his inaccuracy will translate versus better defenders.The quarterback, though, remains confident he'll shine throughout the combine."Obviously, I’m going to come out and throw tomorrow and hopefully I get to have a good showing at pro day; I plan on it," Allen said. "Hopefully, that kind of eliminates some of the questions. But without live bullets and live action coming at you, we’re not going to find that out until game-time situations, whether that be in minicamp or any of those events leading up to the season. But I’m extremely confident in myself, and we’re working on it, and there’s no doubt in my mind that we’ll figure it out."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey had a felony robbery charge against him dismissed Friday, according to Stephanie Taylor of the Tuscaloosa News.The charge stemmed from an incident with an Uber driver in January. Humphrey had been accused of stealing the driver's phone charger and threatening him.Humphrey had been riding in the vehicle with a woman, who testified that the driver was the aggressor in the altercation. She said she recorded the driver threatening to assault Humphrey.Humphrey, Baltimore's first-round pick last year, appeared in all 16 games for the Ravens as a rookie, posting 34 tackles and two interceptions.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2018 draft-eligible wide receivers have wrapped up their bench press at the NFL combine Friday.Here are the top 10 performers:ProspectSchoolBench Press RepsKa'Raun WhiteWest Virginia24Anthony MillerMemphis22J'Mon MooreMissouri21Christian KirkTexas A&M20Equanimeous St. BrownNotre Dame20Davon GraysonEast Carolina19Courtland SuttonSMU18Dylan CantrellTexas Tech18Allen LazardIowa State17Trey QuinnSMU17Alabama's Calvin Ridley and Maryland's D.J. Moore both completed 15 reps. 2017 NCAA leading receiver James Washington from Oklahoma State had 14 reps.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider revealed Friday the team doesn't plan to use the franchise tag on defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson.The 2013 Defensive Rookie of the Year was considered a candidate to receive the tag after being acquired from the New York Jets in September.However, when asked if the Seahawks would use the tag on Richardson on Friday ahead of the March 6 deadline, Schneider provided a bleak response."Not at this point," Schneider said Friday via ESPN's Brady Henderson. "We have time, but we have more people that we have to talk to this weekend. We're not done with all our meetings."Schneider did note the Seahawks would still like to re-sign Richardson ahead of the 2018 season.It won't be an easy summer for Schneider and his staff, with several core players scheduled to become free agents, including Richardson and Jimmy Graham.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Saquon Barkley torched the turf at Lucas Oil Stadium during Day 1 of the NFL combine Friday.Yes, this is probably not the first time you're hearing this. But, the more you dive into Barkley's numbers, the more impressive they are.Let's put the former Penn State running back's combine into context:

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade Robert Quinn to the Miami Dolphins, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Fox Sports' Peter Schrager reports the Rams will receive a 2018 fourth-round pick from Miami in return, and the teams will also swap 2018 sixth-round picks.No trades can be made official until the new league year begins on March 14, but Los Angeles has already agreed to two big trades; acquiring Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs last week.Quinn has played his entire career for the Rams, accumulating 54 sacks in 80 games. He was a 2013 first-team All-Pro and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013 and 2014.According to Rapoport, Los Angeles offered Quinn during trade talks centered around Peters. The 2011 first-round pick is under contract for two more years and is due $11.4 million this season.The Dolphins now have another experienced, productive pass-rusher opposite Cameron Wake in their 4-3 defense.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Lamar Jackson rejected the notion that he was asked to line up at wide receiver during the NFL scouting combine, as he aims to be selected in the first round as a quarterback.It was reported by NFL Network's Peter Schrager that numerous teams have asked Jackson to work out at wide receiver, despite the fact that he never recorded a catch during his collegiate career."No teams asked me to play wide receiver. I don't even know where that came from. I'm strictly quarterback," Jackson told reporters Friday.Jackson won the Heisman Trophy in 2016 and was named the ACC Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017 during his tenure at Louisville.During his media availability, Jackson revealed that he will throw at the combine, but won't run the 40-yard dash."The film speaks for itself with that, showing off my speed," Jackson said via Tyler Dunne of Bleacher Report.The quarterback is highly sought-after with a host of teams meeting with him throughout the combine.

The Seattle Seahawks appear to have taken the first steps in avoiding a split with Earl Thomas, as general manager John Schneider said he spoke with Thomas' agents regarding a new contract, according to Gregg Bell of The News Tribune.The safety hinted that he wanted an extension in January, and suggested the Seahawks start talking money if they wanted to retain him. Thomas is owed $8.5 million in base salary for the upcoming season before becoming a free agent.Since being drafted 14th overall in 2010, Thomas has 642 tackles, 63 pass deflections, and 25 interceptions which led to six Pro Bowls selections over his eight-year career.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Network graphics crew shared a simulcast of draft prospect Saquon Barkley's 40-yard dash superimposed with those of NFLers Alvin Kamara, Leonard Fournette, and Ezekiel Elliott.In the end, Barkley came out ahead, at an official time of 4.40 seconds.

Baker Mayfield hopes to distance himself from Johnny Manziel, but he doesn't mind following his path to the NFL.Speaking Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine, Mayfield said he wouldn't mind being selected by the Cleveland Browns, and even relishes the opportunity to help the downtrodden franchise."If anyone's gonna turn them around, it's me," Mayfield said at his media availability. "They're close."

The 2018 NFL Draft order is set.The San Francisco 49ers won the right to select ninth overall at this year's NFL draft. The 49ers won a coin flip with the Oakland Raiders, who will instead pick 10th.The coin toss was necessary after the two clubs finished the 2017 season with identical records and strength of schedule.

Russell Wilson could soon get the opportunity to achieve one of his childhood dreams.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback hinted Friday that he might receive an at-bat in a live spring training game with the New York Yankees."It looks like I'm going to get a chance to get an at-bat, potentially," Wilson told reporters, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "You guys are going to have to pay attention."Wilson is not in the Yankees' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves, but is on the list of available position players, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has been supportive of Wilson appearing in a game, but said he would need to speak with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll in order to receive clearance. Carroll said he believes Wilson being in camp is an "awesome" experience, but opted not to give a straight answer when asked about the possibility of Wilson playing in a game."He's not doing a great job of going with pitches away from him," Carroll said Thursday. "We are hoping he will start putting the ball into right field a little bit more, you know. We want him to go with the pitch. Aside from that, the curveball is still giving him a problem, like it always did, you know, back in the day. So we will see what happens."Wilson arrived in camp earlier this week and has spent most of his time mingling with players. He did partake in some fielding drills and batting practice with Aaron Judge, Gary Sanchez, and Giancarlo Stanton.

Editor's note (5:00 pm ET): This feature was written prior to Lamar Jackson denying reports that teams asked him to be tradedQuarterbacks are NFL royalty.No other position comes close in terms of responsibility, stardom, and financial rewards at the professional level.Elite quarterbacks are revered, great ones are fought to the death over, and even just good ones can potentially sign for NFL-record money, as is the case for Kirk Cousins.So why, NFL teams, do you think Lamar Jackson should eschew this most rewarding of paths to move to wide receiver, a position he has little to no experience in?For Jackson, the insulting request should be met with a polite but firm, "thanks, but no thanks."While Jackson is a Heisman-winning quarterback, the NFL draft is all about the projection of skill sets rather than focusing on statistical production, which can be inflated or deflated by supporting casts, scheme, and level of opponents.The former Louisville standout shouldn't remain under center simply because he won the Heisman, or because he threw for over 7,000 yards and 57 touchdowns in the last two seasons.He should stay because the NFL is built around game-breaking players. You want the ball in the hands of rare talents as much as possible, and Jackson is a level of athlete you don't see come along often.

Former Pro Bowl offensive tackle Branden Albert was arrested Wednesday in Atlanta after an altercation with a police officer at a jewelry store, and some crazy details of the incident emerged Friday.Albert attempted to access a part of the shop where customers are not allowed and "punched a jewelry cabinet which left a very large hole" when confronted by the owner, according to TMZ Sports.The store's security guard - an off-duty police officer - approached Albert, who said he would "kill" the owner and then pushed the cop and tried to leave.The officer then used his taser and knocked Albert to the ground, but the 6-foot-5, 314-pounder apparently pulled out the prongs, got back up, and tackled the cop during a subsequent chase.Albert was arrested for damage to property and obstruction of law enforcement and remains in jail as of Friday morning. The officer suffered minor injuries.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Throughout the combine, theScore brings you all the results, reaction, and breaking stories as they happen.What: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine

One of the most highly regarded centers in this year's NFL draft appears to have escaped serious injury, as Billy Price announced Friday that he suffered an "incomplete pec tear" during Thursday's bench-press evaluation, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.Price added that he is "definitely happy it is something minor," and that he expects to be ready for training camp, according to Schefter.A two-time All-American at Ohio State, Price has been widely considered to be a player worthy of selection in the first two rounds of April's draft, so the news on his injury is positive for teams looking to land his services.Price took home the Remington Trophy as a senior last season as college football's top center.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Derrius Guice believes he's an elite option in this year's class of running backs at the NFL combine, and he's not afraid to let teams know how he feels.The former LSU running back put his confidence on display during media interviews Thursday, declaring that every team that passes him over in April's draft will rue that decision, according to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle."If you don't draft me, I'm going to give your defense hell," Guice said. "As a runner between the tackles, in my opinion, there's no one better than me in that area. Point blank."When asked who his best on-field NFL comparison was, Guice didn't hesitate to mention one of the league's most imposing forces: Marshawn Lynch."Beastmode, Skittle Man," Guice said. "I see anger, man. I see somebody who refuses to go down. When I run, I really think about him every time. And when I go back and watch him, I'm like, 'Man, I really run like this dude.' It's crazy."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dion Lewis' phone will apparently be ringing non-stop come March 14.The New England Patriots running back is expected to be pursued by as many as seven teams when free agency kicks off, with the Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, and Houston Texans among them, a source told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.Lewis had a career year in 2017, transforming from primarily a third-down back to a featured bell cow for New England.He rushed for 896 yards on 180 carries (5 yards per tote) and six touchdowns, appearing in 16 regular-season games for the first time in his career.Injuries have limited Lewis in the past, but the 27-year-old hits the open market with little tread on his tires, having just 329 career rushes.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

As things currently stand, Jarvis Landry is headed toward signing his franchise tag with the Miami Dolphins as early as next week, ESPN's Josina Anderson reports.The Dolphins identified Landry as their franchise player on Feb. 20 and reportedly allowed the wideout to seek out a trade Thursday.Perhaps Landry didn't find the interest he believed he'd receive on the open market. Should he sign the tag with the Dolphins, he's expected to earn more than $15.6 million.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.