John Fox believes brighter days are ahead for the Chicago Bears, who failed to win more than six games in any of his three years as head coach."I do think it's closer than people think. We inherited a mess ... but I felt we were on the brink at the end," Fox, who was fired at the end of the season, told John Mullin of NBC Sports. "I think that (Halas Hall) building is definitely different; they feel it. I do think that it was a positive."The Bears notched just five victories in 2017, and have been spinning their wheels for a while. They went 5-11 under Marc Trestman in 2014, the year before Fox was brought in to steer Chicago through a rebuild, and haven't posted a winning season since 2012.There may be excitement, but the Bears still have a long way to go if they're to get back into contention in the NFC. Their tallest offseason task will be increasing the talent level around quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, the second overall pick in last year's draft, who struggled to develop a rapport with the crop of receivers he was handed.Chicago will select eighth in the 2018 NFL Draft.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

D.J. Swearinger was irate when the Washington Redskins let go of Kendall Fuller in the Alex Smith trade, but the standout safety has since come to grips with the move."I'm extremely over it," Swearinger said Monday on NFL Network. "I understand the business is the business. I was a little heated, I didn't want to see one of my guys that I was in the meeting room with, shedding blood, sweat, and tears - did a lot of things, a lot of great plays for us, but for the future, we got what we needed, and the organization handled it the way they needed to handle it. And my hat's off to the organization. I didn't handle that the correct way and we're moving forward now."In the initial aftermath of the deal - which can't be made official until the beginning of the new league year - Swearinger questioned why the Redskins would part with "the best slot corner in the game."At the time, he opined Washington weakened itself with the trade. Two weeks later, Swearinger said he's begun to see the light at the end of the tunnel."I think we can be better," Swearinger said of the Redskins, who went 7-9 in 2017. "I don't know what Alex (from) a leadership standpoint brings, but I hear he is a great player. I see he is a great player. He's done a lot of great things in this league. A Pro Bowl guy and I can't wait to get with him and get some championships going."In addition to Fuller, Washington surrendered a third-round pick to acquire Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith's arrival also likely signaled the end of quarterback Kirk Cousins' time with the Redskins, as he'll hit free agency, poised to land one of the richest contracts in NFL history.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jon Gruden isn't happy with some of the rules the NFL has implemented in his absence.Returning from a nine-year coaching absence, the Oakland Raiders head coach skewered the rule changes - which came in under the new CBA in 2011 - that significantly restrict coaches' ability to have contact with their players in the offseason."You're not allowed to be with your players," Gruden told Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group. "Some genius thought that would be great, that we're not even allowed to talk to our players. So that's been a big challenge."You're not allowed to do anything. You're not allowed to coach your players. I've called several players, introduced myself. I think that's legal. I'm not having contact with everybody. … We're not allowed to have any real contact. It's pretty clear on what the rules are."After spending so much time away from the sidelines, watching from the broadcast booth, it's unsurprising that the energetic Gruden is raring to go.Unfortunately for the $100-million man, he has a lot to catch up on before he can try to live up to his contract.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Get to know the top prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft ahead of the NFL Scouting Combine, which takes place from March 2-5 in Indianapolis.Offense | Defense (Feb. 21)Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn StateAge: 21 Height: 5-11 Weight: 223 lbs2017 stats: 1,271 rushing yards, 18 TDs, 632 receiving yards, 3 TDsScouts salivated over Barkley for the past two seasons while the Penn State star developed into one of the best running back prospects in recent memory. As the position enjoys a revival at the top of the draft, with players like Ezekiel Elliott and Leonard Fournette going in the top five, Barkley could challenge for the No. 1 overall spot. An athlete with a rare blend of size and strength, Barkley possesses unreal fluidity and burst and has attracted Le'Veon Bell comparisons thanks to his patience and vision. The 21-year-old is also lauded for his work ethic and character. He's as close to a can't-miss prospect as it gets.Josh Rosen, QB, UCLAAge: 21 Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 lbs2017 stats: 3,756 passing yards, 26 TDs, 10 INTs, 62.6 completion percentageRosen isn't the most physically talented quarterback in this draft, but certain areas of his game are polished enough to elevate him into the top-five conversation. While the UCLA pivot's arm talent doesn't jump out on film, he's strong in the pocket, has top-tier mechanics, and excels under pressure. His downfield passing and decision-making need significant work, but he excels in two rare areas for a college quarterback: throwing with anticipation and touch. These skills (or the lack thereof) are often the root of a young quarterback's early-career struggles. Rosen does have questions to answer about his passion for football and his leadership qualities, but he could be the guy for a franchise seeking a Matt Ryan-type player who has a high floor and a solid ceiling.Sam Darnold, QB, USCAge: 20 Height: 6-4 Weight: 225 lbs2017 stats: 4,143 passing yards, 26 TDs, 13 INTs, 63.1 completion percentageBefore the 2017 season, Darnold seemed destined to secure the No. 1 overall spot - and he still could, again proving that teams are willing to look past flaws in passers at the top of the draft if their ceilings are high enough. The USC standout looked elite at times last year, but his alarming turnover rate clouds his entire evaluation. He had 13 interceptions and 11 fumbles in 2017, rightfully raising questions about how he'll handle the speed of the NFL. What isn't in doubt is Darnold's potential. He has prototypical size, is advanced in reading defenses, and plays with a confidence and aggression that can't be taught. Darnold's rawness means he may need to sit early in his career, so his destination could be key to the player he becomes.Calvin Ridley, WR, AlabamaAge: 23 Height: 6-1 Weight: 190 lbs2017 stats: 63 catches, 967 yards, 5 TDsRidley is widely considered the top wide receiver in this year's draft, but the former Alabama star isn't the kind of slam-dunk pass-catching prospect we've seen in years past. He's advanced in terms of route-running, and it's hard to fault his speed and ability to separate. What's holding the 23-year-old back is his lack of an elite frame and strength, and his struggles with drops (this has continued to be a problem for fellow Alabama alum Amari Cooper, which may give teams greater pause with Ridley). A more athletic prospect could challenge Ridley for the top receiver spot, so it'll be important for him to impress at the combine.Baker Mayfield, QB, OklahomaAge: 22 Height: 6-1 Weight: 218 lbs2017 stats: 4,627 passing yards, 43 TDs, 6 INTs, 63.1 completion percentage, 311 rushing yards, 5 TDsStrap in, NFL: Baker's coming to town. Mayfield stole the spotlight in his final year of college, destroying the field on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy and making headlines with his brash antics. Some teams may be put off by his fiery personality, but others will love the way he inspires and leads his teammates. Mayfield lacks prototypical size, but his arm strength is more than good enough for the NFL and he's arguably the most well-rounded passer in the draft. He can attack defenses at every level of the field, always forcing them to account for his ability to extend plays. Mayfield's first priority is to clean up his field vision, footwork, and small-window throws, but he's a natural passer who will just need time to develop the subtleties of the position - and convince teams he's not too much of a wild card in the locker room.Lamar Jackson, QB, LouisvilleAge: 21 Height: 6-3 Weight: 200 lbs2017 stats: 3,660 passing yards, 27 TDs, 10 INTs, 59.1 completion percentage, 1,601 rushing yards, 18 TDsMaybe the biggest question mark in the draft, some see Jackson as this year's best quarterback prospect, while others are pushing for him to move to receiver thanks to his otherworldly speed and athleticism. As usual, the answer likely lies somewhere in the middle. No one is dismissing Jackson's elite athletic ability or how well his skills could fit the modern NFL, where college concepts are becoming commonplace. However, his deficiencies as a passer need to be addressed to maximize his skill set. Jackson won the Heisman for a reason: He's a dynamic dual threat with a very good arm and decent pocket presence. However, he needs to improve his game-to-game consistency, turnover rate, and accuracy on the run. While Jackson's slight frame is a concern, switching him to a more physically punishing position isn't exactly a logical solution.Josh Allen, QB, WyomingAge: 21 Height: 6-5 Weight: 233 lbs2017 stats: 1,812 passing yards, 16 TDs, 6 INTs, 56.3 completion percentage, 204 rushing yards, 5 TDsIf you like your quarterbacks to be all-or-nothing gunslingers, Allen may be your man. The former Wyoming signal-caller has an arm unlike any other in this draft, along with the perfect frame and size for his position. Unfortunately, Allen's physical talents are overshadowed by his below-average production and, more importantly, his poor accuracy. Allen routinely struggles with timing and anticipation and is far too careless with the ball, often exhibiting an excess of confidence in his ability to rifle any throw into any size of window. Though some attribute his struggles to his weak supporting cast, Allen also played against subpar talent in the Mountain West Conference, so judging him in a vacuum presents a significant challenge. It's a puzzle teams need to solve, however, in order to determine whether Allen is the next Carson Wentz or the next Blake Bortles.Derrius Guice, RB, LSUAge: 20 Height: 5-11 Weight: 212 lbs2017 stats: 1,251 rushing yards, 11 TDs, 124 receiving yards, 2 TDsBarkley stands alone among running back prospects, but that's not to say Guice isn't an excellent player in his own right. The well-built LSU star is a physical runner who consistently understands how best to attack defenses and follow his blocks. Guice struggled with injuries in 2017, but showed his potential by dominating in relief of Fournette the year before. The 20-year-old might not have elite breakaway speed or agility, and he needs to improve in the less sexy aspects of the position (pass protection, third-down catching), but his violent style and power are rare.Connor Williams, OT, TexasAge: 20 Height: 6-6 Weight: 320 lbsOnce considered a potential top-five pick, Williams' stock dipped during his subpar 2017 campaign - he started just five games as he battled a serious knee injury. His 2016 tape was superb, though, and NFL teams could still see his great size and outstanding skills as a pass protector and take a risk on his health. Williams does lack length and will need to prove he can regain his top form in order to fight off the competition and become the first offensive tackle taken in the draft.Quenton Nelson, G, Notre DameAge: Not available Height: 6-5 Weight: 329 lbsThe sole challenger to Barkley's standing as the can't-miss prospect in this draft, Nelson is being lauded as the best interior offensive lineman to enter the league in quite some time. He's even been called a better prospect than Zack Martin, the Dallas Cowboys' three-time first-team All-Pro guard. Positional value limits how high Nelson can go, but it would be a shock if his name isn't called in the first 10 picks. The former Notre Dame standout has ideal size and mind-boggling strength. He can improve as a pass protector, but his minor deficiencies in this area are noticeable mainly because he's a near-flawless run blocker.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. 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The Philadelphia Eagles will one day have to make an important decision on what to do with backup quarterback and Super Bowl LII hero Nick Foles, and one former executive has given his take on what the team should do.Former NFL general manager Bill Polian weighed in on the Eagles' quarterback conundrum Monday, suggesting the team shouldn't listen to any trade offers that don't involve two first-round picks and two second-rounders, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.It's difficult to imagine the Eagles choosing to continue with Foles over incumbent starter Carson Wentz, so a trade seems to be the only thing in play aside from retaining Foles in a backup role.An asking price of four high draft picks, two of which in the first round, seems more like Polian making a point than anything else, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Eagles command a significant return for a man who's proven he can lead a team through the utmost adversity.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Many of the nation's best prospects will be in attendance on April 26 to await their name being called in this year's NFL draft, but Baker Mayfield will not be one of them.The former Oklahoma quarterback confirmed after picking up his Davey O'Brien Award on Monday that he has decided not to attend the draft at AT&T Stadium and will watch proceedings at home with his family instead, according to Bill Jones of CBS 11 Sports.Players skipping the draft in favor of spending the day at home with family and friends is nothing new, and Mayfield explained his decision was based on a desire to be with those who have supported him up until this point.Mayfield has been heralded by many as a potential top-10 pick in this year's draft, and his name could come off the board sooner rather than later with a number of teams in need of a starting quarterback for next season.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rae Carruth - who's spent the last 17 years in prison for plotting the murder of Cherica Adams, who was pregnant with his child - recently broke his silence in an open letter to the victim's mother.Carruth wrote a 15-page letter to Saundra Adams, the mother of Cherica, that was sent to WBTV Charlotte. He also spoke at length with the station on the phone, and accepted responsibility for the 1999 incident."I feel responsible for everything that happened and I just want her to know that truly I am sorry for everything," Carruth told WBTV. "If I could change anything, I'd change the whole situation. His mother would still be here and I wouldn’t be where I'm at."The former Panthers first-round pick is scheduled to be released on Oct. 22. He was sentenced to 18-to-24 years in 2001 after being found guilty of hiring Van Brett Watkins and Michael Kennedy to murder Adams.Adams died a month after the shooting, and her son, Chancellor Lee Adams, was born prematurely as a result. Chancellor was later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Saundra Adams raised the child, who is now 18.Carruth also expressed his intention to attain custody of his son upon his release."I should be raising my son." Carruth said. "I let him down as he came into this world and the only way that I can make that right and the only way I can work out my relationship with my son is to be there for him."It may not be that easy. Saundra Adams told The Charlotte Observer on Monday that she would "never" relinquish custody of Chancellor."I've forgiven Rae already, but to have any type of relationship with him, there does have to be some repentance," Adams said. "And I think this opens the door. But I can say definitively he's not ever going to have custody of Chancellor."Chancellor will be raised either by me or, after I'm gone, by someone else who loves him and who knows him. He will never be raised by a stranger - someone he doesn’t know and who tried to kill him."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys plan to use the franchise tag on defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who's coming off a 14.5-sack season, the Dallas Morning News' David Moore reports.Teams can begin assigning the franchise tag Tuesday, but the Cowboys reportedly intend to wait until closer to the March 6 deadline as they work on a long-term deal.At his best, Lawrence has been a dominant pass-rusher in Dallas, but he's yet to sustain that level from one year to the next. He posted zero sacks as a rookie, eight as a sophomore, one as a third-year player, and, finally, 14.5 in his most recent season.The franchise tag for defensive ends is expected to cost about $17.5 million, so it'll be an expensive short-term investment if the Cowboys can't ink Lawrence to a new deal before he signs the franchise tender.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles will interview running backs coach Duce Staley and wide receivers coach Mike Groh on Monday for their vacant offensive coordinator position, a source told ESPN's Tim McManus.McManus added that the team has no immediate plans to interview external candidates.The Eagles lost former offensive coordinator Frank Reich after the Colts hired him as their head coach. It was reported last week that Philadelphia had no immediate plans to hire a new OC, so this could be the first step in a thorough process.Staley joined the Eagles’ staff in 2011, and has coached the team's running backs since 2013. Groh was hired last offseason after coaching the Rams' wide receivers.Even if one of the two assistants are promoted, head coach Doug Pederson will continue to call plays.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Determined to solve their quarterback crisis once and for all, the New York Jets are willing to pay "whatever it takes" to sign Kirk Cousins as a free agent, sources told ESPN's Rich Cimini.Assuming he isn't franchise tagged for the third year in a row, the 29-year-old will be the most coveted pivot on the market this offseason and is poised to secure one of the richest contracts in NFL history.Related: Cousins could file grievance if Redskins use franchise tag on him againCousins has already publicly stated his desire to play for a winning franchise, so the Jets are reportedly preparing to pitch him their blueprint for building a championship team around him.The quarterback topped 4,000 passing yards in each of the last three seasons. He totaled 4,093 yards and 27 touchdowns with 13 interceptions for the Washington Redskins in 2017.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Teddy Bridgewater attempted just two passes in 2017 - and one of them was intercepted - yet he savored his fourth official NFL campaign like no other."It was probably my favorite season by far, even though I didn't play much," the Minnesota Vikings quarterback told Courtney Cronin of ESPN. "This season challenged my mindset because as bad as I wanted to be out there playing, being the competitor that I am, I wanted to go to war and go to battle with my guys, I had to be out there in a different aspect. I had to be there for the guys mentally."Bridgewater, a former first-round pick, saw plenty of action during his first two years with the Vikings before a devastating knee injury wiped out his entire third season. By the time he was cleared to return in 2017, Case Keenum had seized Minnesota's starting quarterback job, ultimately leading the Vikings to an NFC Championship Game appearance."It gave me a different role and I accepted it," Bridgewater said. "It was one that was hard to accept because I'm a competitor, but I wouldn't trade this year for nothing."Bridgewater added that the backup role made him a better player."It helped me from a mental standpoint where I was studying," he explained. "As the number two, you have to always stay ready, stay locked in. That was different for me because I had never been in that position. But it helped me because I saw the game from a different view. The game has slowed down so much because I could see it from the sidelines."Bridgewater said earlier in the offseason that he expects to be a starter again in 2018. Meanwhile, his injury situation has created uncertainty about whether he'll be granted free agency in March.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Malcolm Butler's absence in Super Bowl LII was a mystery to many, but not to New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty and his teammates."We all knew he wasn't starting all week," McCourty told Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com. "That wasn't a secret to the guys on the team."After playing nearly 98 percent of snaps during the regular season and starting New England's first two playoff games at cornerback, Butler was stunningly benched in the Super Bowl. He got on the field just once against the Philadelphia Eagles on a special teams play early in the game.It's still unknown why he lost his spot, and the Patriots' defense struggled without him en route to a 41-33 loss. Speculation surfaced afterward that Butler was involved in an off-field incident in the days leading up to the Super Bowl, though McCourty dispelled such theories.Related: Butler denies reports he was benched for team rule violation"As far as I know, all of that is the furthest thing from the truth ..." he said."I get why people are fishing. The guy played 98 percent of the plays. ... It's just not true. As far as I know - and I was there all week - not one time did anything come up."Butler is set to become a free agent in March after spending the first four seasons of his career in New England. He remains famous for his improbable goal-line interception that sealed Super Bowl XLIX for the Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Brett Favre is the NFL's iron man, having started a record 321 games in a row during his 20-year career.But, with the concern surrounding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and concussions growing, Favre admitted in a recent CNN interview that he's worried by what the future holds for his health after a career of physical punishment."I'm able to function the way I so choose, at least up to this point," Favre said, according to Tully Corcoran of thebiglead.com. "I stay active. ... Tomorrow may be totally different. Tomorrow I may not remember who I am, I may not know where I live, and that's the frightening thing for us football players."Favre also said he won't push for his grandchildren to following his sporting footsteps."I'm not going to encourage him to play football," Favre said regarding the oldest grandchild, who is eight. "I'm not saying I would discourage him, but I would be cringing every time I saw my grandson get tackled, because I know, physically, what's at stake."Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans informed longtime linebacker Brian Cushing that he'll be released before the new league year starts on March 14, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.The Texans will save just over $7.24 million in cap space by parting ways with Cushing, who had two years remaining on his six-year, $52.5-million contract, according to Spotrac.Cushing, a first-round pick from 2009, served a 10-game suspension in 2017 due to a violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. It was his second positive test for PEDs.Second-year linebackers Zach Cunningham and Dylan Cole impressed in his absence, though the Texans may look to add further reinforcements via either the draft or free agency.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baker Mayfield may be a Heisman trophy winner, but the former Oklahoma standout still has work to do if he's to prove himself as one of the best quarterback in this year's draft class.While Mayfield is expected to be a first-round pick, he still trails Josh Rosen and Sam Darnold in most mock drafts and also has the likes of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson nipping at his heels.The NFL Scouting Combine - which is set to take place March 2-5 - will be one of Mayfield's last chances to separate himself from the pack, and the young signal-caller intends to do everything at the event."There's a reason I'm going there and I'm going to throw. I'm going to do everything," Mayfield said, according to Eric Bailey of tulsaworld.com. "I'm just going to show what I show on Saturdays is who I am every week, every day. Competitive. I'm going to do everything I can to prove I'm still working hard."Mayfield has on-field questions to answer, but the more important part of the combine for him may be interviews with teams, where he has the chance to address any character concerns they may have following a season in which he consistently made headlines with his brash antics.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to consider signing free-agent-to-be AJ McCarron if they are unable to re-sign 2017 breakout star Case Keenum, Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press reports.The Vikings currently have no quarterbacks under contract for the 2018 season, with Sam Bradford and Teddy Bridgewater also set to hit the open market.McCarron won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday and will now become an unrestricted free agent.Meanwhile, Keenum had a career year in 2017, guiding the Vikings to the NFC Championship Game. It's expected that Minnesota will consider franchise tagging Keenum to ensure he remains with the team in 2018, though it's possible the two parties agree to a long-term deal before that becomes necessary.McCarron has been Andy Dalton's backup for the past four seasons.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Rico Gathers has yet to record his first NFL catch, but the former Dallas Cowboys practice squad standout has no doubt he's on a path to stardom.Gathers, who made waves a couple years ago when he decided to pursue a football career after excelling in basketball at Baylor, is heading into his third year in the league. He got his feet wet on the Cowboys' practice roster as a rookie, while a preseason injury in 2017 derailed his sophomore campaign.Saturday on Instagram, the 24-year-old said he believes he'll emerge from the bottom of the roster to become a household name:

A family version of Tom Brady's Super Bowl LI championship ring sold Sunday morning for $344,927, according to ESPN's Darren Rovell.It's the second-highest price tag for a piece of sports memorabilia from the last 25 years, surpassed only by the jersey Mike Piazza wore in the New York Mets' first game after Sept. 11, 2001. The jersey went for $365,000 in April 2016.The Super Bowl LI family ring features an engraving of Brady's name and comes with an appraisal letter from the maker, who valued the piece at $29,700.While the official ring Brady received after Super Bowl LI contains 283 diamonds - commemorating the 28-3 deficit the New England Patriots overcame versus the Atlanta Falcons - the family version has 265. The family version is also about 10 percent smaller.It's unknown who purchased the ring, as the buyer asked to remain anonymous.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Stephen Curry has made it known he's interested in owning part of the Carolina Panthers ever since Jerry Richardson announced his intention to sell the NFL franchise in December, but the Golden State Warriors' star point guard isn't ready to reveal any details of the potential deal."It's ongoing. I'll just leave it at that for now. It's ongoing," Curry, a lifelong Panthers fan, said Saturday during the NBA's All-Star weekend, according to Katherine Peralta of the Charlotte Observer.Curry opted not to name any of the people he may be working with, but the two-time MVP replied to Sean "Diddy" Combs' tweet in December about buying the Panthers with an emphatic "I want in!"Related - Report: Diddy, Kaepernick working to form ownership group to buy PanthersRichardson decided to sell the Panthers after team employees were discovered to have reported instances of sexual and racial misconduct.Curry signed a five-year, $201-million deal with the Warriors last June.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Andrew Luck has serious questions to answer about his health before the Indianapolis Colts can truly begin to think of crafting the offense around him in 2018, but the quarterback is already pumped to dive into new head coach Frank Reich's playbook.The former Philadelphia Eagles coordinator promised his offense will be a no-huddle scheme that's "uptempo," "aggressive," and "attacking" during his introductory press conference Tuesday - a philosophy that has Luck salivating."That sounds great," Luck said, according to Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site. "I know all the best offenses that I've been a part of in my career, we've not been static and we've attacked. And I'm sure he'll have a great flavor and we'll involve as many people as we can, and attacking defenses is what it's all about."Related: Colts handbrake turn to safe choice after McDaniels bet backfiresThe former No. 1 pick has played under three offensive coordinators in six seasons, all boasting radically different schemes that didn't always maximize the pivot's skill set.However, Luck's always excelled while working at a fast pace and taking shots downfield, so his pairing with Reich not only provides long-term stability but the chance for the quarterback to play in his ideal offense.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the Washington Redskins try to use the franchise tag to recoup some value for Kirk Cousins, the quarterback could follow in AJ McCarron's footsteps.Cousins has been tagged for the past two seasons, and the Redskins all but sealed his departure by reportedly agreeing to trade for Alex Smith.If Washington tries to tag and trade Cousins, however, the veteran pivot intends to file a grievance arguing that the Redskins violated the purpose of the tag, Albert Breer of MMQB.com reports. The designation is intended to help teams sign players to long-term extensions.On Thursday, McCarron reportedly won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals and will now become an unrestricted free agent.Cousins is expected to challenge for the title of the NFL's highest-paid player if he hits the open market.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Amazon, YouTube, Twitter, and Verizon are on the shortlist of contenders to win the streaming rights for Thursday Night Football, sources told Todd Spangler of Variety.The NFL is looking to lock down the streaming rights to a deal similar to the five-year agreement with FOX for the TV broadcast, which is reportedly worth an annual average of more than $660 million for the 11-game package.The league is motivated by a desire to reach younger audiences, added Spangler.Amazon held the streaming rights to TNF last season, while Twitter had them the year before.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent cornerback David Amerson, the club announced Friday.Terez A. Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports the contract is worth a base salary of $2.25 million for one season.The deal could be worth up to $6 million with incentives, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Amerson played just six games for the Oakland Raiders last season, making 18 combined tackles with four defended passes. He missed the final nine contests due to a foot injury.The 26-year-old was released earlier this month, before his $5.5-million salary for 2018 could become guaranteed.A second-round pick of the Washington Redskins in the 2013 draft, Amerson was claimed off waivers by the Raiders early in the 2015 season. He earned a four-year, $38-million extension the following offseason after recording 58 combined tackles, 25 passes defended, and four interceptions in 14 games (12 starts).Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The WWE is attempting to sign Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to a contract, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports.Meltzer claims WWE “is willing to offer a similar style deal to Gronkowski that they offered to Ronda Rousey.”Rousey made her debut at the Royal Rumble in January and announced that she signed a full-time contract with the wrestling promotion. Her contract does appear to be flexible, as she has not appeared on WWE television since the Rumble. She is, however, scheduled to appear during the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event on Feb. 25.The news comes with Gronkowski's NFL future up in the air. He would not commit to returning to the league in 2018 after New England's Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.This is not the first time the former Super Bowl champion's name has appeared in rumors related to the franchise. Mojo Rawley, a current WWE superstar, recently told TMZ, "It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when," the Patriots superstar would consider a career in professional wrestling.It appears Gronk may have more than one important decision to make this summer.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Peyton Manning could be at the center of a bidding war between ESPN and FOX this offseason, as the two networks are reportedly looking to hire a marquee name as a game analyst for their respective prime-time football properties.Both networks have Manning at the top of their lists, sources told Andrew Marchand of the New York Post.ESPN needs a replacement for Jon Gruden on Monday Night Football after he left the booth to become head coach of the Oakland Raiders, and FOX recently picked up the rights to Thursday Night Football in a multibillion-dollar deal.Manning has reportedly been approached multiple times by different networks in regard to a TV analyst role, but he's been reluctant thus far.One source told Marchand that ESPN is willing to "back up the truck" for Manning's services. Gruden was reportedly ESPN's highest-paid personality at more than $6.5 million per year.It's unclear whether the network would retain Sean McDonough as the play-by-play announcer partnered with Manning.ESPN reportedly views Matt Hasselbeck, Randy Moss, Charles Woodson, and Kurt Warner as fallback options. Hasselbeck and McDonough recently called the Pro Bowl as a broadcast team.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Carolina Panthers announced Friday they have reinstated interim general manager Marty Hurney from paid leave after a league investigation found no evidence he violated its personal conduct policy.The NFL spent two weeks probing a harassment claim made against Hurney by his ex-wife. Jeanne Hurney, who filed for a protective order earlier in the month, described the Carolina executive in her legal complaint as verbally and emotionally abusive. She also claimed he hacked her phone and laptop and said either he or his associate broke into her home.With the investigation closed, the Panthers said Hurney remains a candidate to become the team's full-time general manager.Hurney returned to Carolina as interim GM in the summer of 2017.The Panthers are currently up for sale, as owner Jerry Richardson announced amid a reported sexual misconduct scandal that he'll sell the franchise in the offseason.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns are hosting cornerback Vontae Davis on a free-agent visit Friday following his meeting with the Buffalo Bills a day earlier, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Davis is reportedly expected to take additional visits elsewhere over the coming days.The two-time Pro Bowler was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 9. He underwent surgery to repair an injured core muscle, but has reportedly been cleared medically to resume football activities.The Browns struggled in the secondary this past season, but might be wary of adding another aging cornerback, as they already employ 30-year-old Jason McCourty. Davis turns 30 in May.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

(Warning: Video contains coarse language)Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown recently teamed up with Drake to treat a hotel maid to a shopping spree in his hometown of Miami.The gesture is one of several charitable acts featured in the music video for Drake's song "God's Plan," which was released Friday.Brown and Drake surprised Fontainebleau housekeeper Odelie Paret with a massage at the hotel's spa, a $10,000 shopping spree at Saks Fifth Avenue, and dinner at a steakhouse, according to Chabeli Herrera and Joey Flechas of the Miami Herald.

The Oakland Raiders might be able to attribute Amari Cooper's down season to injuries, as quarterback Derek Carr suggested Friday the receiver was playing through immense pain all year."He would never say it to you - no one would ever say it to you - but I'll say it to you to have his back," Carr told Mad Dog Sports Radio. "That man was out there playing as hard as he could and giving everything he could and, honestly, a lot of guys probably wouldn't have played with what he had."Carr wouldn't specify precisely what Cooper dealt with, but said the wideout was playing on "one foot." Cooper was known to suffer from knee and ankle ailments throughout the campaign. He also missed time with a concussion.After posting back-to-back seasons of 1,000 receiving yards or more, Cooper managed just 680 over 14 games in 2017. He was also charged with five drops, placing him among the league leaders in that category.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating alleged threats made to employees of the Mark Gordon Company over a movie about former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, according to Deadline's Anita Busch.The company acquired feature film rights to the upcoming book "All-American Murder: The Rise and Fall of Aaron Hernandez, the Superstar Whose Life Ended on Murderer's Row" in January.According to a restraining order petition filed Feb. 7, a producer named Todd Guzze emailed one of Mark Gordon's employees, Josh Clay Phillips, stating the Bloods and Latin Kings gangs are part of his own Hernandez project and attached a photo of men holding guns. In the email, Guzze noted he was "keeping them at bay right now."An officer working the case told Deadline the Santa Monica Police Department's criminal investigations division is trying to determine whether Guzze's emails and phone calls qualify as "criminal threats."Related: Aaron Hernandez's defense attorney writing tell-all bookHernandez committed suicide in his jail cell on April 19, 2017, while serving a life sentence for the murder of Odin Lloyd.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans star J.J. Watt will receive an honorary doctorate from Baylor for his relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the university announced.Watt, who raised over $37 million to help counter the devastation caused by the hurricane, will be given a Doctor of Humanities in Medicine degree during Baylor's commencement ceremony in May.The 28-year-old was named the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year during Super Bowl weekend for his humanitarian work within the community.Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, is rehabbing from a broken leg that ended his 2017 season after five games.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is set to hit unrestricted free agency on March 14, and while the Steelers could retain him for 2018 under the franchise tag, they appear to reciprocate his desire for a long-term contract.When asked Thursday if he was optimistic about a long-term deal getting done, general manager Kevin Colbert replied "I believe I am," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler"We never will discount the use of the (franchise) tag because that's collectively bargained," Colbert said. "But, again, our goal is to have something done on a long-term basis."Related: Le'Veon Bell would consider sitting out, retiring if franchise tagged againBell earned $12,120,000 under the franchise tag in 2017, according to Over The Cap, but not until after he missed the entirety of training camp.The extended time off seemed to serve him well. Bell racked up 1,946 yards from scrimmage with 11 total touchdowns. He led the league with 321 regular-season rushing attempts and added 85 receptions on 107 targets in just 15 games played.The Steelers could temporarily place Bell under the tag between Feb. 20 and March 6, and have until July 15 to come to terms on a multi-year deal.His GM isn't worried about a heavy workload taking away from his effectiveness long term."Le'Veon has been a great player for us," Colbert said. "We think he can still be a great player from this point forward and we'd love for him to be a Pittsburgh Steeler for the rest of his career."Steelers owner Art Rooney II told reporters earlier this month that he wants Bell signed to a long-term contract.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

AJ McCarron's victory in his grievance hearing against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday is expected to have him join the 2018 free-agent quarterback class.Related - Report: McCarron wins hearing against Bengals, will become UFAHe'll provide quarterback-needy teams another flavor in what was already a widely diverse class - one which offers plenty of potential, but with no shortage of question marks. The wrong signing could cripple a franchise in the short term and land a general manager on countless lists examining the biggest free-agent snafus for years to come.*Drew Brees' consistent reiterations of a return to the New Orleans Saints keep him out of consideration and leave the top spot open for another candidate.6. Josh McCownAge: 38

Quarterback AJ McCarron has won his grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals and will become a free agent, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.McCarron was arguing he should be an unrestricted free agent, while the Bengals believed he should be a restricted one. An NFL arbitrator ruled in the quarterback's favor on Thursday.The grievance dated back to the former fifth-round pick's rookie year in 2014 when Cincinnati placed him on the non-football injury list for the entire season, claiming he suffered an injury while away from the organization. The Bengals must now pay McCarron his lost salary plus interest.McCarron remains thankful for his time with the Bengals, despite what might appear as an ugly end to his tenure."It was never a personal issue at all," McCarron said, according to Jim Owczarski of USA Today. "I absolutely loved my time in Cincinnati. I got to start some really key games and had some awesome wins and just a part of so many awesome moments. It was really just a blessing to be drafted there. It really was."The ruling carries significant league-wide ramifications, as well. McCarron will enter the free-agent market and could garner interest from multiple teams."We're going to be open to everything," McCarron said of his impending free agency.The signal-caller has attempted just 133 career passes in three seasons, accumulating six touchdowns and two interceptions behind longtime starter Andy Dalton.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent cornerback Vontae Davis is visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.It's Davis' first visit as a free agent. He was released from the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 9 after being benched against the Houston Texans in Week 9. He underwent surgery in December for a core muscle injury.The 29-year-old was reportedly medically cleared Monday.Davis played just five games this season, recording 21 combined tackles and two passes defended.The nine-year vet made the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015 while with the Colts. He was originally drafted 25th overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2009.The Bills could have a need at cornerback if they choose not to re-sign E.J. Gaines. Gaines played 11 games and graded as Pro Football Focus' No. 13 cornerback in his one season with Buffalo. Backups Leonard Johnson and Shareece Wright played 15 and 12 games, respectively, in 2017, and are also set to hit free agency at the turn of the league year March 14.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Philadelphia Eagles long snapper and magician Jon Dorenbos is getting the silver screen treatment.Producer Mike Tollin, whose past work includes "Varsity Blues" and "Coach Carter," has closed a deal to make a movie about Dorenbos' life and career, according to Deadline's Mike Fleming Jr. Tollin said the Eagles' Super Bowl championship put the project on fast track, and that he's already in talks with an A-lister about starring in the movie.Related: Eagles to give Dorenbos Super Bowl ring despite trade, subsequent retirementDorenbos spent 11 seasons with the Eagles before being traded to the New Orleans Saints in August, however, he was released after it was discovered he had an aortic aneurysm that required immediate surgery. He retired from the NFL in December.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL announced five finalists vying to host the 2019 and 2020 drafts, respectively, and the winners are expected to be named at the league meetings in May.No site can be selected to host the draft in both years. Here are the candidates, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network:

The Oakland Raiders confirmed they won't bring back long-time kicker Sebastian Janikowski in 2018, ending his tenure with the club after 18 seasons.Team owner Mark Davis issued a statement Thursday addressing Janikowski's pending departure, as he'll become a free agent after his 40th birthday in March:

The legend of Larry Fitzgerald lives on, as the 34-year-old wide receiver confirmed Thursday he intends to return to the Arizona Cardinals for his 15th season.

One year after ending his retirement to play for his hometown team, Marshawn Lynch's status with the Oakland Raiders appears uncertain."I don't know," head coach Jon Gruden told Jerry McDonald of The Mercury News when asked if he thinks Lynch will be a Raider in 2018."I have talked to Marshawn briefly," he added. "We'll see. We'll keep everybody posted. Right now, he's our leading ball-carrier. He's our back, and we're counting on him. Hopefully we get an opportunity to work together. That's a man that has a lot of respect in this league as a player and I certainly have respect for him also."Lynch, who turns 32 in April, rushed for 891 yards and seven touchdowns across 15 appearances last season in his first year back from a one-year retirement. He's under contract through the 2018 campaign, but carries a cap hit of nearly $6 million, according to Spotrac.Though the two have made contact, Gruden said he hasn't yet met Lynch in person.The Raiders are coming off a frustrating 6-10 campaign, and Lynch's antics on and off the field led to questions about how well he fit into the team's locker room.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency is always dominated by the headliners, the type of players who will command contracts with a whole lot of zeroes.But, often, it's unheralded and overlooked free agents who make the biggest impacts.Few teams pursued Patrick Robinson last offseason, but the Philadelphia Eagles slot cornerback ended up playing an integral role in team's run to a Super Bowl title, appearing in 19 games and stealing the show in the NFC Championship Game by returning an interception 50 yards for a spectacular touchdown.He was on a one-year deal worth just $775,000.Here are four 2018 free agents who could follow in Robinson's footsteps:Alfred Morris, RBMorris started five games while Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott was suspended, and while his play was impressive, NFL teams are likely to view him as a journeyman back who isn't worth any kind of a substantial contract.But, the 29-year-old was more than just a product of the Cowboys' elite run-blocking. No team should bring Morris in expecting him to be a featured back again, but he could excel as the early-down bruiser as part of a strong backfield rotation after averaging 4.8 yards per carry (tied for his career best) in 2017.Even the upper-tier running back free agents struggle to get paid, so Morris is likely staring down a small one- or two-year contract. However, he has more than enough left in the tank to greatly outperform his perceived financial worth.Jerry Attaochu, LBA former second-round pick by the Chargers, Attaochu is set to hit the open market after two seasons in which he was either rarely used by the team following the arrival of Joey Bosa or struggling with injury.However, Attaochu is just 25 years old and racked up six sacks in 2015 in 15 appearances. The free-agent market for pass-rushers is usually weak due to the unwillingness of teams around the league to let athletic young edge players walk before hitting their potential, so you have to take a shot on high-upside guys to stumble on a gem.Attaochu has great burst and above-average athleticism. He'll likely need to take a one-year, "prove it" deal this offseason to boost his value, meaning a team could steal a solid pass-rusher for its rotation at a rock-bottom price.Albert Wilson, WRWilson put together a quietly productive season as part of the high-flying but inconsistent Kansas City Chiefs offense, catching 42 passes for 554 yards and three touchdowns.The wideout might not completely fall under the "bargain-bin free agent" umbrella, as he's still just 26 years old and has displayed enough talent to receive a modest contract, but it will likely end up being a steal if he can hit his ceiling.The likes of Jarvis Landry and Allen Robinson are expected to command double-digit yearly salaries on the opening market. Some teams are going to balk at their asking prices and go looking for cheaper options, and Wilson should be at the top of their list thanks to his speed and agility.Johnathan Joseph, CBJoseph could be this year's Robinson. The Texans veteran cornerback's best days are behind him, but he was still solid in 2017 for a Houston defense that lost both of its best pass-rushers.It's unlikely the 33-year-old Joseph is signed early in free agency, as teams look at younger, higher-ceiling players.However, if he's brought in as an injury replacement for a player hurt in training camp, he could be a strong pickup thanks to his veteran leadership and experience - especially as any deal he gets would be small.(Photos courtesy: Getty Images)Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Florida Atlantic defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin, the brother of FAU head coach Lane Kiffin, will leave the program to join the San Francisco 49ers as the pass-rush specialist coach, sources told Bruce Feldman of Sports Illustrated.Chris elevated the team's defensive ranking from 124th to 37th in his one season as DC.San Francisco tied for 26th in the league in sacks in 2017. The No. 3 pick in the 2017 draft, defensive end Solomon Thomas is set to take on a larger role in 2018, and Chris will apparently be the man to help mold the pass-rusher.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2018 NFL Draft will be moving further into the spotlight this year, as the event will be televised by FOX for the first time, sources told Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.Not only that, FOX will be home to the draft for the next five years, including this year, sources told John Ourand of Sports Business Journal.FOX will simulcast NFL Network coverage on Thursday (Round 1) and Friday (Rounds 2-3), with the coverage of the later rounds yet to be decided, added Ourand. ESPN will continue to televise the event on its own.FOX's deal for the draft is reportedly part of the package the company landed for Thursday Night Football.Related: FOX officially lands Thursday Night Football broadcast for 5 yearsThis year's draft is set to be held in Dallas.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins safety Su'a Cravens has been reinstated by the NFL from the reserve/left squad list, a source told ESPN's Field Yates.Cravens recently applied for reinstatement after sitting out all of last season to recover from various injuries. Washington placed him on its reserve/left squad list in September.The former second-round pick flirted with retirement last year, but this is a step toward returning to the league. The Redskins are expected to move on from their defensive back, but there could be trade interest this offseason.Cravens played in 11 games as a rookie in 2016, recording 34 tackles, one sack, and one interception.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Oakland Raiders informed longtime Pro Bowl kicker Sebastian Janikowski that they don't plan on re-signing him for the 2018 season, ending his 18-year run with the franchise, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.It's unclear of Janikowski intends to continue his career elsewhere.Janikowski spent the entirety of his contract year on injured reserve with a back issue. Rookie Giorgio Tavecchio took over as the Raiders' starting kicker and had a solid season, converting 16 of 21 field-goal attempts.Oakland drafted Janikowski 17th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, making him just the fourth kicker taken in the first round in NFL history.The 39-year-old is famous for his elite leg strength and holds an NFL record for most field goals of 50 yards or more with 55.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Linebacker Shaquem Griffin was born with a condition that caused the amputation of his left hand at age four. But he has a warning for any teams that hold it against him in April's draft."Just because I have one hand there’s going to be doubt from other coaches, and everybody in the country is going to say I don’t think he can really do this," Griffin said Wednesday, according to Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk."You know what? Whatever team is going to get me is going to get somebody special because I’m going to be that guy who’s going to give you his all no matter what."Griffin recorded 163 total tackles, 17 sacks, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles in 38 games at UCF.A late invite to the combine, Griffin will be using his twin brother Shaquill's marks from one year ago as his benchmarks."I'm going to beat his times," Shaquem said in front of his brother. "I'm going to let everybody know now."Shaquill Griffin, a cornerback, ran a 4.38 40-yard dash, did 17 reps in the bench press, and had a 38.5-inch vertical jump to inspire the Seattle Seahawks to use a third-round pick on him in 2017.He finished his rookie season ranked as Pro Football Focus' No. 58 corner while starting 11 of 15 games played.Copyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cornerback Kendall Fuller was initially in a state of denial on social media after hearing he'd been traded (along with a third-round pick) to the Kansas City Chiefs for quarterback Alex Smith. However, after speaking with several Redskins coaches and team president Bruce Allen, Fuller quickly understood that it wasn't Washington's idea to include him in the deal."It wasn't too bad," Fuller said on a podcast with ESPN's Adam Schefter. "It wasn't like, 'Oh, the Redskins, they were looking to get rid of me.' They just saw this as the guy they needed to bring in. The Chiefs were bringing it to them like, 'If you want this guy, you have to give up Kendall Fuller.' All of them were upset that I had to go. It wasn't like they were trying to kick me out the door. It was a little emotional."The trade becomes official March 14, the beginning of the new league year.Related: Fuller learned he was traded to Chiefs over TwitterOriginally a third-round pick of the Redskins in 2016, Fuller has 75 combined tackles, one forced fumble, and four interceptions in 29 games played. He graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 5 cornerback in just his second year in the league.Fuller has since turned his attention to the Chiefs, and said he's excited to join the back-to-back AFC West champions."Really, just the success they've had the last couple years," he said. "They went to the playoffs four of the last five years. Just watching them defensively, the front seven they have. … I know they have a really young quarterback they're excited in. I’m excited to work with those boys and compete and help us win a championship."- With h/t to ESPNCopyright © 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback Johnny Manziel has officially signed a football contract.Manziel announced Wednesday he'll head to Austin, Texas, for the upcoming Spring League season and report on March 28.

Despite not making the medal round in mixed doubles, United States curler Matt Hamilton has become one of the standout faces of PyeongChang 2018 thanks to his engaging personality and fantastic mustache.As Hamilton turns his attention to the men's event, he took to Twitter to recruit some support from one of the most famous athletes in the U.S., Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.