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The NFL has issued a response after a group of players asked the league for support in social activism.The response notes that commissioner Roger Goodell spent time with Malcolm Jenkins a couple of weeks ago regarding the issues and also met with community leaders and representatives of law enforcement.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The banged-up Green Bay Packers have lost another key player to injury with outside linebacker Nick Perry scheduled to have hand surgery.Coach Mike McCarthy says he doesn't know how much time Perry will miss. He was off to a good start as the bookend to fellow edge rusher Clay Matthews with 1+ sacks.The Packers' first-round draft pick in 2012, Perry had a breakout 2016 last season with 11 sacks in 14 games.The loss of Perry places added importance on the return of Ahmad Brooks, who was a full participant in practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 2 loss at Atlanta because of a concussion.Brooks was signed by the Packers after the 49ers cut the veteran pass rusher before the regular season. Brooks had 51+ sacks in eight seasons with the 49ers.''I think he's a great fit for what we're doing,'' McCarthy said before practice on Thursday. ''So his role will definitely be bigger this week.''Brooks said on Wednesday that he was 100 percent and had full clearance to do everything in practice in preparation for Sunday's game against the winless Cincinnati Bengals.''It's not frustrating. It's just unfortunate,'' Brooks said about being hurt so soon after joining Green Bay. ''I really wanted to come here and show what I was all about from the jump and that's the very first game of the season.''Now Brooks, second-year player Kyler Fackrell and rookie Chris Odom, who just joined the Packers a couple of weeks ago, will be counted on to help fill in for Perry.McCarthy called Perry a ''violent football player.''''He's physical, he plays the game the right way. If you look at his play style, I mean that's really part of his game, the violence that he plays with, with his hands,'' the coach said.McCarthy also said that the team has brought back defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois, who was just cut by the Packers last week. The veteran will help add depth up front with standout lineman Mike Daniels dealing with a hip injury.Perry and Daniels were two of 13 players on Green Bay's lengthy injury report this week. Besides the return of Brooks, the Packers did get some good news on Wednesday with receiver Jordy Nelson (quad) and right tackle Bryan Bulaga (ankle) returning to practice as full participants.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL made big strides to grow the game internationally in 2017, signing a lucrative digital rights partnership to stream games in China.The agreement was seen as a way for the league to gain traction toward playing a game in China, but NFL international head Mark Waller said that will take some more time.“I don’t think it’ll be ’18. I don’t think we’re ready,” said Waller, according to SI.com's Albert Breer.Waller said the league is focused on trying to get people playing American football in China. The NFL's goal is to build viewership in China, but the time difference poses a significant challenge with games being played in the middle of the night.Waller emphasized that the NFL doesn't want to go play a one-off game with no long-term plan.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Albert Haynesworth, who checked in at 6-foot-6 and around 350 pounds during his days as a defensive tackle for the Titans, Redskins, Patriots, and Buccaneers, sent a series of tweets Wednesday alleging his ex-girlfriend, Brittany Jackson, racially and physically abused him during their relationship.Jackson, a former women's college basketball player at Tennessee, is the mother of Haynesworth's son, Ayden.Haynesworth released a series of tweets titled "The Ugly Truth about Brittany" made up of three iPhone Notes screenshots. The notes detailed Jackson's alleged racial discrimination and physical violence during their two-year-plus relationship.The notes went on to claim Jackson kept money donated to her foundation, under the pretense of it being intended for Alzheimer's research.

Matt Williamson is a former scout for the Cleveland Browns and spent 10 years at ESPN as a scout and co-host of "The Football Today Podcast." Find him on Twitter @WilliamsonNFL.One of the absolute hardest offenses to watch in 2016 has emerged as one of the most fun through two games this season.The Los Angeles Rams have put up a whopping 66 points so far, but have just a 1-1 record to show for it after a tough loss to the Washington Redskins that featured a terrible late-game interception from Jared Goff.But don't pin the blame on the young quarterback. The Redskins are the team most familiar with Sean McVay's brand of offense, the Rams couldn’t stop the run, and the first-time head coach didn’t show the best clock management at crucial times.In fact, Goff looks like a totally different player from his rookie year. He deserves a lot of credit for the offensive turnaround, along with McVay and the Rams' organization as a whole.See also: Is Rams' McVay getting the credit he deserves?Nearly everything the team has done since the 2016 season ended has been geared toward making Goff's transition to the NFL easier and successful. This is what good organizations do with highly drafted quarterbacks. McVay, who along with Jay Gruden, absolutely got the most out of Kirk Cousins in Washington, was the perfect hire for Goff, and stands in stark contrast to what Jeff Fisher brought in this regard.Los Angeles didn’t stop there, also bringing in established offensive linemen in Andrew Whitworth and John Sullivan. Not only are both already paying dividends on the field, but their veteran leadership is surely paying off as part of an otherwise young unit.(Photo courtesy: Getty Images)The Rams also got Goff what's now a very respectable group of receivers to throw to. Sammy Watkins is the biggest name, but Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp, Josh Reynolds, and Gerald Everett all bring distinct similarities to the setup surrounding Cousins in Washington.The Redskins used a ton of multiple tight-end sets with McVay running the offense, and Everett is being groomed as another Jordan Reed. He complements another youngster, Tyler Higbee, well in this regard, as they've seen the field a lot together.Watkins is the big-play guy in the DeSean Jackson mold, but he's a more well-rounded wide receiver and might be closer to A.J. Green, who Gruden had in Cincinnati, in his ability to take over a game. Watkins' numbers haven’t been superb with the Rams yet, but he looks great on tape and could be on the verge of an explosion as soon as this Thursday Night in San Francisco.Los Angeles is throwing deep quite a bit this year, often off play-action (which worked so very well in Washington), and Watkins is sure to reap those benefits sooner than later.The Redskins comparisons go even further, with Woods playing the role of Pierre Garcon and Kupp as a similar weapon to Jamison Crowder. All of these supporting-cast members have played well and are fitting in with Goff nicely. The quarterback has also been an excellent distributor of the football.Five Rams have caught at least four passes over this two-game opening stretch - including running back Todd Gurley, who's been adeptly reinvented into a premium weapon in the short passing game. As you might have guessed, that too is a very Goff-friendly development.In McVay’s scheme, Goff has a lot of defined reads and the route combinations utilize the talent at hand very well. The running game and passing attack feed off one another, without demanding too much from the quarterback position. Still, Goff isn’t just making easy dump-offs and has already completed plenty of difficult throws at all levels of the defense.Goff and the Rams' offense are for real. This isn’t smoke and mirrors, but instead great coaching and a lot of young talent that should develop together. Of course there will be further growing pains, especially for Goff, but what we've seen thus far has been extremely encouraging. Expect that to continue Thursday night.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The fantasy football community continues to agonize over the loss of David Johnson.The Arizona Cardinals running back was likely the first or second pick in fantasy drafts around the globe, but after dislocating his left wrist in Week 1, Johnson is likely to miss two-to-three months of action.While fantasy managers are scrambling to cope with his absence, the real-life superstar couldn't care less."No, no, that's the last thing," Johnson said Wednesday, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. "Fantasy is the last thing on my mind right now."Besides recovering in time to make an impact late in the Cardinals' season, Johnson has other priorities to tend to, including his 8-month-old son."I can't really carry him," he said of holding his child while wearing a cast. "I get nervous. He's starting to get a little more squirmy, so it's hard to carry him; and my wife, she doesn't really trust me carrying him. That's probably the toughest thing."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Myles Garrett's pro debut was postponed when he suffered a sprained right ankle just days before the start of the regular season, but every passing day, the Cleveland Browns get closer to unveiling the draft's No. 1 overall pick.So, how close is Garrett to finally seeing NFL action?"Close," head coach Hue Jackson said.Jackson was asked at his Wednesday press conference if the defensive end out of Texas A&M would play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts."I'm not going to say that. Let's just see where he is, but he is getting there," Jackson responded. "There is huge progress that has been made so hopefully, we will see where he is."The Browns drafted Garrett with the intention of rebuilding a defense that ranked second from the bottom last season in yards allowed per game and sacks. Garrett had 31 sacks in his three-year college career.Through two games without the 6-foot-4 end with an 82-inch wingspan, the Browns currently rank 18th in total defense and have just three quarterback sacks.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Jordy Nelson was reported to have a 50-50 chance of playing Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, but Nelson himself has a different opinion.The Green Bay Packers receiver picked up a quad injury in Week 2 that initially put his Week 3 status in jeopardy, but he appeared confident in his health Wednesday."Today, it feels a lot better than what it did on Sunday night," Nelson told team reporter Mike Spofford. "My expectations are to play, but you don't know what can happen between now and then. That was my expectation when I came in here Monday as well."Nelson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and his presence may be vital considering fellow receiver Randall Cobb was held out due to a chest injury.The Packers will hope to rebound from a 34-23 loss to the defending NFC champion Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night when they meet the winless Bengals at home.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL appears to be testing just how much people love football this year with its Thursday schedule, as this week's matchup is about as bad as can be.That's really saying something considering Week 2's slopfest between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals, but tonight's contest sees the San Francisco 49ers host the Los Angeles Rams.Much like last week, it's probably best just to avoid touching this one, but if you must, the visitors are the side to roll with.Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) at San Francisco 49ersThe shine on Jared Goff and the Rams from their opening week beatdown of the Indianapolis Colts certainly didn't last long. After the former No. 1 overall pick looked solid in Week 1, the Washington Redskins forced him to a 15-for-25 passing performance for just 224 yards and an interception. While Todd Gurley had his moments, it wasn't enough to see the Rams get a second home win to start the season.Luckily for head coach Sean McVay and the Rams, the 49ers await in a perfect spot to help get them back on track.If San Francisco had competent quarterback play Sunday in Seattle, it likely would have walked away with a shocking win. Unfortunately for new head coach Kyle Shanahan, Brian Hoyer couldn't get anything going against the Seahawks, finishing with just 99 yards passing and an interception. It's unlikely that the veteran pivot fixes things in such a short week, so expect a heavy dose of Carlos Hyde on Thursday.If the Rams defense can limit the rushing attack, they should handle this road test with flying colors. Look for Aaron Donald to step up on the line, and Gurley to have a big day as Los Angeles improves to 2-1. Rams 20, 49ers 13Thursday picks record: 2-0Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett and Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins headline a group of players who issued a memo to commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL vice president of football operations Troy Vincent, advocating for criminal justice reform among several issues.The memo was titled "Player Activism for Racial Inequality and Criminal Justice Reform" and was obtained by Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports.The memo was also endorsed by Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith and former wide receiver Anquan Boldin, who retired before the season to take part in activism and humanitarian work.The document is broken into different subsections: Criminal Justice Reform (State, Local, Federal), Police/Community Relations & Community Engagement, along with a call to action. The rest of the memo outlines a timeline to execute their goals, along with key statistics that relate to criminal justice reform and police accountability.Some of the goals the memo targeted was the institution of activism awareness month in November, and visits to Capitol Hill to meet with various legislative groups along with House and Senate representatives.The overview reads as follows:

Former New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams was arrested on traffic warrants Tuesday, records obtained by Katie Hall of the Austin American-Statesman revealed.Williams was subsequently released from Travis County Jail on Wednesday afternoon.The former Heisman Trophy winner was pulled over during a traffic stop Tuesday evening for missing a rear license plate, according to KXAN. When officers learned Williams had two outstanding traffic warrants, he was arrested and placed in jail.Williams starred at Texas and was selected fifth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, spending the first three years of his career with the club. The running back was traded to the Miami Dolphins in March 2002, spending two stints with the organization.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams were met with both skepticism and intrigue when they hired Sean McVay as their head coach on Jan. 12, at the ripe old age of 30.McVay became the youngest head coach in NFL history, and many believed he would be overwhelmed in his new position, solely based off his age. To league-wide surprise, the Rams have looked better than anticipated through their first two games, routing the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, while dropping a close decision to the Washington Redskins in Week 2.However, is McVay getting the credit he deserves through Week 2? If he were a wunderkind as a player and submitted an excellent debut, McVay would be atop national headlines everywhere - look no further than Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Kareem Hunt dominating the water cooler discussion. Head coaches seldom get name brand recognition, but McVay already may be the Rams' best asset.Todd Gurley entered the year as one of the NFL's most polarizing players, taking the league by storm during his Pro Bowl rookie year in 2015, while faltering miserably last season. Gurley looks completely reinvigorated under his new head coach's tutelage, scoring touchdowns in consecutive games. With eight receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown, Gurley is on pace to obliterate his previous-best receiving totals, a sign that points to McVay getting the most out of his mercurial talent. At 23, Gurley could reenter the conversation surrounding the NFL's best running back and he would be remiss to forget McVay if he helps actualize his potential.McVay has proven deft in dealing with the egos and portentous demands of the modern athlete in his short tenure. Aaron Donald, the Rams' best defensive player by a gargantuan margin, held out through the summer while demanding a new contract. It's a scenario that could've rattled the resolve of veteran head coaches, but McVay calmly stood his ground, winning a game of chicken with the three-time Pro Bowler. Donald missed the team's opener after returning days before the season, but is now back with the team without further incident. Relative youth alone doesn't connote an inability to make tough decisions.Former Rams head coach Mike Martz made waves when he insinuated that McVay's hiring was only to appease Jared Goff, arguing that the young quarterback needed a buddy, in diametric opposition to Jeff Fisher, who was fired before the end of the 2016 campaign. McVay shook the criticism off politely and kept marching forward, once again starkly contrasting the feud Fisher was embroiled in with Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson last year. Under the bright lights of Hollywood, McVay is blocking out all distractions like a seasoned pro.Don't look now, but the Rams are in prime position to capitalize on an NFC West that is weaker than it has been in nearly a decade. Russell Wilson is running for dear life behind a dreadful Seahawks' offensive line, the 49ers are still in the elementary stages of a full-scale rebuild, while the Cardinals appear miles away from the team that went to the 2015 NFC title game.McVay is a phenom and it's worth celebrating his positive effects on a scrappy Rams team that could very well be atop the division by end of year.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL's ownership group cleared any outstanding issues with Roger Goodell and are working on a contract extension for the commissioner, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly tried to prompt further inquiry into Goodell before reaching an extension, but his request was denied by the rest of the group.The owners haven't set a definite date to reach Goodell's extension.It was previously reported on Sept. 17 that were it not for Jones' objection, Goodell's extension would've already been completed.Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, New York Giants owner John Mara, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, and Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II helped expedite the negotiations, according to Schefter. All six owners are members of the NFL's competition committee, chaired by Blank.Goodell's current contract expires in 2019.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson spoke candidly for the first time about the wrist injury he suffered during his team's opener against the Detroit Lions, which has sidelined him indefinitely.Cardinals general manager Steve Keim hinted that Johnson could be back sooner than expected during an interview Monday. However, Johnson didn't indicate what the timeline for his recovery would be."Really just see how it goes," Johnson said via ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. "Just rehab obviously after the cast and everything. We'll see what happens."Johnson said he doesn't care about how his injury impacts fantasy football, noting that he's more bothered by the fact he can't hold his infant son."I can't really carry my son," Johnson said via the team's official website. "I get a little nervous. He's getting a little more squirmy. It’s hard to carry him. My wife doesn't really trust me."Johnson is arguably the NFL's most dynamic offensive player and his injury is a certain deterrent to a Cardinals team that hasn't looked impressive through their first two games.Chris Johnson, Kerwynn Williams, and Andre Ellington will continue to vie for carries in the All-Pro's absence.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Atlanta Falcons rookie defensive end Takkarist McKinley has been fairly active on social media, but earlier this month, he announced that he was going on an indefinite hiatus.

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman ripped into the NFL for what he believes to be the disingenuous handling of injury reports.Sherman was listed as questionable on the Seahawks' injury report with a hamstring injury prior to suiting up for their Week 2 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.Last season, the NFL investigated the Seahawks for potentially not disclosing a knee injury which Sherman played through. The Seahawks were issued a warning but no further sanction.Sherman believes the injury reports are purposefully designed to mislead the public about player injuries."I guess from what I understand the rules are for gamblers, for Vegas to make sure the odds and everything are what they are supposed to be, which is apparently what the league is concerned about when talking about injuries and things like that,” Sherman said via Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. "So maybe someone should look into that, because I thought we weren’t a gambling league or were against all of those things. But our injury report is specifically to make sure the gamblers get their odds right."Sherman added that the injury reports are "meaningless on paper"."They've got to put that his ankle is sore, his hip is sore or he’s got a bruise on his hand. But guys are tough - if you are going to play, what’s the point?"As the season progresses, it'll be compelling to see whether Sherman's point resonates league-wide.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Marshawn Lynch's sideline dancing received a thumbs up from Oakland rapper Too Short.The Raiders running back let loose during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win, much to the dismay of several New York Jets players who viewed it as "demoralizing." Too Short saw nothing wrong with it, though."It's pretty normal where we're from," he told TMZ Sports. "That's the way we all dance."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It's safe to say that Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron and New York Giants safety Landon Collins won't be buying each other birthday presents anytime soon.Ebron led the Lions with five catches for 42 yards and a touchdown during the Lions' 24-10 win over the Giants, but said he couldn't enjoy himself upon reaching the end zone because of Collins."I was pissed off,” Ebron said via Justin Rogers of The Detroit News. "I was pissed off at that little punk of a safety they've got over there."Ebron was particularly dismayed by what he felt was a dirty hit from Collins earlier in the contest."Collins, he played a good game, that hit just pissed me off and I didn’t feel like celebrating," Ebron said. "I wasn’t in that kind of joyful mood. It was still a good game. He played his butt off trying to guard me. I commend him for that."Collins responded Tuesday, unfazed by Ebron's comments.

The New York Giants placed tight end Evan Engram in the concussion protocol Wednesday, after incurring the injury during Monday's loss to the Detroit Lions.Engram was listed as a limited participant on the team's injury report.The first-round pick has made an immediate impact, scoring his first career touchdown against the Lions and catching eight passes for 93 yards through two games.Engram's status for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles has yet to be determined.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Roger Goodell clown nose towel autographed by Tom Brady was auctioned off for $6,500 at the annual Matt Light Celebrity Shoot-Out fundraiser on Tuesday.The towel was one of 70,000 handed out to New England Patriots fans ahead of the commissioner's return to Foxborough earlier this month as part of what was dubbed #OperationClownFace by Barstool Sports.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Davis was deemed day to day with the injury by head coach Mike Mularkey on Monday.The 22-year-old caught one pass for 4 yards in the Titans' Week 2 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars before leaving the game.Davis was expected to play a major role in the Titans' passing game after being selected fifth overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.More to come.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.The NFL has often been dubbed a circus. But if it were a real Big Top Show, the Carolina Panthers would be one of those crazy-ass flying trapeze teams that perform without a safety net.

Thursday Night Football has drawn no shortage of complaints from players, coaches, and fans for providing teams with too little time to prepare for games.The one positive for some players is that it can offer a quicker chance at redemption, something San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brian Hoyer is looking forward to following a 12-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday."It was a tough game and now we move on," Hoyer said, according to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area. "Thankfully, this week we get to move on really quick and move on to L.A."His desire to expedite his return to the field follows criticism from head coach Kyle Shanahan."We need Brian to step up, and we need everyone around him to step up," said Shanahan, according to Maiocco.Hoyer has completed 39-of-62 pass attempts, raising his career completion percentage, but is averaging a paltry 4.71 yards per attempt, and has tossed no touchdowns and two interceptions."I want him to get his edge back. I want him to get his confidence," Shanahan said.Hoyer completed a play of at least 25 yards in all five of his starts with the Chicago Bears last year. Only four teams have completed fewer passing plays of 20-plus yards than the 49ers this season.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

We're two weeks into the NFL season and fans have already abandoned all fantasy football etiquette.Following in the footsteps of Odell Beckham Jr. and Martellus Bennett - who shut down fans who complained to them on Twitter about their fantasy stats - Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate did the same following his Monday night game.Tate had four catches for 25 yards in a Lions win, but it wasn't enough for one fan:

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford spoke to the media Wednesday about his knee injury for the first time since missing the team's Week 2 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.He said the injury he picked up in Week 1 wasn't the result of contact, and explained why he was forced to the sidelines the following week."Really just trying to figure out if I could move, what my limitations were, if I was going to be able to go out there and do what I needed to be able to play quarterback and make moves and protect myself," Bradford said, according to Courtney Cronin of ESPN."I was hoping that it was going to feel better than it did having rested it on Saturday without really doing a whole lot. Sunday it just didn't feel right. It wasn't ready to go."Bradford won NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after going 27-for-32 for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings' season-opening victory over the Saints. The following week, backup Case Keenum went 20-for-37 for 167 yards in a 26-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.Bradford returned to practice Wednesday but wouldn't update his status for Week 3's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."Hopefully, it will continue to get better, but I think a large part of that is depending on how it responds," he said.Vikings coach Mike Zimmer considers Bradford day to day and said he won't know who his starter will be until Sunday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Although the Miami Dolphins handed linebacker Lawrence Timmons an indefinite suspension Tuesday, head coach Adam Gase says that doesn't mean his days with the team are over."I think every situation's different," Gase said, according to James Walker of ESPN. "I would say that you can be forgiven if the right steps are taken."Related: Dolphins suspend Timmons indefinitely after reported AWOL incidentUnder the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, Timmons' indefinite suspension can last a maximum of four games, while potentially being lifted at any time.Chase Allen started Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers as Timmons' emergency replacement. Rey Maualuga and the recently acquired Stephone Anthony are being considered as longer-term options at linebacker.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots receiver Danny Amendola cleared concussion protocol and returned to practice Wednesday, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.The veteran receiver suffered his concussion in the season opener and missed the Patriots' Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints.Amendola's return to team activities is surely a welcome sight for the Patriots, who lost Julian Edelman for the season and have pass-catchers Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett, and Rob Gronkowski also nursing injuries.Amendola's presence in the lineup will be pivotal when, unlike last week, the Patriots face an actual challenge in the Houston Texans' defense on Sunday.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.Each week, Monty Andrews breaks down some of the underlying betting mismatches on the National Football League slate, giving you an inside edge when handicapping the schedule and setting your daily fantasy lineup.

The New England Patriots may not be as tough and ruthless as they typically portray themselves in public.Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt said Patriots quarterback Tom Brady donated $100,000 to his Hurricane Harvey relief fund, with head coach Bill Belichick donating $50,000, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Watt called the donations "incredibly kind gestures."The teams will meet Sunday in Foxborough for the third time in the last two years. Watt is likely to be reintroduced to the more familiar sides of the future Hall of Fame duo.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Andrew Luck was already ruled out of the Indianapolis Colts' Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports he won't even practice this week.The franchise quarterback is still recuperating from offseason shoulder surgery, and the Colts have said he'll need to participate in practice before he sees the field in the regular season.Initial reports had Luck on pace to return to action in October. With Week 3 ruled out, he'll likely have to make an appearance on the practice field early next week in order to have a chance at playing in the Colts' Week 4 contest against the Seattle Seahawks.The team has struggled to an 0-2 record with Scott Tolzien and Jacoby Brissett splitting starts.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tom Brady's book, "The TB12 Method," came out Tuesday, but if the New England Patriots quarterback thought one of his biggest professional supporters would offer him a cursory purchase, he was wrong.Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had this response when asked whether he'd be buying Brady's book:"We see Tom every day. I don't really feel like I need to read a book."Belichick may not be buying, but Brady's book is already No. 14 on Amazon's most-sold nonfiction chart.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL has reasonable doubt that it'll be able to land Jay-Z to perform at the Super Bowl LII halftime show.The hip-hop mogul has turned down the league's advances, according to Sha Be Allah of The Source.Recent Super Bowl halftime performers included Jay-Z's wife, Beyonce, who headlined Super Bowl XLVII in 2013 and also performed with Coldplay at Super Bowl 50 in 2016.Last season, Lady Gaga performed at Super Bowl LI and set a number of viewership records.Super Bowl LII will be held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Feb. 4.- With h/t to Pro Football TalkCopyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Eddie Lacy is an easy target.Since he was drafted out of Alabama by the Green Bay Packers in the second round in 2013, the running back's battle with weight has become public knowledge.Just this offseason, after signing with the Seattle Seahawks, his training camp weigh-ins - which were tied to roster bonuses in his contract - made national headlines.The common football fan knows about Lacy's battle with the scale, and they let him know about it."I could pull up my Twitter right now and there would be a fat comment in there somewhere. Like I could tweet, 'Today is a beautiful day!' and someone would be like, 'Oh yeah? You fat,'" Lacy said, according to ESPN's Kevin Van Valkenburg."I sit there and wonder: 'What do you get out of that?'"Lacy revealed that despite losing 22 pounds using P90X workouts last offseason, injuries forced him off his feet and allowed his weight to balloon again.The online comments came back with the pounds."It sucks. It definitely sent me into a funk. I wish I could understand what they get out of it," Lacy said."You just can't shake it. And no matter what, you can't say nothing back to them. You just have to read it, get mad or however it makes you feel, and move on. I could be 225 and they'd still be like, 'You're still a fat piece of s---.'"Lacy has come to terms with the online trolls, who resurfaced after he was a healthy scratch in Week 2."The negativity is always there, whether you're doing good or you're going through a funk," he said.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins apparently doesn't care about the backlash NBA star Kyrie Irving received for declaring his belief that the Earth is flat.Watkins denounced science and common sense Wednesday, when he said he's a flat-Earth truther, according to Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times.With the admitted belief, Watkins may begin forming a better bond with quarterback Jared Goff, who admitted on HBO's "Hard Knocks" last year that he doesn't know where the sun rises.Watkins has received just seven targets this season, but has caught them all for a total of 88 yards.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor hasn't missed a game since being made a full-time wide receiver in the 2016 season.It's a budding ironman streak he's taking seriously.Pryor tweeted a video to Los Angeles Rams safety Cody Davis that showed replays of Davis' hit on Pryor's knee area following a 9-yard reception.Pryor acknowledged the hit was "not a dirty play," but encouraged Davis and other defenders to aim a little higher on his 6-foot-4 frame.

AFCNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won his 28th AFC Offensive Player of the Week award for his performance in a Week 2 domination of the New Orleans Saints. He threw for 447 yards and three touchdowns in the 36-20 victory and, as a result, owns the most Player of the Week awards in NFL history.Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs earned the AFC Defensive Player of the Week nod after recording four tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception in a 27-20 win Sunday over the Philadelphia Eagles.The Miami Dolphins' Cody Parkey kicked his team to victory Sunday, nailing all four of his field-goal attempts, including a 54-yarder with just over one minute left for a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Parkey took home the AFC Special Teams Player of the Year award as a result.NFCArizona Cardinals receiver J.J. Nelson was deemed the NFC's Offensive Player of the Week after exploding for five catches, 120 yards, and a touchdown. His 31-yard reception late in the fourth quarter led to a game-tying field goal and the Cardinals went on to a 16-13 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts.Atlanta Falcons corner Desmond Trufant's interception of Aaron Rodgers and 15-yard fumble-return touchdown earned him NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for Week 2. He joins Ray Buchanan and Brent Grimes as the only Falcons corners to win the award.Punt returner Jamal Agnew cemented a 24-10 victory for the Detroit Lions on Monday night by taking a punt 88 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game. It was the rookie's first score of his career and led to his first NFC Special Teams Player of the Week nod, as well.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Covers.com is the biggest and best source for sports betting information, providing unrivaled and original content sports bettors cannot live without.Longtime Las Vegas oddsmaker Peter Korner sizes up this week’s NFL schedule and picks out some of the lines making him go “hmmm...” in Week 3, including a rare situation in which the Browns are actually laying chalk on the road in their Sunday matchup against the hapless Colts and it may not be enough.Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts (+1, 40.5)Cleveland visits Indianapolis this week in a pairing of 0-2 teams both looking for positive signs.If there's one thing to notice about each team thus far, Cleveland has been playing with a bit more fire, but certainly has played superior teams as compared to Indianapolis. Why this line stands at a mere -1 is questionable. Expect this line to move into the -2, -2.5 range before this one gets underway.In a game that will be starving for points (Under 40.5 anyone?), the Browns should dominate this game at the line, as the Colts are certainly not striking fear into anyone’s defensive scheme. Cleveland is supposed to be improving from last season and this is a game they should win. With such a low spread, that’s all you’re asking them to do.The Colts have looked awful so far against the lowly Rams and gave their second game away with some late horrendous play. It’s not the kind of play that inspires a team to improve the following week. The Colts aren’t looking at this game as a “must-win” game. They know they’re in for a long season, but improvements may be their only catalyst. I see this game as a “must-win” for Cleveland who has some expectations riding along in this one.If you like the Browns, get this early in the week. If you somehow see a glimmer of hope with the Colts, wait until Sunday for your best number.Miami Dolphins at New York Jets (-6, 41)Miami visits the New York on a Sunday home opener for the Jets which may prove to be cringeworthy to watch.The Dolphins did not have the luxury of having one game in their pockets when they faced the Chargers last week and yet, pulled out the win in Los Angeles shaking off some rust in the meantime. The Jets fell apart defensively against the Raiders in giving up a whopping 45 points and dropping to 0-2 for the season to start.Usually there’s a good reason for a visiting team to be favored by six points on the road. Either the away team is exceptionally good or the home team is exceptionally not-so-good. I think the latter may be applied here.Though the standing six is a high price tag to lay at first look, you might just be wondering who will exactly take the Jets even at this level? It's hard to see where New York money is going to come in hard and heavy at post. The most likely scenario will be a slow, steady stream of Dolphin cash which should drive this up to the -6 or -6.5 level before this gets underway. Jump on Miami early as you can and wait if you’re a true believer in New York.Oakland Raiders at Washington (-3, 54)On Sunday night, Oakland will be playing at Washington.If you like the Raiders, we’re blessed to have this spread toeing the key three at his point. This, we know, will translate into a number that won’t move for a while. This line was created with perception over true value. Oddsmakers know the threshold of the betting public and the classic marquee matchup on a Sunday night with the home team as the underdog is a strong draw to casual bettors every time.Why make the line higher when you can get the same handle right at -3?The Raiders are playing like they did last year before the Carr injury. Now that’s he’s returned, so has the Oakland swagger. Though this is billed as a high scoring game, most of this should be on the Raiders scoreboard. The key three becomes less a factor the higher the total, when touchdowns reign more than field goals. Oakland has scored 71 points already in two games.

Changes are coming for the New York Giants, according to head coach Ben McAdoo."We can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again. That’s insanity. It’s not working. So, we are going to look to make some changes this week, like we did last week. Maybe it will be a little more drastic this week," McAdoo said in a conference call Tuesday ahead of the team's Week 3 road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.The Giants have scored just one touchdown while being outscored 43-13 to start the season at 0-2. However, McAdoo insisted the current roster is better than it's performed."It’s not that we can’t score, it’s that we haven’t scored," the coach said. "That’s what we go to work for every day. We have to go out and we have to find a way to put points on the board, move the chains and possess the ball. We have enough talent in the building to do it. It’s my job to make sure it gets done. Right now, it is a confidence thing. We need to go out and play with confidence. We have to play with more rhythm and again, we are looking forward to a short week to go out and get it done."McAdoo has been calling plays for the Giants' offense since 2014, and he retained those responsibilities after being promoted to head coach in 2016. Nevertheless, his own role isn't immune to the potential changes he's considering."If that means me giving up play-calling duties, that’s something we will look at, that we’ll talk about," McAdoo said.The Giants are passing the ball at the highest rate in the league - on 72.2 percent of all offensive plays - and are the only team to not yet reach 100 rushing yards, amassing just 97 through two weeks. Sophomore running back Paul Perkins is averaging just 1.9 yards per carry thus far.The lack of backfield support is hindering quarterback Eli Manning, who, despite completing 72.9 percent of his passes, has thrown just one touchdown.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

There won't be any problem differentiating between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night.The NFC West foes will again wear their "Color Rush" gear for the "Thursday Night Football" game, meaning the Rams will rock all yellow while the 49ers will go in the opposite direction and wear black uniforms.

How bad have things gotten in Indianapolis?Two weeks into the season, the Colts own the NFL's worst point differential and are considered underdogs for their Week 3 home game against the Cleveland Browns - y'know, the team that won one game last season.The Colts are in such rough shape that players have taken to uttering guarantees that they won't lose to the Browns."It can't happen, it won't happen," receiver T.Y. Hilton said of the possibility of losing Sunday to Cleveland, ESPN's Mike Wells reports.The Colts were embarrassed 46-9 by the formerly toothless Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, and lost 16-13 in overtime to an Arizona Cardinals club without do-everything running back David Johnson.They can ill afford to be humiliated even further with a loss to a team starting a rookie quarterback and missing the No. 1 draft pick."You definitely don't want to start 0-2, let alone 0-3," said Colts linebacker John Simon. "So it's a big week for us, and we're going to have to prepare hard all week long to play up to the challenge."Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's NFL Editors, including Jack Browne, Michael McClymont, Mitch Sanderson, and Arun Srinivasan.1. Atlanta FalconsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan2nd2nd2nd2ndPrevious Rank: 5thLosing Vic Beasley for a month is rough, but the offense remains elite, and the pass-rusher should be back for the Super Bowl rematch with the Patriots in Week 6. - Browne2. Kansas City ChiefsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan1st3rd1st5thPrevious Rank: 4thAbandoning the hyper-conservative offensive approach is paying dividends. The Chiefs look like an entirely different and improved team with Alex Smith taking shots downfield. - Srinivasan3. New England PatriotsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan3rd4th3rd3rdPrevious Rank: 2ndEverything is fine. Week 1 was a bit of a fluke. The Patriots are still very good at football. Carry on. - Sanderson4. Pittsburgh SteelersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan8th1st4th1stPrevious Rank: 3rdThe Steelers have yet to put forward their best performance and they'll have one more tune-up against the Bears before a divisional showdown with the Ravens. - McClymont5. Oakland RaidersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan4th5th7th4thPrevious Rank: 6thMarshawn Lynch has every reason to be super hyped on the sidelines, with the Raiders rolling over their first two opponents. - Srinivasan6. Green Bay PackersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan5th6th5th8thPrevious Rank: 1stThe Pack's time at the top was short-lived. Injuries decimated the squad before they even lined up against the Falcons. Aaron Rodgers needs a full complement of talent around him to thrive. - McClymont7. Denver BroncosBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan6th8th6th6thPrevious Rank: 9thTrevor Siemian submitted one of the best quarterback performances of the week, while the defense continued to fire on all cylinders. Look out, the Broncos are back as a viable Super Bowl contender. - Srinivasan8. Dallas CowboysBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan7th10th8th9thPrevious Rank: 7thFor the first time since 2013, Dallas fans got a gut-punch reminder of what it's like to be handed 40 points - though not many defenses come close to the dominance of Denver. Don't hang your heads too low. - Sanderson9. Seattle SeahawksBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan10th7th11th7thPrevious Rank: 8thPlease, please, please get Russell Wilson some better offensive linemen before he suffers a major injury. - Srinivasan10. Detroit LionsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan13th9th9th10thPrevious Rank: 12thAre the Lions for real? That's the question that will be asked all week and answered in Week 3 vs. the Falcons. - McClymont11. Tampa Bay BuccaneersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan9th12th12th12thPrevious Rank: 11thAn extra week of waiting did nothing to cool Tampa Bay's explosive offense, which, scarily, seems to be just scratching the surface of its potential. - Browne12. Tennessee TitansBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan12th13th10th16thPrevious Rank: 13thDerrick Henry may have only been given all the late-game reps due to a hamstring issue for DeMarco Murray, but if the Titans really want to challenge in the AFC, they need to feed Henry. - Browne13. Baltimore RavensBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan 15th14th13th13thPrevious Rank: 15thThe Ravens are taking full advantage of a soft early schedule, but better not fall into a lull against the Jaguars while looking ahead to their first meeting with the Steelers. - McClymont14. Carolina PanthersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan14th15th16th11thPrevious Rank: 14thCam Newton doesn't look sharp following offseason shoulder surgery. With Greg Olsen out for at least six games, the Panthers can't wait much longer for him to regain his 2015 MVP form. - Browne15. New York GiantsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan16th19th14th14thPrevious Rank: 10thThe Giants are a good team in every place except their offensive line, which seems to be the only unit that matters at the moment. You can't score points with your quarterback playing from his back. - Sanderson16. Miami DolphinsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan20th11th19th17thPrevious Rank: 19thThe Dolphins are certainly a more fun team to watch with Cutler at the helm, but after needing a missed field goal to beat the Chargers, they may not be all that much better than before. - Sanderson17. Philadelphia EaglesBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan18th18th15th18thPrevious Rank: 18thAndy Reid with extra preparation time is nearly unbeatable. The Eagles should take pride in hanging with their former coach, but improvements to consistency still need to be made. - Sanderson18. Minnesota VikingsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan16th16th17th20thPrevious Rank: 17thWhat a difference Sam Bradford makes. Mike Zimmer is putting pressure on his pivot to return to action, and we saw exactly why on Sunday. - McClymont19. Houston TexansBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan17th17th21st19thPrevious Rank: 20thOutside of his dazzling touchdown run, Deshaun Watson was serviceable but unremarkable. That's enough for Houston and its standout defense, which came back to life in Week 2. - Browne20. Washington RedskinsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan19th22nd19th21stPrevious Rank: 24thIt's tough to judge a Washington victory over former offensive coordinator Sean McVay in only his second game as Rams head coach, but the full-team win was much improved from the Week 1 loss. - Sanderson21. Arizona CardinalsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan21st20th25th15thPrevious Rank: 16thIt'll count in the win column, but the Cardinals have to be unimpressed with their overtime victory over a Colts team that's in disarray without Andrew Luck. - Srinivasan22. Los Angeles ChargersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan24th21st20th23rdPrevious Rank: 21stYounghoe Koo was one of the best stories entering the year, but two missed kicks with the game on the line just won't cut it. - Srinivasan23. Jacksonville JaguarsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan26th23rd22nd22ndPrevious Rank: 22ndThe dominant pass-rush from Week 1 disappeared in the blowout loss to the Titans and Blake Bortles looked far more Blake Bortles-y. A trip to London awaits, though the change of scenery rarely helps the Jaguars. - Browne24. Los Angeles RamsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan22nd24th23rd24thPrevious Rank: 25thTodd Gurley looks like he's regained his 2015 form again. Unfortunately, the rest of his teammates seem to be lagging behind. - Srinivasan25. New Orleans SaintsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan23rd26th24th25thPrevious Rank: 23rdNew Orleans, at 0-2, isn't dead yet. But a Week 3 loss to Carolina will effectively end the Saints' season, and could signal the end of an era. - Browne26. Buffalo BillsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan25th25th26th27thPrevious Rank: 26thSean McDermott has quickly assembled a good-enough defense to not get blown out of games, though it may be a while before the offense scores enough points for another win. - Sanderson27. Cleveland BrownsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan27th28th27th26thPrevious Rank: 27thHey, the Browns are road favorites for the first time since 2012! The upcoming stretch against the Colts, Bengals, and Jets represents their best shot at victory. - McClymont28. San Francisco 49ersBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan29th29th28th28thPrevious Rank: 31stFor a team that's amid an obvious rebuild, the 49ers' defense put up an impressive showing against the Seahawks, only to fall short. Two steps forward, one step back. - Srinivasan29. Cincinnati BengalsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan30th27th29th31stPrevious Rank: 28thMarvin Lewis' 15-year tenure looks like it's coming to an end. Fans are calling for his head and that of QB Andy Dalton. - McClymont30. Indianapolis ColtsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan28th30th30th30thPrevious Rank: 30thThe Colts looked marginally improved in Week 2, but it was all for nothing due to Chuck Pagano's late-game ineptitude. Even if Andrew Luck returns, Indy won't move forward until a change is made at head coach. - Browne31. Chicago BearsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan31st31st31st29thPrevious Rank: 29thDo they keep playing Mike Glennon or let Mitch Trubisky take a knife to a gun fight? Either way, it'll get worse before it gets better in Chicago. - McClymont32. New York JetsBrowneMcClymontSandersonSrinivasan32nd32nd32nd32ndPrevious Rank: 32ndJust start looking for the positives, Jets fans. At least the team scored 20 points this week. That might be something. - SandersonCopyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens learned a valuable lesson in the laws of social media Tuesday.When you tweet something out, people will screenshot it and keep it forever.

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith isn't going anywhere anytime soon, as the NFLPA selection committee voted 14-0 to unanimously re-elect the 53-year-old, NFLPA president Eric Winston announced Tuesday."After a comprehensive and professional process in line with our Constitution, the NFLPA selection committee has unanimously selected DeMaurice Smith to continue in the role as our executive director. Congratulations to De and we know there is more work to be done," Winston said.Smith also released a statement, expressing his gratitude to the committee for showing faith in his leadership."This union is centered on player leadership," Smith said. "I am proud of their commitment, humbled by their trust in me and honored to serve. There is more work to be done."The terms of Smith's re-election will run for the next three seasons, according to Jim Trotter of ESPN, which also aligns with the final year of the NFL's current collective bargaining agreement.Smith has held the position of executive director for the NFLPA since Mar. 15, 2009, at which time he was also elected unanimously.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

theScore's Justin Boone is coming off his fourth top-10 finish in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition. Follow the links below to see his early rankings for Week 3.Updated rankings (including PPR) will be released Thursday, with the final version coming down Sunday morning.Standard

The Miami Dolphins added some depth at linebacker, announcing Tuesday they acquired Stephone Anthony from the New Orleans Saints.The Saints will receive a 2018 fifth-round pick in return, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports, citing a source.The move comes hours after the Dolphins announced they suspended linebacker Lawrence Timmons indefinitely after reportedly going AWOL prior to the team's game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.The 25-year-old Anthony has yet to see the field this season, and has recorded 82 total tackles along with two forced fumbles and one interception in 26 games over the previous two seasons.Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL season is only two weeks old, but when you're a highly-paid free agent with big expectations, that's enough time to either win over your new team or get hit with the 'bust' label.Here are five franchises likely having second thoughts about their major free-agent addition:New York GiantsRegret: WR Brandon MarshallAs often is the case with a free agent that's hyped as the final puzzle piece to a unit that's close to greatness, the reality has fallen far short of expectations for the Giants and Marshall.The six-time Pro Bowler, with his size, physicality, and red-zone skills, was supposed to be the perfect compliment to Odell Beckham Jr. Instead, he's caught just two passes in two games with Beckham ailing and the offense struggling - the exact situation the Giants hoped to avoid by signing him.Marshall still has time to recover, but it appears that his 50-catch drop-off from 2015 to 2016 was no fluke. The veteran pass-catcher looks close to done.Chicago BearsRegret: QB Mike GlennonThe Bears inking Mike Glennon to a deal worth $15 million a season was questionable at the time, though it was understandable because Chicago had no other options on the roster.But after giving up a king's ransom to move up for Mitchell Trubisky in the draft, and with the rookie outperforming the veteran during the preseason, the decision to stay with Glennon as starter reeked of Chicago sticking with its original plan solely to justify handing out such a massive contract.Two losses and a three-turnover game later, the Bears' front office and head coach John Fox will soon be forced to hand over the reins to the kid, and also somehow try and explain to ownership why Glennon earned $18.5 million in guaranteed money for a handful of forgettable starts.Minnesota VikingsRegret: RB Latavius MurrayAnointing Dalvin Cook a star after two games is premature, but the rookie has been the Vikings' primary back for a reason. He's looked every bit as electric as he did in college, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt.Murray, meanwhile, only has played nine snaps this season, though he's working his way back to 100 percent after an offseason ankle injury. Still, there's no way Murray supplants Cook, and with Jerick McKinnon the preferred option on third down, the free-agent addition will likely be a $5-million backup this season.In fairness to Minnesota, it appears the team foresaw that Murray might be nothing more than a stopgap starter. The Vikings can cut him after 2017 with only a $1.2-million dead cap hit. Having a stud like Cook should also more than soften the blow of Murray being a disappointment.Cleveland BrownsRegret: WR Kenny BrittThe Browns allowed Terrelle Pryor to walk in free agency and replaced him with Britt, who miraculously put up over 1,000 yards while catching passes from Jared Goff and Case Keenum.Cleveland appeared uneasy with Pryor's mental makeup, but all it's achieved is swapping out one receiver with a questionable work ethic for another, and for a far steeper price.Britt has produced just two catches for 15 yards over two games after signing a four-year, $32.5-million contract, has looked openly uninterested on some plays, and was out-snapped, and out-played, by 2016 fifth-rounder Rashard Higgins in Week 2.Any chance you want a do-over, Cleveland?Carolina PanthersRegret: LT Matt KalilThe Panthers were desperate to improve their offensive line and better protect franchise quarterback Cam Newton this offseason. They must have been, it's the only explanation for why they dropped $55.5 million over five years on Kalil, a former first-rounder who has never come close to living up to his pre-draft hype.In Week 1, facing a unimposing San Francisco 49ers defensive front, Newton was mostly kept clean by his offensive line. However, that changed in Week 2, with the Buffalo Bills going at Kalil all game long and sacking Newton six total times and hitting him another seven.The Panthers chalked it up to a lack of chemistry between Kalil and Newton, but the left tackle is just playing at his usual level. Carolina still has the same problems on the offensive line and a lot less change in the bank.(Photos courtesy: Action Images)Copyright © 2017 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.