Jordan Love said he's spoken with Aaron Rodgers since the Green Bay Packers traded their former franchise icon to the New York Jets."Yeah, we talked after the trade," the 24-year-old quarterback said during a Wednesday press conference. "It was kinda just, 'Wish you the best going forward,' and he wished me the best, and he's always there for me if I need anything, if I have any questions or anything."Love added: "I'm always just grateful to be around him."Selected by the Packers in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Love spent three seasons as Rodgers' teammate. Love reflected on what he learned from Rodgers during that stretch."Watching the confidence he has, watching how he operates every day, how quickly he makes calls and is able to process information," he said. "How well he knows his system. All those little things. It's good to see it from someone who's been doing it for a long time."Green Bay drafted Love to be Rodgers' successor under center, but the veteran started playing some of the best football of his career the following season.Rodgers won back-to-back MVP awards in 2021 and 2022 before signing a three-year, $150-million contract extension with the Packers last offseason."I'll admit, I think the hardest time was when he re-signed the contract last year," Love said. "It was kinda like, 'OK, well, where do we go from here?'"The Packers traded the 39-year-old Rodgers to the Jets in April after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018, opening the door for Love to take over as Green Bay's starting quarterback."It's exciting ... I think I can kinda step up and be a little more vocal and things like that, knowing I'm the guy," Love said.Love filled in for an injured Rodgers in Week 12 last season, throwing for 113 yards and one touchdown. He's only started one NFL game in his career, doing so in 2021 against the Kansas City Chiefs.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Houston Texans are finalizing a three-year, $36-million extension with offensive lineman Shaq Mason, his agent told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

The NFL will unveil its 2023 season schedule Thursday. While we already know which matchups to expect, knowing exactly when each one takes place is helpful when it comes to betting win totals. After all, rest advantages and letdown spots can wreak havoc on a team's fortunes.With rosters somewhat solidified following free agency and the draft, the schedule reveal will allow the astute NFL bettor to use season win total markets as somewhat reliable indicators of the betting market's overall sentiments about each team. Before that happens, let's re-examine the landscape.For ease of use, we'll deploy a rating system scoring each team out of 100 and maintain that system throughout the season. To begin, we'll use the median win total prescribed by the market and apply that win percentage to create each team's first rating:AFC Regular Season Win totalsTEAMRSW (Over odds)RATINGChiefs11.5 (-135)69Bengals11.5 (-105)68Bills10.5 (-140)65Jaguars10.5 (+120)59Jets9.5 (-130)57Ravens9.5 (-125)57Chargers9.5 (-115)57Dolphins9.5 (+100)56Browns9.5 (+120)53Broncos8.5 (+100)50Steelers8.5 (+100)49Patriots7.5 (-125)46Titans7.5 (+100)44Raiders7.5 (+120)44Colts6.5 (-125)40Texans5.5 (-135)34The Chiefs project as a team in the high 60s, but two alterations are necessary. Since Kansas City is -135 to go over 11.5, we've adjusted its rating to something of an 11.75-win team rather than an 11.5-win team.Remember, a season win total is the prescribed median result for a team in the coming campaign. Hindering the Chiefs in their efforts to reach 12 wins is the fact that they play in the AFC West - arguably the NFL's toughest division. In fact, combining the win totals for every team in the AFC West yields 37 wins - almost 9% above .500. We don't mind boosting the Chiefs' rating by 9%, since this is a comparison to an average NFL team. With those two factors accounted for, the Chiefs' first rating goes from 67 to 73.The AFC South, meanwhile, is considered the weakest division in the conference, with its teams totaling 30 projected wins. That's just 88% of 34 wins - the average total for four randomly selected teams.The Chiefs had the highest actual win total last year; if we'd used the following formula to create a point spread between the 13-win Chiefs (76) and the NFL's worst team - the 3-13-1 Texans (20) - what would the projected point spread be?In the NFL, we won't see a point spread of more than four touchdowns, so we use a maximum point spread of 28 points. Simply convert a team's rating out of 100 into a decimal number and multiply it by 28 for a point value.RATING(*28)PT. DIFF.Texans.20 x 285.5Chiefs.76 x 2821.5That equals out to a 16-point spread. Next, add two points for home-field advantage: Kansas City would be -18 at home and -14 in Houston. Sure enough, in Week 15, the Chiefs closed -14 on the road against the Texans.It's worth remembering that these win totals will change throughout the offseason, particularly when serious bettors attack this market with higher limits closer to the start of the campaign. Still, with schedule leaks already happening, we can use season win total markets to project the point spread for every game this coming season.Matt Russell is the lead betting analyst for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints are signing tight end Foster Moreau to a three-year, $12-million deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Moreau announced that he was stepping away from football in March after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma during a physical with the Saints as part of a free-agent visit.Moreau has been cleared and expects to play this season, Schefter reports.Moreau was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the then-Oakland Raiders. He played in 61 games for the franchise before becoming a free agent this offseason. The 26-year-old has hauled in 91 receptions for 1,107 yards and 12 touchdowns for his career.Despite the new city, Moreau will be catching passes from a familiar face. Former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr joined the Saints this offseason on a four-year, $150-million contract.The Saints' tight end room currently includes Juwan Johnson, Miller Forristall, Lucas Krull, and undrafted rookie Joel Wilson. Do-it-all weapon Taysom Hill is also listed at tight end on the team's official site.New Orleans has been busy at the position this offseason. The Saints added Moreau; signed Johnson to a two-year, $12-million extension; and traded Adam Trautman to the Denver Broncos, among other moves.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales isn't in a rush to name a starting quarterback for Week 1.That quarterback room includes Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, and John Wolford"If Kyle would have had more opportunities, you know, I'd love to see what would happen to those," Canales said, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. "So I don't think we need to rush to make any decisions."The Buccaneers selected Trask 64th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Trask, 25, has only appeared in one game in his career, completing three of nine attempts for 23 yards."(Mayfield's) been told no enough times where I can feel the hunger that he has for wanting to reestablish himself as a starter and to really have the type of career he envisioned," Canales added, per Stroud.Tampa Bay signed Mayfield to a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million in March. The former No. 1 overall pick has completed 61.4% of his passes for 16,288 yards, 102 touchdowns, and 64 interceptions in 72 career games."What's cool about (Mayfield) is he's got a ton of game experience," Canales said per the team's Twitter account. "So there's a lot of conversations happening about things that he did or saw or did this in games. With Kyle, what's cool is you do see, just talking about being Tom (Brady) for two years, you see his tempo and control in his drop mimicking a guy that was the greatest of all time."The team added veteran backup Wolford on Tuesday, signing him as a free agent after he spent several years with the Los Angeles Rams."(Wolford) walks in as the smartest guy in the room Day 1. He's really dialed in ... he's played games and he really knows our system. There's a lot of good carryover from what they did at the Rams to what we were doing the last two years in Seattle. So it's a great room."Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL is returning to Germany, with two games scheduled in Frankfurt for the first time, the league announced Wednesday.The Miami Dolphins will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. ET in Frankfurt; it'll be the first game star wide receiver Tyreek Hill plays against his former team.The following week, the Indianapolis Colts will face the New England Patriots on Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. ET at Frankfurt Stadium.Three games are scheduled in London, with Jacksonville set to become the first team to play back-to-back international games.The Jaguars will play the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 and the Buffalo Bills at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Oct. 8. The Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans will travel to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a Week 6 matchup on Oct. 15.Last season was the first time the NFL played a regular-season game in Germany, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks clashing in Munich.All 32 teams must play at least one international game every eight years under the new 17-game regular-season format.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed can't wait to face Tyreek Hill and prove the Miami Dolphins wide receiver wrong this season."Tyreek (has) been talking a lot of trash, himself, this year. He talking about coming back to the Arrowhead. We (are) going to show him, though, when he gets there," Sneed said Tuesday, according to Coral Smith of NFL.com.Sneed's comments come weeks after Hill said he'll be the Chiefs' "worst enemy" when they face off at Arrowhead Stadium in 2023. Kansas City traded Hill, its top wide receiver for years, to the Dolphins during the 2022 offseason as part of a blockbuster deal. The 29-year-old's return to Arrowhead is one of the most anticipated games of the season."I don't really get into it, but I take notes on what he said. I see it," Sneed added. "I (have) been on the internet, and I see what he's saying. We'll see once he comes to the Arrowhead."Hill, a seven-time Pro Bowler, racked up 6,630 receiving yards and 56 touchdown catches in 91 appearances with the Chiefs while helping Kansas City win Super Bowl LIV. He had an immediate impact on the Dolphins last year, catching 119 passes for 1,710 yards and seven TDs.Sneed is entering his fourth season with Kansas City. The 26-year-old posted his best NFL campaign in 2022, setting career highs with 108 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and 3.5 sacks to go along with three interceptions. He played every defensive snap of the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in February.NFL fans won't have to wait much longer to find out when Hill will return to Kansas City. The league is announcing its full schedule for the 2023 regular season on Thursday.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions are in no rush to see what quarterback Hendon Hooker can do in the NFL.Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently said the team doesn't plan to play Hooker - whom Detroit drafted in the third round - as a rookie in 2023."This really is just a redshirt year for him," Campbell said on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast. "He's got to get this leg right first, then he'll learn under Jared (Goff), and let's see what happens. If he can eventually become your (QB2), or maybe down the road later on it's more than that. But it's going to be a long time."Hooker turned heads at Tennessee last year but suffered a torn ACL in November. However, the 25-year-old is expected to be available to play by September."I'll get cleared 100% by Sept. 1," Hooker recently told The Athletic's Jeff Howe.In addition to the major knee injury, many experts pointed to Hooker's age as a potential concern for the passer prior to the 2023 NFL Draft. He'll turn 26 next January. However, Campbell doesn't see any issues with that."We did go into this offseason saying that we wanted to bring in some competition at quarterback," Campbell said. "We didn't know exactly where that might be, who that would be at the time, but we did like Hooker. We knew he was coming off the injury, but there was something about him that was appealing."He's very mature, he looks the part, he's got a big arm. He's just got to learn to play in the NFL. But he's a pro now, and I like the fact that he was older. We all kind of liked the fact that he was older. I think you want your quarterback to be more mature."Goff, who's started the last two seasons for Detroit, put together a strong season in 2022, passing for 4,438 yards and 29 touchdowns against just seven interceptions. The 28-year-old has two years left on his contract.Detroit's quarterback depth chart also currently features veteran Nate Sudfeld and rookie Adrian Martinez, who signed with the team as an undrafted free agent.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The betting market for this season's Defensive Rookie of the Year is fairly similar to the draft order, unlike last season when No. 1 pick Travon Walker wasn't the favorite.The DROY market also differs from that of the Offensive Rookie of the Year, where none of the four quarterbacks that teams jockeyed for is the favorite.Defensive Rookie of the Year oddsPLAYERODDSWill Anderson+375Jalen Carter+750Tyree Wilson+800Devon Witherspoon+900Christian Gonzalez+900Lukas Van Ness+1300Emmanuel Forbes+1500Brian Branch+2000Deonte Banks+2000Felix Anudike-Uzomah+2000Jack Campbell+2000Nolan Smith+2000Calijah Kancey+2500Drew Sanders+2500Joey Porter Jr.+2500Myles Murphy+2500Will McDonald IV+2500B.J. Ojulari+3000Bryan Breese+3000Keion White+3000Kelee Ringo+3000Trenton Simpson+3000Cam Smith+4000Mazi Smith+4000Top favorite pick: Tyree Wilson (+800)Leading up to the draft, there was some buzz that Wilson might be the first defensive player off the board. The intrigue of the best pure pass-rusher didn't overwhelm the Texans, who used their risky trade up to select the safer player in Will Anderson Jr.However, when it comes to betting, we're here for the highest upside. Our pick can't just be pretty good - he needs to have a bigger season than every other first-year player.Maxx Crosby is awesome, but Chandler Jones' one massive game in each of the last two seasons leaves room for improvement. Wilson might be better suited to taking advantage of the attention Crosby gets from opposing protections, and if he can match Aidan Hutchinson's 9.5 sacks from 2022, he'll have a better chance of fending off a flashy cornerback in a big market.Mid-tier contender: Deonte Banks (+2000)Banks was relatively anonymous coming out of Maryland, and three other corners were selected ahead of him. But the media will make the new Giants player a household name if it sees an opportunity to create another star. Sauce Gardner did the unthinkable last year by winning the DROY with just two interceptions. Leading the league in passes defended has never gotten so much attention.For the longest time, a rookie cornerback couldn't get enough attention to top some of the big first-year sack leaders and tacklers. Now one has won DROY three times in the last eight years. The other first-round cornerbacks might be better or have longer careers, but Banks is just as likely as Devon Witherspoon, Emmanuel Forbes, and Christian Gonzalez to have a standout season - and he comes at a better payout.Long shot of interest: Cam Smith (+4000)It turns out I like the Dolphins' draft more than I thought I would. After taking a new Dolphin as a long-shot bet to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, I'm now looking at Smith on the defensive side of the ball. If the South Carolina second-round cornerback gets the number of balls thrown his way that one would expect when lining up on the opposite side of new addition Jalen Ramsey, he'll have ample opportunity to be the instinctive ball hawk scouts project him to be. With some splashy plays, he's sure to get voters' attention.Matt Russell is the lead betting analyst for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Damar Hamlin will use the $10 million in donations he received following his on-field collapse in January to fund his nonprofit, the Chasing M's Foundation, the Buffalo Bills defensive back said Monday."We have been very deliberate and intentional about taking our time to set my charity up properly," Hamlin said in a statement to Thalia Beaty of the Associated Press. "I'm excited to begin sharing news about programs we are creating to impact a generation of youth and give back to others."Chasing M's mission is to support "the aspirations of youth and community members through sports, education" and other activities and "promote health and safety in sports through CPR and AED training," according to Beaty.Hamlin originally set up a GoFundMe in 2020 to raise $2,500 for a charity toy drive. The campaign was flooded with donations after he suffered a cardiac arrest during the Bills' Jan. 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and it has raised more than $9 million to date. A second online fundraiser organized by The Giving Back Fund has raised nearly $1 million.Kelley Denny, a Chasing M's Foundation spokesperson, said Hamlin applied for a retroactive tax-exempt status for his charity in Pennsylvania last month.Hamlin, 24, received clearance in April to resume his football career and has been working out with the Bills.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2023 NFL Draft is in our rearview mirror, and a first look at how this year's rookie class will be used is still a few months away. Nevertheless, the markets for both Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year are up, and, as expected, they don't necessarily reflect the real-life order in which the players were selected.Offensive Rookie of the YearPLAYER ODDSBijan Robinson+300Bryce Young+450Jaxon Smith-Njigba+750C.J. Stroud+800Jahmyr Gibbs+900Anthony Richardson+1000Jordan Addison+1800Quentin Johnston+2000Zay Flowers+2000Jalin Hyatt+2500Will Levis+2500Zach Charbonnet+2500Josh Downs+3000Cedric Tillman+4000Dalton Kincaid+4000Devon Achane+4000Hendon Hooker+4000Michael Mayer+4000Rashee Rice+4000Roschon Johnson+4000Tyjae Spears+4000Others listed at theScore Bet at 50-1 or longerTop favorite pick: Bryce Young (+450)Bijan Robinson was the first non-quarterback offensive player to be selected - a modern rarity for running backs. The Falcons picking the Texas tailback that high suggests he'll get ample usage for a team that ranked just behind the Eagles in carries per game and second to the Bears in rushing play percentage.While that path is obvious, and non-quarterbacks have won OROY back-to-back years, this is still an award that the new quarterbacks get first crack at with voters. Rookie signal-callers didn't get much run in 2022, so a good season for a quarterback will be that much more notable this coming season.One element in trading up from the ninth slot - as the Panthers did - is that Carolina isn't as bad as a team usually awarded the top choice. Young - the 2021 Heisman winner and a contender for the award last year - isn't merely a nominal first overall pick talent-wise and now gets to work with Frank Reich. There's also no real reason he shouldn't start all 17 games, barring injury.Mid-tier contender: Quentin Johnston (+2000)With Keenan Allen and Mike Williams back on board for 2023, you might wonder why the Chargers burned their first-round pick on a wide receiver (and added Johnston's TCU receiver teammate Derius Davis in the fourth round). But the writing is on the wall for each incumbent's health; Allen missed almost half of last season, and Williams left two of his 13 games very early.This is almost certainly the last chance for both Allen and Williams to prove their availability, and NFL players rarely get healthier throughout their careers. Johnston lined up all over the field at TCU, and now he'll catch passes from Justin Herbert - well-accustomed to spreading the ball around - in a Kellen Moore-called offense. Moore's Cowboys offense heavily featured all three top receiving options last season.Long shot of interest: Devon Achane (+4000)Quick - who's your favorite Dolphins' ball carrier to start in fantasy football the last five seasons? Raheem Mostert? Myles Gaskin? Salvon Ahmed? Frank Gore? Ryan Fitzpatrick, the 2019 Dolphins' rushing leader?The point is: The Dolphins' primary tailback spot is very much up for grabs. Achane, the third-round pick from Texas A&M, was an explosive runner against high-level SEC competition. He ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and should get a shot at carrying the ball in what could be one of the league's most devastating offenses. A 1200-yard season in Miami - the first 1000-yard Dolphin rusher since 2016 - would be enough to get some serious attention from Rookie of the Year voters.Matt Russell is the lead betting analyst for theScore. If there's a bad beat to be had, Matt will find it. Find him on Twitter @mrussauthentic.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb believes the sky is the limit for his team's offense."Can't really put a ceiling on us," Lamb said, according to the Cowboys' website. "As you can tell, we can score from anywhere, quite honestly. We just have to put it together."The Cowboys' offense will look different in 2023. Head coach Mike McCarthy will handle play-calling duties, which he has not done since 2018, and Brian Schottenheimer is the team's new offensive coordinator after the departure of Kellen Moore.Quarterback Dak Prescott will also have different personnel around him after the Cowboys added wide receiver Brandin Cooks via trade and tight end Luke Schoonmaker in the draft. Dallas also released Ezekiel Elliot, opening the door for running back Tony Pollard to carry the load on the ground.Lamb accounted for 35% of all Cowboys receiving yards last season, with no other wide receiver totaling over 560 yards. The 24-year-old had 107 receptions for 1,359 yards and nine touchdowns last season.Dallas' offense finished fourth in points per game in 2022.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay warned NFL teams interested in trying to talk quarterback Andrew Luck out of retirement that doing so "would be a clear violation of the league's tampering policy."Irsay's tweet Sunday came hours after ESPN's John Keim reported that the Washington Commanders phoned Luck during the 2022 offseason.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Given the rate at which injuries strike the running back position, knowing who's next in line for carries is critical for fantasy owners.Not all backup rushers are created equal. And though the league-winning potential of players like Alexander Mattison and AJ Dillon appears obvious, many second-string ball carriers don't get the respect they deserve in fantasy drafts.Here's how we rank the top reserve tailbacks, broken down into tiers and based on their fantasy value:Co-starter/Overqualified backupRkBackupTeam1David MontgomeryDET

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is excited about the team's offense with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson under center."(Richardson) reminds me of Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson," Taylor recently said, according to Horseshoe Huddle's Justin Melo. "Looking at the size component, you'd throw Cam Newton in there as well. He's a physical threat."Taylor added: "As long as he comes in willing to absorb the information, it's going to get real scary out there on the field for opposing defenses."Indianapolis struggled offensively last year, ranking 30th in points scored while starting three different quarterbacks. The Colts, who've started eight QBs over the last five seasons, went 4-12-1 in 2022 and missed the playoffs for the second straight season. They drafted Richardson fourth overall this year."I'm letting Richardson know that I'm here, and I have his back no matter what the case may be," Taylor said. "Whether that means running (run-pass options), in pass protection, or if he needs somebody as an outlet in the passing game. It could just mean me being efficient in the run game for him."We're all here to help out whoever starts at quarterback for us. That's how we're designing this offense. Specifically with Richardson as a rookie, we need to make sure this is a comfortable environment for him."Taylor is looking to bounce back after an injury-plagued 2022. The 24-year-old, who led the league with 2,171 scrimmage yards and 20 total touchdowns in 2021, missed six games last year due to an ankle injury. He finished the campaign with 861 yards (4.5 per carry) and four touchdowns on the ground, down from 1,811 (5.5 per attempt) and 18 scores the year before.The one-time Pro Bowler said he's optimistic he'll put his game back on the right track."I had to attack the rehab process," he said. "It was really my first time going through such an injury that sidelined me."The Wisconsin product added: "This is a physical sport, and injuries are unfortunately going to happen. What really matters is how you respond. ... It's about being detailed throughout the rehab and recovery process."The Colts' offense will look significantly different in 2023. In addition to Richardson's arrival and the return of Taylor, Indianapolis hired former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as head coach.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair said that neither he nor his wife, Hannah McNair, pressured his team's front office to draft quarterback C.J. Stroud.In the aftermath of the draft, there was speculation that the McNairs coerced general manager Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans to draft a quarterback after the club posted a 3-13-1 record in 2022. Houston's owner felt compelled to set the record straight on Monday."Hannah and I don't make the picks. We'll make it clear there," Cal McNair said, according to ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime. "We have a great group of scouts led by Nick (Caserio) and (director of college scouting) James Liipfert, and they did a lot of work on the draft board, and then they followed that on draft day, and they moved up when they saw the value was there and moved back."Houston selected Stroud second overall in April's draft. The team then traded up with the Arizona Cardinals, sending them the No. 12 and No. 33 overall picks and a 2024 first-round pick in order to take defensive end Will Anderson Jr. at No. 3.McNair says that he's pleased with the moves the team has made in an effort to be more competitive ahead of next season. Houston posted a 11-39-1 mark over the past three years."Well, I think you just have to look at the roster, and I think it's a better roster this year," he said, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com.McNair also stated that it's up to Stroud and the Texans' coaching staff to determine whether the 21-year-old will be ready to start in his rookie campaign next season. "He'll earn his spot wherever that is, and he'll feel like he's earned it," the owner said.Stroud is expected to be the future of the Texans' offense under rookie head coach Ryans. Houston is aiming to improve an offensive unit that ranked 31st in points per game (17) and total yards per contest (283.5) last season. The Ohio State product will join Davis Mills and Case Keenum among Houston's quarterbacks in 2023.Stroud passed for 8,123 yards with 85 touchdowns to 12 interceptions during his collegiate career with the Buckeyes. He was named a Heisman Trophy finalist twice before entering the draft.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has high hopes for wide receiver Kadarius Toney next season."He's predominately been a guy that is a slot receiver, returner, runner - a gadget guy if you will - but I don't know if there is a limit on his game because he has a vertical game," Veach said, per ESPN's Adam Teicher."The sky is the limit for him," Veach added.For the second consecutive offseason, the Chiefs will look to establish a new No. 1 wide receiver. Kansas City traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster deal in 2022 and most recently let JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman walk in free agency.The Chiefs acquired Toney last October by sending a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick to the New York Giants. Toney, a 2021 first-rounder, hauled in 41 receptions for 420 yards but was unable to find the end zone during his Giants tenure. New York opted to part with the Florida product after he appeared in just 12 games due to a series of injuries.Toney recorded 14 receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns with the Chiefs despite missing three games due to a hamstring injury. He hauled in a five-yard touchdown to help the Chiefs secure a 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII."We have a lot of high hopes for him. He was a first-round pick for a reason. There's a reason why we traded for him, and we felt like he was first-round talent," Veach said.While All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce remains a favorite target in the passing game for Patrick Mahomes, the reigning MVP is optimistic that Toney can stay healthy and emerge as a key weapon in the offense."With Kadarius, I think you saw what the upside this last year of how special of a talent he can be," Mahomes said. "To have him in that offense another year, have him working with coach (Andy) Reid and how we practice and training camp, I think it'll have his body in the best shape that you can possibly be in to go out there and be healthy all season long."Kansas City's receiving depth chart also consists of Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Richie James, and Justin Watson. The Chiefs selected wideout Rashee Rice in the second round last month.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh sent a message to offensive tackle Mekhi Becton.Saleh recently declared an open competition at both of New York's tackle positions, saying the Jets will play their best five offensive linemen this season, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post.But the comments apparently didn't sit well with Becton, whom the Jets moved to right tackle for the first time in his NFL career during the 2022 offseason before he suffered a season-ending knee injury in August.On Saturday, Becton posted in a since-deleted tweet, "I. Am. A. Left. Tackle!!!"Saleh said the fourth-year lineman can play left tackle as long as he earns it."Go earn the left tackle," Saleh said Saturday, according to SNY. "Competition."With the Jets open to playing any of their versatile tackles in 2023, Becton will likely have to compete with Duane Brown, Max Mitchell, Billy Turner, and Cedric Ogbuehi for the two OT spots.Becton, the 11th overall pick in 2020, played 14 games at left tackle as a rookie. Knee injuries have since limited the Louisville product to only one appearance. With Becton sidelined, George Fant and Mitchell logged snaps at right tackle for the Jets last season, while Brown played at the left tackle position.

It's safe to say Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is impressed with what he's seen from quarterback Justin Fields so far this year."As we evaluated Justin from last year, I think the growth from where everybody viewed the guy and the way the team viewed the guy to where he was at this time last year, to where he is now, I think he's just light years ahead of where he was, and I feel like he has a ton more to grow going forward," Getsy recently said, according to Josh Schrock of NBC Sports."We're excited to try to get the best out of him moving forward and keep working toward where we think he can go."After an unimpressive 2021 rookie campaign, Fields turned heads last year, rushing for 1,143 yards (7.1 per carry) and eight touchdowns. However, he didn't do enough to prove himself as a passer, finishing 2022 with a 60.4% completion rate to go along with 2,242 yards and 17 touchdown passes against 11 interceptions in 15 games. He posted an 85.2 passer rating and was sacked a league-high 55 times.Chicago strongly addressed its group of receivers and offensive line this offseason, acquiring star wideout D.J. Moore via trade with the Carolina Panthers and drafting offensive tackle Darnell Wright 10th overall. The Bears also signed right guard Nate Davis in free agency and selected speedy wide receiver Tyler Scott in the fourth round.Getsy, who joined Chicago last year, said Fields got better in 2022 as the season progressed, and he hopes the third-year passer will keep improving as a passer now with a bolstered supporting cast around him."You're just talking purely completions and purely yards, right?" Getsy said when asked why he believes Fields will improve as a passer. "The yards that he ran for, a third of those came off of pass plays where he scrambled that he decided to run. That's an element that we're fortunate to have with him in that position. Then it goes to everything, right? Getting the team around him better, and us all being together for another year and the continuity that we have and the communication that he and I have."Getsy continued: "We're hoping to build off of all that stuff. I think any time you can be together with somebody and keep that consistency there's going to be growth."The Bears - who went 3-14 last year and haven't made the playoffs since 2020 - drafted Fields 11th overall in 2021.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur already likes what he's seeing from Jordan Love as the quarterback continues to develop ahead of his first season as the club's starter."Just watching him last year. I think Jordan's made some huge strides," LaFleur said Saturday, according to Brenna White of NFL.com. "I really do, and I think a lot of it is a credit to Tom (Clement, quarterbacks coach), and just, he knows how to train these guys. He knows how to drill them, and he's very, very consistent. He doesn't sugarcoat anything. He just is matter of fact, and I think there's no doubt."Clements is enjoying his second stint in Green Bay after working with the organization from 2006-16. He returned to the franchise last season following two years as an assistant with the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-20.LaFleur said Clements' return last campaign provided a huge boost to Love, who's tasked with leading the offense after the Packers traded four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets last month."I asked Jordan after the season how he felt about him, and he said he loved Tom and thought he did a helluva job helping him, you know, develop over the course of the year," LaFleur said.Earlier this week, Love signed a one-year extension reportedly worth up to $22.5 million with $13.5 million fully guaranteed. The Utah State product has thrown for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions in 10 games, including one start, through his first three NFL seasons.Green Bay has tried to bolster the weapons around Love ahead of the 2023 season, drafting receivers Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, and Grant DuBose last month. The trio joins a wideout depth chart featuring Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen says he wanted to spend his entire career with the Minnesota Vikings, but he'll instead continue in Carolina."I think there are like two sides of it," Thielen told the "Daily Delivery" podcast this week when discussing his release. "It was a bummer. I didn't want to leave Minnesota. I wanted to end my career there. Obviously, that would be the perfect fairy-tale way to do it, right? But that's not reality. I'm so thankful for that organization, (general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah), and (head coach Kevin O'Connell) and the staff. The way they handled this throughout the process was first-class."The 32-year-old wideout has spent much of his life in Minnesota, being a native of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, and playing his college football at Minnesota State (formerly Mankato State).Thielen was released by the Vikings in March. He spent 10 years with the club after going undrafted."You know, it's really hard to explain the entire situation," Thielen said. "I don't think there was ever a point where I was unhappy with what I was doing. It was just pretty clear that they had a different vision for me than maybe I had for a way that I could help the team win games. There wasn't a wrong thing. There wasn't disrespect on either side. I think it was just time for both sides to move on."The veteran pass-catcher signed a three-year, $25-million deal with the Panthers after becoming a free agent. This season, he'll likely be catching passes from No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young, alongside fellow receivers DJ Chark, Terrace Marshall, and second-round pick Jonathan Mingo, among others."For me, you have to go prove it on the field every single day," the two-time Pro Bowler said. "You have to show you're not getting older and slowing down. ... This was just a great offseason for me. From the day the season was over, I was able to get back to training - get faster, stronger, and more explosive."Thielen recorded 534 receptions, 6,682 yards, and 55 touchdowns in 135 career games with the Vikings. Those marks rank third, fourth, and third, respectively, in Vikings history, trailing the likes of Randy Moss and Cris Carter.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

After criticizing Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's maturity in March, offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum has now said there's no bad blood between him and the signal-caller."There is no big deal," Beachum said Friday, according to Grant Gordon of NFL Network. "I think we're grown men in an NFL locker room. I don't think there's any hard feelings that comes from this."In an interview on the "Burns and Gambo" show earlier this offseason, Beachum said Murray needs to "grow up."Beachum re-signed with the Cardinals in free agency on a two-year deal, meaning he will protect Murray for the foreseeable future."I would expect that he would hold me accountable if I wasn't doing my job," Beachum said Friday. "So I think it's grown men that have to have grown-men conversations. That's part of this game."Murray is scheduled to miss the start of the season after tearing his ACL in December. Colt McCoy, David Blough, Jeff Driskel, and rookie Clayton Tune will compete to start the season at quarterback.With Murray's injury and the team starting over with a new general manager and head coach, the Cardinals are projected to be one of the weaker teams in the NFL next season. Some rumors suggest Arizona is shopping veterans DeAndre Hopkins and Budda Baker.Beachum isn't worried about the trade rumors surrounding some of Arizona's star players, though."I don't care about any of those things until we step into the field in September," Beachum said. "So everything that happens in the offseason is the offseason. That's what it is. Everybody has an opportunity to go their way, go do what they want to do."Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Aaron Rodgers has only been a member of the New York Jets for a little over a week, but he's already swept his new head coach off his feet."I've never been around a quarterback quite like him, personally," Robert Saleh said Friday, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. "He's practically another coach out there."Following lengthy negotiations with the Green Bay Packers, the Jets officially acquired Rodgers last week. The four-time league MVP has integrated well with his new team as he's already taken the field in voluntary workouts, which has caught Saleh's attention."You see a fire in his eyes," Saleh told reporters, including ESPN's Rich Cimini. "He's coming to win."New York will be banking on Rodgers returning the franchise to its winning ways. Despite a 6-3 start last season, the Jets missed the playoffs for the 12th straight year.Many familiar acquaintances surround Rodgers in New York. His former offensive coordinator, Nathaniel Hackett, will call plays, while ex-Packers receivers Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb signed as free agents.The Jets suffered with quarterback stability in 2022 as Zach Wilson, Joe Flacco, Mike White, and Chris Streveler all logged snaps under center.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer doesn't have a set date for when No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young will take the starting quarterback job."We're going to rely on our coaches - Jim Caldwell, Frank Reich, Thomas Brown - to decide when it's right," Fitterer said on "PFT PM" to Mike Florio. "We don't have a timeline."He continued: "We're not saying, 'Hey, this guy's gonna start the first game, or we're not going to play him at all this year.' When the time is right, or we felt like he's got enough of a mastery of the offense where he can go out and operate this and be successful, that's when he'll be out there."Fitterer added that veteran Andy Dalton, who was signed as a free agent, is the current starter."If Andy's the guy to start the season, and he's the starter right now heading into the season, then he'll be the guy," Fitterer explained. "When Bryce is ready, or Matt Corral is ready, whoever it may be, that'll be the time they go in. We say it's open competition, but Frank did say, 'Hey, Andy's, he's our guy right now.' He'll walk into the season as the starter, and then, as you know, the young guys compete underneath him, then they'll go in when they're ready."The Panthers moved up from the ninth overall pick to No. 1 to select Young. They sent the Chicago Bears a package that included two first-round picks, a pair of second-rounders, and wideout D.J. Moore.Young faced questions over his 5-foot-10 and 204-pound frame leading up to the draft. However, his stature didn't stop him from lighting up the scoreboards at Alabama. The rookie threw for 80 touchdowns to 12 interceptions in college and won the Heisman Trophy in 2021.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel has had enough of the Philadelphia Eagles and their fan base.Samuel reignited an ongoing beef with Philadelphia recently, describing the Eagles as his "most hated team right now" to Complex's Zion Olojede."All the trash talk coming from the Eagles fan base and the players, you just get tired of that," the 27-year-old said.The feud between the two sides stems from Philadelphia's victory over San Francisco in the NFC title game this year. Samuel previously said the 49ers would have won by double digits if quarterback Brock Purdy wasn't injured in the game and he hasn't changed his mind."We lost because we played with 10 people," Samuel said.Purdy was hurt early in the game and the Eagles steamrolled the 49ers 31-7. The defeat marked San Francisco's second straight NFC Championship Game loss. Samuel was held to minus-9 rushing yards on six carries and three receptions for 33 yards.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.This week, we look at where each team stands following the 2023 NFL Draft.1. Kansas City Chiefs Jay Biggerstaff / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 1We would've loved to see the Chiefs take a right tackle before Round 3, but first-round defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah and second-round receiver Rashee Rice are players who should help the reigning Super Bowl champs straight away.2. Philadelphia EaglesPost-FA rank: 2A few months removed from a Super Bowl appearance, Howie Roseman is building a squad that's capable of making multiple trips to the big game. Over the course of one weekend, Roseman drafted top prospects Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith while also acquiring running back D'Andre Swift. Not to mention, he also got Jalen Hurts' long-term future taken care of with a historic extension shortly before the draft.3. Cincinnati BengalsPost-FA rank: 3The Bengals are making sure their pipeline to compete stays loaded with young talent after another deep draft class. While other teams in the division also made big moves, Cincinnati remains the team to beat in the AFC North. The franchise's next order of business: Signing Joe Burrow to a well-deserved extension.4. San Francisco 49ersPost-FA rank: 4The 49ers didn't have a pick until Round 3, but they used their first selection on Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown, who recorded 10 interceptions in college. Despite low draft capital, San Francisco's roster is in fine shape. What's a bit murkier to project is the health and standing of its quarterback room.5. Buffalo Bills Michael Hickey / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 5It seems Buffalo heard complaints about its lack of a running game. The Bills beefed up their offensive line with the selection of Florida's O'Cyrus Torrence and with the free-agent additions of Connor McGovern and David Edwards. In the backfield, newcomers Damien Harris and Latavius Murray should complement James Cook and Nyheim Hines.6. New York JetsPost-FA rank: 9The fact that New York's 2023 draft class doesn't look as impressive as the club's 2022 haul shouldn't ruin the Jets' excitement here. With the Aaron Rodgers trade officially finalized, New York and its top-five defense head into the new season with Super Bowl aspirations.7. Dallas CowboysPost-FA rank: 7Dallas' 2023 draft strategy wasn't exactly what most experts predicted, but there's a lot to like, with Mazi Smith joining the defensive line and Luke Schoonmaker potentially taking over the No. 1 tight end role. Also, the Cowboys might have added an early fan favorite in Deuce Vaughn, a 5-foot-6 running back who's the son of one of the team's scouts.8. Miami DolphinsPost-FA rank: 6It's hard to get too excited about a draft class that features only four players. But one of the reasons Miami didn't have all of its picks this year was the big trades the team has made recently. That includes deals to acquire Tyreek Hill, Bradley Chubb, and, most recently, Jalen Ramsey.9. Los Angeles ChargersPost-FA rank: 8We were expecting a little more in the draft from a Chargers team on the cusp of contention with Justin Herbert under center. Yes, they did address needs by bringing in wideout Quentin Johnston and linebacker Daiyan Henley, but it remains to be seen if Johnston will be a good fit in this offense with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams still in the mix.10. Seattle Seahawks Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA rank: 12The Seahawks didn't end up taking a quarterback with the No. 5 pick, but Pete Carroll still walked away from Round 1 with arguably the most impressive haul. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon should be a nightmare for opposing offenses, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba gives Seattle a three-headed monster at wide receiver.11. New York GiantsPost-FA rank: 13For the second straight year, the Giants left the draft with a group of rookies that should have an impact on the team from Day 1. Brian Daboll helped N.Y. exceed expectations last year, and giving him more star power and individual talent this season will help prove this Giants team is no fluke.12. Baltimore RavensPost-FA rank: 16Not only is Lamar Jackson returning to Baltimore as the highest-paid NFL player ever, but the Ravens have also given him high-profile weapons in Odell Beckham Jr. and first-round pick Zay Flowers. Combine that with the return of Rashod Bateman, who played only six games last season, and the sky's the limit for Baltimore's offense.13. Jacksonville JaguarsPost-FA rank: 11How much did left tackle Cam Robinson getting suspended hours before Round 1 affect Jacksonville's draft strategy? Significantly, it appears, as the Jaguars used a first-round pick on offensive tackle Anton Harrison. But that still doesn't justify the Jags waiting until Round 4 to address their pressing needs on defense.14. Minnesota VikingsPost-FA rank: 10Despite some buzz about moving up for a dropping quarterback, the Vikings stood pat and instead added dynamic wideout Jordan Addison. He should instantly form a dangerous partnership with Justin Jefferson, but Minnesota has done little to address the future of the quarterback room aside from taking Jaren Hall in the fifth round. Don't forget: Kirk Cousins is entering the final year of his contract.15. Detroit Lions Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA rank: 15The problem isn't that the Lions added bad players, as Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes snatched up more than a few quality pieces in the draft. It's where they took them. Selecting a running back and a linebacker in Round 1 just isn't a good use of positional value. But of course, this will become a moot point if Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell become stars.16. Pittsburgh SteelersPost-FA rank: 17What an offseason it's been for Omar Khan. The Steelers general manager has had a busy few weeks, acquiring veteran receiver Allen Robinson and drafting offensive tackle Broderick Jones and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. After missing the postseason in 2023, Pittsburgh is gunning for a playoff spot.17. New Orleans SaintsPost-FA rank: 14Sometimes the best drafts aren't the most exciting. The Saints will be hoping that's the case with their 2023 class. After losing a ton of talent on the defensive side of the ball in free agency, New Orleans restocked the front seven with the selections of Bryan Bresee and Isaiah Foskey in Rounds 1 and 2.18. Cleveland BrownsPost-FA rank: 20For a team that didn't have first- or second-round selections, the Browns put together a pretty solid draft class. The arrival of third-round receiver Cedric Tillman, combined with the trade for wideout Elijah Moore in March, should give Deshaun Watson enough weapons to bounce back from an unimpressive 2022 season.19. Washington CommandersPost-FA rank: 18The Commanders are the fourth-best team in an NFC East that had three playoff teams in 2022. But Washington hopes to close the gap on Philly, Dallas, and New York after addressing its biggest needs - secondary and O-line - early in the draft. Picking corner Emmanuel Forbes at No. 16 ahead of Christian Gonzalez was one of the event's most questionable moves, though.20. New England Patriots David Eulitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 21The AFC East has taken a major step up, but the Patriots said, "Don't forget about us," with their draft haul. Both of their first two picks, Christian Gonzalez and Keion White, should get ample playing time and make a mark. Sixth-round receiver Kayshon Boutte has the potential to be a huge steal, too.21. Los Angeles RamsPost-FA rank: 22Les Snead is typically charitable when it comes to giving away draft picks. But not this year, as the Rams hoarded 14 selections. There's nothing wrong with that, though, as L.A. dives into a complete rebuild. With 14 selections, odds are that a few of their picks will pan out. Our money is on offensive lineman Steve Avila and defensive lineman Kobie Turner.22. Denver BroncosPost-FA rank: 19The Broncos only had five picks, and their first selection wasn't until pick No. 63. At least they added depth while addressing needs in the later rounds. Now all the franchise has to do is hope Sean Payton can find a way to bring back the old Russell Wilson.23. Las Vegas RaidersPost-FA rank: 23The Raiders entered the draft with major needs on both sides of the ball and addressed two of them by selecting edge rusher Tyree Wilson and tight end Michael Mayer. It's easy to see the difference with the new regime in charge. But the jury is still out on whether Las Vegas is good enough to compete in a stacked AFC West.24. Tampa Bay BuccaneersPost-FA rank: 26It's clear the Bucs are in the midst of a transition, going from Tom Brady to Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Until they find their quarterback of the future, it's hard to be high on Tampa Bay. However, the Bucs did a solid job getting necessary, long-term pieces with the selections of defensive lineman Calijah Kancey and guard Cody Mauch.25. Tennessee Titans Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 25It feels like the Titans are on the verge of a full roster rebuild, but they just aren't ready to pull the trigger on it. The arrival of first-round offensive lineman Peter Skoronski is important, as he should have an impact both short term with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback and long term with second-round pick Will Levis potentially under center.26. Carolina PanthersPost-FA rank: 28The Panthers got their guy in Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. The No. 1 overall pick has the keys to the franchise now, but it won't be a solo ride. Carolina has given him an offensive-minded coach in Frank Reich and a talented core, including second-round receiver Jonathan Mingo.27. Green Bay PackersPost-FA rank: 24The Aaron Rodgers era is over. While there's some irony in the Packers splurging on pass-catchers in the draft as soon as Rodgers is out of town, it was a wise move to load up on weapons for Jordan Love. Luke Musgrave and Tucker Kraft are two intriguing tight end prospects, while Jayden Reed was one of three receivers the Packers drafted. The immediate future may seem grim, but Green Bay had a solid draft.28. Atlanta FalconsPost-FA rank: 27The Falcons didn't just draft a running back in the first round; they took Bijan Robinson in the top 10. Luckily for them, the Texas product is one of the most thrilling backs to enter the NFL in recent memory. While Atlanta might not be a good football team in 2023, its offense should at least be exciting to watch, with Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London leading the way.29. Indianapolis ColtsPost-FA rank: 29Colts fans have reasons to be excited as the team kicks off a new era with quarterback Anthony Richardson. There are no guarantees Richardson - one of the most athletic college quarterbacks ever - will fully translate his talents to the next level, but first-year head coach Shane Steichen deserves the benefit of the doubt after helping build a solid offense also led by a dynamic quarterback in Philadelphia last year.30. Houston Texans Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA rank: 32They paid a steep price, but the Texans got franchise pieces on both sides of the ball in quarterback C.J. Stroud and pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr. Houston has been a long-term tenant in the league's basement, but with those two and new head coach DeMeco Ryans, better days should be coming soon.31. Chicago BearsPost-FA rank: 31Chicago has been all about improving Justin Fields' supporting cast. After landing a top weapon in D.J. Moore, the Bears used a first-round pick on offensive tackle Darnell Wright and later scooped up an interesting vertical threat in receiver Tyler Scott on Day 3. The club probably still needs more star power on both sides of the ball, but the Bears will be interesting to watch in 2023.32. Arizona CardinalsPost-FA rank: 30There's a lot of work to be done with the Cardinals, who have holes all over the roster. However, GM Monti Ossenfort has put Arizona on an upward trajectory after selecting Paris Johnson Jr. to protect Kyler Murray and acquiring a 2024 first-rounder from the Texans.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. 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The New York Giants signed defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to a four-year, $90-million contract extension with $60 million fully guaranteed, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Lawrence's deal makes him the third-highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL behind Aaron Donald and Jeffery Simmons.The 25-year-old Lawrence was scheduled to play the 2023 season on his fifth-year option, which was set at $12.4 million. The extension gives the Giants cap flexibility while locking up one of their better young players.This is the second significant contract extension New York general manager Joe Schoen has dished out this offseason after signing quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160-million deal in March.Lawrence was a first-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. The Giants used the pick they acquired in the Odell Beckham Jr. trade with the Cleveland Browns to draft Lawrence.The 2022 Pro Bowler has 213 tackles and 16.5 sacks in 64 career games.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Brandin Cooks knows a thing or two about catching passes from great quarterbacks, and the new Dallas Cowboys wide receiver is impressed with what he's seen from Dak Prescott so far this offseason."I've been around some great ones, and we've been throwing, and I've got to tell you, that guy can sling that ball," Cooks recently said of Prescott, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "I'm just excited to be able to get it going, no doubt. That's all I can say. He's special. ... There's a couple of guys I've been around that can lead a team, and the way that he's doing it - to be this young - is unbelievable."Cooks joined the Cowboys this offseason in a trade from the Houston Texans, with whom he spent the last three seasons. The 29-year-old previously shared the field with a pair of future Hall of Fame quarterbacks in Drew Brees and Tom Brady, having played for the New Orleans Saints (2014-16), New England Patriots (2017), and Los Angeles Rams (2018-19) throughout his career.Cooks, who's topped 1,000 receiving yards in six of his nine NFL seasons, is one of only two players in league history to record at least one 1,000-yard receiving campaign with four teams, sharing the distinction with Brandon Marshall."When you're just throwing to (Cooks), it stands out; his speed is different than many others," Prescott said. "The way he approaches the game, his knowledge - he's already helping CeeDee (Lamb), helping the young guys, playing cornerback, teaching them little nuances of the route running. He's going to be huge for me and huge for the room."Dallas acquired Cooks with hopes he can help Prescott bounce back from a 2022 campaign in which the signal-caller threw for 23 touchdowns against a league-high 15 interceptions in 12 games.Lamb and Michael Gallup headline the Cowboys' receiver depth chart.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Stitcher, and Anchor.In this episode, Boone discusses his updated rookie rankings and the late-round rookies worth targeting in drafts.

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing offensive tackle Donovan Smith, the team announced Thursday.The deal is a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Kansas City lost tackles Andrew Wylie and Orlando Brown Jr. in free agency but signed Jawaan Taylor to a four-year, $80-million deal to help counter both departures.Smith has spent his entire career at left tackle, while Taylor has primarily played right tackle. The 29-year-old Smith should step into the starting left tackle role if all goes well, Pelissero adds.The Chiefs did a tremendous job protecting Patrick Mahomes last season, finishing third in sacks allowed, according to Football Outsiders. Kansas City didn't allow a sack in its Super Bowl victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.Smith spent the last eight seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, starting 124 games over that stretch.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Micah Parsons has yet to participate in the Dallas Cowboys' voluntary offseason workouts, but the star defender has a good reason.Parsons has been working out separately in Austin and plans to bulk up as he prepares to play more snaps at defensive end instead of linebacker, he told ESPN's Todd Archer on Wednesday."I just want to increase my explosiveness, add on weight the right way, sharpen it up, eating right, and just doing anything possible that I can do the right way to be the best player I can be," said Parsons, adding that he'll return to the team facility May 22 when the Cowboys kick off organized team activities.The two-time All-Pro said he currently weighs 252 pounds, seven pounds heavier than Dallas listed him last season. Despite the Cowboys adding him to the injury report multiple times during the 2022 campaign, Parsons has never missed a game due to injury since entering the NFL. But he said Wednesday that he hopes the position switch will help avoid injuries that could slow him down again."Those are just growing pains," he added. "I'm just ready to show what I can do."Parsons' quotes quickly went viral on social media, and the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year posted a tweet Wednesday addressing the situation.

Veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb is signing a one-year pact with the New York Jets, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

The Baltimore Ravens are signing cornerback Rock Ya-Sin to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

The Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Jordan Love to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.It's a one-year deal worth up to $22.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The contract reportedly includes $13.5 million fully guaranteed.Love is entering his first year as an NFL starter after the Packers traded longtime signal-caller Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.Love, selected 26th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, was entering the final year of his rookie deal. The Utah State product had a fifth-year option that the club could've picked up worth an estimated $20.2 million, according to OverTheCap. However, the entirety of the option would've been guaranteed.Green Bay went out of its way to get its new passer offensive weapons in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting tight ends Luke Musgrave (42nd overall) and Tucker Kraft (78th) as well as wide receivers Jayden Reed (50th), Dontayvion Wicks (159th), and Grant DuBose (256th). These pass-catchers will join incumbent options Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, among others.The Packers have only seen Love in limited action since drafting him. Love has appeared in 10 NFL games, including one start, and thrown for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins understands his production next season will ultimately determine whether he finishes his career with the Minnesota Vikings."I want to be in Minnesota. That's kind of a no-brainer," Cousins told reporters Wednesday, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com. "So, hopefully, we can earn the right to do that."Cousins, 34, is entering the final year of his deal with Minnesota after the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension. He's set to earn $10 million in salary and account for a $20.25-million cap hit in 2023, according to Over The Cap.Although Cousins believes he needs to earn his next deal, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah doesn't think the veteran has much to prove."Kirk doesn't need to show anything to me," Adofo-Mensah said after the draft, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. "Kirk has played football at a high level before I got to the Minnesota Vikings. Last year, we won 13 games. I don't know what he would need to prove to me or anybody else."Despite Cousins' comments, the passer says he wasn't concerned with the club's interest in quarterbacks during last week's draft. Minnesota selected Jaren Hall in the fifth round."I think you're always looking at the future," Cousins said, according to The Star Tribune's Ben Goessling. "I'm looking forward to this year and wanting to go out and prove it again."Additionally, the four-time Pro Bowler insists he's only focusing on the upcoming season, which will be his sixth with the Vikings."I think it's healthiest to be present," he said, per Patra. "To be focused on Phase 2, Wednesday, and live right now in the moment. And again, when you do that, you just do it day after day, and you get to next February, and you say, 'Everything will work out.'"Cousins has posted a 46-33-1 record with Minnesota while recording 20,934 passing yards, 153 throwing touchdowns, and a 100.9 quarterback rating. The Michigan State product led the Vikings to a 13-4 record and the NFC North title last season after throwing for 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions while completing 65.9% of his passes.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is surprised his team didn't add a wide receiver earlier in the 2023 NFL Draft.The Titans selected six players in April's draft, all of whom play on the offensive side of the ball. Those picks include offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (11th overall) and running back Tyjae Spears (81st).But it wasn't until the seventh round that Tennesse selected a receiver in Colton Dowell (228th)."They don't ask me my thoughts on draft picks," Tannehill said of the Titans' choice to wait on a wideout, courtesy of NFL reporter Paul Kuharsky. "Y'know, (head coach) Mike (Vrabel) and (general manager) Ran (Carthon) get to make those decisions."Obviously, you know, I knew it was an area that could be addressed. But they did just a little bit, probably, later than I thought (they were) going to. But we added some other key positions, some talent that will help us across the board."Dowell joins a receiver room that features last year's first-round pick Treylon Burks, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Kyle Philips, among others.Tannehill is eager for one of his young targets to develop into a primary option."You look who we got in the (wide receiver) room and that's who it is, so going to have to go out, compete each and every day, and we'll see who ends up getting the majority of the time," the 34-year-old said. "But definitely, guys are going to have to step up, just like they are in every position across the board."The Titans also notably used a second-round selection on quarterback Will Levis, prompting Tannehill to draw comparisons to the team's decision to select Malik Willis in the third round of the 2022 draft."We've been down this road before, so it's definitely a little bit of deja vu," Tannehill said. "But like I said, Mike and Ran make those decisions. My job is to go out and try to win football games."Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It'll be a championship showdown in the next installment of The Match as Steph Curry and Klay Thompson will take on Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports announced Wednesday.The duel between the Golden State Warriors and Kansas City Chiefs pairs will take place at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET.All four participants are recent champions. Mahomes and Kelce captured their second Super Bowl by taking down the Philadelphia Eagles in February. Meanwhile, the Splash Brothers brought Golden State its fourth NBA Championship last season and the first since 2018.Mahomes was also named Super Bowl MVP for his efforts against the Eagles, while Curry's Finals MVP in 2023 was the first of his career.Neither Mahomes nor Curry is a stranger to the golf event, though both are looking for their first victory. Mahomes and Josh Allen fell to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers last year, while Curry and Peyton Manning lost to Phil Mickelson and Charles Barkley in 2020.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone was first overall in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and finished among the top seven each of his last seven years in the contest.Follow the links below to see his 2023 rankings.Half PPR

There's one NFL record Peyton Manning holds that he wouldn't mind seeing get broken this season.During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Tuesday, the Hall of Fame quarterback said he has a feeling this could be the year that his record for most interceptions by a rookie finally falls."With the draft just the other day, it's funny, I was thinking back a lot to my rookie in '98, 25 years ago," Manning said. "I was not very good that year, Pat. I threw 28 interceptions, which we have talked about still, is a record that I would like to get broken. I feel like this might be the year."Manning went on to encourage coaches to give rookie quarterbacks Bryce Young, CJ Stroud, and Anthony Richardson plenty of playing time this season."My advice to these coaches: play Young, play Stroud, play Richardson. Let 'em learn," he said. "But if they throw 29 picks, that's not the worst thing in the world."Manning threw for 3,739 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions as a rookie, leading the Indianapolis Colts to a 3-13 record. He rebounded in his second season, finishing with 26 touchdowns and just 15 interceptions while guiding the Colts to the second-best record in the AFC at 13-3.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster believes the team is ready to help Mac Jones bounce back from a disappointing 2022."We definitely have enough," Smith-Schuster said Tuesday, according to Brenna White of NFL.com. "We've got guys who can run down the field. We've got guys that can do a lot of different things."What's crazy about this offense that I didn't know about until I got here was that there's guys that play both ways. There's guys that can play receiver, that can play in the backfield, and seeing that you can have so many different weapons with these players, it just gives Mac these opportunities to do whatever he wants."New England hasn't been extremely aggressive in fixing the offense despite its struggles last year, with Smith-Schuster and tight end Mike Gesicki the team's top acquisitions.The Patriots drafted two wideouts using sixth-round picks: Kayshon Boutte and Demario Douglas.New England lost Jakobi Meyers - who led the team with 804 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2022 - and Nelson Agholor to the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, respectively, in free agency. The team also traded tight end Jonnu Smith to the Atlanta Falcons.The Patriots ranked 17th in points scored last year, with Jones taking a step back after a solid 2021 rookie campaign in which he finished second for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He missed three games in 2022 and passed for 2,997 yards and 14 touchdowns against 11 interceptions. It was New England's first campaign since 2011 without offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who became the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach last year.Smith-Schuster said he's optimistic Jones will put his game back on the right track in 2023."For Mac, though, the sky is the limit," he said. "With the guys that we have here and all the weapons, it's gonna be a fun year."Smith-Schuster signed a three-year, $25.5-million contract with the Patriots after helping the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII. The 26-year-old - who spent his first five NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers - amassed 78 catches, 933 yards, and three TDs last season with Kansas City.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone was first overall in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and finished among the top seven each of his last seven years in the contest.In an effort to help you find trades that could improve your fantasy team, we present the Dynasty Trade Value Chart.You can use this chart to compare players and build realistic trade offers. Values are based on 12-team PPR leagues.Follow the links below to see the trade values for each position.Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values

Find positional rankings, additional analysis, and subscribe to push notifications in the NFL Fantasy News section.theScore's Justin Boone was first overall in FantasyPros' Most Accurate Expert Competition in 2019 and finished among the top seven each of his last seven years in the contest.In an effort to help you find trades that could improve your fantasy team, we present the Dynasty Trade Value Chart.You can use this chart to compare players and build realistic trade offers. Values are based on 12-team PPR leagues.Follow the links below to see the trade values for each position.Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values

Aaron Rodgers might need some time to get familiar with the New York Jets after joining the team following almost two decades with the Green Bay Packers. It didn't take him long to figure out how special wide receiver Garrett Wilson is, though.Rodgers said Tuesday on "The Pat McAfee Show" that there are similarities between the Jets' second-year pass-catcher and three-time All-Pro Davante Adams, who played the majority of his career with Rogers."Garrett, he's a talented guy," Rodgers said. "I threw him a pass today and just kind of turned and was like, 'Wow.' His ability to kind of get in and out of his breaks, there's another (No.) 17 I played with for a long time who does it better than anybody. But the explosiveness in and out of the breaks to 17 here is pretty similar."Wilson put on a show as a rookie in 2022 despite the Jets' struggles at the quarterback position. The former 10th overall pick caught 83 passes for 1,103 yards and four touchdowns en route to winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.Rodgers and Adams played together on the Packers from 2014-21, forming one of football's top quarterback-wide receiver duos. Adams earned five Pro Bowl berths during his time in Green Bay and caught 68 touchdown passes from Rodgers while establishing himself as one of the best pass-catchers in the NFL.Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2022, while Rodgers left the Packers and joined the Jets this offseason.The four-time MVP, who spent his first 18 NFL seasons in Green Bay, said his first few days as a member of the Jets have been exciting."It's been great," Rodgers said. "Everything is new, it's like the first day at school every single day. ... I can't believe it's real sometimes. It's been a dream for sure just to be here. (I) definitely feel energized to be in the building."Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks may have drafted quarterback Anthony Richardson had he been available.Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday his team gave "tremendous consideration" to taking Richardson in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Indianapolis Colts, however, selected Richardson at No. 4 overall, one spot before Seattle was set to pick."We considered him," Carroll said, according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. "Shoot, we flew all the way out there to go see him. Not just to see him, but to be around him and watch him and how he handled himself and his program with all the hype that was going. We gave him tremendous consideration."He might be the best athlete that's ever been drafted at that position. He's arguably that. So, we had to definitely consider that."Carroll didn't dismiss the possibility of Seattle drafting a quarterback with the No. 5 pick earlier this offseason.The Seahawks ultimately drafted Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon fifth overall before taking Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba with their second first-round selection at No. 20. They didn't draft a quarterback with any of their 10 picks.Seattle signed 2022 starter Geno Smith to a three-year extension this offseason after he led the club to a playoff appearance.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Arizona Cardinals won't pick up Isaiah Simmons' fifth-year option for the 2024 season, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Simmons, the eighth overall pick in 2020, is entering his fourth NFL season and is set to become a free agent at the end of the 2023 campaign. The 24-year-old will play this year with a $6.57-million cap hit. His fifth-year option would've given him a guaranteed salary of $12.7 million in 2024.A linebacker by trade, Simmons has played multiple positions since entering the league following an impressive career at Clemson. Though the versatile defender flashed his potential in the slot last year, he's lacked consistency.Simmons, who's yet to miss a game since turning pro, finished the 2022 season with 99 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions while allowing a passer rating of 104.3 in 74 targets.The Cardinals allowed the second-most points in the NFL last year. Big defensive changes are expected by the club in 2023 after hiring former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to replace Kliff Kingsbury as head coach.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

J.J. Watt's love for football knows no bounds.The retired NFL defensive end professed his passion for the "other" football during a Monday announcement alongside his wife Kealia - a former United States women's national soccer team player - confirming their financial involvement with newly promoted Burnley."We don't have 'buy an entire European football club' kind of money," he said in a video on Twitter. "We're more along the lines of 'minority investment, but massive emotional investment.'"

The Denver Broncos are exercising the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's rookie contract, the team announced Monday.Jeudy's fifth-year option for 2024 is worth $12.987 million and is fully guaranteed, according to Spotrac.The 24-year-old has been linked to trade rumors throughout the offseason. However, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said in March that the team won't deal Jeudy.A first-round pick in 2020, Jeudy put together his most productive campaign in 2022 with 67 catches for 972 yards and six touchdowns.He's a significant piece of a Denver receiving room that also features Courtland Sutton, Tim Patrick, KJ Hamler, and 2023 second-round pick Marvin Mims.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Seven rounds and 259 picks are officially down as the 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the countdown to the 2024 event in Detroit has now begun.There's a clear prize at the top of next year's draft, with USC's Caleb Williams the type of generational quarterback whom teams consider tanking for.The order for theScore's way-too-early 2024 mock draft was set using Super Bowl odds from theScore Bet while also balancing the number of clubs from each conference picking 19th to 32nd - the 14 spots reserved for playoff teams.1. Arizona Cardinals - Caleb Williams, QB, USCThanks to the Round 1 deal that the Cardinals made with the Houston Texans for the No. 3 pick, Arizona now holds both the Texans' and its own first-round selection in 2024. Given the way the current betting odds are set, the Cardinals would become the first team since the 1992 Indianapolis Colts to hold both the No. 1 and 2 picks in the NFL draft. That sees an end to the Kyler Murray era with the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, Williams, going to the desert. Expect to hear a lot of Patrick Mahomes comparisons in the upcoming evaluations of Williams' game - and they might not be very far off.2. Arizona Cardinals (via HOU) - Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio StateWith a new explosive quarterback in the fold, the Cardinals get a fresh No. 1 receiver in the son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison. The younger Harrison would have easily been the first wideout taken in this year's draft had he been eligible, and he's arguably the best receiver prospect we've seen since Calvin Johnson.3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyMaye shone in his first season as starter for North Carolina, leading the explosive Tar Heels' offense to an impressive season. The redshirt freshman threw for over 4,300 yards and 38 touchdowns and rushed for 698 yards and seven scores. That makes him an easy selection for the Bucs after a season with Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask at quarterback.4. Indianapolis Colts - Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn StateThe Colts used their 2023 first-round pick to grab their quarterback of the future in Anthony Richardson, and now they get him some protection with Fashanu out of Penn State. The 6-foot-6, 322-pounder didn't allow a sack in 281 pass-blocking snaps last season and should be under All-American consideration in his junior campaign.5. Tennessee Titans - Brock Bowers, TE, GeorgiaThe No. 5 slot is high for a tight end, but Bowers isn't your regular player at the position. The Georgia star has been the biggest offensive weapon on a Bulldogs team that has won back-to-back titles. He would have been the first tight end drafted this year had he been eligible. Bowers has piled up over 1,800 receiving yards with 20 touchdown catches in two seasons of college ball.6. Washington Commanders - Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, AlabamaOne of the most unique names in draft history heads to Washington to help shore up the secondary. McKinstry was a third-team AP All-American last season with the Crimson Tide and ranked second nationally with 332 yards on punt returns.7. New England Patriots - Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images Sport / GettyIt's two Alabama defenders in a row, with the Patriots grabbing Turner at No. 7. Matthew Judon remains very productive for New England but enters the final season of his contract in 2024. The former freshman All-American should see an increased role with the Tide this year following the departure of Will Anderson.8. Pittsburgh Steelers - Maason Smith, DL, LSUSmith tore his ACL in the season opener last year and missed the entire campaign for LSU. If he can stay healthy, the talented defensive tackle should make a solid push for All-American honors in Baton Rouge. With the Steelers looking to address their aging interior on defense, Smith makes a ton of sense at No. 8.9. Chicago Bears (via CAR) - Joe Alt, OT, Notre DameThe Bears used their 2023 first-round selection on Tennessee lineman Darnell Wright and double up this time around with more offensive line help. The 6-foot-8, 315-pound Alt was a first-team AP All-American last season and will make the short trip from Notre Dame to Chicago to start his pro career.10. Atlanta Falcons - Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida StateAfter taking Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson in three straight first rounds, the Falcons finally go defense with their opening pick in the draft. Verse starred in his first season with Florida State after transferring from Albany, posting nine sacks and 17 tackles for loss.11. Las Vegas Raiders - Javon Bullard, S, Georgia Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyBullard's resume on the biggest stage will certainly be appealing to the Raiders at No. 11. Bullard won the defensive MVP of both the CFP semifinal and national title game for Georgia, with two interceptions in a dominant performance against TCU.12. Seattle Seahawks - J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio StateTuimoloau had one of the best individual games by a defensive player we've ever seen in college football last season. His exploits in the win over Penn State included two sacks, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble, and two interceptions - one of which was a pick-6. That type of raw potential will certainly catch Pete Carroll's eye.13. Los Angeles Rams - Quinn Ewers, QB, TexasWith running backs Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson now in the NFL, it's on Ewers to lead the way offensively for Texas this season. With Matthew Stafford's health continuing to be a question for the Rams, Sean McVay takes a chance on the talented passer from Austin as the quarterback of the future.14. Chicago Bears - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio StateHarrison gets the headlines at Ohio State, but Egbuka deserves plenty of attention as one of the best receivers in the draft. The sophomore star caught 74 balls for over 1,100 yards with 10 touchdowns during an impressive 2022 season. Egbuka didn't play with Justin Fields in Columbus, but it's probably a safe bet that the young quarterback would be a fan of the talented pass-catcher at No. 14.15. New Orleans Saints - Michael Hall Jr., DT, Ohio State Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThe Saints continue the run of Ohio State players by adding to the defensive line depth with Hall. After starting just five games last season, the 6-foot-2, 285-pounder projects to have a much larger role in the Buckeyes' defense this year.16. New York Giants - Xavier Worthy, WR, TexasWhile he's very slight at only 164 pounds, Worthy has elite speed and game-breaking potential at the receiver position. The Giants took Jalin Hyatt in 2023 but will likely be in more need of help out wide this time around.17. Denver Broncos - Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, ClemsonWith Josey Jewell a free agent after the 2023 season, Trotter is a natural replacement for the Broncos at the linebacker slot. Trotter's father was a four-time All-Pro during his 11-year career, and his son possesses many of the same traits on defense.18. Baltimore Ravens - Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio StateBurke appeared in 13 games last season and led Ohio State with 12 pass breakups. Another year in Jim Knowles' defense should make him one of the top corners in the 2024 draft. With the Ravens facing Joe Burrow twice a season, defensive back depth will be an area of emphasis on a yearly basis.19. Houston Texans (via CLE) - Andrew Mukuba, S, Clemson Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyMukuba's wide-ranging skill set will fit nicely in DeMeco Ryans' system in Houston. The Clemson star can play all over the field but thrives mostly from the safety slot where he would line up alongside Jalen Pitre to give the Texans a great young nucleus in the secondary.20. Jacksonville Jaguars - Javion Cohen, OL, MiamiCohen was a solid performer on the line at Alabama before opting to transfer to Miami this offseason. He heads north but stays in the state of Florida with the Jaguars opting to give Trevor Lawrence more protection on the offensive line.21. Minnesota Vikings - Michael Penix Jr., QB, WashingtonWith a potential out upcoming in Kirk Cousins' contract, the Vikings will grab a quarterback of the future with the big arm of Penix at No. 21. The Washington standout was second in the country with over 4,600 yards passing for the Huskies' explosive offense in 2022. But another big year for Penix could vault him into the top 10.22. Miami Dolphins - Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, TexasMike McDaniel loves adding offensive weapons to support Tua Tagovailoa and continues that philosophy with Sanders at No. 22. His 54 catches last year were the most ever by a Texas tight end, and he's primed for another big campaign catching passes from Ewers in Austin.23. Green Bay Packers - Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYUIf the Packers aren't picking until No. 23, then it's safe to say the first year with Jordan Love was a success. The front office will look to help the quarterback by adding to the offensive line with the 6-foot-6, 315-pound Suamataia out of BYU.24. Los Angeles Chargers - Jack Sawyer, EDGE, Ohio State Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettySawyer was ESPN's top-ranked recruit in the nation for the class of 2021 but has only 7.5 sacks through two seasons with Ohio State. That changes in his second campaign with coordinator Jim Knowles, and his draft stock rises with big production.25. Detroit Lions - Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&MThe Lions' rebuild continues with the talented Turner out of Texas A&M. Adding the 6-foot-4, 300-pounder to a line with Aidan Hutchinson should shore up what was one of the league's worst defensive units last season.26. New York Jets - Caden Bullock, S, USCWith the Jets sitting at the 26th pick, it's clear the Aaron Rodgers experiment worked well in New York. With the offense humming, it's time to add some defensive back depth with the athletic safety from USC.27. Dallas Cowboys - JC Latham, OT, AlabamaThe Cowboys strengthen their offensive line with the massive 6-foot-6, 335-pounder from Alabama. Latham didn't allow a sack in a whopping 517 pass-blocking snaps last season, according to Pro Football Focus. That is music to both Mike McCarthy's and Dak Prescott's ears.28. Cincinnati Bengals - Bralen Trice, EDGE, WashingtonTrice enjoyed a breakout season for Washington last year with nine sacks and 70 pressures. Look for him to follow that up with another strong showing in his final collegiate season and bust into the first round.29. San Francisco 49ers - Rome Odunze, WR, Washington Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / GettyKyle Shanahan is always looking to add weapons to his offense, and the lanky Odunze out of Washington fits the bill. The 6-foot-3, 211-pounder led the Pac-12 in receiving yards with 1,145 and was named a third-team AP All-American last season.30. Buffalo Bills - Leonard Taylor, DT, MiamiTaylor was a highly touted recruit while heading to Miami and began to deliver on that hype last season. He was one of the country's most productive pass-rushers among interior linemen, getting pressure on almost 17% of his chances.31. Philadelphia Eagles - Kamari Lassiter, CB, GeorgiaAnother Georgia Bulldog heads to Philadelphia, as the Eagles snap up Lassiter at No. 31. With the NFC champions' secondary aging, Lassiter is a great fit as a depth piece before becoming an eventual starter.32. Kansas City Chiefs - Cooper Beebe, G, Kansas StateBeebe is the type of versatile athlete Andy Reid covets on the offensive line. The Kansas State standout has played every position up front outside of center and excels in pass protection. Beebe hasn't allowed a sack in over 750 pass-blocking snaps since 2021, according to Max Chadwick of PFF.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Revisit all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft with our Draft Tracker, which includes every pick from the three-day event.The 2023 NFL Draft is complete, but teams aren't done upgrading their rosters. Front offices now turn their attention toward signing prospects who slipped through the cracks. Follow the latest reported undrafted free-agent signings in our tracker below:Arizona Cardinals

Recapping the major storylines and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft.Top storylinesGM on easy modeHowie Roseman is in a class of his own.The Eagles were already dubbed the big winners of draft weekend after a perfect first round, and deservedly so. Resisting the temptation to trade up even further and only having to go from No. 10 to No. 9 to get Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter - perhaps the most talented player in the entire class - was an expert understanding of how boards were going to fall around the league.It's also worth pointing out that the Eagles had that pick coming off a Super Bowl appearance because of a masterful draft day trade in 2022, capitalizing on the Saints' desperation and moving out of the first round in exchange for a top 2023 pick.Nolan Smith was one of the names consistently linked to the Eagles at No. 10 heading into the draft. As picks came off the board in the 20s, with the explosive Georgia edge rusher dropping further than expected, it seemed almost inevitable that he was going to fall right into Philly's lap at 30. Sure enough, he joined Carter and former teammates Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean to give Philly an incredible amount of national-champion talent up front.But that was just the beginning for Roseman and his front-office staff. Tyler Steen was an intriguing developmental depth piece on the offensive line at the top of the third round, and Sydney Brown, our third-ranked safety in the class, is a playmaker who fills a major need.Then the Eagles went back to Georgia alums. Trading up early in the fourth round to get Kelee Ringo, a talented corner with first-round physical traits, has the potential to be a major steal. Addressing their running back need by getting D'Andre Swift from Detroit for a seventh-round pick swap and a 2024 fourth-rounder (read: pennies) was the cherry on top of a home-run draft.Some teams just do this thing better than others. The most talented roster in football having a perfect draft weekend should be a scary thought for the rest of the NFL.Excitement vs. restraintHouston coming away with both C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson was perhaps the most thrilling draft-day maneuvering we've ever seen.The Texans didn't want to choose one or the other at No. 2 overall - they wanted both. The aggressiveness to make that happen and land two of the best players in the draft at premium positions of need should be commended. But the excitement of Houston's bold move can't allow us to overlook the cost of doing business. Make no mistake - it was enormous.Moving back up to No. 3 required the Texans to send the Cardinals a massive package, including No. 12, No. 33, and first- and third-round picks next year. Anderson would have to be a perennial All-Pro to give Houston a reasonable return on that value. And even then, it's a tough price to swallow.Think of it this way: Alternatively, the Texans could have stayed at No. 12 and addressed their pass rush with a player like Lukas Van Ness. A less spectacular addition than Anderson, to be sure, but by no means meaningless. The No. 33 pick could have been used on one of the sliding tight ends, like Notre Dame's Michael Mayer, a top defensive back like Alabama's Brian Branch, or perhaps an interior defensive lineman like Keeanu Benton.Most importantly, the Texans are giving up their own first-rounder in a 2024 draft class that figures to include the likes of Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. Landing Stroud theoretically takes care of the quarterback need, so Williams may be less of a factor. And maybe Houston takes such a leap with its two first-rounders that next year's pick falls outside the top 10.But would anyone be surprised if the Texans, who are still in the early stages of this rebuild process, end up with a top-five pick again next April? We're probably getting a little carried away if we rule out that possibility.As things currently stand, it's fair to look at this trade as an exhilarating move that injects some life into an organization that was painfully short on talent. But there's risk: We'll be calling this deal one of the all-time worst draft moves if it turns out the Texans gave up the chance for a generational prospect next year. It'll be fascinating to see how it shakes out.In the meantime, credit to Arizona for being on the other end and setting the table for a potential monumental 2024 draft. The Cardinals have the worst roster in football - earning the right to draft Williams on their own is very much on the table. Now, imagine the possibility that the Texans put them in position to get Harrison, too. Yeah, that's the good stuff.Every team's best pickWinners & losersWinner: Steelers Rob Carr / Getty Images Sport / GettyWhat more could the Steelers have wanted out of this draft? One pick after another, it felt like the board was falling perfectly for first-time general manager Omar Khan. Broderick Jones gives Pittsburgh a potential cornerstone left tackle with an incredibly high ceiling, and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. was both an exciting legacy pick and a perfect match of need and value at the top of the second round. Pittsburgh also landed potential instant-impact players in Keeanu Benton, Darnell Washington, and Nick Herbig to round out a dream haul. Mike Tomlin's streak of non-losing seasons might continue for a while if this is how the Steelers are going to be building the roster.Loser: LionsLet's be clear: The Lions added a bunch of exciting talent this weekend. Looking at the names alone, it's easy to be encouraged about the players tasked with pushing this team to the next level. The process, however, left something to be desired. Top-20 selections spent at running back (Jahmyr Gibbs) and linebacker (Jack Campbell) were arguably the two most bizarre picks of Day 1. Detroit took a major risk by passing on top-level talent at more valuable positions with a pair of first-rounders. Trading down before taking Gibbs somewhat helps, and scooping up tight end Sam LaPorta and safety Brian Branch in the second round were quality moves. But it feels like the Lions may have wasted an opportunity in a pivotal draft for the organization.Winner: Lamar JacksonLocked in a contract standoff with their star quarterback and once again lacking weapons on offense, it sure seemed like the Ravens had messed this one up. But the recent signing of Odell Beckham Jr. appeared to signal a long-awaited commitment to investing in the wide receiver position, and, sure enough, they were finally able to get a deal done with Jackson leading up to the draft. Baltimore then continued to revamp the offense with dynamic receiver Zay Flowers in the first round. All of a sudden, Jackson not only has the contract he's always deserved but also the supporting cast the team has for so long neglected to give him. Don't forget the Ravens on the increasingly long list of AFC powerhouses.Loser: Jaguars defenseThis was supposed to be a crucial draft for the future of the Jaguars' defense - especially after an offseason where cap constraints limited the team's flexibility in free agency. The result: nada. Spending a first-round selection on Anton Harrison makes plenty of sense, as offensive tackle was quietly a major need for Jacksonville heading into 2023. The same can't be said about the Jags sticking with the offensive side of the ball for the entirety of Day 2, adding Brenton Strange as a second tight end behind Evan Engram and Tank Bigsby as a change-of-pace running back alongside Travis Etienne. Ventrell Miller, their first pick of the fourth round, likely enters camp fourth on a crowded linebacker depth chart. Passing on numerous opportunities to add to the secondary - by far the roster's biggest weakness - could end up delaying Jacksonville's ascent to AFC contender.Under-the-radar movesDalton Kincaid ➡️ Bills Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThe Bills got a steal in Kincaid toward the end of the first round. The official position may read tight end, but the Utah product is more receiver than anything else. In fact, you wouldn't hear any arguments from us if you ranked him the best pure pass-catcher in this draft. Look for Kincaid to get plenty of work detached from the formation while still keeping Dawson Knox on the field as a more natural tight end. His ability to complement Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis should help Josh Allen and the offense take another step forward.John Michael Schmitz ➡️ GiantsThe Giants entered this draft with a major need at center. Resisting the temptation to fill that spot in the first round - and instead bolstering the secondary with Deonte Banks before circling back in Round 2 - proved to be a stroke of genius from Joe Schoen. The board fell perfectly for New York on Day 2, with our No. 5-ranked offensive lineman dropping right into its lap at No. 57 overall. Schmitz is a Day 1 starter with the technique and movement skills to be a long-term impact player in the middle of the offensive line.Biggest reachLions - Jahmyr Gibbs (No. 12 overall)Gibbs is an electrifying player. The Lions' offense will be a better unit with him on the field, and he's going to put up some monster production in a system designed to let running backs feast. All that said, this was still the most shocking moment of the entire draft. While there are certainly arguments to make against the Bijan Robinson pick, going No. 8 overall to the Falcons, that's also a bit of a different conversation given his projection as a bell-cow back. Gibbs is a smaller body who you likely don't want to be taking on a major workload between the tackles. As spectacular of a playmaker as he may be, particularly as a receiver out of the backfield, there were better ways to use an early first-round pick - even after trading down to No. 12.QB takeawaysBryce Young - Panthers David Eulitt / Getty Images Sport / GettyThere was little debate at the top of the draft. Young was always the sensible pick, and Panthers fans should be thrilled. While the size may present some concerns in terms of durability, it's certainly not something that ever impacted his play on the field at Alabama. There simply aren't many quarterbacks on the planet who demonstrate his level of poise, vision, and creativity. The arm talent and accuracy are pretty great, too. The Panthers are in good hands.C.J. Stroud - TexansThe Texans' front office played the media like a fiddle. A few weeks out from the big day, general manager Nick Caserio had mock drafters everywhere, myself included, buying the idea that Houston would be passing on a quarterback. In the end, the Texans made the right decision with Stroud. The move to go back up for Anderson is a complicated one, as we discussed above, but the important part is that Houston capitalized on a rare opportunity to get a franchise-caliber quarterback prospect. Stroud faced a lot of unfair narratives leading up to the draft, but he was always worth this kind of investment.Anthony Richardson - ColtsSpeaking of playing the media, the Colts had everyone convinced they were all-in on Will Levis. Logic prevailed, though, and Indy took a swing on the quarterback with more upside than any other in this class. Is there some risk in Richardson's profile? Absolutely. You're banking on mechanical improvements and more experience addressing his accuracy lapses. But all such issues are correctable with time, and the narratives about his struggles at Florida got a little out of control. The pocket presence, among other quietly impressive traits, makes him much more than the athletic project many have painted him as. Richardson should play right away, and there's superstar potential here.Will Levis - TitansLevis had to wait longer than expected to hear his name called, remaining on the board until the Titans moved up at the top of the second round. Historically speaking, it's unlikely that all four of the consensus top quarterbacks hit. But this does feel like a nice value pick for Tennessee after not being able to move up for one of the other top passers in the first round. Levis has all the tools to develop into a solid starter at the next level, and he's a particularly nice fit for the Titans' play-action-heavy offense.Hendon Hooker - LionsThe buzz on Hooker potentially going in the first round was always a little ridiculous. The production, of course, was otherworldly. But Tennessee's offensive system, which is unlike anything we'll ever see in the NFL, was a major factor in those silly numbers. Hooker is also already 25 years old and coming off a torn ACL. Day 2 was the far more sensible range for him to come off the board, so the Lions scooping him up early in the third round is a logical gamble. Hooker can take his time getting healthy behind Jared Goff before getting a chance to show whether he can make the transition to an NFL offense.Rookie award picksOROY - Bryce YoungTaking the No. 1 overall pick here is a bit of a cop-out, but this is equal parts a bet on this year's top quarterback talent and faith in everything the Panthers are building on offense. This isn't your typical team picking at the top of the draft; Carolina made the aggressive deal to come up from No. 9 weeks in advance. The staff has made some savvy moves to upgrade the playmaking talent around its young quarterback, starting with the offseason additions of Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark before rounding out the receiver group with Jonathan Mingo in the second round. Fourth-round steal Chandler Zavala could be the final piece for a stout offensive line, and Frank Reich put together an outstanding staff to lead the new-look group. This is the ideal situation for a rookie quarterback; Young should hit the ground running.DROY - Ji'Ayir BrownThe 49ers had a bit of a weird draft; taking a kicker with your second pick of the weekend isn't exactly the most inspiring move. Don't sleep on the potential for instant impact from their first selection in the third round, though. Brown has impressive instincts and playmaking traits in the deep middle. Opponents can take advantage of his aggressiveness in coverage at times, but doing so is easier said than done when he's got a pass-rush group like that of the 49ers up front. The ball will be coming out quickly more often than not against this defense, giving Brown plenty of opportunities to create turnovers.Best momentDeuce Vaughn gets drafted by Dad