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Devin McCourty has some issues with the new Apple TV+ documentary series "The Dynasty: New England Patriots."The series focuses on the Patriots' 20-year run of success under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, which saw the team win six Super Bowl championships. But McCourty, who spent his entire 13-year NFL career in New England, said the series focused too much on the negative aspects of the Patriots dynasty."I felt like I got kind of duped," McCourty told fellow former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison during a conversation on NBC Sports. "Because I was just like you - I did like four or five hours (of filming) in New York, and then I did another two or three hours in Massachusetts, and I was like, 'Man, this is gonna be great. Like the storytelling, we're talking about this, and we're talking about that.' And then I watched, and I was just like, man, only things I said that could come across as negative towards Bill was the only thing (used)."Like, I mean, I had different kind of quick sentences on things, but the longest thing I talked about was 2016 with Trump and the letter (Belichick sent in support of his candidacy for president) and everything. And I thought that was probably the worst part. That everything that we all gave to the 20 years that it encompassed, they only hit anything that was negative."Harrison also took issue with how Belichick was depicted in the series."Bill was a hell of a coach," Harrison said. "They act like the last three or four years, 'cause the Patriots struggled, that Bill can't coach. You give me one game, and you give me Bill's Xs and Os, I'll take him over anybody ... I just didn't like the way that he was made out."Belichick parted ways with the Patriots in January after 24 seasons as head coach. The 71-year-old amassed a 266-121 regular-season record in New England and went 30-12 in the playoffs.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets signed former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams, the team announced Tuesday.Williams inked a one-year deal worth up to $15 million, reports NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.A top-10 pick in 2017, Williams has spent his entire NFL career with the Chargers, who recently released him. A torn ACL limited the 29-year-old to three appearances and 19 receptions in 2023. Injuries have hampered him, as he's played just one full season since entering the league.Williams has been a solid deep threat for most of his career and led the NFL with 20.4 yards per reception in 2019. The Clemson product, who has two 1,000-yard seasons under his belt, has caught 309 career passes for 4,806 yards and 31 touchdowns in 88 appearances across seven campaigns.After a relatively slow start to 2024 free agency, the Jets have aggressively addressed their main needs this offseason. New York revamped its offensive line, and adding another weapon was a top priority. Besides Garrett Wilson, the team's No. 1 target, no other Jets wide receiver recorded more than 320 receiving yards in 2023.Williams also reportedly met with the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers after becoming a free agent. The Chargers were apparently interested in a potential reunion with the wideout.With Aaron Rodgers returning from an Achilles injury, the Jets head into the new season surrounded by high expectations again. The team went 7-10 last year after Rodgers sustained a season-ending ailment in his debut with the AFC East club. New York hasn't made the playoffs since the 2010 season, the longest drought in the NFL.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy have agreed to terms on a three-year extension, the team announced Tuesday.The contract is worth up to $58 million and includes $41 million fully guaranteed, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero report.The Browns acquired Jeudy in a trade earlier this month, sending a 2024 fifth- and sixth-round pick to the Denver Broncos.A first-round pick in 2020, Jeudy is coming off a 54-catch, 758-yard campaign last season. His best year came in 2022 when he recorded 67 receptions for 972 yards and six touchdowns.The Browns are set to form a receiving tandem of Jeudy and Amari Cooper, who's under contract through the 2024 season.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Free-agent offensive tackle Trent Brown signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals after visiting with the team Tuesday, the team announced.Brown has split time between left tackle and right tackle throughout his career, which began in 2015 as a seventh-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers.The 30-year-old has had two stints with the New England Patriots (2018 and 2021-23) and spent two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders in between.Brown - who made the Pro Bowl in 2019 - produced another solid campaign while playing left tackle for the Patriots last year. He was left in one-on-one situations at a position-high 88.3% of his snaps, and he allowed pressure on those plays at the second-lowest rate (7.1%), according to Next Gen Stats.With Orlando Brown Jr. at left tackle, Brown will likely replace former first-round pick Jonah Williams - who signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency - at right tackle.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Orleans Saints pass-rusher Chase Young is set to undergo neck surgery and will be out until training camp, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Young is expected to be ready for the start of the season, and the Saints were aware of his injury before signing him to a one-year deal reportedly worth a fully guaranteed $13 million on Monday.The former Washington Commanders standout sat out the first game of last season due to a stinger suffered in the preseason. Young missed half of the 2021 season and most of the following year due to a torn ACL.The Commanders traded the former No. 2 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round pick halfway through the 2023 campaign.Young was on pace for a career-high in sacks after producing five in seven appearances in Washington. However, he struggled to make an impact in San Francisco - earning just 2.5 sacks in nine regular-season games and one in three postseason contests - and was allowed to hit the open market.The Saints are looking for Young to boost a pass-rushing unit that was among the NFL's worst in 2023, ranking 29th in total team sacks. Young, Cameron Jordan, and Carl Granderson will form New Orleans' top defensive end trio.Copyright (C) 2024 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.For fantasy managers looking to get ahead of the competition, we present our updated dynasty rookie rankings following the NFL Scouting Combine.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 dynasty trade values for veterans at each position.Dynasty Rankings & Trade Values

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce could be adding to his entertainment credits this offseason.The four-time first-team All-Pro is in discussions to host a celebrity-focused reboot of the game show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" that would be streamed on Amazon Prime, sources told Variety's Brian Steinberg. The new version of the series would rely on celebrity guests rather than children.The game show has featured multiple reboots. The 2019 version of the series aired on Nickelodeon with John Cena serving as its host.Kelce, 34, has seen his profile increase over the past few years. His entertainment credits include an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and the reality series "Catching Kelce." He also co-hosts a widely popular "New Heights" podcast alongside his brother and recently retired NFL offensive lineman Jason Kelce.Amazon Prime Video declined to comment on the potential negotiations. Kelce's agents could not be reached for comment, per Steinberg.The nine-time Pro Bowler continues to enjoy an incredible run after capturing his third Super Bowl title alongside head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Kelce is set to enter his 12th NFL season in 2024 and has publicly shared his desire for the Chiefs to complete a three-peat after back-to-back Super Bowl wins.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Netflix is turning its attention from quarterbacks to receivers in 2024.A documentary series titled "Receiver" following Justin Jefferson, Davante Adams, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Amon-Ra St. Brown will debut this summer, the streaming service announced Tuesday.

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent running back Alexander Mattison on Monday, the team announced.Mattison spent five seasons with the Minnesota Vikings after being drafted in the third round in 2019.For most of his Vikings tenure, the 25-year-old served as a change-of-pace option in a running back group that featured Dalvin Cook. However, Mattison ascended to the starting role last season after Minnesota released Cook.Mattison posted 892 scrimmage yards and three total touchdowns in 2023.The Boise State product adds a veteran option to the Raiders' backfield following the departure of former starter Josh Jacobs, who signed with the Green Bay Packers last week. Mattison joins a depth chart featuring Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah.Mattison has tallied 2,370 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground over his NFL career. He's also posted 100 receptions for 718 yards.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints signed defensive end Chase Young to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.The deal is fully guaranteed and worth $13 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Washington Commanders traded Young to the San Francisco 49ers during the 2023 campaign. The 24-year-old finished the season with a combined 7.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and 15 quarterback hits.The 2020 No. 2 overall pick started his NFL career by earning a Pro Bowl nod and Defensive Rookie of the Year but has struggled to stay healthy and produce since. Young played just 12 games across 2021 and 2022 before appearing in 16 contests last season.Young joins a pass-rushing group that features Cameron Jordan and Carl Granderson, among others. Granderson led New Orleans with 8.5 quarterback takedowns in 2023. However, the Saints struggled to consistently disrupt opposing signal-callers, finishing 29th in the league with 34 sacks.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement on a one-year contract with veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs, his agent announced Monday.

The Detroit Lions are expected to sign guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year deal pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Zeitler made the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2023 while playing for the Baltimore Ravens. The 34-year-old was particularly effective in pass protection, allowing just two sacks on 574 pass-blocking snaps, per PFF.Since entering the NFL as a first-round pick in the 2012 draft, Zeitler has been a steady presence. He's played at least 12 games every year, including 15 each of the last two seasons. In addition, the 6-foot-4, 340-pounder has played at least 92% of the offensive snaps while healthy.The Lions needed a new guard after Jonah Jackson signed with the Los Angeles Rams in the opening days of free agency.Detroit's offensive line was one of the league's best units in 2023, leading the offense to a No. 3 overall ranking in total yards per game (394.8) and the No. 5 spot in points per contest (27.1).Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Marquise Brown hasn't been able to perform at his best in recent years, but the new Kansas City Chiefs receiver is optimistic that joining the reigning Super Bowl champions will help him regain his top form."That's probably what I'm excited about the most being here is to just put my best foot forward and show what I could do," Brown said Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. "I feel like I'll be able to showcase my skill set.""I can affect all three levels of the game - short, intermediate, and deep," added Brown, who spent the last two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals after beginning his career on the Baltimore Ravens. "I feel like (at) times in Baltimore and in Arizona, I showed facets of things that I could do but not on a consistent basis. So, I feel here, guys are interchangeable. We can complement each other and, that way, the best can come out of everyone."Brown posted a career year with 91 catches, 1,008 yards, and six touchdowns in 2021 during his last season with the Ravens, who traded him to the Cardinals during the 2022 offseason. The 26-year-old, however, battled injuries in Arizona and regressed in both of his campaigns with the team. He caught 51 passes for 574 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games in 2023.The 2019 first-round pick hit free agency for the first time in 2024 and recently signed a one-year deal worth up to $11 million with Kansas City. Brown implied that he had more lucrative offers from other teams this offseason but couldn't pass on the opportunity to play with Patrick Mahomes and Co."When the Chiefs are interested in you, it's like, alright, you've gotta take a look at that," Brown said, according to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "Of course, I can go get some money at other places. But at the end of the day, it's about winning. It's about what I want."The Chiefs were interested in selecting Brown during the 2019 draft before Baltimore took him 26th overall, notes Teicher. Kansas City, which didn't pick in Round 1 that year, ultimately added wideout Mecole Hardman with the No. 56 choice."I thought I was going to get drafted by the Chiefs when I was coming out," Brown said. "We talked about that since I've been here, that they did a lot of work on me. The world's got a way of having things come around like that."Brown will add experience and speed to a creative Chiefs offense that struggled at wide receiver in 2023. Kansas City led the league in wideout drops during the regular season.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Miami Dolphins pass-rusher Shaq Barrett thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will regret releasing him this offseason."A lot to prove," Barrett said Monday about the new season, according to Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. "Especially getting cut from another team like that, adds another whole fuel to the fire right there. And I'm like, Dolphins gonna be happy they signed me. Tampa gonna be mad they let me go."Barrett spent the last five seasons with the Buccaneers but was recently released as a cap casualty with one year left on his contract. The 31-year-old, who recorded 4.5 sacks in 2023, had a successful stint with Tampa Bay, as he led the NFL with 19.5 sacks in 2019 and helped the team win Super Bowl LV. However, Barrett failed to collect more than five sacks in each of the last two seasons.The two-time Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal worth up to $9 million with the Dolphins last week."That was just amazing," Barrett said about joining Miami. "Everything just aligned. Stars were aligned."Barrett will add experience and depth to a Dolphins pass rush in which Jaelan Phillips is rehabbing from a torn Achilles and Bradley Chubb is recovering from a torn ACL. Miami also saw linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel sign with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency."I know they're hurt and nursing injuries right now," Barrett said. "And so maybe my role may be just to hold it down until they come back. And then become like a well-oiled machine when they get back. So I'm just ready for whatever my role is. And just to help the team and defense take it to the next level."The Dolphins will be the third team of Barrett's career, as he previously spent time with the Denver Broncos (2015-18). The former undrafted rookie, who's amassed 59 career sacks, won a Super Bowl with Denver during the 2015 campaign.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is retiring from football, he announced on Monday."I love the game of football so much, and my body won't cooperate any longer," Vander Esch said in a statement. "I cherished every moment of my NFL career, and it has been such a blessing to play the game for as long as I have played."The 28-year-old defender spent six seasons in Dallas, during which time he sustained a number of significant neck injuries that derailed his career. The Cowboys released Vander Esch last week with a failed physical designation.Vander Esch was prone to neck issues after being diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis at birth, according to The Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken."He was a leader and the kind of teammate that impacted those around him in the best ways. Leighton's playing career may have come to an end, but his future is very bright," owner and general manager Jerry Jones said.The former Boise State standout was the 19th overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft and provided the Cowboys with stellar production during his rookie campaign, recording 140 tackles, seven passes defensed, and two interceptions. He was named a second-team All-Pro member and landed his first and only Pro Bowl nod.However, injuries plagued Vander Esch's tenure with the franchise in the years following. A bulging disk that required corrective surgery limited the rising star to just nine games in 2019. The bad luck continued the following season, when he was shut down for the rest of the 2020 campaign with a broken collarbone.A neck stinger caused Vander Esch to miss four games in 2022 after he remained relatively healthy during his 2021 season. Another neck issue would keep the veteran tackler sidelined for all but five games in 2023.Vander Esch walks away from the game having recorded 469 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 13 passes defensed, and 3.5 sacks.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett said he felt it was time for a fresh start following his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers."I just thought it was time," Pickett told reporters Monday. "It just felt like it was time from the things that transpired."Pickett, who was drafted in the first round by the Steelers two years ago, was dealt just days after his former team signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. The Pitt product reportedly handled Wilson's signing poorly, which led to the trade.The 25-year-old declined to elaborate but said he was sure he handled Wilson's arrival the right way."I think the communication is what it is. It was behind closed doors," Pickett said. "I'm confident the way that I handled it. I handled it the way I should have handled it."Pickett was reportedly told he would get a chance to compete but requested a trade after being told that Wilson would be in pole position for first-team reps, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.It was also reported that Pickett refused to dress as the emergency third-string quarterback for a Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks last season. Pickett also denied that report."I think that goes back to a lot of the communication behind closed doors. ... There was a plan there for that game; it went down exactly the way it was planned to go down that entire week. I was coming off the ankle surgery, so it is what it is," Pickett said.Pickett suffered an ankle injury late last season and didn't regain the starting job when healthy as Mason Rudolph finished the year as the Steelers' starter. However, the Steelers publicly backed Pickett throughout the offseason leading up to his departure.Pickett compiled a 14-10 record with 13 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, and a 78.8 quarterback rating across his two seasons in Pittsburgh.He's expected to serve as Jalen Hurts' backup in Philadelphia.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Buffalo Bills are signing All-Pro cornerback Taron Johnson to a three-year, $31-million extension, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal will make Johnson the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL, adds Schefter. The title had been held by the Colts' Kenny Moore, who returned to Indianapolis on a three-year, $30-million deal Tuesday.Johnson was named a second-team All-Pro for the first time in his career last season. He's produced 335 tackles, 39 pass defenses, four interceptions, and seven sacks in his six seasons since being taken in the fourth round by Buffalo.The Bills' secondary is undergoing a major makeover ahead of the 2024 season with cornerback Tre'Davious White and safety Jordan Poyer released and safety Micah Hyde a free agent.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL looks a whole lot different than it did this time last week.A busy first wave of free agency, which included one particularly notable draft-related trade, figures to have a significant impact on how the NFL draft shakes out in April.See below for our latest first-round projections.Caleb Williams, QB, USCNow that the Justin Fields question has been answered, you can lock in Williams for the No. 1 slot. The Bears are certainly doing all they can to ease the USC star's transition to the pros by adding Keenan Allen in a trade.Drake Maye, QB, North CarolinaJayden Daniels could be the pick here; it certainly seems like he's getting hype as QB2. But we're not buying it just yet. Maye is the far more complete prospect and should be a slam-dunk selection for the Commanders.MOCK TRADE: Raiders move up from No. 13 in deal with PatriotsJayden Daniels, QB, LSUThe Patriots clearly need a quarterback. But will they take Daniels or opt to move back and get a haul of future first-round picks? Our bet is the latter, and they deal the pick to the Raiders. Antonio Pierce is familiar with the Heisman winner from his time at Arizona State and opts to get aggressive in ensuring Gardner Minshew isn't the only addition to his quarterback room.MOCK TRADE: Vikings move up from No. 11 in deal with CardinalsJ.J. McCarthy, QB, MichiganAnother blockbuster. Landing an extra first-round pick from the Texans last week was a clear sign that the Vikings are plotting a move up for a quarterback. In this scenario, they flip both No. 11 and No. 23 to land McCarthy as the replacement for Kirk Cousins. While Minnesota could aim higher, a deal for No. 4 likely wouldn't require any future first-rounders.Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio StateThe Chargers will rush to the podium to make this pick if Harrison is available at No. 5. After cutting Mike Williams and trading Keenan Allen, there's a clear need at receiver for Jim Harbaugh. The former Michigan coach is very familiar with Harrison's work from their time as rivals in the Big Ten.Malik Nabers, WR, LSUThe Giants should be in the market for a quarterback, but there's no sense in forcing it here with the consensus top four already off the board. A dynamic receiver like Nabers can also help elevate the passing game. The LSU product has superstar potential at the next level.Joe Alt, OT, Notre DameThe Titans took care of their receiver need with the Calvin Ridley signing, so they go with Alt at No. 7. The Notre Dame product stands a whopping 6-foot-8 and will immediately become a cornerstone for Tennessee under new head coach Brian Callahan.Dallas Turner, EDGE, AlabamaThe Falcons took care of their most pressing need with a big-money move for Kirk Cousins in free agency. Darnell Mooney and Rondale Moore also provide a much-needed boost to the receiving corps. That clears the way for Atlanta to zero in on pass-rushers, and Turner is the best in this year's class.Rome Odunze, WR, WashingtonThe Bears almost surely wouldn't expect Odunze to be available at No. 9 - but if he is, they'll jump at the chance to bring him aboard. The Allen trade from the Chargers was a short-term fix to help Williams as a young quarterback, but Odunze provides an excellent long-term option as a top pass-catcher.Brock Bowers, TE, GeorgiaThe Jets have three new starters on the offensive line after signing Tyron Smith and John Simpson and trading for Morgan Moses. That trio of savvy moves will allow New York to turn its attention to the skill positions. Bowers is an elite playmaker at tight end.MOCK TRADE: Pick received from Vikings in deal for No. 4Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSUArizona plays the draft perfectly, moving back to accumulate picks but still getting a top receiver in Thomas. The LSU standout is a red-zone machine and will give Kyler Murray a much-needed elite talent at receiver after Marquise Brown departed in the offseason.Bo Nix, QB, OregonIdeally, this pick comes after a trade down; perhaps there's a team in the late teens willing to move up for an offensive tackle. But it shouldn't come as a surprise if Nix ends up at No. 12, either. Denver didn't make a move for a quarterback in free agency, and the club doesn't have a second-round pick. Nix could be a solid fit in Sean Payton's offense, even if he's selected earlier than some expect.MOCK TRADE: Pick received from Raiders in deal for No. 3Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn StateThe Patriots' rebuild doesn't appear to be one that can be done quickly. That thinking is behind the decision to move out from No. 3 and back to No. 13. That allows them to grab a franchise tackle in Fashanu and address the quarterback issue down the road.Jared Verse, EDGE, Florida StateA receiver would be nice in this spot, but an early run at the position might make that tough. The Saints also have a major need in the pass-rush department. Verse is a supremely athletic edge defender who could help the defense rebound after a frustrating 2023 campaign.Terrion Arnold, CB, AlabamaArnold is an elite corner who would easily be a top-10 pick in a draft not laden with offensive talent. He brings arguably the most well-rounded skill set of any defensive player in the draft and will be a key addition for a team that faces both C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence twice a year.Laiatu Latu, EDGE, UCLAThe Seahawks could go in a number of directions with this pick, but upgrading the pass rush feels like the most ideal scenario. Latu is a polished edge prospect who should have a major impact from Day 1.Cooper DeJean, DB, IowaWe see the offensive line as a major need for the Jags, but keeping Cam Robinson on the roster and extending Ezra Cleveland suggests that the team doesn't necessarily agree. The defensive backfield should also be a priority, and DeJean is an impressive athlete with playmaking traits.Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon StateThe Bengals have a massive hole at right tackle. Fuaga is a borderline top-10 talent who may fit that spot better than any other player in this draft. This is a home-run pick for Cincinnati.Byron Murphy II, DL, TexasFirst, let's make it clear that Murphy isn't Aaron Donald. However, the Texas star is an explosive interior lineman who's a major disruptor in the opposition's passing attack. He won't be able to replace the legendary tackle, but he can at least soften the departure in Los Angeles.Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, OregonThe Steelers doubled down in addressing their most important offseason need, acquiring both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to overhaul the quarterback room. The next order of business: improving the pass protection up front. Powers-Johnson has Pro Bowl potential at center or guard.Troy Fautanu, OL, WashingtonFautanu is an ideal fit for the track team Mike McDaniel is clearly assembling on offense in Miami. The Washington tackle is as explosive a lineman as there is in the draft, turning in an impressive 5.01 time in the 40-yard dash at the combine.Quinyon Mitchell, CB, ToledoThe Eagles have been busy in free agency, addressing a number of roster needs with Saquon Barkley, Bryce Huff, C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and Devin White, among others. Landing Mitchell to upgrade the cornerback group could be the final piece for a dream offseason in Philly.MOCK TRADE: Pick received from Vikings in deal for No. 4Nate Wiggins, CB, ClemsonThe trade back by the Cardinals already turned into a receiver at No. 11 and now nets Wiggins at No. 23. The Clemson corner turned heads at the combine with a blazing 4.28 time in the 40-yard dash.Tyler Guyton, OT, OklahomaThe Cowboys have some massive shoes to fill on the offensive line after letting Tyron Smith walk in free agency. Guyton's pass-protection prowess makes him a natural fit at left tackle, and this kind of move would allow Dallas to keep All-Pro guard Tyler Smith on the interior.JC Latham, OT, AlabamaAfter swapping Aaron Jones for Josh Jacobs in the backfield, the Packers grab an absolute beast in the run game. While the massive right tackle has work to do in pass protection, Latham should be a Day 1 starter for the Packers' up-and-coming offense.Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, AlabamaThe Bucs should be in the market for a young cornerback after trading Carlton Davis to the Lions. McKinstry could round out a solid trio alongside Jamel Dean and Christian Izien.Jer'Zhan Newton, DL, IllinoisWith receiver and corner off the board already for the Cardinals in Round 1, the NFC West club grabs the talented defensive tackle out of Illinois. Newton is a disruptive force with excellent pass-rush moves from the interior to collapse the opposition's pocket.Adonai Mitchell, WR, TexasThe Bills are going to have to add a receiver at some point. Gabe Davis left in free agency, and Stefon Diggs' future in Buffalo is seemingly always up in the air. Mitchell is a supremely talented wideout who could quickly outperform his draft position as a top target for Josh Allen.Keon Coleman, WR, Florida StateLightning strikes twice just one year after Brian Branch fell into the Lions' hands due to a poor 40-yard dash time. This year, it's Coleman out of Florida State - a receiver many tabbed as a top-20 pick before a 4.61 run in the 40 slowed that hype. However, don't be fooled by the stopwatch, Coleman's game speed is exceptional and will make a number of teams regret not taking the chance before No. 29.Chop Robinson, EDGE, Penn StateThe Ravens made a huge splash in free agency with the addition of Derrick Henry. While another receiver could be a nice way to round out the offense, perhaps a veteran addition is more likely in that spot. Robinson is an athletic freak who could take Baltimore's pass rush to the next level.Graham Barton, OL, DukeThe 49ers grab the versatile Barton from Duke in a move that could fill a number of roles on the offensive line. He likely projects at center in the professional ranks, but his experience at tackle will be vital for the Super Bowl finalists.Amarius Mims, OT, GeorgiaSigning Marquise Brown in free agency means the Chiefs don't have to force a receiver pick here. Mims is an incredibly talented tackle prospect who would've been drafted much earlier were it not for a relative lack of experience. Filling the left tackle spot with a high-upside pick like this has the potential to be a major steal for the defending champs.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White has visits scheduled with the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders this week, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.A few other teams have expressed interest in the cover man, Garafolo adds.The Bills released White earlier this week after seven seasons. The 29-year-old has made a pair of Pro Bowls and earned a first-team All-Pro nod in 2019. White is recovering from a torn Achilles that limited him to four games in 2023.Injuries have hindered the LSU product for several seasons. He's played in just 21 games over the last three seasons but has been productive when available. White racked up 311 total tackles, 18 interceptions, and 68 pass deflections in 82 career games.The Rams have already added cornerback Darious Williams this offseason. Ahkello Witherspoon, Cobie Durant, and Derion Kendrick are among L.A.'s other options at cornerback. The Rams' defense ranked No. 20 in passing yards allowed in 2023, surrendering 231.1 per contest.White would be the Raiders' first impact signing for their secondary this offseason. Las Vegas allowed 212.4 passing yards per game in 2023, which ranked No. 12 in the NFL. Nate Hobbs, Jack Jones, and Jakorian Bennett are among the club's top returning corners.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is scheduled to visit the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Jets this week, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Chargers are also interested in bringing the 6-foot-4, 218-pounder back after trading Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears, Schefter reports. Williams was released by Los Angeles earlier this week.Williams appeared in just three games in 2023 due to a torn ACL. The 29-year-old owns two 1,000-yard campaigns and led the NFL in yards per reception (20.4) in 2019. He's totaled 309 catches, 4,806 yards, and 31 touchdowns in 88 career contests.Veteran Adam Thielen led the Panthers with 1,014 yards and four touchdowns on 103 receptions in 2023. Jonathan Mingo, a second-round selection in last year's draft, was second among the team's wideouts with 43 catches for 418 yards.The Steelers, meanwhile, sent one of their leading receivers to Carolina earlier this week, trading Diontae Johnson for cornerback Donte Jackson. Johnson trailed George Pickens in both receptions and yards, but both receivers caught five touchdowns apiece.It was reported earlier this week that New York could be interested in Williams but that the team wouldn't get into a "bidding war" to acquire the Clemson product. Garrett Wilson was the only Jets wide receiver to eclipse 320 yards last season. He posted 1,042 yards and a trio of touchdowns on 95 catches. Allen Lazard ranked second among the club's wideouts with 23 receptions for 311 yards and one score.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are signing former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.The deal is for one year and worth $4 million, a source told Albert Breer of MMQB.Osborn has posted at least 540 yards and three touchdowns in each of the last three campaigns. His best season came in 2021 when he hauled in 50 receptions for 655 yards and seven scores.The 26-year-old joins a wide receiver room that was led by Demario Douglas in 2023. Douglas, a sixth-round pick in last year's draft, had 561 yards on 49 receptions but failed to find the end zone.Kendrick Bourne, whom New England signed to a three-year, $33-million extension earlier in March, was on pace to be the team's top wideout. He had 37 catches for 406 yards and four touchdowns in eight games.Osborn will likely compete with Douglas and Bourne for starter snaps.Osborn is the latest weapon to join the Patriots after they added running back Antonio Gibson and tight end Austin Hooper during the opening days of free agency. New England also re-signed tight end Hunter Henry.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, reports Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.Huntley will likely act as Cleveland's third quarterback after Jameis Winston also joined the club in free agency.The 26-year-old signed with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2020 and appeared in 20 games (nine starts) across four seasons. He threw for 1,957 yards and eight touchdowns against seven interceptions, rushed for 509 yards, and earned a Pro Bowl nomination as a replacement in 2022.Cleveland needed to bolster its quarterback room with Deshaun Watson coming off a season-ending shoulder injury and the Indianapolis Colts signing Joe Flacco, who led the Browns to the playoffs after replacing Watson. Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who started three games in 2023, is also on the roster.Head coach Kevin Stefanski said in January he's confident Watson will be "ready to roll" by spring.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If the NFL had a Hall of Fame for landing big-money contracts, Kirk Cousins would be a first-ballot inductee.Fresh off signing a four-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons worth a reported $180 million, Cousins shrugged off the notion that people first think of his monetary success over his on-field play."I'm not going to apologize for the fact that it's been a great blessing financially for my family," he said on "The Steam Room" podcast. "But in my years in Atlanta, I certainly want it to be about (how I) won a Super Bowl and (how I) won a lot, and that becomes the last piece of my football career."Cousins added that money has never been the "driving force" of his NFL career, which began with the Washington Commanders (2012-17) and continued with the Minnesota Vikings (2018-2023) before his blockbuster free-agent jump to Atlanta.The veteran passer will have earned around $411 million if he completes his four-year pact with the Falcons, according to Over The Cap.Washington used the franchise tag on Cousins in 2016 and 2017, but the two sides ultimately failed to agree to a long-term deal and the quarterback became a free agent.With a quarterback of his caliber and age rarely hitting free agency, Cousins was able to demand the NFL's first-ever fully guaranteed contract - a three-year, $84-million deal - from Minnesota. He later signed two extensions with the Vikings, both also fully guaranteed.Cousins is coming off a torn Achilles that he suffered in Week 8 but is expected to be ready for training camp.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears traded quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick, both teams announced Saturday.The conditional sixth-round pick will turn into a fourth-round selection if Fields plays in at least 51% of the Steelers' snaps this season, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports."We have engaged in multiple trade conversations in recent weeks and believe ... (this) is what is best for both Justin and the Bears," Chicago general manager Ryan Poles said in a statement.Fields has been involved in trade rumors since the Bears landed the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Chicago is projected to take a quarterback, with USC's Caleb Williams the top passing prospect available.Fields thanked the city of Chicago, teammates, and the Bears' front office."I can't thank you all enough for what y'all have meant to me over the last three years through the ups and downs. I wish each one of you nothing but success," Fields wrote on social media. "Ready for this next chapter!"The acquisition of Fields is the Steelers' latest effort to remodel their entire quarterback room. The franchise signed veteran Russell Wilson as a free agent and traded former first-round pick Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles after just two seasons. Pittsburgh also released Mitch Trubisky, who started seven games over the last two years, while Mason Rudolph departed as a free agent after leading the Steelers to a 3-0 record down the stretch in 2023.Wilson will be the Steelers' starting quarterback while Fields serves as his backup, a source told ESPN's Brooke Pryor.The 35-year-old welcomed Fields to the team following news of the trade.

The Seattle Seahawks are signing former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker to a one-year, $7-million contract, his agents confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Seahawks are retooling their linebacker group after losing Jordyn Brooks to the Dolphins and Bobby Wagner to the Washington Commanders in free agency. Seattle signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel Dodson on Thursday.Miami released Baker prior to free agency after six seasons together.The 27-year-old started 82 games for the Dolphins, recording 587 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 22.5 sacks, and five interceptions.He put up 78 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions last season.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears that the Chicago Bears weren't the only suitors interested in acquiring wide receiver Keenan Allen.Both the Houston Texans and New York Jets were involved in trade discussions regarding the six-time Pro Bowler, Allen told reporters Saturday, per The Athletic's Adam Jahns.The Jets' conversations with the Los Angeles Chargers didn't result in a serious trade offer, although Houston was close to landing Allen, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.Chicago ultimately landed the prized wideout, sending a 2024 fourth-round pick to the Chargers on Thursday.The 31-year-old receiver had hoped to conclude his career in a Chargers uniform after spending 11 seasons with the organization. However, the team dealt Allen after he declined its request to restructure his contract earlier this week.Allen says it wasn't an emotional moment when the team requested he take a pay cut."It was, 'I'm not doing it.' I'm not doing it," Allen said, per Jahns. "I just came off my best season, so it's not happening."The 2013 third-round pick recorded 108 receptions, 1,243 yards, and seven touchdowns in 13 games last season.The Chargers have made several moves to create more cap space this offseason, including the release of Allen's fellow ex-L.A. wideout Mike Williams.Allen is now projected to be part of another formidable receiving duo alongside D.J. Moore. In addition to the longtime Charger, the Bears have also added D'Andre Swift and Gerald Everett to their offense in an attempt to improve from their 7-10 record last season.Allen says he "absolutely" wants to stay in Chicago long term, but he's not expecting to sign an extension anytime soon."We're just kind of taking it one day at a time," Allen said, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired quarterback Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Saturday.Pittsburgh will receive pick No. 98 and two 2025 seventh-rounders, while the Eagles will get Pickett and No. 120, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.The Steelers decided to move Pickett after he poorly handled the arrival of veteran Russell Wilson, sources told Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Wilson officially signed earlier Friday.Pickett has struggled to deliver above-average numbers since being drafted with the No. 20 pick in 2022. He owns a 14-10 record, 4,474 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions through 24 career starts. He was benched last season following a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.The 25-year-old is now expected to back up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia. The Eagles also have 2023 sixth-rounder Tanner McKee under contract.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets continue to revamp their offensive line.New York is expected to sign former Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's a one-year contract worth up to $20 million with incentives, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.Smith confirmed that he's joining the Jets on Friday."I would've loved to have stayed home in Dallas, but as we all know, it's a business the way it works," he told Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. "I still feel like the Jets have an opportunity to win it, and anything I can do for the team to help them out, I'm going to do (my) best to do it."One of his generation's most respected offensive tackles, Smith has eight Pro Bowl berths and five All-Pro nods on his resume, including two first-team selections. He's also a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Staying healthy has been an issue for the 33-year-old lately, though.Smith hasn't played a full season since 2015. After missing 33 games from 2020-22, he made 13 appearances last season and allowed just one sack in 536 pass-blocking snaps, according to PFF. The USC product, who was drafted ninth overall in 2011, started 161 games across 13 seasons in Dallas.Revamping the O-line was a top priority for the Jets this year after the team struggled in pass- and run-blocking in 2023. New York allowed the fourth-most sacks last season and finished the campaign with the NFL's third-worst offensive line in pass situations, according to PFF.The Jets entered last season with high expectations after they acquired Aaron Rodgers in a blockbuster offseason trade. However, things didn't go as planned, with the star quarterback suffering a season-ending Achilles injury in his debut with the club."I feel like it's going to be amazing," Smith said about playing with Rodgers. "Of course, me being with Dallas, he's kicked our butts twice in the playoffs, so I know what he's capable of."Smith is expected to protect Rodgers' blind side in 2024. Morgan Moses, whom N.Y. acquired in a recent trade from the Baltimore Ravens, will likely play right tackle for the AFC East team. Other projected starters for the Jets' new-look offensive line are right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, second-year center Joe Tippmann, and left guard John Simpson, who signed a two-year deal with the club earlier in free agency. New York's O-line will look significantly different than the unit that lined up for the team in Week 1 last season:20232024LTDuane BrownSmithLGLaken TomlinsonSimpsonCConnor McGovernTippmannRGVera-TuckerVera-TuckerRTMekhi BectonMosesNew York finished 2023 with a 7-10 record for a second straight season. The Jets haven't made the playoffs since the 2010 campaign, the longest drought in the NFL.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Patrick Queen recently signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to remain in the AFC North, and the 24-year-old linebacker said Friday that he can't wait to face the Baltimore Ravens, a place he called home for the last four seasons."It's going to be weird, but I want to be that villain," Queen said about facing Baltimore in 2024. "I want to be that guy. I'm looking to do some stuff to them."Queen had ups and downs on the Ravens, which led to the team declining the fifth-year option on his contract last May. However, the former first-round pick posted his best season with the club in 2023, finishing the campaign with 133 tackles (nine for loss), six pass breakups, 3.5 sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble. He earned a second-team All-Pro berth and his first Pro Bowl nod.The LSU product, who was drafted 28th overall in 2020, joined the other side of one of football's biggest rivalries by signing a three-year, $41-million contract with Pittsburgh on Tuesday in a surprising move."I'm gonna be that guy," Queen added about being a villain. "I hate that I've gotta be that way, but it is what it is. I'm where I want to be. I'm where I'm happy at right now. I'm where I'm wanted."Queen said he's a good fit for a decorated Pittsburgh franchise known for stellar defensive play."Just the organization itself," Queen said about what drew him to the Steelers. "Known for winning, known for great defenses, and it's got a bunch of stars over here. So I just want to come be a part of that. Come be that extra piece to try to win here."The Steelers' defense ranked 21st in yards allowed in 2023 but allowed the sixth-fewest points in the league. That helped the team make the playoffs for the third time in the last four seasons. Pittsburgh, however, lost to the Buffalo Bills in the wild-card round, marking the fourth time the club has gone one-and-done in the postseason since the 2016 campaign.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald announced on Friday that he's retiring from the NFL."For 10 years, I have been fortunate to play the game of football at the highest level," Donald wrote. "I'm thankful for the people I've met along the way, the relationships I've built and the things I've accomplished with my teammates and individually."He added: "Not many people get drafted to a team, win a World Championship with that team and retire with that team. I do not, and will not, take that for granted."

Aaron Donald, one of the greatest defenders in NFL history, announced his retirement from football after 10 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.The star defensive tackle, who was drafted 13th overall in 2014, established himself as the most dominant lineman of his generation, broke several records, and provided remarkable moments in the league. Here are the best moments of Donald's decorated pro football career:'Aaron Donald's gonna make a play'Donald had more than 100 quarterback pressures and takedowns throughout his career, but none were more important than his hit on Joe Burrow to seal the Rams' 23-20 victory in Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincy had the ball at Los Angeles' 49-yard line with 0:43 left while trailing by three. Donald then easily beat his blocker en route to helping L.A. stop Burrow and Co. on fourth-and-1, and the Rams claimed their first Super Bowl title in 22 years.

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 Spotify, Apple, Google, and Stitcher.In this episode, Boone breaks down the most notable signings from the last few days of free agency and runs through the top offensive players still on the market.

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on a one-year contract, Mike Garafolo and Peter Schrager of NFL Network report.The NFL recently suspended Garoppolo two games for violating the league's PED policy. The 32-year-old spent the 2023 campaign with the Las Vegas Raiders but was recently released after just one year with the team.Las Vegas signed Garoppolo to a three-year contract in 2023, giving him an opportunity to work with then-head coach Josh McDaniels again. However, the Raiders struggled for most of last year and fired McDaniels midway through the campaign. Garoppolo began as QB1 but lost the starting role in the season's second half. He finished the campaign with only seven touchdowns against nine interceptions in seven appearances (six starts).Garoppolo now returns to the NFC West after starting 55 games for the San Francisco 49ers from 2017-22. He was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round in 2014 and traded to San Francisco during the 2017 season.In Los Angeles, Garoppolo will presumably back up Matthew Stafford. The Rams' quarterback depth chart also features Stetson Bennett and Dresser Winn.Garoppolo is 43-20 as a starter throughout his career and has passed for 94 touchdowns to 51 interceptions.Stafford had a solid 2023, but staying healthy has been an issue for the veteran signal-caller. Since playing all 17 games in his first year with L.A. in 2021, the 36-year-old has missed nine games due to injury, including one in 2023. The Rams also rested him in Week 18 last season.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing wide receiver Michael Gallup and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, the team announced on Friday.Dallas is cutting Vander Esch with a failed physical designation.Gallup was a contributor on offense for the Cowboys over the past six seasons. The 28-year-old wideout hauled in 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns on 266 catches during his tenure in Dallas.The Cowboys save $9.5 milllion in cap space by moving on from the veteran pass-catcher after he was designated as a post-June 1 cut, per Over the Cap. The team will create $2.1 million in cap room by moving on from Vander Esch.Vander Esch, 28, also spent six seasons in Dallas after being selected in the first round of the 2018 draft. The former Boise State star flourished in his rookie year, racking up 140 tackles and two interceptions on his way to being named a Pro Bowler.Injuries have plagued Vander Esch's career over the past few seasons. He sustained a neck injury during a game against the San Francisco 49ers last October that ultimately ended his 2023 campaign.The Idaho native recorded 469 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and three interceptions during his tenure with the Cowboys.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is glad to be in a place where he's wanted."I was fortunate to have several teams call and all that, but this is the place I wanted to be, be a Pittsburgh Steeler and to wear the black and gold," Wilson said in his introductory press conference, according to team reporter Teresa Varley. "It's a true honor, tradition, history. There's six trophies in there and we got to go get a seventh."He added: "Grateful for the opportunity to be able to get after it and do what we came here to do, and that's to win football games."The nine-time Pro Bowler is set to play on the veteran minimum salary of $1.21 million in his debut campaign in Pittsburgh.The Steelers reportedly traded Kenny Pickett to the Philadelphia Eagles following Friday's press conference. As a result, Wilson is expected to begin his 13th season in the league as Pittsburgh's starter."The reason I wanted to come here is because I wanted to win championships with Coach (Mike) Tomlin and the guys in the locker room," he said, per Varley.Denver officially released Wilson earlier this week, designating him as a post-June 1 cut. The Broncos will absorb a staggering $53 million in dead cap space in 2024 and a $32 million hit in 2025.Wilson's time with the Broncos was greeted with optimism, but he was never able to achieve the high expectations that came with his acquisition from the Seattle Seahawks in 2022. His first season in Denver was underwhelming, as Wilson threw career-worsts in touchdowns (16) and completion rate (60%). He also racked up 11 interceptions.The signal-caller said that playing through a lateral tendon injury contributed to his first-year struggles."Should I have done that? Compete every day. You've got to do what you've got to do.... This past year, I felt like myself again," Wilson said, per The Athletic's Mike DeFabo.Wilson showed notable improvement in his second campaign, throwing 26 touchdowns to 8 interceptions. But his performance wasn't enough to win over head coach Sean Payton, who benched Wilson for the final two games of the regular season.The 35-year-old Wilson has racked up 43,653 yards and 334 touchdowns over 12 NFL campaigns. He's also started 16 postseason contests and led the Seahawks to their Super Bowl XLVIII title.Pittsburgh's been one of the more proactive teams since the start of free agency, having signed Wilson and linebacker Patrick Queen, among other moves.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

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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 2024 rankings.Half PPR

Aaron Donald, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and one of the greatest NFL players of all time, announced his retirement Friday after 10 seasons.Here are the best social media reactions after the Los Angeles Rams star called it a career.

The Philadelphia Eagles and pass-rusher Josh Sweat agreed to terms on a restructured contract that will keep him with the team for the 2024 season, sources told Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.Sweat's new deal includes $10 million guaranteed with a chance to reach $13 million with incentives, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.The Eagles were reportedly fielding trade offers for the 26-year-old. Sweat was entering the final campaign of a three-year, $40-million extension he signed in 2021. He had no guaranteed money remaining on his old deal.Philadelphia reportedly permitted edge rusher Haason Reddick to seek a trade due to contract issues. The Eagles signed former New York Jets pass-rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51-million deal earlier this week.Sweat has been with the Eagles since being drafted in the fourth round in 2018. He has blossomed into one of the league's better pass-rushers and had a breakout season in 2022, racking up 11 sacks and 23 quarterback hits.However, the Florida State product's performances took a dip last season. He only totaled 6.5 sacks in 17 contests and failed to record a sack in the final eight regular-season games.Sweat has 82 quarterback hits and 35 sacks in 88 career appearances.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Cleveland Browns are hiring former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as a coaching and personnel consultant, ESPN's Adam Schefter and Field Yates report.Vrabel was the Titans' head coach from 2018-2023, accumulating a 54-45 record. He was let go following a 6-11 finish in 2023.The 48-year-old also led Tennessee to a 2-3 postseason record during his six seasons.Vrabel was with the team during the combine before being brought on in an official capacity, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.He won Coach of the Year in 2021 after leading the Titans to a 12-5 finish and the AFC's No. 1 seed.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Find year-round coverage of betting news and insights for all sports by visiting our Betting section and subscribing to push notifications.The NFL offseason is buzzing. Star players are switching teams left and right and the draft is quickly approaching, which will surely pour more gasoline onto the fire.The Bears hold the No. 1 pick and are presumed to take Caleb Williams - he's the -1600 favorite (94.1% implied probability) at theScore Bet to be the first overall selection. However, they have yet to trade Justin Fields, so there's still a chance Chicago deals the coveted top pick.With oddsmakers all but locking in Williams at No. 1, the second overall pick held by the Commanders becomes the more interesting discussion.North Carolina's Drake Maye was long considered the second-best quarterback in the draft. His odds of being picked at No. 2 were as short as -180 in mid-February.However, recent line movement suggests Washington is leaning toward drafting Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. The former LSU Tiger is now the odds-on favorite at -170 (63% implied probability) to be the second overall pick as Maye's odds lengthen to +140.The Commanders' string of offseason moves is likely the reason for the drastic line movement.First, they hired Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator. Some believed this was a preemptive move in an attempt to acquire the top pick from the Bears since Kingsbury worked with Williams at USC. But Kingsbury also has a history of working with mobile rookie quarterbacks. He spent four years with Kyler Murray as head coach of the Cardinals.Washington then signed veteran Marcus Mariota, who - as Daniels could become - is a former Heisman winner and second overall pick. Mariota spent last season as the Eagles' backup to Jalen Hurts, another young, mobile quarterback, and would be a suitable mentor for Daniels if the Commanders go that direction.Before the signing of Mariota, Daniels' odds of being selected at No. 2 were -110.Finally, the Commanders traded last year's starter, Sam Howell, to the Seahawks, paving the way for a newcomer to take over under center. Howell was a former college teammate of Maye's, and some believed the two could reunite in Washington.Regardless of what the Commanders decide, oddsmakers don't believe Daniels nor Maye will slip past the quarterback-needy Patriots at No. 3. Maye is even money to be taken third and Daniels is +115, which combines for an implied probability of 96.5%.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings are acquiring the Houston Texans' No. 23 and No. 232 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft in exchange for the No. 42 and No. 188 selections and a 2025 second-round pick, the team announced.The No. 23 pick is the Vikings' second in the first round: They also own the No. 11 pick after they went 7-10 during the 2023 campaign.Minnesota could use their pair of first-rounders to target or trade up for a quarterback after longtime starter Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent earlier this week.Houston, meanwhile, no longer owns a pick in the opening round of the 2024 draft. The Texans sent their top pick to the Arizona Cardinals during last year's draft in order to land pass-rusher Will Anderson, the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year. The No. 23 pick originally belonged to the Cleveland Browns but was sent to Houston as a part of the Deshaun Watson trade.The 2024 NFL Draft runs from April 25-27.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets are hosting pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney for a free-agent visit next week, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.New York is also expected to explore signing former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams but won't get into a "bidding war" with other teams, Rosenblatt adds.The 31-year-old Clowney met with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, sources told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.Clowney had an excellent season for the Baltimore Ravens in 2023, totaling 43 tackles, 19 quarterback hits, and nine-and-a-half sacks in 17 games. New York is eyeing pass-rush help after Bryce Huff agreed to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles on the first day of the legal tampering period.L.A. released Williams on Wednesday to save $20 million in cap space. He'd spent his entire seven-year career with the Chargers after they selected him seventh overall in the 2017 draft.The Clemson product has been productive when healthy, racking up 4,806 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns in 88 career regular-season games. However, injuries have plagued the 29-year-old in recent years.An ACL tear suffered in Week 3 ended Williams' 2023 season. He also missed five games in the 2022 campaign, including the club's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild-card round.The Jets planned to "aggressively pursue" Williams in 2022 if he hit free agency, per Rosenblatt, but he ultimately signed a three-year extension with the Chargers.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing in a high-profile wide receiver as they try to pull off a historic three-peat.Kansas City is signing Marquise Brown to a one-year contract worth up to $11 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 26-year-old confirmed the agreement on social media Thursday.Brown spent the last two years with the Arizona Cardinals and saw his contract expire at the end of the 2023 campaign. While playing in a Cardinals offense that didn't have quarterback Kyler Murray for half of the season, Brown posted one of his least productive campaigns with 51 receptions, 574 yards, and four touchdowns in 14 games. Those numbers, however, would've ranked second among Chiefs wide receivers - and third on the team - last year.Brown, who was traded from the Baltimore Ravens to the Cardinals during the 2022 offseason, battled injuries in Arizona and wasn't able to top 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. In 2021, the former first-round pick set career highs with 91 catches and 1,008 yards with Baltimore. The Oklahoma product caught 118 passes for 1,283 yards and seven touchdowns across 26 appearances in two campaigns with the Cardinals.The Chiefs won their second straight Super Bowl - the third of the Patrick Mahomes era - last season despite having issues at wide receiver. Kansas City's pass-catchers had the most dropped passes in the league in 2023. However, tight end Travis Kelce and rookie wideout Rashee Rice stepped up in the playoffs to help Andy Reid's outfit claim another championship. No NFL team has ever lifted the Lombardi Trophy in three straight years.Despite his recent injury history, Brown provides upside and a lot of speed to the Chiefs, owners of one of the NFL's most creative offenses. Kansas City recently released veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, leaving Skyy Moore, Justin Watson, and Kadarius Toney as its other wideout options.Mahomes reacted to Brown joining the team Thursday:

The Chicago Bears have acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Los Angeles Chargers for a 2024 fourth-round pick, the teams announced Thursday.Allen declined to take a pay cut when asked by the Chargers on Thursday, leading to the trade, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The 31-year-old gives the Bears another quality receiver opposite D.J. Moore, who the team traded for last offseason. Chicago has been loading up on offensive weapons this week, signing former Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift to a three-year deal and adding former Chargers tight end Gerald Everett on a two-year contract.The biggest unknown is who'll be Allen's quarterback in Chicago. The Bears hold the No. 1 overall pick and have been linked to USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who's projected to be the top player in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, the team still has former first-round signal-caller Justin Fields on the roster. Fields has been part of trade rumors but has yet to be moved.Allen posted a career-high 108 receptions last season, while his 1,243 receiving yards were his most since 2017.The six-time Pro Bowler's future was one of Los Angeles' biggest questions entering the offseason due to the team's cap crunch. Allen was due $18.1 million in base salary and held a $34.7-million cap hit, per Over the Cap.Veteran wide receiver Mike Williams was also a cap casualty, as he was released on Wednesday. Los Angeles' offense next season will have a new identity without Allen, Williams, Everett, and running back Austin Ekeler, who signed with the Washington Commanders in free agency.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Commanders are trading quarterback Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks in a deal that involves a pick swap, the teams announced Thursday.The Seahawks will get Howell, a fourth-round pick (No. 102), and a sixth-round selection (No. 179), while the Commanders will receive a third-rounder (No. 78) and a fifth-round pick (No. 152),Howell was Washington's starting quarterback to open last season. The Commanders are in position to select a premier passer with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.The Seahawks were in the market for another quarterback to add to their roster after Drew Lock signed with the New York Giants in free agency. Geno Smith has been Seattle's full-time starter for the past two seasons.Seattle general manager John Schneider confirmed that Smith would remain the starter, though he expects Howell to make a competitive effort for the job."Geno is the guy, and Sam will be backing him up," Schneider said Thursday on "Seattle Sports 710," according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.He added, "It's not like we're signing him to go and compete with Geno to be a starter, but I'm sure he's gonna give it a run. He's a competitive guy."Schneider added that Lock's departure was because the Giants "basically sold him on the opportunity to compete to be the starter," according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic.A fifth-round pick in 2022, Howell compiled a 4-13 record as a starter in 2023 with the Commanders. He struggled to protect the football, throwing a league-high 21 interceptions. He ended the campaign with 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns, 21 picks, and an NFL-leading 65 sacks taken.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.White, 26, spent his first five NFL seasons with the Bucs. He had a promising start to his career by earning a second-team All-Pro berth and a Pro Bowl nod over his first three campaigns but has lacked consistency in recent years.The LSU product, who was drafted fifth overall in 2019, recorded 83 tackles (five for loss), six pass breakups, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions in 14 games in 2023. He's averaged 126 tackles, five pass breakups, and five sacks per 17 games played since entering the NFL.The inside linebacker position is a big need for the Eagles this offseason. Philadelphia also recently signed former New Orleans Saints linebacker Zack Baun to add depth and competition to the second level of its defense.Philly made a pair of splashes and addressed other needs on the first days of free agency by signing pass-rusher Bryce Huff and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.Meanwhile, White is the first notable Buccaneers free agent not to return to the team this year. Tampa Bay was in danger of missing several starters this offseason but managed to re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans, and linebacker Lavonte David. The team also placed the franchise tag on safety Antoine Winfield Jr.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Detroit Lions signed defensive tackle D.J. Reader to a two-year deal on Thursday, the team announced.Reader's contract is worth $27.25 million and includes over $9 million in guaranteed money, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Reader played in 14 games for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023. He finished the season on injured reserve after tearing a quad.The 6-foot-3, 335-pounder accumulated 34 total tackles, one sack, a pair of tackles for loss, and seven quarterback hits last season. He also had one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.Reader has totaled 277 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and 44 quarterback hits in 105 career games.The 29-year-old will likely start alongside Alim McNeill in the middle of a Detroit defensive front that also features Aidan Hutchinson, among others.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets have made wide receiver Allen Lazard available in trade discussions, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini and Zack Rosenblatt.The Jets signed Lazard to a lucrative four-year, $44-million deal last offseason, but he struggled to meet expectations in his first season in New York.The 28-year-old's production was cut in half from 2022 to 2023, as he caught just 23 passes for 311 yards and one touchdown. He was made a healthy scratch in Week 12 and Week 18. He also missed Week 17 due to an illness.Lazard spent the first five seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers. He was coming off a career-high 60 receptions and 788 receiving yards when he entered free agency last offseason.Lazard is due a $10-million base salary next season, per Spotrac.The Jets also released wide receiver Corey Davis from the retired list Thursday after he applied to the NFL for reinstatement. Davis stepped away from football prior to the 2023 season.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.