The Los Angeles Rams have allowed wide receiver Allen Robinson to seek a trade, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.The Rams are also willing to pay a portion of Robinson's $15.25-million guaranteed salary to facilitate a move, Pelissero adds.Robinson was shopped around the 2022 trade deadline and again over the last few weeks, with both sides eager for a fresh start, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The receiver is the latest veteran possibly on their way out of L.A. The franchise plans to release linebacker Bobby Wagner and reportedly discussed trading star cornerback Jalen Ramsey.Los Angeles is also expected to release pass-rusher Leonard Floyd if it can't find a trade partner for him, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Floyd has recorded 29 sacks over his three seasons with the Rams.The 29-year-old Robinson signed a three-year, $46.5-million deal with the Rams last offseason as a free agent. However, his first season in L.A. was disappointing, as the wideout caught just 33 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns over 10 games. His year also ended prematurely due to season-ending foot surgery.Robinson has recorded three 1,000-plus-yard campaigns over his nine-year career. His best showing came in 2015, posting 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles believes the team can get 2024 and 2025 first-round picks in a deal for this year's first overall selection, according to Peter King of NBC Sports.Poles told King he spoke with three teams at the NFL combine about making a deal and emphasized he wants to get a premier first-rounder in this year's draft."I believe in building something to sustain success for a long period of time," Poles told King. "To me, that's gotta be through the draft. This is just a chance to load up this team up with a bunch of opportunity and flexibility to do that. It's time for this organization."Poles added: "This opportunity with the first pick, it feels like an opportunity to kind of heal some of the things that happened before and become a really good team. Everything feels right."Quarterback dominoes will start falling shortly, with Derek Carr's, Aaron Rodgers', and Lamar Jackson's situations expected to be resolved before the draft.If teams want to get ahead of the curve and make a move now for the first overall selection, Poles said it will cost them a considerable price."Should we do this before free agency? Or should we wait?" Poles said. "I don't know. That's what I've communicated (to teams). I could carry this all the way until we're on the clock the night of the draft. But then there's teams that want some certainty because, if I need a quarterback bad, should I do that now when some of these guys, like Derek Carr, are out there? To me, they've got to go so much more above to do it now."I'm not greedy with it. But they're gonna have to go above and beyond to close the door now."The Bears selected quarterback Justin Fields in the first round of the 2021 draft and seem to believe he's their future at the position. He flashed his potential last season, totaling 3,385 yards with 25 touchdowns.Chicago is expected to hang onto Fields rather than draft a quarterback with the first overall selection."We've got to see it through," Poles told King regarding Fields' future in Chicago.The 2023 NFL Draft kicks off on April 27.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings are cutting veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks after eight seasons, the team announced Monday.Releasing Kendricks will save the Vikings $9.5 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. He was set to enter the final season of a five-year, $50-million contract.Kendricks has been a starter for the Vikings since being drafted in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He's totalled 117 appearances and 113 starts with the team.The 31-year-old recorded 137 tackles in 2022, his seventh consecutive season with 100-plus tackles. The veteran also earned an All-Pro nod and Pro Bowl invite for his play in the 2019 campaign.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta and quarterback Lamar Jackson met recently in Miami in hopes of working out a contract extension but remain apart on an agreement, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.The situation appears to be headed toward a franchise tag by Tuesday's deadline, Pelissero adds.The two sides have been in negotiations for over a year with no end in sight. Jackson is reportedly looking for a deal close to Deshaun Watson's five-year, $230-million fully guaranteed contract and turned down a five-year, $250-million contract with $133 million guaranteed in September.The exclusive franchise tag would restrict Jackson from speaking with other teams and allow the Ravens to trade him if they can't agree on a long-term contract. The non-exclusive tag would give other teams the go-ahead to negotiate a contract directly with Jackson and ensure Baltimore would receive two first-rounders if the Ravens don't match any agreed-upon deal.Jackson has been with the Ravens since being drafted in the first round in 2018. The former first-team All-Pro has gone 46-15 in 61 career starts.The 26-year-old is set to hit free agency on March 13 if he doesn't receive the franchise tag.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants and Daniel Jones' agents are expected to leave the NFL combine on Sunday without a contract agreement, and there is no resolution in sight, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Jones is reportedly looking for more than $45 million per year on a long-term extension. In February, the 25-year-old Jones changed agencies to Athletes First, who negotiated contracts for quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott.The Giants have until Tuesday to place the franchise tag on Jones to keep him from hitting free agency on March 13. General manager Joe Schoen admitted on Thursday that the two sides are still not close to an agreement."You're starting to feel the time crunch a little bit," Schoen said on "Good Morning Football." "I wish we were a little bit closer on a deal than what we are right now. But again, there's still time."Jones had a career year in 2022, totaling 3,913 yards with 22 touchdowns. He led the Giants to their first playoff win since 2011.The non-exclusive franchise tag on Jones would be worth $32.4 million, according to Over The Cap.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The wide receivers took the field at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, and Nebraska's Trey Palmer ran the fastest 40-yard dash of the group at 4.33 seconds.Palmer wasn't the only burner at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.PlayerTimeSchoolTrey Palmer4.33NebraskaDerius Davis4.36TCUMatt Landers4.37ArkansasBryce Ford-Wheaton4.38West VirginiaMarvin Mims Jr.4.38OklahomaJalin Hyatt4.40TennesseeJalen Moreno-Cropper4.40Fresno StateTre Tucker4.40CincinnatiZay Flowers4.42Boston CollegeJacob Copeland4.42MarylandPalmer led the Cornhuskers in receptions, yards, and touchdowns last year. His 1,043 receiving yards were a single-season school record. Meanwhile, Tennessee feasted with Hyatt, as the speedster caught 15 touchdowns and ran wild for 1,267 receiving yards for the Volunteers last season.Boston College's Flowers is flying up draft boards, and his 4.42 time should please NFL scouts. He hauled in 72 catches for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.Other notable performancesPlayerTimeSchoolJosh Downs4.48North CarolinaJordan Addison4.49USCKayshon Boutte4.50LSUQuentin JohnstonN/ATCUJaxon Smith-NjigbaN/AOhio StateJohnston, who measured in at 6-foot-3, used his combination of size and speed to rack up 1,069 yards and six scores for TCU in 2022. He didn't run the 40-yard dash at the combine but participated in receiving drills.Addison's combine was cut short after running the 40-yard dash, as he didn't participate in receiving drills due to back tightness. He will do the rest of the drills at his pro day workout.Smith-Njigba is fully recovered from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for the majority of the 2022 season, but he didn't take part in the 40-yard dash.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young received his official measurements Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine, coming in at 5-foot-10 and one-eighth and 204 pounds.Young was listed at 6-feet and 194 pounds at Alabama.He's still one of the smallest quarterbacks to enter the NFL based on Mockdraftable's percentiles, but many expected him to come in under 200 pounds.Height (inches)Weight (pounds)Hand Size (inches)Bryce Young70.1252049.75Average74.842221.7789.589Percentile1st5th62ndThe 21-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best passers in this year's draft class, but his size has been a knock on him throughout the evaluation process.Johnny Manziel and Kyler Murray are the only quarterbacks under 6-feet to go in the first round since 2004.Despite his diminutive stature, Young has confidence in his abilities."I've been this size, respectfully, my whole life. I know who I am, and I know what I can do," Young said, according to Mike Rodak of AL.com. "For me, it's fair, everyone can speculate and ask whatever questions are necessary. I'm going to continue to control what I can control."The potential No. 1 pick had an excellent tenure with the Crimson Tide. He leaves Tuscaloosa second in career passing yards (8,356) and touchdowns (80) and first in single-season passing yards (4,872) and passing touchdowns (47) in school history. Young set both single-season records and won the Heisman Trophy in 2021.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones believes quarterback Dak Prescott and Tom Brady could have a similar career arch."Just as Brady became, in my mind, better and better and more impactful on how they won as he got into his career, I think Dak really has those qualities. I think he can get better," Jones said, according to Michael Gehlken of The Dallas News.Brady won three Super Bowls in his first five years in the NFL, while Prescott has failed to reach the Conference Championship in his first seven years.The seven-time Super Bowl champion Brady found success later in his career, winning four championships after 35 years of age. Prescott will be 30 years old when the 2023 season begins.Prescott is set to have a $49.1-million cap hit in 2023, according to Over The Cap. CeeDee Lamb was the only Cowboys player to eclipse 600 receiving yards last season, while Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott, and Michael Gallup combined for $33.9 million against the cap in 2022."When you do what you do today and invest in a quarterback the way you do with these premium quarterbacks, that automatically has to be diminished ... And when you ask me the supporting cast around him, it'll be hard to get the supporting cast the way we did when he started his career," Jones said, according to Gehlken.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates is likely to leave the club and sign with another team when free agency opens, sources told theScore's NFL insider, Jordan Schultz.

The Dallas Cowboys will franchise tag running back Tony Pollard if the two sides can't work out a long-term contract, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The franchise tag deadline is March 7. The running back tag is set at just over $10 million."Tony is certainly a big part of our plans," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday at the NFL combine, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic.Pollard excelled last season, totaling 1,378 yards on 232 touches. The 25-year-old underwent surgery in January on a broken fibula that he suffered in the divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers.The Cowboys exceed the salary cap by around $7.2 million, according to Over The Cap. Dallas is expected to release running back Ezekiel Elliott if the two sides can't agree on a contract restructure. He's scheduled to have a $16.72-million cap hit in 2023.Jones said he wants Elliott back and believes the Cowboys can reach financial agreements to retain both players, according to Machota.Pollard was a fourth-round pick in the 2019 draft. He has 3,624 total yards in 62 career regular-season games.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to franchise tag running back Josh Jacobs if the two sides can't agree to a long-term extension, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.The tag deadline is March 7.Vegas currently has about $48.4 million in cap space, according to OverTheCap. The running back franchise tag is just over $10 million this year.Jacobs led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards this season. He also contributed 400 receiving yards and scored 12 total touchdowns.The 25-year-old's efforts earned him his first-career All-Pro selection and second Pro Bowl nod.The Raiders selected Jacobs 24th overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. Las Vegas declined the back's fifth-year option last offseason.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

C.J. Stroud doesn't want to be picked first overall by the Chicago Bears, but he has a pretty noble reason for his lack of interest.When asked if he's thought about landing in Chicago, the Ohio State product advocated for former college teammate and current Bears quarterback Justin Fields."I don't want to go there," Stroud said Friday at the NFL combine. "That's (Fields') team. I got to go do my thing. I got to go build my legacy, and I know he's real to me. ... Me and him are brothers for life."Bears general manager Ryan Poles said earlier this week that he plans for Fields to be the 2023 starter but still intends to do his homework on this year's draft class. Poles' comments came after a report stated that Chicago is leaning toward trading the first overall pick.Fields took a step forward as a passer in his second NFL season, throwing for 17 touchdowns to 11 interceptions with an 85.2 passer rating. However, he made the biggest impact with his legs, rushing for 1,143 yards and eight scores.Stroud defended Fields from criticism over the Bears quarterback's passing ability."He ain't no damn running back," Stroud said. "He's a quarterback. He can sling that rock. I'm going to stand up for my brother every time, and he's going to do great things in his career, and I'm excited to play with him."A two-time Heisman finalist, Stroud is projected to be one of the first quarterbacks drafted in April.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller is using his free time this offseason to start preparing for a potential future career as an NFL general manager.Miller made the trip to Indianapolis this week for the NFL Scouting Combine, where he plans to gain as much knowledge as he can about becoming a general manager one day."It's what I want to do," Miller told Mike Klis of 9News. "I don't have any experience. I know what a great football team looks like. I know what a winning football team looks like. A great staff, great equipment guys, great athletic trainers. I know what that looks like, I know what it takes to build those teams, but that's it."So, I'm here to meet with guys, for the guys to give me instructions on what to do with my right foot next, and what to do with my left foot next. And make the first steps to making this happen."The 33-year-old said he was inspired by Denver Broncos general manager John Elway, who drafted him No. 2 overall in 2011. Elway played 16 seasons with the Broncos before eventually joining the team's front office."To see a former player come back in the league and be a GM and win a Super Bowl as a player and win a Super Bowl as a GM? Oh my gosh. That's where the dream really started," Miller said. "John Elway won a Super Bowl on the field and off the field. He's the GOAT."Miller is coming off his first season with the Bills after signing a six-year, $120-million deal in free agency. He registered eight sacks and 12 quarterback hits in 11 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Arguably the biggest dual-threat quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson says he models his on-field play on Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson."I started calling myself Cam Jackson in 11th grade," Richardson said Friday at the NFL combine, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. "Just trying to make big plays, just like Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson."Richardson flashed with both his arm and legs at Florida. He threw for 2,549 yards with 17 touchdowns to nine interceptions while also accumulating three scores and 401 yards on the ground in 2022.The Florida product's upcoming 40-yard dash is set to be a highly anticipated event. However, Richardson declined to offer a specific benchmark."I'd say my target is fast," Richardson said, according to Brooks Kubena of The Houston Chronicle. "Not trying to put any numbers out there."While Richardson noted that he models his play after Jackson and Newton, he brought up two other highly decorated quarterbacks when asked what his goals for the next level were."I want to be a legend," Richardson told reporters, including Titans reporter Jim Wyatt. "I want to be like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady. I want to be one of the greats."The Florida product is projected to be among the first quarterbacks taken in the 2023 draft, along with the likes of Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Will Levis.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The representation for New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is looking for more than $45 million per year on a long-term extension, sources told Pat Leonard of The Daily News.Jones, who changed agencies in February, and the Giants have been locked in contract talks but have been unable to close in on an extension. General manager Joe Schoen admitted Thursday that he wishes the two sides "were a little bit closer" on a new deal ahead of Tuesday's franchise tag deadline.A contract averaging over $45 million per season would position Jones among the top five quarterbacks in average annual value. Aaron Rodgers leads all signal-callers with a $50.2-million per-year average while Patrick Mahomes' $45-million AAV is fifth among quarterbacks, per Spotrac.The Giants have already declared they'll use the franchise tag on Jones if a long-term deal isn't in place before Tuesday. The non-exclusive franchise tag on Jones would be worth $32.4 million, per Over The Cap.Drafted sixth overall by the Giants in 2019, the franchise elected to decline Jones' fifth-year option for 2023 last offseason.Playing on the final year of his rookie deal, Jones enjoyed his best season as a pro in 2022. He put up 3,205 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, and another seven rushing scores. Jones notched a winning record for the first time in his career and led the Giants to a wild-card victory against the Minnesota Vikings.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Premier quarterback prospect Bryce Young isn't worried about concerns over his size.The Alabama product expressed confidence in himself Friday despite speculation by pundits over whether his stature can hold up at the NFL level."I've been this size, respectfully, my whole life. I know who I am, and I know what I can do," Young told reporters at the NFL combine, according to Mike Rodak of AL.com. "For me, it's fair, everyone can speculate and ask whatever questions are necessary. I'm going to continue to control what I can control."Young, who could potentially be the first overall pick in the 2023 draft, was listed as 6-feet and 194 pounds at Alabama.He noted Friday that he's been "around the 200-pound range," according to Brooks Kubena of The Houston Chronicle.The signal-caller said he had a "great" meeting with the Houston Texans, who own the No. 2 overall pick. Young also mentioned that he's met with the Chicago Bears, who own the first overall selection, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.Young won the Heisman in 2021 after throwing 47 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He ended last season with 32 passing scores and five picks.Young won't throw at the combine and will instead wait for his Alabama pro day to do so.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to release cornerback Shaquill Griffin, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

Bryce Young will be weighed today.Stepping on the scales can be daunting for the best of us as we attempt to maintain our personal dignity. Yet NFL aficionados proclaimed this process a really big deal for Young's perceived chances of being a high-caliber quarterback.Odds for the first name off the board have shifted since we last addressed the early betting markets for the NFL draft due to events over the past two weeks.Player to be drafted first overallPLAYER ODDS (Mar. 2) ODDS (Feb. 16)Bryce Young-150-130CJ Stroud+250+200Will Anderson+800+550Jalen Carter+2000+650Will Levis+600+700Anthony Richardson+550+5000Tyree Wilson+2000+10000The Bears admitted that they're motivated to trade the top pick. As we discussed previously, this is the first step toward a quarterback being chosen first overall. As a result, Young's odds have shortened, while the top defensive players' odds have lengthened.Uncertainty looms over Georgia's Jalen Carter, who was booked on misdemeanor charges Wednesday in the accident that killed Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy. Despite being released on bond and returning to the combine, Carter's odds have lengthened even more over concerns about his future.Texas Tech pass-rusher Tyree Wilson has taken some of that implied probability and is the biggest riser on the defensive side, but he still remains a long shot.Speaking of big movers, perhaps due to anticipation of how he'll measure out at the combine, Anthony Richardson's odds of going No. 1 rose from 2% to 15.4%. I note that in terms of implied probability, to show that a move from 50-1 to almost 5-1 is still relatively small.Perhaps the most notable shifts are amongst the other quarterbacks. Will Levis' odds have gotten slightly shorter, and C.J. Stroud's are now more attractive.While it seems more likely that a quarterback will go first overall - which was widely expected even before Chicago's admission - there's still not enough reason to believe Young warrants being the odds-on favorite.Other NFL draft betting marketsCarter's legal issues prompted the "First Defensive Player" market to be taken down promptly after it was installed. However, two other widely available markets have opened up.First quarterback draftedPLAYERODDSBryce Young-160CJ Stroud+200Will Levis+500Anthony Richardson+500Since the Bears haven't traded the first pick yet, why would you bet Young at -150 in the overall market when you can pay slightly more and not have to worry about the chances a defensive player goes to the Bears if they can't trade the pick?First wide receiver draftedPLAYERODDSQuentin Johnston+140Jordan Addison+200Jaxon Smith-Njigba+250Jalin Hyatt+500Zay Flowers+1000Josh Downs+2500Kayshon Boutte+2800Athletic evaluations from the combine should have some effect on a market in which Jalin Hyatt of Tennessee already moved from a much longer price. How those measurements further shift the odds will go a long way to deciding whether there's a bet to be made between now and April 25.Matt Russell is a betting writer 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.

Top NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter was booked at 11:33 p.m. ET on Wednesday night on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department confirmed, according to NFL Network's James Palmer.The charges against Carter stem from a Jan. 15 crash that killed a Georgia teammate and staff member hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship with a parade and ceremony.The former Georgia defensive lineman was released at 11:49 p.m. after posting a $4,000 bond.Carter, who left the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday to return to Athens, came back to the combine Thursday to finish interviews, measurements, and other activities, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Arrest warrants were issued for Carter on Wednesday. Carter and Chandler LeCroy, the Georgia staffer killed in the crash, were "operating their vehicles in a manner consistent with racing," according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department's investigation. The two "switched between lanes, drove in the center turn lane, drove in opposite lanes of travel, overtook other motorists, and drove at high rates of speed."LeCroy and Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock were killed in the wreck after LeCroy's Ford Expedition "left the roadway, striking two power poles and several trees," police said in January. Willock was announced dead at the scene, while LeCroy died from her injuries after being transported to the hospital.A toxicology report indicated that LeCroy's blood alcohol concentration was .197 at the time of the crash. The police department's investigation ruled that alcohol impairment, racing, reckless driving, and speed were significant factors in the crash.Carter released a statement Wednesday stating he would answer the charges."It is my intention to return to Athens to answer the misdemeanor charges against me and to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented," he wrote. "There is no question in my mind that when all the facts are known that I will be fully exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing."Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said the program will continue to work with the authorities in light of the warrants issued for Carter."The charges announced today are deeply concerning, especially as we are still struggling to cope with the devastating loss of two beloved members of our community," Smart wrote in a statement Wednesday. "We will continue to cooperate with the authorities while supporting these families and assessing what we can learn from this horrible tragedy."Many analysts projected Carter to go first overall in the 2023 draft.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman isn't pleased with general manager Eric DeCosta.DeCosta seemingly criticized his wide receiver room Wednesday when asked about the team's problems drafting wideouts, saying, "If I had an answer, that would probably mean I would have some better receivers."Bateman pushed back against DeCosta on Thursday in a since-deleted tweet. "How about you play to your players' strengths and stop pointing the finger at us and (Lamar Jackson)," Bateman said.He added: "Blame the one you let do this. ... Care about us and see what happens."Baltimore drafted Bateman in the first round in 2021. The 23-year-old has battled injuries, playing in only 18 regular-season games. However, he's flashed potential when healthy, hauling in 61 catches for 800 yards and three touchdowns during his career.The Ravens have drafted five wide receivers since Jackson took over the starting job, including Bateman, Marquise Brown, Devin Duvernay, James Proche, and Tylan Wallace.Of the five, only Brown, who was traded to the Arizona Cardinals last offseason, has eclipsed 500 yards in a campaign. The rest have combined for 2,014 yards in 133 games, an average of 15 yards per contest.In addition to Baltimore's struggles at wideout, the team also remains in a standoff with Jackson regarding a long-term contract. He's reportedly asking for a fully guaranteed deal close to what Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson received.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will use the franchise tag to retain tight end Evan Engram, a source tells Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen knows he's running out of time to sign quarterback Daniel Jones to a long-term deal before Tuesday's deadline to use the franchise tag."You're starting to feel the time crunch a little bit," Schoen told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Thursday. "I wish we were a little bit closer on a deal than what we are right now. But again, there's still time."Schoen added that he's met with Jones' representatives throughout the week at the NFL combine and is set to regroup with the quarterback's representation again Thursday. Jones changed agencies in February."Things ramped up pretty quick with his new group and we've had productive talks throughout this week," Schoen said. "We met Monday, Tuesday, we met yesterday with them, and we'll continue to talk and see if we can get something done before Tuesday."The Giants general manager said Wednesday that he plans to franchise tag Jones if an extension isn't reached by the March 7 deadline. However, he also acknowledged that tagging Jones could hamper the team's ability to address other positions and issues this offseason. Star running back Saquon Barkley is among the Giants set to become free agents later in March.A non-exclusive franchise tag on Jones would be worth $32.4 million, per Over The Cap.The former sixth overall pick enjoyed a breakout campaign last season with a career-high 3,205 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. His 708 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground were also a personal best.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

If there's one lesson that free agency has taught us, it's that spending big doesn't always mean spending smartly. More often than not, the best moves don't have the biggest price tags attached to them. While the superstars fetching lucrative deals will steal the headlines, the best signings are usually from front offices finding undervalued gems who can provide similar production for a fraction of the cost.Here are the 10 players that have the potential to be huge bargains this free agency:Parris Campbell, WR, Colts Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyThere'll be a lot of value in the middle portions of what is an unusual wide receiver market that's lacking star power. But that's where savvy front offices might be able to get a steal on pass-catchers like Campbell.Let's not sugarcoat it, though. There's a lot of risk in investing in Campbell. He was sidelined for the majority of his first three seasons before finally playing a full campaign in 2022. However, his injury track history should only help make him a potential bargain if teams are worried about his durability. The soon-to-be 26-year-old may have turned a corner in his career after catching 63 passes for 623 yards in 2022 while playing 85% of the Colts' snaps. His athleticism was also on full display, with just over 43% of his yardage coming after the catch last season, per PFR. While his injury history has been questionable, Campbell's talent has never been deniable.Best fits: Bears, Giants, ChargersCameron Sutton, CB, SteelersHowever much Sutton ends up collecting in free agency will likely still be a discount considering the body of work he produced last season. Sutton not only enjoyed the best year of his career, but he also arguably played like a top-10 cornerback. He'll likely end up with a good chunk of dough in free agency, but it's hard to believe he'll make the kind of money that his stats reflect.Here's how Sutton fared in 2022 (min. 60 targets), per PFR:CategoryNFL RankCompletion % Allowed47.93rdYards per Target5.3T9thPasser Rating Allowed65.38thWhile Sutton put himself on the map as an outside corner in 2022, he's also capable of shifting to the slot, which he's done frequently in the past for the Steelers. Sutton has quietly been a key piece of Pittsburgh's secondary for six seasons now, and if his advanced metrics continue to get ignored on the open market, he could very well end up being the best bang for your buck at the cornerback position.Best fits: Raiders, Vikings, RamsRashaad Penny, RB, SeahawksIt's hard enough being a running back who wants to get paid in the year 2023. It's even harder for backs to get their worth when they have multiple red flags. Add in the context that this year's running back free-agent class is very deep, and it's easy to see that there won't be enough money to go around for everyone. But all that means is there could be a handful of low-risk, high-reward bets at the position, perhaps none with a higher ceiling than Penny.It's been a tough go for Penny, who saw his season end prematurely due to a broken fibula. No stranger to injuries, perhaps Penny's dreams of being a bell-cow back are over. But if there's anyone who's made the most of limited opportunities, it's the Seahawks running back. Despite logging just 176 carries over the last two seasons, Penny has ripped off 13 runs of 25-plus yards, second most in the NFL during that span. If he can stay on the field, Penny has displayed enough reason to believe that he can still be an important part of any NFL backfield.Best fits: Browns, Broncos, ChargersArden Key, LB, Jaguars Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyKey found his footing over the last two seasons as a situational pass-rusher during stops with the 49ers and Jaguars. His production doesn't jump off the page, but there's a lot of promise beneath the surface. Take last year for example, Key posted 4.5 sacks, 15 quarterback hits, and 20 pressures with Jacksonville. Nothing earth-shattering, but the 26-year-old did all this while seeing the field on just over 41% of the Jaguars' defensive snaps. That puts him in rare territory.Players who played 475 or fewer snaps and recorded 20-plus pressures in 2022, per PFR:Name Defensive Snaps Played PressuresArden Key47520Brandon Graham47421Von Miller45027Justin Houston39725Josh Uche37425Dante Fowler34321It's no longer enough to have just one or even two strong pass-rushers to be an elite defense in today's pass-happy NFL. While guys like Key may never be full-time starters, he can provide incredible value as a situational pass-rusher. What's even more appealing is that teams shouldn't have to break the bank or tie down large amounts of guaranteed money to land him.Best fits: Broncos, 49ers, FalconsTaylor Rapp, S, RamsIt's shaping up to be a good free-agent safety class with a lot of different skill sets available for buyers. The top free-agent safety is arguably C.J. Gardner-Johnson thanks to his versatility and ball skills. But what if you could get a similar, versatile defensive back like Gardner-Johnson for a lesser cost? That might be possible with Rapp, who was graded higher than the Eagles safety by PFF this season.Though Rapp may not be a pure ballhawk like other elite safeties, nine interceptions in four years while playing a multitude of roles isn't something to overlook. Instead, his trump card since coming into the league has been his flexibility across the formation. Take a look below at his snaps played by position last season, according to PFF. A force against the run and also a weapon in coverage, Rapp might be the real jack-of-all-trades safety to target.PositionSnapsIn the box257Slot CB168Wide CB7Free safety524Best fits: Cowboys, Lions, PanthersJulian Love, S, GiantsLooking for another potential bargain at safety? Point your direction toward Love, who quietly had a breakout year for the Giants in 2022. The 24-year-old racked up 124 tackles, six tackles for a loss, and two interceptions. Just how impressive was Love last season? No other safety was able to match that exact stat line.Like Rapp, Love also comes equipped with an abundance of versatility. According to PFF, he logged 296 snaps in the box, 170 at slot corner, and 578 at free safety last season. With a price tag that should come in lower than Rapp and Gardner-Johnson, Love has the potential to be a home-run addition. If utilized correctly, the best could still be yet to come for the talented safety.Best fits: Jets, Cowboys, BillsJustin Houston, DE, Ravens Michael Owens / Getty Images Sport / GettyHouston is going on his age-34 season, though no one would know watching him play. The veteran pass-rusher is coming off his best season since 2019 after registering 9.5 sacks with the Ravens last season. While his days of starting are likely in the past, Houston has a strong case for being one of the league's most efficient pass-rushers considering his part-time role. The four-time Pro Bowler was one of just two players to record at least nine sacks while playing 400 or fewer snaps, joining the Patriots' Josh Uche, who's almost a decade younger than him.Even with his production, Houston should still come at a fraction of the cost of other younger pass-rushers on the market. He's played on one-year deals in each of the past two seasons, with last year's contract worth a measly $3.5 million. It's reasonable to expect he'll earn a similar figure considering his age and part-time duties, which makes the veteran one of the biggest potential gems of the offseason.Best fits: Ravens, Browns, PackersCharles Omenihu, DL, 49ersOmenihu was the best 49ers pass-rusher not named Nick Bosa in 2022. While he managed to only produce 4.5 sacks, he still consistently disrupted the pocket as he ranked second on the team in quarterback hits (16) and pressures (21), per PFR. Despite only starting three games and playing just over 50% of the 49ers' snaps, Omenihu's seven games with multiple pressures matched the production of NFL stars such as Chandler Jones, Justin Houston, and Frank Clark.Though some may assume Omenihu's production was the byproduct of Bosa's presence and a stout 49ers defense, it's not like he hasn't replicated this output before. The 25-year-old also recorded 20-plus pressures in 2020 as a member of the Texans.Best fits: Cardinals, Falcons, BearsGermaine Pratt, LB, BengalsThe 2023 linebacker market is headlined by the likes of Tremaine Edmunds and Lavonte David. However, there are quite a bunch of intriguing characters in the position's secondary acts, including Pratt. The Bengals linebacker isn't as well-rounded as his peers, which might deflate his market, but his superb play in coverage might be one of the NFL's biggest secrets. Pratt's work in 2022 consistently had him among the league's best linebackers, according to PFR's metrics (min. 40 targets).CategoryLB RankPasser rating allowed62.11stCompletion percentage allowed62.5%3rdYards per completion7.810thYards per target4.9T3rdPratt is another case of exceptional value if put in the right environment. He may have shortcomings in certain areas, but if he's placed in a position that doesn't require him to play above his worth and highlights his natural ability in coverage, he can be a gigantic asset for any defense.Best fits: Bengals, Steelers, GiantsJermaine Eluemunor, OT, Raiders Michael Owens / Getty Images Sport / GettyEluemunor is a relatively unknown name, but his play last season was worthy of propelling him into the limelight. For the first time in his career, he started every game as the Raiders' full-time right tackle, and he performed better than anyone could've predicted.The 28-year-old now joins a crowded right tackle market. He'll likely receive a smaller contract than his positional peers, which really shouldn't be the case. Out of all the potential free-agent right tackles, Eluemunor proved to be the best pass-protector in 2022, according to Sports Info Solutions. That'll be music to the ears of his future employer as they'll likely pick up a solid tackle on a bargain deal while other executives latch themselves onto bigger names.Name Pass Blocking Snaps Sacks AllowedJermaine Eluemunor5493Kaleb McGary4885George Fant3585Mike McGlinchey5287Best fits: Patriots, Bengals, TitansCopyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is taking over play-calling duties next season and believes it will serve quarterback Dak Prescott well moving forward.We all can use a new voice," McCarthy said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. "We all can use a sense of motivation and challenge and so forth. This is a new challenge for him."Dallas parted with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who called plays from 2019-2022 while orchestrating some of the best statistical campaigns in franchise history. Moore was among several offseason changes to the offensive staff.McCarthy felt it was time for a change following the team's divisional-round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.Prescott struggled with interceptions in 2022, posting a league-high 15 despite missing five games due to injury. He finished the season throwing for 2,860 yards and 23 touchdowns with a 66.2% completion rate.McCarthy opted not to call plays after joining Dallas in 2020 so as to not disrupt Prescott's development at the time. He'll be the first Cowboys head coach to call plays since Jason Garrett in 2012. Brian Schottenheimer was hired in February as the team's new OC to assist with offensive duties.The Cowboys' offense won't undergo wholesale changes this offseason. McCarthy said 30%-35% would change following Moore's departure.McCarthy will call plays for the first time since his tenure with the Green Bay Packers. The 59-year-old is enjoying being in the meeting room and talking nothing but scheme once again."This is the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas," McCarthy said.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard downplayed the notion that his club will trade up for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft."Everybody has just automatically stamped that you gotta move up to No. 1 to get it right. I don't know if I agree with that," he said Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine.However, Ballard did offer up a scenario when asked what it would take to motivate the Colts to move up in the draft."That we were just convicted that this is no freakin' doubt the guy," he said.Indianapolis owns the fourth overall selection. The Chicago Bears currently hold the top pick but are reportedly leaning toward trading it to address multiple needs on the roster. Several teams have apparently approached Chicago with interest in the top pick.The Colts would likely have to get ahead of their division rival Houston Texans, who hold the second pick, to acquire their top choice.Quarterback prospects Bryce Young (Alabama) and C.J. Stroud (Ohio State) are expected to be taken early in the draft. Kentucky's Will Levis and Florida's Anthony Richardson are other candidates that could go off the board in the first round.Ballard isn't ready to anoint any signal-caller in the 2023 draft class as a no-doubt selection or worthy of moving up to acquire. He shared that improving the offensive line will also be a priority for the club this offseason.New head coach Shane Steichen shared that along with traditional physical traits, the team will look for both accuracy and an "it" factor when evaluating QBs, per The Athletic's Zak Keefer.The Colts have struggled to find consistency at the position since Andrew Luck retired before the 2019 season. Since then, the franchise has started seven different QBs. Indianapolis has opted to acquire veteran quarterbacks the past few offseasons, including Matt Ryan last year, with middling results.The Colts finished with a 4-12-1 record last season.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFLPA released its first NFL Player Team Report Cards on Wednesday with the goal of helping free agents make more informed decisions.Clubs were graded using quantitative and qualitative evaluations through a questionnaire that 1,300 players answered for their respective teams.Categories included:

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta is still optimistic that the team and quarterback Lamar Jackson can agree to a contract extension."Lamar and I are talking. We met recently," DeCosta said at the NFL combine Wednesday. "It's an ongoing discussion. We both understand the urgency of the situation; it's been a ... good discussion. I'm optimistic ... We'll see where it goes."However, DeCosta wouldn't rule out placing the franchise tag on Jackson."There's a couple different situations that can go. There's a couple different franchise tags," the 51-year-old said. "We're hopeful that we'll get a deal done with Lamar before that happens. ... We've got four, five, or six different plans based on what happens over the next 10 days."The exclusive franchise tag would block Jackson from negotiating a contract with another team and allow the Ravens to trade him if they can't agree on a long-term deal. The non-exclusive tag would allow other teams to negotiate with the 26-year-old and ensure Baltimore would receive two first-rounders if Jackson left. The deadline to apply either tag is March 7.DeCosta added: "You can't win in this league without a strong quarterback. I mean, that's been proven. So, we want Lamar here, we think he's one of the best quarterbacks in the league. He's certainly one of our best players, and we want him back."The longtime Baltimore executive further acknowledged the importance of the quarterback."Living in a world without a quarterback is a bad world to live in," he said. "I think there's a lot of GMs and coaches who would probably say that, who are living in that world right now. We're aware of that. I think we've been blessed since 2008 to have Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson, and my goal is to continue that."DeCosta also acknowledged that the team needs to improve at wide receiver, regardless of who lines up under center. When asked about the team's issues at that position, he openly admitted, "If I had an answer, that'd probably mean I have some better receivers," per the Baltimore Banner's Jonas Shaffer. He added that the Ravens will "keep swinging" at receiver in the draft.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers brushed off critics of his decision-making process after returning from a "darkness retreat," stating he will decide his playing future on his own terms."I'm answering questions about it because I got asked about it. I'm talking about it because it's important to me. If you don't like it and you think it's drama, you think I'm being a diva or whatever, then just tune it out. That's fine," Rodgers said on the "Aubrey Marcus Podcast," according to NFL Network. "But this is my life. It's important to me, and I'll make a decision soon enough, and we'll go down that road and be really excited about it."The interview, recorded on Feb. 22 and released Wednesday, marks the first time Rodgers spoke publicly since his four-day darkness retreat in Oregon. Rodgers took part in the retreat to help him decide what he will do in 2023. He is contemplating either retiring, playing for the Packers next year, or requesting a trade to another team."It's best for anybody who has an interest to make a decision sooner rather than later," Rodgers said on the podcast, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.The 39-year-old described the retreat as "incredible" and "difficult at times," according to Justin Terranova of the New York Post.Rodgers failed to make the playoffs last season for the first time since 2018. He started all 17 games for the Packers, throwing for 3,695 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.The four-time first-team All-Pro is set to have a $31.6-million cap hit in 2023 after signing a three-year, $150-million extension last offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets are reportedly potential landing spots if Rodgers requests a trade.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

All signs point to star receiver Keenan Allen sticking with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023.Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said on "Good Morning Football" that there has been "no thought" of moving on from Allen, according to Will Selva of NFL Network."Keenan Allen, he's our Andre Reed. He's our Charlie Joiner," Telesco noted. "We're thrilled with Keenan."The 30-year-old wideout accounts for a $21.7-million cap hit in 2023. Releasing Allen would net the Chargers $14.8 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. Los Angeles is roughly $20 million over the salary cap.Allen has played all 10 of his NFL seasons with the Chargers and has been their top wideout. He saw a streak of five consecutive Pro Bowl invites come to an end in 2022 after injuries limited him to just 66 catches for 752 yards over 10 games.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Longtime NFL groundskeeper George "The Sodfather" Toma is placing blame on the league's field director, Ed Mangan, for the turf issues during Super Bowl LVII.The 94-year-old Toma, who prepared or consulted on every Super Bowl field, believes the slippery conditions were due to the turf being overwatered in the days leading up to the game, he told ESPN's Josh Weinfuss."(Mangan) waters the hell out of it and puts it right into the stadium - and that's it," Toma said. "Never sees sunlight again. He can't do that."Toma added that the field had a "rotten smell" and wasn't sanded enough.Players from both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs slipped on the turf at Arizona's State Farm Stadium throughout the Super Bowl. Several players sounded off on the poor conditions after the game, including Eagles defensive end Haason Reddick, who called it "the worst field that (he) ever played on."The day after the game, the NFL said the field was tested throughout the week and "met the required standards for the maintenance of natural surfaces."Toma retired after Super Bowl LVII and voiced displeasure over how the NFL responded to other field issues in the past."Me and the league are finished," he said. "They can't tell me what to do anymore. We're done."Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A reunion between the Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Bobby Wagner could be in the cards.The Seahawks are "keenly" interested in bringing back the veteran linebacker, who's reportedly set to be released by the Los Angeles Rams, sources told The News Tribune's Gregg Bell.The Rams are planning to cut Wagner on March 15, the first day of the new league year. They've given the 32-year-old permission to talk to suitors ahead of his release, Bell adds.A second-round pick in 2012, Wagner spent the first 10 seasons of his career in Seattle before being cut last offseason. He signed a five-year, $50-million deal with L.A. shortly after.Wagner made eight Pro Bowls and earned six All-Pro nods while with the Seahawks. He's the franchise's all-time leader in tackles with 1,383.The Seahawks relied on Jordyn Brooks and Cody Barton at linebacker last season. Brooks tallied 161 tackles while Barton added 136 tackles of his own.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Daniel Jones remained close with his high school varsity head coach long after he settled in the Big Apple. When Giants skill players rented a lake house north of Charlotte last offseason, assembling near Jones' hometown to bond and practice, Larry McNulty drove up to watch the group run routes at a local field. He follows everything Jones does in football."I get up in the morning and look at all the New York Giants stuff that's on my phone. Check and see what's going on. All the latest rumors," McNulty said. "I was just thrilled for him this year. With the coaching change and finally getting some offensive-minded guys in, they found his talents and utilized them."David Cutcliffe coached Jones at Duke from 2015-18. He retired from the sidelines before the 2022 season, freeing up his Sundays. Cutcliffe watched Jones lead win-sealing drives throughout the fall and the NFL wild-card round. Jones' gutsy sneak on fourth down set up the touchdown plunge from Saquon Barkley that broke a late deadlock and eliminated the Vikings."That speaks volumes to the confidence the coaching staff has in him," Cutcliffe said. "Instead of kicking a field goal, you're going for it on fourth down, and you call his number."

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch isn't ruling out the possibility of adding a veteran passer this offseason."We may have to look at the quarterback market, in addition to (Brock Purdy) and (Trey Lance), to insulate ourselves from whatever may happen," Lynch said Tuesday during the NFL Scouting Combine.Both Lance and Purdy are currently on the mend from injuries sustained during the 2022 campaign. Purdy injured his UCL in the 49ers' NFC Championship Game loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Iowa State product posted a 5-0 mark in the regular season following a foot injury to Jimmy Garoppolo.Purdy passed for 1,374 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions while posting a 107.3 quarterback rating as a rookie. His procedure was delayed because of persistent swelling in his elbow. Lynch said it's possible Purdy's recovery will take longer than the initial six-month timeline associated with his ailment.Lynch had a much more positive update for Lance, who underwent a second procedure in December after suffering an ankle injury in the team's home opener. The GM said the 2021 first-round pick has begun to throw and should be able to return to action in time for OTAs in May.Lynch also shared that the team is unlikely to bring back Garoppolo, who's set to become a free agent after six seasons with the Niners."Jimmy's gonna go play good football for someone," he said.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the club will place the franchise tag on quarterback Daniel Jones if a multi-year deal is not in place before the March 7 deadline, according to team writer Michael Eisen.If Jones is tagged, the two sides are still expected to continue negotiating a long-term deal.Jones' salary would be $32.4 million under the non-exclusive tender for the 2023 season if a new agreement can't be worked out, per Over The Cap.Schoen admitted tagging Jones would likely restrict the club's efforts to upgrade at other positions in the offseason."If you have to franchise Daniel, I don't think that's best for the organization," Schoen said. "I don't believe it's best for Daniel, especially as we try to build a team around him and (answer) questions about receiver and other positions on the other side of the ball where we may need depth."Schoen noted that Jones' change of agents from CAA to Athletes First won't impact negotiations and is "cautiously optimistic" that both Jones and running back Saquon Barkley, another pending free agent, will remain with the club.The Giants opted not to exercise the fifth-year option in Jones' rookie deal, forcing them to into this decision ahead of the start of free agency on March 15.Jones, 25, threw for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions and posted a career-high 92.5 passer rating. New York qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2016 after going 9-6-1 in the regular season. The Giants defeated the Minnesota Vikings before falling to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins have yet to make a decision on whether to pick up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option."Like any other player, you factor in every variable," head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. "I think it's important to recognize we have a congruence of interests by the Dolphins and the player, Tua, that both parties really want him to play at a very high level for a long time for the Miami Dolphins."Miami has until May 1 to decide whether to exercise the 2024 option worth close to $23.2 million.The Dolphins have reportedly committed to Tagovailoa as the team's starter in 2023 after he led the league with a 105.5 passer rating and 8.9 yards gained per pass attempt last season. He also posted career highs with 3,548 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in his third pro campaign.Tagovailoa was sidelined for five games last season, which included a loss in the wild-card round to the Buffalo Bills, due to a pair of concussions.General manager Chris Grier said he was assured by doctors that Tagovailoa isn't more prone to concussions after the passer cleared the league's protocol on Feb. 1, according to the Miami Herald's Daniel Oyefusi.The Alabama product said he'll participate in judo sessions this offseason to help him avoid head injuries when he falls.Tagovailoa, who turns 25 on March 2, is also eligible for a long-term contract. If Miami opts not to pick up the option in his rookie deal, Tagovailoa would become a free agent after the 2023 season.Miami will also need to decide who'll back up Tagovailoa next season, with Teddy Bridgewater set to become a free agent. Skylar Thompson is currently the only other passer on the roster.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon dismissed the idea that quarterback Ryan Tannehill may no longer be part of the team's future."Ryan is under contract," Carthon said, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. "I know everybody wants to make a big deal out of the quarterback position and whether he will or won't be here, but you guys just have to accept the fact that Ryan is under contract for us."Right now, he's a Titan, and he will be a Titan."Tannehill suited up for 12 games in 2022 before missing the remainder of the season with an ankle injury. He led Tennessee to a 6-6 mark while throwing for 2,536 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions.The Titans missed the playoffs after posting a 7-10 record. Tennessee's offense struggled in Tannehill's absence, finishing the year ranked 30th in yards per game and averaging just 18.1 points.Tannehill, 34, is entering the final season of a four-year, $118-million contract he signed in 2020. The Titans drafted Malik Willis in the third round in 2022, but the Liberty product threw three interceptions to zero touchdowns and posted a 50.8% completion rate in his rookie campaign.If the Titans opt to part with Tannehill after June 1, they would save $27 million against the cap but take a $9.6-million dead cap hit, per Over The Cap. His cap number will be $36.6 million in 2023.Carthon has previously stated he and head coach Mike Vrabel will together decide Tannehill's future.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin doesn't plan to trade wide receiver Tee Higgins."I'm in the business of making the Cincinnati Bengals better," Tobin told reporters Tuesday at the NFL combine. "Trading Tee Higgins is not on my mind. That's their problem. They want a receiver? Go find your own, you know? In my opinion, Tee Higgins is a good piece for the Cincinnati Bengals, so the trade stuff is a little ridiculous right now."Higgins, 24, has put up at least 900 yards and six touchdowns in all three of his NFL campaigns and is eligible for a contract extension. The 6-foot-4 target said earlier in February that he plans to remain in Cincinnati.Rumors have suggested the Bengals might move the talented pass-catcher to avoid giving him a significant contract.The Bengals currently have about $35.5 million in cap space, according to OverTheCap. Quarterback Joe Burrow is also eligible for an extension this offseason and receiver Ja'Marr Chase will be in line for a new deal next offseason.Tobin, who is the closest equivalent to a general manager for the Bengals, was part of the management group that selected Higgins 33rd overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles have filled their offensive and defensive coordinator positions.Quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson has been promoted to offensive coordinator, while Sean Desai is being hired as the defensive coordinator, the Eagles announced Tuesday.Johnson replaces former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, who took the Indianapolis Colts' head coaching job this offseason. Meanwhile, Desai comes over from the Seattle Seahawks and will succeed Jonathan Gannon after he left to become the Arizona Cardinals' head coach.Desai spent last season as a defensive assistant for Seattle. He previously served as defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears in 2021 when the team ranked sixth in yardage allowed.Johnson had multiple opportunities for other offensive coordinator positions but decided to stay with Philadelphia, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.The 36-year-old assistant has been part of the Eagles' staff since 2021. Though this will be his first season as an NFL offensive coordinator, Johnson held the position in the college ranks. He handled the duty for Utah, Houston, and Florida.Philadelphia's offense ranked third in scoring and yardage in 2022 as its high-powered unit aided the team to a 14-3 record and a Super Bowl appearance. Gannon's Eagles defense stood eighth in points allowed and second in yardage last year, though he was criticized heavily for the unit's inability to stop the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to release running back Leonard Fournette when the new league year begins March 15, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Fournette asked to be released, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll acknowledged that the team could consider a quarterback in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, even if Geno Smith returns."We're totally connected to the quarterbacks coming out," Caroll responded when asked if the team could re-sign Smith and draft a quarterback, according to The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta. "This is a really huge opportunity for us. It's a rare opportunity. We've been drafting in the low 20s for such a long time. You just don't get the chance at these guys. So we're deeply involved with all them."The Seahawks currently own the fifth and 20th overall selections in the draft. They acquired the No. 5 overall pick when the team traded quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos prior to the 2022 campaign.Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis, and Florida's Anthony Richardson are all expected to go in the first round when the draft kicks off April 27.Smith started all 17 games for the Seahawks in 2022 after spending most of his career as a backup. The 32-year-old led the league in completion percentage (69.8%) while throwing for 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. His efforts won him the Associated Press' Comeback Player of the Year award.Smith is currently not under contract for 2023. Seattle can use the franchise tag or negotiate an extension to retain his services. Smith previously said that extension talks were going well.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Jets won't hesitate to acquire a quarterback, according to general manager Joe Douglas."We'll be ready to pull the trigger when we have to," Douglas told reporters, including ESPN's Rich Cimini, at the NFL combine on Tuesday.The Jets have been linked to numerous high-profile quarterbacks this offseason, including former Las Vegas Raiders signal-caller Derek Carr and Green Bay Packers star Aaron Rodgers.Carr is scheduled to meet again with the Jets at the combine after previously visiting the team's facility earlier in February. Douglas described Carr's initial visit as "fantastic" but noted that the team will "respect" the free agent's process. Carr has also attracted interest from the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers."He left a strong impression with everybody," Douglas said, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.He added: "(Carr is a) high-level producer but really a phenomenal person. Very authentic, ultra-intelligent, very comfortable in his own skin, and highly competitive."The Jets also reportedly inquired about the availability of Rodgers, who hasn't decided on his future with the Packers.New York is prioritizing improving the quarterback position after former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson has struggled under center. However, Douglas still believes the 23-year-old has the ability to live up to his billing."Our stance on Zach hasn't changed. Zach has a very high ceiling," Douglas said, according to Garafolo. The GM added, "When players love this game and work their tails off, they usually hit their ceiling. Still feel strongly Zach's going to hit his."The Jets finished last in the AFC East in six of the last seven years.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New York Giants are planning to release wide receiver Kenny Golladay after two seasons with the team, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Giants intend to file the transaction on March 15, the first day of the new league year. Cutting Golladay will save the Giants $6.7 million in cap space, Schefter adds.More to come.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Tuesday he believes Jordan Love is "absolutely" ready to be a starting quarterback, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky."I think he's ready to play," Gutekunst told reporters at the NFL combine, per The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.Gutekunst's comments come amid Rodgers' uncertain future with the Packers. The GM added that the veteran hasn't told the team his plans and that he hasn't spoken extensively with Rodgers since the end of the campaign."He's a great player, but until we have those conversations, I think all options are on the table," Gutekunst said, per Demovsky.He added: "We want what's best for the Green Bay Packers, what's best for him, so we'll get to that coming up."Gutekunst is still aiming for a resolution with Rodgers prior to the start of free agency in March. The 39-year-old signal-caller recently emerged from a "darkness retreat," which was set to precede a decision on the next chapter of his career.It was previously reported that the Packers would be open to trading the four-time league MVP if he desired a fresh start, with the New York Jets apparently inquiring about his availability. However, Green Bay has yet to receive an official trade offer for Rodgers."I have conversations with teams all the time," Gutekunst said, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I've talked to a lot of different teams about a lot of different things, but actual(ly) talking about trades - not yet."Rodgers is set to earn roughly $59.5 million if he plays in 2023, per Spotrac. Meanwhile, Love is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal, though the Packers can exercise his fifth-year option.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier won't be returning in 2023.Frazier decided to take a year off from coaching, the team announced Tuesday. He plans to return for the 2024 season, though it's unknown if he'll come back to Buffalo.Frazier was the Bills' defensive coordinator for the last six seasons. His Buffalo unit produced quality results, ranking in the top two in points allowed in three of the last four seasons.His best year came in 2021 when the Bills' defense ranked first in points allowed and yardage. Buffalo finished second in scoring defense and sixth in yardage allowed last season.The 63-year-old has compiled a lengthy NFL resume that includes defensive coordinator stints with the Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also served as the Vikings' head coach from 2010-2013.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

With the 2022 season in the rearview mirror, NFL teams begin balancing budgets and building their rosters for 2023 and beyond.Here are 10 veterans whose hefty contracts, age, and performance could place them on the chopping block in the offseason.(Contract information courtesy of OverTheCap)Titans QB Ryan TannehillYears left on contract: 1

Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr is scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers at the 2023 NFL Combine, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Carr is also set to have an in-person meeting with the New Orleans Saints and New York Jets, Rapoport adds. Carr previously visited both teams earlier this year.Carr spent nine seasons as the Raiders' signal-caller, starting 142 contests during that stretch. Las Vegas benched him for the final two games of the 2022 season.Matt Corral and Jacob Eason are the two Panthers quarterbacks under contract for next season. The 24-year-old Corral was a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft but suffered a Lisfranc injury in the preseason that ended his campaign.The Panthers had a revolving door of starting quarterbacks last year. Baker Mayfield started six games, while Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker each started five. Walker and Darnold are slated to become free agents.The Carr visit signals the beginning of new head coach Frank Reich's quest to find a starting quarterback. The Panthers hold the ninth overall pick in the upcoming draft.Carr threw for 3,522 yards with 24 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 15 starts last season.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL owners would move toward a vote to remove Daniel Snyder from ownership of the Washington Commanders if he doesn't sell the franchise, sources told the Washington Post's Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala, and Liz Clarke.Snyder demanded that the NFL and other franchise owners indemnify him against future legal liability and costs if he sells the team, per the Washington Post. The 58-year-old reportedly said he'd sue the league if his requests aren't fulfilled.The Commanders refuted the report later Monday."The story posted tonight by the Washington Post regarding the transaction process involving the Washington Commanders is simply untrue," the team said in a statement.Franchise owners had called Snyder's demands "ridiculous" and "absurd," according to the Washington Post. They believe any vote to remove Snyder would survive a legal challenge.Three-quarters of franchise owners would need to support a potential vote for Snyder to be removed as the Commanders' owner.Snyder reportedly requested that the league keep the findings of attorney Mary Jo White's ongoing investigation into alleged workplace misconduct and sexual harassment confidential. The NFL said the findings will be released publicly.Federal authorities in the Eastern District of Virginia are also investigating the Commanders for potential financial improprieties.Washington is fielding offers for the potential sale of the team. Prospective buyers include Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, and billionaire Jeff Bezos.Snyder reportedly denied Bezos the opportunity to bid. Bezos owns the Washington Post, which published reports documenting a culture of sexual harassment within the Commanders. The Amazon founder recently hired an investment firm to evaluate a possible offer for the franchise.Snyder, alongside his wife Tanya, announced in November they had hired Bank of America Securities to consider potential transactions for the franchise. It remains uncertain if part or all of the franchise could be sold.Snyder purchased the franchise in 1999.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Commanders released quarterback Carson Wentz, the team announced Monday. The move saves Washington $26.17 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap.The Commanders sent a 2022 third-round draft pick and a conditional 2023 third-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for the veteran last offseason. Washington paid Wentz $28 million in 2022.He went 2-5 in seven starts for Washington, throwing for 1,755 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The Commanders went 5-3-1 in games Wentz did not start.Wentz was drafted second overall in 2016 by the Philadelphia Eagles. He flourished early in his career, especially in 2017, when he threw for 33 touchdowns with only seven interceptions. He suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 that ended his season.Wentz played three more seasons in Philadelphia before being traded to the Colts after a disastrous 2020 campaign. The Pro Bowler was benched in Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers and never played another down for the Eagles.The Colts acquired Wentz for a first- and third-round pick in February 2021. He lasted one season in Indy, throwing for 3,563 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Colts lost in Week 18 to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which ended their playoff hopes.Releasing Wentz leaves Sam Howell as the only quarterback on the Commanders' roster. Taylor Heinicke is slated to become a free agent on March 13.Wentz, 30, immediately becomes a free agent. However, it is unlikely he will be viewed as a starting quarterback.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former NFL linebacker Blake Martinez has found a lucrative new career in trading cards.Martinez, who retired from the NFL midway through the 2022 season, has made more than $5 million in the past seven months selling Pokemon cards through his company Blake's Breaks, according to Megan Sauer of CNBC.The 29-year-old launched Blake's Breaks in July 2022 while he was a member of the Giants but didn't commit to the venture full time until he retired in November."I think there's more to my success than (my name)," Martinez said. "I used to be like the quarterback of the defense; I was calling plays. When I started this business, it felt like running a team again."Martinez first started collecting Pokemon cards as a child and got back into the hobby in early 2020, auctioning off cards on the reselling platform Whatnot. He sold one card for $672,000 in October through Goldin Auctions."Every single day when I wake up, my shoulder doesn't hurt and my back doesn't hurt anymore," Martinez said. "When all that hurts are my fingers from opening, like, 1,000 packs of cards per day, I think, 'I'm going to keep doing this.'"A fourth-round pick in the 2016 draft, Martinez tallied 706 combined tackles, 39 tackles for a loss, and 13 sacks across six-and-a-half seasons with the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and Las Vegas Raiders.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ohio State's C.J. Stroud and Florida's Anthony Richardson will participate in throwing drills at the 2023 NFL Combine, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, per NFL.com's Christian Gonzales.Kentucky's Will Levis will also feature at the combine, per Rapoport.Bryce Young will wait for his Alabama pro day to do on-field work, Rapoport adds. Young is believed to be fully recovered from a sprained AC joint he suffered in September.The Crimson Tide product won the Heisman trophy in his junior year, throwing 32 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games. Stroud, Richardson, Levis, and Young are all projected to go in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker won't throw at the combine, sources tell theScore's NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Hooker had ACL surgery in December, although his recovery is ahead of schedule. The 25-year-old won SEC Offensive Player of the Year, totaling 32 touchdowns with only two interceptions.The NFL combine will start March 2, with throwing drills beginning March 4.Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.