The Cincinnati Bengals were impressed by star quarterback Joe Burrow on Monday as they began the second phase of their offseason program."He didn't miss a beat," receiver Kwamie Lassiter said, according to team reporter Geoff Hobson. "Whatever he did in the offseason worked."Burrow, the 2020 first overall pick, tore a wrist ligament in his throwing hand during a Week 11 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The ailment ended his 2023 campaign, and the Bengals missed out on a playoff spot after posting a 9-8 record."I think he looked as quick and as athletic as I've seen him look," quarterbacks coach Brad Kragthorpe said after the one-hour workout. "He looked like the Joe Burrow we're used to seeing. I didn't see any difference. I thought the ball came out of his hand well, confidently. I'm happy where he's at."The 27-year-old passer, who was also hampered by a calf injury last season, was able to throw with plenty of velocity and power as he took a couple deep shots down the field during the throwing session.

Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is hoping to finish his career with the Miami Dolphins."I would like to retire in Miami, but we all know how the NFL is, how jobs go, and people getting promotions over here, and, you know, we understand that," Hill said on the "Around the Bar" podcast. "I love the team that I play on, I love the guys in the locker room, I love the head coach, I love the GM, so that means sign me."The 30-year-old's contract with the Dolphins runs through 2026. However, Hill's cap hits for the next three seasons are scheduled to be roughly $31.3 million, $34.2 million, and $56.3 million, per Over the Cap. Miami would need to rework his deal or sign him to an extension to lower his 2025 and 2026 cap numbers.The Dolphins could save up to $22.9 million if they release him next offseason or $45 million if they let him go ahead of the 2026 campaign.Hill led the league in receiving yards (1,799) and receiving touchdowns (13) last season after posting 1,710 yards and seven scores in 2022.Hill said he believes his production is one piece of the puzzle for the Dolphins."It's amazing what we're building in Miami," Hill said. "Our quarterback is special. Tua Tagovailoa is special. Jaylen Waddle - special. Y'all already know Jalen Ramsey. He's special, so he's gonna be the leader of the defense. We got a real special team."(I'm) very proud, very honored to be one of the leaders on this team."Hill has racked up 10,139 receiving yards and 76 touchdowns on 717 receptions across 124 career games between the Kansas City Chiefs and Dolphins. He also has 766 yards and seven scores on the ground.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Netflix's "The Greatest Roast Of All Time: Tom Brady" featured plenty of witty and hilarious jabs from comedians, former teammates, Bill Belichick, and more. From Will Ferrell reprising his role as "Anchorman" character Ron Burgundy and leading 'Brady is Eli Manning's b---h' chants to the numerous jokes about the Patriots' cheating allegations, there was plenty to laugh at.Here are some of our favorite jokes (that are safe enough for us to publish):Tom Brady

The Los Angeles Chargers will host free-agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a source told The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov.The 29-year-old wideout was released by the Kansas City Chiefs in February. Valdes-Scantling recorded 63 catches for 1,002 yards and three touchdowns over two seasons with the Chiefs. He hauled in three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown in Kansas City's Super Bowl LVIII win over the San Francisco 49ers.Prior to winning two Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs, Valdes-Scantling was a member of the Green Bay Packers from 2018-2021.The Chargers have a young group of wideouts that includes Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, and rookie Ladd McConkey. Veteran DJ Chark signed with the club earlier this week.L.A. has restructured its receiving corps after seeing Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Jalen Guyton exit this offseason.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is keeping the door open to return to the football field in 2024."I told (head coach DeMeco Ryans) last year, I said, 'Don't call unless you absolutely need it, but if you ever do call, I'll be there.' And he knows not to call unless he absolutely needs it," Watt told Brandon Scott of SportsRadio 610 on Saturday.The 35-year-old added that this is the last season he'll leave the offer on the table for the Texans, saying he's a "very fortunate and lucky man" to have walked away healthy after a 12-year career."This is the last year I'll tell him that because I'm not going to keep training the way I've been training. But he knows that if he ever truly does need it, I'll be there for him," said Watt, who retired after the 2022 season. "But I don't anticipate that happening. They've got a very good crew."Houston finished the 2023 campaign with a 10-7 record, winning the AFC South. The club trounced the Cleveland Browns 45-14 in the wild-card round but lost 34-10 to the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round.The Texans surpassed preseason expectations last year, largely due to quarterback C.J. Stroud and pass-rusher Will Anderson Jr., the respective offensive and defensive rookies of the year.But Watt said he's hoping he doesn't get called and can instead "watch and enjoy from the couch.""I very much don't want (to be needed)," he said. "I hope that everybody stays extremely healthy, and they dominate, and they don't need any other bodies."Watt spent 10 seasons with the Texans, earning three Defensive Player of the Year awards, five first-team All-Pro nods, and five Pro Bowl honors. His 101 sacks are the most in franchise history by a wide margin, with Whitney Mercilus' 57 and Mario Williams' 53 ranking second and third, respectively.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

CeeDee Lamb is one of several Dallas Cowboys stars in line for a major payday this offseason, and Brandin Cooks said his teammate should break the bank with his new contract."The guy is a freak," Cooks said Wednesday. "He deserves everything that is coming his way, and I hope he gets every single dollar that he can and (that he becomes) the highest-paid receiver in the league because he's the greatest receiver in the league. No doubt."Lamb, quarterback Dak Prescott, and pass-rusher Micah Parsons are all eyeing new deals ahead of the 2024 campaign, but Dallas has yet to lock down any of the trio.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in late April the team would "like to see more action" regarding long-term deals for Lamb, Prescott, and Parsons.Lamb has watched a host of other top receivers get extensions this offseason.Detroit Lions standout Amon-Ra St. Brown reset the wideout market with a four-year deal worth over $120 million before quickly getting topped by Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown's three-year, $96-million extension. DeVonta Smith, drafted a year after Lamb, also received a three-year pact worth $75 million from Philadelphia.Entering the final year of his rookie deal and set to earn $17.99 million, Lamb reportedly isn't expected to attend any of Dallas' voluntary offseason activities without a new deal.The 25-year-old set new Cowboys single-season records in 2023 with an NFL-high 135 catches. He also had the second-most yards in the league (1,749) and the third-most touchdown receptions (12).Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New Orleans Saints aren't looking to move star cornerback Marshon Lattimore after the team drafted Kool-Aid McKinstry in the second round last month."Marshon's been a really good player for us for a good period of time," general manager Mickey Loomis said on "Schein on Sports." "He's one of the leaders of our team. We can use as many corners as we can get."Loomis added: "I'm not actively trying to trade Marshon. ... He's an elite corner."Lattimore has earned four Pro Bowl nods since being selected 11th overall in 2017. Yet injuries have limited the 27-year-old to 17 games over the past two seasons.Lattimore tallied 48 tackles, eight passes defended, and one interception in 10 contests last campaign.Lattimore signed a five-year, $97.6-million extension in September 2021. He'll carry a $14.6-million cap hit in 2024 that'll jump to $31.4 million in 2025, according to Over the Cap. The Saints could save close to $4 million this year if they trade their top cornerback. They'd incur a $10.6-million dead-cap penalty for any deal completed after June 1.McKinstry is set to join a talented group of cornerbacks that includes Lattimore, Alontae Taylor, and Paulson Adebo.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Running back Josh Jacobs went on the offensive on social media after receiving some pushback from fans regarding his departure from the Las Vegas Raiders.Jacobs responded to a user on X after he was criticized for leaving Las Vegas earlier this offseason. The former All-Pro tailback signed a four-year, $48-million contract with the Green Bay Packers after spending the first five seasons of his career with the Raiders."A fake ass goodbye. It ain't no hate to the Raiders, they made a business decision and so did I," Jacobs posted on X, along with a middle finger emoji. "It's simple, move on."

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh expects Aaron Rodgers to be a full participant in the team's organized team activities later in May."We're not anticipating any restrictions with what we can and can't do with him," Saleh said Friday, according to NFL.com's Nick Shook."I know he's had a couple prior engagements that he's taking care of, but he's here, he's working," Saleh said. "I mean, the guy can still sling it. Obviously, he's still working through his rehab, but no issues on the trajectory on which he's going."Rodgers is coming off a torn Achilles sustained in his Week 1 Jets debut last season. He attempted an unlikely comeback late in the campaign but was shut down with the Jets out of playoff contention.The Jets have prioritized protecting their 40-year-old passer this offseason, bringing in veteran offensive tackles Tyron Smith and Morgan Moses and drafting offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu in the first round.New York has also gifted Rodgers several new weapons. Former Los Angeles Chargers standout Mike Williams signed as a free agent, while the Jets drafted wideout Malachi Corley and running back Braelon Allen in the third and fourth rounds, respectively.Rodgers won his third and fourth MVP awards with the Green Bay Packers in 2020 and 2021. But the future Hall of Famer's production dipped in his final campaign in Green Bay. He finished with his lowest passing yards total for a full season (3,695) while tossing 26 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on Spotify, Apple, and Google.In this episode, Boone discusses the late-round rookies worth targeting in drafts and some deep stashes.

The Miami Dolphins are signing free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.The contract has a base salary of $3 million and includes incentives that can increase its value to $8.25 million, reports ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.The two sides negotiated for weeks, and Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said that his team made an offer to the 31-year-old in March. Multiple Dolphins players reached out to Beckham to convince him to join the AFC East club during negotiations, according to NFL insider Josina Anderson.The three-time Pro Bowl wideout played the 2023 season on a one-year deal for the Baltimore Ravens but didn't make a big impact on the field, finishing with 35 receptions, 565 yards, and three touchdowns in 14 appearances. He recorded four catches for 34 yards in two playoff games with Baltimore.The Dolphins will be the fifth team of Beckham's career after the New York Giants (2014-18), Cleveland Browns (2019-21), Los Angeles Rams (2021), and Ravens (2023).Beckham - the No. 12 pick in 2014 - took the NFL by storm, topping 1,300 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons while earning two second-team All-Pro nods. However, the 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year's production has declined in recent years, and he hasn't topped the 1,000-yard mark since 2019.The LSU product last showed he had something left in the tank after signing with the Rams midway through the 2021 season. He recorded five touchdowns in eight games with Los Angeles before helping the team win Super Bowl LVI in February 2022. Beckham scored an early TD in the Big Game before suffering a torn ACL that sidelined him for the 2022 season.In Miami, he'll join an explosive Dolphins offense that features one of the NFL's top wide receiver duos in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The team also rosters wideouts Braxton Berrios and rookie Malik Washington, among others.Hill and Waddle reacted to the Beckham signing Friday on social media:

The Buffalo Bills signed veteran wide receiver Chase Claypool to a one-year contract on Friday, the team announced.Claypool, 25, played for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins in 2023. He began last season with Chicago before being traded to Miami in October. The Canadian pass-catcher - who recently had a free-agent visit with the Seattle Seahawks - finished the campaign with only eight receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown.A second-round pick in 2020, Claypool had a promising start to his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, topping 55 catches and 800 receiving yards in each of his first two pro campaigns. He also scored 11 scrimmage touchdowns as a rookie. However, the Notre Dame product hasn't been able to replicate that production since he was traded from Pittsburgh to Chicago. The wideout made 10 appearances and scored only one TD with the Bears, who originally acquired him in a trade in November 2022.There was speculation that the Dolphins would move the 6-foot-4, 238-pound pass-catcher to tight end last year, but Miami ultimately kept him at wide receiver.Adding weapons for quarterback Josh Allen has been a top priority for Buffalo this offseason after the team traded Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans in March. The AFC East club also lost Gabe Davis to free agency.The Bills recently used a second-round pick on wide receiver Keon Coleman and signed free-agent wideouts Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins.On Friday, Buffalo also officially announced the signings of defensive end Dawuane Smoot and linebacker Deion Jones.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Rams are getting ready for the post-Aaron Donald era. Still, Los Angeles general manager Les Snead said the team might consider contacting the retired defender for a potential playoff run in the 2024 season."I did mention to Aaron that - going back to our Super Bowl run - that there was a player by the name of Eric Weddle, who kind of jumped into the playoffs, and we signed him to the practice squad," Snead said in a recent appearance on the "Rich Eisen Show." "And we standard elevated him for four straight games to a Super Bowl championship. So, I did mention if we happen to get to the playoffs again, maybe we'll circle back and see if the cup's not quite filled. ... But I doubt Aaron's going to do that."The Rams brought Weddle - a six-time Pro Bowler - out of retirement in January 2022 to play that postseason for the team. Weddle, who was 37 years old at the time, appeared in all four games (two starts) during the playoffs that year and played every defensive snap in Super Bowl LVI to help L.A. lift the Lombardi Trophy.A three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Donald announced retirement in March after earning 10 Pro Bowl berths and winning one Super Bowl across 10 seasons with the Rams. The 32-year-old later explained his decision by saying he was "complete.""He was having a blast in his final season. As we started slowly, caught some momentum in the second half of the season, he was having fun," Snead said of Donald. " ... Now, all football players think about that moment: 'Now it's time to take a little time away and figure out OK, is it time to say goodbye.'"Arguably the most dominant interior lineman in NFL history, Donald appeared in 154 games and helped the Rams reach two Super Bowls after being drafted 13th overall in 2014."Aaron's one of those guys where he's so principled, he might feel uncomfortable that, 'You know what, I didn't go through those other 18 (games) with the guys, I'm not sure I can go through the playoffs with them.'" Snead added. "Not sure. We might tempt him. No breaking news here."In their first draft after Donald's retirement, the Rams selected five defensive players with their first six picks. The team's haul includes first-round edge rusher Jared Verse and defensive lineman Braden Fiske, whom L.A. took after trading up in the second round.Los Angeles has made the playoffs in three of the last four seasons.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing wide receiver DJ Chark to a one-year contract that's worth up to $5 million, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The 27-year-old joins the Chargers after taking a free-agent visit to the team's facility last month, per Rapoport.Chark spent the 2023 season with the Carolina Panthers. He recorded 35 receptions for 525 yards and five touchdowns.The 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver spent one season with the Detroit Lions after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018, where he spent his first four campaigns.Chark's most productive campaign occurred during the 2019 season when he hauled in 73 catches for 1,008 yards and eight scores, earning a spot on the Pro Bowl roster.Chark provides a veteran presence to Los Angeles' receiver room following the offseason departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. The LSU product will headline a young position group that features holdovers Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer, as well as rookies Ladd McConkey, Brenden Rice, and Cornelius Johnson.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs declined to exercise the fifth-year option on wide receiver Kadarius Toney's rookie contract, a source told ESPN's Adam Teicher.Toney will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season, as Kansas City chose not to pay the fully guaranteed $14.4-million salary for 2025.The 25-year-old was selected with the 20th overall pick by the New York Giants in the 2021 daft. He played in 12 games with the Giants, recording 41 receptions for 420 yards and no touchdowns.Kansas City acquired Toney from the Giants in October 2022. The 6-foot, 193-pounder played a crucial role in the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory, hauling in a touchdown pass and returning a punt 65 yards to help set up the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter.Several ailments have caused Toney to miss time throughout his Kansas City tenure. He was listed on the team's injury report in 19 of 21 games last season, including playoff matchups. He claimed in January that the Chiefs were putting him on the report despite being healthy. Toney apologized for the outburst but did not retract his claims.In one of the most memorable plays of his 2023 season, Toney appeared to score the winning touchdown against the Buffalo Bills after Travis Kelce delivered a lateral to him late in the December contest. However, the play was wiped out after Toney was penalized for lining up offside, and Kansas City lost 20-17.Toney has 430 total scrimmage yards and four total touchdowns in 20 games with the Chiefs.General manager Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid indicated recently that Toney remains in the team's plans entering next season."I don't think we ever stopped believing in him," Veach said prior to the draft. "I think people around the building like him. It's the injury bug. Hopefully he gets some luck on his side and can stay healthy and can be the player that he was at Florida and the player that we've seen in spurts here."The reigning Super Bowl champions are seeking improved production from their receiving corps. The Chiefs traded up in the draft to select Xavier Worthy, who posted the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL combine history. Kansas City also signed Marquise Brown in free agency.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

49ers general manager John Lynch reiterated San Francisco's commitment to Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk following reports that the club entertained trade offers for the star wideouts."I'm doing everything in my power to keep our roster together," Lynch said on Thursday's "The Pat McAfee Show." "That's my goal. And I don't question that. I've got so much belief. When you talk about guys like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo - they're guys we drafted. They're guys that we take a lot of pride in what they've become, who they've become. And we couldn't be more proud of those guys."Lynch added: "During the course of drafts and offseasons, do conversations happen? Absolutely they do. We're past that now."Aiyuk, 26, is entering the final year of his rookie contract that'll see him earn $14.1 million next season. He's set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. Aiyuk led the club with 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.Samuel has two years remaining on a three-year, $71.55-million extension signed in July 2022. He's set to account for a $28.6-million cap hit in 2024, according to Spotrac.The Niners continued to add to their wide receiver room at last week's NFL draft, selecting Ricky Pearsall in the first round and Jacob Cowing in the fourth.Lynch said he's confident that that franchise has made a "strong group even stronger."San Francisco is aiming to get over the hump after making four NFC title game appearances over the past five seasons, representing the conference in two Super Bowls, including an OT loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in February."It kills me that we've come close but we haven't knocked down that wall, and we need to add a sixth trophy," Lynch said. "That's what I'm committed to doing, and that's what we're committed to doing. There's been some heartbreak, but the only thing I know how to do is you go back, you try to find a way to get a little bit better, you keep your belief up, and you take some more swings at it, and that's what we'll continue to do."Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't picking up the fifth-year option on the rookie contract for running back Najee Harris, sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and Ray Fittipaldo.The 26-year-old Harris will become a free agent following the 2024 season.The Steelers are taking a wait-and-see approach ahead of Harris' first year under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith before they commit to the productive tailback, sources told the Post-Gazette.Pittsburgh has employed a balanced approach to its rushing attack over the past couple of seasons, splitting carries between Harris and Jaylen Warren. The pair played a large role in the Steelers finishing 13th in the league with 2,010 rushing yards in 2023.With Harris' contract set to come off the books after next season, the Steelers will save $6.79 million in 2025 salary-cap space, according to Spotrac.Pittsburgh also declined to exercise the option on quarterback Justin Fields' rookie contract prior to Thursday's deadline. The Steelers have not picked up the option on a first-round selection's deal since T.J. Watt in 2020.Harris led the team with 1,205 scrimmage yards to go along with eight total touchdowns last season. The 2021 first-round tailback has rushed for 3,269 yards and 22 touchdowns since entering the league. He's the only halfback in franchise history to rush for 1,000 yards in first three seasons.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears were arguably one of the biggest winners of the 2024 NFL Draft, coming away with potentially their next franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and a new star receiver in Rome Odunze.With many teams reportedly looking to trade up into the top 10, some speculated before the draft that Chicago could move down from the ninth overall pick.But Bears general manager Ryan Poles said Thursday that he didn't consider giving up on drafting Oduze once it was clear he'd be available."Rome was at the top of our list," Poles said on "The Pat McAfee Show." "We have our draft board separated by different colors, and there's certain guys you don't pass up on, and Rome is one of them. It's hard to find a guy who's that big and that talented at the receiver spot and, on top of that, being an unbelievable human being as well. So there was no movement off Rome at all."Adding Odunze to a receiving group that already contained D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen - who was acquired in a March trade - gives Williams one of the league's best pass-catching trios to start his career.The former Washington star led the FBS in receiving yards last season (1,640) while ranking sixth in both touchdowns and catches.

Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith discussed the possibility of quarterback Justin Fields returning kicks for the team.In an appearance on "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," running back Jaylen Warren addressed the idea after he was asked if the NFL's new kickoff rules would make him want to return kicks this season."I would, I think it's pretty cool - as soon as you touch the ball that's when everything starts to happen," Warren said. "Our special teams coordinator was talking about Justin Fields being back there."We looked at him like, Justin Fields will be back there? I think it's cool."

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.This week, we look at where each team stands following the 2024 NFL Draft.1. Kansas City Chiefs Michael Owens / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 1Chiefs fans should feel great about the team's two trades early in the draft. K.C. added this year's fastest receiver in Xavier Worthy (after having already signed speedster Marquise Brown) and addressed its need at offensive tackle by selecting Kingsley Suamataia in Round 2.2. San Francisco 49ers Post-FA rank: 2It sounds like the 49ers are keeping Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel, so adding first-round receiver Ricky Pearsall gives the reigning NFC champions yet another weapon. Defensively, the arrivals of rookie corner Renardo Green and safety Malik Mustapha could pay off straight away.3. Detroit LionsPost-FA rank: 3Here come the Lions! Cornerback was Detroit's most glaring roster need, and Dan Campbell's outfit left the draft with two standout prospects at the position in Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr.4. Baltimore RavensPost-FA rank: 4No one should be surprised that Baltimore put together another solid draft class with multiple valuable picks. The Ravens - who took projected starters in corner Nate Wiggins and offensive lineman Roger Rosengarten - remain one of the AFC's main contenders.5. Houston Texans Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA rank: 5Without a first-round pick in 2024, the Texans are unlikely to have two Rookie of the Year winners again. But DeMeco Ryans and Co. did manage to draft second-round corner Kamari Lassiter, adding another projected starter to arguably the NFL's biggest winners this offseason.6. Philadelphia EaglesPost-FA rank: 8Death, taxes, and Howie Roseman putting together a great draft class. Eagles fans should be excited by many of their 2024 rookies, especially corner Quinyon Mitchell and versatile defensive back Cooper DeJean, who should help fix Philadelphia's secondary.7. Green Bay PackersPost-FA rank: 6The Packers' 2024 draft class may not jump off the page, but the arrivals of offensive tackle Jordan Morgan, linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, and Javon Bullard should fill needs for the NFC contenders. Green Bay may also have found its next backup quarterback with seventh-round pick Michael Pratt.8. Cincinnati BengalsPost-FA rank: 9Injuries have ended two of Joe Burrow's four NFL seasons prematurely, so his protection remains a major topic in Cincinnati. Landing Amarius Mims in the first round was an interesting move by the Bengals, as the rookie offensive tackle didn't have much starting experience in college but has absurd potential.9. Dallas CowboysPost-FA rank: 10If first-round tackle Tyler Guyton meets expectations, the Cowboys will continue to have a solid O-line. But will they regret not drafting at least one running back in the later rounds? Dallas' top tailback at the moment is ... Ezekiel Elliott, who recently reunited with the team after averaging less than 4 yards per carry again in 2023.10. Los Angeles Rams Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 13The Rams recently lost Aaron Donald to retirement, but signing Tre'Davious White and using five of their first six draft picks on defenders should help L.A. remain a playoff team. Los Angeles' 2024 class includes standout edge rusher Jared Verse and defensive lineman Braden Fiske.11. Buffalo BillsPost-FA rank: 7Buffalo probably needs more star power around Josh Allen after trading Stefon Diggs to Houston. But it'll be fascinating to see how Keon Coleman transitions to the NFL. The Bills landed the second-round receiver after making two trades down that resulted in other teams selecting pass-catchers: The Chiefs added Worthy at No. 28, and the Panthers took Xavier Legette 32nd overall.12. Miami DolphinsPost-FA rank: 12The Dolphins fell short in the wild-card round in the last two seasons, yet their 2024 rookie class doesn't feature many prospects who look ready to make the kind of immediate impact they'll need to contend in the AFC.13. Pittsburgh SteelersPost-FA rank: 14Pittsburgh augmented its roster with a very athletic draft class that could feature several immediate starters, including offensive linemen Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier. That should help the offense as Mike Tomlin enters his 18th season with the Steelers.14. Cleveland BrownsPost-FA rank: 11The Browns made the playoffs last season despite starting five different quarterbacks, in large part thanks to their defense ranking No. 1 in yards allowed. Cleveland used four of its six picks to bolster that side of the ball, including second-round defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr.15. New York Jets Rich Schultz / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 18There's no denying that protecting Aaron Rodgers is one of the Jets' top priorities this season after drafting Olumuyiwa Fashanu and signing Tyron Smith.16. Chicago BearsPost-FA rank: 22Caleb Williams might just have the best offensive weapons of any quarterback ever selected first overall, with D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet, and fellow top-10 pick Rome Odunze set to catch passes from the former USC star.17. Atlanta FalconsPost-FA rank: 15Atlanta was primed to add an impact starter at No. 8 in the draft but instead drafted Kirk Cousins' eventual successor. That move could pay off in several years, but it's a wasted opportunity for the current Falcons.18. Jacksonville JaguarsPost-FA rank: 19Losing Calvin Ridley in free agency might've stung, but getting Brian Thomas Jr. is a solid consolation prize. Trevor Lawrence will need to take another step forward to get the Jaguars back into the playoffs.19. Tampa Bay BuccaneersPost-FA rank: 16The Buccaneers may win the NFC South again in 2024, but a relatively conservative draft could cap their ceiling this season as we enter Year 2 of the Baker Mayfield era.20. Seattle Seahawks Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / GettyPost-FA rank: 17Pete Carroll is out and Mike Macdonald is in, but prioritizing the trenches remains the Seahawks' draft strategy. Adding Byron Murphy II in the first round was great value, but the rest of the club's picks are unlikely to help Seattle challenge for more than a wild-card berth in 2024.21. Indianapolis ColtsPost-FA rank: 20The Colts were the first team to select a defensive player in the draft and landed our top-ranked edge rusher Laiatu Latu. Adonai Mitchell was also a solid value pick in Round 2, but Indy's fortunes ultimately rest on quarterback Anthony Richardson's health and development.22. Minnesota VikingsPost-FA rank: 21The Vikings ultimately only needed to move up one spot after weeks of speculation that they would make an aggressive trade into the top few picks for a quarterback. Now the J.J. McCarthy era begins with the NFC North the strongest it's been in some time.23. Los Angeles ChargersPost-FA rank: 24Of course, Jim Harbaugh kicked off his Chargers tenure with an offensive lineman, passing on two star receiver prospects at No. 5 in a decision that'll be under the microscope for years to come. At least Harbaugh held himself back by picking only two former Michigan players.24. New Orleans SaintsPost-FA rank: 23Despite having only two picks in the top four rounds, the Saints came away with two potential starters in offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga and cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry. Spencer Rattler wasn't worthy of being a Day 2 selection, but the quarterback was great value in Round 5.25. Arizona Cardinals Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA rank: 29Taking Marvin Harrison Jr. at No. 4 was a no-brainer, but the Cardinals made great use of the rest of their enormous 11-selection haul to find some potential building blocks for their ongoing rebuild. Cornerback Max Melton and running back Trey Benson are particularly exciting picks.26. Las Vegas RaidersPost-FA rank: 26Brock Bowers is a luxury pick for a team with as many holes as the Raiders. But considering its recent history of first-round whiffs, you can't blame Las Vegas for taking one of the surest bets in the draft.27. Tennessee TitansPost-FA rank: 25The Titans' top two picks (JC Latham at No. 7 and T'Vondre Sweat at No. 38) felt like significant reaches to us, and this isn't a roster that can afford to wait for the returns on risky selections. Will Levis needs help now in order to prove whether or not he's a worthy long-term starter.28. New York GiantsPost-FA rank: 28You have to give the Giants credit for not forcing a move at QB after failing to move up in the draft, likely for Drake Maye. Plus, Malik Nabers will be a star in New York. But you can only get so excited for a team set to start Daniel Jones coming off a torn ACL.29. New England PatriotsPost-FA rank: 30For our money, the Patriots got the draft's second-best QB at No. 3 overall in Maye and then surrounded him with some intriguing weapons. Jacoby Brissett might get the nod to begin the season, but Maye is far more pro-ready than some have projected him to be.30. Washington Commanders Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyPost-FA rank: 31The Commanders seemingly had no doubts that Jayden Daniels was their guy at No. 2. The rookie QB should provide some exciting moments in Year 1, but it's easy to envision a scenario where Daniels struggles the most out of the top four passers taken.31. Denver BroncosPost-FA rank: 27The Broncos are lucky the Falcons exist to take some heat off their QB decision in the draft. Bo Nix is the second-oldest QB ever taken in the first round behind only Brandon Weeden. Let that sentence sink in for a moment, Broncos fans.32. Carolina PanthersPost-FA rank: 32The Panthers have aggressively revamped the talent around Bryce Young this offseason, but they didn't have a high enough selection to get the true difference-maker their offense needed. Carolina clearly remains the worst team in the NFL.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Wide receiver Darius Slayton said he's "confident" he'll find a resolution with the New York Giants over his contract status as he skips voluntary offseason workouts.Slayton hasn't been attending the Giants' spring sessions in the hopes of landing a contract extension with the franchise."My agent (Michael Perrett) and (general manager Joe Schoen), they're in negotiations. They're talking," Slayton said, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "Hopefully, we'll come to a resolution here soon."Slayton signed a two-year, $12.2-million contract in March 2023. He's set to earn $6.2 million entering the final year of the deal.The 27-year-old recorded 50 catches for a team-leading 770 yards to go along with four touchdowns last year. Slayton has been one of the more reliable options in the Giants' passing game, leading the club in receiving yards in four of the five seasons since he was drafted in 2019.Schoen said on Day 2 of the draft that the team's selection of Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick "doesn't affect" Slayton's standing.Slayton maintains that he's optimistic he can remain with the franchise."I've enjoyed my time as a Giant, and I'd like to remain a Giant. Hopefully, that will be the result of this," Slayton said.Daniel Jones said Wednesday that Slayton is an "important guy to me" as the quarterback continues to recover from a torn ACL that cut his 2023 season short.Slayton is expected to be a key contributor for a receiving corps that will also feature Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt. It's unclear whether tight end Darren Waller will be back for a second season in New York as he continues to contemplate retirement.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are declining the fifth-year option for quarterback Trey Lance, a source told ESPN's Todd Archer.Dallas will avoid paying Lance $22.4 million for the 2025 season, which would've been fully guaranteed.Lance was selected third overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft. He passed for 797 yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions in eight games and four starts with the Niners.Dallas acquired Lance in exchange for a fourth-round pick in August 2023.The Cowboys admired the progress that Lance made in practices last season despite him being inactive for every game of the 2023 season. The soon-to-be 24-year-old is expected to get extensive playing time during the upcoming preseason."We think Lance is a good addition looking ahead," owner and general manager Jerry Jones said last week. "I've got him right here in this draft as if he was a draft pick for us."No Cowboys quarterback is currently signed beyond 2024. Dak Prescott is set to become a free agent in 2025. Prescott recently said that extension discussions haven't begun.Cooper Rush, who's set to compete with Lance to back up Prescott, is also slated to become a free agent after next season.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Majority control of the Miami Dolphins is not up for sale, a source told ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques.Questions regarding owner Stephen Ross' interest in selling his stake arose earlier Wednesday following a report that he turned down a $10-billion offer for control of the team, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, and Hard Rock Stadium, according to USA Today's Safid Deen.The deal would've surpassed the record-setting $6.05-billion sale of the Washington Commanders in 2023. The Dolphins were worth $5.7 billion in 2023, according to Forbes' Mike Ozanian and Justin Teitelbaum.Ross turned down the offer because he wants to keep the assets within his family, per Deen. He named his daughter, Jennifer, his successor in 2022.The 83-year-old Ross bought a controlling share of the Dolphins in 2009. He's spent nearly $1 billion since 2008 to provide sizable upgrades to Hard Rock Stadium. The venue has hosted major sporting events such as college and NFL games and the Miami Open. It'll also host World Cup matches in 2026.Ross and Dolphins CEO Tom Garfinkel were key in establishing the Miami Grand Prix, one of three U.S. F1 events, in 2022.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Ezekiel Elliott is back with the Dallas Cowboys, and the star running back couldn't be happier about the reunion."It feels great to be home," said Elliott, according to team reporter Patrik Walker. "I definitely missed being here. I missed this building. I missed Cowboys nation. I'm definitely excited and ready to get this thing going."Elliott returned to the Cowboys on a one-year deal reportedly worth $3 million with $2 million guaranteed after a season with the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots drafted Drake Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, and veteran Jacoby Brissett is ready to compete with the rookie quarterback for the team's starting role."I'm excited to have him on the team, and the other guys as well that we drafted and picked up. I think it's going to be good," Brissett said Wednesday, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss."Competition brings out the best in all of us, so I'm excited about that part."Brissett signed a one-year, $8-million contract in March to join the Patriots for a second stint with the team. Maye - one of the top prospects of the 2024 class - went to New England as the third quarterback off the board last week.The Pats drafted Brissett in the third round in 2016 and then traded him to the Indianapolis Colts a year later. In addition to the Colts (2017-20), the 31-year-old has spent time with the Miami Dolphins (2021), Cleveland Browns (2022), and Washington Commanders (2023).A strong-armed signal-caller with plenty of experience, Brissett didn't start any games in 2023 but has made 48 starts throughout his career. The NC State product said he's excited by what the Patriots - who named Jerod Mayo as head coach to replace Bill Belichick this year - have been building."It's definitely different than when I was here last time - neither good nor bad," Brissett said. "You can see the excitement from the guys, and from (Mayo), and from the coaching staff."The Patriots have had four different starting quarterbacks since Tom Brady left the team in 2020. Along with Brissett and Maye, New England's current QB depth chart features Bailey Zappe, Nathan Rourke, and sixth-round rookie Joe Milton.Mayo recently said that he's looking forward to his club's quarterback competition, adding that the "best player will start," according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Holding out was seemingly never an option for Travis Kelce as the All-Pro tight end sought a pay raise.The Chiefs recently granted Kelce's wishes by reworking his deal, but the nine-time Pro Bowler said he wasn't going to threaten a holdout if Kansas City didn't meet his contract demands."I'm not a guy that sits out," Kelce said on the latest episode of his "New Heights" podcast. "I'm not a guy that holds out. I'm a guy that loves coming into the building, and the Chiefs know that. So, for them to want to ... get this done for me knowing how much blood, sweat, and tears I put into this thing, I'm extremely grateful."As part of the new deal, Kelce will earn $34.25 million over the last two years of his contract. The 34-year-old now has the NFL's highest average annual salary at his position."I'm so excited and I'm so thankful to this organization for getting it done, making me feel appreciated and compensated the right way, and on top of that, I got to move the needle for the tight end room," Kelce said. "It's everyone else's job to got out there and keep making that tight end AAV number go up and up with every single contract that's better than mine in the future."He added: "I'm going to love the next two years playing here in Kansas City, and we'll see what happens after that."A third-round pick in 2013, Kelce was linked to retirement speculation last year before helping the Chiefs win their second consecutive Super Bowl title.Kelce - who's spent his entire career with Kansas City - has been an integral part of the Chiefs' success along with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid. He led the team in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns in the playoffs during K.C.'s championship run in 2023.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

A Charlotte restaurant continued mocking David Tepper after the Carolina Panthers owner's surprise visit before the 2024 NFL Draft.On Wednesday morning, a sign outside Dilworth Neighborhood Grille read, "Hats off to the new Panthers," a reference to Tepper's recent viral encounter with the restaurant's staff.

Star receiver Davante Adams gave high marks to the Las Vegas Raiders' compete level two years after joining from the Green Bay Packers."One thing I'll say about the Raiders is that the moment I stepped into the building, it was way more competitive than we were in Green Bay," Adams said on the latest episode of "The Rush with Maxx Crosby.""In Green Bay it was - we had great teams and we found a way to win. But when you talk about the competitive nature (with the Raiders), there's a lot more guys that have the same mentality as Jaire (Alexander) had."Adams rose to prominence over eight seasons with the Packers. Alongside quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay enjoyed regular-season success and made four trips to the NFC Championship Game during his tenure.The six-time Pro Bowler is set to enter his third season with the Raiders after being acquired in a March 2022 trade from Green Bay. He remains second on the Packers' all-time receiving touchdowns list (73).Adams has taken a leadership role on and off the field since landing in Las Vegas. The three-time All-Pro posted at least 1,100 yards and 100 receptions in each season since 2020. He led the Raiders with 103 catches, 1,144 yards, and eight touchdowns last season.Adams is eager to take the field under new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who served as an assistant on the Packers' coaching staff from 2014-2021. The Raiders are aiming to improve an offensive unit that finished 23rd in the league with 198.8 passing yards per contest in 2023."I don't have expectations, but I do have a standard that we got to live up to regardless," Adams said when asked about his outlook on the upcoming season.While the Raiders will have several holdovers from a roster that posted an 8-9 record, there will be plenty of new faces around the facility. Gardner Minshew, Christian Wilkins, and first-round pick Brock Bowers are among the newcomers who will be counted on in Antonio Pierce's first full season as head coach.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Welcome to theScore Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Justin Boone.Find the show on Spotify, Apple, and Google.In this episode, Boone discusses his updated rookie rankings and goes through his tiers for the first two rounds of dynasty rookie drafts.

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't expected to exercise the 2025 fifth-year option on quarterback Mac Jones, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco.Jacksonville acquired Jones in a trade from the New England Patriots this offseason in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The 25-year-old is projected to compete with C.J. Beathard for the Jaguars' QB2 role behind starter Trevor Lawrence.The 15th overall pick in 2021, Jones posted a strong rookie season with the Patriots and helped the AFC East team reach the playoffs. However, the former Alabama star wasn't able to replicate that success in recent years and was benched on multiple occasions in 2023 for Bailey Zappe.Jones, whose rookie contract expires after the 2024 campaign, passed for 46 touchdowns against 36 interceptions in 42 starts across three seasons in New England. His fifth-year option for 2025 would have cost the Jaguars $25.7 million, according to Over the Cap.The Jaguars recently announced that they picked up the fifth-year options for Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Three-time Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown said Tuesday that he hopes to finish his NFL career as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles after recently signing a new deal with the team."I'm not saying (this contract is) the end - I'm not ready for it to be over with - but that's the goal," Brown added, according to Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. "I think my career took off when I got here. Went to another level. It feels right. My family's right. My girl's starting school again here. Kids here. I got teammates, their kids, I want them to grow up together."Brown, whose future was the subject of speculation last year, recently reset the market at his position by signing a three-year extension worth $96 million with $84 million guaranteed.Now signed through 2030, the 26-year-old said he's motivated to show he deserves that deal."I want to prove it. It's a blessing I can say, but we don't play on paper. And no one cares what's in the bank account when you step between the lines," he added.Brown claimed a second-team All-Pro nod in both of his seasons with the Eagles, who acquired him during a 2022 trade with the Tennessee Titans. The four-time 1,000-yard receiver has caught 194 passes for 2,952 yards and 18 touchdowns in 34 appearances with Philadelphia.In addition to Brown, the Eagles recently gave wideout DeVonta Smith a three-year, $75-million extension, keeping one of the NFL's premier duos of wide receivers together for the foreseeable future."The sky's the limit," Brown said Tuesday when asked about him and Smith both signing long-term contracts, according to Eliot Shorr-Parks of 94WIP.com.Smith - a first-round pick in 2021 - topped 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons.With Brown and Smith, the Eagles are one of only two NFL teams that roster two players in the top 15 for catches and receiving yards since 2021.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Scroll down to see Justin Boone's updated dynasty rookie rankings following the 2024 NFL Draft.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

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins initially aimed for a deal similar to the three-year, $70-million extension Indianapolis Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. received, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.However, the Bengals did not approach the $20-million range in contract negotiations, which led to talks faltering, Conway adds.Cincinnati franchise tagged Higgins earlier this offseason, but the wideout reportedly later requested a trade. Higgins is slated to make $21.8 million guaranteed on the franchise tag.Higgins said earlier in April that he anticipates playing the 2024 season in Cincinnati.The 25-year-old has been a prominent member of the Bengals' passing attack since entering the league in 2020. He racked up back-to-back 1,000-plus-yard campaigns in 2021 and 2022 before recording a career-low 656 receiving yards across 12 games last season.Tagged players have until July 15 to sign long-term extensions.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders are planning to sign former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.Gallup spent the first six seasons of his career with the Cowboys after being selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft. His best season came in 2019 when he caught 66 passes for 1,107 yards and six touchdowns.His production decreased from there, but he's posted over 400 yards in each of his last three seasons. Gallup recorded 34 receptions for 418 yards and two touchdowns in 2023.The Raiders' receiving corps now features Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, and Gallup, among others.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks are among the teams keeping in touch with free-agent safety Jamal Adams, sources told Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.There's legitimate interest in a reunion between the Seahawks and Adams, who Seattle cut earlier this offseason, Condotta adds.The veteran safety spent four years with the Seahawks after being acquired in a trade with the New York Jets prior to the 2020 season.However, Adams played only 10 games over his final two campaigns in Seattle due to injuries.The 28-year-old totaled two interceptions, 9.5 sacks, and 22 tackles for a loss with the Seahawks.Players signed after 4 p.m. ET Monday don't count against the NFL's compensatory pick formula.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed tight end Travis Kelce to a new contract, the team announced Monday.Kelce will earn $34.25 million over a two-year deal, reports NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. His $17.125-million average annual salary will make him the NFL's highest-paid tight end.

Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is joining ESPN to be part of its Monday Night Football pregame show, reports The Athletic's Andrew Marchand.NBC, CBS, and Amazon also reportedly showed interest in Kelce, who will appear on ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown."The 36-year-old announced his retirement from football in March after 13 seasons with the Eagles. Considered one of the greatest centers in NFL history, Kelce claimed seven Pro Bowl nods and six first-team All-Pro berths while helping Philly win one Super Bowl title. He appeared in 193 games with the team.Kelce and his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, also have a popular podcast called "New Heights."Hosted by Scott Van Pelt, ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" also features analysts Marcus Spears and Ryan Clark. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who served as an analyst on the program for years, is unlikely to return, according to Marchand.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It didn't take long for rookie Rome Odunze to buy into the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers rivalry.After the Bears drafted the former Washington receiver No. 9 overall last Thursday, Odunze made it known he has no love for Chicago's NFC North rivals."First day hating the Packers, I already can't stand them," Odunze joked in an interview with Overtime's "Talk 2 Me" show. "Every time I see green, I nearly puke."

Tom Brady recently got Patriots fans excited by saying he isn't opposed to making a late-season NFL return, but New England head coach Jerod Mayo doesn't expect the legendary quarterback to play for his former team again."I love Tom. The door is always open if he wants to come in here and coach. But as far as going on the field, I don't know," Mayo said on "The Greg Hill Show."Brady specifically mentioned the Patriots, as well as the Las Vegas Raiders, as a hypothetical landing spot for him during an interview on the "DeepCut with VicBlends" podcast in early April. However, he noted that the NFL might not allow him to play again if he becomes a minority owner of the Raiders, which is expected to happen.The 46-year-old announced his retirement from football in February 2023 after 23 NFL seasons and seven Super Bowl titles, including six championships with New England."If (Brady) comes in here ... you have to come here and compete. And he loves competition. But I doubt he's going to be walking through these doors any time soon," Mayo added.Mayo's outfit drafted quarterback Drake Maye third overall in last week's draft. The team also selected QB Joe Milton in the sixth round, adding them to a depth chart that includes passers Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Nathan Rourke.Mayo, who was named head coach this offseason to replace Bill Belichick, has yet to announce who will be the Patriots' starter in 2024. The 38-year-old coach played with Brady in New England and won one Super Bowl during his career as a linebacker.The Patriots have had four different starting QBs and posted a 29-38 record since Brady left the team during the 2020 offseason.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots and interior defensive lineman Christian Barmore have agreed on a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Mike Reiss.The deal, which signs Barmore through the 2028 season, includes $41.8 million in guaranteed money, reports ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.Barmore's new contract is the second-largest in Patriots history, only behind Tom Brady, notes Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald.Barmore - a second-round pick in 2021 - was entering the last year of his rookie contract in 2024. His new average annual salary of $23 million ranks eighth among defensive tackles, according to Spotrac. Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs tops the position with $31.7 million.The Alabama product is a cornerstone of the Patriots' defense and is coming off his best NFL season. He set career highs with 64 tackles (13 for loss), 16 QB hits, and 8.5 sacks in 2023.The 24-year-old has racked up 32 quarterback hits and 12.5 sacks in 44 appearances since entering the NFL.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Bo Nix is the oldest prospect among the top quarterbacks from the 2024 NFL Draft, but the Denver Broncos didn't see that as an issue. They think that may be a good thing, actually."Twenty-four years old is not that old for football," Broncos general manager George Paton recently told Mike Klis of 9News Denver. "You evaluate it, but you're really evaluating the player, you're evaluating the person. Evaluate how they fit in with the organization, especially for a quarterback."To me, the age, they're going to be more, especially with a guy like Bo Nix, 61 starts, we feel like he'll be more game-ready than if we were going to draft a 21-year-old."The Broncos entered the 2024 draft with a major need at quarterback and were speculated as potential candidates to trade up in the first round. Denver didn't make a move and took Nix at No. 12, a slot that many considered too high for the former Oregon star.Nix - who turned 24 in February - was the last passer taken in Round 1, as six quarterbacks were drafted in the top 12 for the first time in NFL history.The age gap among this year's top QB prospects was a hot topic. Caleb Williams, J.J. McCarthy, and Drake Maye are all 22 or younger. Michael Penix Jr. and Jayden Daniels will turn 24 in May and December, respectively."It's kind of the new normal with the COVID year," Paton added. "There are age gaps."The 2024 draft featured QBs going 1-2-3, with Williams joining the Chicago Bears as the first overall pick. He was followed by Daniels going to the Washington Commanders and Maye landing with the New England Patriots. The Atlanta Falcons drafted Penix at No. 8, while the Minnesota Vikings took McCarthy 10th overall.Nix played his first three college seasons at Auburn before joining Oregon for his final two campaigns. He took his game to another level with the Ducks, passing for 74 touchdowns and adding 20 TDs on the ground over two years.Paton said that Nix caught the Broncos' attention during a private workout in March."I'd watched all the quarterbacks, seen them live (during the regular season on scouting trips)," Paton said. "And then the season's over, I get with (head coach) Sean (Payton), and we watched the quarterbacks (on tape). And Sean liked a lot of these quarterbacks. And when we got to Bo, it was pretty instant."The GM added: "He really liked him, and then we went to the private workout and spent three hours with Bo in the meeting setting, and he was outstanding. And we go out to the field, and he made 10, 15 throws, and Sean came up to me and said, 'This is the guy.'"Denver has struggled to find consistency at quarterback since Peyton Manning retired after the 2015 season. The Broncos - who named Payton as their head coach last year - released Russell Wilson this offseason after going 8-9 in 2023, the team's seventh straight losing campaign.In addition to Nix, Denver's QB depth chart features the unproven Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson, the 2021 No. 2 pick who recently joined in a trade from the New York Jets.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys are reuniting with Ezekiel Elliott.Dallas has agreed to terms with the three-time Pro Bowl running back pending a physical, reports NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Elliott is expected to sign a one-year deal worth $3 million with $2 million in guaranteed money, according to Clarence Hill of the Star-Telegram.Running back was a major need for the Cowboys entering the 2024 NFL Draft last week, but they didn't select anybody at that position despite losing Tony Pollard in free agency. Dallas had been in talks with Elliott for weeks.Elliott spent the 2023 season with the New England Patriots, rushing for 642 yards (3.5 per carry) and three touchdowns. The 2016 fourth overall pick played his first seven NFL seasons in Dallas and led the league in rushing twice. He also earned three Pro Bowl berths in his first four campaigns.However, the 28-year-old has failed to replicate that production in recent years and hasn't averaged more than 4.5 yards per rushing attempt since 2019. He did score 12 rushing TDs in his final season with the Cowboys in 2022, but nine of those scores were inside the 5-yard line.The former Ohio State star ranks third all time on the Cowboys with 8,282 yards and 68 touchdowns on the ground.In addition to Elliott, Dallas' running back depth chart features Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, and Royce Freeman, among others.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2024 NFL Draft is complete, but teams aren't done upgrading their rosters. Front offices will now turn their attention to signing prospects who slipped through the cracks. Follow the latest reported undrafted free-agent signings in our tracker below:Arizona Cardinals

The Philadelphia Eagles plan to sign former New York Jets first-round offensive tackle Mekhi Becton to a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million pending a physical, Becton's agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Becton was the No. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft but failed to live up to the expectations around that draft position with the Jets, largely due to injuries. He played just one contest in 2021 and missed the entire 2022 campaign after appearing in 14 games as a rookie.The 25-year-old suited up for 16 of New York's contests last season, playing 95% of the team's snaps in those games. However, he struggled to provide above-average play. Becton was flagged 18 times and allowed 12 sacks and eight quarterback hits en route to a 53.2 overall grade, per PFF.Becton is expected to operate as the Eagles' swing tackle behind Jordan Mailata and Pro Bowler Lane Johnson. Philadelphia also rosters offensive tackles Le'Raven Clark and Fred Johnson.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, with seven rounds and 257 picks officially complete, and the countdown to the 2025 event in Green Bay is on.Unlike this year's edition, there's no clear prize at the top of next year's draft. However, there are plenty of intriguing prospects to target.The order for theScore's way-too-early 2025 mock draft was set using Super Bowl odds from theScore Bet while balancing the number of clubs from each conference picking 19th to 32nd - the 14 spots reserved for playoff teams.1. Carolina Panthers - Travis Hunter, CB/WR, ColoradoDespite another dismal season in Carolina, the Panthers give Bryce Young another shot at quarterback in 2025. That means they need to bring some excitement to Charlotte to get the fan base fired up again. Look no further than Colorado's two-way standout to do just that. Hunter is a legit star at both corner and wide receiver and has played over 100 snaps seven times.2. Tennessee Titans - Carson Beck, QB, GeorgiaThe Will Levis experiment comes to a crashing halt with the Titans grabbing Beck at No. 2 to take over the offense. Beck finished with over 3,900 yards passing and 24 touchdowns in his first season as a starter, and he's poised for a big jump with wideouts Dominic Lovett and RaRa Thomas back in the fold.3. Washington Commanders - James Pearce, EDGE, TennesseeThe Commanders picked their quarterback in 2024 with Jayden Daniels. That turns their attention to the 6-foot-5, 242-pound Pearce with the third pick in 2025. Pearce recorded an SEC-leading 9.5 sacks, a whopping 53 pressures, and two forced fumbles last season.4. New York Giants - Shedeur Sanders, QB, ColoradoSanders wants a big market in the NFL, and it doesn't get any bigger than New York City. The Colorado passer was the most-covered quarterback in the nation last September. Unfortunately, Sanders wore down significantly, taking 52 sacks behind an atrocious offensive line. However, he still shined with 27 touchdowns against just three interceptions.5. New England Patriots - Luther Burden, WR, Missouri Sam Hodde / Getty Images Sport / GettyNew England will likely sit Drake Maye behind Jacoby Brissett for a year after taking the former North Carolina signal-caller at No. 3 on Thursday. The Patriots will ease the young quarterback's transition to starter in 2025 by grabbing Burden from Missouri. The former five-star recruit lived up to the hype in a big way as a sophomore with 86 grabs for over 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns.6. Denver Broncos - Kelvin Banks Jr., OT, TexasOne key reason for Texas' offensive success under Steve Sarkisian is Banks' performance at left tackle. The 6-foot-4, 325-pounder moves with great agility and packs huge power to stop any edge rusher with bad intentions.7. New Orleans Saints - Will Johnson, CB, MichiganHunter might garner more headlines, but Johnson projects to be just as dominant in the NFL. The Michigan standout showed his talent in press and zone coverages and played exceptionally well in numerous battles with Marvin Harrison Jr. over the past two years.8. Minnesota Vikings - Harold Perkins, LB, LSUThe Vikings grab one of the draft's most versatile players in Perkins at No. 8. The LSU star burst onto the scene as a freakish edge rusher in 2022 and played more of an interior role last year. Through two seasons, Perkins has 13 sacks and seven forced fumbles.9. Arizona Cardinals - Will Campbell, OT, LSUThe Cardinals continue to build around Kyler Murray by adding the talented Campbell to the line. Campbell looked like a different player in Year 2 at LSU, allowing zero sacks after giving up five in his freshman season.10. Las Vegas Raiders - J.T. Tuimoloau, EDGE, Ohio State Scott Taetsch / Getty Images Sport / GettyTuimoloau surprised a number of people by opting to return to Ohio State for another season instead of entering the draft. That pays off in the form of a top-10 pick, with the standout edge landing in Las Vegas. While his overall stats might still leave something to be desired, his insane performance against Penn State in 2022 shows what he's capable of.11. Seattle Seahawks - Mykel Williams, EDGE, GeorgiaWilliams has flashed solid potential in two years at Georgia but is set to pop off the screen following the usual exodus to the draft by Bulldogs defenders. Paired with coach Mike Macdonald in Seattle, Williams' potential could be a perfect fit for the Seahawks.12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Quinn Ewers, QB, TexasEwers has flashed the talent of a franchise quarterback numerous times, but he's also shown a pattern of lazy footwork and a lack of consistency. Here's betting that coach Steve Sarkisian can clean that up at Texas this season and drive Ewers' draft stock up.13. Pittsburgh Steelers - Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio StateEgbuka clearly played through injuries last season and failed to reach the same levels he achieved in 2022. With Harrison in the pros, the elite route-runner will shine as the Ohio State receiving core leader.14. Indianapolis Colts - Abdul Carter, EDGE, Penn StateThe latest athletic freak from Penn State to hit the draft comes in the form of the 6-foot-3, 250-pound Carter. After posting 11 sacks in his first two seasons, expect a breakthrough for Carter with Chop Robinson in the NFL.15. Los Angeles Chargers - Mason Graham, DT, Michigan Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyGraham's numbers from last season don't jump off the page, but much of that can be attributed to Michigan rotating players on the defensive line. Expect that to change in 2024 with new coordinator Wink Martindale in Ann Arbor. His former coach, Jim Harbaugh, will jump at this chance if Graham is available at No. 1516. Chicago Bears - Denzel Burke, CB, Ohio StateThe Bears turn their attention to the defensive side of the ball in 2025 after taking Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze in the opening round Thursday. Burke is a very physical corner who returned to school to win a championship and be drafted inside the top 10.17. Cleveland Browns - Tetairoa McMillan, WR, ArizonaA massive target at 6-foot-5, McMillan was virtually unstoppable in 2023 with 90 catches for 1,402 yards and 10 touchdowns. He thrives down the field and uses precise route-running to beat people in short-yardage situations.18. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tyler Booker, OL, AlabamaWhile the 2024 draft was heavy on high-end offensive tackles, the class at that spot is light in 2025. However, the interior line features several solid prospects, with Booker the best of the bunch. The 6-foot-5, 352-pounder is an absolute mauler in the run game, something that'll appeal to Travis Etienne.19. New York Jets - Donovan Jackson, OL, Ohio StateJackson comes in smaller than Booker at 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, but the Ohio State standout is an excellent athlete at that size. His selection by the Jets is the latest move to squeeze every last drop out of Aaron Rodgers' career in hopes of securing a Super Bowl for New York.20. Los Angeles Rams - Cameron Ward, QB, Miami Steph Chambers / Getty Images Sport / GettyWard probably could have been a Day 2 pick in this year's draft but opted to remain in college and transfer to Miami. His increased visibility should help his draft stock and convince Sean McVay that he could be Matthew Stafford's replacement.21. Miami Dolphins - Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre DameThe Dolphins added Chop Robinson on Thursday to get after the passer and now put Morrison in the secondary to further shore up the defense. Morrison is an absolute ball hawk with nine interceptions over the past two seasons.22. Atlanta Falcons - Princely Umanmielen, LB, Ole MissThe 6-foot-5, 255-pounder is an outrageous athlete with a lightning first step that was often misused in Florida's atrocious defense last season. Umanmielen transferred to Ole Miss in the offseason to find a better fit. Should that happen, he'll fly up draft boards based on his freakish potential.23. Houston Texans - Evan Stewart, WR, OregonPlayers who transferred to boost their draft stock go back-to-back off the board, with the Texans landing Stewart at No. 23. He's an absolute burner with solid hands and should thrive in Oregon's offense after underwhelming at Texas A&M.24. Green Bay Packers - Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio StateWilliams is another Ohio State defender who could have entered the 2024 draft but opted to return for a shot at a title. The 6-foot-2, 290-pounder shows excellent athleticism on the interior and can single-handedly disrupt the offense in the running and passing attacks.25. Buffalo Bills - Isaiah Bond, WR, Texas Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / GettyBond flashed for Alabama this season before transferring to Texas and joining Sarkisian's high-powered offense. He'll instantly fill the role vacated by Xavier Worthy as a sophisticated route-runner who can stretch the field vertically.26. Dallas Cowboys - Walter Nolen, DT, Ole MissThe second Ole Miss defender picked in the opening round also transferred to boost his draft stock. Nolen came to Texas A&M as the nation's top recruit but struggled with consistency in the Aggies' system. If that changes at Ole Miss, he likely won't be around near the end of Round 1.27. Cincinnati Bengals - Colston Loveland, TE, MichiganThe top tight end in the draft finds a home in Cincinnati when the Bengals grab Loveland at No. 27. The Michigan standout thrives at finding holes in zone coverage and is a mismatch for most defenders with his combination of speed and size.28. Philadelphia Eagles - Barrett Carter, LB, ClemsonCarter's versatility plays a big role in moving him up toward the end of the opening round. The Clemson standout is among the more athletic linebackers in the draft, but he can also offer a strong cover option on a number of pass-catchers.29. Baltimore Ravens - Emery Jones, OT, LSUJones is an absolute beast in the run game, using his incredible power to move defenders off the spot. He's also much improved in pass protection and could move into the top 20 with a strong season at LSU.30. Detroit Lions - Shemar Turner, DT, Texas A&MTurner started to show last year why he was such a highly touted prospect coming out of high school. The Texas A&M product produced six sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss while playing in various spots on the defensive line.31. Kansas City Chiefs - Deion Burks, WR, OklahomaThis is a bet that Burks will have a monster season at Oklahoma following his transfer from Purdue. If the spring game is any indication, that'll be the case after Burks caught five passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns.32. San Francisco 49ers - Malaki Starks, S, GeorgiaStarks offers great flexibility in the back end thanks to strong man-to-man coverage skills. It might not be the biggest area of need for the 49ers, but they opt for the best available talent on the board and nab the Georgia defender.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Saturday that he doesn't anticipate his team making a blockbuster trade despite recent speculation."The cap is the cap. There's no trade coming. I know everyone wants to link us to every trade in the league," Beane said, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic.The Bills have strongly been linked to multiple star players since trading wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans this offseason. The San Francisco 49ers reportedly shopped wideouts Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel to move up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday, and the Bills were apparently among the teams interested in Samuel.Buffalo has also been rumored as a potential destination for Tee Higgins, who requested a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals after receiving the franchise tag this year.Beane and Co. did make a move in the 2024 draft, trading out of Round 1 after entering the event with the No. 28 selection. The Bills then addressed their need at wide receiver by taking Keon Coleman with the first pick of the second round, 33rd overall."There was some (receivers) that we talked about coming up to our pick," Beane said when explaining why Buffalo didn't draft more than one pass-catcher in 2024, according to Matt Parrino of NYup.com. "But at the time of our pick, we felt there was a bigger need when you were looking across the board. There were a couple of opportunities to take a receiver or take whatever we took, but we just felt those positions were bigger needs when we took them."Coleman is now part of a wide receiver depth chart that also features Khalil Shakir and recently signed Curtis Samuel, among others.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris addressed the stunning selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. on Saturday, saying the pick shouldn't create a controversy under center for four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins."We came up with a decision, this is what we plan to do," Morris said of Atlanta using the eighth overall pick on Penix despite having signed Cousins to a four-year, $180-million contract in free agency, according to ESPN's Marc Raimondi. "Kirk does not have to look over his shoulder every time he throws a bad pass. That is not the case."I know I'm going to have to tell you guys once or twice that that is not the case. Like, we are here to go win, and we are here to go win it all. We are here to win as much as we can win."The Falcons picking Penix in the top 10 was the most surprising decision of this year's draft. Cousins was reportedly shocked by Atlanta's choice, but the veteran passer reached out to Penix afterward. The rookie passer said the two had "a very good conversation.""I hate for it to be like the story of the draft," said Morris, who joined the Falcons this year. "I know it will be. That's just how our world is based and is driven, but I can't say it's annoying. No. Because it's what people want to see, it's piqued more interest. What's (Travis) Kelce's girlfriend's name? I feel like her right now. I'm Taylor Swift, and (general manager) Terry (Fontenot) is Kelce, I guess."Penix put on a show during his final two college seasons at Washington and was considered the fourth- or fifth-best quarterback prospect in 2024.Cousins spent the last six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, averaging 4,494 yards and 33 touchdowns with a 67.9% completion rate per 17 games played. The 35-year-old, who was the top free-agent QB this offseason, suffered an Achilles injury midway through the 2023 season but is expected to be available for the Falcons in Week 1.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Alabama safety Jaylen Key is this year's "Mr. Irrelevant" after the New York Jets selected him with the final pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 257 overall.Key started his college career at UAB in 2019. He spent four years with the CUSA program before transferring to Alabama ahead of the 2023 season.Key's final campaign with UAB was his most productive as a ballhawk, recording three interceptions and a pass deflection. He also had a pair of forced fumbles.The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder racked up 60 total tackles (1.5 for loss), an interception, and a pass deflection in his lone year with the Crimson Tide.Key joins a secondary that features Sauce Gardner, D.J. Reed, and Chuck Clark, among others.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears drafted an award-winning punter in the fourth round Sunday, but new quarterback Caleb Williams doesn't expect him to see the field often.Williams, who Chicago selected first overall Thursday, has been tasked with turning the Bears' offense into a prolific attack. The USC product indicated to Tory Taylor that he'll do exactly that and keep the punter's role to a minimum.

With the 2024 draft complete, theScore's NFL editors hand out their initial grades for each team's incoming rookies.NFC