A proposal to the NFL's competition committee to ban the tush push has been tabled, according to ...

A proposal to the NFL's competition committee to ban the tush push has been tabled, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1907078072257425845">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The postponed conversation will pick up in May, <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1907078308958781934">Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer</a> reports. Sixteen teams opposed the tush push ban, a source told <a href="https://x.com/jjones9/status/1907079137161839079">CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones</a>.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that the league is aware of the potential injury risk despite there being a limited amount of data.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I think there are safety issues being considered with the tush push," Goodell <a href="https://x.com/jjones9/status/1907162396554309864">said</a>. "We have very little data, but we see the potential risk. It makes a lot of sense to go back to the old rule prohibiting pulling or pushing ball carriers."Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie reasoned against the argument of the play being a potential risk, saying the franchise believes it's safer than the traditional quarterback sneak."I want to know what data there is," Lurie said Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/ReinerOlivia/status/1907176648056644038">Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer</a>. "I don't think there is any. If you want to say that it could be (dangerous), it's hard to make rules on could-bes and should-bes."He added, "We will always, always support what is safer for the players. It's a no-brainer. If this is proven to be less safe for the players, we will be against the tush push. But until that's the case, to me, there would be no reason to ban this play."The Green Bay Packers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3225831" href="https://thescore.com/news/3225831">initially</a> submitted the proposal in February, citing player safety issues and competitiveness. The <a href="https://operations.nfl.com/updates/the-rules/2025-rules-change-proposals/">motion</a> would "prohibit an offensive player from pushing a teammate who was lined up directly behind the snapper and receives the snap, immediately at the snap."The committee is composed of the league's team owners, and any motion would require 24 of the 32 votes to pass. A source told <a href="https://x.com/schultz_report/status/1907042761884262872?s=46&amp;t=Te6Q7pJGuCjZ9p88DFq6gw">Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz</a> that the language of the proposal was "just not clear enough and can easily be manipulated."The tush push involves the ball being snapped to the quarterback, who is then pushed by two players from behind. It's used in short-yardage situations and has recently been popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles. The reigning champions converted 28 of their 34 attempts in 2024."There is no skill involved and it is almost an automatic first down on plays of a yard or less," Packers president Mark Murphy <a href="https://www.packers.com/news/mt5-after-disappointing-ending-packers-face-important-offseason-2025">said</a> in February. "We should go back to prohibiting the push of the runner. This would bring back the traditional QB sneak."Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales told <a href="https://x.com/CameronWolfe/status/1907049201839509521">NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe</a> on Tuesday that he didn't want to take a competitive advantage out of the game, since "the statistics don't say it's definitely a dangerous play." Lurie also said it's not a "relevant" critique whether the tush push looks like a football play."I think aestheticism is very subjective," Lurie told reporters, including <a href="https://x.com/BKubena/status/1907185852335174020">Brooks Kubena of The Athletic</a>. "I've never judged whether a play looks okay. Does a screen pass look better than an in route or an out route? I don't know."A tush push ban was also floated last season, but was dropped by the NFL due to the lack of injury data.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 09: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scores touchdown on a tush push during Super Bowl LIX between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

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Filmmaker Zack Snyder has partnered with the UFC to direct a new movie called "Brawler," he announced Monday.The film will follow a young fighter from Los Angeles aiming to get a shot at a UFC Championship, per the press release. Cast members and the release date have not yet been announced."Behind every great fighter is the story of how they got there," Snyder said in a statement. "UFC is the world leader in combat sports, and I'm honored to be partnering with them to tell this incredible story."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Snyder has directed numerous blockbuster movies, including "300" and "Dawn of the Dead." He's most known for his superhero and comic book films, including "Watchmen," "Man of Steel," "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice," and "Justice League," which famously received a director's cut release in 2021, four years after it initially premiered.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 13: Zack Snyder attends Netflix's "Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child Of Fire" Los Angeles premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 13, 2023 in Hollywood, California.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> is going to get paid.Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh believes Jackson will be the highest-paid player in the league when the team eventually gives him an extension."Sooner or later, it's going to have to happen. When Lamar gets paid, he's going to be (the) highest-paid player in football," Harbaugh said Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1906680024763179369">The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Harbaugh <a href="https://x.com/Ravens/status/1906685013485133914">noted</a> the Ravens have held internal discussions about a new deal for the quarterback. He hopes the team will also extend star running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72385" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72385">Derrick Henry</a>, whose contract expires next year, per <a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1906684460344455362">Zrebiec</a>.Jackson signed a five-year, $260-million contract in May 2023, making him the league's highest-paid player at the time in average annual salary at $52-million. He's now ninth, with Dallas Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> taking the crown with $60 million per year.Jackson's cap number jumps from $43.5 million in 2025 to $74.5 million in 2026, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/lamar-jackson/6917">Over the Cap</a>. Harbaugh emphasized Jackson is the most valuable player in the league and should be paid as such until retirement.The 28-year-old was named MVP in 2019 and 2023 and was the runner-up in 2024. He led all quarterbacks in passing and rushing yards per play in the 2024 regular season, throwing for 4,172 yards and running for 915. He also threw for 41 touchdowns and four interceptions.The Ravens have struggled in the playoffs, with Jackson never winning multiple contests in a single postseason. He owns a 3-5 record in the postseason, most recently losing to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> and the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round in January.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 21: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens talks with John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

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The Colorado Buffaloes have given head coach Deion Sanders a contract extension through the 2029 season, the team announced Friday.Sanders' new contract will be worth $54 million over five years, <a href="https://x.com/BrianHowell33/status/1905671106683699410">Buffzone's Brian Howell</a> reported, with a yearly base salary of $10 million. The agreement makes him the highest-paid coach in the Big 12 and the fourth-highest in the country, behind Georgia's Kirby Smart, Ohio State's Ryan Day, and Clemson's Dabo Swinney."Coach Prime has revolutionized college football and in doing so, has restored CU football to our rightful place as a national power," Colorado's athletic director Rick George said in a statement. "This extension not only recognizes Coach's incredible accomplishments transforming our program on and off the field, it keeps him in Boulder to compete for conference and national championships in the years to come."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Sanders had <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3189132" href="https://thescore.com/news/3189132">spoken</a> to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones about the club's head-coaching gig after the team didn't rehire Mike McCarthy. Sanders later <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3210924" href="https://thescore.com/news/3210924">acknowledged</a> he "couldn't coach pro ball" because of a lack of passion and enthusiasm from the players. The Cowboys ultimately promoted Brian Schottenheimer to head coach.Sanders had originally signed a five-year, $29.5-million contract with Colorado in December 2022 after spending three seasons at Jackson State. In the two seasons Sanders has coached the Buffaloes, the team has gone 13-12 and made the Alamo Bowl in 2024.

BOULDER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 21: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes walks on the field during the first quarter against the Baylor Bears at Folsom Field on September 21, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is happy with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a> as the Minnesota Vikings' starting signal-caller and with the team's quarterback room."That's the outcome we want, and that's the outcome we're headed towards," Adofo-Mensah said about McCarthy being QB1, according to <a href="https://x.com/SeifertESPN/status/1904952454883479932">ESPN's Kevin Seifert</a>.Adofo-Mensah <a href="https://x.com/Vikings/status/1904957574702563644">added</a>: "At every checkpoint, whether it had been the draft process or practice until the injury, really the offseason now, (McCarthy) has met the bar. He's exceeded our expectations at every point."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The general manager noted the front office "wanted to build a team that can support a young quarterback," while remaining competitive, <a href="https://x.com/BenGoessling/status/1904952937333346776">The Minnesota Star Tribune's Ben Goessling</a> reported.Minnesota selected McCarthy 10th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, but he tore his right meniscus in the preseason. The passer was placed on injured reserve for the entire season, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98048" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98048">Sam Darnold</a> started every regular season and playoff game.Darnold and backup quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> signed offseason deals with the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts, respectively. McCarthy and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/93784" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/93784">Brett Rypien</a> are the only remaining signal-callers in Minnesota.Adofo-Mensah also said the team had moved on from adding <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> to the team roster, but he wouldn't rule out his addition in the future. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero had <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3245871" href="https://thescore.com/news/3245871">reported</a> on March 19 that the team wasn't actively pursuing the 41-year-old quarterback and that the Vikings turned down multiple trade offers for McCarthy."A player like (Rodgers) is always gonna be in those conversations," Adofo-Mensah said, per <a href="https://x.com/AlbertBreer/status/1904960820729065532">Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer</a>. "But from our delineations at that time, we're happy with where we are going forward. Obviously, the caliber of player (he is), it had to be part of our conversations."The Vikings are still looking to upgrade their quarterback room "in different ways," Adofo-Mensah said, per <a href="https://x.com/BenGoessling/status/1904961523769893037">Goessling</a>.Minnesota finished 14-3 last season but lost to Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round. The team has four picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, including the 24th overall.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 10: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up before the NFL preseason game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Minnesota Vikings on August 10, 2024, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.

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Miami Dolphins backup quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161648" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161648">Zach Wilson</a> doesn't think he'll be a career journeyman."I still believe I can be a starter in this league whenever that opportunity comes," Wilson said Monday via <a href="https://apnews.com/article/dolphins-zach-wilson-47d58249a34cf3065f49946d091d4e43">The Associated Press' Alanis Thames</a>. "And so I just try to put myself in the best situation with the best team and coaches and do the absolute best that I can."Wilson's last starting gig was during his three-season tenure with the New York Jets. The 25-year-old was selected by the Jets second overall in the 2021 NFL Draft but finished 12-21 as a starter, leading the league in fumbles in 2023.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The BYU product was traded to the Denver Broncos for the 2024 season, where he was a second-string quarterback to rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a>. Wilson didn't get a snap all season and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3238945" href="https://thescore.com/news/3238945">signed</a> a one-year, $6-million deal with the Dolphins on March 10 to backup <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114411" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114411">Tua Tagovailoa</a>."What’s not to like (about the Dolphins)?" Wilson said. "They do a great job, and it starts from coach (Mike) McDaniel and goes all the way down. You've seen how (Tagovailoa)'s development has gone since he's been there. I'm just excited to be with those guys."Tagovailoa has struggled through multiple injuries throughout his five-year tenure with the Dolphins, including missing a career-high six games in 2024 with a concussion and shoulder problems. In the 11 games Tagovailoa played last season, he threw for 2,867 yards and 19 touchdowns with a league-leading 72.9% completion rate.Wilson is currently Miami's only backup for Tagovailoa. The team used three backups in 2024 - <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174124" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174124">Skylar Thompson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74372" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74372">Tim Boyle</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/105226" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/105226">Tyler "Snoop" Huntley</a> - who finished with a combined 2-4 record.Wilson finished his starter career with 6,293 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions. The Dolphins will hope to improve on the team's 8-9 finish in 2024.

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 25: Denver Broncos quarterback Zach Wilson (4) looks for a receiver during an NFL preseason game between the Denver Broncos and the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 25, 2024.

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While NFL prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> has received some pre-draft criticism, the quarterback is choosing to ignore it."We always understood to block out the noise, even from Jackson State and Colorado," he said Thursday, per <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2025/03/20/shedeur-sanders-deion-sanders-2025-nfl-draft/82571007007/">USA Today's Mike Freeman</a>. "It's a lot of critics, it's a lot of hate. But we know what to do, we know how to handle that in every way. So we remain happy."The 23-year-old, who was Colorado's starting passer for the past two seasons, was called "arrogant" and "brash" by an anonymous quarterbacks coach after a team interview, a source told NFL insider <a href="https://x.com/JosinaAnderson/status/1896655822970581454">Josina Anderson</a> on March 3. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>That assessment of Sanders was met with pushback, with former NFL players coming to the quarterback's defense."You get these coaches that are not accustomed to dealing with, or having these conversations with individuals at this position that have a certain snap, crackle, pop to them," former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson said on Fox Sports' "<a href="https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/shedeur-sanders-being-called-arrogant-after-nfl-combine-fair">Speak</a>" podcast. "And (Sanders is) smiling, and being himself. They're not used to that. They want him to be something that he's not."Sanders is among the highest-profile prospects and is expected to be selected in the first round. Deion Sanders, Shedeur's father and current Colorado coach, jokingly threatened to take action against the anonymous critic Thursday."Don't make me pull behind the curtains and step in," Deion <a href="https://x.com/SkoBuffsGoBuffs/status/1902793365327929743">said</a> on the NFL Network.The quarterback has <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3229504" href="https://thescore.com/news/3229504">discussed</a> his ability to "change the franchise or the culture" at every stop in his football career."I've been through six different OCs, so I'm able to adjust to every offense and any scheme and make it work," Sanders said Feb. 28. "We went from Jackson State to Colorado and just changed two programs back-to-back. You don't think I can come to an NFL franchise and change the program again? It's history."Sanders finished the 2024 campaign with 4,134 passing yards and 37 touchdowns to go along with a 74% completion rate. Colorado ended the season 9-4, losing to BYU in the Alamo Bowl.The 2025 NFL Draft takes place from April 24 to 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates with Shedeur Sanders #2 after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field on November 16, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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The New England Patriots signed center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85737">Garrett Bradbury</a> to a two-year deal, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1902087888722174198">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The deal is worth up to $12 million with $3.8 million guaranteed, Schefter reports.Bradbury was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3244769" href="https://thescore.com/news/3244769">released</a> by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday after the team failed to find a trade. The veteran will likely become the Patriots' starting center following the release of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/54871" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/54871">David Andrews</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bradbury started every game he played for his former team, the Vikings, after he was selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.The Patriots had a league-high $97.1 million in cap space before signing Bradbury, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space">Over the Cap</a>. The club's signings have mainly been on the defensive end of the ball, with Bradbury and offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/44290" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/44290">Morgan Moses</a> the only significant offensive additions.New England's offense was one of the league's worst in 2024 and ranked 31st in total yards per game. The Patriots attempted to sign wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87115" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87115">Chris Godwin</a>, but he turned down an offer of $30 million per season to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/44196530/2025-nfl-free-agency-winners-losers-contracts-signings-trades-49ers-jaguars-patriots-darnold-jarrett">ESPN's Bill Barnwell</a>.

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 13: Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) lines up during the NFL Wild Card Playoff football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams on January 13, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.

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The Minnesota Vikings have released center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85737">Garrett Bradbury</a>, the team announced Monday.The move comes with a post-June 1 designation to spread the cap hit, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1901745365315182865">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport</a>. The transaction saves $5.25 million in cap space this year, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/garrett-bradbury/7809">Over The Cap</a>.The Vikings attempted to trade the veteran after acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/57173" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/57173">Ryan Kelly</a> last week. The 29-year-old spent six seasons in Minnesota after the team selected him in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Bradbury started in each of the 88 games he played for the Vikings, helping them make the playoffs three times.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 16: Garrett Bradbury #56 of the Minnesota Vikings stretches prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/54636" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/54636">Raheem Mostert</a> agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.1 million with the Las Vegas Raiders, he told <a href="https://x.com/CameronWolfe/status/1900238359693267178">NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe</a>.Mostert played for the Miami Dolphins over the past three seasons. He rushed for 278 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games in 2024 while primarily acting as Miami's RB2 behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188117" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188117">De'Von Achane</a>. The club released him in February.The 32-year-old's best campaign came in 2023 when he ran for 1,012 yards and led the league with 18 rushing scores. It's the only season in Mostert's NFL career in which he's eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards and had double-digit rushing touchdowns.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Raiders ranked last in the league in rushing in 2024, averaging 79.8 yards a game. Las Vegas finished 4-13 and holds the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins gets set during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 28, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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There's one reason tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87907" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87907">Mike Gesicki</a> decided to leave money on the table and rejoin the Cincinnati Bengals: <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97638" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97638">Joe Burrow</a>."I definitely knew that I was going to take the 'Joe Burrow tax,'" Gesicki told <a href="https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/gesicki-didnt-want-to-leave-burrow-bengals/WQPVTNXAMRFEXE6LDWFOS222K4/">Dayton Daily News' Laurel Pfahler</a>. "I'm cool with it. ... It makes it easy to come back to a place like this."Gesicki added: "I'm going to work my tail off every single day for the Cincinnati Bengals, but (also) for Joe Burrow because, I mean, he did so much for my career last year, just giving me the opportunity and believing in me and trusting me."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3236626" href="https://thescore.com/news/3236626">agreed</a> to a three-year, $25.5-million extension Saturday. He was set to become a free agent Wednesday after signing a one-year, $2.5-million contract with the Bengals in 2024.Burrow signed a five-year, $275-million extension in 2023, which would keep him in Cincinnati until 2030. The passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3211424" href="https://thescore.com/news/3211424">said</a> in February that he'd restructure his contract to get core offensive contributors like Gesicki to stay.Gesicki said he didn't want to take "too big of a chunk" to prevent other key players, like wide receivers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161655" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161655">Ja'Marr Chase</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115870" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115870">Tee Higgins</a>, from getting a long-term deal, per Pfahler. The Bengals currently have $33.2 million in cap space for 2025, according to <a href="https://overthecap.com/salary-cap-space">Over the Cap</a>."You hear about your value and all that kind of stuff and what it could be, and at that point, it's just like, this is what I want," Gesicki said. "I wanted to go to Cincinnati, and I wanted to be in an offense that allowed me to reach my potential, and I think that this place gives me everything I'm looking for."Gesicki caught 65 passes for 665 yards and two touchdowns with Cincy. The team finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Cincinnati Bengals Tight End Mike Gesicki (88) react at the end of the game the NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The Indianapolis Colts are signing quarterback Daniel Jones to a one-year, $14-million deal worth...

The Indianapolis Colts are signing quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97984">Daniel Jones</a> to a one-year, $14-million deal worth up to $17.7 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899475763461517388">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a>.The 27-year-old passer was choosing between the Vikings and the Colts, <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1899459951438770678">ESPN's Stephen Holder</a> reports. After negotiations went late into the night, the appeal of potentially starting drew Jones to Indianapolis, Rapoport <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899475461937230333">said</a>.Jones will compete for the Colts' starting job with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188125" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188125">Anthony Richardson</a>. General manager Chris Ballard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3226775" href="https://thescore.com/news/3226775">said two weeks ago</a> that an open competition "will help up everyone's game."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Richardson, the fourth overall pick of the 2023 draft, has struggled to stay healthy in the NFL. The 22-year-old played four games in his rookie campaign before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury and was sidelined for four games due to injury last season.Head coach Shane Steichen also benched Richardson for two games in 2024 as a wake-up call. Richardson finished the campaign with 1,814 passing yards and eight passing touchdowns in 11 games. His 47.7% pass-completion rate was the worst in the NFL.Jones began last season with the Giants before New York cut him in November. He passed for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 10 starts. Jones then joined the Minnesota Vikings to back up <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98048" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98048">Sam Darnold</a> but didn't play a game.The Giants selected Jones sixth overall in 2019, and he started 69 games in six seasons. New York made a single playoff appearance in 2022 with Jones under center. He finished his Giants tenure with 14,582 passing yards, 85 total touchdowns, 47 interceptions, and a 64.1% pass-completion rate.The Vikings will turn to sophomore <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a> to lead the offense, barring another addition, after the Seattle Seahawks signed Darnold on Monday. McCarthy was picked 10th overall in last year's draft and then tore the meniscus in his right knee in the preseason. He missed his entire rookie year due to the injury.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 13: Quarterback Daniel Jones #13 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to an NFC Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams, at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

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Report: Colts signing Daniel Jones to 1-year, $14M deal

The New York Giants are signing former Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland, sources told NFL Netw...

The New York Giants are signing former Miami Dolphins safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161829" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161829">Jevon Holland</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1899430661020160187">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The deal is worth $45 million over three years with $30.3 million guaranteed, Rapoport adds.Holland was one of the top free-agent safeties. He joins cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161859" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161859">Paulson Adebo</a> as major additions to the Giants' secondary.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 25-year-old was drafted by the Dolphins in the second round in 2021. Holland registered 301 tackles and five interceptions over four years in Miami.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 17: Jevon Holland #8 of the Miami Dolphins prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Report: Giants agree to deal with Holland

The Chicago Bears are signing former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, sources told...

The Chicago Bears are signing former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/53058" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/53058">Grady Jarrett</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899181062611239108">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Jarrett's deal is for three years and is worth $43.5 million, including $28.5 million guaranteed, Schefter adds. Jarrett is the Bears' latest defensive acquisition, after edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161835" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161835">Dayo Odeyingbo</a>.The Falcons <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3238458" href="https://thescore.com/news/3238458">released</a> Jarrett earlier Monday, which saved the club $16.25 million in cap space.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jarrett had been with the Falcons since they drafted him in the fifth round in 2015. The 31-year-old registered 53 total tackles, including nine tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, this past campaign. Jarrett was named a Pro Bowler in 2019 and 2020.

ATLANTA, GA OCTOBER 15: Atlanta defensive end Grady Jarrett (97) reacts during the NFL game between the Washington Commanders and the Atlanta Falcons on October 15th, 2023 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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Report: Jarrett joining Bears on 3-year, $43.5M deal after Falcons release

The Seattle Seahawks are signing former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, sources told E...

The Seattle Seahawks are signing former Minnesota Vikings quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/98048" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98048">Sam Darnold</a>, sources told <a href="http://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899164024954028172">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Darnold's deal is for three years and $100.5 million with $55 million guaranteed, Schefter adds. The 27-year-old was one of the top quarterbacks available in free agency.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13368" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13368">Geno Smith</a> rejected a similar contract offer from the Seahawks before the veteran signal-caller was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick Friday, <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1899164933067010506">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a> reports.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Seahawks were the favorites to land Darnold, <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1898854127838384367">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a> reported Sunday. The Vikings previously declined to franchise tag Darnold and will likely start second-year quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199765" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199765">J.J. McCarthy</a> under center barring a major addition.Darnold will reunite with new Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak after the two spent 2023 together with the San Francisco 49ers.The Vikings signed Darnold to a one-year, $10-million deal ahead of the 2024 campaign. He enjoyed a career-best season, throwing for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Minnesota finished 14-3 in the regular season but was eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC wild-card game.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 5: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 5, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Report: Seahawks signing Darnold to 3-year, $100.5M deal

The Tennessee Titans agreed to a deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Dan Moore, sour...

The Tennessee Titans agreed to a deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161906" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161906">Dan Moore</a>, sources told <a href="https://www.threads.net/@rapsheet/post/DHBsfTyJ9LM">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.The deal is for four years and $82 million, Rapoport reports. It includes $50 million guaranteed and $30 million in Year 1.Moore started every regular-season and playoff game he played for the Steelers. Acquiring Moore will allow <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199744" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199744">JC Latham</a> to play right tackle, his natural position, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899148333224022276">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> notes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Steelers took Moore in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 21: Dan Moore Jr. #65 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL Football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Report: Titans signing Dan Moore to 4-year, $82M deal

Former San Fransisco 49ers offensive tackle Jaylon Moore signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, sour...

Former San Fransisco 49ers offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/162087" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/162087">Jaylon Moore</a> signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Moore inked a two-year, $30-million deal with $21.24 million guaranteed, Schefter adds. The 27-year-old primarily acted as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14297" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14297">Trent Williams</a>' backup in San Fransisco. Mack started five games in the 2024 campaign and allowed one sack.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Former 49ers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/162088" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/162088">Elijah Mitchell</a> is also signing with the Chiefs, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The one-year deal is worth up to $3.5 million, Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz reports.The 49ers drafted Moore in the fifth round and Mitchell in the sixth round in 2021.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Jaylon Moore #76 of the San Francisco 49ers defends during an NFL Football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on December 12, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

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Report: Chiefs add Jaylon Moore, Elijah Mitchell 

Star pass-rusher Khalil Mack is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN's Adam S...

Star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/33866" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/33866">Khalil Mack</a> is returning to the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1899110180962316744">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Mack agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year, $18-million deal, Schefter reports. Mack was scheduled to become a free agent for the first time in his 11-season career.The Chargers released edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/71822" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/71822">Joey Bosa</a> on Wednesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Mack considered retiring after Los Angeles lost to the Houston Texans in the wild-card round this past season. The pass-rusher said at the time that he still believed the Chargers would give him a great shot at competing for a Super Bowl if he decided to play."As long as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104207" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104207">Justin Herbert</a> is your quarterback. You got (safety) <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94110" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94110">Derwin James</a> and all these guys that love the game of football and Jim Harbaugh coaching?" Mack said in January. "You know you always have a chance to win. Yeah, that's a no-brainer."Mack, the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year, has been a Pro Bowler in all three of his seasons with the Chargers. The 34-year-old recorded six sacks and 39 tackles in the 2024 campaign.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes the edge during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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Report: Mack staying with Chargers on 1-year deal

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed linebacker Nick Bolton, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport....

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161822" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161822">Nick Bolton</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1898802136458183013">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Bolton's deal is worth $45 million over three years with $30 million guaranteed, Rapoport added. He was going to be one of the top linebackers available in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3234057" href="https://thescore.com/news/3234057">free agency</a>.Bolton had been signed to a 4-year, $5.8-million rookie contract. The Chiefs picked up the Missouri-product in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 24-year-old started every game for the Chiefs last season, recording three sacks and 106 tackles. Bolton has registered more than 100 tackles in three of his four NFL campaigns and 31 tackles in three Super Bowl appearances.

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 08: Nick Bolton #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Report: Chiefs re-sign Bolton to 3-year, $45M deal

The Cleveland Browns and star defensive end Myles Garrett agreed on an extension through the 2030...

The Cleveland Browns and star defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a> agreed on an extension through the 2030 season, the team announced Sunday.Garrett signed a four-year, $160-million deal with $123.5 million guaranteed, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1898763002205073409">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> reports, making him the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history. The deal also reportedly includes a no-trade clause.Garrett had requested a trade from the organization Feb. 3. The 29-year-old previously <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3228661" href="https://thescore.com/news/3228661">noted</a> that money wasn't the issue and that he wished to compete for a Super Bowl. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Myles had a change of heart, and he's excited to go from Cleveland to Canton and chase a championship in Ohio," Garrett's agent, Nicole Lynn, told <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2025/03/browns-and-myles-garrett-agree-to-a-contract-extension-worth-40-million-year-highest-for-a-non-quarterback.html">Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot</a>.The extension comes two days after Browns owner Jimmy Haslam <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3235508" href="https://thescore.com/news/3235508">reportedly</a> declined to speak with Garrett about the pass-rusher's career.General manager Andrew Berry previously said the organization wouldn't trade Garrett for two first-round picks."We can't imagine a situation where not having Myles is best for the Browns," Berry said at the NFL combine Feb. 25.The deal came together over the past 36 hours to continue Garrett's "Cleveland to Canton" career trajectory, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1898763368111939827">Schefter</a> noted.Garrett is the only player to post more than 14 sacks in four consecutive seasons and was named the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year.His extension will likely factor into player negotiations across the league. The Cincinnati Bengals were initially <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3226758" href="https://thescore.com/news/3226758">prepared</a> to make wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161655" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161655">Ja'Marr Chase</a> the league's highest-paid non-QB. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys will likely have to add $30 million to defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parson</a>'s extension, <a href="https://x.com/RealTannenbaum/status/1898771252933714389">ESPN's Mike Tannenbaum</a> reports.The Browns drafted Garrett first overall in 2017 and signed him to a five-year, $125-million extension in 2020. The pass-rusher has tallied 102.5 sacks and 19 forced fumbles in 117 games.Cleveland currently holds the second overall pick in the 2025 draft.

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 22: Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on December 22, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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