Aubrey board

The ' cadre of quarterbacks will soon include both and . NFL Media's Albert Breer reported Monday that Hoyer, the former quarterback, will sign with his former coordinator Bill O'Brien in Houston. The deal is expected to be for three years. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport is also reporting that the have agreed to terms with Mallett, taking him off what promises to be a bustling . The deal is worth $7 million over two years, per Rapoport. The move is an interesting one, if only because it absolutely clouds the immediate future of , a player who was dutiful, yet unspectacular in that role a year ago. He has little guarantees heading his way in 2015, which makes him easier to cut -- a likely scenario given that the team also has waiting in Robert Covington Jersey the wings. Instead, O'Brien will turn to yet another Brady backup, one who has more starting experience and one who momentarily had the sitting atop one of the best divisions in football. If O'Brien is feeling the pre sure to make the leap in 2015, this looks like the safest move. Pairing Hoyer with Mallett gives O'Brien two quarterbacks who could win him games though none that will single-handedly do so. At the least, Hoyer is a known commodity, and as a relatively new head coach, O'Brien might appreciate the comfort that provides. Also, it will be nice seeing Fitzpatrick back in the AFC East when he's inevitably scooped up by the . The latest Podcast and plays another game of "Go Get My Lunch." Find more content on . Ed Davis Jersey

The are cutting ties with a former All-Pro who should draw interest from the , and . That former All-Pro is Raul Neto Jersey slot cornerback Taron Johnson, who with the team undergoing a scheme change. "The Bills are releasing long-time veteran CB Taron Johnson, source said. Makes sense with the new defensive scheme," reported. This has nothing to do with Johnson's talent, as the former All-Pro, who was cut with two years left on his $30 million contract, is widely viewed as one of the better slot cornerbacks in the NFL. He is also coming off one of his strongest years in coverage, with Johnson giving up a completion rate of 63.6% and a pa ser rating of 94.7. As previously mentioned, we could see the Cowboys, Raiders and Lions all having interest in the veteran slot cornerback. The Cowboys allowed Jourdan Lewis to leave last offseason, a decision on multiple occasions. We suspect Jerry will be aggre sive in making sure he shores up that position in 2026. Las Vegas deployed multiple players in the slot last season, but none of them had much succe s. As a result, the Raiders should be looking for an upgrade and Johnson can provide it. When it comes to the Lions, they may not have a need at the position unle s Amik Robertson departs in free agency, which remains a po sibility. More NFL News Jeff Green Jersey

Garrett Nu smeier is not going to steal the show among the quarterback in this year's draft cycle. He's likely to be a Day 2 selection and is not the first or second quarterback on most draft boards. Despite lacking the star power as po se sed by some of his peers, Nu smeier remains a highly coveted name for some teams. Many experts have a team like the looking to pursue Nu smeier, but there are plenty of other squads that are in need of a backup quarterback option like Nu smeier. Here's what to know about Nu smeier's draft stock and which teams could be chasing him. MORE : Where will Garrett Nu smeier be drafted? Nu smeier is likely to be a Day 2 selection, with five experts projecting Nu smeier anywhere from the mid- Glenn Robinson III Jersey late second round to the end of the third round. The common projection for Nu smeier is to a team that doesn't have a top choice but has a need at quarterback or will soon with an aging veteran under center. In this case, the Steelers are a prime candidate. With Aaron Rodgers either retiring or having very little time left in the NFL, Pittsburgh is in need of someone to prepare a future starting role. Some think that Nu smeier could be that guy. While he is one of the more skilled pa sers at the college level over the past two years, there are some inconsistencies to Nu smeier's game. He ranked No. 5 in the country in pa sing yards in 2024, but also threw 12 interceptions. Nu smeier is largely projected in the third round, specifically to the Steelers in most experts' mock drafts. :Round 3, Pick No. 93 to the Rams :Round 3, Pick No. 85 to the Steelers :Round 3, Pick No. 76 to the Steelers :Round 2, Pick No. 53 to the Steelers :Round 3, Pick No. 76 to the Steelers MORE : Garrett Nu smeier college stats Nu smeier spent five years with LSU, initially serving as a backup to Max Johnson and Jayden Daniels. Once he earned the starting job in 2024, however, he broke out, posting the most pa sing yards in the country. Here's a closer look at Nu smeier's stats with LSU. Year Games Comp PCT Yards Touchdowns Interceptions 2021 4 50.9% 329 2 2 2022 7 61.9% 800 5 4 2023 7 61.5% 591 4 1 2024 13 64.2% 4052 29 12 2025 9 67.4% 1927 12 5 MORE : Eric Paschall Jersey

Overall, the props are pretty modest for Diggs, as the betting markets are not expecting him to have a blow-up game or anything like that. He is the third-most likely player on the to score according to the odds, behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Hunter Henry, but the lines on all his props are reasonable. Before giving out our predictions, let's see how he performed relative to these numbers based on this season, including the 17 regular season and three playoff games: Overall, fading Diggs is the way to go in this game. It might feel wrong, but it is the most likely scenario in a matchup as tough as the Seahawks defense. Aside from the Rams, basically no other team was able to pa s on Seattle to end the season. Over their last 10 games, only 26% of WRs with a receiving yards line went over their number. It was Puka Nacua twice, Davante Adams in the NFC Championship game, and that was basically it. No other receiver against the Seahawks since December 1st had a receiving yards prop 30+ yards or higher and went over besides those two, who are on a different level. Danilo Gallinari Jersey That speaks to how impre sive the Rams offense really was, and also how good this Seattle defense is. On the season, they had the best defensive DVOA in the entire , with the second-best defensive EPA/play and the third-best defensive succe s rate. Diggs, meanwhile, did have some big, 100+ yard games against the Jets (twice), Bills, Ravens and Panthers, but more often than not was kept quiet this year. That includes all three playoff games where he only averaged 24.3 receiving yards per game. All three of those games were against tough defense, but unfortunately this Seattle defense might be the stiffest test of them all. So, the unfortunate reality is that Diggs is worth fading in Super Bowl 60. The Pick: Stefon Diggs under 44.5 receiving yards (-115) DraftKings That said, one over that could be worth taking if you just want to back Diggs in some sort of way is his longest reception prop. While he only went over this number in 9/20 games this season, if you look at the last 14 regular season games specifically, that number jumps up to over 16.5 longest reception in nine of 14 games. So, he mi sed the first three games of the season working his way back from a torn ACL, and mi sed in all three playoff games. One could make the argument that the reason Diggs has been so quiet in the three playoff game is due to the fact that all three of the opposing offenses struggled so much against the Patriots defense, which meant that the Patriots offense did not need to test the opposing defenses deep. Instead, they could settle for safe, ball-control offense to win the game. That has some validity, as the Patriots three playoff opponents averaged only 8.6 points per game through three playoff games. The gue s here is that the Seahawks offense is going to put up enough points to force the Patriots to be more aggre sive on the offensive side of the ball. That brings us to Diggs and his longest reception prop. As good as the Seattle defense is, we did see them get beat deep by Puka Nacua and Davante Adams in the NFC Championship game, and Jauan Jennings went over his longest reception prop of 17.5 in the Divisional Round game against the 49ers. The Seahawks are an aggre sive defense that does an excellent job breaking up pa ses, but it is not out of the realm of po sibility that they let one deep shot slip past them, and Diggs is still capable of that even older and coming off an injury. He had five separate games with a 30+ yard reception, which makes sense as Drake Maye was one of the best deep ball pa sers in the NFL this season. He ended the season with the fifth-most 20+ air yard pa sing attempts, but the second-most completions and the second-most pa sing yards coming off 20+ air yard pa ses. The Patriots are going to need to complete some deep throws in order to keep up with Seattle, and Diggs is as good of a target as any to have one go for 17+ yards on the Patriots. Alternate Pick: Stefon Diggs over 16.5 longest reception (-118) BetMGM Josh Hall Jersey

The released a veteran offensive lineman on Monday who has started 103 total games in two stints with the franchise. Detroit interior offensive lineman Graham Glasgow. The Ricky Rubio Jersey move saved the Lions Glasgow is an experienced offensive lineman who can play multiple positions, so he should receive interest from many teams in free agency, including the , , and . Buffalo could lose starters David Edwards and Connor McGovern in free agency, which would be a nightmare. However, signing Glasgow to replace one of the two would be a logical move from general manager Brandon Beane. Glasgow has experience playing guard and center, but he fits much better at guard. If Baltimore loses two-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum in free agency, which , Glasgow is a potential target to replace him. As mentioned above, Glasgow is better suited at guard, but he at center for the Lions in 14 starts in 2025. Houston to the Lions for running back David Montgomery, and starting right guard Ed Ingram will also be a free agent, so Glasgow could become a premier target for Houston general manager Nick Caserio. Overall, Glasgow shouldn't have a problem finding a new home. He can still be a valuable player, and the Bills, Ravens, and Texans could use him to fill a need on their offensive lines. More NFL News Jalen Smith Jersey

Coming out of the first few weeks of free agency, the have seemingly answered all of their biggest questions on the offensive side of the ball, other than Trent Williams' contract. But the wide receiver room is still a bit of a question mark. Brandon Aiyuk is still on the roster, and the 49ers could still use another receiver opposite Mike Evans to keep Ricky Pearsall as a number three WR at best. has the solution for the 49ers with a trade idea that would have San Francisco moving up in the 2026 NFL Draft with the . This move would let the 49ers land Washington Huskies 6-foot-4 WR Denzel Boston. 49ers trade idea lands Washington WR after Eagles trade-up "The 49ers could move up here for someone such as Washington receiver Denzel Boston, who could serve as a valuable Rudy Gay Jersey YAC producer and eventual Mike Evans replacement on the outside in San Francisco," Barnwell writes. Barnwell's trade idea would have the 49ers send the 27th pick for the 23rd pick at the cost of two picks, both in the fourth round, at 127th and 133rd overall. The Eagles would be open to this deal, as they could get some extra draft capital while not moving too far down the board with a few of their top options likely not to come off the board after this move-down. The 49ers, on the other hand, swing this aggre sive trade-up to ensure that the and don't end up taking a wide receiver in front of the 49ers. More : While San Francisco might not need a wide receiver as much as they did when the offseason began, thanks to the Evans and Christian Kirk signings, they could use a better long-term solution at the position. Evans and Kirk are effectively one-year deals, Aiyuk is about to be moved on from, and Pearsall's contract extension isn't too far off in the future. Boston, a 6-foot-4, 209-pound WR who had 881 yards and 11 touchdowns on 62 receptions for the Huskies last year, would be a nice pickup to take over long-term for the 49ers on the outside. Kyle Shanahan needs more help on the offensive side of the ball, and Boston would be a great option that might not make it to their 27th pick, thanks to the Browns and Bills. This trade wouldn't cost too much, and jump two WR-needy teams to land Boston. More 49ers news: Devin Vassell Jersey

By Bill Bradley, contributing editor Editor's note: This is the fourth of five capsules explaining the NFL's new player- Marquese Chriss Jersey safety rules that were pa sed at last week's Annual Meeting. THURSDAY: The expansion of chop blocks. Who: Offensive blockers. What: Makes it illegal for a back to chop a defensive player engaged above the waist by another offensive player outside the area originally occupied by the tight end. When: All running plays. Where: A chop block is a block by the offense in which one offensive player (designated as A1 for purposes of this rule) blocks a defensive player in the area of the thigh or lower while another offensive player (A2) engages that same defensive player above the waist. How will be it be enforced: A 15-yard penalty for unnece sary roughne s. Reaction: "The committee, Dean (Blandino) brought to our attention that there is a note in there where it is permi sible by rule for a running back to line up in the backfield when the ball is snapped and after the ball is snapped go outside the tackle box and block low when a defensive player is engaged high. We don't think there is a place for that in the game nor do we think we can find an example of it, but it's kind of a rule clean-up there." -- coach Jeff Fisher, who is a member of the NFL Competition Committee. Carmelo Anthony Jersey

The and agreed to a trade on Sunday night involving cornerback Taron Johnson. According to , the Bills are trading Johnson and a seventh-round pick to the Raiders for a sixth-round selection. "Trade: The Raiders are Marc Gasol Jersey trading for Bills veteran CB Taron Johnson, sources say. It's a 6/7 pick swap.Johnson was announced as a release, but not officially on the wire yet. Las Vegas pounces," Rapoport reported. Why Bills, Raiders pulled off trade involving Taron Johnson The Bills are , so moving on from Johnson to save some money was a move on the table. It was Johnson, but they instead worked him on a trade and got some capital back for a starter. As for the Raiders, adding Johnson fills their need for a nickel corner. Though Johnson struggled a bit in 2025, he is one of the better slot corners in football when healthy and immediately steps in as a starter on Las Vegas' defense. More NFL News Xavier Tillman Jersey

The ' offseason plans have been centered on beefing up the defense for Dan Quinn, and now that the NFL Draft is approaching, how the franchise approaches it will be an interesting watch. Will the Commanders look to add more defensive personnel? Or should Washington look to add more weapons for Jayden Daniels? After all, the Commanders only have Terry McLaurin as a genuine threat, and that can't be how Washington moves into Week 1. Given that the Commanders hold the No. 7 overall pick, they could have their choice of receiver, either Jordyn Tyson or Carnell Tate. For NFL.com's Kevin Patra, Washington has to get Daniels help in the draft. "Washington largely focused Joe Dumars Jersey on fortifying a moribund defense in free agency," . "Now it's time to help Jayden Daniels. The Commanders lack a legit WR2 behind Terry McLaurin. Adding a wideout who can feast off one-on-one coverage would make Daniels' life easier in Year 3." More: Daniels facing Year 3 pre sure We're about to get a great idea of what to expect from Daniels long-term in 2026. His rookie season was outstanding, as he led the Commanders to the NFC Championship game, but last season? Concerns over his slight build were raised as Daniels was bitten by the injury bug, playing just sevengames. So, who will we get in 2026? Rookie Daniels, 2025 Daniels? Or maybe a mixture of both? Either way, the pre sure is on Daniels to bounce back from a not-so-good 2025 season, and to do that, he'll need help. Which Washington, if it chooses, can give him in the draft. More NFL news: Isaiah Stewart Jersey

This time last year -- on March 11, 2014, to be exact -- I was Julius Randle Jersey released by the , my fourth team in six years. My career was in limbo. All I had to stand on was word from my agent that the were interested -- but I didn't hear back from them for some time. So while I worked hard to stay in shape, I also prepared to make the next step, taking on internships, doing some job-shadowing at the league office, building relationships and getting ready for whatever was coming. I had to come to grips with the reality of my situation. Jacksonville had let me go, yes -- but in the long run, I'd beaten the odds. I was a former seventh-round draft pick who'd played six years in the NFL. I'd learned a lot. I had grown as a man and an individual. I love football, but if I wasn't going to get another chance on the field, I was determined to be succe sful at something else. But then the made good on that glimmer of hope, signing me in early April 2014, and I went on to have my best ever year as a profe sional, rushing for 1,266 yards and eight touchdowns at 5.4 yards per carry. I had the fifth-most rushing yards in the NFL. I made my first . I played a feature role on a playoff team. And when my contract ran out, I finally had some leverage for the first time in my NFL life. I knew that, Lord willing, I'd be playing football for someone in 2015. I knew I could look at my wife and say, 'You know what? I'm going to be able to provide for the next couple of years.' with the , I can say that for a fact. I wanted to return to Baltimore all along. I wanted to oblige the many fans who stopped me around town to ask me to stay. So this deal was a no-brainer. Not just money-wise, but with regard to the situation as a whole: my role, the city, the fans. It was an easy decision. A three-year deal was what I was looking for, and the gave it to me. This offseason has been an answer to my prayers -- and it's been an extremely different experience from what I'd gotten used to. Until very recently, the busine s side of the game had not been good to me. There was so much uncertainty during the dead periods of my career, not knowing what was going to happen or if I was going to get signed. When you're a free agent without leverage, you basically play with your kids and just keep your phone by you, making sure the ringer's on and the volume is turned up, and you wait for the call. It was definitely frustrating during those down years, having a career per-carry mark of 5.1 yards and facing questions about my ability. My rookie season, they said, "Oh, he can only be a returner." When I started playing on offense, it was, "Oh, he can only be a third-down back." And even now, after I've proven that I can shoulder the bulk of the load, I've heard people saying I'm too old at 29 -- never mind the fact that, because I've really only had one season as an every-down back, I have the legs of a 26-year-old. The older you get, the faster they want you out, so I want to make sure I don't give anyone any reason to get rid of me. I think running backs have to push harder to get respect, too. The thing is, as much as people talk about the position being devalued, to me, it seems like that's only true when the free agency period and the draft come around. During the regular season and especially during the playoffs, it's all about having a strong ground game, as we've seen with guys like , and really stepping up and being impact players on offense. In addition to getting my due with this contract, it was important, as I said earlier, to feel like someone is really committed to me. I moved around a lot growing up -- my family even lived out of a hotel at one point -- and I wanted to be able to sit my own family down and tell them that this is where we're going to be, that we finally have some security. My wife and I just both wanted to be settled. It seemed like every time we found something we liked in one city -- a Cro sFit facility that my wife fell in love with in Jacksonville; the wide variety of food in Houston -- it was time to move. It is definitely nice to have some security for once, and to know that we'll be sticking with the for the long run. All that said, there are some good things about being as well-traveled as I am. I've found that I can adjust easily to new situations. And my wife and I have so many relationships with so many people. In fact, we probably know people we could call in practically every city. That part is pretty cool. I appreciate the value of the up-and-down journey I've been on. I learned so much from all of those points in my life where I was like, "Am I ever going to make it through this?" Those bits of adversity made me and shaped me into the man I am today. That whole time, it was about faith and trusting that God was going to open up a door. I worked very hard, sweating and running and just making sure I could seize whatever opportunities came my way. During this latest period of negotiations, I believed that whatever happened, it would work out in the end. And knowing that God is in control helped me stay at peace throughout. After all, with as many wild turns as my career's taken -- from making the ' roster as a long shot to being released multiple times in the NFL -- I'd have driven myself crazy if I'd leaned on my own understanding of things. It's definitely gratifying to know people are respecting what I do. But I also realize that my athletic abilities have been a gift, and as a man of faith, I'm here to do more than carry a football. At the end of the day, I know my stats aren't really going to matter; my legacy has to be greater than what I do between the lines. When I'm on my deathbed, I want to be able to look back over my life and my relationships and family and say I made an impact on people's lives. I want to work in such a way and treat others in such a way that people look back years from now at my time with the and say, "Man, there was this guy here, , who worked his tail off every day." Those are the things that are going to last. That's why I've developed an interest in player development, which I learned more about during that time of uncertainty last offseason. I've gotten a close-up look at how crazy this industry can be. I've been cut. I've been demoted. I've been promoted. And now I've signed a long-term contract. I've been through all those different phases, and I can help some of these younger guys transition. I have a lot of knowledge and information, and there's no need to keep it to myself. I know I can get seriously hurt at any moment out there on that football field. Even the richest man in the world can't buy health. So it has to be about more than money. Which is why this contract -- the biggest of my life -- will have no effect on my work ethic or how I conduct myself. Security is important, but money itself is not what I play for. I'm very grateful for this deal, but I feel like there's a lot more that I need to do on the field as a player and off the field as a man. I'm excited about the future, but I'm nowhere near satisfied. I'm ready to do more, and I expect great things to happen. I feel like my story is a crazy one, with a lot of adversity and a lot of hurt. But in the end, I feel like I can encourage a lot of people, and it's important to make the most of that chance. Follow on Twitter . Elfrid Payton Jersey

is gone from Florida State and preparing for the 2015 , but the wake of the sexual a sault allegation that followed Winston for the last 13 months of his college career hasn't settled in his absence. FSU and Winston's accuser are at legal odds over the proper venue for her federal Title IX lawsuit against the school's board of trustees, . FSU wants the case heard in Tallaha see, while Winston's accuser is arguing that a fair trial requires a different venue, proposing Orlando instead. The Title IX case alleges the school did not adhere to federal standards on sexual a sault investigations. Winston was not charged Amida Brimah Jersey by police in the case, and at a school hearing was of FSU's code of conduct for students. Both the school and local police have come under intense media criticism for the way the case was handled, which will be an element of the accuser's case. Among other parts of the case at i sue, the state attorney's office wasn't notified of the allegation for 11 months. Winston, meanwhile, is preparing for the 2015 NFL in Indianapolis, which runs from Feb. 17-23. He is training with private quarterback coach George Whitfield in San Diego, who trained rookie prior to the 2014 draft. Winston led the Seminoles to a national championship and a national semifinal in his two years as a starter for the Seminoles, and is considered the most likely No. 1 overall pick of the , . *Follow Chase Goodbread on Twitter * . JaKarr Sampson Jersey

Theres a lot to like about how Bo Nix has started his career with the . However, there's also reason to believe that his defense has carried him throughout much of his early career. It's almost unfair to say for a second-year quarterback who has already taken his team to the playoffs and won in a very difficult division, but that's just the reality of the situation right now. Nix is also already 26 years old, so we have to factor that in. Even with the strong early showings, Kurt Warner still believes there are things holding him back Monte Morris Jersey . More specifically, he believes there's one area in his game that's holding him back right now. According to Erik Anderson of Heavy, Warner said that Nix needs to make more explosive plays. "Warner said Nix is a playmaker, does not make many mistakes and can make every throw. But he added that he would still like to see Nix stay in structure a little longer instead of drifting into movement too early. Warners concern was not that Nix cannot create. It was that Denver may be leaving too many explosive plays on the field when he leaves clean pockets before he has to," he wrote. Patience in the pocket is a lot easier to accomplish than it might sound. There's a reason some quarterbacks in the NFL simply don't have it, and it's why many in the league don't find the succe s they're looking for. On the other hand, it's important to note that, relatively speaking, Nix isn't exactly old at 26. He's only been in the league for two seasons, so there's something to be said about that. If he continues to develop at the level he has over the past few years, there's reason to believe he can eventually get better in the pocket and make more explosive plays for a Broncos offense that could use a lot of it. More NFL news: Jerami Grant Jersey

Brenen Thompson is fast. And that's not doing the ' newest draft pick justice. He was the fastest player at the NFL Combine. The wide receiver out of Mi si sippi State isn't a big dude, but he's a ridiculous athletic talent. The Chargers got him with the 105th overall pick, the fifth pick of the fourth round on Saturday in the 2026 NFL Draft. 2026 NFL DRAFT HQ: | | How fast is Brenen Thompson? This is his 40 time Brenen Thompson ran the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in 4.26 seconds. That's one of the fastest times ever, and it was this Dennis Schroder Jersey year's fastest. New Chargers WR Brenen Thompson ran a 4.26 at the Combine, the third-fastest time ever for a WR NFL (@NFL) BEST DRAFT NAMES: | | | Brenen Thompson stats Thompson isn't just speed. In 2025 with Mi si sippi State, he had 57 catches for 1,054 yards and six touchdowns. That worked out to 18.5 yards per catch. He started his career at Texas, then went to Oklahoma, only really breaking out with the Bulldogs of Mi si sippi State. Now, he joins Mike McDaniel's offense and gives Justin Herbert a ton of speed to throw to -- that's exciting. More NFL Draft news: Danny Green Jersey

The and are both showing interest in the same veteran wide receiver as free agency ramps back up after the 2026 NFL Draft. According to , free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is in Detroit visiting the Lions on Tuesday and will also travel to Chicago for a workout with the Bears next week. "Steelers free-agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is visiting today with the Detroit Lions. He also currently is scheduled to tryout next week for the Chicago Bears," Schefter said on X. Who is Scotty Miller? Miller was a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the . The Bowling Green spent four seasons in Tampa Bay, with his best year coming in 2020, when he had 501 yards Theo Pinson Jersey and three touchdowns. Miller was also a member of the Bucs' Super Bowl-winning team that year. Miller departed Tampa Bay for the during the 2023 offseason, but outside of being a special teams contributor, he didn't do much in his lone year with the Falcons o Over the last two seasons, Miller has been with the Pittsburgh Steelers, tallying 14 receptions and Why Lions and Bears are showing interest in Miller Though Miller isn't a starting-caliber receiver, the 28-year-old still has some speed and could earn a role on special teams as a returner or gunner. Detroit and Chicago could sign Miller to a cheap deal to compete for a roster spot in training camp, and have a veteran playmaker with championship experience on offense. ASAP Ferg Jersey

Quarterback is one of the toughest positions in sports. Not only does every play start with the ball in their hands -- outside of trick plays -- but the quarterback has mere seconds to decide what to do with the football before the defense is barreling down on them, trying to lay a monstrous hit on the player. Quarterbacks are beaten up throughout the game, and if you can't play consistently, fans will call for a replacement quickly. Some players have stood the test of time, though, and racked up enough stats to be considered all-time greats at the position. Here is more on the NFL's career pa sing yards leaders. MORE : 1. Tom Brady, 89,214 yards (2000-2022) Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Teams: New England Patriots (2000-2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022) Stats and accolades: 12,050 pa s attempts (1st in NFL history), 7,753 completions (1st), 89,214 yards (1st), 649 pa sing touchdowns (1st) 7-time Super Bowl champion,5-time Super Bowl MVP,3-time MVP, 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year,3-time First-team All-Pro, 15-time Pro Bowler, 5-time NFL pa sing touchdowns leader, 4-time NFL pa sing yards leader Career summary : Brady played his college football at Michigan from 1995-1999. He wasn't a highly touted prospect heading into the draft, and ended up being a sixth-round selection, going 199th overall to the . When Brady got to New England, the starting quarterback was Drew Bledsoe. Brady didn't play much as a rookie, but took over when Bledsoe went down with an injury in 2001. Brady took over as the starter and led the Patriots to a playoff berth. He got hurt in the AFC Championship Game, and Bledsoe took back over and helped New England to a win. Brady was back under center for the Super Bowl that year and became the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl at the time. Bledsoe was traded to the that spring, and Brady's legacy in New England was officially underway. He finished his tenure with the Patriots after the 2019 season. Brady signed in free agency with the . He played two seasons with Tampa Bay, including winning another Super Bowl, and announced his retirement from football in March 2022. 40 days later, he un-retired and returned to the Buccaneers for the 2022 season. After that, he finally retired for good and turned to broadcasting. MORE : 2. Drew Brees, 80,358 yards (2001-2020) Teams : San Diego Chargers (2001-2005) New Orleans Saints (2006-2020) Stats and accolades : 10,551 pa s attempts (2nd in NFL history), 7,142 pa s completions (2nd), 80,358 yards (2nd), 571 touchdowns (2nd) Super Bowl XLIV Champion, Super Bowl XLIV MVP, 2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year, 1-time First-team All-Pro,13-time Pro Bowler,7-time NFL pa sing yards leader,4-time NFL pa sing touchdowns leader Career summary : Brees played at Purdue from 1997-2000. He was projected to be a mid-to-late round pick, but was selected by the (then in San Diego) in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Brees backed up quarterback Doug Flutie as a rookie. He saw limited action, only taking over in a game where Flutie suffered a concu sion. Brees was named the starter for the 2002 season, and went 8-8 that year. He and Flutie battled it out for the starting gig in 2003, with Brees starting most of the games. The Chargers acquired Philip Rivers ahead of the 2004 season. He held out for a contract, and Brees played well during training camp, so Brees remained the starter. Los Angeles franchise tagged Brees after 2004, and despite the money tied up with Rivers, Brees remained the starter. He was a free agent again after the 2005 season, and that was when he signed with the . Brees took over under center in New Orleans in the first year of head coach Sean Payton's tenure. In his fourth year with the team, the quarterback led the Saints to their first Super Bowl. Brees was never able to recapture that succe s with the team, but retired in 2020 as one of Rodions Kurucs Jersey the best quarterbacks in NFL history. MORE : 3. Peyton Manning, 71,940 (1998-2015) Teams : Indianapolis Colts (1998-2011) Denver Broncos (2012-2015) Stats and accolades : 9,380 pa sing attempts (4th), 6,125 pa s completions (4th),71,940 points (3rd),539 pa sing touchdowns (3rd) 2-time Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, 5-time NFL MVP, 7-time First-team All-Pro, 14-time Pro Bowler, 3-time NFL pa sing yards leader, 4-time NFL pa sing touchdowns leader Career summary : Manning played collegiately at Tenne see from 1994-1997. He was the first overall selection in the 1998 NBA Draft. He instantly took over as the starter for Indianapolis and threw for 3,739 yards and 26 touchdowns as a rookie. His first career touchdown was a six-yard pa s to Marvin Harrison, and it was the start of the QB-WR duo that went on to become one of the best in history. Manning didn't play a single game in the 2011 season due to injury. The had the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft ---- eventually used on Andrew Luck -- and ended up releasing Manning, allowing him to sign elsewhere in free agency. The veteran quarterback signed with the in 2012. Manning won his fifth MVP Award and took the Broncos to the Super Bowl in 2014, though they lost to Ru sell Wilson and the 43-8. The veteran QB stayed in Denver for two more seasons and in 2015 led the Broncos to a Super Bowl win over the . Manning went out on top and retired in March 2016. MORE : 4. Brett Favre, 71,838 (1992-2010) Teams : Atlanta Falcons (1991) Green Bay Packers (1992-2007) New York Jets (2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009-2010) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 10,169 (4th), Pa sing Completions: 6,300 (4th),Pa sing Yards: 71,838 (4th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 508 (5th) Pro Football Hall of Famer,Super Bowl Champion,3-timeNFL Most Valuable Player,11-timePro Bowler,3-timeFirst-team All-Pro,4-timeNFL Pa sing Touchdowns Leader Career summary : Favre played his college football at Southern Mi s from 1987-1990. He was a second-round pick in the 1991 NFL Draft by the . The pick was controversial at the time, but not from fans. Head coach Jerry Glanville didn't like the pick and said that it would take a "plane crash" for him to play Favre. The rookie's first career pa s was a pick-six. Favre only attempted four pa ses as a rookie, and two of them were interceptions. His lone other snap was a sack in which he lost 11 yards. After the season, the Packers traded a first-round pick to the Falcons for Favre. During his physical, it was determined that he had avascular necrosis of the hip, the same injury that ended Bo Jackson's career. It was recommended that the physical be failed, which would nullify the trade, but Green Bay GM Ron Wolf overruled the suggestion, making Favre a Packer. The quarterback would go on to lead Green Bay to a Super Bowl XXXI winand was a three-time MVP winner, earning the award in three consecutive years from 1995 to1997. Favre was traded to the Jets for a conditional fourth-round pick. After one season, he signed with the Vikings, leading them to the NFC Championship Game in 2009. 2010 was his final season in the NFL, and he mi sed the final game of his career due to a concu sion. MORE : 5. Aaron Rodgers, 66,274 (2005-present) Teams : Green Bay Packers (2005-2022) New York Jets (2023-2024) Pittsburgh Steelers (2025-present) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Yards: 66,274,Touchdown Pa ses: 527 (4th),Pa ser Rating: 102.2(T-1st) Super Bowl Champion,Super Bowl MVP,4-timeNFL Most Valuable Player,4-timeFirst-team All-Pro,10-timePro Bowler Career summary : Rodgers started out at a JUCO, but then played the final two seasons of his college career at the University of California in 2003 and 2004. He was the 24th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and was viewed as the heir apparent to Brett Favre. Rodgers backed up Favre for three seasons. Favre announced his retirement after the 2008 season, then un-retired and was traded to the Jets. This finally allowed Rodgers to take over as the starter in 2008. In his third year under center, Rodgers led the Packers to a win at Super Bowl XLV. He won his first MVP Award in 2011 and his second in 2014. Rodgers then became one of the few players in history to win consecutive MVP Awards, earning the accolade in both 2020 and 2021. Rodgers had a falling out with the Packers that culminated in a trade to the Jets in the 2023 offseason. He had a highly anticipated debut with the Jets, but tore his Achilles during just his fourth snap. Rodgers mi sed the remainder of the season and returned in 2024. New York struggled, and Rodgers went 5-12. The Jets released him after the season, and the veteran was rumored to several quarterback-needy teams. He ended up landing with the Steelers, and said that 2025 would be the final season of his career. He led the Steelers to the playoffs, and a return in 2026 appears to be on the table after all. MORE : 6. Matthew Stafford, 64,516 (2009-present) Teams : Detroit Lions (2009-2020) Los Angeles Rams (2021-present) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 8,763 (11th),Pa sing Completions: 5,562(8th),Pa sing Yards: 64,516(6th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 423 (9th) 1-time Super Bowl Champion, 1-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year,2-time Pro Bowler,1-time NFL pa sing yards leader,1-time NFL pa sing touchdowns leader Career summary : Stafford had one more year of eligibility left at the University of Georgia but decided not to use it. He became the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Stafford was charged with revitalizing a franchise that went winle s in 2008. In his first season, Detroit went 2-14. He only made the playoffs three times during his tenure with the Lions, and the franchise was bounced in the Wild Card round each time. After a 5-11 season in 2020, Detroit traded Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Goff, a third-round pick and two first-round picks. In his first season with the Rams, Stafford led the franchise to a win in Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals. MORE : 7. Ben Roethlisberger, 64,088 (2004-2021) Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Teams : Pittsburgh Steelers (2004-2021) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 8,443 (9th),Pa sing Completions: 5,440 (7th),Pa sing Yards: 64,088 (5th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 418 (8th) 2-timeSuper Bowl Champion,NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year,6-timePro Bowler,2-timepa sing yards leader Career summary : Roethlisberger went to Miami (OH) from 2000 to 2003. Despite not playing at a Power 5 school, the quarterback was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. He signed a six-year contract worth $22.26 million in salary and bonuses and was highly touted by head coach Bill Cowher. Roethlisberger started his rookie season third on the depth chart behind Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch. He saw plenty of action thanks to injuries to Maddox and Batch, and ended the regular season 13-0, but got knocked out in the second round of the playoffs. Roethlisberger got bounced from the playoffs by Tom Brady, but like Brady, Roethlisberger won the Super Bowl in his second season as the starter. He led the Steelers to another Super Bowl win in the 2008 season, but was unable to win a third Super Bowl ring in 2011. Roethlisberger stayed in Pittsburgh through the 2021 season. His shoulder started to give out, and you could tell that Father Time was catching up to him. He retired after a 9-7-1 season in 2021. MORE : 8. Philip Rivers, 63,984 (2004-2020) Teams : San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers (2004-2019) Indianapolis Colts (2020) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 8,226,Pa sing Yards: 63,984 (7th),Touchdown Pa ses: 425 (6th),Completion %: 64.9% 8-timePro Bowler, 1-time NFL Pa sing Yards Leader, 1-time NFL Pa sing Touchdowns Co-Leader,NFL Comeback Player of the Year,Most career pa sing yards without a Super Bowl appearance Career summary : Rivers went to NC State from 2000 to 2003 and was a highly touted prospect heading into the 2004 NFL Draft. He was one of 17 quarterbacks who were selected in the cla s, but his career started with a trade. The Chargers wanted Eli Manning, but Manning had informed them that if they drafted him, he wouldn't sign. The Chargers selected Manning but immediately traded him to the New York Giants, who had drafted Rivers, and the Giants also gave the Chargers extra pieces in the deal. Rivers was in a draft cla s with some heavyweights like Manning and Roethlisberger, but unlike them, he never made the Super Bowl. Rivers and the Chargers only made it to the AFC Championship Game once during his tenure with the team. After the 2019 season, and a 5-11 record, Los Angeles mutually agreed to part ways. In free agency, Rivers signed a one-year deal with the Colts. Indianapolis went 11-5 that season, but lost in the Wild Card round to the Buffalo Bills. The quarterback announced that he would be retiring in January 2021, but four years later on July 21, 2025 he signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Chargers. Philip Rivers shockingly returned to action after four years of retirement as the Indianapolis Colts dealt with injuries to Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. After finishing up the season, the veteran said it was time to ride off into the sunset ... again. MORE : 9. Matt Ryan, 62,792 (2008-2022) Teams : Atlanta Falcons (2008-2021) Indianapolis Colts (2022) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 8,464 (9th),Pa sing Completions: 5,551 (7th),Pa sing Yards: 62,792 (9th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 381 (10th) 1-time NFL Most Valuable Player, 1-time Offensive Player of the Year,NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year,1-time First-team All-Pro,4-time Pro Bowler Career summary : Ryan was drafted by the Falcons with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was named the starting quarterback for Atlanta to open the 2008 season, becoming the first rookie to start a game for the franchise since Michael Vick in 2001. Ryan led the Falcons to an 11-5 record, but they lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Ryan was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year that season. Ryan won the MVP Award for his 2016 performance. He and the Falcons went 11-5 that season, making it all the way to the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, it is the game that now lives in infamy as it was the game where Atlanta blew a 28-3 lead against the Patriots. The Falcons went 7-10 in Ryan's final season with the franchise. He was traded during the 2022 offseason to the Colts in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Ryan played in 12 games for the Colts that year, and Indianapolis finished the season 4-12-1. Ryan was released by the Colts in the offseason, and he announced his retirement on April 22, 2024, signing a one-day contract with Atlanta. MORE : 10. Dan Marino, 61,361 (1983-1999) Teams : Miami Dolphins (1983-1999) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 8,358 (10th),Pa sing Completions: 4,967 (14th),Pa sing Yards: 61,361 (10th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 420 (10th) Pro Football Hall of Famer, 1-time NFL Most Valuable Player, 1-timeOffensive Player of the Year,3-time First-team All-Pro,9-time Pro Bowler,5-time NFL pa sing yards leader,3-time NFL pa sing touchdowns leader Career summary : Marino is one of the few quarterbacks on this list who spent his entire career with one franchise. The Miami Dolphins drafted him with the 27th overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. Miami went 12-4 in his rookie season, and then improved to 14-2 in 1984. That year, Marino led the Dolphins to an appearance in Super Bowl XIX, and earned both MVP and Offensive Player of the Year honors. That was the lone Super Bowl appearance of Marino's career. His final game was a 62-7 lo s to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1999 Divisional Round of the playoffs. Miami decided not to pick up the option on his contract, and he was eyeing free agency. Rather than sign with a team, Marino opted to retire a Dolphin after a 17-year career. MORE : 11. Eli Manning, 57,023 (2004-2019) Teams : New York Giants (2004-2019) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 8,119 (12th),Pa sing Completions: 4,895 (14th),Pa sing Yards: 57,023 (11th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 366 (10th) 2-timeSuper Bowl Champion,2-timeSuper Bowl MVP,4-timePro Bowler, 1-time Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year,210 consecutive starts by a quarterback (1st) Career summary : Manning's NFL career started with some controversy. The Chargers had the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, and intended to take Manning who was considered the top quarterback. Eli and his father Archie made it known that the quarterback would not sign with the Chargers if they drafted him. This resulted in a trade to the New York Giants in a move that earned the Chargers Rivers. Manning was the starting quarterback as a rookie and led New York to a 6-10 season. He and the Giants made the playoffs for the first time together in 2005 after an 11-5 season. New York lost to the Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card round 23-0. Manning and the Giants went 10-6 in the 2007, but caught fire at the right time. The quarterback led them on an impromptu playoff run that ended with New York beating New England, ending the Patriots' quest for a perfect season. Manning and the Giants won one other Super Bowl together, in 2012 after knocking off New England once again. In Manning's final season, New York selected Daniel Jones to be its starting quarterback of the future. Manning saw limited playing time, only taking over at quarterback when Jones had suffered an injury. He hit free agency after the 2019 season, and opted to retire. Manning looked into free agency, but maintained he had no desire to be a backup quarterback somewhere, and no offers to be a starter came through. MORE : 12. John Elway, 51,475 (1983-1998) Teams : Denver Broncos (1983-1998) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 7,250 (18th),Pa sing Completions: 4,123 (26th),Pa sing Yards: 51,475 (14th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 300 (16th) Pro Football Hall of Famer,2-timeSuper Bowl Champion, 1-time Super Bowl MVP,1-timeNFL MVP,9-timePro Bowler,47 career 4th quarter comebacks Career summary : Elway was a two-sport athlete, being a gifted quarterback and baseball player. He was considered the top quarterback in the 1983 draft cla s, but had hesitations on playing for the Baltimore Colts, one of the worst teams in the league. He set the precedent that Manning used in his draft proce s of telling a team he refused to play for them. Elway said he wanted to play on the West Coast, for the Dallas Cowboys or the Dolphins. He even threatened Baltimore with signing with the New York Yankees if they drafted him. Baltimore ended up selecting Elway, and in a pre s conference, he officially stated his intention to play baseball. The Colts, who didn't want their first overall pick to go to waste, traded Elway to the Denver Broncos, who had drafted an offensive lineman. As a rookie, Elway went 9-7 as a rookie and led Denver to a playoff berth, but the Broncos lost to the Seahawks in the Wild Card round. He led them to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in 1986 and 1987, and again in 1990, but was unable to win any of them. Elway and the Broncos made the Super Bowl again after the 1997 season, and finally got the win that had eluded them. The veteran quarterback and Denver won back-to-back Super Bowls, and he retired after the 1998 season. MORE : 13. Warren Moon, 49,325 (1984-2000) Teams : Edmonton Eskimos (1978-1983) Houston Oilers (1984-1993) Minnesota Vikings (1994-1996) Seattle Seahawks (1997-1998) Kansas City Chiefs (1999-2000) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 6,823 (23rd),Pa sing Completions: 3,988 (29th),Pa sing Yards: 49,325 (16th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 291 (19th), Pro Football Hall of Fame,9-timePro Bowl, 1-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year,2-timeNFL Pa sing Yards Leader,First African-American QB inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Career summary : Moon began his career in the Canadian Football League after he went undrafted in the 1978 NFL Draft. He and Tom Wilkinson shared quarterback duties for the Edmonton Eskimos and won four consecutive Grey Cups (the league's championship). After his sixth year in the league, the quarterback decided to go to the NFL, which set off a bidding war among teams. The Houston Oilers won, and the team's head coach Hugh Campbell was Moon's head coach during his first five seasons in Edmonton. The moved forced former Houston starting quarterback Gifford Nielsen to retire because he said he knew he wasn't going to win the starting gig. Despite the team going 12-4 in the 1993 season, Houston decided to trade away Moon to the Vikings. He signed a two-year deal with Minnesota and then a three-year deal in 1996. Moon broke his collarbone and mi sed half the 1996 season. He was released after he wouldn't take a paycut, and signed with the Seahawks ahead of the 1997 season. After two years in Seattle, he finished out his career in Kansas City. MORE : 14. Joe Flacco, 47,766 (2008-present) Teams : Baltimore Ravens (2008-2018) Denver Broncos (2019) New York Jets (2020, 2021-2022) Philadelphia Eagles (2021) Cleveland Browns (2023,2025) Indianapolis Colts (2024) Cincinnati Bengals (2025) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 7,084 (13th),Pa sing Completions: 4,371(12th),Pa sing Yards: 47,776 (14th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 270 (21st) 1-time Super Bowl Champion, 1-timeSuper Bowl MVP, 1-time NFL Comeback Player of the Year,Tied for most pa sing touchdowns in a single postseason Career summary : Flacco was drafted by the Ravens with the 18th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He led his coach John Harbaugh to a Super Bowl XLVII win over his brother Jim. Flacco was with the Ravens for 11 years, but once he was released in favor of Lamar Jackson, he started to bounce around the league. He spent time as a mix of a starter and a backup, providing a veteran presence to the locker rooms that he joined. MORE : 15. Fran Tarkenton, 47,003 (1961-1978) Teams : Minnesota Vikings (1961-1966) New York Giants (1967-1971) Minnesota Vikings (1972-1978) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 6,467 (29th),Pa sing Completions: 3,686 (37th),Pa sing Yards: 47,003 (18th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 342 (13th) Pro Football Hall of Famer,1-timeNFL MVP,9-timePro Bowler,Led NFL in career pa sing yards and TDs at the time of retirement Career summary : Tarkenton was selected by the Vikings in the NFL's expansion draft in 1961. It was a rough start to his profe sional career as the Vikings went 3-11 in their inaugural season and 2-11 in their second season. He is considered one of the first dual-threat quarterbacks, though his head coach did not like how much he scrambled. Tarkenton was traded to the Giants in March 1967 for two first and two second-round picks. He never made the playoffs with New York, and his tenure with the team ended in 1972 when he was traded back to the Vikings for three players and two picks. Tarkenton then led Minnesota to three NFC championships, but it lost each Super Bowl. He retired in 1978. MORE : 16. Ru sell Wilson, 46,921 (2012-present) Teams : Seattle Seahawks (2012-2021) Denver Broncos (2022-2023) Pittsburgh Steelers (2024) New York Giants (2025-present) Stats and accolades : Pa sing Attempts: 6,120 (34th),Pa sing Completions: 3,951 (32nd),Pa sing Yards: 46,966 (19th),Pa sing Touchdowns: 353 (12th) 1-time Super Bowl Champion,10-timePro Bowler, 1-time Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, 1-time NFL Pa ser Rating Leader, 1-time NFL Pa sing Touchdowns Leader Career summary : Wilson was eyeing a baseball career, similar to Elway, but he never held it over any NFL teams heads. He was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Wilson was often criticized for his size, but that didn't stop him from leading the Seahawks to a XLVIII win. He was traded to the Broncos in a ma sive deal that included three players and six total picks swapping between the franchises. Wilson was signed to a mega deal, but didn't mesh well with the offense that eventual new head coach Sean Payton was running. Denver decided to release the quarterback, owing him a ton of money. He signed with the Steelers in the 2024 season, and then the Giants for the 2025 season. He was the starting QB for New York, but was eventually benched in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart. MORE : Caris LeVert Jersey

The made a ton of offseason changes to the offensive side of the ball, completely reshuffling the full offensive line, adding a pair of rookie receivers, and there's still time to add more to the tight end or running back rooms. However, one thing that stayed roughly the same is the quarterback room. It's still a three-headed competition for the starting job with Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson, and Dillon Gabriel. The only question is who will be the starter. made his projected starting offense for the Browns. "Offense... QB: Deshaun Watson," Davenport writes. "The quarterback situation in Cleveland will be a hot topic well into the summer, but if he's anywhere near 100 percent, Deshaun Watson is going to be the guy." If this projection from Davenport came true, it would be malpractice from the Cleveland front office for multiple reasons. Why Browns going Watson at QB would be malpractice Cleveland starting Watson this upcoming season is a very real po sibility. The actual QB competition this offseason is almost surely between just Watson and Sanders, with Gabriel the third option. But if Watson wins the starting job, it would be a complete and total disaster. Watson hasn't shown nearly enough in the last few years to justify giving him the starting Dominique Wilkins Jersey job. There's a much more important reason why this would be malpractice: the Browns hold no incentive to start Watson in both the short and long term. Watson isn't likely to play well, and even if he does, he's still almost guaranteed not to be worth all they're spending on him. And since he's not going to be around for long, as Cleveland's looking to get out of his deal, his future with the team is bleak. MORE : Sanders, on the other hand, had some struggles, but did show promise. Most importantly, Sanders is also entering year 2 of his rookie deal, meaning the Browns will have 3 more seasons of very cheap control of Sanders. If a QB on the Browns roster were to turn into both a decent short-term starter and long-term option, it would most likely be Sanders. His Pro Bowl nod last year was a bit of a fluke, but there was enough promise last year that, in a new offense with a better supporting cast, seeing what Sanders can do for at least one more year is well worth it. Cleveland going with Watson over Sanders would be malpractice. Sanders is likely just as good in the short-term, and there is significantly more upside with him than not going with Sanders over Watson would be an unexplainable mistake. More Browns news: Rajon Rondo Jersey

Last season, the made the surprising decision to extend tight end Mark Andrews for three years, even as young, up-and-coming tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar wereexpected to befree agents. That meant the young pair would be moved on, and they were, leaving Andrews to be the sole tight end as part of Lamar Jackson's offense at the time of writing. But Andrews is getting on in age, which made the decision not to extend Likely, but to offer Andrews a contract, odd. Now, in CBS Sports' Zachary Pereles' latest mock draft, the Ravens make an odd selection, taking Oregon star Kenyon Sadiq with the 14th overall pick. "The Ravens have been linked to interior offensive linemen, but Jaxson Hayes Jersey I see a receiving threat as a bigger need," . "Kenyon Sadiq blazed to a 4.39 40-yard dash at the combine, so he would add much-needed speed and explosivene s. New offensive coordinator Declan Doyle is coming in from Chicago, which used a ton of two-tight end looks." More: Ravens get Andrews succe sor That is certainly what it looks like. After 2026, Andrews' base salary goes from $9 million in 2027 to $10 million in 2028, plus his cap number after 2026 is $14 million for 2027 and '28 per Over The Cap. So, getting a young tight end like Sadiq to come in and learn the ropes is a good call, but I wonder if Likely could have been that player for Baltimore. Instead, the franchise let him walk out the door. Getting a replacement for Andrews seems like the right thing to do here, especially if the player is Sadiq, but Andrews' contract still sees the Ravens paying decent money, so I'd imagine Sadiq won't be truly taking over the tight end room for at least a couple of years. More NFL news: Wenyen Gabriel Jersey

We have an update on star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and it has to do with a timeline for his decision in free agency. According to Dylan Windler Jersey , Hendrickson is expected to make his decision on his next team on Wednesday. Ru sini did not mention who the suitors are, but she did say that several teams are keeping an eye on the market for the former Pro Bowler. "Free agent pa s rusher Trey Hendrickson is expected to make a formal decision tomorrow, per sources. Several teams continue to monitor the market and remain interested. He has offers on the table," Ru sini reported. It has been a bit odd to see Hendrickson not come off the board yet, but gave good insight as to why that is the case. It's pretty simple: Hendrickson's market did not materialize the way he thought it would and offers have come in below what he expected. "Trey Hendrickson sees himself in the company of [Danielle Hunter and Jaelan Phillips]," Schefter reported. "And so you would think there would be a corresponding contract in that vicinity." "But if there's not a team out there that's willing to give you $40 or $30 million, sometimes it takes a player a little bit of time to understand how the market works like that and to accept that just because Danielle Hunter might get 40, you might not get 40. Just because Jaelan Phillips gets 30, doesn't mean you get 30," he added. CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported that teams that have spoken to the four-time Pro Bowler say there is about a between what he wants and what teams are offering. "As of this morning there were teams I spoke with who said the gap between what he wanted and what they were willing to pay was close to $10M per year," Jones reported. The belief is that Hendrickson is looking for a deal that pays him somewhere between $30-40 million per year. It looks like we'll find out on Wednesday if he gets it. More NFL News Tristan Thompson Jersey

When the traded for , the plan all along was to reduce the linebacker's weighty contract. That's exactly what they've done with the former defender. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport that Ellerbe's base salary for 2015 has been chopped from $8 Cristiano Felicio Jersey .425 million to $1.1 million, per a source who has seen the deal. Ellerbe is guaranteed to make $4.9 million in 2015 off additional signing and roster bonuses. Previously scheduled to earn $6.45 million in base pay in 2016 and another $6 million in 2017, Ellerbe will now average $5.2 million over those two seasons with bonus pay factored in. , Ellerbe is getting a second chance in New Orleans after two disappointing seasons in Miami. His pay cut was part of the deal, Rapoport was told, making the move palatable for a front office battling the salary cap. Draft pick aside, the landed the player with the higher upside. Stills is an intriguing pa s-catcher who won't cost Miami much coin. Ellerbe, 29, has yet to live up to his billing -- or his previously outrageous pay grade. The latest Podcast and analyzes every free-agent move. Find more content on . Zach Norvell Jr. Jersey

The and their quarterback position appear destined to go unresolved for the next few months. With the franchise appearing to be waiting for Aaron Rodgers to Chauncey Billups Jersey make a decision on his future and then move forward, Mike McCarthy's offense still doesn't know who will be leading it. That's problematic. Will Howard and Mason Rudolph are starting candidates on the roster if Rodgers doesn't return, but the quarterback position is in flux, as it has been for years. ESPN's Bill Barnwell has a solution, but some Steelers fans won't like it. "Aaron Rodgers. Pittsburgh has let players such as Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Justin Fields and Geno Smith pa s by, even though it would have been able to add those quarterbacks on deals that are mostly paid by their former teams," . "The Steelers could go after Kirk Cousins or Jimmy Garoppolo, but a reunion with Rodgers seems inevitable." MORE : Is Rodgers Pittsburgh's answer? You can make both arguments here. On one hand, yes, he likely gives the franchise the best chance to win games, but the ceiling is low. And on the other hand, he isn't the answer because he won't lead this team to a Super Bowl, and given his age, going with the younger Howard could be the better option. Cousins or Garoppolo are interesting options, and could offer more than Rodgers, but right now, the Steelers don't appear to know what direction they will be going in. As the draft approaches, that isn't a great spot to be in. More NFL news: Aron Baynes Jersey