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• 1 Thing Every NFL Team Outside Playoff Picture Must Accomplish This SeasonBleacher Report “Every NFL team enters the offseason with the same goal atop their to-do list: win the Super Bowl. Some do so with straighter faces than others. That isn’t the only goal teams have, of course, and those goals differ from team to team. Some seek to repeat as division…” May 11

• This Panthers-Chargers Trade Sends Austin Ekeler To CarolinaNFL Analysis “The Carolina Panthers have done a nearly total reset of their team this offseason. They hired Frank Reich to take over as the head coach, replacing interim Steve Wilks who steadied the ship last season after Matt Rhule was fired following Week 5. Reich is getting something right away…” May 11

• Each NFL Division’s Biggest 2023 Offseason WinnerBleacher Report “Winning the offseason isn’t the same as winning in the regular season, and by now, every NFL fan should know this. However, the offseason is a time for optimism, and the teams that do improve during the spring and summer have an opportunity to make up ground—or extend it—in…” May 11

• NFL veterans on chopping block after draftCBS Sports “This time every year, we get a wave of rookies who were picked to unseat veterans and ultimately lead to the roster demise of those elder players. With the rookie wage scale in place for over a decade now, the cost of young, springy players makes it alluring for teams to utilize them…” May 11

• Bijan Robinson, Falcons Reportedly Agree to 4-Year, $22M Rookie ContractPro Football Talk “The Falcons have agreed to terms with running back Bijan Robinson on his four-year deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Robinson, the eight overall pick, will receive $21.96 million in the deal that is fully guaranteed and includes a fifth-year option. ” May 11

• Jordan Love spoke with Aaron Rodgers after tradeThe Score “Jordan Love said he’s spoken with Aaron Rodgers since the Green Bay Packers traded their former franchise icon to the New York Jets. “Yeah, we talked after the trade,” the 24-year-old quarterback said during a Wednesday press conference. “It was kinda just,…” May 11

• NFC North Entering New Era With Aaron Rodgers’ Departure, Vikings’ Eye on FutureBleacher Report “The Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings have captured 11 of the last 12 NFC North titles. Since the change to the eight-division format occurred in 2002, the Detroit Lions don’t have a single division title, while the Chicago Bears have just four. The Packers have easily been…” May 11

• This 49ers-Vikings Trade Sends Za’Darius Smith To San FranciscoNFL Analysis “The San Francisco 49ers have arguably the best roster in the NFL. They are loaded on both sides of the ball with All-Pros and players with the largest contracts at their positions in the NFL as they are ready to make another run at the Super Bowl. But, even the best teams have some…” May 11

• Seahawks sign first-round pick Jaxon Smith-NjigbaPro Football Talk “The Seahawks have signed one of their two first-round picks. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has come to terms on his first NFL contract. It will be a four-year deal with a team option for a fifth season. ” May 11

• How drafting Will Levis affects the Titans’ QB room, and a look at the current pecking orderESPN “The Tennessee Titans traded up to select quarterback Will Levis in the NFL draft two weeks ago. But it wasn’t in the spot that they expected. To their surprise, and most of the draft world, Levis was available at the conclusion of Day 1. When…” May 11

• Confidence Meter for Betting Favorites to Win Divisions for the 2023 NFL SeasonBleacher Report “DraftKings has posted its team futures betting odds for the 2023 NFL season. As of Thursday, the oddsmakers list two teams that missed the 2022 playoffs as favorites to win a division. We told you to expect changes in the postseason picture this year. In the AFC, playoff…” May 11

• Did the Seahawks improve their biggest need in the offseason?ESPN “Jalen Carter and Tyree Wilson were both available when the Seahawks made the No. 5 pick in this year’s NFL draft, there to help fill the glaring need for impact players along Seattle’s defensive line. But in addition to concerns about Wilson’s foot and…” May 11

• Seahawks create much-needed cap space by restructuring Tyler Lockett’s contractField Gulls “With the Seattle Seahawks a little strapped for available salary cap space, the team has opted to do a little restructuring. ESPN’s Field Yates reported on Thursday that wide receiver Tyler Lockett, whose contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, has had a…” May 11

• Eagles vs. Chiefs Super Bowl Rematch Set for Nov. 20 on MNFBleacher Report “NFL fans will be treated to a Super Bowl rematch on Nov. 20. According to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles will take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, a chance for the Birds to…” May 11

• Giants, Cowboys to open season on Sunday Night FootballPro Football Talk “It looks like MetLife Stadium will be hosting a pair of high-profile games to kick off the 2023 season. The NFL has announced that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will likely make his first Jets start when his new team hosts the Bills on Monday Night Football in Week…” May 11

• Allen Lazard Contacted Jets About FA DealPro Football Rumors “The Aaron Rodgers-to-New York timeline became clearer this week, and one of the new Jets quarterback’s longtime teammates was ready to make the jump from the NFL’s smallest market to its biggest quickly. Rodgers’ agent informed Jets GM Joe Douglas his…” May 11

• NFLPA to pick a new executive director next month; who are the candidates?Pro Football Talk “The NFL soon will pick a successor to executive director DeMaurice Smith. It’s still not officially known who the candidates are. Sports Business Journal reports that the NFLPA has scheduled a June meeting for the purposes of selecting a new executive director. On Tuesday,…” May 11

• Second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker agrees to deal with CowboysBlogging The Boys “There was a time in NFL history when singing the draft class was actually an interesting thing. Back before the CBA put in a structure for draft pick’s contracts, there was always the possibility of some drama. Especially among the first-round, top-of-the-draft guys. Holdouts could lead…” May 11

• Kyle Shanahan glad the 49ers won’t open against the EaglesThe Mercury News “Kyle Shanahan approves, with a compelling reason, that the 49ers’ rematch of the NFC Championship Game won’t come until a Dec. 3 visit to the Philadelphia. That late-season meeting affords Brock Purdy ample time to recover from his right-elbow surgery, which was required…” May 11

• Chiefs to visit White House on June 5 to celebrate Super Bowl LVII winNFL.com “The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing their Super Bowl LVII victory celebration. The team announced on Wednesday it will visit President Joe Biden at the White House on June 5. ” May 11

• Bills’ Josh Allen: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Is ‘Clear’ Top AFC QB over Himself, Joe BurrowBleacher Report “Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen thinks it’s a no-brainer that Patrick Mahomes is the best quarterback in the AFC. “Until me or [Joe Burrow] or anybody else can win a Super Bowl, I think Pat’s kinda the clear No. 1 right now,” Allen said in response to a power…” May 11

• Patriots to honor Tom Brady at 2023 home openerThe Athletic “The New England Patriots are planning to honor longtime quarterback Tom Brady at their 2023 home opener, team owner Robert Kraft said Thursday during an appearance on “Good Morning Football.” Here’s what you need to know: Brady announced his…” May 11

• Cowboys to Host Commanders on ThanksgivingBleacher Report “The Dallas Cowboys will host the Washington Commanders for their traditional Thanksgiving Day game, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington. Dallas will look to avoid a similar result the last time Washington visited AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys…” May 11

• Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey makes it easier for me, you don’t have to be as creativePro Football Talk “Running back Christian McCaffrey‘s arrival sparked the 49ers’ run to the NFC Championship Game last year and it made head coach Kyle Shanahan’s job less difficult. Shanahan said that McCaffrey’s ability as a runner and receiver — he also threw a…” May 11

• Pat McAfee Says Brett Favre Has Withdrawn Defamation Lawsuit; No Settlement PaidBleacher Report “Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has reportedly dropped his defamation suit against Pat McAfee. The former NFL punter announced Thursday on his show that Favre has withdrawn the suit, adding that there was no agreed-upon financial settlement between the two. ” May 11

• Kyle Shanahan: As long as Brock Purdy’s elbow heals right, he’ll be the exact same guyPro Football Talk “Quarterback Brock Purdy is in line to begin the season as San Francisco’s starter if he’s healthy. But there’s still some question as to whether or not Purdy will be cleared to participate in training camp after the signal-caller underwent surgery offseason…” May 11

• Shaquil Barrett Breaks Silence On Daughter’s DeathTMZ “Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Shaquil Barrett is opening up on the death of his 2-year-old daughter … sharing a sweet video of the baby girl with a heartbreaking message. The two-time Pro Bowler posted the footage and the note to his Instagram page late Wednesday night ……” May 11

• Veronica Bielik One PieceEgotastic Sports “Veronica Bielik is one of the hottest WAGs around. I don’t know if she’s considered a WAG, since Kliff Kingsbury is a coach and not a player, but when it comes to Veronica, it counts to me. He was since fired from the NFL, in part for being distracted by having such a goddess…” May 11

• Ravens Meet With OL Sam MustipherPro Football Talk “The Ravens hosted free agent interior offensive lineman Sam Mustipher on a visit late last week, Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com reports. The Ravens have a need for a backup center with guard versatility after losing Trystan Colon to the Jets earlier this…” May 11

• Annie Agar Shuts Down Miami Dolphins Tyreek HillEgotastic Sports “It looks like Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill has a thing for sports personality Annie Agar after he went back and forth in a flirty display with the 27 year old over on Twitter. Agar shared a video where she took part in an IndyCar test as the series made its way over to California for the…” May 11

• Browns, Ravens, Vikings Interested In OLB Trent Harris; Broncos On RadarPro Football Rumors “Houston Roughnecks outside linebacker Trent Harris recently received reported interest from the Broncos in the form of a rookie minicamp invitation. The report also indicated that other teams were showing interest, as well, and we now have the names of teams we can tie…” May 11

• This Packers-Cardinals Trade Sends Budda Baker To Green BayNFL Analysis “The Green Bay Packers may not have gotten everything that they wanted in return for Aaron Rodgers, but they did a pretty solid job in their negotiations with the New York Jets. They received a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and will have another second or first-rounder in the 2024 NFL…” May 10

• Chargers GM says team has ‘no interest’ in moving Austin EkelerCBS Sports “As the initial waves of free agency and the NFL Draft grow smaller in the rearview mirror, Austin Ekeler still finds himself a member of the Chargers. The star running back had previously requested a trade out of Los Angeles and the franchise did grant him permission to…” May 10

• NFL Free-Agent Signings That We’re Still Waiting to HappenBleacher Report “The 2023 NFL draft has come and gone. Teams have filled out their rosters with undrafted free agents and are close to finalizing the squads that they’ll carry into training camp. However, several quality veterans are still sitting on the free-agent market waiting for a new…” May 10

• NFL insider reveals Minnesota Vikings tried trading up for Bryce Young in NFL draftSportsnaut “Leading up to the final moments before the 2023 NFL Draft kicked off, rumors of the Minnesota Vikings eyeing a big trade up from No. 23 ran rampant. But most of these discussions seemed to point to Will Levis, Anthony Richardson, or C.J. Stroud. We’re now hearing Bryce Young may have been…” May 10

• Rams’ Aaron Donald did ‘not really’ consider retiring amid offseason speculation on futureThe Athletic “Los Angeles Rams superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald did “not really” consider retiring this offseason amid speculation about his future in football. “You never want to end your career the way it was last year,” Donald said Wednesday,…” May 10

• Texans signing Shaq Mason to 3-year, $36M extensionThe Score “The Houston Texans are finalizing a three-year, $36-million extension with offensive lineman Shaq Mason, his agent told Jordan Schultz, theScore’s NFL insider. The Texans acquired Mason in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in March. The deal reunited him with Houston general…” May 10

• Ravens OC Todd Monken alludes to Lamar Jackson running less in Baltimore’s new offenseCBS Sports “Given Lamar Jackson’s recent injuries, along with the Ravens’ recent change of offensive coordinators, it’s been widely expected that Baltimore’s quarterback will be asked to rely more on his arm and less on his legs moving forward. While he didn’t…” May 10

• 7 NFL Storylines To Follow in ‘Quiet’ Part of NFL OffseasonThe 33rd Team “We have officially reached the “quiet” portion of the offseason. Yes, there will be a schedule release on Thursday, minicamps, some signings and cuts here and there, and even Madden ratings, which the NFL will hype to continue the football conversation. But the non-stop chaos of…” May 10

• Aaron Rodgers Packers-Jets trade: Inside NFL deal, contractESPN “When Aaron Rodgers’ head hit the pillow on the night of April 25 in a suburban New Jersey hotel room, his mind traveled back to Berkeley, California, the summer of 2003. It was his first year at Cal, his first time away from home. He slept in a dingy fraternity house, excited…” May 10

• What We Learned About Every NFL Contender in 2023 OffseasonBleacher Report “This offseason tells you a lot about an NFL team. The moves teams made in and around free agency and the draft shed light on where they’re coming from, where they intend to go and, oftentimes, where they think they’re at when it comes to contending for the Vince…” May 10

• How, When Will Chiefs Make Patrick Mahomes NFL’s Highest-Paid QB?The 33rd Team “It’s difficult to call someone underpaid when they’re earning $45 million per year. However, that’s where Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro and reigning Super Bowl-champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes finds himself. He’s 16 percent below the $52 million per…” May 10

• Kevin O’Connell: “No timeline” on Justin Jefferson extension, but “we will get that done”Pro Football Talk “Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson, arguably the best receiver in football and the reigning offensive player of the year, is eligible for a new contract. So when will it happen? Before camp? By Week One? Coach Kevin O’Connell was asked that question during a Tuesday visit to…” May 10

• Bucs OC Dave Canales: ‘I don’t think we need to rush’ choosing a starting QBThe Score “Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales isn’t in a rush to name a starting quarterback for Week 1. That quarterback room includes Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask, and John Wolford “If Kyle would have had more opportunities, you know, I’d love to see…” May 10

• Projecting NFL Contracts for Players Whose 5th-Year Option Was Accepted or DeclinedBleacher Report “The NFL offseason is a series of difficult decisions for teams—decisions that begin almost as soon as the Super Bowl ends. Which veteran players will be released in an effort to clear cap space? Which players could be traded to add draft capital or bolster the…” May 10

• J.J. Watt had interest in joining Green Bay PackersSportsnaut “Before future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt enjoyed a 12-year NFL career split between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals, he played college ball for the Badgers, not far from where he grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Once Watt reached the NFL as the 11th overall pick in 2011 by the…” May 10

• 3 free agents for Seahawks to target after 2023 NFL DraftClutch Points “Following three days full of surprises, the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the rearview mirror. With 259 players hearing their names called, they now know where they will start their professional careers in the league. Ten of them will be with the Seattle Seahawks in 2023. With hopes…” May 10

• Did Ravens use 1 QB to create leverage in Lamar Jackson negotiations?Larry Brown Sports “The Baltimore Ravens finally signed Lamar Jackson to a contract extension just hours before the 2023 NFL Draft began, and the timing likely was not a coincidence. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote in his latest insider column this week that the Ravens may have used the draft to…” May 10

• Jordan Love: I can step up, be more vocal knowing I’m the guyPro Football Talk “With Aaron Rodgers now playing for the Jets, Jordan Love is officially the starting quarterback for the Packers and he discussed that change in circumstances in a press conference on Wednesday. Love said that he doesn’t remember exactly what he was doing when…” May 10

• Foster Moreau inks deal with Saints and expects to play in 2023 after cancer diagnosisNola “One of the bigger shocks from earlier this spring came when free agent tight end Foster Moreau learned of a Hodgkins lymphoma diagnosis after receiving a routine physical from the New Orleans Saints.  Now, not only does Moreau appear to be on the mend, but he’ll be…” May 10