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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) reacts after sacking Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. The New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Reddick from the Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Friday, March 29. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

AP source: Jets acquire 2-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Eagles

A person with knowledge of the trade says the New York Jets have acquired two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles for a conditional third-round pick in 2026.

FILE -Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) smiles and gestures as he runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Raheem Mostert agreed to a contract extension with the Dolphins that will keep the Pro Bowl running back in Miami through the 2025 season, his agent, Brett Tessler, announced Friday, March 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)

Raheem Mostert and Dolphins agree to new contract that keeps him in Miami through 2025

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun (23) plays during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Philadelphia. Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun signed a three-year contract extension Friday, March 29, 2024, that includes $22.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with negotiations said. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Jaguars LB Foye Oluokun signs 3-year extension that includes $22.5M guaranteed, AP source says

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws a pass during the NCAA college's NFL football pro day, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

Michael Penix shows off athleticism at pro day with impressive 40-yard dash, vertical jump

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks with reporters during an AFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jets owner Woody Johnson refutes ‘absolutely false’ report he and coach Robert Saleh had dispute

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Analyzing the biggest topics in the NFL each week.

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers on Saturday, March 16, 2024, according to a person informed of the deal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Bears traded Fields to the Steelers on Saturday, March 16, 2024, according to a person informed of the deal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Analysis: Despite low trade value, Justin Fields still has potential to be a special player

Justin Fields went from being considered a franchise quarterback to disregarded by the Chicago Bears in just three seasons.

Past games

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Analysis: Big Ten and SEC power play undermines credibility of playoff, marginalizes ACC and Big 12

Pro Picks

AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to the media during NFL football Super Bowl 58 opening night Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs’ repeat bid

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, center, speaks to NFL scouts following pro day for NFL International Player Pathway prospects held at the University of South Florida on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Rob Maaddi)

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit agrees to a contract with the Chiefs, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has agreed to a contract with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

FILE - Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Dec. 31, 2023, in Minneapolis. Joseph has signed with the Green Bay Packers after spending the past three seasons with the Vikings. The Packers announced the Joseph signing on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Packers sign former Vikings kicker Greg Joseph to provide competition for Anders Carlson

Veteran kicker Greg Joseph has signed with the Green Bay Packers after spending the past three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings.

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive tackle DeShawn Williams (96) looks on during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buffalo Bills replenished their needs along the defensive line by signing tackles Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to one-year contracts on Thursday, March 28, 2024. (AP Photo/(John Amis, File)

Bills replenish defensive line by signing Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to 1-year deals

The Buffalo Bills replenished their depleted defensive line needs by signing tackles Austin Johnson and DeShawn Williams to one-year contracts.

FILE - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) walks the sidelines before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Carolina Panthers have bolstered their pass rush, agreeing to terms on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with veteran free agent Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

Carolina Panthers agree to terms with Jadeveon Clowney to bolster pass rush

The Panthers have bolstered their pass rush, agreeing to terms with free agent Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft.

Pro Football Hall of Fame honors longtime Bucs assistant Monte Kiffin

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has honored longtime NFL assistant coach Monte Kiffin and more than a dozen others as part of its Awards for Excellence program.

FILE -Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Detroit. The Denver Broncos are signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year, $14 million free agent contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

The Denver Broncos are signing former Lions receiver Josh Reynolds to a 2-year deal, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos are signing free agent wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a two-year deal worth up to $14 million.

File - Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White stands on the field during the team's NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 21, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. White is joining the Los Angeles Rams. White agreed to terms on a one-year deal Tuesday, March 26, 2024, with the Rams, who are thoroughly revamping a secondary that was likely their defense's weak spot last season. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)

The LA Rams are signing former Bills CB Tre’Davious White, continuing their secondary overhaul

Former All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal. The Rams are thoroughly revamping a secondary that was likely their defense’s weak spot last season.

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. NFL owners did not vote Tuesday, March 26, 2024, on Brady's bid to purchase a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

NFL owners don’t vote on Tom Brady’s bid to buy a minority share of the Raiders

NFL owners didn’t vote Tuesday on Tom Brady’s bid to purchase a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. That puts into question how long the transaction will take or if it will even occur at all.

FILE - Carolina Panthers defensive end Nick Thurman (91) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. A source with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press that Patterson has signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The source spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't announced, Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)

Steelers bolster return game by signing Cordarrelle Patterson to a 2-year deal, AP source says

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran running back/kickoff return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year deal.

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. A Florida sheriff's department on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said it has a domestic violence warrant seeking the arrest of Sutton and asked for public help in finding him. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Lions President says DB Cameron Sutton was at team building when news of warrant surfaced

Cameron Sutton was in the Detroit Lions’ Allen Park training facility when the team learned of a domestic violence warrant issued for the defensive back in Florida.

Giants hire James Ferentz as assistant offensive line coach

The New York Giants have hired recently retired James Ferentz as an assistant offensive line coach. The 34-year-old Ferentz retired last month as an NFL player after an eight-year career with the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots.

FILE - The opening kickoff in a general stadium view during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 13, 2024, in Houston. The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

Why did the NFL change the kickoff rule and how will it be implemented?

NFL owners were busy this week, approving a series of rule changes that address player safety, overhaul the kickoff and expanding the use of instant replay.

New York Giants head football coach Brian Daboll talks with reporters during an NFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Giants have Daniel Jones but coach Brian Daboll is evaluating quarterbacks ahead of the draft

The New York Giants’ belief in Daniel Jones won’t preclude them from at least scouting quarterbacks. They could end up taking one with the sixth pick in the NFL draft.

Rich McKay, Atlanta Falcons CEO and Competition Committee Chairman, addresses reporters about rules changes at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NFL owners approve a radical overhaul to kickoff rules, adopting setup used in XFL

Kickoff returns are returning to the NFL. Team owners have approved a new rule that will take what essentially had become “a dead play” and make it an integral part of the game again.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with reporters during an AFC coaches availability at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin says Russell Wilson has ‘pole position’ for starting QB job

Russell Wilson’s resume and experience give him the edge over Justin Fields. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that Wilson is considered Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback but Fields will get a chance to compete.

Rich McKay, left, Atlanta Falcons CEO and Competition Committee Chairman, looks on as Jeff Miller, NFL Executive Vice President of Communications, addresses reporters about rules changes at the NFL owners meetings, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

NFL owners unanimously approve a rule that bans the hip-drop tackle

The NFL is eliminating the hip-drop tackle. NFL team owners on Monday unanimously approved a rule that bans players from using a swivel technique to tackle an opponent.

Packers re-sign LB Eric Wilson in boost to their special-teams units

The Green Bay Packers have boosted their special teams by re-signing linebacker Eric Wilson. The 29-year-old Wilson had 13 special-teams tackles in 2022 and 11 more last year to lead the Packers in each of those seasons.

FILE - Cleveland Browns place kicker Cade York (3) kicks a field goal during an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Cleveland is re-signing York, a fourth-round draft pick in 2022 whose struggles led to him being cut before last season, a person familiar with the team's decision told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

Browns are re-signing kicker Cade York, AP source says. The former draft pick was cut last season

A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are re-signing kicker Cade York. The 23-year-old was released by the team last summer after a rough preseason.

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed looks on during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore, Jan. 28, 2024. A person familiar with the negotiations said Friday, March 22, that the Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to trade a pair of draft picks to Kansas City for cornerback Sneed. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to send a pair of draft picks to Kansas City for cornerback L’Jarius Sneed.

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers center Will Clapp (76) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Buffalo Bills shored up their interior offensive line depth by signing free agent Will Clapp to a one-year contract on Friday., March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Buffalo Bills shore up interior offensive line depth by signing Will Clapp to 1-year contract

The Buffalo Bills shored up their interior offensive line depth by signing free agent Will Clapp to a one-year contract.

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit, center, speaks to NFL scouts following pro day for NFL International Player Pathway prospects held at the University of South Florida on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Rob Maaddi)

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day.

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz acknowledges tough salary cap decisions had to be made

Joe Hortiz knew he was going to be in for a rough first two months as the Los Angeles Chargers’ general manager.

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. A Florida sheriff's department on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said it has a domestic violence warrant seeking the arrest of Sutton and asked for public help in finding him. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Lions release Cameron Sutton as search for defensive back continues on domestic violence warrant

The Detroit Lions have released Cameron Sutton as authorities continue to search for the defensive back to serve a domestic violence warrant in Florida.

FILE - New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas warms up for the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Nov. 5, 2023. Thomas has been accepted into a pre-trial diversion program that could help him avoid trial in a case stemming from his arrest last fall. City of Kenner (La.) spokeswoman Valerie Brolin says “once all matters and requirements are satisfied, the case can be closed.” Last season was Thomas' last under contract with New Orleans and he has not signed with another team. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Ex-Saints receiver Michael Thomas entering diversion in case stemming from arrest last fall

Former New Orleans Saints receiver Michael Thomas has been accepted into a pretrial diversion program that could help him avoid trial in a case stemming from his arrest last fall.

FILE -Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (21) drops into coverage during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. After helping the Chiefs end the Bills' season for a third time in four playoff meetings in January, safety Mike Edwards hopes he can be part of revamped secondary to push Buffalo further. The Buffalo Bills signed Edwards to a one-year contract on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper, File)

Bills sign safety Mike Edwards to a 1-year contract, adding potential starter to revamped secondary

The Buffalo Bills signed safety Mike Edwards to a one-year contract in adding a potential starter to a revamped secondary.

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws during the NCAA college football team's NFL Pro Day, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Caleb Williams holds pro day workout in front of prominent Chicago Bears contingent

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams has gone through his pro day workout, throwing for 25 minutes in front of a large contingent of NFL coaches and executives that included Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus and general manager Ryan Poles.

Former Cardinals executive Terry McDonough has been accused of choking his neighbor

Former Arizona Cardinals front-office executive Terry McDonough has been accused of choking a neighbor in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has an April 11 court date to answer simple assault charges.

Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort says team will listen to all offers for No. 4 overall pick

Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said he’s starting to field calls from other teams regarding the team’s No. 4 overall pick in next month’s NFL draft.

FILE - The opening kickoff in a general stadium view during an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 13, 2024, in Houston. The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)

NFL competition committee proposes a ban on hip-drop tackles and a radical change to kickoffs

The NFL competition committee is proposing a rule to penalize so-called “hip-drop” tackles and a radical change to kickoffs to add more returns without compromising safety.

FILE - Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Oct. 22, 2023, in Baltimore. A Florida sheriff's department on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, said it has a domestic violence warrant seeking the arrest of Sutton and asked for public help in finding him. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams, File)

Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton sought in Florida domestic violence warrant

Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton is wanted on a Florida domestic violence warrant. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday asked for tips to help find him.