DJ Moore

David Montgomery

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49ers' Osa Odighizuwa eager have 'handcuffs taken off' with new team

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 20, 2026, 4:36 PM+19 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The San Francisco 49ers beefed up their roster with several splash signings throughout the offseason . Those included signing All-Pro receiver Mike Evans and bringing back linebacker Dre Greenlaw . The 49ers also traded for defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa, sending a 2026 third-round draft pick (No. 92 overall) to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange. Odighizuwa, 27, spent five seasons with the Cowboys after being selected 75th overall in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In that span, he's piled up 216 tackles, 17 sacks and two forced fumbles. He expressed his excitement to play for the Niners during a podcast appearance with former All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman , a former Seahawk and 49er. "I just kind of like the way we've installed the things that we're doing, the identity that these kind of established, and we're establishing as we're going about this, and you know, I'm excited," Odighizuwa told Sherman. "I feel like getting some handcuffs taken off of me a little bit, to be able to be able to kind of have one of the better years that I've had against the run, if not best year that I've had. I'm looking forward to just being able to make plays within this scheme." OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) But it's more than making plays. Odighizuwa believes there's a real shot at the biggest trophy in football – The Lombardi. He wants to help the Niners win a Super Bowl. "(I) definitely want to make the deep playoff run, bro, and get to the dance. I want to get that ring for sure," Odighizuwa said. "Being on a team that's been in two of the last (seven Super Bowls) is very hopeful going into the playoffs. I think they made it to the second round of the playoffs with a bunch of guys hurt, you know what I mean." Along with his desire to bring a chip to the Bay Area, Odighizuwa has goals to prove that he's better than what he's displayed in the first five years of his career in the NFL. "For the past five years I haven't scratched the surface of the player that I am, you know what I mean? It hasn't been put on full display, so I just plan on putting that on display," Odighizuwa said. The NFL season for San Francisco kicks off on Sept. 10, when they travel to Melbourne, Australia to play the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 . This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Osa Odighizuwa eager to make impact with San Francisco 49ers

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AFC offseason grades: Raiders build well around Fernando Mendoza, Jaguars make puzzling moves

CBS Sports NFLMay 20, 2026, 4:00 PM+4 stories · 30dSource ↗

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No more pencils, no more books. Summer is here in the NFL , and we're officially pivoting from a primary focus on roster construction to smashing those new pieces in with the returning ones. From here on out, it's about the on-field action as all of these franchises begin organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. When we look at the rosters now, what we see is largely what we'll get by Week 1 of the regular season. Of course, there could be some deals between now and then, but with free agency and the NFL Draft behind him, we have a good enough grasp to take out the red pen and begin grading what we've seen transpire over the last few months. In this space, we'll comb through the AFC, highlighting the notable moves each club has made this offseason, and then give our grade. Let's roll. The Bills have a new coach in Joe Brady after firing Sean McDermott, and the former offensive coordinator has a new weapon at his disposal. Buffalo made a slash this offseason by pulling off a blockbuster trade for former Bears wideout D.J. Moore. The offense had been sorely lacking a player of Moore's caliber, so his arrival is a welcome sight for Josh Allen . While that addresses the biggest need on offense, there were far more holes to fill on defense. They gave themselves a veteran pass rusher in Bradley Chubb, coupled with second-round edge rusher T.J. Parker out of Clemson. They also added some help in the secondary with Gardner-Johnson and Alford. It's not the most robust offseason, but Buffalo made calculated additions that should address the most dire needs on its roster in 2025. Paired with a new voice in Brady, that's a solid offseason in Orchard Park. Knock this down to a B/B+ if A.J. Brown somehow doesn't find himself a member of the Patriots by the end of the summer. We're going to grade this with Brown in mind, because it feels like the worst-kept secret in the NFL and a virtual lock to happen after June 1. Brown gives New England a much-needed No. 1 wideout for Drake Maye , and slots fellow pass catcher Romeo Doubs -- who signed a four-year, $68 million deal in free agency -- in a more realistic WR2 spot. While receiver garnered most of the on-field headlines for the Patriots, they also provided Maye with more protection by trading up in the first round to select tackle Caleb Lomu and also signing veteran guard Alijah Vera-Tucker in free agency. Dre'Mont Jones and Kevin Byard are two strong veterans being brought into the fold defensively, while second-rounder Gabe Jacas has plenty of upside off the edge. This roster is better than the one we just saw in Super Bowl LX. The Dolphins stripped it down to the studs and hit the reset button. Miami fired coach Mike McDaniel, cut the likes of Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, and traded Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos . With those pieces out the door, they brought in GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, who have begun rebuilding the roster. Namely, Malik Willis has been slotted in as QB1, and used its two first-round picks on Alabama offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and San Diego State corner Chris Johnson, along with a second rounder on Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez . They'll need to catch lightning in a bottle with this draft class after making 13 selections. That said, this is the first step on a long road forward towards contention for the Dolphins, but a necessary one after falling flat under the previous regime. While locking up De'Vone Achane will continue to give the offense some juice, the unit still has loads of questions at wide receiver. The next couple of seasons could be lean in South Beach. The Jets still need a quarterback, but they are building well around the position as they keep their eyes open for a signal-caller of the future. After making some jaw-dropping moves at the trade deadline last season and moving on from Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams , New York continued to shed some of the old guard, shipping away edge rusher J [... truncated ...]

Rashee Rice

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Patrick Mahomes

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Rashee Rice lets Chiefs down again. It's time for K.C. to do Patrick Mahomes a solid | Opinion

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 20, 2026, 4:29 AM+18 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Rashee Rice is never going to be confused with Jerry Rice. So maybe it’s time for the Kansas City Chiefs to choose clarity as it pertains to their troubled wide receiver, who continues to give the team no reason to trust him. After testing positive for THC, a violation of Rice's probation stemming from his injurious and felonious driving behavior two years earlier, Rice has been ordered to immediately serve 30 days in jail , according to Dallas County court records reviewed by USA TODAY Sports on May 19. Rice is eligible to be released June 16. Whether he’ll be released by the Chiefs remains an open question. And while smoking weed and missing voluntary offseason training and a mandatory minicamp while parked behind bars because of it might not seem like a big deal, it’s unclear whether the drug component attached to Rice’s latest misstep could trigger yet another suspension from the NFL. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) “We are aware of the report and will decline further comment at this time,” a league spokesman told USA TODAY Sports. According to ESPN, Rice will also now be forced to recuperate from a recent, if relatively minor, knee operation while in lockup − a circumstance that surely won't facilitate his recovery. The Chiefs have yet to comment. But they could say plenty with some (overdue?) decisive action. Rice served a six-game suspension last season in the aftermath of pleading guilty to two third-degree felony charges – collision involving serious bodily injury, and racing on a highway causing bodily injury – stemming from an incident on a Dallas-area highway on March 30, 2024, when several motorists were hurt and cars damaged after Rice, who was racing in a Lamborghini with friends, helped cause the pileup. He fled the scene before police arrived. It’s probably time for the Chiefs to cut and run, too. Make no mistake, Rice is a good player. He’s averaged 64.2 receiving yards per game over the course of his three-year career and scored 15 regular-season touchdowns. Yet he’s not especially big (6-foot-1, 204 pounds). Or fast. Or, certainly, routinely available. Kansas City went 6-11 last year with Rice appearing in just eight games. Knee and hamstring injuries limited him to four games in 2024, and Kansas City went 15-2 and reached the Super Bowl ... basically without his services. So what is Rice really bringing to the table? Either he didn’t care enough to risk violating his probation or potentially has an even bigger problem if he couldn’t stay away from marijuana – even long enough to get his legal case dismissed, which would have happened had he had completed the probation. Is this the guy you want to trust on third-and-9 with a season or Lombardi Trophy potentially on the line? The same guy who claimed to be "profoundly sorry" for his actions (and inaction) after his fast and furious episode? Furthermore, incidents – alleged or otherwise – seem to perpetually follow him. Rice was also named in a separate lawsuit by a woman alleging assault over an 18-month period earlier this year. The NFL ultimately determined "there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that he violated the personal conduct policy." Yet Rice is also facing other civil cases, including one stemming from the wrecks and injuries he caused in Texas. An injured, incarcerated and [... truncated ...]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

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Jaxon Smith-Njigba's brother calls out NFL for OPOY trophy typo

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 20, 2026, 4:10 AM+15 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Another member of the Smith-Njigba family is taking aim at the NFL. Just one day after Seattle Seahawks star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba said he felt disrespected by the league for sending him a mislabeled NFL "Oefensive" Player of the Year award trophy , his brother, Canaan, also voiced his displeasure. Canaan, who played 18 games across two seasons with MLB's Pittsburgh Pirates, had plenty to say about the league his brother represents. "The NFL quickly collected a fine for the dunk celebration, then used those same images for promotion," Canaan said in a May 19 post on X . "The Offensive Player of the Year was turned into a comedy segment with Druski, minimizing an award earned through elite performance and hard work." "NFL Honors never acknowledged the poor representation of one of the league’s top individual awards. The 'prestigious' ceremony didn’t even air the pre-recorded acceptance speech. After months to prepare and ship the award, the only offensive player selected received a Defensive Player of the Year trophy. At some point, professionalism, respect, and attention to detail should matter." Jaxon was unable to attend NFL Honors to receive his award in person, since he was preparing for Super Bowl 60 – a game the Seahawks went on to win, 29-13. In addition to receiving the award and winning his first ring, Jaxon also went on to ink a four-year, $168.6 million extension in Seattle . OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) In between those personal highlights have been multiple outside lowlights. The Druski comments came as the comedian struggled to pronounce Smith-Njigba's last name when announcing the receiver as the winner of the award at the 2026 NFL Honors, an incident for which the comedian has since apologized . While it appeared that the NFL Honors fiasco was behind the star receiver, the drama came into focus again when Jaxon's trophy arrived on May 18. "It's getting disrespectful guys," he said, while holding his trophy up to the camera and referencing that it appeared to say "Defensive" instead of "Offensive." The award also featured a typo, in which "TheYear" was combined into one word, with no space between. It's an error that the league has since apologized for, saying that the misspelling was actually "Oefensive" – a misspelling of "Offensive" – rather than "Defensive." Regardless, a new trophy is in production for the Seahawks star. The NFL might want to proofread that one a couple of times as it tries to make amends with the Smith-Njigba family. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jaxon Smith-Njigba's brother, Canaan, has issue with NFL trophy error

Luther Burden

WR · CHI

DJ Moore

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Top 10 Dynasty Breakout Candidates for 2026

PlayerProfilerMay 20, 2026, 1:02 AM+4 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Typical breakout lists this time of year are usually flooded with high-profile rookies and obvious names. I wanted to take a slightly different direction with this one. My focus was on guys already in the league, highlighting second-year players poised to take a leap and veterans entering their prime, when things should finally start clicking. These guys should be viable in all dynasty leagues in 2026, with some players at the end who could help managers in those deeper formats. These guys haven’t fully broken out yet for whatever reason. You know what’s funny? Last year, an analyst for another site listed his breakouts and included Calvin Ridley . I, too, was in on Calvin Ridley last season (bad call by me), but calling a 30-year-old receiver with a top-five season and a WR2 finish under his belt a “potential breakout” was silly. Lazy take. The oldest player on my list is 27 years old or younger. Following are my top 10 players with the talent and situation who could break out in 2026. Okay, one obvious name. There’s a massive amount of excitement surrounding Luther Burden as he heads into his second season. After a slow start to his rookie campaign, he took off down the stretch and averaged 12.9 fantasy points per game from Week 12 on. That stretch included a monster Week 17, where he earned WR1 overall honors after torching the 49ers defense for 138 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions. Luther Burden’s Efficiency Metrics Now, with D.J. Moore and Olamide Zaccheaus gone, that’s roughly 30% of last season’s target share now up for grabs. Those additional targets should fuel Burden’s breakout, which feels imminent after he finished top 10 in several efficiency metrics as a rookie: target separation (2.63), yards per route run (2.79), fantasy points per route run (0.55), and yards per target (10.9). The arrow is pointing up, and in head coach Ben Johnson’s offense, Burden seems destined to take a major leap in 2026. One of the biggest beneficiaries of the 2026 schedule is undoubtedly Quinshon Judkins . Cleveland has one of the softest slates in the league, and that should help the 2025 second-round pick as he looks to bounce back from injury after a pedestrian rookie campaign. Judkins was serviceable in Year 1 — 998 total yards and seven scores. But he averaged just 3.6 yards per carry, and his 12.1 fantasy points per game ranked just 25th among running backs. An easy schedule theoretically means the Browns shouldn’t be trailing nearly as often. That’s huge for Judkins, who was often phased out late in games as Cleveland was slinging it to try to play catch-up. Some closer contests will allow Judkins to pile up touches and wear down defenses late with his 221-pound frame. It remains to be seen whether the Browns can get into scoring position enough for Judkins to become a truly elite fantasy back. RB1 ascension might be tough to pull off, but high-end RB2 output is definitely in his range of outcomes. Bhayshul Tuten could be this year’s low-key breakout running back. The former Virginia Tech Hokie heads into his sophomore season with Travis Etienne no longer blocking his progression. He left nearly 300 touches available for Jacksonville to redistribute. Of course, some of those will go to newly-signed Chris Rodriguez Jr., who played for head coach Liam Coen at Kentucky. “C-Rod” is just an early-down guy only, though; he has just six career catches across three NFL seasons, so Tuten should be the one getting the high-value targets in the passing game. Bhayshul Tuten ‘s Athletic Score If he can get double-digit touches with a few receptions per game, Tuten has the athletic skill set to flourish. He’s lightning-quick with 4.32 speed and shifty enough to make tacklers miss in space. There’s RB2 upside going forward in this Jacksonville offense if he gets enough opportunities. It’s kind of funny how quickly people went from joking about Tyler Shough ‘s age to thinking he’s an up-and-coming fantasy quarterback. They [... truncated ...]

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Josh Allen

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Keon Coleman: It's a make or break season for me

Pro Football TalkMay 20, 2026, 1:00 AM+11 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Bills head coach Joe Brady, quarterback Josh Allen and others in Buffalo have been steadfast in their support of wide receiver Keon Coleman since team owner Terry Pegula’s comments about him after the team’s playoff loss, but Coleman knows that there’s a point where that support will come to an end. Coleman was a second-round pick in 2024, but has underwhelmed on the field and landed on the bench more than once for disciplinary reasons over his first two seasons. On Tuesday, Coleman said he knows that this is a “make or break” season for him in Buffalo and that he could be off the team if he doesn’t produce at a higher level. “I know what I’m capable of , so if I fall anything short of that I’m doing myself a disservice,” Coleman said, via Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com. Coleman has 67 catches for 960 yards and eight touchdowns in 26 games with the Bills. DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir are likely to be the top two wideouts this season, which will leave him to compete with players like Josh Palmer and fourth-round pick Skyler Bell for a chance to show that he can live up to early expectations

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Josh Allen: DJ Moore fits in this locker room really well

Pro Football TalkMay 20, 2026, 12:13 AM+4 stories · 30dSource ↗

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After consecutive years of leading the Bears in receiving, DJ Moore’s production dipped in 2025. But now Moore is back with a coach who helped him get to one of his most productive seasons, as the Bills traded for him in March — reuniting him with his former offensive coordinator, Joe Brady. As it turns out, he’s reuniting with quarterback Josh Allen, too, though not necessarily in the traditional way. “We go, actually, way back,” Allen said in his Tuesday press conference. “We sat next to each other at the rookie premiere, signing Panini cards and autograph cards next to each other. … So, [we were] getting some good conversations back then. “It’s pretty cool to have him here now.” Moore hasn’t been on the field with Allen for long, but the two are establishing chemistry. Allen noted that he can already tell Moore is a great teammate. “He’s really one of the guys,” Allen said. “Obviously, it’s a really natural relationship that we have. Fits in this locker room extremely well, very talkative with the guys. And just very excited to work with him.” Plus, unlike last year, Allen won’t have to establish chemistry with a key receiver on the fly. “[Y]ou’re able to do more [in OTAs], to see what works and what doesn’t,” Allen said. “Obviously, again, we go out there, we make mistakes — which is going to happen. Chalk it up to the first couple days of OTAs and be like, hey, we like this, we don’t like this. “And, again, just continue to work on it and find ways that we can learn how to complement each other and just build that chemistry and camaraderie.” Moore caught 50 passes for 682 yards with six touchdowns for the Bears last season. In 2020 — his one full season with Brady as his play-caller for the Panthers — Moore finished with 66 receptions for 1,193 yards with four TDs

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Josh Allen "good to go" in offseason workouts

Pro Football TalkMay 19, 2026, 11:18 PM+21 stories · 30dSource ↗

Josh Allen DJ Moore

Josh Allen said after last season that he would return in time for organized team activities despite offseason foot surgery. He was true to his word. Allen is participating in the Bills’ offseason program. “You guys know Josh,” head coach Joe Brady said, via Sal Capaccio of WGR 550. “He’s good to go.” Allen underwent surgery at the end of January to remove a loose bone chip from his right foot, which he injured in a Week 16 game against the Browns. Allen’s presence will give him plenty of time to get to know new wide receiver DJ Moore. The Bills traded a second-round pick to the Bears for Moore, who is Buffalo’s new No. 1 receiver

Rashee Rice

WR · KC

David Montgomery

RB · HOU

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Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sentenced to jail for violating probation terms

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 19, 2026, 11:15 PM+18 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail for violating terms of his probation, according to Dallas County (Texas) court records reviewed by USA TODAY Sports. Rice tested positive for THC and was placed into custody, according to the court records filed May 19. Rice is to be held without bond, according to court records, and is eligible for release June 16, 2026. The Chiefs, who did not immediately reply to a request for comment, have voluntary OTAs (May 26-28, June 1-3) as well as mandatory minicamp (June 9-11) during that time. Rice pleaded guilty July 17, 2025, to two third-degree felony charges – collision involving serious bodily injury, and racing on a highway causing bodily injury – stemming from an incident on a Dallas-area highway on March 30, 2024. He was sentenced to 30 days in prison and five years’ probation. The 26-year-old was also suspended for the first six games of the 2025 season under the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Rice never served the jail time and ESPN reported that the Southern Methodist product is serving his original 30-day sentence. Rice also had to pay restitution for the victims’ out-of-pocket medical expenses, which exceeded $115,000. The victims also filed multiple civil lawsuits against Rice, who was driving a 2020 Lamborghini Urus SUV and traveling an estimated 119 mph in the seconds before the crash. OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) In a statement at the time of his original sentencing, Rice, in a statement released through his attorney, said he was "profoundly sorry" for the harm and damages he had caused in the crash. "There have been a lot of sleepless nights thinking about the damages that my actions caused, and I will continue working within my means to make sure that everyone impacted will be made whole. I urge everyone to mind the speed limit, drive safe and drive smart," Rice said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rashee Rice to serve jail time: Chiefs WR tested positive for THC, violated parole

A.J. Brown

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Kayshon Boutte

WR · NE

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Patriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown's price tag, Kayshon Boutte's future and more

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 19, 2026, 7:53 PM+7 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Patriots Mailbag: A.J. Brown's price tag, Kayshon Boutte's future and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston We’re in the calm before the mini-storm in New England . The Patriots’ 2026 schedule release is in the rearview mirror. They don’t start organized team activities until May 27. And a trade for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown can’t happen until June 1. So, before the action heats up later this month, we put out a call for your pressing offseason questions — and got a full Mailbag’s worth of topics to discuss. Let’s dive right in. Editor’s Note: Questions have been lightly edited for clarity. Do we need A.J. Brown at the high cost that’s been mentioned? — @Paul_NEfan Hey, Paul. The good news for everyone is that we’re now just a couple of weeks away from the Eagles finally being willing to trade A.J. Brown. That thing has run its course in Philly. He’s going to be on the move . It seems as though it’s just a matter of time before he makes his way to New England. The price it will cost to get him up here, though, remains to be seen. I simply can’t see it being a straight swap for a first-round pick. Even if it’s a 2028 first-rounder. Those picks have to be the lifeblood of your organization. And if you’re willing to part with one for a player whose health is in question — and who is entering his age-29 season — I think it’s fair to question the methods that allowed you to arrive at that opinion. Something less than a first has always made sense to me. Brown’s apparent unwillingness to return to Philly and a lackluster market for Brown’s services — two potential landing spots dried up when the Bills dealt for DJ Moore and the Rams got out of the running after reportedly getting spooked by Brown’s health — appear to have limited Philadelphia’s leverage here. Let’s see what that ultimately means for a trade between the Eagles and Patriots . Is it a conditional first-rounder that becomes a second-rounder if Brown doesn’t hit certain statistical thresholds? Is it a first-rounder with a pick coming back from Philly alongside Brown in order to mitigate the cost for New England? As much as Brown will help the Patriots in the here and now, sending away a first-rounder — especially since we don’t know where in the first round that pick will reside — feels like too much risk to incur for a team that has to stockpile premium draft picks as it looks toward handing out some massive contracts to its young core. Are A.J. Brown and his $25 million-per-year salary really worth more than keeping a first-rounder and just bringing back Stefon Diggs for another year? Its a steep price for a guy with a degenerative knee condition who is already in decline. — @dimesntreys First, $25 million for a high-end receiver isn’t all that expensive in 2026. There are currently 15 wideouts in the NFL on contracts that pay them $25 million or more. And that doesn’t include Brown himself. That said, though, a straight swap of a first-rounder for Brown would be significant, so I understand the question. I just don’t see Stefon Diggs making his way back. Diggs was described to me by one GM earlier this offseason as a “one-year guy” at this stage of his career, meaning he’s a short-term solution more than he is a foundational piece you would build around for an extended period of time. He was tremendous for the Patriots last season, but they now have a younger (and one could argue more versatile) option to lean on in Doubs, with an upgrade in Brown likely on his way. As long as the cost isn’t astronomical for Brown, it’s worth seeing if the combination of Brown and Doubs can get more out of Maye than Diggs and Doubs would. Why do people assume that a 2028 first-round pick is better/cheaper than a 2027 first-rounder? — @TheMaD79 That’s just how the league values future picks because there’s some uncertainty involved in where the future pick will end up and what will be available to teams via the draft. Therefore, future picks typically [... truncated ...]

David Montgomery

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Herm Edwards recounts famous 'You Play To Win The Game' speech

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 19, 2026, 6:57 PM+19 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Herm Edwards delivered one of the most iconic lines in NFL history when he passionately stated during a 2002 news conference, "You play to win the game." He and Judy Battista – the reporter who asked him the question that prompted the famous spiel, during which Edwards encouraged any players who didn't care about winning to retire – reminisced about the moment during a May 19 appearance on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." "It was instincts," Edwards explained of his passionate response to Battista's question. "I never knew it would take the avenue that it took." OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Edwards explained he was blissfully unaware of the virality of his press conference moment until he returned home from work. "As a coach, you go to work, you go back up to the office and you start working," Edwards explained. "And I can just remember going home that night, and I get home at about 12 o'clock at night, and my wife opened the door. She said, 'What did you say?' And I forgot everything I said. I don't remember. And she said, 'It's everywhere!' And I looked at her and said, 'Is it good?' And she said, 'It was good. It's OK!" Edwards also detailed that his speech had occurred during the week, when players were not in attendance at the team facility. He saw them the next morning at a team meeting and recalled getting a positive response from the team. "I looked at the team. I literally looked at all these guys and said, 'Are we good?' They looked at me and said, 'Coach, we're good,'" Edwards said. "'Go to work.' Then we went on a run. Ended up winning the division." Indeed, the Jets finished the 2002 season with a 9-7 record, which was good enough to win the AFC East. They went 7-2 after Edwards' rant and crushed the Indianapolis Colts 41-0 in the wild-card round before falling to the then-Oakland Raiders in the divisional round. Thanks to that, Edwards' one-liner has been permanently entered into the NFL's proverbial lexicon, with it being frequently referenced by coaches and analysts alike. A clip from the presser was also included in a Bud Light commercial while Edwards titled his self-help book after the line., But Edwards also contends there is a key word that is often omitted from his legendary quote. "I tell people all the time, don't forget the jingle. The 'hello.' That's important," Edwards said. "A lot of people say, 'You play to win the game.' I always correct them. Make sure you say hello first." As for Battista, she fondly remembered Edwards' response and shared her thoughts as the iconic moment unfurled before her and the other reporters present for the news conference. "I remember thinking, 'This is the easiest story we're ever going to write as a beat reporter for the New York Jets ,'" she said. "He just laid it on a platter for us." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Herm Edwards shares inside story of 'You Play To Win The Game' speech

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Dalton Kincaid Taking Part in OTAs This Week

sleeper-rotoballerMay 19, 2026, 6:26 PM+6 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Dalton Kincaid is participating in OTA practice, feeling good after last year's knee injury

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Breaking down full NFL bye week schedule for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 19, 2026, 2:56 AM+19 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The NFL released its 2026 schedule in full on May 14. Now, football fans everywhere know exactly who and when their favorite teams will play during the upcoming campaign . That said, the most important information revealed during the schedule release might actually be about when each of the NFL's 32 teams isn't playing in 2026. Per usual, each NFL team will get a bye week in 2026. They will begin during Week 5 of the season and run through Week 14 of the campaign. PRINTABLE NFL SCHEDULE: Complete week-by-week list with all 272 games OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) At least two teams will be off for nine of those 10 weeks. The lone exception in that span will be Week 12, when all 32 teams will be in action as part of the NFL's Thanksgiving week action . Week 11 will feature the greatest concentration of bye weeks, with six teams out of action. That will earn it the "Byemageddon" moniker among fantasy football managers. Here's what to know about the NFL's bye week schedule for 2026, including when all 32 teams will be out of action this season. Carolina Panthers Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Bengals Detroit Lions Miami Dolphins Minnesota Vikings Buffalo Bills Jacksonville Jaguars Los Angeles Chargers Washington Commanders Houston Texans New Orleans Saints New York Giants San Francisco 49ers Pittsburgh Steelers Tennessee Titans Chicago Bears Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles Tampa Bay Buccaneers Atlanta Falcons Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams New England Patriots Seattle Seahawks Baltimore Ravens Indianapolis Colts Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets Arizona Cardinals Dallas Cowboys This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Here's when every NFL team will have its bye week in 2026

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Top 3 Can’t-Miss Games for the Chicago Bears 2026 Season

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 18, 2026, 9:00 PM+4 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The Chicago Bears’ 2026 schedule is a good mix of exciting matchups, tough opponents, and several primetime games. While the Bears showed last season that they can make any matchup exciting, these are three can’t-miss games of the 2026 season: Week 15 — Bears at Buffalo Bills Some of the Bears’ bigger games come later in the season during the winter months, including a Week 15 matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. The Bills have consistently been a playoff team in recent years. This past offseason, the Bears traded wide receiver DJ Moore and a 2026 fifth-round pick to the Bills in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, making this the first time Moore will face his former team. This is one of five primetime games the Bears will play this season. A Saturday night game in late December between two contenders should be a good one. Week 8 — Bears at Seattle Seahawks The last time the Bears faced the Seahawks was in the 2024 season. The Seahawks beat the Bears, but it was a stinker of a Thursday Night Football game for a different reason: the total number of points scored was under 10. Two seasons later, the Bears are set to face the Super Bowl-defending champions in another primetime slot. This game will be a clear indicator of how close the Bears are to being a championship-caliber team. It will also be Bears safety Coby Bryant ’s first game against his former team, making it an even more compelling matchup. Week 16 — Green Bay Packers at Bears This Christmas Day matchup is one fans should already have circled. Coming 11 weeks after the first Bears-Packers meeting in Week 5, the rematch will carry even more intensity under the holiday spotlight. With a national audience watching and potential playoff implications on the line, Soldier Field should be electric. After their disastrous playoff collapse last season, the Packers will return to Soldier Field facing added pressure, while the Bears will have an opportunity to make a statement against their biggest rival. Get your popcorn ready, because this is the Bears’ must-watch game of the season. What are your top three can’t-miss games of the upcoming season?

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Carolina Panthers Schedule Breakdown: First Quarter

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 18, 2026, 4:00 PM+7 stories · 30dSource ↗

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This group of articles will take a look at the newly released Panthers schedule, review the opponents, and take our best guess at predicting the outcomes of each game. Here, we’re starting with the first “quarter” of the schedule, the first four games before the Week 5 bye. For the first time since the 2022 season, the Carolina Panthers are starting the regular season in the friendly confines of Bank of America Stadium. This time, they’ll be hosting the newly crowned Kings of the North, the Chicago Bears. After an 11-6 campaign that won them the division, the Bears retooled their roster quite a bit this offseason. They traded DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills , center Drew Dalman unexpectedly retired, Tremaine Edmunds was a cap casualty, and both safeties Jaquan Brisker and Kevin Byard both left in free agency. To replace the talent lost, the Bears brought in Garrett Bradbury and Joe Thuney to upgrade the offensive line, drafted CSR draft crush Dillon Thieneman to help in the defensive backfield, and signed Coby Bryant and Devin Bush in free agency. This game also has the “Bryce Young vs Caleb Williams” intrigue as the Panthers trading up for Bryce Young handed the Bears Caleb Williams the following year. With another year under Ben Johnson, Williams and the young pass catching trio of Odunze, Loveland, and Burden should take another step forward this season. The defense will be the main area of concern due to the massive turnover, especially in the back seven. They also don’t have much consistent pass rush outside of Montez Sweat . With Brad Idzik taking over the play calling this season for the Panthers offense, this will be a good litmus test with some inevitable growing pains. Final: Bears 27 – Panthers 24 The Panthers first road game is also their first divisional game this season as the I-85 rivalry is renewed early in the year. The Falcons fired their coach and brought in Kevin Stefanski to be the head coach while also adding franchise legend Matt Ryan as President of Football Operations. This first offseason has been an interesting one for the new leadership group, as the team parted ways with Kirk Cousins and brought in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with the rehabbing Michael Penix at quarterback. Offensive lineman Kaleb McGary retired, and thorn-in-the-Panthers-sides Darnell Mooney was released. The Falcons Jawaan Taylor at offensive tackle and Jahan Dotson and Zachariah Branch as depth receiving options. They also drafted AJ Terrell’s little brother Avieon, adding to an already very good defensive secondary that includes Jesse Bates III and Xavier Watts . The offensive playmaker trio of Bijan Robinson , Drake London , and Kyle Pitts are still together for one more season after Pitts got the franchise tag. With the lack of a first round pick this year and the uncertain future of last year’s first rounder James Pearce Jr , the top end talent — especially on defense — could be lacking. I think Bryce Young and the Panthers take advantage of that and cancel out the new coach bump that often happens. Final: Panthers 31 – Falcons 17 The Browns are another team with a new head coach in Todd Monken. Monken will likely be mostly hands-off with the already elite defense the Browns have. Led by Myles Garrett , that unit has been one of the best in the league for several seasons. Monken was brought in to fix the anemic offense. The Browns completely overhauled their offensive line, bringing in Elgton Jenkins , Zion Johnson , and Spencer Fano. While they lost tight end David Njoku , they added multiple rookie receivers (KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston) and still have Harold Fannin Jr at the tight end position. They even added to their insanely good defense by signing Quincy Williams . With an offensive head coach and potentially much improved offensive line, the Browns might actually have a respectable offense. The most important position, however, is their biggest question by far: quarterback. Cleveland is going into camp with a [... truncated ...]

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Bills-Chiefs among 10 NFL regular season games we can't wait to see in 2026

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 17, 2026, 2:04 PM+19 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The 2026 NFL schedule has been released, highlighting key matchups including Bills vs. Chiefs. Early projections suggest several intriguing games, though teams like the Broncos, Patriots, and Seahawks could emerge as surprise top performers. Notable player moves include Tytus Howard to the Browns, Trent McDuffie to the Rams, David Montgomery to the Texans, and DJ Moore to the Bills

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Justin Jefferson 'looking forward to' Kyler Murray vs. JJ McCarthy QB battle

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 16, 2026, 10:04 PM+3 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The Minnesota Vikings signed Kyler Murray in free agency to compete with 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Veteran wide receiver Justin Jefferson is among those excited to see how the competition between the two unfolds. Jefferson was asked during a May 15 appearance on "Good Morning Football" what he wanted to see from Minnesota's quarterback battle in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL season. "Just competition, for real," Jefferson said. "Just to see, who's gonna be that last man standing? Who's gonna be that dog? Who's gonna be that leader to carry us throughout the season? Because that is definitely a missing piece that we're looking for and something that is very important to our team, which is the quarterback spot. "So just seeing that competition, battle – seeing those guys come in every day leading the team and trying to spark, especially the offense, it's definitely something I'm looking forward to. And just going out there and connecting with any quarterback that's throwing the ball, that's the main important thing this training camp." OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) Jefferson had trouble consistently connecting with the Vikings' quarterbacks – a group that was led by McCarthy – in 2025. He totaled a respectable 84 catches for 1,048 yards, but his 61.6 yards per game and two touchdowns were far and away the lowest marks of his career. That's why Jefferson – who thrived working with Kirk Cousins and Sam Darnold across the first five seasons of his career – is hoping either McCarthy or Murray can emerge as a franchise quarterback for the team. "That's definitely something that is… I want that, for sure," Jefferson said, referencing a franchise quarterback. "It's definitely difficult for those types of things to happen. But just like me being with Kirk for those first four years of my career, just building on that connection, building on that relationship, that's something that is unbroken, that's something you just don't find just anywhere. "It definitely will be great to have a quarterback, the same quarterback for these next couple years going down the line, but you already know that's something difficult to do in this league. But for sure, to keep knowing that quarterback for these next couple years and build that relationship and create that spark, that's definitely the plan." Murray only signed with the Vikings to a one-year, veteran minimum contract. If he emerges as the top option for Minnesota, the team will likely need to sign him to a lucrative, long-term extension. Meanwhile, McCarthy is in the third season of his four-year rookie contract, so he will be cost-controlled through the 2027 campaign. The Vikings will also have to decide whether to accept the Michigan product's fifth-year option after the 2026 season. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why Justin Jefferson is excited about Vikings QB competition

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Patrick Mahomes' golf swing provides another milestone in injury recovery

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 16, 2026, 8:59 PM+49 stories · 30dSource ↗

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Patrick Mahomes gave Kansas City Chiefs fans yet another reason for optimism about his recovery from a torn ACL and LCL he suffered in December . On May 15, Mahomes posted a video of himself at his annual golf tournament in support of his non-profit, the "15 and the Mahomies Foundation." The video showcased Mahomes hitting a golf ball off a tee with a driver. The 30-year-old quarterback was able to transition his weight cleanly from his right leg to his injured left leg – which was wrapped in a protective sleeve – and make clean contact with the ball. CHIEFS SCHEDULE: Games, dates, TV channels, predictions for 2026 season OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) It wasn't exactly clear how far Mahomes launched the shot, but he sent the tee flying into the air as part of his stroke. Mahomes' action on the golf course comes five months after he had surgery to repair his injured knee and amid reports that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery . The quarterback has posted videos of himself throwing a football on social media, which have inspired confidence about him being ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. At Chiefs rookie minicamp, Andy Reid expressed optimism about Mahomes participating in the team's OTAs. More recently, the 68-year-old coach told NFL Media's "The Insiders" that the two-time NFL MVP was "doing great right now" and "hasn't missed a day" of his rehab schedule. Even so, Reid wouldn't guarantee Mahomes would be ready for Week 1. He also cautioned against holding the veteran signal-caller to a firm schedule in his recovery. "Everybody's different, right? So let's just take it day-by-day," Reid said of Mahomes during his May 14 appearance on "The Insiders." Still, Chiefs fans will likely view Mahomes' swing as a positive sign about his chances of returning for Kansas City's Week 1 "Monday Night Football" game against the Denver Broncos . The game is set for Sept. 14, almost exactly nine months after the quarterback suffered his initial injury. So, while the most important golf swings of the weekend will likely come from the 2026 PGA Championship – which is playing out at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania – the importance of Mahomes showing off his stroke amid his recovery cannot be understated. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Patrick Mahomes' golf shot video shows off injury recovery milestone

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Why one analyst is dying to see Bears Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III unleashed

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 16, 2026, 5:00 PM+4 stories · 30dSource ↗

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We’re getting closer to our first look at the 2026 Chicago Bears , and there’s one thing in particular ESPN’s Ben Solak wants to know about this squad: what are sophomore stars Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III about to do now that their roles are set to expand this season? As Bears fans know, general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson moved veteran receiver DJ Moore this past offseason to make room for the glut of young talent in the pass-catching corps, which also includes 2024 No. 9 overall pick Rome Odunze . Assuming Odunze is healthy, he’s likely to see substantial targets and hopefully return to the level of production he enjoyed before leg injuries derailed his own sophomore campaign. But after what Loveland, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Burden, the 39th pick in the same class, did down the stretch of their respective rookie seasons, there’s no way they’re not going to be major parts of the offense. Burden’s case is especially intriguing because he figures to slot alongside Odunze as a starter in Moore’s place—a scenario one could envision after he started to break out late in his rookie campaign. “Burden averaged 2.92 yards per route run during the regular season. That’s tied with A.J. Brown for the best mark for a rookie receiver (minimum 50 targets) in the past 15 years. Just below Burden and Brown are Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr. , Puka Nacua and Ja’Marr Chase. Those players did it on remarkably higher volume than Burden, but even the low-usage rookies who spiked in yards per route run ( Tank Dell , Christian Watson , Tyreek Hill , Doug Baldwin ) indicate a promising future for Burden,” Solak wrote. After a slow start that likely had to do with a combination of inexperience and too many bodies ahead of him, Burden started getting more opportunities after Odunze went down and Olamide Zaccheaus ’ hands turned into a liability. His explosive run-after-catch ability and improving route-running continued to earn him more snaps until he posted a three-game stretch of 67, 84, and 138 receiving yards in three of his final four regular-season games. Johnson sounds extremely committed to giving him more opportunities in 2026. Assuming Burden makes the strides with the playbook that we’d expect, we should expect him to take advantage. That said, we all know who the real top dog in this pass-catching pecking order is now. Loveland’s insane finish to last season placed him almost immediately into top-five tight end conversations, punctuated by his monstrous eight-catch, 137-yard performance in the Wild Card Round against the Green Bay Packers . Calling him “unguardable” in that game didn’t do it justice. And there’s more where that came from, suggests Solak. “Loveland is an impossible cover. Long and rangy, Loveland eats up ground similar to a receiver in his route stem. Loveland is snappy enough to separate from linebackers, but the real issue is how his size and toughness make him nearly impossible to play through. Safeties keep trying to light him up at the catch point with big hits. They look like they’re hit-sticking a telephone pole. “The real needle-mover for Loveland is his blocking ability. He can dig out defensive ends and hold his water one-on-one in the running game. This makes him doubly dangerous in the play-action pass game, as his pre-snap alignment doesn’t tip Johnson’s hand to the opposing defensive coordinator. Safeties and linebackers have to meet him aggressively when he’s blocking downhill. But if they guess wrong and he’s climbing vertically for a route, their goose is cooked,” he wrote of the rising second-year tight end. Loveland’s massive surge, plus some injuries to the receiving corps, pushed him into the team lead for catches and receptions by year’s end. While the likes of Odunze will undoubtedly get a high share of targets in 2026 now that he’s back, Loveland is the real problem in that offense right now. The scary part: he doesn’t have Mo [... truncated ...]

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Eagles, Ravens among teams that could benefit from 2026 NFL schedule

Yahoo Sports NFLMay 16, 2026, 2:30 PM+19 stories · 30dSource ↗

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The countdown to the 2026 regular season is on now that the NFL schedule is officially released. The Cleveland Browns , New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals have the three easiest schedules based off the winning percentage of their opponents from last season . While the Chicago Bears , Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals have the toughest road ahead. Divisions might not be able to be won in September and October, but seasons can end prematurely because of those early slates. USA TODAY Sports listed teams who could be in trouble after the 2026 regular season schedule release . Who's on the other end of the spectrum and might benefit from their regular-season schedule? Here are three teams who have favorable paths: OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) OT Tytus Howard: Traded to Cleveland Browns (previous team: Houston Texans) CB Trent McDuffie: Traded to Los Angeles Rams (previous team: Kansas City Chiefs) RB David Montgomery: Traded to Houston Texans (previous team: Detroit Lions) WR DJ Moore: Traded to Buffalo Bills (previous team: Chicago Bears) The Eagles will begin the regular the season with the 10th easiest strength of schedule based off opponent’s winning percentage from 2025. The Eagles host the Washington Commanders to begin the year and then have two straight road games versus Tennessee Titans and Chicago Bears. It’s conceivable the Eagles fly out to a 3-0 start before they host the Los Angeles Rams in a Week 4 showdown. Of Philadelphia’s first nine games, four are against divisional opponents, three of which are at home. Then the Eagles have an ideal bye in the middle of the season in Week 10. The Eagles do have a tough three-week stretch against the Indianapolis Colts , Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans from Weeks 14-17, but all the games are at home, plus they’ll host Houston on a short week on Thursday night. The Eagles got off to an 8-2 start last year. Their schedule this year gives them a path for another hot start and they’ll have home field advantage for most of their toughest opponents. Remember the Ravens’ 1-5 start last year? The Ravens don’t play a 2025 playoff team until they travel to Buffalo in Week 8. The Ravens have an intriguing road game versus the Indianapolis Colts to start the year and then host the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 before traveling to Rio De Janeiro to take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3. November might be the Ravens’ most difficult month as they have five games – at Buffalo Bills , vs. Jacksonville Jaguars , vs. Los Angeles Chargers , at Carolina Panthers and at Houston Texans – versus teams that made the playoffs last season. Baltimore does have a late Week 13 bye, but they’ll receive much-needed rest before they close the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and all three AFC North rivals, including the Pittsburgh Steelers twice. If the Ravens handle business before their Week 13 bye, they could separate themselves from the division in December. Can the Lions roar back into the playoffs? Detroit's schedule is favorable: The Lions own the sixth easiest strength of schedule based off their opponent’s winning percentage from last season. Of the Lions’ first five games, four are against teams who finished below .500 in 2025, including a Week 1 home opener versus the New Orleans Saints and a Week 3 home tilt against the New York Jets . After the Lions’ Week 6 bye, they have two straight home contests against the division rival Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings before they travel to Miami to take on the rebuilding Dolphins in Week 9. The Lions have a difficult Week 10 game versus the New England Pa [... truncated ...]

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