The Saskatchewan Roughriders took Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke in the third round of the 202...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders took Indiana quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210200" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210200">Kurtis Rourke</a> in the third round of the 2025 CFL Draft.Rourke is unlikely to play in the CFL this season after being <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3257572" href="https://thescore.com/news/3257572">selected</a> in this year's NFL draft, going in the seventh round to the San Francisco 49ers.He was the second quarterback drafted after the Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected Laurier's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3277705" href="https://thescore.com/news/3277705">Taylor Elgersma</a>, who's also generating NFL interest. The CFL Scouting Bureau <a href="https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/28/elic-ayomanor-vaults-to-top-spot-in-spring-edition-of-cfl-scouting-bureau/">ranked</a> Rourke the second overall player this year behind Stanford receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210119" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210119">Elic Ayomanor</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 24-year-old is the younger brother of BC Lions star passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/204567" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/204567">Nathan Rourke</a>. Kurtis is currently recovering from offseason ACL surgery but is expected back for 49ers training camp later this summer.The Oakville, Ontario, native led Indiana to its first-ever College Football Playoff appearance last season and was named to the All-Big Ten second team. Rourke went 10-2 as a starter and completed 69.4% of his passes for 3,042 yards and 29 touchdowns against five interceptions.He won the 2024 Jon Cornish Trophy as the best Canadian player in NCAA football, an honor his brother earned in 2017 and '18.Rourke began his college career at Ohio in 2019 as a backup to his brother. He won the MAC Most Valuable Player award in 2022 during his second year as the team's starter. Rourke transferred to Indiana in 2024 after five seasons with the Bobcats.

SOUTH BEND, IN - DECEMBER 20: Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Kurtis Rourke (9) passes the ball during the CFP First Round game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on December 20, 2024 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana.

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The Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma in the second round of the...

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers selected Laurier quarterback Taylor Elgersma in the second round of the 2025 CFL Draft.Elgersma won last year's Hec Crighton Trophy as the most outstanding player in U Sports football and helped Laurier capture the Yates Cup as OUA champions.He was rated the second-best quarterback and 14th overall player by the <a href="https://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/28/elic-ayomanor-vaults-to-top-spot-in-spring-edition-of-cfl-scouting-bureau/">CFL Scouting Bureau</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The London, Ontario, native is generating interest from NFL teams after becoming the first Canadian QB ever to participate in the Senior Bowl, playing alongside prospects from American schools earlier this year. He also took part in Buffalo's pro day in March.Elgersma has received more than a dozen offers from NFL teams to attend rookie minicamp this year, including the Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills, sources told <a href="https://3downnation.com/2025/04/26/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-invited-to-rookie-mini-camps-with-green-bay-packers-buffalo-bills/">3DownNation's Justin Dunk</a>. The 23-year-old passer had a prolific four-year career with the Golden Hawks, completing 72% of his passes for 10,230 yards and 76 touchdowns against 28 interceptions.Franchise legend <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/62356" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/62356">Zach Collaros</a> has led Winnipeg to five straight Grey Cup appearances but is turning 37 during the 2025 season. The Blue Bombers' quarterback depth chart also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/197580" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/197580">Chris Streveler</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/197563" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/197563">Terry Wilson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/208432" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/208432">Jake Dolegala</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/208764" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/208764">Shea Patterson</a>.Winnipeg used its first-round selection on Wyoming linebacker Connor Shay.

KINGSTON, CANADA - NOVEMBER 23: Taylor Elgersma #13 of Laurier Golden Hawks looks on during the second quarter against the Laval Rouge et Or during the 2024 Vanier Cup at Richardson Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

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The Calgary Stampeders selected former Utah and Syracuse wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152890" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152890">Damien Alford</a> with the first overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft.The Montreal native spent the 2024 season with the Utes after playing his first four collegiate seasons with the Orange.Alford was rated the seventh-best prospect in the spring <a href="http://www.cfl.ca/2025/04/28/elic-ayomanor-vaults-to-top-spot-in-spring-edition-of-cfl-scouting-bureau/">CFL Scouting Bureau rankings</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He also accepted an invitation to attend the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp this summer and turned down offers from other NFL teams, sources told <a href="https://3downnation.com/2025/04/27/canadian-receiver-damien-alford-accepts-rookie-mini-camp-invite-from-kansas-city-chiefs/">3DownNation's Justin Dunk</a>.The 6-foot-5, 224-pound wideout ran a blazing 4.46 40-yard dash at this year's Big 12 pro day. He didn't participate in the CFL combine.Alford recorded 67 receptions for 1,291 yards and seven touchdowns during his time at Syracuse. He failed to record a catch in 2024 after transferring to Utah. The 23-year-old originally planned to transfer to Florida Atlantic for the 2025 season before re-entering the CFL draft.Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson said the team is trying to surround new quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/208653" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/208653">Vernon Adams Jr.</a> "with as many weapons as possible," according to <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/talent/cfl/salim-valji-damien-alford-ready-to-work-with-stampeders-qb-vernon-adams-jr-1.2297855">TSN's Salim Valji</a>."Vernon loves big receivers," Dickenson added.Alford joins a receiving corps that features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/170896" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/170896">Reggie Begelton</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/174450" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/174450">Jalen Philpot</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///cfl/players/208726" href="https://thescore.com/cfl/players/208726">Dominique Rhymes</a>, among others.Calgary last had the top pick in the 2014 draft.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Damien Alford #5 of the Syracuse Orange lines up during the fourth quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at JMA Wireless Dome on November 25, 2023 in Syracuse, New York.

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The Atlanta Falcons apologized to Cleveland Browns quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210099" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210099">Shedeur Sanders</a> after one of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich's sons was revealed to be responsible for a prank phone call to Sanders during the draft.The Falcons said in a statement Sunday that Ulbrich's 21-year-old son, Jax, obtained the confidential phone number from an iPad at his parents' house, and the coordinator was unaware of his son's actions until afterward."The Atlanta Falcons do not condone this behavior and send our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family, who we have been in contact with to apologize to, as well as facilitate an apology directly from Jax to the Sanders family," the Falcons <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1916584444015546444">said</a> in a statement.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>While waiting to hear his name called, Sanders received a call from an unidentified friend of Jax, who falsely introduced himself as New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and said the team would select Sanders with its next pick.Sanders responded that he'd "been waiting" to hear from him amid his unexpected free fall in the draft."You're going to have to wait a little bit longer, man," the caller said before hanging up on Sanders.Sanders was visibly confused after the call. The Saints then drafted Louisville's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210047" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210047">Tyler Shough</a> with the 40th selection. Sanders, 23, later said the phone he was using was sent to him specifically for the draft and that only NFL teams knew its number."On Friday night, I made a tremendous mistake. Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful," Jax said in an Instagram story accessed by <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1916587617061163061">Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz</a>.New Indianapolis Colts tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209918" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209918">Tyler Warren</a> also received a prank call during the draft when the New York Jets were on the clock with the seventh overall pick, according to <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1916539506099978524"> Schultz</a>.Philadelphia Eagles defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199825" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199825">Cooper DeJean</a> had a similar experience during last year's draft. He said he was pranked several times before the Eagles selected him with the 40th overall pick."It is what it is. I think, of course, it is childish," Sanders said during his introductory press conference with the Browns, according to <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/the-shedeur-sanders-prank-call-raises-a-question-who-leaked-the-phone-number">Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio</a>. "Of course, I feel like it was a childish act, but everybody does childish things here and there."Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski called the situation "sad," according to team broadcaster <a href="https://x.com/AndrewSiciliano/status/1916206703269339193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1916206703269339193%7Ctwgr%5Ec44a7390705f992877868ae12ea09acc0fa63373%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fnfl%2Fbrowns-kevin-stefanski-rips-morons-prank-called-shedeur-sanders-draft-fall">Andrew Siciliano</a>."People are morons," he said.The Browns selected Sanders in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick. He had been viewed as a likely first-round pick by analysts and fans entering the draft. He was the sixth quarterback taken and the second by Cleveland after the team drafted <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a> in Round 3.It's unclear why Sanders dropped so far, but <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3275397" href="https://thescore.com/news/3275397">he acknowledged</a> afterward that he could've gone about the pre-draft process "a different way."

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado speaks at the podium during the 2025 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The Jacksonville Jaguars shocked the NFL world by trading up to draft <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a> second overall - and they're already making it clear how they plan to use the dynamic two-way star.General manager James Gladstone said the team will start Hunter at wide receiver while creating a package of plays for him to also ease into the cornerback position. His role on defense will increase from there if all goes well."Guess which side of the ball our head coach comes from?" Gladstone said with a laugh Thursday, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6307043/2025/04/24/nfl-draft-2025-jaguars-travis-hunter-trade/">The Athletic's Michael Silver</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jacksonville hired Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen this offseason after a disappointing 4-13 campaign. Coen was the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season and will call plays for the Jaguars this year."It's an organizational effort, and we have a plan," Coen said. "We're excited about all the things he can do, and he's the kind of guy we want to have in our building."Hunter won the Heisman Trophy at Colorado last season while playing offense and defense full time. He said throughout the draft process that he wants to continue playing both sides of the football. The NFL hasn't had a true two-way player in decades."Let's make history," owner Shad Khan told Gladstone before the GM made the deal to acquire the second overall selection.Jacksonville <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3274284" href="https://thescore.com/news/3274284">traded</a> the fifth overall pick, a second-round selection, a fourth-round pick, and a 2026 first-rounder to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for the No. 2 pick, a fourth-round selection, and a sixth-rounder.Khan said the volume and value of the team's picks enabled Jacksonville to feel comfortable taking a big swing on a unique talent. Only two teams had more draft picks than the Jaguars' 10 this year, and the cumulative value of their picks ranked No. 1 entering the draft, according to <a href="https://www.tankathon.com/nfl/power_rankings">The Harvard Sports Analysis Collective</a>."We've been great at stockpiling picks," Khan said. "And when it gets right down (to) it, what do you have to show for it? We need difference-makers. That's what we got."Gladstone has a long history of being a part of an aggressive front office after spending nearly a decade with the Los Angeles Rams.Los Angeles went seven years without a first-round selection from 2017-23 due to consistently trading future picks to either move up in the draft or acquire proven stars. Rams GM Les Snead famously wore a shirt with "F--- them picks" written on it at Los Angeles' Super Bowl parade in 2022."I've probably got some familiarity with the '(F---) them picks' sort of process," Gladstone said with a laugh. "So, for our fans, I'll tell you, don't be scared. This is something I'm uniquely positioned to navigate, and we ended up bringing Travis Hunter to Jacksonville."And with that, he is somebody who is deserving of a first-round draft pick as a wide receiver, and he is worthy of a first-round draft pick as a corner. Certainly look forward to each of those elements showing themselves over the next few years."

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: Wide Receiver/Cornerback Travis Hunter of Colorado celebrates after being selected second overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162849" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162849">Jalen Milroe</a> surprised some by accepting an invite to attend the 2025 NFL Draft despite not being viewed as a surefire first-round pick.However, the Alabama product said appearing at this week's event in Green Bay was an opportunity he couldn't pass up, no matter where he's selected."It's not about being drafted in the first round; it's about hearing my name called," Milroe said Thursday during an appearance on <a href="https://x.com/SiriusXMNFL/status/1915492187850035632">SiriusXM NFL Radio</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Milroe added, "It's a dream come true to be a part of the draft. Despite if I go first round or second round, I'll still be able to experience walking the stage and being here. ... It's just an accomplishment that I'll always cherish forever."He's one of 15 players attending the draft, including presumptive top pick <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> and two-way star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a>.Milroe wasn't selected in the first round in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3264290" href="https://thescore.com/news/3264290">theScore's final mock draft</a>.

NORMAN, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide smiles before a game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Norman, Oklahoma.

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The Cleveland Browns are believed to have made cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161656" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161656">Greg Newsome II</a> and defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/76458" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/76458">Ogbo Okoronkwo</a> available for trade ahead of Thursday night's NFL draft, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1915432310213595499">Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz</a>.The Browns have 10 picks in this year's draft, including the second overall selection. Cleveland is expected to use the No. 2 pick on wide receiver/cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> or pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a>, adding a top prospect to either Newsome or Okoronkwo's respective position group.Browns general manager Andrew Berry <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3269477" href="https://thescore.com/news/3269477">said</a> he views Hunter primarily as a wide receiver, though the team would allow him to play both sides of the ball.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Newsome, a 2021 first-round pick, is entering the final year of his rookie contract after the Browns exercised his fifth-year option. The soon-to-be 25-year-old was moved to the slot corner position in 2023 as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174052" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174052">Martin Emerson</a> took the starting boundary spot opposite Pro Bowler <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97659" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97659">Denzel Ward</a>. Newsome missed the final four contests last season because of injury.Okoronkwo has recorded 7.5 sacks across two seasons in Cleveland after previous stops with the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams.The Browns extended star defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a> this offseason and added former Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161660" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161660">Joe Tryon-Shoyinka</a> on a one-year deal in free agency.

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Greg Newsome II #0 of the Cleveland Browns intercepts a pass during the second quarter in the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

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Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones teased that Dallas is working on multiple moves surrounding this week's NFL draft."We're looking at two things that could happen before or after the draft. Two pretty substantive trades, been working on today," Jones told reporters Tuesday, according to <a href="https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/1914743399338365334">Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>.The Cowboys hold 10 picks in the 2025 draft, including the 12th overall selection.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Dallas has been active this offseason despite not making a huge splash. The team added several veterans through trades and free agency on short-term deals, including pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65947" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65947">Dante Fowler Jr.</a>, linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114858" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114858">Kenneth Murray</a>, and running backs <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161816" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161816">Javonte Williams</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/109486" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/109486">Miles Sanders</a>.The Cowboys also traded for cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173981" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173981">Kaiir Elam</a> and quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199912">Joe Milton</a>.The franchise is negotiating a long-term deal with star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a>, who's entering the final year of his rookie contract. Parsons <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3267090" href="https://thescore.com/news/3267090">was in attendance</a> for the start of the voluntary portion of Dallas' offseason program, but the two sides remain apart in negotiations."Believe me, if we could sign Micah to a number we wanted to sign him to, we'd do it right now," executive vice president Stephen Jones said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44802354/jerry-jones-says-cowboys-working-substantive-trades">ESPN's Todd Archer</a>. "But right now, there's a difference in what we feel like is the right number and what he feels like is the right number."

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones walks the field prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174189" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> is in attendance for the start of the San Francisco 49ers' voluntary offseason program Tuesday amid his ongoing contract negotiations, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1914700738216825057">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Meanwhile, star tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72637" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72637">George Kittle</a>, entering the final year of his deal, isn't present as the two sides remain far apart in extension talks, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1914700811457692145">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero</a> report.Linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89985" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89985">Fred Warner</a>, who has two seasons left on his contract but is reportedly looking for a new deal, was also in attendance Tuesday, per <a href="https://x.com/mattbarrows/status/1914732692425597263">Matt Barrows of The Athletic</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Purdy was one of the league's least expensive players as the last pick of the 2022 draft, but he's expected to sign a lucrative extension this offseason that will make him one of the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks. Purdy will likely earn more than $50 million per season on his forthcoming deal, according to <a href="https://x.com/MikeSilver/status/1914387397590286818">The Athletic's Michael Silver</a>.San Francisco's decision-makers have maintained that they want to keep the 25-year-old passer long term. Team CEO Jed York <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3255731" href="https://thescore.com/news/3255731">said</a> earlier in April that he didn't think the team was far apart in contract talks with Purdy.Several 49ers starters left the organization this offseason, including <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87611">Deebo Samuel</a>, <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/162089">Talanoa Hufanga</a>, <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/98910">Dre Greenlaw</a>, and <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/68677">Javon Hargrave</a>. York said the team had to make "sacrifices" in anticipation of paying Purdy top-of-the-market money.Meanwhile, Kittle is entering the final season of the five-year, $75-million extension he signed with San Francisco in 2020. The 31-year-old is projected to cost the 49ers $22 million against the salary cap in 2025, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/george-kittle/5732">Over the Cap</a>. Kittle is coming off his third straight All-Pro season and the fifth of his career.San Francisco finished 6-11 in 2024, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Brock Purdy #13 talks to George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens at Levi's Stadium on December 25, 2023 in Santa Clara, California.

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The New York Jets are picking up the fifth-year options on cornerback Sauce Gardner, wide receive...

The New York Jets are picking up the fifth-year options on cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173983" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173983">Sauce Gardner</a>, wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173982" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173982">Garrett Wilson</a>, and pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173984">Jermaine Johnson</a>, general manager Darren Mougey announced Monday, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1914313085461946845">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.New York selected the trio in the first round of the 2022 draft (Gardner fourth overall, Wilson 10th, and Johnson 26th). They're entering the fourth season of their respective NFL careers and are now under contract through the 2026 campaign.Gardner's fifth-year option is worth $20.1 million, while Wilson will earn $16.8 million and Johnson will get $13.4 million, per <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1914313646294945867">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Gardner was immediately one of the sport's best defenders upon entering the league. He won Defensive Rookie of the Year and was selected as a first-team All-Pro in each of his first two seasons. Gardner had a down year in 2024, with <a href="https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/sauce-gardner/100903">PFF</a> grading him as the NFL's 47th-ranked cornerback.Wilson has led New York in receptions and receiving yards in all three years of his career and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2022. Wilson had a career-high 101 receptions, 1,104 yards, and seven touchdowns this past season.Johnson was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2023 as an alternate after tallying 7.5 sacks in his sophomore season. He tore his Achilles in Week 2 in 2024 and missed the rest of the campaign.The Jets are looking to end their league-worst 14-year playoff drought under a new regime in 2025. New York hired Aaron Glenn to be its head coach, Mougey as general manager, and signed quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> after releasing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a>.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets and New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) visit on set of the TNF on Prime postgame show after an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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The Atlanta Falcons are asking teams interested in trading for Kirk Cousins to cover a significan...

The Atlanta Falcons are asking teams interested in trading for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/14947" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/14947">Kirk Cousins</a> to cover a significant portion of the veteran quarterback's remaining contract.Atlanta is requesting any acquiring team cover $20 million of the $45 million left in guarantees on Cousins' deal, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44715900/2025-nfl-draft-notes-intel-buzz-adam-schefter-first-round-picks-teams-shedeur-sanders#cousins">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.Teams looking to add a quarterback are unlikely to meet that price but could be willing to cover as much as $10 million depending on where the top QB prospects land in this week's NFL draft, Schefter adds.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>It's unclear what draft pick compensation Atlanta has been asking for in addition to salary relief.Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot has said publicly that the team is comfortable keeping Cousins as the backup to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199749" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199749">Michael Penix Jr.</a> but would entertain trade offers for the veteran. Cousins holds a no-trade clause.Cousins struggled mightily before his late-season benching in his first year with the Falcons in 2024. He went 7-7 as a starter and threw a career-high 16 interceptions.The 36-year-old said after the season that he was dealing with shoulder and elbow injuries during a stretch in which he threw one touchdown against nine interceptions across five contests. He entered the campaign coming off a ruptured Achilles in his final year with the Minnesota Vikings.Cousins earned a $10-million guarantee for 2026 by remaining a Falcon through last month's roster bonus deadline. Atlanta was widely expected to release him before the deadline.He's now set to earn a total of $100 million guaranteed from the Falcons after signing with the franchise as a free agent in 2024, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/kirk-cousins/1443">Over the Cap</a>.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 08: Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons looks on against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 08, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 42-21.

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Top running back prospect Ashton Jeanty likened his potential impact in the NFL to that of Philad...

Top running back prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172507" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172507">Ashton Jeanty</a> likened his potential impact in the NFL to that of Philadelphia Eagles superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99272" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99272">Saquon Barkley</a>."Most people, they watched the Eagles win the Super Bowl a couple of months ago, they watched Saquon run through everyone in the playoffs, and they thought to themselves, 'This is amazing,'" Jeanty wrote in a piece <a href="https://www.theplayerstribune.com/ashton-jeanty-nfl-draft-football-boise-state">The Players' Tribune</a> published Wednesday."I watched it, and I thought something different. I thought, 'That can be me.'"<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Barkley's 2024 season was one of the greatest campaigns ever by a running back. He became the ninth rusher in history to top 2,000 yards in a season and was named Offensive Player of the Year. Barkley also set NFL records for the most rushing yards and the most scrimmage yards in a season, including regular season and playoffs."If you pick me, it's simple: I'm coming to your franchise to do what Saquon and the Eagles just did," Jeanty wrote. "I'm coming to win, big, soon. It's TACKLE football. ... I'd draft the guy they can't tackle."Jeanty was the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2024 after leading college football in rushing yards (2,601) and touchdowns (29) with Boise State. The 21-year-old won the Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back and was named a unanimous All-American."I truly believe I was born to do this. And I truly believe what makes me different - it isn't about the position I line up at. It's about the mindset I bring to it," Jeanty wrote. "Those 11 dudes on defense ... they're on a football field playing football."Me - in my mind? I'm still in the backyard with my friends, playing 'no one can touch me.'"The Chicago Bears selected Jeanty 10th overall in the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3267778" href="https://thescore.com/news/3267778">latest edition</a> of theScore's NFL mock draft.

BOISE, ID - DECEMBER 06: Running back Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Boise State Broncos fires up the crowd prior to the start of the Mountain West Championship between the Boise State Broncos and the UNLV Rebels at Albertsons Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images

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The New York Giants are taking a deep look at the quarterback position ahead of next week's NFL d...

The New York Giants are taking a deep look at the quarterback position ahead of next week's NFL draft, hosting a trio of prospects for private workouts, according to <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1912186187864830165">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Colorado's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>, Alabama's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162849" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162849">Jalen Milroe</a>, and Louisville's Tyler Shough will each have individual workouts with the Giants' brass, Rapoport added.<a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1911922593956823317">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> previously reported Sanders will work out for the Giants on Thursday in Colorado.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York, which owns the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has studied Sanders considerably, including during the Buffaloes' pro day earlier in April, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1911923488744493091">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Sanders' stock is one of the biggest questions in this year's draft. The Tennessee Titans are projected to select quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> first overall, and two-way star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> is the favorite to land with the Cleveland Browns at No. 2.The Giants would then presumably have pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a> - arguably the best prospect of the draft - available at No. 3, but the QB position remains an issue for New York. It was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3250669" href="https://thescore.com/news/3250669">reported</a> in March that Sanders was still in play for the franchise despite it signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a> this offseason.Many consider Sanders the second-best quarterback of the 2025 class behind Ward, but he could reportedly slip in the first round. The New Orleans Saints landed Sanders ninth overall in the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3262214" href="https://thescore.com/news/3262214">latest edition</a> of theScore's NFL mock draft.Meanwhile, Milroe is thought to have significant upside. He demonstrated his dual-threat ability by scoring more than 30 total touchdowns in each of his two seasons as Alabama's starting quarterback.Shough is viewed as an older, more polished prospect. He'll turn 26 during the 2025 season. He threw for 3,195 yards and 23 touchdowns against six interceptions in his lone campaign with the Cardinals after starting his college career with Oregon and Texas Tech.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 01: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado looks on during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons is in attendance as the team's voluntary workouts begin ...

Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161667">Micah Parsons</a> is in attendance as the team's voluntary workouts begin Monday, although he's still waiting for a contract extension.Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is slated to earn just over $24 million on the fifth-year option of his deal.Dallas had planned to talk to Parsons about his inconsistent attendance during the team's past offseason programs, according to <a href="https://x.com/calvinwatkins/status/1911808710243926463">The Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 25-year-old skipped the voluntary portion of the Cowboys' offseason program last year but said in December that it was "of extreme importance" for him to be at OTAs and minicamp to build chemistry with his teammates, according to <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/micah-parsons-abruptly-ends-speculation-on-possible-holdout-future-with-cowboys">team reporter Patrik Walker</a>.Parsons is projected to reset the market for all non-quarterbacks when he signs a new contract.Cincinnati Bengals wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161655" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161655">Ja'Marr Chase</a> did so most recently, signing a four-year, $161-million deal in March. Star edge rushers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87669" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87669">Myles Garrett</a> ($40-million average salary) and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/100596" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/100596">Maxx Crosby</a> ($35.5 million) are currently the NFL's highest-paid defenders after signing extensions this offseason.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3255789" href="https://thescore.com/news/3255789">said</a> earlier in April that he didn't view negotiations with Parsons as "urgent at all."Parsons made the Pro Bowl in each of his four NFL seasons and is a two-time first-team All-Pro. He recorded a career-low 12 sacks in 2024, as he missed four games with an ankle injury.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 09: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on December 09, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

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Fresh off the announcement that she'll be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Amanda Nunes sugges...

Fresh off the announcement that she'll be <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3265674" href="https://thescore.com/news/3265674">inducted</a> into the UFC Hall of Fame, Amanda Nunes suggested that her retirement from mixed martial arts may soon come to an end with a specific fight in mind.The former two-division champion said she wants to face the winner of Julianna Pena versus Kayla Harrison for the bantamweight championship. Harrison and Pena are slated to face off at UFC 316 on June 7."I'm ready, I'm healthy. Whatever happens in the future, Kayla, Julianna, I'm ready to go," Pena told reporters Saturday at UFC 314, according to <a href="https://x.com/aaronbronsteter/status/1911269190171832823">Sportsnet's Aaron Bronsteter</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>When asked if she'll face the winner of Harrison and Pena, Nunes responded, "I will."She added, "Kayla, Julianna, who holds the belt, that is my belt. I'm going to get my belt back."Nunes, 36, retired in 2023 after defeating Irene Aldana at UFC 289. "The Lioness" has fought Pena twice, losing to her in shocking fashion in 2021 before winning her belt back in a rematch the following year.Meanwhile, Nunes has yet to face Harrison, who joined the UFC in early 2024 and is the No. 2-ranked contender in the bantamweight division.Nunes called the belt Pena and Harrison are fighting for "fake" while referencing the recent press conference promoting their upcoming bout."You guys saw the belt yesterday in the press conference. That was, like, just fake for them. The real belt is at my house," Nunes said. "This is my belt. ... Who wins is going to take the fake belt. This is my belt. UFC is my house. That is my cage. I'm the lioness. I am the lioness. I'm back and ready to go."

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Amanda Nunes reacts to the announcement of her induction into the UFC Hall of Fame during the UFC 314 event at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is on track in his recovery after suffering a season-endi...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/50470" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/50470">Dak Prescott</a> is on track in his recovery after suffering a season-ending hamstring tear midway through the 2024 campaign."I'm getting close to where I want to be," Prescott said this week, according to <a href="https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/dak-prescott-where-he-wants-to-be-in-recovery-process-looks-forward-to-new-qb-room">team reporter Tommy Yarrish</a>. "I don't want to put a percentage on it. ... It's about being my best in the fall. So I'm not rushing anything, but I'm where I want to be."He added, "If I had to play a game today, I definitely could do that. It's about moving forward healthy to make sure I can play 17 times, 20 (games), whatever we get to when the time's right."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Prescott <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3230901" href="https://thescore.com/news/3230901">said</a> in March he expects to be ready for Dallas' season opener this fall.His 2024 season was cut short in Week 9 due to a hamstring injury that required surgery soon after. The Cowboys were 3-5 at the time and finished the season a disappointing 7-10, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.The 2020 campaign also marked the other major injury of Prescott's career - a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle. The 31-year-old passer said he plays his best when using his legs and is prioritizing his mobility during rehab."Unfortunately, I've been through this process of recovering from injuries before that I embrace it," Prescott said. "I know that a better version of me is on the other side, so that's just the way that I've approached this whole offseason and this whole rehab process."The three-time Pro Bowler is entering the first season of the four-year, $240-million extension he signed last September. Prescott has the highest 2025 cap hit among all quarterbacks at $50.5 million, per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/player/_/year/2025/position/qb/sort/cap_total">Spotrac</a>.Prescott is now the longest-tenured Cowboy after defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60919" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60919">DeMarcus Lawrence</a> left in free agency and guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/23931" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/23931">Zack Martin</a> retired this offseason.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on prior to the game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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The Colorado Rockies unveiled new City Connect uniforms inspired by sunrises and sunsets over the...

The Colorado Rockies unveiled new City Connect uniforms inspired by sunrises and sunsets over the Rocky Mountains.It'll be MLB's only City Connect pullover jersey. The purple, blue, and orange uniforms also feature the Denver city flag lines on the inside of the cap.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe src="https://streamable.com/m/rockies-city-connect-2-0-launch-video?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share" width="560" height="315"></iframe></figure>(Video courtesy of <a href="https://www.mlb.com/video/?q=Joey+Bart&amp;qt=FREETEXT">MLB.com</a>)<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Rockies will wear the new uniforms for the first time April 18 at home against the Washington Nationals, according to <a href="https://x.com/PatrickDLyons/status/1911089646760571214">Patrick Lyons of Rockies Insider</a>.Colorado released its original City Connect uniforms in 2022, with green and white jerseys also paying homage to the region's iconic mountain range.<figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/780253/cropped_GettyImages-1401276125.jpg?ts=1744474904" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/780253/w220xh124_GettyImages-1401276125.jpg?ts=1744474904 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/780253/w320xh180_GettyImages-1401276125.jpg?ts=1744474904 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/780253/w640xh360_GettyImages-1401276125.jpg?ts=1744474904 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/780253/w768xh432_GettyImages-1401276125.jpg?ts=1744474904 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/780253/w1080xh607_GettyImages-1401276125.jpg?ts=1744474904 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Dustin Bradford / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>

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The Houston Texans and defensive back Jalen Pitre agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth...

The Houston Texans and defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174044" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174044">Jalen Pitre</a> agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth roughly $39 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1910675547484532818">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.His deal includes over $29 million in guaranteed money, the most among nickel cornerbacks league-wide, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1910676827405967371">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.The 25-year-old was entering the final year of his rookie contract. The Texans drafted Pitre in the second round in 2022.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pitre began his career as a starting safety in Houston but switched to the nickel position ahead of the 2024 campaign. He just completed his third season with the Texans, which ended early after he suffered a torn pectoral muscle that required surgery.Pitre tallied 65 total tackles, eight passes defended, and one interception in 12 games last season.He led the Texans with 147 combined tackles and five interceptions as a rookie in 2022. Pitre hasn't matched those totals since.Houston previously locked up star corner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173988" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173988">Derek Stingley Jr.</a> on an extension that reportedly made him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Pitre, Stingley, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199786" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199786">Kamari Lassiter</a> form one of the NFL's best young cornerback groups.The Texans also traded for safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104127" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104127">C.J. Gardner-Johnson</a> this offseason, fresh off his Super Bowl win with the Philadelphia Eagles.Houston won the AFC South and advanced to the divisional round of the playoffs the last two seasons.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 10: Safety Jalen Pitre #5 of the Houston Texans celebrates during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is using his doubters as motivation while he recovers...

Cleveland Browns quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/84667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/84667">Deshaun Watson</a> is using his doubters as motivation while he recovers from a torn Achilles."Everyone is doubting me," Watson said in a video posted to his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIMuiZBR8dC/?hl=en">Instagram</a>. "Everyone don't believe in me; everyone don't think that I can get back to where I was. But I know, and I believe the work that I put in, that I believe in myself. The peace that I've been channelling these last couple of months. I know I'm gonna be way better than before."Watson added he feels like his "back is against the wall" and has nothing to lose.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old passer reruptured his Achilles in January after originally sustaining the injury last October. He's set to miss significant time in 2025, if not the entire campaign.Browns owner Jimmy Haslam recently <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3255032" href="https://thescore.com/news/3255032">admitted</a> that acquiring Watson in 2022 was a mistake, describing it as "a big swing and miss."Cleveland restructured his deal this offseason to get under the salary cap, reducing Watson's cap hit for 2025 by pushing money into future seasons. He's set to earn $46 million in each of the next two campaigns, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/deshaun-watson/5596">Over the Cap</a>. Watson originally signed a five-year, $230-million contract in 2022.The former Houston Texans signal-caller has appeared in just 19 games for the Browns over three campaigns due to injury and suspension. He's gone 9-10, including a 1-6 mark last season.Cleveland <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3264141" href="https://thescore.com/news/3264141">brought back</a> veteran quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a> on a one-year deal this week after acquiring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173994" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173994">Kenny Pickett</a> from the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this offseason.The Browns also hold the second overall pick in this month's NFL draft and could use it to select a quarterback.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns reacts during player introductions prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is looking to use his legs more in 2025 with his knee ...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97952" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97952">Kyler Murray</a> is looking to use his legs more in 2025 with his knee injury fully in the rearview mirror."I don't want to get too scheme-based about it, but I do feel like I have to run more next year," Murray told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/mxcLdwciVgs">PHNX Sports</a>. "I'm open to running more next year just because it's such a weapon."Murray tore his ACL late in the 2022 season, which set him back to start the 2023 campaign. The 27-year-old says he felt the lingering effects early on last season but is fully comfortable entering 2025.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"They say the Year 2 (post-injury) is the best year, and honestly, how I feel right now is as if it never happened," Murray said. "Talking to (offensive coordinator) Drew (Petzing) and (quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork), feeling like going into this year, I'll be able to do whatever I want to do."Murray had a career-low 4.6 rushing attempts per game last season but averaged a career-best 7.3 yards per rush and scored five touchdowns on the ground. He had the eighth-most rushing attempts among quarterbacks in 2024 with 78, per <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-qb-rushing-attempts-2024">StatMuse</a>.Murray's best rushing season came in 2020 when he totaled 819 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns on 8.3 attempts per contest.Now that he's healthy, Murray wants to emulate the impact that league MVPs <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/97162" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/97162">Lamar Jackson</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94699" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94699">Josh Allen</a> have with their legs, including making off-script plays."We're a very good rushing team, which is a great thing," Murray said. "But when Lamar hands the ball off, everybody is like, 'Ahh' like you can relax. Josh hands the ball off, 'Ahh.' You know what I mean? ... I think where we get better is making things happen outside the pocket when plays break down."Arizona was 6-4 midway through November last season but lost three straight games to drop out of playoff contention. The Cardinals finished the year 8-9 and have only made the postseason once (2021) since drafting Murray first overall in 2019.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 05: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals scrambles with the football against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on January 05, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.