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Titans remain undecided at No. 1, not rushing decision

Titans coach Brian Callahan claimed the franchise is undecided on plans for the No. 1 overall pick in the draft and insists Tennessee is open to trade offers less than a month before their selection is made.

Callahan pointed to plans on the team calendar for the Colorado pro day, where they'll finalize assessments of wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter and quarterback Shedeur Sanders as part of the final phase of their draft process.

"We're going to do our due diligence," Callahan said Monday at the NFL's annual spring meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. "Whatever we're doing doesn't have to do with any specific player. I wouldn't say it precludes anybody. We're just making sure the process is done the right way."

Miami quarterback Cam Ward is considered the most likely option for the Titans. Callahan, entering his second season with the Titans, was with the Cincinnati Bengals when the franchise picked Joe Burrow first overall in 2020.

"We're open to everything at this point," Callahan said. "If it's something you feel is beyond the value you ever thought you could get that's one thing. But you also have to look at what a potential quarterback could look like. Those guys, to me, are priceless."

Ward's pro day was his third known gathering with Titans' officials, who also met with him at the NFL Scouting Combine in February and hosted him in Nashville in March. Callahan said they've also scheduled another video call with Ward to exhaust all available options.

Even with Colorado's pro day ahead on Friday, general manager Mike Borgonzi disclosed at the combine that the Titans had already set their draft board with "only small moves" up or down likely because of the amount of film study and research the scouting staff had done on the class.

Borgonzi, groomed by the Chiefs the past 15 years and part of the organization when Patrick Mahomes was selected, spoke highly of Ward and Hunter. He has not indicated the door is closed on holdover quarterback Will Levis. However, Callahan and Borgonzi have been careful not to commit to Levis, either.

The head coach and GM were part of the Titans' contingent that also included offensive coordinator Nick Holz at Ward's pro day.

Ravens plan to make Lamar Jackson NFL's highest-paid player

Lamar Jackson could be back at the front of the line as the NFL's highest-paid player soon, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Monday.

Harbaugh said at the NFL annual spring meeting that Baltimore is in discussions with Jackson, who signed a five-year, $260 million contract in 2023. That fully guaranteed deal has salary-cap figures of $74.65 million in 2026 and 2027, and it's possible the two sides are eyeing the deal Bills quarterback Josh Allen signed as a benchmark.

"The value is the top," Harbaugh said. "When Lamar gets paid, he's going to be the highest-paid player in football, just like he was last time. I think every contract he signs till he decides to hang up his cleats, he's going to be that guy."

Jackson, 28, is a two-time NFL MVP and finished second to Allen in the 2024 MVP voting by a margin of four first-place votes. It was the tightest MVP vote since 2003, when Peyton Manning and Steve McNair were named co-MVP.

Allen signed a $330 million deal with $250 million in guarantees. His annual average salary of $55 million is equal to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Packers quarterback Jordan Love. Dak Prescott's contract in Dallas averages $60 million per year.

At the moment, Jackson is ninth in the NFL in AAV at $52 million. Addressing his contract opens the Ravens to be able to do business with other soon-to-be free agents. Safety Kyle Hamilton and tight ends Isaiah Likely and Mark Andrews are high on that list.

"There's been conversations about that internally, I know. How far along that is or whatever, I don't know," Harbaugh said of the potential timing of Jackson's new contract. "That's going to continue to have to be addressed, really with all those guys. You have to manage that dance, the salary-cap dance. Lamar is the main part of that because he's the franchise player. That's a possibility, I think. Sooner or later, definitely it's going to have to happen."

Steelers keeping QB options open, with or without Aaron Rodgers

The Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback position is a work in progress, and coach Mike Tomlin said that signing Aaron Rodgers, the most prominent free agent in a thin market, is only one possible option.

The Steelers met with the 41-year-old Rodgers, a four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, on March 21 for a reported six hours. Tomlin met with media for the first time since then on Sunday at the NFL's annual meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Tomlin called it "a really good day" spent with a player he has known for some time. As far as a timetable, however, the coach said there's no deadline for Rodgers to work out a deal with the Steelers from the team's perspective.

"I really wanted to spend more of our time just getting to know him better, and things that he values as a player and a man, and what he might be looking for with his next stop," Tomlin said. "I don't know that we've approached it from a deadline perspective. Certainly, as I mentioned, you'd like to have settled circumstances, but deadlines can often bring that to a head."

Tomlin called free agency a process, which has led Pittsburgh to bring back former Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, who played last season with Tennessee, and another veteran, former Miami Dolphin Skylar Thompson.

The Steelers' 2024 quarterback room has emptied, as Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were on one-year deals as they split starts, and Kyle Allen was a reserve. Wilson signed with the New York Giants and Fields went to Rodgers' former team, the New York Jets. Allen signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions. The high turnover at the QB position has gone on for two seasons.

"Oftentimes, I say ‘Two is a pattern.' It's a cliche that I use in coaching, but I don't know that I'm alarmed by that as it pertains to this discussion," Tomlin said. "We're just simply trying to put together the very best team that we can put together for 2025. Last year, we had a group in that room that were on one-year deals, and so the possibility of what we're doing right now was a real thing. But that's just one isolated scenario. If we're having similar conversations next year at this time, it's probably more of a discussion for us."

Tomlin is not glossing over the addition of Rudolph, 29, as a potential starter, as he was signed to a two-year contract.

"We're optimistic about the room that we're constructing. Obviously, we're excited about having Mason Rudolph back," Tomlin said. "But certainly we're going to continue to explore all our options in terms of rounding that room out."

That includes adding another free agent or selecting a QB in the draft. Rodgers, who was released by the Jets on March 12 and has not said whether he wants to continue playing, has the decided edge in experience.

He passed for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2024, returning from a season-ending Achilles injury suffered in his first game with the Jets in September 2023.

The 10-time Pro Bowl selection ranks fifth in league history in touchdown passes (503) and seventh in passing yards (62,952).

"We're still evaluating the acquisition of a guy at that position, whether it's free agency and/or the draft, and so we're doing our due diligence, communicating with some free agents, also preparing for the draft," Tomlin said. "(GM) Omar (Khan) and I just got off on a nice tour here last week where we were at Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas, for example, our last three trips. I think all three of those institutions have quarterbacks that are draft-eligible, and so it's been a good process for us."

Jets name Fields QB1: ‘We believe in Justin’

There will be no debate in the New York Jets' quarterback room entering the 2025 season: The newly signed Justin Fields is their expected starter.

"We believe Justin is the starter," new Jets general manager Darren Mougey told reporters at the annual league meetings on Sunday. "We believe in Justin. We believe we can win with Justin, so we're excited about Justin."

In moving on from Aaron Rodgers, the Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40 million contract with $30 million guaranteed after he spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears (2021-23) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2024).

Though this will be Fields' third attempt to establish himself as a franchise quarterback, Mougey projects a specific path for the 26-year-old, citing recent turnarounds by Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold elsewhere in the league.

"We have seen some of that as of late and it did (play a factor) as we went through the process, and we think we could have the same" with Fields, Mougey said.

Fields showed flashes for the Steelers when he began the season as their starter while Russell Wilson rehabbed a calf injury. He went 4-2 in six starts and finished the season with 1,106 passing yards, five touchdowns and just one interception along with 289 rushing yards and five rushing TDs in 10 games.

"You saw it last year," Mougey said. "He was 4-2 as the starter and probably had some of the best quarterback play of his career. We're going to do everything to support him when he gets here."

Overall, Fields has a 14-30 record as a starter.

The Jets' other options on the roster were journeyman Tyrod Taylor, 2024 fifth-round draft pick Jordan Travis and Adrian Martinez.

Mougey was hired this offseason to replace Joe Douglas, while head coach Aaron Glenn was tapped to take over for Robert Saleh. Both Saleh and Douglas were fired during a dreadful 5-12 season that saw the Jets and Rodgers fall flat despite playoff aspirations.

Report: 49ers unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk before bonus due

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to remain with the team on Tuesday, which grants him a $22.85 million bonus, ESPN reported.

Per the report, Aiyuk is not expected to be traded before Tuesday. He will remain with San Francisco for the 2025 season once the bonus has been paid.

The 49ers traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders on March 1 in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick.

Aiyuk, 27, recorded 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns in seven games before his season ended after sustaining an ACL and MCL injury in his right knee against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 20.

A second-team All-Pro selection in 2023, Aiyuk staged an offseason holdout before accepting a four-year, $120 million contract extension in late August.

Aiyuk has 294 receptions for 4,305 yards and 25 touchdowns in 69 career games (67 starts) since the 49ers selected him with the 25th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Bills, CB Christian Benford reach 4-year, $76M extension

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford reached agreement on a four-year, $76 million extension, his agents told multiple media outlets on Saturday.

Benford, 24, was entering the final season of his rookie deal. He is now under contract through the 2029 campaign.

The Bills have been busy with contract extensions, including NFL MVP Josh Allen (six years, $330 million), defensive end Greg Rousseau (four years, $80 million), wide receiver Khalil Shakir (four years, $53 million) and linebacker Terrel Bernard (four years, $42 million).

Benford recorded 64 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and a sack in 15 games (all starts) last season.

He has 142 tackles, five interceptions, four forced fumbles and one sack in 39 career games (34 starts) since being selected by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Report: Cowboys star Micah Parsons seeks $200M extension

Cowboys All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons is seeking a $200 million contract extension, The Dallas Morning News reported.

That total would serve as the largest deal ever for a non-quarterback in NFL history.

Conversations between Parsons' representation and members of the Cowboys' front office were conducted at the NFL Scouting Combine in late February. It's been quiet on the front since then, per the report.

Sizable contracts for non-quarterbacks are nothing new this offseason.

Las Vegas Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million deal, only to be trumped by Cleveland Browns standout defensive end Myles Garrett inking a four-year, $160 million. Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase reeled in a four-year, $161 million pact.

Those contracts are the largest in terms of annual average value for a non-quarterback.

Parsons, 25, recorded 12 sacks, 43 tackles and two forced fumbles in 13 games (all starts) last season.

A Pro Bowl selection in each of his first four seasons in the league, Parsons has totaled 256 tackles (63 for loss), 112 quarterback hits, 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 63 career games (all starts).

Ravens, John Harbaugh agree to 3-year contract extension

Baltimore's John Harbaugh, the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL, has agreed to a three-year extension that will keep him at the helm for the Ravens through 2028.

Harbaugh, 62, guided the Ravens to the NFL title in 2012 but has since fallen short of a return to the Super Bowl. Baltimore has reached the postseason in six of the last seven seasons but has advanced to the AFC title game just once, losing 17-10 to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023.

Since Harbaugh took over in Baltimore in 2008, the Ravens are 172-104 in the regular season with six division titles, but they are 13-11 in the playoffs. Four of those wins came in the Super Bowl title run in 2012.

Baltimore won the AFC North last season, going 12-5 in the regular season before defeating the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round of the playoffs. The Ravens, though, fell 27-25 to the host Buffalo Bills in the division round.

WR Stefon Diggs joins Patriots, vows he's 'going to be productive'

The New England Patriots officially added veteran free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday, with multiple outlets reporting the deal at three years and $69 million, including $26 million guaranteed.

Diggs is a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection, who becomes a key weapon for Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Since entering the league in 2015, Diggs is third in receptions (857), trailing only Travis Kelce (939) and Davante Adams (919). From 2018 to 2023, he posted six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.

Diggs had 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns for the Buffalo Bills in 2023 while playing with quarterback Josh Allen. Last offseason, he was traded to the Houston Texans.

"I'm excited and really look forward to it," Diggs said of playing with Maye. "It's crazy because when you ask around ... people say through the grapevine that he acts a lot like Josh. That was my guy, so I look forward to meeting him and connecting with him."

The 31-year-old got off to a fast start in Houston with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. However, his season was cut short, when he tore his ACL in Week 8.

"I'm really looking forward to putting my best foot in front of me," Diggs said. "I would've been on pace to have another 1,000-yard season and 100 catches (in 2024) if I didn't get banged up. If you're doing the math right, I'm going to be productive."

New England's offense finished last in passing yards last season with 2,995.

Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja'Whaun Bentley

Reports: Patriots to release LB Ja'Whaun Bentley

The New England Patriots plan to release starting linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

Bentley appeared to confirm the reports on social media, writing "New England!! Thank You for Everything!! It's Been a Blessing."

A three-time captain, Bentley played in just two games last season after sustaining a torn left pectoral muscle.

Bentley, 28, recorded triple-digit tackle totals in his previous three seasons with the team.

A Super Bowl champion with New England, Bentley totaled 509 tackles, 10.5 sacks and four forced fumbles in 83 career games (68 starts). He was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft of Purdue.

Bentley was scheduled to earn a $4.35 million base salary this season.

Report: NFL insider Peter Schrager in 'serious' ESPN talks

Report: NFL insider Peter Schrager in 'serious' ESPN talks

NFL insider Peter Schrager is in "serious talks" with ESPN about joining the network, according to a report by Front Office Sports.

Schrager is well known for his role as the co-host of "Good Morning Football" on the NFL Network along with his pre-game and sideline work for Fox Sports' NFL broadcasts. Although a source told FOS a deal with ESPN has not been finalized, "it's likely" that he will make the move.

If so, the 42-year-old Schrager is expected to contribute to numerous programs across the network, including "NFL Live," Stephen A. Smith's "First Take" and "Get Up" with Mike Greenberg. If a deal is finalized in time, he could also contribute to ESPN's coverage of next month's NFL draft.

Whether Schrager would also bring his podcast "The Season" with him has yet to be determined, according to the report.

Schrager began his career writing for ESPN.com before joining FoxSports.com and steadily expanding his role as an NFL insider to include "Good Morning Football." He has also authored two books: "Strength of a Champion" with former NFL linebacker O.J. Brigance, and the New York Times best seller "Out of the Blue" with former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz.

Report: WR Hunter Renfrow eyes return, visits Raiders

Report: WR Hunter Renfrow eyes return, visits Raiders

Former Las Vegas Raiders wideout Hunter Renfrow is eyeing a comeback and visiting his old team on Friday, NFL Network reported.

Renfrow, 29, was out of the NFL last season after being released by the Raiders on March 13, 2024.

He made the Pro Bowl with 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021 but played a diminished role the next two seasons with a combined 61 catches for 585 yards in 27 games.

Renfrow has 269 catches for 2,884 yards and 17 TDs in 73 games (23 starts) since the Raiders drafted him in the fifth round in 2019.

The South Carolina native visited the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday.

Report: Bucs re-sign DL Eric Banks to one-year deal

Report: Bucs re-sign DL Eric Banks to one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive lineman Eric Banks to a one-year, $1.03 million deal Friday, Fox Sports reported.

Banks played for the Arizona Cardinals from 2022-23 before missing the entire 2024 season with a torn triceps.

Banks, 27, has recorded four tackles in six games (zero starts) with the Los Angeles Chargers (2021) and Arizona.

Report: Eagles signing OL Matt Pryor

Report: Eagles signing OL Matt Pryor

Offensive lineman Matt Pryor reportedly will be making a second stint with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Per the Philadelphia Inquirer, Pryor agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the team that selected him in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Pryor, 30, could be in play for the Eagles' right guard position after Mekhi Becton departed for the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason.

Pryor played in 27 games (10 starts) over three seasons with the Eagles (2018-20) before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 2021. He also played with the San Francisco 49ers and Bears, appearing in all 17 games (15 starts) with Chicago in 2024.

He has played in 92 games (39 starts) in his NFL career.

WR Josh Reynolds joins Jets, reunites with OC Tanner Engstrand

WR Josh Reynolds joins Jets, reunites with OC Tanner Engstrand

The New York Jets signed free agent wide receiver Josh Reynolds to a contract on Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, however NFL Network reported it was a one-year contract worth up to $5 million.

Reynolds, 30, will be reunited with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who was the offensive quality control/passing game coordinator with Detroit while the wideout was with the Lions from 2021-23.

Reynolds had 13 catches for 194 yards and one touchdown in nine games (two starts) last season split between the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars.

He has 233 receptions for 3,127 yards and 20 touchdowns in 116 career games (55 starts) with the Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Lions, Broncos and Jaguars. He was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Abdul Carter not working out at Penn State's pro day

Abdul Carter not working out at Penn State's pro day

Pass rusher Abdul Carter will not participate in Penn State's pro day on Friday, his agent confirmed Thursday.

Carter, likely the first defensive player selected in next month's NFL Draft, still is recovering from an injury.

"He is still finishing up rehab on the shoulder injury he had from the Boise State game," agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN. "He may still do a workout for teams sometime in mid-April."

In addition to the shoulder injury sustained in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Dec. 31, tests at the NFL Scouting Combine last month revealed a stress reaction in his right foot. He opted against surgery for the foot injury.

A consensus All-America selection and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, Carter had 68 tackles, including 23.5 for loss to lead the FBS, plus 12 sacks and two forced fumbles in 16 games.

Carter, a former linebacker who moved this season to defensive end, had 172 career tackles -- 41 for loss -- along with 23 sacks and five forced fumbles in 42 games for Penn State the past three seasons.

Carter has visited with the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns, who hold the top two picks, respectively, in the April 24-26 draft. He met with the New York Giants, owners of the No. 3 pick, at the Combine.

CBS moves J.J. Watt from studio to game analyst

CBS moves J.J. Watt from studio to game analyst

Following two seasons as an NFL studio analyst for CBS, J.J. Watt will be the color commentator on the network's No. 2 game-day booth pairing in 2025.

CBS announced Wednesday that Watt will team with Ian Eagle.

Charles Davis, who had partnered with Eagle, will remain part of CBS' NFL roster in 2025 before taking over in 2026 for the network's top college football analyst, Gary Danielson, who is retiring after the upcoming season.

Watt, 36, was a five-time All-Pro in a 12-season NFL career with the Houston Texans (2011-20) and the Arizona Cardinals (2021-22).

"There is nothing better than the energy and excitement of being in the stadium on game day in the NFL," Watt said in a statement. "I couldn't pass up the opportunity to return to that atmosphere each week, working with one of the best in Ian. While I certainly miss delivering hits on the field, it will be nice to leave the stadium without taking any, unless Ian decides to try something crazy."

CBS Sports President and CEO David Berson said in a statement. "JJ is one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL, and a future Hall of Famer. Over the last two years -- as a studio analyst and on social media -- he's connected with fans through his passion, insight and desire to truly have fun. We can't wait for him to now entertain viewers as a game analyst. Listening to JJ and Ian together each week will be a real treat for NFL fans."

Danielson, 73, is heading into his 36th season as an announcer, his 20th with CBS. This year, he will be teamed with Brad Nessler and reporter Jenny Dell.

"I have had the greatest seat in the house for 36 years and have loved every minute of it," Danielson said in a statement. "I have discussed the timing of this moment with CBS Sports leadership over the past few years and we felt it was important I remained with the team during our transition to the Big Ten.

"As we enter our second full season of Big Ten football and my 20th at CBS Sports, the timing just feels right. I have so much respect for Charles Davis as both a person and an analyst. He is going to shine in this role and fit so well with this team."

Danielson was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions (1976-78, 1980-84) and the Cleveland Browns (1985, 1987-88) after playing for Purdue.

New Giants QB Russell Wilson: 'I expect to be the starter'

New Giants QB Russell Wilson: 'I expect to be the starter'

The New York Giants introduced newly signed quarterback Russell Wilson on Wednesday, who reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with incentives.

Wilson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his era. He is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion (XLVIII).

The veteran quarterback will look to reenergize the Giants, who are coming off a 3-14 campaign, a record that doesn't seem to concern Wilson.

"I love adversity. I love challenges. I love the underdog mentality," Wilson told reporters Wednesday. "Maybe it's being 5-foot-11 and people telling you you can't do something... Being in New York, it's an exciting place to play. It's a place that wants to win, it's a place that knows how to win and has won before."

He will join fellow free-agent addition Jameis Winston on the roster. The franchise still has at least one major move to make, holding the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which could be a quarterback.

When asked about competition for the starting QB role, Wilson said, "I expect to be the starter, and come in here ready to rock and roll every day, to be able to lead. I think this team is really looking for someone to lead them every day, in terms of the process in the offseason, during the season, our habits and our thought processes and how we create a great winning culture."

ESPN reported Wednesday that Wilson's deal for $10.5 million has a complicated incentive package that would bring him another $7.5 million in playing-time, performance and playoff incentives plus up to $3 million related to wins and percentage of plays made.

After spending nine years with the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos in a blockbuster deal in 2022. After an underwhelming two-year tenure, he was released in 2024 and signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last season, Wilson got back on track, throwing for 2,382 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 11 games, guiding the Steelers to a 6-5 record in those contests. He also rushed 155 yards and two touchdowns. The signal caller earned his first Pro Bowl nod since 2021.

Wilson started for the Steelers' AFC wild-card loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but he put up strong numbers, completing 20 out of 29 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The Steelers mustered only 29 total rushing yards in the game.

The Giants reportedly had interest in four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers, who remains unsigned.

Titans sign QB Tim Boyle

Titans sign QB Tim Boyle

The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran quarterback Tim Boyle, the team announced Wednesday.

Boyle, 30, has played parts of six seasons for six teams, most recently for the New York Giants.

After seeing action in two games for the Miami Dolphins last season, Boyle signed with the Giants in November, bouncing between the practice squad and active roster before replacing an injured Tommy DeVito in a Dec. 15 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

In two games with the Dolphins and one for the Giants, Boyle went a combined 27-of-50 passing for 276 yards, one TD and one pick.

Boyle has passed for 1,210 yards and five TDs against 13 interceptions in 23 career games (five starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2019-20), Detroit Lions (2021), Chicago Bears (2022), New York Jets (2023), Dolphins and Giants.

Boyle will compete for playing time on the Titans with fellow quarterbacks Will Levis and Brandon Allen.

NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes

NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes

The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review and kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week along with several team proposals, including eliminating the tush push.

The committee announced a proposal Wednesday that would expand the reach of instant replay to overrule on-field calls on issues such as facemask penalties, horse-collar tackles among others.

The proposed change would allow instant replay to "advise the on-field officials on specific, objective aspects of a play and/or to address game administration issues when clear and obvious video evidence is present."

Among several proposals to kicking rules, the committee proposed enshrining the dynamic kickoff rule that was in a trial period last season.

Another proposal would let teams declare an onside kick at any time in a game as long as the kicking team is trailing, instead of restricting onside kicks to the fourth quarter.

The committee also wants to move touchbacks to the 35-yard line "if the ball lands in the end zone and is downed in the end zone by the receiving team or goes out of bounds behind the receiving team's goal line." This proposal is intended to generate more returns by incentivizing teams to go for shorter kicks without increasing injury risks.

The committee released the proposed changes on Wednesday, a week after NFL teams made their own proposals.

The competition committee's proposals will be voted on when NFL owners meet on March 30-April 2 in West Palm Beach, Fla. Proposals require the approval of at least 24 of the 32 teams.

Wednesday's committee proposals will be voted on alongside three team proposals:

--The Green Bay Packers requested to ban the "tush push" short-yardage play commonly used by the Philadelphia Eagles.

--The Eagles proposed giving both teams a guaranteed possession in overtime during the regular season, aligning with the current playoff rules.

--The Detroit Lions proposed that playoff seeding should be based on record -- regardless of division honors. That would also mean that winning a division title would not guarantee a home game in the wild-card round.

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