Jadeveon Clowney Interested In Ravens
Despite sitting on the free agent market until mid-September last season, edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney emerged as a rare bright spot on a porous Cowboys defense. Playing on a one-year, $3.5MM deal, Clowney notched 41 tackles (12 TFL), 8.5 sacks and four passes defensed in 13 games.
A return to Dallas looked like a strong possibility toward the end of the season, but it may not be in the cards after the hiring of new defensive coordinator Christian Parker. As things stand, the Cowboys do not see Clowney as the right fit in Parker’s system, Clarence Hill Jr. of All City DLLS reports.
If the 33-year-old Clowney signs elsewhere, he could join his eighth team ahead of his 13th season. Along with the Cowboys, the 2014 No. 1 overall pick has spent time with the Texans, Seahawks, Titans, Browns, Ravens and Panthers. In 2023, his only year in Baltimore, Clowney put together his lone 17-game campaign and tied a career high with 9.5 sacks. Three years later, Clowney would be willing to rejoin the Ravens.
“They got a lot of good guys that I can relate to in that locker room,” he told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2. “I’ll definitely be open to going back to Baltimore, playing with Lamar Jackson now. It was a great time for me.”
It is unclear if the Ravens are interested in Clowney, especially after replacing former head coach John Harbaugh with Jesse Minter. But the Ravens have emphasized upgrading their pass rush this offseason, and Clowney is among the top choices left in free agency. After a blockbuster Maxx Crosby trade with the Raiders collapsed, the Ravens pivoted to free agent Trey Hendrickson on a four-year, $112MM agreement. General manager Eric DeCosta has insisted (to much outside skepticism) Baltimore wanted both Crosby and Hendrickson. Meanwhile, Dre’Mont Jones left for the Patriots in free agency, and Kyle Van Noy remains unsigned.
As of now, Tavius Robinson, 2025 second-round pick Mike Green and 2024 third-rounder Adisa Isaac are the Ravens’ main complements to Hendrickson. Considering Baltimore has 11 picks, including No. 14 overall, it would not be a surprise to see DeCosta add at least one pass rusher in the draft. The Ravens also have $29.54MM in cap space, giving them ample room to pay Clowney if they are interested in a reunion.
Bills, WR Brandin Cooks Engage In Talks
Nomadic wide receiver Brandin Cooks didn’t join the Bills until late November last year, but he may have made a strong enough impression to stick with the team in 2026. While Cooks is still unsigned, general manager Brandon Beane said the two sides have had conversations. Beane added that an answer on Cooks’ future might not come until after the draft, per Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News.
A veteran of six teams over a dozen years in the NFL, Cooks has piled up 734 catches, six 1,000-yard seasons and 60 receiving touchdowns since the Saints chose him 20th overall in 2024. Those are excellent numbers, though the 32-year-old’s production has slowed down significantly in recent seasons. In 15 touchdown-less games between Buffalo and New Orleans last year, Cooks caught just 24 passes for 279 yards.
Having been part of four trades, Cooks is tied for the most in league history in that category. The Saints tried to add to the total before last November’s trade deadline, though they were unable to find a taker. They wound up waiving Cooks a couple of weeks later. The receiver-needy Bills quickly added Cooks after he cleared waivers.
The 5-foot-10, 190-pound Cooks only caught five of 11 targets in five regular-season games with Buffalo. However, with 22.8 yards per catch, the speedster gave the Bills’ offense a much-needed field-stretching element. He added another five receptions for 78 yards in two playoff games, including a crucial 36-yard grab late in a 23-20 wild-card round win over the Jaguars.
Unfortunately for Cooks and the Bills, his inability to haul in a deep ball from Josh Allen in the divisional round will be the lasting memory of his season. With Buffalo and Denver tied at 30 in overtime, Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian wrestled away what would have been a 43-yard grab for Cooks and turned it into an interception. Had Cooks secured it, the Bills would have gone on to attempt the winning field goal. Instead, the Broncos took possession, drove for a 33-30 victory and advanced to the conference title game.
The Bills fired longtime head coach Sean McDermott after losing to the Broncos, but they stayed in-house with the promotion of offensive coordinator Joe Brady. Along with his familiarity with Brady, Cooks has past experience with new offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. Cooks played under Carmichael in New Orleans during his first three seasons, in which he surpassed the 1,000-yard mark twice. While that type of production is a pipe dream at this stage of Cooks’ career, he could still fight for a complementary role with the Bills or another team.
Buffalo made a major investment at receiver when it traded a second-round pick to the Bears for D.J. Moore last month, but there is still room for at least one more addition. If Beane doesn’t bring in anyone via the draft, it could increase Cooks’ chances of re-signing with the Bills.
Titans Sign RB Michael Carter
The Titans have made three signings, per reports from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Adam Schefter of ESPN: Running back Michael Carter and wide receivers K.J. Osborn and Lance McCutcheon have all inked deals with the team.
The 26-year-old Carter will reunite with head coach Robert Saleh, whom he played under in New York over his first two-plus NFL seasons. The Jets used a 2021 fourth-round pick on Carter, who had his most productive season as a rookie. Carter set career highs in carries (147), rushing yards (639) and touchdowns (four) over 14 games that year. He also chipped in 36 catches for 325 yards.
Carter started in 10 of 16 appearances in his second season, though he ran for just 402 yards on 114 attempts (3.5 YPC). The 5-foot-8, 201-pounder posted a personal-high 41 receptions, but with Breece Hall returning from a knee injury in 2003, Carter fell out of favor. The Jets cut him after he accrued a mere nine carries in eight games.
After the Jets moved on from Carter, he landed in Arizona and wound up spending the past two-plus years there. Carter did not take on a significant role, however, as he totaled only 149 carries, 613 yards (4.1 YPC) and two TDs in 22 games with the Cardinals.
Heading to Tennessee, Carter will join Tyjae Spears, Kalel Mullings and Julius Chestnut as backups behind Titans starter Tony Pollard. However, the Titans may soon make a much bigger addition to their backfield in Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love, whom they could draft fourth overall. Tennessee is considered a strong possibility to select Love, who visited the team last month.
Now 28, Osborn had a highly productive stretch as a Justin Jefferson complement in Minnesota from 2021-23. Osborn missed just one game in that span and averaged 53 catches, 615 catches and five TDs per season. But Osborn’s stock has plummeted since he combined for a meager seven receptions for 57 yards in eight games between New England and Washington in 2024. Osborn finished last season on the Falcons’ practice squad, but he did not get into a game.
McCutcheon, 27, was on and off the Titans’ taxi squad in 2025. After seeing no game action, McCutcheon announced his retirement earlier this offseason, per Rapoport. He has since had a change of heart, though, and will compete for a spot on the Titans’ roster. His only appearances came in 2022 as a member of the Rams, with whom he played 10 games and recorded 166 snaps (110 on special teams, 56 on offense). The former UDFA from Montana State has never caught a pass in the NFL.
Falcons To Re-Sign LB DeAngelo Malone
The Falcons are re-signing linebacker and special teams ace DeAngelo Malone to a one-year contract, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Malone, 26, has been a core special teams contributor in Atlanta for the last four years. Despite the team’s coaching change, he will return for a fifth season under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman.
Originally the 82nd overall pick in the 2022 draft, Malone appeared in 15 games as a rookie with exactly 216 snaps on defense and special teams. In his next three seasons, though, he played just 111 defensive snaps with a core role on special teams.
Malone’s special teams snap share stayed above 75% from 2023 to 2025. He appeared in every game in the first two seasons, but was limited to nine last year due to a broken ankle suffered in November. That was the first major injury and IR placement of his career. The Falcons were best-positioned to evaluate Malone’s rehab, and their decision to re-sign him indicates confidence in his recovery.
Malone did explore a move to another NFC South team. He recently visited the Buccaneers, who could stand to add special teams talent after uninspiring results last year. That meeting may very well have created some urgency in Atlanta to re-sign him rather than let him join a division rival.
Titans To Sign QB Hendon Hooker
The Titans are adding some quarterback depth behind Cam Ward. Former Lions third-round pick Hendon Hooker is headed to Tennessee, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Hooker, 28, was selected with the No. 68 pick in the 2023 draft after tearing his ACL in his final season at Tennessee. He spent most of his rookie season rehabbing in the hopes of taking over as Jared Goff‘s backup in 2024.
Hooker beat out Nate Sudfeld for Detroit’s QB2 job during training camp. He closed out three blowout wins – his only regular-season action to date – but the Lions reunited with Teddy Bridgewater in December as a more proven insurance policy in advance of the postseason. The move was indicative of the team’s lack of confidence on Hooker if Goff were to miss any time.
The Lions put Hooker on notice by signing Kyle Allen to compete for the backup gig last spring. During training camp, head coach Dan Campbell made it clear that Hooker had not developed in Detroit as the team hoped. That foreshadowed his release during roster cut-downs after a rough preseason that featured five turnovers, 4.7 yards per attempt, and a 55% completion rate.
Hooker spent time with the Panthers and Jets last season as they contended with injuries in their quarterback rooms, though he did not appear in a game. Now, he returns to the state in which he played college ball, though his new team is located in Nashville, not Knoxville.
The Titans already have Mitchell Trubisky and Will Levis as depth behind Ward. Trubisky is clearly the backup after signing a two-year deal with $6.8MM guaranteed. That will leave Levis as Hooker’s competition for a back-end roster or practice squad spot.
Levis is in the final year of his rookie contract. He struggled mightily in his first two seasons and missed last season due to a summer injury. Journeyman Brandon Allen was tapped for the 49 snaps Ward missed as a rookie. The addition of Hooker suggests that the Titans are open to moving on from Levis, a second-round pick made by since-fired GM Ran Carthon. Trade rumors followed Levis around the 2025 draft; it is quite possible they reemerge this month, though the former No. 33 overall pick has certainly lost value since his rookie season.
Bo Nix Recovery Timetable Ahead Of Schedule; OTAs Return Expected
Dealt one of the tougher blows in recent playoff history, the Broncos saw their chances at a Super Bowl LX berth lessened by Bo Nix‘s ankle fracture. But the organization is not concerned about its starting quarterback’s long-term health.
Nix is viewed as ahead of schedule in his recovery from the injury, Broncos GM George Paton said (via 9News’ Mike Klis). The third-year QB is expected to be full go by the time the Broncos’ offseason program begins in early May, Klis notes. CEO Greg Penner also proclaimed Nix ahead of schedule this week at the league meetings. The 25-year-old passer has been on track for an OTAs return since January.
This is a critical year for the Broncos, whose extension window with Nix opens in 2027. The team saw a prime opportunity to book a Super Bowl berth go by the wayside when it was revealed following an overtime divisional-round win Nix would be out the rest of the way because of the ankle injury suffered on an OT designed run. Jarrett Stidham enjoyed moments early in the AFC title game, but a costly fumble preceded a blinding snowstorm, limiting the backup in a 10-7 Patriots road win.
Nix’s injury had moved the point spread considerably, making the Pats favorites in Denver. A notable back-and-forth between Nix and Sean Payton — regarding information the coach shared about his passer’s injury past and whether he was predisposed to suffer an ankle malady — did commence, but the Broncos have QB certainty for the first time since Peyton Manning‘s retirement.
An unusual rumor did surface Wednesday morning, with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio indicating Aaron Rodgers was on the radar to visit the Broncos due in part to potential concerns Nix will not be 100% by Week 1. This would be a wildly unexpected turn of events based on a number of factors, and Klis was quick to shoot down the prospect of the 42-year-old quarterback being under consideration. NFL insider Jordan Schultz added Nix is not expected to have any limitations when the Broncos’ offseason program begins. Nix had not missed a start in his NFL career until January’s AFC championship game.
The Broncos were certainly interested in Rodgers in 2021, as the then-reigning MVP’s standoff with the Packers soon placed Denver as the most likely destination in the event Green Bay caved to his aim of a trade. The Broncos also appeared to be waiting on Rodgers in 2022, when the Russell Wilson trade surfaced on the same day the Packers extended their longtime starter. But the successful Nix investment has created distance from this turbulent period in Broncos QB history.
Denver has its same quarterback room returning for 2026, with Stidham under contract for one more season and Sam Ehlinger re-signing on a one-year deal worth $2MM ($1MM guaranteed). No one other than the Steelers has been closely linked to Rodgers this offseason. The Steelers expect a Rodgers resolution by the draft.
Jaguars Discussing Extensions With Travon Walker, Parker Washington, Brenton Strange
The 2024 Jaguars offseason brought big-ticket extensions, while a reset of sorts occurred last year. As Jacksonville’s Liam Coen-James Gladstone regime moves through Year 2, however, some of Trent Baalke‘s draft choices are on the extension radar.
Edge rusher Travon Walker, wide receiver Parker Washington and tight end Brenton Strange have engaged in extension talks with the Jaguars, ESPN.com’s Michael DiRocco notes. These are being categorized as preliminary discussions, but it is certainly notable these players are under consideration to be paid by a regime that did not draft them. Gladstone said, via DiRocco, the team is “probably within striking distance to see things come to light” regarding such extensions.
While it is certainly not surprising to see Walker’s name here, the Jags overhauled their skill-position corps in 2025. The team released Evan Engram, Gabe Davis and Devin Duvernay while trading Christian Kirk to the Texans last year. Brian Thomas Jr. did not build on his strong rookie season, and trade acquisition Jakobi Meyers ended up being paid — at three years and $60MM. But Baalke-era picks Strange and Washington joined Meyers in making big impacts as Trevor Lawrence turned things around last season.
A 2023 sixth-round pick, Washington had worked as a Kirk replacement in the past. Last year brought a breakthrough, with Coen’s offense unlocking the Penn State product’s potential. Washington led the Jags with 847 receiving yards last season, totaling a career-high five touchdown grabs. The Jags have Meyers at $20MM per year to go with Lawrence’s $55MM-AAV deal, but they will see what it will take to keep Washington off the 2027 free agent market.
The 204-pound wide receiver certainly upped his stock in 2025, but the 2026 season should — in theory, at least — see a concerted effort to involve Thomas, especially now that Travis Hunter is shifting more to a cornerback role. Meyers also ignited the Jags’ offense following his midseason arrival, and the in-season extension reflects the Gladstone-Coen duo’s faith in his abilities moving forward. Washington continuing on his current pace, however, would make him one of the top 2027 WR free agents. The Jags have until next March to negotiate exclusively with him.
Strange took Engram’s spot as Jacksonville’s top receiving tight end last season, amassing 540 yards on 46 receptions. Strange averaged 11.7 yards per catch and smashed his previous yards-per-game best by producing his season yardage total in just 12 contests during an injury-shortened season. The Jags jettisoned Engram’s three-year, $41.25MM extension last March but are exploring what moving back into the upper-echelon TE market will cost.
The NFL currently features 14 tight ends earning at least $10MM per year. Strange will assuredly aim to join that club, and the former second-round pick — Washington’s teammate at Penn State — could up his price with a quality contract year.
Walker profiles as a 2027 franchise tag candidate. Tied to a fifth-year option salary of $15.2MM, the former No. 1 overall pick totaled 21.5 sacks from 2023-24 before tallying just 3.5 in 14 games last season. The Georgia alum posted fewer QB hits (13) and tackles for loss (eight) compared to his 2023 or ’24 totals; his 19 pressures tied for 66th. Josh Hines-Allen, who finished fifth in pressures (with 46) last season, received the tag after playing out his fifth-year option season. The Baalke regime extended him on a five-year, $141.25MM deal.
With the cap rising by nearly $50MM since that contract was finalized, Walker’s camp will likely set a higher price. But he is not coming off an especially impressive season. Still, the longtime Hines-Allen sidekick would be one of the 2027 market’s top prizes were he to make it there. We are a long way away from that, and the tag serves as a mechanism for the Jags to impede that path. Walker, whom Baalke drafted ahead of All-Pro Aidan Hutchinson, will not turn 26 until December. That stands to strengthen his leverage in extension talks.
Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam Addresses Deshaun Watson’s Starting Potential
The Deshaun Watson era has not gone according to plan in Cleveland, to say the very least. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has gone as far as publicly calling the Watson acquisition a “big swing-and-miss.” 
During his latest media appearance, however, Haslam struck a different tone regarding the team’s quarterback situation. Haslam spoke with reporters at the league meeting, leaving the door open to Watson returning to the QB1 gig for 2026. Having healed from two Achilles tears, the former Texans Pro Bowler is positioned to compete with Shedeur Sanders for the starting spot.
“Deshaun has a great chance, fresh start, offensive-minded coach, who has in his past been able to work with all kinds of different quarterbacks and make them successful,” Haslam said (via ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi). “So, Deshaun has a great chance to do that now. We talked to him the other day, he said he weighs the [least] he has in several years… Let’s see what Deshaun can do. We’re all excited.”
Earlier this month, the Browns continued their annual tradition of restructuring Watson’s fully guaranteed contract. The 30-year-old’s cap hit for this season was reduced once more as a result, but a dead money charge of $86.2MM looms. Cleveland is in position to make Watson a post-June 1 release next spring, spreading that money out across the 2027 and ’28 seasons. In the meantime, he will look to post a healthy campaign and at least provide some value to the Browns.
Due to injuries and the personal conduct suspension which began his Browns tenure, Watson has only played 19 games with his second career team. That figure could increase depending on how things play out in training camp. Sanders took over the QB1 role late in his rookie season, and he and fellow 2025 draftee Dillon Gabriel are on the roster at this point. Another passer could be added during April’s draft, something which could leave Cleveland with a logjam under center for the second summer in a row.
Across the board, Watson’s production in Cleveland has fallen well short of his peak years in Houston. The former first-rounder will not be expected to return to his previous form in 2026 provided he finds himself on the field, given his missed time and struggles to date as a member of the Browns. Nevertheless, the potential for a return to starting duties will be something to monitor through the summer.
Mutual Interest Between WR Odell Beckham Jr., Giants?
Odell Beckham Jr.‘s recent showing at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic led to some speculation that he could make an NFL comeback. The WR’s apparent interest in returning to the NFL was reciprocated by some anonymous suitors, as OBJ’s performance generated some “renewed interest.”
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One of those potential suitors could be one of Beckham’s former teams. While John Harbaugh wouldn’t definitively say if the Giants have interest in the veteran wideout, the new head coach did admit he’d at least consider the possibility.
“The obvious answer would be you look at every option,” Harbaugh said (via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan). “And if Odell is an option, we’ll be looking at him for sure.”
In addition to OBJ’s standout stint with the Giants, he also has familiarity with the franchise’s new decision maker. The WR played under Harbaugh in Baltimore during the 2023 campaign, when he hauled in 35 catches for 565 yards. Harbaugh acknowledged that he remains in contact with the free agent wideout.
“He and I do talk. We do text,” Harbaugh said. “We’ve maintained a really great relationship. He’s one of my very favorite people in the world. It’s not like you don’t talk to guys on things like that. And certainly we have.”
To add fuel to the fire, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports that the receiver was spotted chatting with Harbaugh at the hotel that’s hosting the ongoing owners meetings. Raanan notes that the two sides were indeed discussing a potential role in New York.
While OBJ’s performance in a flag football game may have raised some eyebrows, it’s uncertain if that showing would translate to the NFL. After all, the 33-year-old has been limited to only nine games over the past two years, with his stint in Miami in 2024 ending with him hauling in only nine catches for 55 yards. He was hit with a six-game ban in 2025 for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, and he didn’t end up finding a new home for the rest of the season.
If OBJ was to return to the NFL, the Giants would clearly be a logical landing spot. Besides his history with the franchise and Harbaugh, the Giants could have an opening for a player like Beckham. The team lost Wan’Dale Robinson in free agency, and with Malik Nabers working his way back from a torn ACL, the Giants are eyeing an early-season depth chart consisting of Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, and newcomers Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin.
Duggan cautions that a move is not imminent, and the Giants would obviously only consider a move after hosting the receiver for a workout. General manager Joe Schoen said as much earlier today.
“Typically, if it’s not one of these higher-paid guys, coming off a season where — we’re not going to work out [newly signed tight end] Isaiah Likely or somebody — but somebody that hasn’t played, in this instance you’re talking about Odell hasn’t played in a year, you’d certainly want to see him work out,” Schoen said.
Rams Called Eagles About A.J. Brown, Engaged In Davante Adams Trade Talks
Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are set to remain the Rams’ top two receivers in 2026. Based on the team’s conversations on the trade front, though, that was not always guaranteed to be the case. 
During an appearance on PFT Live at the annual league meeting, general manager Les Snead confirmed the team engaged in trade calls with the Eagles about A.J. Brown. Los Angeles has long been a known Brown suitor, with the same also being true of the Patriots. As Snead noted, the Rams were never close to acquiring the three-time Pro Bowler.
“We chatted with Philly, nothing worked out,” Snead said (via Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith). “There were talks, we had discussions, didn’t work out. That happens.”
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In the event discussions with Philadelphia had resulted in a Brown trade, a corresponding move would have involved Adams. It was reported earlier this month Los Angeles contemplated trading Adams, something head coach Sean McVay confirmed on Monday. McVay also noted (via Dianna Russini of The Athletic) the team remained in contact with Adams while trade discussions were taking place.
“We really talked about some different avenues of onboarding other players and how it might affect Davante,” McVay said (via ESPN’s Sarah Barshop). “If we felt like it was best for our team, we would have done that. But we didn’t think it was best for our team.
“There’s a lot of stuff that’s out there that’s not accurate, but when there is at least some accuracy or some thought to it, you want to deal with that direct, honest and open. And there’s been instances where I wasn’t as good about that in previous years, and so I don’t want to make those same mistakes.”
Adams joined the Rams on a two-year deal last offseason, a move which was beneficial for all involved. Taking on a large role in the team’s post-Cooper Kupp offense, Adams led the NFL with 14 touchdown catches. He received a $6MM roster bonus roughly two weeks ago as part of his $24MM in compensation for the 2026 campaign. Trading away the 33-year-old would have yielded considerable cap savings (thus making a Brown acquisition much more feasible from a financial perspective), but instead Adams will prepare for a second Rams campaign.
Brown is still in place with the Eagles, although speculation about a trade in his case continues. A move ending his Philadelphia tenure could take place after June 1 given the financial benefits of waiting beyond that date in the team’s case. Based on Snead’s comments, the Rams should not be expected to circle back on the Brown front. Similarly, Adams can be expected to remain in the fold after his future was uncertain.