The Houston Texans and former Cleveland Browns guard Wyatt Teller agreed to a two-year, $16-milli...

The Houston Texans and former Cleveland Browns guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/74624" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/74624">Wyatt Teller</a> agreed to a two-year, $16-million contract that has a maximum value of $23 million, <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2033962238998892546?s=20">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a> reports.Teller can reportedly reach the maximum worth of his contract through incentives tied to his playing time.A three-time Pro Bowler, Teller spent the previous seven seasons in Cleveland.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Texans are in the midst of making over their offensive line. The franchise signed former Indianapolis Colts tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaab/players/102884" href="https://thescore.com/ncaab/players/102884">Braden Smith</a> and veteran lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89474" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89474">Evan Brown</a>. Houston also traded tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/91574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/91574">Tytus Howard</a> to the Browns for a fifth-round pick earlier in March.Addressing the offensive line has been a priority for Houston dating back to the end of the 2024 season. The unit gave up 54 sacks in 2024 and 31 sacks in 2025. Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188132" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188132">C.J. Stroud</a> was sacked six times in two playoff contests last postseason.The Texans' run game was also ineffective last year, averaging 3.9 yards per carry to tie for 29th in the league.Teller was selected in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He played one season in Buffalo, starting seven games, before being traded to the Browns where he racked up 94 starts.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Wyatt Teller #77 of the Cleveland Browns is introduced prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown...

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114847" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114847">Marquise "Hollywood" Brown</a> to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday.The contract is worth up to $6.5 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/2033937019718517134?s=20">NFL insider Jordan Schultz</a>.The 28-year-old recorded 49 catches for 587 yards and five touchdowns last season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He's likely to be the Eagles' No. 3 wideout behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/111194" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/111194">A.J. Brown</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161668" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161668">DeVonta Smith</a>. However, A.J. Brown's future with the team <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3499232" href="https://thescore.com/news/3499232">reportedly</a> remains uncertain amid speculation that he could be traded.Marquise Brown, a former first-round pick in 2019, began his career with the Baltimore Ravens before joining the Arizona Cardinals and Chiefs.The speedster has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards only once in his career, in 2021, when he caught 91 passes for 1,008 yards during his final year with the Ravens.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 07: Hollywood Brown #5 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 7, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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The Miami Dolphins are trading wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161646" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161646">Jaylen Waddle</a> to the Denver Broncos, a source told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2033924240861245648?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The Broncos are reportedly sending a first-, third-, and fourth-round pick in this year's draft for Waddle and a fourth-round selection.Miami weighed trading Waddle before last season's trade deadline, discussing the star wide receiver with the Broncos and Buffalo Bills but ultimately electing to hold on to him, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2033925020750086613?s=20">Schefter</a> notes. However, with new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan running the Dolphins, the team decided to re-open trade talks for Waddle.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Waddle gives <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199735" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199735">Bo Nix</a> and the Broncos' offense a dynamic receiving option to pair alongside <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89491" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89491">Courtland Sutton</a>. Waddle averaged 14.2 yards per reception last season with 910 yards on 64 grabs. The 27-year-old began his career with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, but his production began to decrease as Dolphins quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114411" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114411">Tua Tagovailoa</a> struggled with injuries and declining play.Waddle's most productive campaign came in 2022. He put up a career-high 1,356 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging a league-leading 18.1 yards per catch.The Broncos will owe Waddle about $5 million of his $15.416 million in guaranteed salary this year, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48231337/source-dolphins-trade-jaylen-waddle-broncos-picks">ESPN's Jeremy Fowler</a>. Waddle is under contract through 2028.The Dolphins have been cleaning house this offseason, racking up over $175 million in dead money, per <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2033969539256648182?s=20">Schefter</a>. Miami already released Tagovailoa, wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/83498" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/83498">Tyreek Hill</a>, and pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85942" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85942">Bradley Chubb</a> and traded defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99594" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99594">Minkah Fitzpatrick</a> to the Jets. Miami's depth chart at wide receiver is now headlined by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174079">Jalen Tolbert</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161866" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161866">Tutu Atwell</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199905" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199905">Malik Washington</a>, among others. The team signed former Green Bay Packers quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174046" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174046">Malik Willis</a> to a three-year, $67.5-million deal in free agency to be its starter.Miami owns 11 picks in this year's NFL draft, including seven in the first three rounds.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Dolphins 2026 picks. A team in a complete rebuild with eyes on 2027 &amp; beyond: 1st round: No. 11 1st round: No. 30 2nd round: No. 43 3rd round: No. 75 3rd round: No. 87 3rd round: No. 90 3rd round: No. 94 4th round: No. 130 5th round: No. 151 7th round: No. 227 7th round: No. 238— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) <a href="https://twitter.com/CameronWolfe/status/2033936981030248870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Denver's offseason had been quiet before trading for Waddle. In free agency, the Broncos only re-signed their own players, including running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115040" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115040">J.K Dobbins</a> and linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/55670" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/55670">Alex Singleton</a>.The Broncos finished with the No. 1 seed in the AFC last season after going 14-3. They got bounced in the conference championship game by the New England Patriots, although Denver was missing Nix due to injury.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 30: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins plays against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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The New York Jets are finalizing a trade that would send quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161671" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161671">Justin Fields</a> to the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2033557975051223120?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange, reports <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2033558712405619090?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.There were other suitors, but Fields preferred to go to the Chiefs, Schefter reports. Fields will be insurance for Kansas City in case <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> isn't ready for Week 1. The three-time Super Bowl champ suffered a torn ACL in December, making his status for the start of the 2026 season uncertain.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Chiefs will only cover $3 million of the $10 million in guaranteed money that Fields was due in 2026, a source told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2033559494832079292?s=20">Pelissero</a>.The Jets signed Fields to a two-year, $40-million contract in free agency last year in hopes he could be their answer at quarterback. However, he struggled to find rhythm in the offense and made nine starts with seven touchdowns to one interception. He went 2-7 in his lone year in New York.The Jets acquired quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/13368" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/13368">Geno Smith</a> in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders last week. Smith began his career with the Jets in 2013 as a second-round pick. The Chiefs were also in the market for a new backup quarterback after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94300" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94300">Gardner Minshew</a> signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Justin Fields #7 of the New York Jets looks to pass prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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theScore's lead Formula 1 writer Daniel Valente offers his thoughts following each race weekend this year. Here are his biggest takeaways after the 2026 Chinese GP.<h3>Wolff was right about Antonelli</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826449/cropped_GettyImages-2266597718.jpg?ts=1773571104" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826449/w220xh124_GettyImages-2266597718.jpg?ts=1773571104 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826449/w320xh180_GettyImages-2266597718.jpg?ts=1773571104 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826449/w640xh360_GettyImages-2266597718.jpg?ts=1773571104 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826449/w768xh432_GettyImages-2266597718.jpg?ts=1773571104 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826449/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2266597718.jpg?ts=1773571104 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Alex Bierens de Haan / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>For the first time in over 500 days, the Italian national anthem played during a podium celebration, but it wasn't for either Ferrari driver. On Sunday, the anthem commemorated Kimi Antonelli's crowning achievement.At 19 years, six months, and 12 days, Antonelli made history in China by becoming the youngest driver to start on pole in F1. A day later, he became the second youngest to win a grand prix, and the first Italian to climb the top step in almost exactly 20 years.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Nobody felt more vindicated than Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who greeted Antonelli on the radio postrace by mocking the criticism he's received. "He's too young. We shouldn't put him in a Mercedes. Put him in a smaller team. He needs the experience," Wolff told the Italian.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Always believe in yourself! 😮‍💨 There's no doubting Kimi's talents after his sensational Shanghai win 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChineseGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChineseGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/weng63heEo">pic.twitter.com/weng63heEo</a>— Formula 1 (@F1) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1/status/2033206084102418791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>It hasn't always been smooth sailing since Antonelli was tabbed to replace the all-time great Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2025. Nothing sums up the Antonelli experience like the opening weekends of the 2026 season. There was a huge shunt in FP3 of Australia before qualifying, which led to a wholesome <a href="https://x.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/2030129601385787856?s=20">moment</a> where Wolff coached up the youngster. A week later in China, Antonelli responded by entering the record books, but even that didn't come without a late scare after a lockup in the closing laps. China was the Italian's first test at controlling the field, and aside from one blemish, he looked like a natural at the front, battling the Ferraris and keeping George Russell at bay.Moments of brilliance like China will likely not stop mistakes from popping up, but the unordinary peaks far outweigh the expected mistakes for a growing driver. Antonelli's ongoing development probably means that even with the victory, it's probably a bit premature to label him a title threat just yet. Even the driver's own father seemed to warrant caution on that front. <figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Very straightforward assessment of Antonelli's title chances from his father, Marco. "I don't know, honestly," he said. "Kimi is young, and I think he's not perfect at this moment. "He's good, of course, but experience is very important, and George is a super driver with lots…— Thomas Maher (@thomasmaheronf1) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmaheronf1/status/2033107653405073648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>What the triumph does do is confirm Wolff's beliefs that Antonelli was the right choice. Over a decade since he missed out on the last generational youngster in Max Verstappen, Wolff and Mercedes have the next big thing. <h3>Hamilton didn't lose his magic</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826480/cropped_GettyImages-2266591648.jpg?ts=1773589516" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826480/w220xh124_GettyImages-2266591648.jpg?ts=1773589516 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826480/w320xh180_GettyImages-2266591648.jpg?ts=1773589516 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826480/w640xh360_GettyImages-2266591648.jpg?ts=1773589516 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826480/w768xh432_GettyImages-2266591648.jpg?ts=1773589516 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826480/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2266591648.jpg?ts=1773589516 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Kym Illman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>It's pretty ironic that Hamilton's first podium as a Ferrari driver occurred in the same race that his Mercedes replacement got their maiden victory. The Chinese Grand Prix was all about ushering in the new by paying homage to the old.That's why this wasn't as much about a new Hamilton put together by the Scuderia, but rather the discovery that the old one truly never left. For proof of that, Hamilton played a set list of his greatest hits over the course of the 56-lap race.The seven-time world champion put serious pressure on Mercedes in both the sprint and grand prix race, finishing in the top three on both occasions. He got the last laugh on Charles Leclerc in exceptional wheel-to-wheel combat, and placed ahead of his teammate in most sessions this weekend. There was little doubt about it, Hamilton extracted the maximum out of the car.It was widely assumed that it was more likely that Hamilton was neutralized by the previous ground-effect cars than the possibility that he simply was not fast anymore. That's why I said in the drivers' lineup rankings that it would be wiser to be late on predicting Hamilton's downfall than early on declaring his demise.Those who fell in the latter category look pretty silly now.Some of them might argue that the Shanghai circuit could be a mirage, like it was last year with Hamilton's sprint victory. But there's already more evidence that's not the case. With 33 points, the 41-year-old is off to his best start since 2021 - the final year before the ground-effect era began."I definitely feel like I am back, both mentally and physically, to my best," Hamilton said Sunday, according to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-f1-podium-chinese-gp-b2938825.html">Philip Duncan of the Independent</a>. "But I still feel there is room to improve."China was Hamilton's best weekend in years, and you get the sense that he's still only in the opening act of his greatest hits setlist.<h3>McLaren didn't get manual for Mercedes PU</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826481/cropped_GettyImages-2266602972.jpg?ts=1773589595" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826481/w220xh124_GettyImages-2266602972.jpg?ts=1773589595 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826481/w320xh180_GettyImages-2266602972.jpg?ts=1773589595 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826481/w640xh360_GettyImages-2266602972.jpg?ts=1773589595 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826481/w768xh432_GettyImages-2266602972.jpg?ts=1773589595 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826481/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2266602972.jpg?ts=1773589595 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Jayce Illman / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Those who were unable to watch Sunday's race at its 3 a.m. ET start might have been confused as to why there was a lack of Papaya cars featured. Well, that's because both McLaren cars did not start for the first time since the 2005 United States Grand Prix.Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had electrical problems with their Mercedes power units that forced them out. Norris was unable to even make it out of the garage for the reconnaissance laps due to an issue that wouldn't let the team "even start the car." Piastri's situation was even more odd, as he was yanked from the formation lap and shoved into the garage, never making it back out. The Australian later said his electrical issue was different than his teammate's.McLaren added that it would conduct a "joint investigation" with the Mercedes High Performance Powertrains department into the problem.McLaren, who appeared miffed at the Mercedes' power unit in Australia, are tackling a huge learning curve at understanding how to maximize the new engine. Progress appeared to be made in the sprint format with Norris qualifying third and finishing fourth before Sunday's debacle.One can also wonder if McLaren's lacklustre start to 2026 is partially tied to its poor run to end 2025, which was littered by operational, strategic, and driver mistakes.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🤯 McLaren since Las Vegas 2025: • 5 combined DNS &amp; DSQ • 5 points finishes • 3 podiums • 0 wins This is wild. <a href="https://t.co/TlKOa0RprF">pic.twitter.com/TlKOa0RprF</a>— Daniel Valente 🏎️ (@F1GuyDan) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1GuyDan/status/2033164359338213509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The new regulations were introduced partially to shake up the grid. Indeed they have done so. It's helped turn what once was the class of the field in McLaren back into an ordinary customer team.<h3>Don't be surprised in future Bearman podium</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826482/cropped_GettyImages-2266430506.jpg?ts=1773589680" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826482/w220xh124_GettyImages-2266430506.jpg?ts=1773589680 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826482/w320xh180_GettyImages-2266430506.jpg?ts=1773589680 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826482/w640xh360_GettyImages-2266430506.jpg?ts=1773589680 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826482/w768xh432_GettyImages-2266430506.jpg?ts=1773589680 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826482/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2266430506.jpg?ts=1773589680 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Peter Fox / Getty Images Sport / Getty</figcaption></figure>Haas has never scored a podium in all its years of existence. It shouldn't be too surprising if Oliver Bearman ends the drought in 2026. He got close with a fourth-place finish in Mexico last year, and it now feels like it's only a matter of time before Bearman gets on the top steps. It might sound optimistic, but the Haas youngster continues to dazzle week in and week out with his performances since the end of 2025. Maybe now's the time to stop referring to him as a youngster after another superb drive led to a fifth-place result in China.The reality is Bearman is growing into one of the best drivers on the grid.The 20-year-old held off four-time champion Max Verstappen for the final point in the sprint race. He followed that up by showing enough pace to put himself out of Verstappen's reach Sunday before the Red Bull driver retired. Though Verstappen's car is by no means the benchmark, Bearman's been the most impressive midfield driver for a while.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Ollie Bearman is top 5 in the drivers' standings with more points than the last two world champions 🤯 Ollie Bearman - 17 points Lando Norris - 15 points Max Verstappen - 8 points <a href="https://t.co/3BApIQeC2O">pic.twitter.com/3BApIQeC2O</a>— Daniel Valente 🏎️ (@F1GuyDan) <a href="https://twitter.com/F1GuyDan/status/2033102723005006242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Reliability concerns, such as the ones seen with McLaren and Red Bull, means nothing is guaranteed, though the Ferrari power unit - like the one in Bearman's Haas - seems to be the least affected. That could spell opportunity for Bearman.<h3>There seems to be a divide on these regulations</h3><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826483/cropped_GettyImages-2266176295.jpg?ts=1773589774" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826483/w220xh124_GettyImages-2266176295.jpg?ts=1773589774 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826483/w320xh180_GettyImages-2266176295.jpg?ts=1773589774 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826483/w640xh360_GettyImages-2266176295.jpg?ts=1773589774 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826483/w768xh432_GettyImages-2266176295.jpg?ts=1773589774 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/826483/w1080xh607_GettyImages-2266176295.jpg?ts=1773589774 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> Anadolu / Anadolu / Getty</figcaption></figure>If you found these new regulations growing on you during the Chinese Grand Prix, I would caution you not to let Verstappen know.Verstappen, who has been the most vocal critic of the new rules, upped the ante after retiring in Sunday's race due to a power unit issue. He called the regulations "terrible" and added that "if someone likes this, then you really don't know what racing is about."Compare that to Hamilton, who complimented the new cars for their ability to follow well and said he thinks "it’s the best racing that I’ve ever experienced in Formula 1."Verstappen says he speaks for most drivers, and the ones who hold different opinions is due to the fact that they're winning. There's truth to some of that, with public pushback against these cars coming from the likes of Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso - both of their teams are struggling. So, is it possible Verstappen is speaking out of frustration because he's not at the front anymore? He says no, but surely that can't be helping.So, where does that leave F1? China gave a more sensible perspective on the regulations after last week's race in Australia bordered on farcical at times due to the track's limited opportunities to charge the battery, leading to a comical number of overtakes. Quality is always better than quantity, and China delivered more of the former with more wheel-to-wheel battles rather than the "yo-yo racing" witnessed in Australia.Still, there feels to be something missing at times as drivers slow down on straights and in corners to better optimize battery deployment. Nowhere is this felt more than in qualifying, with Charles Leclerc saying Saturday that crazy laps and risk taking bares little reward with the current cars.F1 seems headed for a boiling point with these regulations, with Verstappen leading the opposition. Maybe the truth is neither side is wrong. To Hamilton's point, the lighter cars and active aerodynamics have made racing much more fun as a product. But to also back Verstappen, the power units have eroded the soul of the sport itself. In a world where an increasing number of fields are pivoting toward automation, the last thing F1 needs is a battery replacing human bravery.Daniel Valente is theScore's lead Formula 1 writer. Daniel has covered the sport for multiple years, conducting analysis and interviewing key figures inside the paddock. His expertise is breaking down data and discovering unique stats. Follow Daniel on X at <a href="https://x.com/F1GuyDan?s=20">@F1GuyDan</a>.

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Calvin Ridley will remain a member of the Tennessee Titans in 2026 after the two sides came to an...

<a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99606">Calvin Ridley</a> will remain a member of the Tennessee Titans in 2026 after the two sides came to an agreement on a restructured contract, a source told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2032873964331024561?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a>.Ridley was due $2 million for a roster bonus Saturday, which created a deadline for figuring out his future, <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2032874526858436801?s=20">Pelissero</a> adds. No other details of the revised deal were disclosed.The 31-year-old receiver signed a four-year, $92-million deal with the Titans during the 2024 offseason. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>His first season in Tennessee resulted in 1,017 yards and four touchdowns on 64 receptions but his second campaign with the franchise didn't meet that same standard. Ridley battled a hamstring injury in 2025 before a broken fibula ended his season. He played only seven games and had 17 catches for 303 yards and zero touchdowns.The Titans have been active in free agency, notably signing a receiving partner for Ridley in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174083">Wan'Dale Robinson</a>. Robinson inked a four-year, $70-million deal with the Titans, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/wandale-robinson/10088">Over the Cap</a>.

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 7: Calvin Ridley #0 of the Tennessee Titans signals on the field during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 7, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.

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Report: Ridley staying with Titans after reworking contract 

Mike Tomlin spoke publicly for the first time since his surprising resignation as Pittsburgh Stee...

Mike Tomlin spoke publicly for the first time since his surprising resignation as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach in January, expressing appreciation for the organization and community he called home for 19 years."It's often said we're not here for a long time, we're here for a good time, like you have to choose," Tomlin said Thursday as he and his wife accepted a community impact award at The Ireland Funds Pittsburgh Gala, according to <a href="https://x.com/SteelersIreland/status/2032258661502898459">Steelers Ireland</a>. "I think our experience here in Pittsburgh and with the great Steelers organization exemplifies that; we were here for a long and really good time."Tomlin tied Chuck Noll for the most wins by a head coach in Steelers franchise history with 193. The Steelers made the playoffs 13 times during his tenure and won one Super Bowl. The team famously never finished below .500 in any of Tomlin's 19 seasons.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's been an honor to serve the greatest organization in sports," Tomlin told the crowd. "It's been an honor to be a part of this great community, to call it home, for our kids to call it home. We're in somewhat of a nomadic business, and so we don't take that for granted, that our kids get an opportunity to call Pittsburgh home."It's been an honor to serve the community in which we live, its values that we hold, and it will continue. We appreciate the recognition, but as my wife said, we certainly don't do it for that. We've been extremely blessed and we'd just like to share those blessings. We thank you."Pittsburgh's last playoff victory under Tomlin was a divisional-round win in January 2017. The Steelers have lost seven straight playoff games and went one-and-done in in each of their last six trips to the postseason.The Steelers tabbed former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy as Tomlin's successor.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Tomlin breaks silence: 'An honor' to coach Steelers for 19 seasons

The Dallas Cowboys are trading defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2...

The Dallas Cowboys are trading defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161869" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161869">Osa Odighizuwa</a> to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 third-round pick, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2031860288618655965?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a> reports.The 49ers were among the teams that were rumored to be calling the Cowboys about their starting defensive tackle. Odighizuwa became expendable with Dallas boasting a surplus of talent at the position in <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110862">Quinnen Williams</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/75148" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/75148">Kenny Clark</a>, and the newly signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174104" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174104">Otito Ogbonnia</a>.Odighizuwa inked a four-year, $80-million extension with the Cowboys last offseason. He's scheduled to earn a $16.25-million base salary in 2026.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 27-year-old has been a starter for the Cowboys since being drafted in the third round in 2021. Odighizuwa has tallied 216 tackles, 17 sacks, and two forced fumbles over his career.Odighizuwa should inject life into a 49ers' pass-rushing unit that had only 20 sacks last year, the fewest in the NFL.

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 04: Osa Odighizuwa #97 of the Dallas Cowboys runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 4, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Report: Cowboys trade Odighizuwa to 49ers

The Buffalo Bills are in agreement with former Miami Dolphins pass-rusher Bradley Chubb on a thre...

The Buffalo Bills are in agreement with former Miami Dolphins pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85942" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85942">Bradley Chubb</a> on a three-year, $43.5-million contract, his agent told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2031828809482211792?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The deal is worth up to $52.5 million and includes $29 million in guaranteed money.The Dolphins officially released Chubb on Wednesday with a post-June 1 designation, saving the team $20.3 million in cap space, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/bradley-chubb/6890">Over the Cap</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 29-year-old returned to form last season, registering 8.5 sacks. He missed the entire 2024 season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 17 of the 2023 campaign. Chubb recorded 11 sacks in 2023.The Bills were in the market for a veteran pass-rusher with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/71822" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/71822">Joey Bosa</a> hitting free agency. Bosa accumulated five sacks and a league-leading five forced fumbles last season.

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb goes into action during the game featuring the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins on November 27, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.

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Bills give Chubb 3-year, $43.5M deal

The Washington Commanders agreed to a three-year contract with former Tennessee Titans tight end ...

The Washington Commanders agreed to a three-year contract with former Tennessee Titans tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174146" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174146">Chig Okonkwo</a>, his agents confirmed Wednesday to <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2031808561613865006?s=20">NFL Network's "The Insiders."</a>The deal is slated to be worth up to $30 million, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2031810678286151753?s=20">"The Insiders"</a> reported.The Commanders weren't finished. They signed safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174036" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174036">Nick Cross</a> to a two-year deal worth up to $14 million, <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2031811315556036705?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero</a> reported minutes later. Washington also added pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/115108" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/115108">K'Lavon Chaisson</a> on a one-year, $12-million contract earlier Wednesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Okonkwo set career highs in receptions (56) and receiving yards (560) last season. He's been a reliable receiving threat, posting at least 450 yards in each of his four seasons.Cross started every game for the Indianapolis Colts in the last two years. He recorded four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and 3.5 sacks in that span.The Commanders were in the market for a new tight end after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/18721" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/18721">Zach Ertz</a> became a free agent. Last season, a torn ACL ended the 35-year-old's campaign after 13 games.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 28: Chig Okonkwo #85 of the Tennessee Titans watches a replay on the scoreboard during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Nissan Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 34-26.

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Okonkwo agrees to 3-year deal with Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers are among the teams calling the Dallas Cowboys to ask about defensive tac...

The San Francisco 49ers are among the teams calling the Dallas Cowboys to ask about defensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161869" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161869">Osa Odighizuwa</a>'s availability in a potential trade, sources told <a href="https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article315004075.html">Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>.The Cowboys' brass reportedly met with Odighizuwa's agents at the NFL combine to discuss reworking his contract, but there has been no movement on that front.Odighizuwa has been a starter for Dallas since being drafted in 2021, but the Cowboys now have a crowded defensive tackle group that includes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110862" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110862">Quinnen Williams</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/75148" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/75148">Kenny Clark</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174104" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174104">Otito Ogbonnia</a>, who agreed to a deal Tuesday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Odighizuwa is set to earn $16.25 million in base salary next season and carries a $20.75-million cap hit, per <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/osa-odighizuwa/9539">Over the Cap</a>.

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 23: Osa Odighizuwa #97 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.

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Report: 49ers among teams inquiring about Cowboys' Odighizuwa

The Pittsburgh Steelers are handing veteran defensive lineman Cameron Heyward a new two-year, $32...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are handing veteran defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/15323" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/15323">Cameron Heyward</a> a new two-year, $32.25-million contract, his agent told <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2031517238293934418?s=20">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a>.The deal includes $16.25 million fully guaranteed.Heyward was previously under contract through 2026, but his new deal keeps him with the Steelers through the end of the 2027 season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>His agent added that the pact is the largest ever signed by a defensive player age 36 or older.The new deal saves the Steelers roughly $5.5 million in cap space, according to <a href="https://x.com/gerrydulac/status/2031509790090748025?s=20">Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a>.Heyward, who will be 37 when the 2026 season begins, had 3.5 sacks last year.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 12: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sideline during the national anthem prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Steelers' Heyward agrees to new 2-year, $32.25M pact

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $15 million with former Seattle Sea...

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $15 million with former Seattle Seahawks cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174206" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174206">Riq Woolen</a>, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2031496323216658774?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler</a> report.Woolen marks the Eagles' first free-agent signing from outside the team since the start of the legal tampering period Monday.The 26-year-old projects to line up opposite first-team All-Pro cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199758" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199758">Quinyon Mitchell</a>. Philadelphia's cornerback group also contains <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199825" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199825">Cooper DeJean</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Woolen has been a ballhawk over his four NFL seasons, recording 12 career interceptions and at least one each year. The Texas-San Antonio product made serious noise as a rookie in 2022 when he led the NFL with six interceptions.Woolen was part of a Seahawks defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL last season. He played in 16 games and made seven starts in 2025 for the eventual Super Bowl champions, grabbing one interception and breaking up 12 passes.The Seahawks have now lost Woolen, running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174074" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174074">Kenneth Walker</a>, pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174075" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174075">Boye Mafe</a>, and defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174207" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174207">Coby Bryant</a> from their Super Bowl roster.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Riq Woolen #27 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts to a defensive stop against the New England Patriots during the second half of the Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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Report: Eagles giving Woolen 1-year deal worth up to $15M

Former Green Bay Packers center Elgton Jenkins is signing a two-year, $24-million contract with t...

Former Green Bay Packers center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87394" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87394">Elgton Jenkins</a> is signing a two-year, $24-million contract with the Cleveland Browns, sources told <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2031487557909856658?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport</a>.The Packers released Jenkins on Monday after seven seasons with the franchise.The deal for the 30-year-old is the Browns' latest move in overhauling their offensive line. The team already inked guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173978" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173978">Zion Johnson</a> on a reported three-year, $49.5-million deal and acquired tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/91574" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/91574">Tytus Howard</a> from the Houston Texans this offseason. The franchise also re-signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161879" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161879">Teven Jenkins</a>, who made four starts at right guard for the club last year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>A fractured ankle ended Jenkins' 2025 season in Green Bay after only nine games.The two-time Pro Bowler has played tackle, guard, and center over his NFL career. Jenkins spent most of his time at guard before transitioning to center last season.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 20: Elgton Jenkins #74 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after beating the Houston Texans 24-22 at Lambeau Field on October 20, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Report: Browns bolster OL, add Jenkins on 2-year, $24M deal

The New York Jets are signing former Chicago Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright to a one-year deal w...

The New York Jets are signing former Chicago Bears cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161870" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161870">Nahshon Wright</a> to a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, a source told <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2031457472632779125?s=20">NFL Network's Ian Rapoport</a>.Wright gives a Jets secondary that lacked splash plays a proven ball hawk. New York failed to record a single interception last season, while Wright had a career-high five interceptions.Wright had only started three career games prior to his breakout 2025 campaign. Before that season, he'd recorded a single interception, doing so in 2022 with the Dallas Cowboys.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The addition of Wright comes one day after the Jets added five-time Pro Bowl safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99594" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99594">Minkah Fitzpatrick</a> to their secondary via a trade with the Miami Dolphins. Fitzpatrick has 21 career interceptions.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 18: Nahshon Wright #26 of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on January 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Report: Jets signing Nahshon Wright to 1-year deal worth up to $5.5M

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd is signing a three-year, $45-million deal with...

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173987" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173987">Devin Lloyd</a> is signing a three-year, $45-million deal with the Carolina Panthers, sources told <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2031188147468644478?s=20">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport</a>.The contract contains $25 million in guaranteed money.The Panthers have combined to spend $165 million on Lloyd and edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161647" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161647">Jaelan Phillips</a>, who agreed to a four-year, $120-million contract earlier Monday.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Lloyd is coming off his best season as pro under first-year Jaguars defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. He earned his first Pro Bowl nod after picking off a career-high five passes and returning one for a touchdown.The Panthers' defense was middle of the pack last season, ranking 15th in points allowed and 16th in yardage surrendered. Linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/96006" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/96006">Christian Rozeboom</a> led the team in tackles with 122 but is a free agent.A first-round pick in 2022, Lloyd started 61 games for the Jaguars, racking up 436 tackles and nine interceptions.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 11: Devin Lloyd #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs out on the field before the AFC Wildcard Playoff game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills on January 11, 2026 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl.

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Report: Panthers agree to 3-year, $45M pact with Lloyd

Teams are tracking the status of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara following the franc...

Teams are tracking the status of New Orleans Saints running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/78282" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/78282">Alvin Kamara</a> following the franchise's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3495697" href="https://thescore.com/news/3495697">reported</a> signing of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161652" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161652">Travis Etienne</a>, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2031171153952141782?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> reports.There are questions around the league about whether Kamara will move on from the Saints or whether the team would be willing to trade him, Schefter adds.Kamara is coming off of a disappointing season that saw him average a career-low 3.6 yards per carry. Injuries also took a toll with a knee issue limiting the 30-year-old to 11 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The veteran running back was widely thought to be a trade target during the 2025 season but said he'd "go drink a piña colada somewhere" if he was moved, indicating he could retire.New Orleans agreed to a four-year, $52-million contract with Etienne on Monday.The Saints selected Kamara in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He began his career with five straight Pro Bowl seasons but hasn't gone to one since. He's totaled 12,198 yards from scrimmage and 86 total touchdowns across his nine seasons.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 23: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the field priro to the start of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome on November 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Report: Teams monitoring Kamara situation

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle, sources to...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing former Carolina Panthers running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/110092" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/110092">Rico Dowdle</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/2031147769407143953?s=20">The Athletic's Dianna Russini</a>.Dowdle gives <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174319" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174319">Jaylen Warren</a> a new running mate in the Steelers' backfield after the franchise reportedly lost <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/162128" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/162128">Kenneth Gainwell</a> in free agency to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Dowdle has rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons. He began his career as a backup for the Dallas Cowboys before rushing for 1,079 yards in 2024. He signed with the Panthers last offseason and recorded 1,076 yards.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Warren led the Steelers in rushing last season with 958 yards and six touchdowns. Pittsburgh has now added Dowdle, cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/94081" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/94081">Jamel Dean</a>, and wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/104479" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/104479">Michael Pittman Jr.</a> via trade since Monday's negotiating window opened. The Steelers have yet to address the quarterback position with the future of 2025 starter <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> uncertain. Rodgers is a free agent but hasn't determined his plans for 2026.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 10: Rico Dowdle #5 of the Carolina Panthers runs onto the field prior to an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on January 10, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Report: Steelers to bolster backfield with Dowdle

The Las Vegas Raiders gave their linebacker position a very expensive makeover Monday.  The Raide...

The Las Vegas Raiders gave their linebacker position a very expensive makeover Monday.The Raiders agreed to sign former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174080" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174080">Nakobe Dean</a> to a three-year, $36-million contract with $20 million guaranteed, <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/2031128701597782526?s=20">NFL Network's Mike Garafolo</a> reports.They followed that up by agreeing to add ex-Green Bay Packers linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174008" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174008">Quay Walker</a> on a three-year, $40.5-million deal with $28 million guaranteed, according to <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/2031128604755534104?s=20">NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161824" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161824">Malcolm Koonce</a> is also returning on a one-year, $11-million deal, a source told <a href="https://x.com/JosinaAnderson/status/2031128415198163151?s=20">NFL insider Josina Anderson</a>.Dean and Walker both played together at Georgia and entered the 2022 NFL Draft as highly regarded linebacker prospects. Walker was taken in the first round while Dean fell to the third round.Dean has dealt with durability concerns in his four seasons with the Eagles, playing only 47 of a possible 68 games. However, he's been a difference-maker when healthy and had a career-high 128 tackles in 2024. He's also notched seven sacks across the last two seasons.Walker recorded over 100 tackles in each of his four seasons with the Packers. He also contributed nine sacks and three forced fumbles, though all three came in his rookie year.The Raiders have been active on the first day of the NFL's negotiating period. In addition to Dean, Walker, and Koonce, the franchise also signed center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173992" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173992">Tyler Linderbaum</a> to three-year, $81-million pact and pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161651" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161651">Kwity Paye</a> to a three-year, $48-million deal. Cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161673" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161673">Eric Stokes</a> and receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174246" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174246">Jalen Nailor</a> also inked three-year deals.Las Vegas is aiming to retool its roster after landing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft. The franchise also owns another first-round pick from trading star pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/100596" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/100596">Maxx Crosby</a> to the Baltimore Ravens.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 11: Nakobe Dean #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on before the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Cincinnati Bengals are signing former Seattle Seahawks pass-rusher Boye Mafe to a three-year,...

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing former Seattle Seahawks pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174075" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174075">Boye Mafe</a> to a three-year, $60-million contract, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2031100711547613355?s=20">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a> reports.The Bengals have been active in addressing their defense to begin the free-agency period. They reportedly also signed former Kansas City Chiefs defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174026" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174026">Bryan Cook</a> to a three-year, $40.25-million deal earlier Monday.Mafe, a second-round pick by the Seahawks in 2022, recorded 20 sacks over four seasons with the team. The 27-year-old was a key rotational piece during its Super Bowl run last season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He registered only two sacks in 2025, the fewest of his career. Mafe's best season to date came in 2023, when he posted nine sacks.Edge rusher became an apparent need for Cincinnati after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/72083" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/72083">Trey Hendrickson</a> departed for free agency. He racked up 61 sacks in five seasons with the Bengals, including back-to-back 17.5-sack campaigns in 2023 and 2024.Cook, who's a Cincinnati native, returns home after starting in all 46 of his appearances for the Chiefs over the last three years. In his four seasons with the team, he managed three interceptions and 238 tackles, including a career-high 85 in 2025.

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 28: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2025 at Bank of America stadium in Charlotte, N.C.

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