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A look at the NFL's seventh decade, the 1980s:FRANCHISESThe NFL didn't see any mergers or expansion in the decade, but a few franchises were on the move.The Oakland Raiders made their long-awaited trek down south on the Pacific Coast Highway to Los Angeles in 1982, giving the league two teams in the Hollywood area with the Rams settled in Anaheim.On a cold night in March 1984, Baltimore Colts owner Robert Irsay relocated his team to Indianapolis without any public announcement leaving fans in both cities stunned when they woke up that morning.That same year, the New York Jets left Shea Stadium in Flushing, New York, and moved in with the Giants in East Rutherford, New Jersey.After a 28-year stay in St. Louis, the Cardinals relocated to Arizona before the 1988 season.TOP TEAMSThe San Francisco 49ers ruled most of the decade by winning Super Bowls after the 1981, '84, '88 and '89 seasons. Led by coach Bill Walsh, quarterback Joe Montana and wide receiver Jerry Rice, the Niners in 1984 became the first team in NFL to win 15 games in the regular season and 18 overall, including the playoffs.Mike Ditka's Chicago Bears matched that feat the following season, winning the Super Bowl with possibly the greatest https://www.thecowboyslockerroom.com/au … sch-jersey defense the league has seen. Buddy Ryan's bunch allowed just 198 total points in the regular season and shut out four teams including two in the playoffs.Washington won two Super Bowls capping the 1982 and '87 seasons under Joe Gibbs.The 1980 Raiders were the first wild-card team in NFL history to win it all. Three years later, they delivered Los Angeles its first Super Bowl champion.TOP PLAYERSMontana won three Super Bowl MVP awards during the decade and established himself as one of the greatest players at his position in NFL history.Rice was on the receiving end of lots of those passes from Montana, on his way to setting numerous league records, including career receptions and yards receiving.The 49ers weren't too shabby on defense, led by hard-hitting, playmaking safety Ronnie Lott.Walter Payton had his biggest years in the 1970s, but Sweetness still ran for more than 1,000 yards six times in the decade before retiring as the NFL's career rushing leader after the 1987 season.Dan Marino burst onto the scene in 1983, lighting up scoreboards with his powerful arm. He led the Dolphins to the Super Bowl the next year while being named NFL MVP and jumpstarting a career that ended with him setting over 40 NFL Amari Cooper Cowboys Jersey single-season and career passing records.John Elway was a tough gunslinging passer who was also dangerous with his feet. He helped the Broncos to five Super Bowl appearances over his career and retired as the league's leader in victories.The goggles-wearing Eric Dickerson set the NFL rushing record with 2,105 yards in 1984 as one of the league's most dynamic running backs.The 1980s included some of the most dominant, sack-happy defensive players in league history, including Lawrence Taylor, Howie Long and Reggie White.Bengals left tackle Anthony Munoz and Patriots left guard John Hannah are both Hall of Famers and widely considered two of the NFL's greatest offensive linemen.TOP COACHESWalsh was the architect of the West Coast offense and coached it to perfection while building the 49ers into one of the winningest franchises in NFL history.Gibbs restored a winning culture to the Washington franchise, leading the Redskins to three Super Bowl appearances in the 1980s, including two victories. He'd win another in 1991.Ditka was one of the toughest and most productive tight ends in NFL history, and carried that approach over as a head coach. His 1985 Bears featured a tenacious defense and were one of the most dominant all-around squads the league has seen.Bill Parcells used a hard-nosed, https://www.thecowboyslockerroom.com/au … ott-jersey disciplinarian approach to turn the Giants into one of the most successful franchises of the decade. The Big Tuna won the first of his two Super Bowl titles with the Giants to cap the 1986 season.Dan Reeves never won the big game as a head coach but led Elway and the Denver Broncos to three trips to the Super Bowl during the decade.MEMORABLE GAMESThe San Diego Chargers edged the Dolphins 41-38 in overtime at the Orange Bowl in an AFC divisional round game during the 1981 season that has been referred to as "The Epic in Miami." The teams set postseason records for the most points scored, most total yards and most total yards passing.The NFC championship game that year featured one of the most famous and iconic plays in NFL history. With 58 seconds left and the 49ers trailing the Cowboys 27-21, Montana connected with Dwight Clark who made a leaping grab in the back of the end zone for a go-ahead 6-yard touchdown that's referred to as "The Catch." The victory also began the 49ers' march to dominance in the decade.A week after Cleveland edged the New York Jets 23-20 in two overtimes to advance to the AFC championship game in the 1986 season, Dak Prescott Jersey Browns fans had their sights set on the Super Bowl. But, Elway marched the Broncos 98 yards over 15 plays in a span of 5 minutes and 2 seconds known as "The Drive" to tie it with 37 seconds left in regulation. Denver then won it 23-20 in overtime.The Broncos and Browns met again a year later in the AFC title game, and there was more heartbreak for Cleveland fans. With 1:12 left and the Browns trying to tie, Earnest Byner lost the ball on the Broncos 1 "The Fumble" and Denver went on to win 38-33.GAME CHANGERSThere were two play stoppages during the decade with player strikes. The first in 1982 lasted 57 days, shortening the season from 16 games to nine. Division standings were ignored for the playoffs, with teams seeded 1 through 8 based on records. The second strike came in 1987, with one week of games lost and Weeks 4-6 played with replacement players.Sacks became an official statistic in 1982, putting even more value on dominant pass-rushing players such as Taylor, White, Long and Mark Gastineau.The NFL broke several racial barriers in the 1980s. Washington's Doug Williams capped the 1987 season by becoming the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Michael Gallup Jersey White The following year, Johnny Grier was the first black official promoted to referee. In 1989, Art Shell took over as interim coach of the Raiders after Mike Shanahan was fired, becoming the league's first black head coach before getting the full-time gig the next year.Paul Tagliabue took over as the NFL Commissioner in 1989, replacing Pete Rozelle who retired after nearly 30 years in the role.The largest player trade in the history of the league also happened that year, when Dallas sent running back Herschel Walker to Minnesota in a transaction that ended up including 18 players and draft picks. The Chargers were also involved, acquiring running back Darrin Nelson after he refused to report to the Cowboys. Dallas turned several of the picks they received into building blocks for three Super Bowl wins in the 1990s, including Emmitt Smith, Russell Maryland and Darren Woodson.FUN FACTThe NFL ruled in 1981 that players could no longer use Stickum or other adhesive substances on their hands, equipment or uniform to help them catch footballs. It became known as both the "Lester Hayes Rule" and the "Fred Biletnikoff Rule" after the Raiders cornerback and wide receiver, respectively, who were both known to apply the sticky stuff all over even Womens Leighton Vander Esch Jersey their arms, socks and helmets during games.

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BEREA Odell Beckham Browns Jersey , Ohio (AP) — Already thin, the Browns‘ group of wide receivers has gotten skeletal.Rookie Derrick Willies broke his collarbone in practice Friday and will miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers and likely several more, further depleting a receiving unit lacking experienced playmakers.Willies came off the bench last week after Rashard Higgins injured his right knee and made the game’s biggest play in an overtime win. But both he and Higgins will miss this week’s game, and the Browns (2-2-1) will have to go further down their depth chart.Rookie Damion Ratley will likely be active and fill in for Willies as Cleveland’s No. 3 receiver behind Jarvis Landry and rookie Antonio Callaway. Running back Duke Johnson, who led the team in receptions last season, can also line up wide or in the slot.A sixth-round pick from Texas A&M, Ratley is excited about the opportunity.“I’m going to try to bring the best of my abilities in everything I can do, catching and running, doing everything I can to help the team where he was going to help the team,” Ratley said. “Next man up, that’s what it is.”Ratley has been inactive for just two games and hasn’t played the past two weeks. But seeing Willies make the most of his chance against the Ravens inspired him.“I can’t get mad because he was performing in places I wasn’t performing,” Ratley said. “It hurts, not being active. It killed me Denzel Ward Jersey White , but I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do to help the team win. I’ve been ready to contribute whenever I was needed, whenever I was called on, that was my mentality. I just kept going and now it’s my time, my opportunity to do what I need to do.”Willies came through for the Browns last week after Higgins went down while making a block in the fourth quarter.An undrafted free agent from Texas Tech, Willies turned a short pass from quarterback Baker Mayfield into a 39-yard gain in overtime to help set up Cleveland’s game-winning field goal with 2 seconds left.Willies finished with three catches for 61 yards.It’s not known how long Higgins will be sidelined, and his status could force the Browns to sign another receiver. The Browns met with former Cowboys star and free agent Dez Bryant during the summer, but the sides couldn’t reach agreement on a contract.Cleveland worked former Tennessee receiver Rishard Matthews earlier this week, but for now the team will push ahead with Landry and its rookies. From Baker Mayfield at the top of the first round to Lamar Jackson at the bottom, rookie quarterbacks had an impact, one way or another, in their NFL debuts.And don’t forget some of the players, at some of the other positions, in between.The betting favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year is New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley Baker Mayfield Jersey White , taken No. 2 behind Cleveland’s Mayfield in the draft this past spring.The first-year player with the biggest impact on the standings has been Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James , the No. 17 pick and a strong contender for top defensive rookie honors for a team assured of making the playoffs for the first time since 2013 — and still in the running for the best record in the AFC going into the final weekend.Even though Mayfield and the Browns were eliminated from playoff contention with two games left, the impact of the 2017 Heisman Trophy winner from Oklahoma was profound. Think of what it says that the Browns stayed in the postseason chase coming off an 0-16 season, and despite a midseason coaching change.Not to mention, Mayfield was backing up Tyrod Taylor when the season began, before his knack for winning games gave the Browns little choice but to promote him.“The amount of work that he puts in does not shock us that he also takes it to the ballgame because he works extremely hard to have an overall understanding of every aspect of the game,” said interim coach Gregg Williams, who took over when Hue Jackson was fired halfway through the season. “That does not come easy.”The Ravens selected Lamar Jackson with the 32nd pick of the first round, figuring he was a backup at best behind 10-year starter Joe Flacco. Since a hip injury that sidelined Flacco in early November, Baltimore is 4-1 with Jackson leading a run-first attack that has kept the Ravens alive as they try to end a three-year playoff drought. A victory against the Browns on Sunday gives Baltimore the AFC North title.Flacco was ready to return last week, but coach John Harbaugh stuck with Jackson over the 2013 Super Bowl MVP.“He’s the reincarnation of Michael Vick,” Tampa Bay defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said. “He’s a lot faster than you think on the field. When you see him in person, he can really run. He’s going to be good for a long time.”Sam Darnold (third overall to the New York Jets) Womens Denzel Ward Jersey , Josh Allen (seventh to Buffalo) and Josh Rosen (10th to Arizona) have had pretty much typical rookie quarterback years — more struggles than successes. But all three have offered glimpses that they can lead their respective franchises for years.Darnold strained his foot at Miami on Nov. 4, a game in which he threw four interceptions. In the three outings before he was sidelined, the 21-year-old quarterback completed just 47 percent of his passes — 52 of 110 — for 558 yards and two touchdowns with a whopping seven INTs.After missing three games, he has six TDs and one pick, attributing the turnaround to getting a chance to watch and learn from Josh McCown. But the Jets lost the past two.“Sometimes you’re going to go out there and play well and win. Sometimes you’re going to play well and lose,” Darnold said. “The NFL is a tough league. I found that out really quick.”Allen also was much better after returning from a right elbow injury that kept him out four games. On the open-ended question of who had emerged as the leader of the Buffalo offense, coach Sean McDermott chose Allen, citing how he responded coming off the injury.“You become the leader by earning the respect of your teammates,” McDermott said. “He was willing to do that early on. He didn’t try to jump out in front when he hadn’t earned it.”Allen has proven to be a productive runner for Buffalo.Rosen’s completion percentage is near the bottom among starting quarterbacks, but coach Steve Wilks says the Cardinals still covet Rosen as the quarterback of the future. He showed enough early for Arizona to waive Sam Bradford, who started the first three games.Barkley has several rookie records for the Giants: first with 1,000 yards rushing (third in the NFL with 1,198 with a game to go)’ most touchdowns (10); and most 100-yard rushing games (6). The downside for the Giants was a 1-7 start that turned Barkley’s season mostly into a stat chase. The former Penn State standout made an impression.“I just know that you give him a couple of touches Womens Bernie Kosar Jersey , he’s going to make something big happen out of those couple of touches,” receiver Sterling Shepard said. “You got to give him the ball and he can make magic happen.”James and Dallas linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, two of the stronger betting choices for Defensive Rookie of the Year, were chosen two spots apart in the draft. James leads the Chargers with 99 tackles, according to SportRadar, and is tied for the team lead with three interceptions.Vander Esch, taken 19th, has the Cowboys‘ rookie record for tackles, according to the coaches’ count. The former eight-man high school player and Boise State walk-on also played a big role in helping the Dallas defense remain the team’s strength despite two stretches without longtime standout linebacker Sean Lee.“Just embracing and enjoying my time here,” Vander Esch said. “It’s an awesome atmosphere, kind of like back in Boise but just intensified that much more. You have to soak it all in, but then again you have to go out and compete and show them you deserve to be here.”

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METAIRIE Michael Thomas Saints Jersey , La. (AP) — Even as Ted Ginn Jr. enters his 13th NFL season, the 34-year-old Saints receiver still considers his foot speed his most distinguishing asset.New Orleans hopes the former Ohio State football and track star can live up to the hype he himself has promulgated this offseason — namely by publicly inviting anyone to race him for $10,000 and by entering the “40 Yards of Gold” competition that purportedly will determine the NFL’s fastest player.“When you think about speed, and you come to the New Orleans Saints, you think about one guy,” Ginn said. “We’ve all got our labels of who we are. We’ve all just got to go out and man up to it.”Whether Ginn’s outward confidence is genuine or a means of self-motivation is difficult to discern.He is less than a year removed from arthroscopic knee surgery that wiped out most of his 2018 season. He said the experience caused him at one point to view retirement as a “50-50” proposition.“Going through the different things I went through and seeing the different doctors made me a little scared,” Ginn said.The Saints designated Ginn to return from injured reserve late last season and the move quickly paid dividends when he caught a late, 25-yard pass that helped the Saints defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. He added six receptions for 102 yards in two playoff games Marcus Davenport Jersey , including a 43-yarder in the NFC title game.Ginn said he has not been formally timed in a 40-yard dash in “a long time” but suggests that he can still sprint that distance in 4.38 seconds or faster.He said his training and diet regimens have evolved as he has gotten older. He is less focused on weight training now and spent part of this offseason on what he calls the “Alvin Kamara plan,” working in Miami with the Saints’ third-year star running back on drills designed to optimize agility, balance and explosiveness. He has given up eating meat, opting for more of a fish-focused, “pescatarian” diet.“I’m just taking different precautions to try and stick in this league,” Ginn said. “When you get to an older age, I pay attention to the young guys around me and their different little things. Weights are great, but they’re kind of going out of style right now. When I was young Alvin Kamara Jersey , I’d do weights a lot.“Certain stuff works for certain people; that’s what I’ve figured out in this league,” Ginn continued. “You just try to go out and figure out what’s good for your body. Once you do that, you try to maintain that.”Ginn played in only five regular season games last season, catching 17 passed for 209 yards and two touchdowns.His first season with the Saints — in 2017 — was among the best of his career: 53 catches, 787 yards and four TDs in 15 regular season games, followed by 12 catches for 187 yards and one TD in two playoff games.The Saints will be hoping Ginn rediscovers his 2017 form this season. While New Orleans added receiving tight end Jared Cook in free agency, the club stood pat with its receiver corps headlined by Michael Thomas and Ginn.“They believe in us,” Ginn said. “They believe in what they have.”Ginn’s enduring speed was evident in a 20-yard end around for a touchdown during 11-on-11 drills this week in one of the Saints’ last voluntary Marcus Davenport Jersey White , unpadded practices of the offseason.The pads go back on during minicamp next week. The tournament-style, 40-yard competition featuring Ginn among two dozen NFL players is scheduled June 29. Competitors include Kamara, although Ginn suspects he’d outrun his teammate as easily as Kamara outperforms him during balance beam drills.“That’s what he’s good at,” Ginn said with a laugh. “Let’s let people stick to what they’re good at.”Ginn said he has not scheduled any one-on-one races for $10,000. He said his mention of doing so was more of a light-hearted, off-the-cuff public relations ploy to bring attention to his Pop Warner football program in his native Cleveland called Ginn Elite.“It came to be a huge deal, and now the whole world is all over it,” Ginn said. “But everything you try to do in life Womens Marcus Davenport Jersey , you try to win. You try to do your best at all times. Just go out and do your deal, and whatever happens, happens.” The Rams performance in Super Bowl 53 proved they probably didn’t deserve to be there, much to the delight of Saints fans." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCanal Street Chroniclesa New Orleans Saints communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibrarySaintsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections InterviewsNew Orleans Saints SatireWho Dat HistoryCanal Street Chronicles TutorialLA Rams crap bed, make Saints fans happy: PodcastNew,3commentsThe Rams performance in Super Bowl 53 proved they probably didn’t deserve to be there, much to the delight of Saints fans. CSTShareTweetShareShareLA Rams crap bed, make Saints fans happy: PodcastThe Rams crapped the bed and the boys are pleased. Even if Dave and Kevin didn’t even watch. Also Marshon Lattimore Jersey White , Sean Payton nuked the special teams staff. 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For a while Thursday Malik Hooker Jersey White , Vic Fangio didn't know if his long-awaited debut as a head coach would happen in the Hall of Fame game.Fangio finished team meetings, then headed to a hospital because of a kidney stone. Though determined to lead his new team, the Denver Broncos, against Atlanta, "I didn't know if I would make it."He did, and he was made a winner thanks to a late rally.Fangio, an NFL assistant coach for nearly two decades, saw a late interception set up rookie Juwann Winfree's 15-yard touchdown catch, and his team edged the Falcons 14-10 to open the NFL's preseason.Yes, it was an exhibition game — the real first test comes Sept. 9 at Oakland. Still, Fangio was getting his chance to run a team. So this truly was a debut."Winning has cured more things than penicillin," joked Fangio, who still had not passed the stone when he met with the media after the game. "Nobody is doing backflips and cartwheels like in the regular season."Trey Johnson's interception of Matt Schaub's pass after the Atlanta backup quarterback was pressured set up Denver at the Falcons 38 with 5:21 remaining. A 14-yard pass interference call on fourth down against Rashard Causey kept Denver in it Womens Peyton Manning Jersey , but the Broncos were hurt by a holding penalty against rookie Ryan Crozier.Unfazed, rookie Brett Rypien hurled a pass into the right corner of the end zone, where it was deflected and Winfree latched onto it with 1:26 remaining."Trey made a nice play at the end, and Winfree made an acrobatic catch," Fangio said. "It's always good to be here for this game. It's always great to be around great ex-players and owners."Fangio also became the first coach to utilize the new rule allowing challenges of pass interference calls. Late in the second quarter, Linden Stephens was called for a 43-yard defensive penalty. Officials upheld the call."I made a statement I'd be the first to throw the flag on defensive pass interference," said Fangio, one of the premier defensive coordinators the league has seen.Both teams had eight-play first-half drives for touchdowns. Denver's was finished by Khalfani Muhammad's 3-yard run up the middle. Atlanta tied it with a precise two-minute drill guided by first-year quarterback Kurt Benkert, who is seeking a backup job to Matt Ryan. Benkert took the Falcons 61 yards in 1:17, hitting running back Brian Hill with a 3-yard touchdown pass.Benkert conducted another impressive series in the third period, going 56 yards in 12 plays to Giorgio Tavecchio's 27-yard field goal for a 10-7 lead.Benkert headed to the locker room early in the fourth quarter with a toe injury. He went 19 of 34 for 185 yards.Otherwise, it pretty much was a slopfest marred by dropped passes, penalties and missed assignments. Then again Womens Malik Hooker Jersey , how much can be expected in such an early preseason game?CLASS OF 2019The class of 2019 was introduced before the game and walked across the 50-yard line flanked by players from each team. The loudest cheers went to former Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey , which was predictable considering all the orange-clad folks in the stands. Former Chiefs and Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez gestured and joshed with the Atlanta players as he strode through. Ed Reed , Ty Law,Kevin Mawae , Gil Brandt,Johnny Robinson and the family of late Broncos owner Pat Bowlen also received loud ovations from the crowd of 20,802.LOCK IT UPDrew Lock, Denver's second-round draft pick and perhaps its quarterback of the future — Joe Flacco , acquired from Baltimore, if the starter but sat Thursday night — got plenty of action. He rarely impressed and finished 7 of 11 for 34 yards.INJURIESFalcons: Atlanta, which was ravaged by injuries last season, saw fourth-year DT Ra'Shede Hageman go down in the first quarter with a groin problem. Hageman has not played an NFL game since 2016. ... WR Marcus Green left in the third period with a groin injury.Broncos: Denver third-year LB Joe Jones hurt an arm in the second quarter and did not return.Asked for further updates on injuries, Fangio smiled and concluded: "I am more concerned about my injury update."NEXT UP:Broncos: at Seattle on Thursday night.Falcons: at Miami on Thursday night.For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Colts Darius Leonard Jersey White , Browns Working Out Possible Joint Training Camp Practices At Grand ParkIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on Monday confirmed that the ColtsColts will host Browns for joint practices in..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Colts StoriesScheduleRosterStatsYahoo Colts NewsYahoo Colts Team PageYahoo Colts ReportYahoo Colts Depth ChartYahoo Colts TransactionsYahoo Colts PhotosShop About Masthead Community Guidelines StubHub 鉁昐tampede Blue Colts LinksColts News: Colts working out possible joint practices with Cleveland BrownsNew,8commentsEDTShareTweetShareShareColts News: Colts working out possible joint practices with Cleveland BrownsBrian Spurlock-USA TODAY SportsColts, Browns Working Out Possible Joint Training Camp Practices At Grand ParkIndianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay on Monday confirmed that the ColtsColts will host Browns for joint practices in preseasonThe Cleveland Browns will spend some practice time in Westfield during training campColts/Browns To Hold Joint Training Camp Practices In Indiana This Summer | 1070 the FanThe Colts will reportedly have visitors to Grand Park again this Training Camp. 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Cleveland general manager John Dorsey announced Monday at the owners’ meetings in Phoenix, Arizona the Browns and Indianapolis Colts have arranged joint work...Justin Houston's free agency move from Chiefs to Colts makes job easierHouston has always played outside linebacker in a 3-4, but shifting to defensive end in a 4-3 allows the former Chiefs star to focus on the pass rush.Justin Houston Gives Colts Rare Depth Along Defensive Line | 1070 the FanIn the signing of Justin Houston, the Colts have upgraded their biggest need and continue to turn the defensive line into one of the deeper position groups on the roster.Colts Mailbag: Justin Houston’s Impact, Anthony Walker’s Growth, AAF In Indy?In this week’s Colts Mailbag, readers inquire about Justin Houston’s impact on the Colts’ defense Andrew Luck Jersey White , Anthony Walker’s growth at linebacker, the possibility of an AAF team in Indy and much more.Clayton Geathers Returns To Colts With “Unfinished Business” | 1070 the FanOn Wednesday afternoon, Clayton Geathers re-upped with the Colts on a one-year deal. Why did Geathers return to Indianapolis?Mailbag: Should The Colts Start Looking For The Future After Anthony Castonzo? | 1070 the FanThis week, mailbag readers inquire about the Colts draft need at safety, handling free agency with veterans getting cut and some early possibilities for Chris Ballard come draft time.Colts Offseason Needs: Post-Free Agency FrenzyThe first big wave of NFL free agency has come and past, and we are just over a month away from the 2019 NFL Draft, so now it's time to reexamine the Indianapolis Colts' primary roster needs.Chris Ballard On Free Agency So Far, Devin Funchess, Roster BuildingIndianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard this week joined 1070 The Fan's2019 Free Agency: Colts.com’s Best Of The RestWith many of the most notable NFL free agents now off the market, who are some of the best left for the Indianapolis Colts to investigate?Is Free Agent Dontrelle Inman Still On The Colts Radar? | 1070 the FanDontrelle Inman remains a free agent with the Colts already making a move at wide receiver this month. What is the latest between Chris Ballard and Inman?Colts will look a lot like they did last season, and that's a good thingThe Colts would currently have 20 of the 22 starters from 2018 returningIndianapolis Colts 2019 Mock Draft Monday: March 25The Indianapolis Colts have the No. 26-overall pick in April’s 2019 NFL Draft. Here’s your latest compilation taking a look at which players the various experts believe will land in Indianapolis.COLTS MEDIA

Can this be the No. 1 wide receiver they want?"The San Francisco 49ers have finally addressed the wide receiver position and selected South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel with their second round pick (36th overall) in the 2019 NFL Draft. Kyle Shanahan and his staff got an extended look at Samuel during the 2019 Senior Bowl Womens Patrick Willis Jersey , a game that made him one of the top wide receivers in this draft. He’s not the tallest, coming in at 5 feet, 11 inches and 215 pounds, but he is very fast and with that speed he can get some separation in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. He also holds the SEC kick return touchdown record with four.He does come with some minor injury concerns Womens Malcolm Smith Jersey , having a fractured fibula in 2017 and working through a hamstring injury in 2016. His college career finished with 2076 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns. The 49ers wide receivers may be underrated, but the production was not close to what they would want if they were to get in the championship hunt. They decided to not pick up Pierre Garçon’s 2019 option and also signed Jordan Matthews in free agency. Dante Pettis is hitting his second season and Kendrick Bourne could be on the chopping block going into his third year. Can this be the final piece to the wide receiver puzzle? We’ll find out as the season goes on. Highlights:Draft Profiles: SB Nation’s Stephen WhiteCBS SportsNFL.comKyle also broke down Deebo49ers draft picks1. First round: No. 2 overall Nick Bosa, Edge rusher, Ohio State2. Second round: No. 4 (36 overall) Deebo Samuel http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authenti … son-jersey , Wide receiver, South Carolina3. Third round: No. 3 (67 overall)4. Fourth round: No. 2 (104 overall)5. Sixth round: No. 3 (176 overall)6. Sixth round: No. 30 (212 overall) Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 edition of the Golden Nuggets http://www.49erslockerroom.com/authenti … tis-jersey , a daily compilation of San Francisco 49ers links from the Internet"Draft day is just a day away and the 49ers are waiting for the Arizona Cardinals to make their selection. For a couple of months, that pick was supposed to be QB Kyler Murray. In the last couple of weeks, there have been reports that the pick may be changing. If Kyler is selected, the 49ers would have their option of Nick Bosa or Quinnen Williams. But if the Cardinals select Nick Bosa Trent Taylor Jersey White , the 49ers could take Quinnen to shore up their defense or trade down to a team that is in need of moving up to select Kyler Murray.Unless the 49ers are blown away by a trade, they will select either of Nick Bosa or Quinnen Williams at #2. Both should immediately elevate the defense. Bosa and Dee Ford would form a formidable passing rushing duo. Quinnen and DeForest would give offensive linemen headaches on how to block them. Either of those guys would be a win for the 49ers.The kicking situation for the 49ers became a little more complicated with the news that Robbie Gould has demanded a trade. The team tagged Gould earlier in the offseason, but he wants to go back to Chicago to be with his family. Reports say that the earliest he would show up with the team would be on September 8th for the 1st regular season game. He will be a holdout unless he changes his mind. The 49ers will need to look into their options if they decide they do not want to go through this situation.49ers linksA trade could be in play if this happens | Cardinals eyeing Nick Bosa (Inman)John Lynch on Kyler Murray (Patra)Robbie wants to go home | Robbie Gould asks for trade (Alper)Robbie wants out of SF (Lott)Requesting a trade (Inman)49ers need to figure out if they want to deal with this situation for a kicker | Robbie doesn’t want to discuss new deal (Schefter)Robbie is prepared to holdout (Branch)Interesting to see what happens with trade request (Madson)No need to draft a kicker. Could still sign one | Trade request’s effect on draft (Madson)No long-term deal (Almquist)Need a kicker (Biderman)Quinnen and DeForest would be a great pairing | Quinnen Williams a possible #2 pick (Maiocco)He’s not going anywhere | Keeping Joe Staley in SF (Chan)Reggie Cobb’s son announcing draft pick (Fann)Lynch’s pre-draft presser (49ers staff)Top sleepers in the draft (Cohn)New player signed (49ers staff)Always need depth on the line | Ben Garland signed to one year deal (Alper)More depth added to O-line (Inman)His son will announce the 2nd round pick | Honoring longtime scout Reggie Cobb during the draft (Bergman)Kicking options (Almquist)Both would improve the defense | Williams or Bosa (Biderman)7 round mock (Maiocco)Looking for Arik to take another step in his development | Arik ready to embrace aggressive style (Maiocco)2nd round pick to be announced by Reggie Cobb’s son (Chan)Adding depth on OL (Madson)49ers videoAll 3 options possible: Bosa, Williams Arik Armstead Jersey White , or trade down | The possibilities for #2 pick (NFL video)

As the Cowboys prepare to play NFC East rival Washington Womens Michael Gallup Jersey , they are practicing at the Star. Coach Jason Garrett met with the media on Thursday to update everyone on the latest Cowboys news. (All Garrett answers are paraphrased and not actual quotes.)Communication is a buzz word of every minute of every dayCommunication has been discussed a lot by the Cowboys lately, and Jason Garrett definitely knows the importance of it. He noted that it exists all throughout football games and that they need to get everybody on the same page.Jason Garrett did mention that communication gets challenged when you go on the road, but he talked about how they use crowd noise to simulate some of that because they recognize its importance. He said some of the bad plays in road games recently came from communication issues and not having all the guys working together.There hasn’t necessarily been a “Jaylon is back” momentJaylon Smith has been one of the stories of the season so far for the Cowboys, but Jason Garrett noted that there hasn’t exactly been a singular moment where everyone knew he was back (Eli Manning disagrees). Garrett said it was a great moment just to see him playing in a game last season Demarcus Lawrence Jersey , although obviously Jaylon wasn’t playing at this level a year ago.Garrett did acknowledge that things got better for Jaylon when he took the brace off over the offseason, and that’s something that makes a lot of sense. He noted that his work around the goal line in the Texans game was special.Did Dr. Cooper play a big role in taking Jaylon Smith?ESPN’s Todd Archer asked one of the more interesting questions of the Jaylon Smith time period in Dallas, whether or not the Cowboys would have taken Jaylon Smith had Dr. Cooper not been the one that performed his surgery. Obviously Jason Garrett didn’t bite on this, but he did say that there were a number of factors that went into selecting him. He did say Dr. Cooper is so trusted that his word on the situation was a big influence Womens Dak Prescott Jersey , and that they went through all the plus and minuses.Sean Lee made a good progression on WednesdayThis is good news for The General, and Jason Garrett did note that the Cowboys would have to be mindful of the number of snaps Sean Lee could in fact see. He emphasized that they still have to see how Lee progresses throughout the week before deciding on if he plays. He was firm that they can now rest Lee some in games because of the play of Jaylon and LVE.Chidobe Awuzie is also progressingCoach noted he had a good day yesterday.David Irving is at the Star and will practiceCoach said Irving is at the facility and will practice. when someone asked about Irving saying he “didn’t have his legs” yet, coach said that will come because he practices hard.Dak Prescott’s running ability is a decision that he has to makeZone reads are part of what everybody wants to see the Cowboys continue to employ. Jason Garrett acknowledged that “many” of Dak’s 11 runs against Jacksonville were scrambles as opposed to designed runs. He said maybe 4-5 were zone reads which is pretty normal.The Cowboys like “eight guys up” along the defensive lineWe’ve seen Dallas utilize a lot of players along the defensive front and Jason Garrett reaffirmed that this is what they want to do. Rod Marinelli certainly likes having platoons of people ready to go, and that’s exactly what the Hot Boyz are. Garrett noted it keeps them fresh to rotate them but they do give some players more snaps Demarcus Lawrence Jersey White , but in the Jacksonville game they didn’t have a lot of overall snaps on defense since they forced three-and-outs and they controlled the clock. Dak Prescott is a good runnerWhen it comes to Dak Prescott running the ball he obviously has to be careful with it (like anyone). Asked whether or not they teach Dak techniques to slide or get out of bounds to any degree Jason Garrett did acknowledge that during his rookie year there were times he’d run to his left and stiff-arm players with his right arm and that they cautioned him against that. He said sometimes it’s hard since Dak is so competitive but they want him to get out of bounds or to slide after maximizing the run. No word from Tavon Austin’s second opinion It looked like he had a rough time on his plane ride, though.There are similarities in the “competitive spirit” between Ezekiel Elliott and Adrian PetersonJason Garrett didn’t want to get into comparing Zeke and Peterson, but he did note that they both have an extreme competitive spirit and will to finish plays. Jordan Reed looks like he’s backAccording to Jason Garrett, Jordan Reed is hard to guard. We all agree.Alex Smith does the things at the quarterback position that “help his teams win”Jason Garrett shared that when he was coaching in Miami in 2005 that they held the number two overall pick when Alex Smith went number one to San Francisco. He talked about getting to know Smith in that time and how one of his biggest takeaways was that he always had success in that he was a quarterback who helped his teams win. Sounds simple enough.Jeff Heath is a very productive playerGOAT.In all seriousness Womens Amari Cooper Jersey , Jason Garrett did discuss how Jeff Heath has seemingly always found a way to be around the ball. We’ve definitely seen Heath make plays over his career with that unique ability, he’s a special player in that regard. On Thursday afternoon the Dallas Cowboys announced that they would be making an announcement on Friday afternoon. Yes, they announced an announcement.The Friday announcement will take place at 12 PM CT and will involve a “football related matter.” That sounds interesting.Considering this is Jerry Jones choosing to do this and that he’s announcing it so that media can attend, it suggests that it’s a good thing opposed to a bad one. Of course Taco Charlton Jersey White , anything is possible so bad things are definitely on the table. Obviously, we’re hoping for good.Good things for the Cowboys could involve a new monument of some kind at The Star in Frisco or perhaps a new name to the Ring of Honor (the Dallas Morning News is reporting that this is indeed what will be announced). There’s an infinite number of bad things it could be and we really shouldn’t speculate things of this kind. Another possibility is that this is news of an extension of some kind for Jason Garrett as had previously been alluded to. It’s worth noting that the Cowboys play on Monday Night Football this week so they’re going to have a national stage just a few days after whatever this announcement is. Let’s all hope that we’re celebrating good news versus news of any other kind.

Team adds former Ohio State player as they continue their search for better defensive tackle depth." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesDawgs EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Browns sign defensive tackle Tracy SprinkleTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Todd Kirkland/AAF/Getty ImagesThe Cleveland Browns missed out on free agents Gerald McCoy and Mike Daniels in their quest to improve the depth among the defensive tackles.General manager John Dorsey took another shot at the problem on Saturday by signing defensive tackle Tracy Sprinkle. Sprinkle played collegiately at Ohio State Womens Denzel Ward Jersey , where his career got off to a slow start. He played in three games as a freshman without recording a stat, but appeared in 12 games as a backup during his second season, making four tackles and recovering a fumble.He was lost for the 2016 season when he suffered a torn patellar tendon in the opening game, but came back for his senior season, where he was named a team captain and posted 16 tackles. Given that rocky career path, Sprinkle was not selected in the 2018 NFL Draft and ultimately signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent. He spent training camp and the preseason with the Panthers before being released prior to the start of the season. This past spring he played in the short-lived Alliance of American Football league with the Atlanta Legends Womens David Njoku Jersey , and also participated in rookie minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs.The Browns are set at the defensive tackle position as far as the starters go with Larry Ogunjobi and Sheldon Richardson, although Richardson is currently dealing with an abdominal injury. But they appear less than comfortable with their current backups, given that they keep looking to sign free agents at the position. To make room on the roster for Sprinkle, the Browns waived cornerback Jermaine Ponder. Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey made what was likely the easiest call in NFL history when he fired head coach Hue Jackson in October.Now comes the hard part.The Browns will be one of the group of teams in the mix for a head coach this off-season, and just like the quarterback situation last spring, there is no room for error on Dorsey’s part.Gregg Williams has made a case to stay on as the head coach with the way the Browns have played since he took over. A win on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens will give Williams a 6-2 mark Womens Odell Beckham Jersey , which is hard to ignore. Just as hard to ignore is that Williams did not exactly cover himself in glory with the Buffalo Bills, where he was head coach from 2001 to 2003, going 17-31. Williams has cycled throughfive teams since then as defensive coordinator, and never had serious consideration as a head coach.So if it is not Williams, then who will Dorsey turn to?Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer has a few thoughts, which he shared on Thursday at si.com. And while every name that Breer floats out is clearly better than Jackson Odell Beckham Browns Jersey , the options from a group that a “prominent agent” considers the “weakest he’s seen in decades” are not very enticing.The first name that Breer links to the Browns is Adam Gase, who has been orchestrating a three-year downfall of the Miami Dolphins:It’s true that the Browns showed some interest in Gase, primarily because Manning considers Gase the best offensive coach he worked with during his career. Of course the Browns now have three years of evidence to evaluate those claims, and three years of the Dolphins being at the bottom of the league’s rankings on offense should be enough to not revisit Gase as a head coaching candidate.Breer then goes to another familiar name:Being able to work effectively with Dorsey should certainly be a pre-requisite for any coaching candidate. But the bigger question should be: why does anyone in the NFL still believe it is a smart play to pick from the Bill Belichick coaching tree? Just ask the Detroit Lions how well that is working out for them.There are also a couple of college coaches who Dorsey could at least reach out to. Most notably is Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, who clearly knows quarterback Baker Mayfield as well as anyone.But there is another name that Breer points to, and it is one that has a twist that would certainly appeal to Browns fans:Keeping Kitchens Denzel Ward Jersey White , who has quickly meshed with Mayfield and has been running the type of exciting offense last seen in these parts from Lindy Infante, would keep the fan base revved up. But is that enough for Dorsey to take a gamble on Campbell, who has only been a head coach at the college level? And who, despite all the publicity, has only gone 19-18 in his three years at Iowa State?There is little doubt that Dorsey already has a plan in place for finding the next head coach. The hard part is executing the plan.

There are two Wild Card games on the schedule today. In case you missed it https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com … lil-Jersey , here’s the information for both games.Baltimore Ravens (4) vs Los Angeles Chargers (5)When: 1:05 p.m. ETWhere: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore, MD)TV: CBS; Jim Nantz, Tony RomoRadio: SiriusXM 88 https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com … lyn-Jersey , SiriusXM 468 (Spanish)Stream: CBS All Access**Weather: 55掳/38掳 / Partly Cloudy / 10 mph WNW wind / 0% precip.Odds: Baltimore (-1) | o/u: 42Chicago Bears (3) vs Philadelphia Eagles (6)When: 4:40 p.m. ETWhere: Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)TV: NBC; Al Michaels, Cris CollinsworthRadio: SiriusXM 88 https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com … ayo-Jersey , SiriusXM 468 (Spanish)Stream: NBC Sports Live*Weather: 43掳/40掳 / Mostly Cloudy / 11 mph E wind / 20% precip.Odds: Chicago (-5.5) | o/u: 42* - Cable/satellite subscription required** - CBS All Access subscription requiredWho are you rooting for today, Panthers fans? Which game are you more excited to see? Share your thoughts with us!Use this space to talk about the action as it unfolds. You know the drill.This is now an open thread! COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is getting ready to offer the Carolina Panthers around $120 million in tax breaks to move practice fields and the team’s headquarters to the state from North Carolina.Both the South Carolina House and Senate approved the final version of the tax break bill Monday after minor differences between the two chambers were worked out.The bill would exempt the Panthers from paying state income taxes for players https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com … ess-Jersey , coaches and other employees for 15 years as long as they use the money to build their new complex near Rock Hill. The team would continue to play games in Charlotte, North Carolina.South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has been an enthusiastic backer of the proposal and is expected to sign it into law.The biggest difference in the final version of the bill is the addition of increased tax credits for future businesses that move to South Carolina’s poorest counties. The bill now also prevents any other pro team from getting the tax credits after July 2022 once the Panthers are expected to finish their facility in Rock Hill.The Panthers have told South Carolina officials they want to build a massive complex that would include restaurants, hotels https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com … son-Jersey , entertainment and a sports injury rehabilitation facility.Rep. Gary Simrill, the main backer of the bill, said the practice facility is a prime opportunity for South Carolina that will bring prestige and national attention and will bring other jobs.“It is really a symbol of what South Carolina is Marquis Haynes Jersey ,” said Simrill, a Republican from Rock Hill.Opponents of the bill said there is no need for South Carolina to provide any public help to Panthers owner David Tepper, who is worth around $11 billion. They also said the Panthers deal isn’t like offering incentives to a big manufacturer https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com … ith-Jersey , who in turn brings dozens of suppliers to the state.“I’m not sure the Carolina Panthers are on the same level as Volvo, BMW or Boeing,” said Rep. David Hiott Dontari Poe Color Rush Jersey , a Republican from Pickens.Tepper bought the team last summer. One of his chief priorities is finding somewhere his team can practice indoors after they had to practice several times late last season in a hotel ballroom because of heavy rain. The Panthers are currently putting a bubble over their practice fields in Charlotte until the new facility is built.Tepper said moving the practice fields to South Carolina would be too expensive without the incentives.Tepper and other Panthers officials say a move to South Carolina is part of the team’s longtime commitment to being a team for both North Carolina and South Carolina. The Panthers played their first season in 1995 at Clemson University while Bank of America Stadium was being built and have had their summer training camp at Wofford University in Spartanburg,The Senate voted 23-16 and the House voted 88-18 on Monday to pass the bill.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears got the win they sorely needed Walter Payton Color Rush Jersey , only to lose another key player.Guard Kyle Long had to be helped off the field in the closing minutes with an injured right foot, putting a damper on a 24-10 victory over the New York Jets on Sunday.Mitchell Trubisky threw for two touchdowns, and the Bears (4-3) came out on top after dropping two in a row to fall out of the NFC North lead. But they might have to get by without their three-time Pro Bowl lineman after Long was injured in the closing minutes. That was another hit for a team that was already missing star pass rusher star pass rusher Khalil Mack (right ankle) and No. 1 receiver Allen Robinson (groin).Long was hurt when tight end Dion Sims rolled into him as the two were blocking for Jordan Howard on a run, adding to a long list of injuries for the star lineman.He had surgery on his right ankle following the 2016 season and operations on his shoulder, elbow and neck after he was shut down late last year. Coach Matt Nagy said the team will know more about Long’s latest injury in the next few days.“Can’t say enough about Kyle, how much he loves this organization,” Trubisky said. “To see a guy go down like that, it hurts. We’ll just try to pick him up and rally behind him any way we can. He knows we love him and we’re just gonna hope for the best.”Though the Bears were missing their best defensive player, Sam Darnold struggled and the Jets (3-5) managed just 207 yards in losing their second straight game.Trubisky was shaky but did enough to help the Bears come out on top. He connected with Tarik Cohen for a 70-yard touchdown on a screen in the first quarter and threw a 4-yard scoring pass to Anthony Miller in the third Gale Sayers Jersey , making it 14-3. But the second-year pro was wild again after struggling with his control against New England the previous week.Trubisky was 16 of 29 for 220 yards. He also ran for 51 on six attempts.“Overall, we just found a way and ground it out,” he said. “It was a lot better in the second half than the first half. We stuck together, stuck to the plan and executed our plays.”Cohen’s lone reception was the big touchdown. He also ran for 40 yards on five carries.Howard ran for 81 yards and a touchdown. He scored from the 2 to make it 24-10 midway through the fourth quarter, sealing the win after tight losses to Miami and the Patriots.Coming off his worst game as a pro with three interceptions, Darnold was 14 of 29 for a career-low 153 yards in his eighth NFL start. On the plus side, he did not throw an interception in this one.“I mean, we just couldn’t really get anything going,” running back Isaiah Crowell said. “I’ve got to watch the film https://www.thebearsfanshop.com/Mike-Singletary-Jersey , but I mean it was frustrating at the same time.”LONG TDChicago grabbed a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Cohen turned a screen from Trubisky against an all-out blitz into a 70-yard touchdown. It was the longest play from scrimmage by the Bears this season.“It was just a great call by the offensive staff,” Cohen said. “We ran the screen into a blitz and usually that’s a good thing. When I turned upfield, I just didn’t see anybody. I was kind of nervous not to see anybody and I just saw green grass so I took it.”Jets inside linebacker Avery Williamson said he blew the coverage on that play.“I had to hug him up and I didn’t,” he said. “Mental error, so that was on me. Just got to know what I got to do in that situation. It was a miscue.”ANTHEMThere were no protests by either team during the national anthem.INJURIESJets: TE Neal Sterling left with a concussion in the second quarter when he got hit by Chicago’s Kyle Fuller after making a catch. Coach Todd Bowles confirmed Sterling has a concussion. .. DL Steve McLendon suffered an ankle injury.Bears: TE Ben Braunecker left because of a concussion. … Nagy said Mack’s status was “literally hour to hour” before the Bears decided in the morning not to suit him up, and they hope to have him playing next week. The two-time All-Pro missed his first game since Oakland drafted him with the fifth overall pick in 2014.UP NEXTJets: At Miami next Sunday.Bears: At Buffalo next Sunday. LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP)The Chicago Bears are set to sign Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Robinson and Philadelphia Eagles tight end Trey Burton, giving quarterback Mitchell Trubisky some playmaking targets.Robinson told ESPN he plans to sign a three-year, $42 million contract Dick Butkus Color Rush Jersey , while two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press Tuesday that Burton is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles after agreeing to a $32 million, four-year deal.Chicago also agreed to a deal with Atlanta Falcons receiver Taylor Gabriel, and Miami Dolphins kicker Cody Parkey also plans to sign with the Bears, people familiar with their situations said.The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deals won’t be announced until the league year begins Wednesday.The Bears also extended one-year tenders to receivers Cameron Meredith and Joshua Bellamy along with cornerback Bryce Callahan, giving them the right to match any offers they receive in free agency.A 2015 Pro Bowl selection, Robinson was impressed by new Bears coach Matt Nagy and told ESPN, ”I like what he did” as offensive coordinator with the Kansas City Chiefs. Robinson also tweeted ”What’s good Chicago!!!?” with a picture of himself in a Bulls game jersey on Tuesday.The Bears were looking to upgrade their struggling receiving corps and give Trubisky more dependable targets.The versatile Burton gets a chance to be the No. 1 tight end on the Bears after catching 23 passes for 248 yards and five TDs in Philadelphia’s championship season. He also threw a touchdown pass to quarterback Nick Foles in the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory over New England.Robinson had a strong training camp last year and looked like he would be an integral part of the offense. But he tore the ACL in his left knee on Jacksonville’s third play of the season and had surgery the following week. The Jaguars went on to win the AFC South and advance to the conference title game.Robinson has missed 21 games in four seasons, though Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said at the NFL scouting combine he is ”right on schedule” in his recovery from the torn ACL.A second-round draft pick from Penn State, Robinson has 202 catches for 2 William Perry Jersey ,848 yards and 22 touchdowns in 43 games. He had 80 receptions for 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2015, establishing himself as one of the best receivers in franchise history. His production dropped in 2016, with 73 receptions for 883 yards and six scores.But at 24, he’s young and fills a big need for the rebuilding Bears. Chicago’s leading receiver last year was Kendall Wright with 59 receptions for 614 yards.Gabriel had 33 catches for 378 yards and a touchdown last season. He has 132 receptions for 1,819 yards and eight touchdowns in four seasons with Atlanta and Cleveland.The Bears are banking on Trubisky’s development to help them end a string of losing seasons. General manager Ryan Pace staked his reputation to the quarterback by trading up a spot with San Francisco last year to draft him with the No. 2 overall pick.Parkey made 21 of 23 field goals in his lone season with Miami. He worked with new Bears special teams coordinator Chris Tabor as a member of the Cleveland Browns in 2016, after spending his first two years with the Eagles.The Bears waived Connor Barth and signed Cairo Santos in November. Santos then suffered a season-ending groin injury, and Mike Nugent finished the season as Chicago’s kicker.The Bears fired coach John Fox after going 5-11 and finishing last in the NFC North for the fourth straight year. The Bears have missed the playoffs 10 of the past 11 seasons and have not finished with a winning record since 2012.—AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Philadelphia contributed to this report.—