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Barnwell ranks the NFL teams with the worst offseasons: What went right, what went wrong and what's next
Seattle had a head-scratching past few months, while Las Vegas spent big to win now. These 16 teams took a step back.


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NFL NATION
How college lacrosse's top player became a rookie free-agent signing with the Atlanta Falcons
Jared Bernhardt was an All-American in lacrosse and a former dual-threat QB, but he's trying to make the team as a WR -- a position he's never played.
Ndamukong Suh among players Raiders could target with June 1 cap relief
The Raiders have needs at right tackle and in the secondary, but could chase an aging star like Suh or extend one of their own like Hunter Renfrow.
Matt Ryan, Nick Foles bring QB stability Colts have desired for years
The Colts hope the veteran leadership they found in offseason additions Ryan and Foles will get them over the hump in 2022.

EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH
Why coach Kevin O'Connell is confident Irv Smith Jr. will be a 'big part' of what Vikings do in '22
Smith was poised to play a big role before a knee injury during the 2021 preseason.

MORE DETERMINED THAN EVER
How a life-threatening ordeal gave the Jets' Vinny Curry perspective
A year after surgery that sidelined him for a season, the 33-year-old Curry is back and more determined than ever.

COMEBACK FOR COLIN KAEPERNICK?
Why Stephen A. is tired of NFL players saying Kaepernick should be in the league
Why Louis Riddick can see Kaepernick being effective for the Raiders

NFL SCHEDULE RELEASE
Win total predictions: Our reporters make over/under picks for all 32 teams
The initial Caesars win total projections for the 2022 NFL season are out, so where does your team fall in the over/under debate?
Analysis and a bold prediction for all 32 teams
The NFL released the regular-season schedule on Thursday.

A SOARING NEW DUO
The Mariota to Pitts connection looks lit early

WHO COULD SIGN MASSIVE DEALS?
$280 million for Kyler Murray? We made second-contract projections for 10 top 2019 draft picks
Which players from the Class of 2019 could sign massive deals before the season begins, and what could they look like? We made projections.

LEAGUE COLLABORATION
NFL and Mythical Games partner up for NFT-based video game
Fantasy football will meet NFTs with the 2023 launch of NFL Rivals.
Top Headlines
- Browns, Njoku agree to 4-year, $56.75M deal
- Sources: Kap workout positive; no deal imminent
- Khan: Being Steelers GM is 'a dream come true'
- McDaniels on Kap tryout: Carr knows team is his
- Mahomes: K.C.'s offense will involve 'everybody'
- Saints expect WR Thomas to be ready for camp
- Falcons' Jones to miss workouts after procedure
- Judge denies NFL's motion to toss Gruden suit
- Contract projections: Top '19 draft picks
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