The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Justin Tucker on Monday after 13 seasons, the team announced...

The Baltimore Ravens released kicker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/21259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/21259">Justin Tucker</a> on Monday after 13 seasons, the team announced."Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances," Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement. "Considering our roster, we have made the tough decision to release Justin Tucker."The Ravens' decision to part ways with their longtime kicker follows his subpar 2024 performance. It also comes during an ongoing NFL investigation into Tucker, who's been accused of sexual misconduct by 16 massage therapists.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Baltimore Banner reported in January that six female massage therapists from high-end spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area said Tucker engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with them in incidents that took place from 2012-16. Weeks later, additional massage therapists also accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct. He's denied the allegations.Tucker, 35, joined the Ravens as an undrafted rookie in 2012 and earned seven Pro Bowl berths along with eight All-Pro nods (five first-team selections). His 89.1% career field-goal percentage is the highest in NFL history. However, he converted only 73.3% of his FG attempts in 2024, the lowest single-season mark of his career.Baltimore recently selected Arizona kicker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210123" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210123">Tyler Loop</a> in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.Tucker's release will be designated as a post-June 1 move, according to <a href="https://x.com/jeffzrebiec/status/1919501367481163819">Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic</a>.

BALTIMORE, MD - AUGUST 15: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on after kicking a field goal against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of a preseason game at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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New York Giants rookie pass-rusher Abdul Carter is still looking for a jersey number to begin his...

New York Giants rookie pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209913" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209913">Abdul Carter</a> is still looking for a jersey number to begin his NFL career.After Giants legend Lawrence Taylor <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3274982" href="https://thescore.com/news/3274982">declined</a> to unretire his No. 56 last week, Carter set his sights on No. 11 instead, a jersey number also retired by the franchise to honor former quarterback Phil Simms.Simms initially <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3279395" href="https://thescore.com/news/3279395">expressed</a> a willingness to unretire his number for Carter but revealed Friday that his family outvoted him on letting the team's top pick take No. 11, according to <a href="https://x.com/garymyersny/status/1918471832430145907?s=42&amp;t=KO5aSnKLcALFsJ2PgJe89A">Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee voter Gary Myers</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Carter reacted to Simms' decision while having fun on social media Friday.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Damn at this point imma be out there with just my last name on my jersey, no number😂😂😂 Jkjk, It’s all Love. Just wanna play Football!— Abdul Carter (@1NCRDB1) <a href="https://twitter.com/1NCRDB1/status/1918486530110210491?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Carter wore No. 11 throughout his standout career at Penn State before New York selected him third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old previously wore No. 22 as a linebacker and running back at La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. That number currently belongs to Giants defensive back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199826" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199826">Dru Phillips</a>.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter and Commissioner Roger Goodell pose after being selected third overall by the New York Giants during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Patriots quarterback Drake Maye feels great about New England's moves to bolster its roster for t...

Patriots quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199741" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199741">Drake Maye</a> feels great about New England's moves to bolster its roster for the 2025 season."I'm pumped," Maye said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/PhilAPerry/status/1917977139401363473">Phil Perry of NBCS Boston</a>. "A lot of new faces. ... Found answers at a lot of different spots that hopefully we can plug and play."The Patriots, now coached by Mike Vrabel, focused on improving the supporting cast around Maye since posting a 4-13 record in 2024. New England added several playmakers on both sides of the ball, and its offense could have six new starters next season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Vrabel's outfit acquired receivers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/65482" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/65482">Stefon Diggs</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/69900" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/69900">Mack Hollins</a> as well as center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/85737" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/85737">Garrett Bradbury</a> and offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/44290" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/44290">Morgan Moses</a>. The Patriots also used their first four draft picks on offensive players, including first-round offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209910">Will Campbell</a> and second-round running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209981" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209981">TreVeyon Henderson</a>.Maye added that he's particularly excited about Diggs' arrival and that he used to play with the four-time Pro Bowl wideout in Madden."He's been around," Maye <a href="https://x.com/PhilAPerry/status/1917978189688623445">said</a> of Diggs, who joined New England on a three-year, $63.5-million contract in March. "It's gonna be cool to throw to a receiver who's made plays like he has."Maye and Co. will also have a new offensive coordinator in 2025 after the Patriots reunited with Josh McDaniels."His stuff works," Maye said of McDaniels, according to <a href="https://x.com/LosTalksPats/status/1917980046477660209">Carlos A. Lopez of "The Patriots Pulse Podcast</a>." He added, "He coached the best to ever do it, so it's pretty cool getting to watch old things Tom (Brady did) and see how he does it."The 2025 season is crucial for Maye's development after the 22-year-old completed 66.6% of his passes for 2,276 yards and 15 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in 12 starts as a rookie. New England drafted him third overall last spring.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 28: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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The Buffalo Bills are signing wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year contract worth up to $5 mi...

The Buffalo Bills are signing wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161832" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161832">Elijah Moore</a> to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1917691584570700102">Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz</a>.Moore confirmed it on social media Wednesday."Back in that red and blue," Moore <a href="https://x.com/e_moore03/status/1917696085264392324">wrote</a> on X. "Time to go be great. Grateful for the opportunity. Can't wait to meet Bills Mafia."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The move comes days after the 2025 NFL Draft, where Buffalo mainly focused on its defense and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3276272" href="https://thescore.com/news/3276272">didn't draft a wideout</a> until the seventh round with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210091" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210091">Kaden Prather</a>. The Bills also took tight end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210107" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210107">Jackson Hawes</a> in Round 5.Moore spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns. He set a career high with 640 receiving yards in 2023 before catching 61 passes in '24, a new personal best. The 2021 second-round pick played his first two NFL campaigns for the New York Jets and is only 25. The Ole Miss product has racked up 200 career receptions for 2,162 yards and nine touchdowns in 61 appearances.The Bills have tried to bolster their wide receiver depth chart this offseason. They signed <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/161821" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/161821">Joshua Palmer</a> earlier this year, adding him to a group headlined by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174118" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174118">Khalil Shakir</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199774" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199774">Keon Coleman</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/82871" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/82871">Curtis Samuel</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/69900" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/69900">Mack Hollins</a>, who led the team with five touchdown catches in 2024, joined the New England Patriots in March.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 24: Elijah Moore #8 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter of a game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Minnesota Vikings are signing linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a one-year, $23-million extensi...

The Minnesota Vikings are signing linebacker <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/90181" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/90181">Andrew Van Ginkel</a> to a one-year, $23-million extension, his agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus, told <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1917309710333514084?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The deal includes $22.4 million guaranteed. It comes after Van Ginkel enjoyed a career year in his first season with the Vikings.The 29-year-old set a career high with 11.5 sacks in 2024 while recording two interceptions, both of which were returned for a touchdown. He also had 79 tackles (18 for loss) and six pass breakups en route to earning a second-team All-Pro berth.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Van Ginkel originally joined the Vikings on a two-year, $20-million contract after spending his first five seasons with the Miami Dolphins.He's a key member of a Minnesota defense that ranked second in EPA/play in 2024.

INGLEWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 24: Andrew Van Ginkel #43 of the Minnesota Vikings lines up before the snap during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California.

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The Cleveland Browns are signing wide receiver Diontae Johnson, sources told Mike Garafolo of NFL...

The Cleveland Browns are signing wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/102590" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/102590">Diontae Johnson</a>, sources told <a href="https://x.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1916984171060252889">Mike Garafolo of NFL Network</a>.Johnson visited the Browns on Monday. He'll ink a one-year contract, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1916984904279330825">Adam Schefter of ESPN</a>.The 28-year-old began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had a disappointing 2024 season, failing to make an impact during stints with the Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Johnson began last year with the Panthers, who acquired him from the Steelers. Carolina later sent him to Baltimore as part of a midseason trade. However, Johnson caught just one pass in four appearances before being released. He'd previously been suspended for one game after refusing to enter a contest. The former Pro Bowler later joined the Texans but had only two receptions.A third-round pick in 2019, Johnson posted a career year in Pittsburgh with a 107-1,161-8 stat line in 2021.He joins a Browns wide receiver room in need of more depth and impactful playmakers. Cleveland didn't select any wideouts in the 2025 NFL Draft, leaving <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/114403" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/114403">Jerry Jeudy</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188140" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188140">Cedric Tillman</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174155" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174155">Michael Woods II</a> as the team's top options at the position.

INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 25: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) leaves the football field after the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Los Angeles Chargers on November 25, 2024, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

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The Dallas Cowboys are interested in reuniting with wide receiver Amari Cooper, a source told Nic...

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in reuniting with wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/60608" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/60608">Amari Cooper</a>, a source told <a href="https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article305244341.html">Nick Harris of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>.Cooper remains unsigned after finishing the 2024 season with the Buffalo Bills. The 30-year-old caught 44 passes for 547 yards and four touchdowns with the Cleveland Browns (six games) and Bills (eight appearances) last year. Cooper played for the Cowboys from 2018-21, posting 292 receptions, 3,893 yards, and 27 touchdowns before Dallas traded him to Cleveland in 2022. The veteran wideout topped 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons with the Browns.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Cowboys have been looking to bolster their wide receiver position, which lacks star power and depth behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/120335" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/120335">CeeDee Lamb</a>. However, Dallas didn't select any receivers in last week's NFL draft. The team would've taken wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209929" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209929">Tetairoa McMillan</a> if he'd been available at No. 12 overall, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44875484/nfl-dallas-cowboys-draft-tyler-booker-ezeiruaku-shavon-revel">ESPN's Todd Archer</a>. McMillan went to the Carolina Panthers eighth overall, and Dallas chose offensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209922" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209922">Tyler Booker</a> instead.The Cowboys also reportedly had discussions with an AFC North team regarding a potential trade for a veteran pass-catcher. It's unclear which wideout Dallas targeted, but the Pittsburgh Steelers <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3273460" href="https://thescore.com/news/3273460">apparently</a> received trade calls about wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174055" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174055">George Pickens</a> before the draft. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said last week that he was working on potential "substantive" trades.In addition to Lamb, Dallas' WR depth chart features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188156" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188156">Jonathan Mingo</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/174079" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174079">Jalen Tolbert</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/175182" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/175182">KaVontae Turpin</a>, among others.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 27: Amari Cooper #19 of the Dallas Cowboys runs after making a catch in the third quarter against Grayland Arnold #37 of the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on December 27, 2020 in Arlington, Texas.

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New Orleans Saints quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/22061" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/22061">Derek Carr</a> publicly addressed his injured shoulder for the first time over the weekend and criticized part of the media for questioning the nature of his injury."I have an MRI report to prove it. The team knows about it, we've been in constant communication," Carr said Sunday during a guest sermon at Church LV in Las Vegas, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44905101/saints-derek-carr-confirms-shoulder-injury-rips-speculation">ESPN's Katherine Terrell</a>. "There's nothing wrong, we're figuring it out and we're gonna go forward with that."The veteran quarterback added that he's been dealing with people "lying about me," according to<a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/saints-qb-derek-carr-confirms-shoulder-injury-i-have-an-mri-report-to-prove-it"> NFL.com's Kevin Patra</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>It was reported April 11, just weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, that Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that could sideline him for the 2025 season. It's unclear which shoulder Carr injured and how it happened.Saints general manager Mickey Loomis addressed the issue last week, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3273552" href="https://thescore.com/news/3273552">saying</a> he hopes to get a resolution and clarity regarding the passer's status "in the near future." With Carr's availability in question, the team drafted quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/210047" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/210047">Tyler Shough</a> with the 40th overall selection in last week's draft.In March, New Orleans committed to Carr for the 2025 season by reworking his contract. The Saints are 14-13 with the 32-year-old under center since signing him during the 2023 offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler, who missed seven games due to oblique and hand injuries last year, passed for 40 touchdowns against 13 interceptions over the last two campaigns.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 23: Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints looks on before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 23, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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The New England Patriots took Memphis defensive back Kobee Minor with the 257th overall pick to conclude the 2025 NFL Draft, making him this year's "Mr. Irrelevant."Minor is coming off a career year after posting 37 tackles, six pass breakups, and two sacks. He also played at Texas Tech and Indiana earlier in his college career. It's the second straight year a defensive back is "Mr. Irrelevant," as the New York Jets took safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199910">Jaylen Key</a> at No. 257 last year. Key didn't play in 2024 and is currently on the Cincinnati Bengals.A defensive player has been selected as the NFL's "Mr. Irrelevant" in each of the last three seasons. The most recent offensive playmaker to come off the board with the draft's final pick was San Francisco 49ers quarterback <a href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/174189">Brock Purdy</a> in 2022.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Minor was the 11th player drafted by the Patriots in 2025. New England focused exclusively on upgrading <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199741" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199741">Drake Maye</a>'s supporting cast in the earlier rounds, taking offensive tackle <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209910" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209910">Will Campbell</a> in the first round, running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209981" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209981">TreVeyon Henderson</a> in the second, and wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209985" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209985">Kyle Williams</a> and center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209988" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209988">Jared Wilson</a> in Round 3.

FRISCO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 17: Hudson Clement #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers is defended by Kobee Minor #7 of the Memphis Tigers during the second half of the Scooter's Coffee Frisco Bowl at Toyota Stadium on December 17, 2024 in Frisco, Texas.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> addressed his pre-draft process Saturday and reflected on whether he could've done anything differently after falling to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft."I feel like in life, there's always a way I can improve," Sanders said Saturday, shortly after the Browns drafted him, according to <a href="https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1916223667287085266">Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN</a>. "I'm able to improve. And some things that I (did) that seemed right at the time, I could've went about it a different way."Several experts listed Sanders as potentially the second-best quarterback of this class behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209905" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209905">Cam Ward</a>, who went first overall to the Tennessee Titans. However, Sanders didn't hear his name called until Day 3 at No. 144 overall in one of the NFL draft's most historic falls.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Sanders' unexpected fall shocked the NFL world, but the former Colorado star isn't concerned about it anymore."I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity throughout everything," Sanders <a href="https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1916220709413494976">said</a>. "I don't ever focus on a negative or even think about the negative because the positive happened so fast."He <a href="https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1916223126830305485">added</a>: "The main thing is I'm proving (head coach Kevin) Stefanski and Mr. (Andrew) Berry right about picking me, that I'm a good draft pick."In Cleveland, Sanders could have a chance to compete for the starting role. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/84667" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/84667">Deshaun Watson</a> is unlikely to play in 2025 due to an Achilles injury, which leaves the Browns with a QB competition featuring <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/2945" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/2945">Joe Flacco</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173994" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173994">Kenny Pickett</a>, Sanders, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209984" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209984">Dillon Gabriel</a>, who the team also drafted this year at No. 94."I know I'm going to fit in perfectly," Sanders <a href="https://x.com/DanielOyefusi/status/1916221523800576413">continued</a>. "I feel like first thing getting in is showing respect to the vets. I'm getting ready to work and show the coaches, have them understand I'm ready to work, actually understand the real me. I'm truly thankful for the opportunity for people to actually see the real me and not be able to see stuff that could be true or not."Sanders - who led the Big 12 in most major passing categories in 2024 - reportedly didn't interview well with teams pre-draft, but several draft experts pointed out that his interviews alone shouldn't have dropped him all the way to the fifth round given his potential.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 1: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado sits on the field during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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The first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft are gone, but one major question remains: What's happening with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>?Sanders - considered by many to be the second-best quarterback prospect of the class pre-draft - has yet to be selected despite five passers having already heard their names called.It remains unclear what has led to Sanders still being available ahead of Round 4.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I have no answers. I really have nothing to say. I'm just disgusted. That's all I can say," longtime ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper said Friday during the live broadcast.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none">
Mel Kiper Jr. to close out Day 2 on ESPN2 with Shedeur Sanders still undrafted: "I really have nothing to say. I'm just disgusted. That's all I can say." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLDraft?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLDraft</a> <a href="https://t.co/ypnTubvVED">pic.twitter.com/ypnTubvVED</a>— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) <a href="https://twitter.com/awfulannouncing/status/1915973275441893642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><a href="https://x.com/awfulannouncing/status/1915967614914056348">Adam Schefter of ESPN</a> reported that Sanders didn't interview well and that some teams preferred other quarterbacks this year. However, Schefter added that it's "inconceivable" that the former Colorado star went undrafted after the event's first two days.Sanders <a href="https://x.com/ShedeurSanders/status/1915960336320020515?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">reacted</a> to his shocking slide Friday by thanking God for "everything" on social media minutes before Round 3 was officially over.The Tennessee Titans kicked off the draft by taking <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> first overall, while the New York Giants traded back into Round 1 to land <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209911" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209911">Jaxson Dart</a> at No. 25. The New Orleans Saints then used a second-round pick on Tyler Shough before the Seattle Seahawks took <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162849" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162849">Jalen Milroe</a> and the Cleveland Browns chose <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/138036" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/138036">Dillon Gabriel</a> in the final picks of the third round. Some of the NFL's biggest stars couldn't believe that Sanders wasn't among the first five QBs off the board."Crazy," Kansas City Chiefs superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a> <a href="https://x.com/PatrickMahomes/status/1915963918448574603">tweeted</a>."I got to say, Shedeur not being picked yet is strange," <a href="https://x.com/Buddabaker3/status/1915938273471697007">wrote</a> Arizona Cardinals safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/88739" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/88739">Budda Baker</a>."Shedeur Sanders not being drafted in the first three rounds of the NFL draft is ridiculous," <a href="https://x.com/RGIII/status/1915969302546546900">said</a> former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III.Cowboys owner Jerry Jones also talked about Sanders during a press conference Friday evening."We thought and evaluated him extremely high in this draft," Jones said, according to <a href="https://x.com/NickHarrisFWST/status/1915983988411220302">Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram</a>. "We obviously have Dak as the highest-paid player in the league."I have an edge, I know what winner he has in his bloodline. Consequently, with my firsthand knowledge, with my relationship with Deion (Sanders) over the years, and I watched two or three ballgames with his son, I know where the character is there. And it is great character."

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Shedeur Sanders #QB13 of Colorado speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is returning to action against Joaquin Buckley in the main event at UFC Atlanta on June 14, the promotion announced Friday.A women's flyweight fight between Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick will serve as the co-main event.Usman hasn't fought since losing to Khamzat Chimaev in his middleweight debut in October 2023. The 37-year-old is currently the fourth-ranked welterweight. He is 0-3 in his last three fights.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Meanwhile, Buckley - the No. 7 fighter in the division - most recently defeated Colby Covington in December to extend his winning streak to six fights.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria reacts after a decision loss against Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates in a middleweight fight during the UFC 294 event at Etihad Arena on October 21, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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The first pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft is a hot commodity.The Cleveland Browns have fielded trade calls for the No. 33 selection, according to <a href="https://x.com/CameronWolfe/status/1915879190618116408?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet">Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network</a>.Several teams have contacted Cleveland about a deal, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Schultz_Report/status/1915865143935750580">Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports</a>. The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans - who own picks No. 34 and No. 35, respectively - have reportedly also received calls from teams interested in moving up.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Cleveland is presumably looking to add offensive weapons on Day 2 after using a top-five pick on defensive lineman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209916" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209916">Mason Graham</a> on Thursday. The Browns originally owned the second overall selection and were expected to select two-way phenom <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/209912" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/209912">Travis Hunter</a>. However, the team traded that pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a package that included an extra first-round choice next year.The Browns' main needs offensively are quarterback, running back, and wide receiver. Cleveland currently holds four more picks in the top 100 on Friday, including the 33rd and 36th overall selections.Several top prospects remain available, including quarterbacks <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162849" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162849">Jalen Milroe</a>, running back <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/161703" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/161703">TreVeyon Henderson</a>, and wideout <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173183" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173183">Luther Burden III</a>.

BEREA, OHIO - MAY 31: Executive vice president, football operations & general manager Andrew Berry of the Cleveland Browns (L) talks with head coach Kevin Stefanski during the Cleveland Browns OTAs at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on May 31, 2023 in Berea, Ohio.

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Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced that quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> is the starter as New York kicks off its offseason activities."Russ will be our starter, and that's how it will be once we get started here in the spring," Daboll said Thursday, according to <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1915608870224867726">SNY</a>.Daboll's comments come after the Giants <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3257557" href="https://thescore.com/news/3257557">made a trade</a> to add an extra first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft to select quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162552" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162552">Jaxson Dart</a> 25th overall. New York also took pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a> at No. 3 with its original pick.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Giants' biggest need in 2025 was quarterback, and drafting Dart in Round 1 was the team's third move to address the issue. New York also signed veterans <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a> in free agency.Daboll said he believes Dart will be able to learn from Wilson and Winston."We're going to do everything we can to develop (Dart) and bring him along," the 2022 Coach of the Year said. "We have some good quarterbacks in the room relative to play time, experience."Daboll <a href="https://x.com/SNYGiants/status/1915608384738304154">added</a>: "I like the way (Dart) plays. I like his competitive fire. I like his accuracy. I like his ability to push the ball down the field, his athletic ability to run with the football."The Giants drafted Dart over <a href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a>, whom many experts considered the second-best QB available behind <a href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a>.New York also reportedly considered signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/747" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/747">Aaron Rodgers</a> earlier this offseason before adding Wilson, who passed for 16 touchdowns in 11 starts with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 05: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll enters the field before the game between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles on January 05, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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Follow the 2025 NFL Draft with <a href="https://thescore.com/news/3268678">theScore's live tracker</a> to view all selections as they happen.The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Colorado wide receiver and cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> second overall in the draft after making a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday.Cleveland was linked to Hunter for most of the draft process, but Jacksonville sent shockwaves through the NFL by moving up from No. 5 in the franchise's first year under general manager James Gladstone and head coach Liam Coen.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Browns will receive the fifth overall selection as well as a second-round pick (36th overall), a fourth-round selection (126th), and a 2026 first-rounder in exchange for the No. 2 pick, a fourth-round choice (104th), and a sixth-rounder (200th), according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1915560003773043116">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.The trade took place despite the Jaguars not having any conversations with Hunter since the combine, <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1915563205989998850">Ian Rapoport of NFL Network</a> reports. Jacksonville is expected to give the Heisman Trophy winner a big workload as a wide receiver while still playing him at his natural cornerback position on defense, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1915562340382368187">Schefter</a> notes.Hunter posted one of the most impressive college seasons of all time in 2024. The two-way star recorded 96 receptions, 1,258 yards, and 15 touchdowns as a receiver while tallying 36 total tackles, four interceptions, and 11 pass deflections on defense.The 21-year-old won the Chuck Bednarik Award as the nation's top defender, the Walter Camp Player of the Year award, and the Heisman last year. He was named an All-American in 2023 and was a unanimous selection in his final year with the Buffaloes.Hunter will now team up with standout receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/199743" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/199743">Brian Thomas Jr.</a> while instantly adding much-needed star power to Jacksonville's cornerback depth chart.<h3>Pre-draft profile</h3><script type="text/javascript">!function(){"use strict";window.addEventListener("message",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data["datawrapper-height"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll("iframe");for(var t in a.data["datawrapper-height"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data["datawrapper-height"][t]+"px";r.style.height=d}}}))}();
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</script></figure>Hunter was the top player in both our wide receiver and cornerback rankings, which really drives home the type of unicorn prospect we're talking about here. It remains to be seen whether the Heisman Trophy winner will play both ways in the NFL - or at least to what extent - but there's Pro Bowl ability on each side of the ball. As a receiver, the playmaking traits are off the charts. Hunter's unique athletic ability is evident in the way he separates from coverage defenders, makes plays after the catch, and controls his body while attacking the ball in the air. He's also somehow already a proficient route-runner despite playing both sides throughout his college career.As a cornerback, Hunter is extremely fluid in coverage. He shows the ability to flip his hips and match receivers in man-to-man assignments and plays with good anticipation and transition quickness in zone. And when he has a chance to make a play on the ball, odds are he's going to do it. The ball skills that help make him such a dynamic receiver will give him the best hands of any NFL defensive back from the outset of his pro career. Hunter is truly a one-of-a-kind prospect. His impact at two different and extremely valuable positions makes him the clear No. 1 player in this draft.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: Wide Receiver/Cornerback Travis Hunter of Colorado celebrates after being selected second overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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The Cleveland Browns are believed to have a trade in the works that would ship out the No. 2 pick, a source told <a href="https://x.com/MaryKayCabot/status/1915539111097651441">Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com</a>.Cleveland is reportedly listening to calls from teams willing to move up to acquire the second overall pick in the 2025 draft.The Jacksonville Jaguars have been trying to move up from No. 5 and could be interested in going as high as No. 2, according to <a href="https://x.com/jeffphowe/status/1915523136633684379">Jeff Howe of The Athletic</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Browns are set to pick in Round 1 for the first time since 2021. Cleveland has been linked to two-way superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/179519" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/179519">Travis Hunter</a> for most of the draft process, but the Heisman Trophy winner is unlikely to be available past the top three.Quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a> is widely expected to land with the Tennessee Titans at No. 1.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 27: Liam Coen, new Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, looks on as he is introduced to the media at the Miller Electric Center on January 27, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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The New York Giants are trying to acquire a second first-round pick at the back of Round 1 on Thursday in the 2025 NFL Draft, sources told <a href="https://x.com/DMRussini/status/1915513721092530612">Dianna Russini of The Athletic</a>.New York owns the No. 3 pick and is projected to select pass-rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/171484" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/171484">Abdul Carter</a>. However, the Giants have been heavily linked to a quarterback, and acquiring an extra first-round selection would put them in a position to land a new passer. The Giants also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3274149" href="https://thescore.com/news/3274149">reportedly</a> tried to land the No. 1 pick from the Tennessee Titans earlier in April.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/152938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/152938">Cam Ward</a>, the top QB prospect available in this year's class, is widely expected to go first overall to the Titans. But one of the draft's biggest questions is when <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/162552" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/162552">Jaxson Dart</a> will hear their names called.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Many view Sanders as the second-best passer of the 2025 class, but there are rumblings that he could slide and even fall out of the first round. Meanwhile, Dart's draft stock has risen lately. The former Ole Miss signal-caller is considered a potential Round 1 candidate and is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3273942" href="https://thescore.com/news/3273942">reportedly</a> unlikely to fall past the New Orleans Saints at No. 9.Giants head coach Brian Daboll is high on Dart, sources told <a href="https://x.com/Connor_J_Hughes/status/1914303246694322672">Connor Hughes of SNY</a> earlier this week.The quarterback position is New York's biggest question mark. The Giants signed veterans <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/12258" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/12258">Russell Wilson</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/64259" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/64259">Jameis Winston</a> this offseason, adding them to a depth chart that also features <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/188915" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/188915">Tommy DeVito</a>.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 05: New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll chats with New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants on January 5, 2025 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

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Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/54107" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/54107">Tyler Lockett</a> announced Wednesday that he's signing with the Tennessee Titans."I'm excited to be a Tennessee Titan," the veteran wideout <a href="https://x.com/TDLockett12/status/1915243915680113074">wrote</a> on X.Lockett will sign a one-year, $4-million deal worth up to $6 million, according to <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1915249949328953492">ESPN's Adam Schefter</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 32-year-old spent his first 10 NFL seasons with the Seahawks, catching 661 passes for 8,594 yards and 61 touchdowns in 161 appearances. He ranks second in franchise history in every major receiving category behind only Steve Largent.Lockett, whom the Seahawks drafted in the third round in 2015, also earned three All-Pro berths in his first three pro seasons as a kick returner. Seattle released him in March after he posted a 49-600-2 stat line in '24.Lockett joins the Titans a day before the 2025 NFL Draft, when Tennessee is projected to select quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/247" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/247">Cam Ward</a> with the No. 1 overall pick. The team lacks depth at wide receiver, with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99606" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99606">Calvin Ridley</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/173990" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/173990">Treylon Burks</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/99620" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/99620">Van Jefferson</a> headlining its depth chart.The Titans will host the Seahawks during the 2025 season.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 30: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a touchdown against Adoree' Jackson #22 of the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field on October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

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Ohio State made a splash Wednesday by landing North Carolina transfer edge rusher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/173149" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/173149">Beau Atkinson</a>, a source told <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-lands-commitment-from-former-north-carolina-edge-beau-atkinson/">On3's Pete Nakos</a>.Atkinson entered the portal earlier in April and instantly became one of the best players available after leading the Tar Heels with 7.5 sacks in 2024. He also registered 12 tackles for loss in 13 games.Georgia was also reportedly interested in Atkinson and hosted him on a visit. The 6-foot-6, 265-pounder, who registered 3.5 sacks at UNC in 2023, has two seasons of eligibility left.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Atkinson is a great addition to an Ohio State defense that suffered a big roster turnover after winning the national title this past season. The Buckeyes still roster a deep group of pass-rushers, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172265" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172265">Caden Curry</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/172264" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/172264">Kenyatta Jackson</a>.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 02: Defensive End Beau Atkinson #12 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates by flexing his muscles after making a sack during the first half of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on November 2, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Tar Heels defeated the Seminoles 35 to 11.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is happy with where the school stands in what he described as a "...

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney is happy with where the school stands in what he described as a "chaotic" NCAA transfer portal."We're just sitting back and watching, watching it all around us," Swinney said, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44822961/dabo-swinney-touts-clemson-stability-chaos-portal">ESPN's Chris Low</a>. "It's a crazy time, although I'm not sure a lot of people in our sport should be surprised. I'm just glad we're not a part of it."NIL rules and other changes have essentially turned the transfer portal into free agency for professional sports. Swinney has repeatedly said he's against the idea of outbidding other schools to pay large sums of money to college players.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm not going to pay a high school kid who's never played a down of college football a million dollars," Swinney said. "Let them get here, perform and earn it. There's a big difference."The two-time national champion added: "It's not just these last few weeks, but the last few years, and there certainly has been no rules, and whatever rules there were, if you tried to enforce them, then they would get changed, and you'd wait six months, and they would change again. So, yeah, there has been a ton of chaos. ... We're entering a really chaotic time. But the more chaos out there, the better it is for us because we're built for it."College football's new era was on full display last week during the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184768" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184768">Nico Iamaleava</a> saga. Tennessee stunningly decided to part ways with the star quarterback following an unsuccessful NIL negotiation. Iamaleava later committed to UCLA, which resulted in passer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/185432" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/185432">Joey Aguilar</a> - who had transferred to UCLA from Appalachian State earlier this year - leaving the Bruins and joining the Volunteers instead.Iamaleava's brother, Madden, then left Arkansas to follow Nico to UCLA."It's unfortunate that we couldn't make things simpler in college football and that we have to go through times like this," Swinney said. "That's one of the ironies of life, that you have to go through a lot of bad before eventually people say, 'You know what? We probably shouldn't do that.'"Over 3,310 players entered the portal last week, making it the most active transfer window in college football history, according to <a href="https://collegefootballnetwork.com/how-many-players-have-entered-the-transfer-portal-2025/">College Sports Network</a>.Swinney's Clemson has brought in five players since the NCAA transfer portal was launched in 2018, including three this year. He said the Tigers have lost only two players to the portal whom he wanted to keep (safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/163199" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/163199">Andrew Mukuba</a> and defensive end <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/184640" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/184640">A.J. Hoffler</a>).

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 30: Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches the players on the field before the Capital One Orange Bowl college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Clemson Tigers on December 30, 2022 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL.

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