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The deadline for NFL teams to option the fifth year on rookie contracts for their 2018 first-round picks is Monday, May 3, and some clubs are getting out ahead of the pack.

Gil Brandt examines which first-round picks from 2018 should have their fifth-year options picked up. Where do the Browns' Baker Mayfield and the Jets' Sam Darnold stand?

How would A.J. Green look in silver and black? Is Hunter Henry the X-factor Pittsburgh needs? Could Yannick Ngakoue be the game-altering pass rusher the Jets have lacked for years? Marc Sessler matches one free agent with each AFC team.

Pete Carroll told local radio station KJR-AM that Eziekel Ansah, who underwent offseason shoulder surgery, is on target to be active for Week 1. Here's other NFL news we're monitoring.

The Miami Dolphins announced Friday they have signed veteran wide receiver Allen Hurns to a one-year deal. The Cowboys released Hurns on Wednesday after a brief stint.

Beyond Julian Edelman, who's ready to catch passes from Tom Brady in New England? Despite all the QB talk in New York, is defense the Giants' biggest concern? Chris Wesseling identifies the NFL's seven thinnest position groups.

The Bengals announced that Jonah Williams underwent left shoulder surgery Tuesday to repair a torn labrum that is likely to sideline him for the entire season. He is expected to make a full recovery.

For the first time since 2002, the Bengals have someone other than Marvin Lewis as head coach. Where does Cincinnati stand in Year 1 under Zac Taylor? Adam Rank dives into the state of the franchise.

With the benefit of hindsight, Adam Rank takes another look at the 2018 NFL Draft and re-selects all 32 picks. Should the Giants take Saquon Barkley again at No. 2? Will the Broncos pass on a QB at No. 5?

Tired of reading the same prospect-team groupthink? Adam Rank cooks up a mock draft based on what clubs SHOULD do in Round 1. Is it the right time for the Packers to find Aaron Rodgers' heir apparent?

Can Eric Weddle fill a need in the Steelers' secondary? Should the Raiders trade for Antonio Brown? Jeremy Bergman breaks down free agency needs for each AFC team.

Former Ohio State CB Kendall Sheffield suffered a partially torn pec at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, per NFL Network's Kimberly Jones.

Which NFL team enjoyed the best rookie class in 2018? The worst? Jeremy Bergman and Nick Shook teamed up to rank every single group, from 1 to 32.

Baker Mayfield led a crop of foundation-laying newbies in Cleveland, while Lamar Jackson sparked a run to the playoffs in Baltimore. Nick Shook checks in on each rookie class in the AFC North.

The Cardinals are in a wait-and-see mode with rookie QB Josh Rosen. Rosen, who suffered a toe injury on the Cardinals' final offensive play Thursday night, is in a walking boot and pending an MRI.

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell is questionable to play Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts as he deals with an ankle injury. Who else might -- or might not -- play this week?

With the Steelers and Bengals facing off in Week 6, David Carr weighs in on which team has the best offense right now. Plus, he reveals his updated top 15 offensive player rankings.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green suffered a groin injury during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the the Carolina Panthers and did not return.

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa will miss his second game of the season because of a lingering foot injury, coach Anthony Lynn says.

In the RB Index, Maurice Jones-Drew examines the league's running backs and ranks his top 15 heading into Week 1 of the regular season. Plus, MJD explains why Joe Mixon is poised for a monster season.

The Steelers have taken hold of the AFC North in recent years, but are they hitting a wall? Tom Blair takes a look at all four of the division's teams and explains why Pittsburgh could get dethroned.

The first full week of the preseason is upon us and Marcas Grant has a few things to keep an eye on in each game, including the anticipated debut of Sam Darnold

The top two picks of the 2018 NFL Draft -- Baker Mayfield and Saquon Barkley -- square off for their respective teams on Thursday. Here's what to watch for in Week 1 of the preseason.

Joe Mixon is ready for his photo shoot. The running back expects bigger things from himself and the Bengals offense in 2018 after he lost 12 pounds during offseason training.