Tim Tebow is making an NFL comeback. Also, is it too late for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to reconcile?
It's Tuesday, which means we're just one day away from the NFL schedule release (Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network, ESPN2 and ESPN+).
But first, Tim Tebow ... yes, Tim Tebow is making an NFL comeback, this time as a tight end with the Jacksonville Jaguars. What makes coach Urban Meyer, Tebow think this reunion won't end up as a disaster? USA TODAY's Nancy Armour asks.
Before the new 17-week regular-season schedule drops and football fans' fall plans become a bit clearer, we look back at the NFL draft, ponder which players need a contract extensions and, of course, wonder what is the latest scuttlebutt with Aaron Rodgers.
On the track, DJ Metcalf competed in the 100-meter dash at the USA Track and Field Golden Games on Sunday. He finished in 10.37 seconds, finishing 15th out of 18 competitors in the preliminary heats. While he didn't qualify for the finals, his time against elite Olympic-level sprinters was rather impressive for a 6-foot-4, 235-pound NFL player who hadn't competed in a track meet since high school.
NFL news and notes
- The curious case of Deshaun Watson's March massage: The timing of one alleged incident stands out in the ongoing controversy involving the Texans quarterback.
- Jaguars giving Tim Tebow a shot at tight end is a worthy gamble: It's no secret the Jaguars' weakest position right now is tight end. So, what's the harm in giving Tebow a shot?
- Zach Wilson's leadership impresses his fellow rookies: The No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft already is forging relationships and connections that could go a long way toward transforming the Jets' stagnant offense.
- 'Nice vote of confidence': Jared Goff's stature in his new team's offense was solidified when the Lions opted to draft an offensive tackle in the first round rather than a quarterback.
- NFL opens door for teams to hold offsite training camps: Teams had to hold training camps at their team facilities last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but some teams could hit the road this summer.
- Power rankings: A post-draft look at how all 32 teams stand following the draft shows some shakeup, especially with the Packers.
What's the latest with Aaron Rodgers?
- Can Aaron Rodgers' relationship with Packers be repaired? The Packers' 16-year run with Rodgers could be in jeopardy, and there's only so much the franchise can do at this point to salvage the pairing, USA TODAY Sports' Mike Jones writes.
- Brett Favre 'not very optimistic' that Rodgers will play for Packers again: Favre said he doesn't believe Rodgers will budge in his beef with the team.
- Terry Bradshaw calls Rodgers 'weak': The Hall of Fame quarterback and Fox analyst criticized Rodgers for how he's handling things with the Packers.
- Ex-Packers teammate: Rodgers is 'conflicted' on future: Former Packers fullback John Kuhn said in a radio interview he believed Rodgers and the Packers would find common ground.
- Rodgers back behind the 'Jeopardy!' podium: But this time it's on the sitcom, "The Conners."
- Former coach Mike Holmgren says Packers 'didn't handle it very well' with Aaron Rodgers: Holmgren said his old team is to blame when it comes to the splintered relationship with franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
2021 NFL draft breakdown
- 17 biggest instant-impact rookies from draft: Some players take a while to demonstrate their true value. However, these draft picks could get off to a fast start with their pro careers.
- 21 veterans put on notice by draft: There are a number of established players who could lose playing time or get released as a result of players their respective teams selected in the draft.
- Packers have plenty riding on their top three draft picks: Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is, or at least should be, expecting the top of his class to contribute a lot as rookies, which wasn’t the case in 2020.
- Who had the most accurate NFL mock draft? It seems everybody does a mock draft, but not everybody is good at them.
- Ridiculously early 2022 mock draft: A lot can change in the next year, but here's a way-too-early look at a first-round projection for 2022.
- Draft grades: Which teams aced the latest "selection meeting," and which teams could have done better?
- 2021 NFL DRAFT: 32 things we learned
- DRAFT TRACKER: Round 1 | Rounds 2-3 | Rounds 4-7
- DRAFT PICKS: Team-by-team look at all 259 selections
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