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Quarterback Matt Ryan announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday following a prolific 15 seasons in the league.

The New England Patriots could land a second first-round pick ahead of the start of the 2024 NFL Draft.The team has explored a scenario where it trades its second-round selection (No. 34 overall) to move up in the back half of the opening round on Thursday, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.New England could upgrade the offense ahead of its first season under head coach Jerod Mayo. Holding the No. 3 overall selection, the Patriots are linked to some of the top quarterback prospects in the draft, including Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy. While the club is reportedly open to trading its top pick for the right price, it didn't receive any substantial offers prior to Thursday.Director of scouting Eliot Wolf said Wednesday that the team received calls from interested suitors about its early-round picks, but the offers were "nothing too serious.""Sounds like there may be teams that are more motivated, if you listen to the whispers out there, that we might hear some more things once we're on the clock," Wolf added.The Patriots hold eight picks entering the opening round of Thursday's draft following a 4-13 campaign in 2023. While quarterback is considered the franchise's most glaring need, the team could address other areas by using a premium pick on a wide receiver or shoring up the offensive line.

The Los Angeles Rams are making calls ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft to get into the top 10, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini

The Falcons are following the Packers' lead after Atlanta's stunning selection of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the opening round of the NFL draft.

NC State announced Friday it rewarded head coach Dave Doeren with a contract extension that runs through 2029. 🚨 New contract for the Leader of the Pack! 🚨 pic.twitter/4Qj5o8NQv6— NC State Football (@PackFootball) April 26, 2024 The 52-year-old's new agreement will include an updated bonus structure that includes regular-season and playoff success as well as students' academic performance, according to the News & Observer's Jadyn Watson-Fisher and Korie Dean.Doeren led the Wolfpack to a 9-4 record last season, which included an appearance in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. NC State finished 18th in the final CFP rankings.The California native has posted an impressive 81-58 record over 11 seasons at the program's helm. Doeren has guided NC State to at least eight wins in six of its past seven campaigns.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is open to the idea of adding a game to the regular season.

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay appeared to confirm that Matthew Stafford is seeking more guaranteed money and said the team is discussing a revised contract with the quarterback.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders reiterated that he doesn't plan to follow his sons to the NFL following next season.

The Edmonton Elks selected Cincinnati linebacker Joel Dublanko with the first overall pick in the 2024 CFL Draft.More to come.

Star receiver Davante Adams gave high marks to the Las Vegas Raiders' compete level two years after joining from the Green Bay Packers."One thing I'll say about the Raiders is that the moment I stepped into the building, it was way more competitive than we were in Green Bay," Adams said on the latest episode of "The Rush with Maxx Crosby.""In Green Bay it was - we had great teams and we found a way to win. But when you talk about the competitive nature (with the Raiders), there's a lot more guys that have the same mentality as Jaire (Alexander) had."Adams rose to prominence over eight seasons with the Packers. Alongside quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay enjoyed regular-season success and made four trips to the NFC Championship Game during his tenure.The six-time Pro Bowler is set to enter his third season with the Raiders after being acquired in a March 2022 trade from Green Bay. He remains second on the Packers' all-time receiving touchdowns list (73).Adams has taken a leadership role on and off the field since landing in Las Vegas. The three-time All-Pro posted at least 1,100 yards and 100 receptions in each season since 2020. He led the Raiders with 103 catches, 1,144 yards, and eight touchdowns last season.Adams is eager to take the field under new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who served as an assistant on the Packers' coaching staff from 2014-2021. The Raiders are aiming to improve an offensive unit that finished 23rd in the league with 198.8 passing yards per contest in 2023."I don't have expectations, but I do have a standard that we got to live up to regardless," Adams said when asked about his outlook on the upcoming season.While the Raiders will have several holdovers from a roster that posted an 8-9 record, there will be plenty of new faces around the facility. Gardner Minshew, Christian Wilkins, and first-round pick Brock Bowers are among the newcomers who will be counted on in Antonio Pierce's first full season as head coach.