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NFL owners will meet Tuesday in lower Manhattan for their annual fall meeting in New York, and even though it's not on the agenda, expect there to be plenty of discu sion around owner Dan Snyder.There's renewed focus Tyrunn Walker Jersey on Snyder in light of where sources told reporters that Snyder has . Snyder will not be at the meetings, and Washington should be represented there by his wife, Tanya, who has been running day-to-day operations since last July.The agenda itself is rather bland, but there is a time for a closed se sion. In that se sion, which is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, only one representative from each team will be in the room where they'll discu s (what's thought to be) confidential matters. It's there those conversations can be had about Snyder."I don't know that other owners even take his calls anymore ," one team executive said about Snyder to CBS Sports. Snyder cannot represent the team at league meetings until he meets with commi sioner Roger Goodell, multiple league sources have told CBS Sports. That is disputed by Snyder's attorneys, who said in a statement obtained by CBS Sports that he is "no longer under any NFL restriction related to his involvement with the team." The meeting with Goodell likely would not take place until after the conclusion of the two investigations by Mary Jo White into Snyder Bryce Hager Jersey - one concerning alleged financial improprieties and another surrounding alleged sexual hara sment.Fellow owners have not been moved to vote out Snyder yet. The findings from investigator Beth Wilkinson's report from 2021 into the toxic workplace culture have not been released, and the league has no plans to release it. No NFL owner has ever been voted out, and there would need to be 24 votes to remove Snyder.Removing an owner would be unprecedented in today's sports world. Jerry Richardson put the up for sale in 2017 before an investigation ever began in earnest into allegations of sexual misconduct and racist language. Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned for life from the , and the team was sold after his wife removed him from the trust. Suns owner Robert Sarver put his team up for sale last month following a year-long suspension and amid sponsors and minority owners asking him to sell. Kelly Loeffler, who formerly owned the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, sold the team after she clashed with players over the Black Lives Matter movement. Snyder, whose penchant for retaining private investigators was revealed during the House Oversight Committee's inquiry into the workplace culture, is reported to be threatening kompromat against fellow owners. Megan John Johnson Jersey Imbert, a former Washington employee who had a do sier put together on her by Snyder attorneys, wrote on Twitter on Thursday that the idea that Snyder wouldn't do that for fellow owners was "comical." Snyder had do siers compiled on us, former employees (thank you for revealing )we are to believe Snyder lawyers that he didnt have investigations on the other owners, the very people who have the power to collectively remove him. That is comicalnice try. Megan Imbert (@meganimbert) Another former Washington employee told CBS Sports she has long held suspicions Snyder "has dirt on people.""It never made sense to me that he was able to stay an owner this long," the former employee said. "I already knew he had a history of suing people and just using everything against people. The only way it made sense was if he had dirt on people." Snyder's attorneys John Brownlee and Stuart Nash, partners at Holland & Knight, have said the allegations against Snyder are "categorically untrue.""Dan has never hired or authorized a private investigator to investigate the owner of any other NFL franchise, nor has he hired anyone to do so on his behalf," the attorneys said in a statement obtained by CBS Sports. "He has no 'do siers' compiled on any owners."One proposal in the ESPN report involves withholding financial help to Snyder to build a new stadium. The NFL usually approves debt limit waivers for owners when they build new stadiums, and there's normally a $200 million loan the league gives for stadium funds. John Sullivan Jersey "The league's only real tool is to starve him from the funds to build a stadium," a team president told ESPN.But one high-ranking club executive disagreed. "That is not a legitimate strategy," the source told CBS Sports. After all, Snyder has shown he's comfortable operating his team in the league's worst stadium for years.Also in that closed se sion, the owners plan to discu s the $790 million St. Louis relocation settlement as first reported by The Athletic. A league source tells CBS Sports that "a reasonable conclusion" has e sentially been determined on how the settlement will be paid, likely meaning owner Stan Kroenke will foot a good portion of the tab and the remainder split among the 31 other teams. Another owner that will be mi sing from the meeting is owner Stephen Ro s. Ro s, who was suspended in August for integrity of the game violations for his team's tampering of and Sean Payton, will have his suspension lifted Oct. 17, one day before the meetings. But the terms of his suspension dictate he still cannot "attend any League meeting prior" to the big owners meeting in the spring of 2023. Ro s has also been barred from Austin Corbett Jersey entering the Dolphins' team facilities since August through Monday.League sources have indicated Dolphins CEO Tom Garfinkel will represent the team Tuesday at the meetings.
For a second consecutive NFL offseason, no one has any idea how things will play out for . As the quarterback awaits resolution in his defense against allegations of sexual misconduct, he remains on the Texans payroll despite having not played in a single game last season. He reportedly has a new set of he's eyeing as po sible destinations (e.g., and ) -- i.e., he'd waive his no-trade clause for -- but it's Jared Goff Jersey uncertain if any team would make an offer for him before his criminal and civil proceedings conclude.It appears there are multiple teams who would at least consider trying to acquire him if the former is resolved though, per Mike Florio of . This could be a significant development ahead of 2022 free agency, considering there were reports at least one team was willing to throw the kitchen sink at the Marcus Peters Jersey Texans in 2021 to land Watson (rumored to have been the ) via trade, but not before all of his off-the-field i sues were completely ironed out.It's unlikely the Vikings would be a team in the mix for Watson after newly-installed head coach Kevin O'Connell doubled down on the team's belief in , but with the Buccaneers desperately trying to next season in the wake of retirement -- it seems a foregone conclusion they'd be in the running.As for the Texans, newly-promoted head coach Lovie Dante Fowler Jr Jersey Smith was noncommittal on the future of Watson in Houston, instead focusing his attention on as starter heading into 2022."You don't give out starting positions in Jacob McQuaide Jersey the spring, but I love what Davis has done. He's our quarterback going into the season," Smith told Rich Eisen, . "There's a lot of positions I'm worried about. Quarterback is not one of them." "I love what Davis Mills did last year, I feel real good about Davis leading our team, we've just got to get better people around him."Smith went on to note he and the Texans will simply continue being patient regarding Watson, who has long made it clear he'll never take another snap for the organization."I don't really know Deshaun that way since he wasn't really involved last year," Smith said. "Time takes care of a lot of things and time will take care of that Joseph Noteboom Jersey situation too, with a favorable situation for Deshaun and us." Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin, expects the grand jury to make a decision on the criminal allegations by April 1, le s than one month before the 2022 in Las Vegas.
As goes the quarterback, so goes the team. It's not true in the , but it usually is. And it makes sense: In a pa sing league, the pa sers are like royalty -- the biggest influences on whether a team is destined more for a title or a No. 1 draft pick.It's with that in mind that we come to you with the most important pecking order outside of traditional team power rankings: QB Power Rankings. Consider this your cut-and-dry guide to the best and worst of the 's signal-callers -- a weekly 1-to-32 rundown of every starter under center.How are the QBs ranked? We try to factor in bothcurrent standingandfuture upside. So a long resume doesn't always guarantee an edge over untapped potential, just as a cold streak doesn't always erase a history of succe s. At the end of the day, we're simply trying to sort the QBs based on 2021 value, both now and in the near future.Now, without further ado, let's get to our Week 17 rankings: Week 17 QB Power Rankings1 Green Bay Packers QB He's thrown exactly one interception over the last two months. With another playoff run (and perhaps a second straight MVP award) on tap, the are surely preparing their offseason pitch to keep A-Rod in town.2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB return couldn't have come at a better time. Brady's on the verge of throwing 40 TDs for a second straight year Brandon Thompson Jersey at age 44, and absolutely no one is blinking an eye.3 Kansas City Chiefs QB He's done a much better job spreading Carlos Dunlap Jersey the ball around and taking what's in front of him lately. When his supporting cast is at full strength, look out for another deep run.4 Buffalo Bills QB He's confirmed 2020 wasn't a fluke. Two games to go, and he's up to 4,600+ yards from scrimmage, with 38 total TDs. Those are MVP-caliber numbers. (+1)5 Los Angeles Chargers QB This season, while reiterating his elite talent, has been a steady battle between Herbert and the to see who can outdo the other with an untimely slip-up. (-1)6 Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Cool makes big plays look effortle s when his offense is in sync. He's completing almost 70 percent of his pa ses, with 30 TDs to his name, and that's with a couple clunkers this year. The MVP upside is in there. (+3)7 Los Angeles Rams QB He tried his hardest to gift his old rivals, the , an important game in Week 16. But once he settled in and Sean McVay wisely trusted his run support, Stafford did his job in crunch time. (-1)8 Dallas Cowboys QB So the MVP-level Dak is still in there! It helps to be playing a downtrodden Washington defense, but he needed a confidence boost. If he can keep being a premier point guard, Dallas will make noise. (+3)9 Baltimore Ravens QB His ankle must've really been hurting for him to sit out two straight weeks. The need him healthy more than ever. Who knows whether he'll bring peak electricity upon return, but if he is, Baltimore is back in busine s. (-1)10 Arizona Cardinals QB It's been a swift and steady collapse in Arizona, and Murray has regre sed in the proce s. Losing hurts, but he's gotta make better decisions, too. This marks another year where his play-making hasn't lasted. (-3)11 Seattle Seahawks QB He could probably stand to drop lower, considering how ugly his offense has been since his return from finger surgery. But in better circumstances, most would still trust his poise. ( Tyler Eifert Jersey -1)12 Minnesota Vikings QB Once again, he's bound to end the year with a team just like him: not bad, but not good enough to make a real run. Kirk still doesn't get enough credit for his efficiency and big-play strikes, but you wonder if a change of scenery could be coming.13 Indianapolis Colts QB So long as he's asymptomatic from COVID, he'll likely stay in the lineup against the . Good thing for Indy, not only because they have very little in the way of insurance, but because he's been an underrated low-volume captain.14 Las Vegas Raiders QB It's fitting he's near in the list. Carr, on his own, is a quality starter. But do you trust him -- in his current setup, at least -- to ever make the leap? He's a wild card in the 2022 QB market.15 Tenne see Titans QB At season's end, the numbers won't be pretty. But he's hung tough, even amid his own miscues. If/when returns, he can breathe a sigh of relief. (+3)16 San Francisco 49ers QB Tyler Kroft Jersey Too high for a rookie who's yet to prove he can throw the ball with steady accuracy? Maybe, but he was also a constant threat on the ground in his abbreviated debut. He could energize the ' offense in time for the playoff run.17 New England Patriots QB He's had a rock-solid rookie season as a whole, but we see now that the Pats have relied too much on him. He's now had three straight starts with minimal or negative impact, and New England isn't built to survive big mistakes. (-2)18 Miami Dolphins QB The are winning ugly against a bunch of ugly teams, but save for an occasional deep-ball misfire, he's done exactly what Miami needs him to do as a short-game point guard. should remain his best friend. (+1)19 Philadelphia Eagles QB One of the toughest to grade this year, just like his team, Hurts has been so mercurial as a pa ser, and yet we take for granted his legs and mettle -- e sential ingredients for a club destined to make an improbable playoff run. (+3)20 Cleveland Browns QB At this point, it'd be malpractice if the didn't pursue QB help in 2022. Mayfield is generally fine when all is well around him, and he doesn't take his leadership role lightly, but that describes most middle-of-the-road QBs. (-3)21 Atlanta Falcons QB It feels like he's been hidden from national discourse for basically the entire year. The have been that flat. Get ready for all kinds of relocation speculation.22 Pittsburgh Steelers QB If only the had planned things better this year, either with another QB or another O-line or another system. Ben has given his all, but he's neither physically geared for -- nor well accommodated -- in this offense. (+1)23 Chicago Bears QB This is the state of QB play in the COVID- and injury-ravaged NFL, where Foles can comfortably slot in as nearly a top-20 option. To be honest, he deserves better Germaine Pratt Jersey than the , who should've started him over before.24 Detroit Lions QB Dan Campbell, asked if Goff could return as the ' 2022 starter, says: "I don't see why not." Talk about a ringing endorsement! (+1)25 Houston Texans QB It's actually quite impre sive what he's doing considering the state of the . He's both looked confident and produced well in competitive games. Look out for him next summer. (+4)2
Chiefs GM Brett Veach is a madman. A certifiably insane, brilliant madman.This dude traded in the offseason. Veach's idea was to replace Hill's production on the aggregate and divy money to others that would've gone solely to Hill. But there's no replacing Hill's speed, Malik Jefferson Jersey quickne s, and contested-catch combination. Right?To answer that, Veach spins around in his leather office chair, lit cigar between his teeth, laughing at those who strongly criticized his Hill decision.Because it worked out for Kansas City! is averaging more pa sing yards per game now than he ever has in a single season. The Chiefs are rolling offensively and haven't lost since mid October.But I'm not really here to discu s the Hill trade in depth. That's been done enough. To further prove Veach is genuinely a mad scientist, I present to some of his current practice squad and history of in-season acquisitions. Under his watch, let's name a few of players the Chiefs have signed or traded for in season: RB , RB , RB , WR , CB , EDGE , and former first-round CBs and . Veach can't stop, won't stop adding established veterans to the roster, and he cranked the intensity this season by acquiring EDGE in July and WR before the trade deadline. But, of course, he wasn't done. Before Week 13's monstrous showdown with the in Cincinnati, Veach signed RB , DT and WR to the practice squad.He's playing Madden on Anthony Munoz Jersey Franchise Mode except this is real life, and he's running the Chiefs.Now, normally, I reserve The PSPR for players in their first, second, or third seasons. To pay homage to Veach's relentle s aggre sion, I'm granting waivers to Williams and Edwards this week. Will they play against the Bengals? Probably not. Could they see the field in December or January. Don't be shocked when it happens. And don't be surprised when Gordon scores a touchdown in the playoffs. Back-to-back weeks, no one elevated. I'm not frustrated. Because I'm keenly aware, that just like an season, nothing comes easy at The PSPR. Every elevation is hard-earned. I love the challenge. That's fine. Before I begin, though, I must shout out PSPR alum , the No. 124 overall prospect on my final Big Board before the 2022 draft, who unceremoniously and unjustifiably went undrafted, for his 109 yards from scrimmage for the in their Week 12 win over Chicago. You made me damn proud, Zonovan. However, don't be shy to hit me up on Twitter to alert me about any PSPR members getting the glorious call this weekend. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and Drew Sample Jersey acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. The expanded, 16-man practice squads are about the only good thing to come out of the pandemic, and they're here to stay in the NFL. Because of this, I run the Practice Squad Power Rankings parallel to the league. I write about 16 individuals every Friday, 10 officially in the rankings and six honorable mentions. Here's to the Practice Squad Power Rankings flourishing this season and starting to cement its legacy in the hallowed halls of the internet's football-media industry.Outside of , Cleveland's defensive front -- WOOF! Perry started his college career at South Carolina State -- which low-key has sent a bunch of quality players to the NFL -- before transferring to Illinois. While he didn't have monster stats with the Illini, Perry's play in the summer was enough for him to make Cleveland's practice squad as an undrafted free agent. At 6-foot-1 and around 300 pounds, he's the penetrating type to Browns need to generate any semblance of interior disruption for opposing quarterbacks.Williams spent time as arguably the NFL's best pure nose tackle, from about 2014 to 2017, when he devoured running backs on a weekly basis in the middle of the Ravens vaunted defensive line. The now 33 year old dealt with two bouts of COVID during 2020 in Baltimore and played a part-time role in 2021. He's a ma sive human at around 6-1 and 335 pounds. With ailing Shawn Williams Jersey , the Texans should turn to Johnson, a former Texas A&M star oozing with athleticism. Check his . He's a freak physically, and the Texans are at that point of the season where young players should get burn so team evaluators can decide who will be part of the future.Johnson is a larger-than-life blocker from Florida. It feels like that program pumps out plenty of those types, doesn't it? Anyway, the 6-foot-7, 330-pounder with an incredibly long reach went undrafted in 2019 despite a quality final season with the Gators and popped up on the PSPR on occasion over the past few years.Now, I know what you're thinking -- the Eagles don't need any offensive line reinforcement. Well, while that's undeniably true in regards to the starting unit, Johnson can be the consummate extra blocker to step onto the field in jumbo-package situations. I watched so much of Emezie in college. Why's that? Because he started showing out early at NC State, on those Wolfpack teams led by , , , , and . As a freshman, Emezie had 13 receptions for 163 yards with a score. After that, the 6-3, 220-pounder had over 45 receptions and 575 yards in four consecutive seasons, while catching 18 touchdowns.Peevy doesn't provide as much positional flexibility as some of the other Titans defensive linemen, but he's similarly sized to and boasts high-end traits. At 6-5 and around 310 pounds, the former big-time recruit has 35.5-inch arms -- ridiculously long -- and slowly but surely improved in each of his five seasons with the Aggies as a block-shedding run stuffer capable of impre sive pa s-rush flashes.Hand is a twitched-up inside-outside corner who began his career in the NFC North with the . As a rookie, on le s than 16% of the snaps in 2020, the former Temple standout proved the bright lights of the NFL weren't too much for him, as he registered a pick and three pa s breakups. Chicago's dealing with injuries to safety and second-round rookie at the cornerback spot. Now's the time to give Hand an opportunity. Johnson was George Iloka Jersey the of the FBS while at North Dakota State. He was a weapon underneath and in the jet-sweep game because of his immense YAC ability and made routine snags down the football field. Johnson had back-to-back 1,200-plus yard seasons and scored 17 touchdowns in 2018. been tremendous this season yet could use another bouncy wideout to pair with and in Seattle.Thompkins had five catches for 53 yards -- including
In another effort in the decades-long battle to promote and improve diverse hirings at the top levels of NFL teams, the league office will continue its "accelerator" program next month at the owners meetings.More than Justin Anderson Jersey two dozen front office and/or football operations executives from acro s nearly every will be at Ben Simmons Jersey the day-and-a-half-long meeting in Irving, Texas, starting Dec. 13. These men and women had previously participated in the accelerator program held in Atlanta during an owners meeting in the spring.Because the meetings take place in the middle of the season, coaches and coordinators who had been part of the program in the spring will be unable to attend. Though there's no perfect solution considering in-season demands, having Philadelphia 76ers Jersey personnel folks meet with owners and decision-makers in the weeks leading up to the hiring cycle could have a positive Robert Covington Jersey impact on the value placed on diversity among ownership.There are eight men of color who are GMs in the league today: Chris Grier, Andrew Berry, Omar Khan, Martin Mayhew, Ryan Poles, Brad Holmes, Kwesi Wilt Chamberlain Jersey Adofo-Mensah and Terry Fontenot. Early indications are there won't be as much turnover at the GM position as there was last year when five teams hired new general managers unle s there are some surprise firings or retirements.