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Derek Carr retires: Who will start now? What's his legacy?
Our NFL reporters answer the most pressing questions amid the 34-year-old's retirement.

How did Derek Carr come to the decision to retire?
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REACTING TO THE PICKENS TRADE
Why Steelers trading George Pickens was perfect timing
Pickens is the latest receiver the Steelers have drafted and ultimately traded away after not signing a second contract with the team.
We graded both sides of the George Pickens trade
Pickens is headed to Dallas for draft picks. Did the Cowboys solve their WR2 problem?

BROWNS QB BATTLE
Shedeur: My job isn't to prove people wrong, I prove myself right
Shedeur Sanders needs to beat historic odds to become the Browns' starting QB
Fifth-round draft picks don't typically carry the weight of expectations, but Sanders does.

NFL OFFSEASON
The NFL draft picks who landed with the perfect team: Bowen’s favorite early-round fits
Which rookies fit the best with their new NFL schemes? We picked out 15 who could thrive, including Seahawks guard Grey Zabel.
Bold predictions on Matthew Golden, Travis Hunter, other top rookies
We asked more than a dozen experts to weigh in on the draft with their top picks.

NFL NATION
Where will Falcons QB Kirk Cousins ultimately play in 2025?
Cousins could end up on another team, but he has a no-trade clause, so where does that leave the Falcons?
After adding more pass catchers, Bears need to keep offense happy
The Bears added Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III, but will everyone be happy sharing targets and spotlight?
Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt ready to regain competitive fire
Taylor-Britt knows he needs to improve off last year's roller-coaster season.

NFL OFFSEASON
The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL team: Where all 32 could still upgrade
NFL teams have added to their rosters through free agency, trades and the draft, but they all have at least one position that still needs a boost.
Power Rankings: Re-shuffling all 32 teams after the draft
Which franchises improved with their draft picks and offseason moves?

TRENDING IN THE NFL
'I know you, dummy': Lamar Jackson acts as pre-audition judge on Druski's 'Coulda Been Records'
Contestants had to get approved by the Ravens quarterback for an official audition with Druski.

FANTASY FOOTBALL
Cheat Sheet Central: PPR, non-PPR, depth charts
Our collection of downloadable, printable cheat sheets for the 2025 fantasy football season, including PPR, non-PPR and dynasty/keeper leagues.
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Clay's fantasy rankings: Top 240 dynasty and top 70 rookies
Mike Clay offers his updated top 240 for dynasty leagues.
Top Headlines
- Saints kick off QB competition as Carr retires
- Titans' Ward already showing he's 'great leader'
- Browns QB Gabriel embracing addition of Sanders
- For Taylor, Commanders stint chance to 'represent'
- Hunter's reps on D for Jaguars to start next week
- Steelers GM Khan: Pickens trade 'made sense'
- Pats DC Williams' absence due to 'health scare'
- Giants top draft pick Carter picks jersey No. 51
- 🏈 Our grades for the George Pickens trade
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