Schoen said Thursday at a pre-draft press conference the Giants are giving Waller the time and space he requested to deliberate whether to re-invest in the physical and emotional toll required to continue his NFL career.

The Giants could consider a tight end in the draft with Georgia's Brock Bowers standing out as the top talent at the position.

But Schoen sounded more inclined to weigh trade options because of the number of holes the Giants have on the roster.

With Waller's future up in the air, wide receiver Darius Slayton also is avoiding voluntary workouts and reportedly seeking a new contract. Schoen said Thursday the Giants understand the business side and said the situation serves as a reminder the team work in April is "voluntary."

"I understand where he's coming from. That's his prerogative," Schoen said.

The Giants hosted multiple wide receivers on "top 30" visits including likely top-10 picks Marvin Harrison Jr. of Ohio State, Malik Nabers of LSU and Rome Odunze of Washington. All three visited New Jersey on the same day in March.

Recent additions at wide receiver have produced underwhelming results. The Giants traded 2021 first-round receiver Kadarius Toney -- a selection made by the front office preceding Schoen's arrival -- and parted with big-ticket free agent Kenny Golladay in 2022.

Roster needs are plentiful entering 2024. They could include quarterback and running back. Daniel Jones is coming off of neck surgery and Saquon Barkley bolted for the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent.

If it comes down to trading out of the No. 6 spot to stockpile picks, Schoen said the number of calls from teams inquiring about that pick has been a surprise.

New York also is making calls of its own.

Schoen said the Giants' "expectation" is for Jones to return as the team's starter, even as reports of the team's interest in prospects at the position gain steam.

"I've still got a lot of confidence in Daniel," Schoen said. "He's here all the time. We've got a good relationship."

Reports indicate the Giants also are looking into moving up. Schoen didn't confirm on Thursday but did admit he's aware the teams with the top three picks -- Chicago, Washington and New England -- aren't "inclined to move right now."

"I don't think anybody's ready to move right now, I know people are listening," Schoen said.

Waller, who will turn 32 in September, caught 52 passes for 552 yards and one touchdown in 12 games (11 starts) last season with New York.

The Giants signed tight ends Jack Stoll and Chris Manhertz in free agency.

Waller is due a base salary of $10.5 million in 2024. He signed a three-year, $51 million contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders in September 2022. New York acquired him from Las Vegas in March 2023 for a third-round pick in the 2023 draft.

Wolf sprayed to all fields as he chatted with reporters Thursday. He's embracing his first draft at the top of the Patriots' personnel department, a role he was handed when New England fired Bill Belichick and hired Jerod Mayo as head coach.

The son of Hall of Fame general manager Ron Wolf admitted he's always eager for more picks -- New England has eight overall selections starting with the third pick, No. 34 overall and No. 68 at the top of the third round.

Wolf has a massive hole at quarterback to fill, but it's one of many for a team plotting to rebound from a 4-13 season.

"We're a draft-and-develop team," Wolf said. "The more picks we have, the better."

Failing to develop the last quarterback New England selected in the first round -- Mac Jones, the 15th pick in 2021 out of Alabama -- was a factor that pushed the Patriots into the draft's top 10 for the first time since they drafted Mayo 10th in 2008. Jones was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars this offseason after 42 career starts

"We're open to anything -- moving up, moving down," Wolf said. "We're open for business in the first round and in every round. ... If there's an opportunity to move up and strike if the board, kind of, recommends it, we're open to anything."

New England signed journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett while not masking their interest in the top quarterbacks in the 2024 draft. Some combination of Wolf, Mayo and top assistant coaches attended Pro Day workouts for Southern California's Caleb Williams, LSU's Jayden Daniels, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and North Carolina's Drake Maye. Washington quarterback Michael Penix was one of the "top 30" prospect visits at team headquarters in Foxborough, Mass.

Wolf revealed the top six quarterbacks on the Patriots' board all received glowing marks from teammates and coaches during New England's scouting staff research the past three-plus months.

"Hearing how impressive they are as teammates, as people, as leaders ... I think it's a unique year. I'd say that's been impressive with all six of these quarterbacks that are kind of the top guys," Wolf said.

The Patriots traded Jones after benching him late in the 2023 season. Bailey Zappe, drafted 137th overall in 2022, went 2-4 as New England's starter down the stretch. Wolf was part of the front office that selected Jones and Zappe, but New England held onto Zappe in the offseason with a new system introduced following Bill O'Brien's departure for the college ranks.

Zappe turns 25 on the second night of the draft -- by comparison, Penix turns 24 in May and Daniels' 24th birthday is Dec. 20 -- and is expected to stick around at least into training camp unless the Patriots draft two quarterbacks or acquire one via trade.

But the 2024 NFL Draft is rich at multiple positions with depth for days at wide receiver and offensive tackle.

Teams that covet a lockdown cornerback or stud safety might be out of luck, and the popular discussion around value at the interior offensive line and running back spots will play out in a big way starting in the second round.

If it's Michigan men you want, this is your year. Starting with quarterback J.J. McCarthy, 10 former Wolverines graded out as top-125 prospects.

1. QB Caleb Williams, Southern California

Talent is enough to roll the dice that Williams consistently delivers the goods in the NFL if a franchise leaves space for him to be an individual without dropping traditional expectations for a QB1 and No. 1 pick.

2. QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

Daniels played like a much different man last season, entering the year with a fourth-round grade and ending it with a Heisman Trophy and squarely in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick. He has elite speed, an elusive running style and exhibited incredible growth as a passer. No QB in the class performed better against pressure looks and blitzes. He has high-end accuracy and decision-making to overcome growing pains if he lands with a team with modest talent.

3. QB Drake Maye, North Carolina

Maye checks all necessary boxes to be a long-term starter. He has impressive touch and control as a passer regardless of the situation and enough quickness and presence to handle pressure and create throwing lanes under duress. His ceiling isn't as high as some of the other quarterbacks on this list but has better mobility than expected and enough arm talent.

4. WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

5. WR Malik Nabers, LSU

Such a smooth athlete he will be knocked for looking like he's rolling on cruise control, the truth is Nabers is a graceful open-field mover with instant change-of-direction agility and the build-up speed to pull away from defenders. He may need time to adjust to the physicality of NFL press coverage, but his traits suggest he gets there.

6. WR Rome Odunze, Washington

Odunze slots closely to Nabers and Harrison depending on what you're looking for at the position. He's incredibly strong playing through contact along his routes, tracks the ball naturally and doesn't lose when fighting for the ball in a crowd. He's not the craftsman or overall athlete Nabers and Harrison are at this stage, but some evaluators wrote the same knocks on Larry Fitzgerald's Pitt scouting report.

7. OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

Big, long and steady in pass protection, Alt is an adequate athlete but his game really shines when shutting down power rushers or using his length to seal off pressure off the corner. He's not a nasty blocker who will push people around and elite athletes will test his game, but he has the skill set to lock up almost anyone in the league.

8. TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

A unique height-weight-speed matchup who has the ball skills and speed to threaten any linebacker or safety, Bowers is more of a supersized receiver than a tight end. He won't be a factor in the run game early in his career, but his ability to make plays after the catch and create separation against man coverage imply he can be a Pro Bowl impact player very soon.

9. EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama

Teammate Will Anderson Jr. (No. 3 pick in 2023 to the Houston Texans) was more refined, but Turner was just as productive in his final year with the Crimson Tide, relying on his ability to consistently attack the corner and get around it. He'll be a work in progress for his first season and perhaps more, but there's an All-Pro ceiling to unveil should he maximize his full potential.

10. OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State

Fashanu presents an overall body of work that separates him from a pack of offensive tackles in the first round. He's not an elite athlete. But he plays with discipline and accurate hands, refined footwork and his well-rounded style of play blocks all paths to success for defensive linemen.

11. CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

As one scout put it, no player in this class has a bigger appetite to be great. The self-titled "best player to come out of the MAC," we need to see a bit more before taking his measurements against Randy Moss and Ben Roethlisberger. But Mitchell is the best Group of 5 player in this class by a considerable margin. He aced every pre-draft test to back up insane production on the ball and proved elite speed at the Scouting Combine. He's a long, fluid corner with great speed and gets an A+ for competitive endurance.

12. OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

A two-year starter at right tackle, Fuaga is a near carbon copy of Bears 2023 first-round pick Darnell Wright. He has adequate length and a steady approach to his pass sets that will allow him to stay outside as a pro. What teams covet in his game: beastly power in the run game and a reputation as a no-mercy finisher.

13. EDGE Jared Verse, Florida State

Verse looked spindly in 2022 while playing at 248 pounds, then added good weight in 2023 while maintaining his patented first step and subtle speed to power transition. His ability to set up blockers with his quickness and hand usage is hard to handle even for the most technical and athletic tackles. The extra year of development has paid off and should allow him to start as a rookie.

14. CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama

An easy moving corner with the size, speed and agility to match up against receivers with varied traits, Arnold deals with some lapses in judgment when playing the ball in the air or working from zone. His tools are there, and it might not be long before he is one of the best corners in the league by ironing out those flaws. He's the top athlete - and one of the youngest -- at the position in 2024, which will boost his final draft grade for most teams.

15. OT Troy Fautanu, Washington

Superb athlete with defensive line and offensive line chops, he could play any position on the line and moves like a tight end.

16. OT J.C. Latham, Alabama

Latham went from 325 pounds to 360 for his final season. The results were mixed on the field and he checked in at 343 at his March Pro Day. He is extraordinarily athletic for a man of his size. He wasn't quite as fluid or nimble in pass protection or space in 2023, so he may need to drop weight as a pro to get back to looking like a future high-end starter.

17. DT Byron Murphy II, Texas

Overshadowed when the 2023 season began by high-profile teammates Alfred Collins and T'Vondre Sweat, Murphy's incredible first step and lightning fast hands turn him into the best pro of the group. The boxy-framed defender lacks the length desired for the position but has great feel for attacking and creating ways to get off blocks.

18. WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

A height-weight-speed prospect whose emergence coincides with the rise of Heisman-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels. Not as developed as the receivers higher on this list, Thomas has immense potential while his game evolves. He has solid ball skills, can win reliably down the field when targeted against man coverage and could be in the unguardable category with route refinement.

19. EDGE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

Latu is a crisp athlete with the hands to always have the answers to the blocking test. He can rush the passer just easily standing up or with his hand down, and his feel for finding angles and capitalizing on the mistakes of blockers. His medical will be a major question mark for teams, but a clean bill of health should land him in the top 20.

20. QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

All-in character helped lift McCarthy into the early first-round conversation but he's a clear No. 4 on the QB board as the least rehearsed in terms of direct NFL skillsets. But the tools clearly are all here, including the arm talent not flexed as frequently in Michigan's pro-style, power-based, run-first offense.

21. OL Graham Barton, Duke

Draft him and plug him in at any of the three interior OL spots or trial Barton at left tackle in a quick-set passing attack and he's ready to anchor the line for a decade.

22. CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson

Size (6-foot-2), speed (4.28 40 time) and traits for days. Wiggins would be one of the first players picked in a best-athlete-available draft. NFL teams aren't all convinced he'll bite if he can get the job done by showing his teeth, especially supporting against the run.

23. CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

There are more sudden cover cornerbacks in the class but playmaking is DeJean's game, and his straight-line speed should equate to top-level range if he's moved to safety.

24. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

Sample size is the only time "tiny" could be applied to the 6-8, 345-pound Mims. Raw with only eight career starts, Mims is a mountainous right tackle with the upside to make it at left tackle. But he'll require patience and technique work to cover still-developing football instincts to maximize his natural ability and reach his significant ceiling.

25. EDGE Chop Robinson, Penn State

Much like recent late first-round pick Nolan Smith (Eagles), Robinson's size isn't ideal for setting the edge or holding up in the run game. There's no dismissing his burst and bend to threaten almost any offensive tackle around the corner. He's unseasoned but the bet from NFL teams will be he can be a 10-sack contributor during his first contract.

26. DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois

A maxed-out frame and limited length worries some teams with Newton when it comes to defending the run. On the flip side, he's a pro-ready pass rusher with great agility, hand speed and a knack for creating with counter moves.

27. DT/DE Darius Robinson, Missouri

Experience and winning tape across the defensive line, Robinson sheds blockers without a fight. Because of his measurables and raw tools, teams are enticed by his ceiling and versatility to fit virtually any defense.

28. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

The preliminary favorite to be the top cornerback in this class, McKinstry was overshadowed at times by teammate Terrion Arnold this year but still figures to be a longtime starter with return game skills to boot. While he is better in man than zone he has ball skills and athleticism that transfer easily to the NFL.

29. C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

Brick wall of a center at 328 pounds, Powers-Johnson could find his way to guard and wins on brute strength to hold off even the biggest nose tackles in the NFL.

30. OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

Tools galore, Guyton needs polish but brings ideal size, length and quickness to be a franchise left tackle. His hand usage and footwork are essential pieces to develop, making him a long-term project. With the right coaching he could end up being one of the best linemen in the class.

31. WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

Buzz continues to grow around Mitchell on a boost from his elite athleticism and testing at 6-2, 205. He ran a 4.34 40-yard dash and showed off his 39.5-inch vertical in Indianapolis, sending teams back to study his 18 touchdowns in three seasons split between Georgia (2021, 2022) and Texas.

32. WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia

Speaking of scorers, McConkey had 19 career touchdowns with the Bulldogs and his skill set and body type bear some resemblance to Cooper Kupp, the kind of relative comparisons pushing his draft stock into the first round since an injury-plagued junior season ended.

Best of the rest:

33. WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

34. OG Jordan Morgan, Arizona

35. QB Bo Nix, Oregon

36. OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

37. LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M

38. WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

39. DT Kris Jenkins, Michigan

40. WR Roman Wilson, Michigan

41. C Zach Frazier, West Virginia

42. LB Junior Colson, Michigan

43. CB Mike Sainristil, Michigan

44. EDGE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan

45. WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida

46. WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky

47. CB Max Melton, Rutgers

48. DT Maason Smith, LSU

49. S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

50. EDGE Chris Braswell, Alabama

Terms were not disclosed.

Ifedi, 29, was a first-round pick in 2016 and has started 83 of 102 career games with three NFL teams.

He spent most of last season on the Buffalo Bills' active roster but did not appear in a game.

Ifedi has started 59 games at right tackle and 24 at right guard with the Seattle Seahawks (2016-19), Chicago Bears (2020-21) and Atlanta Falcons (2022).

The Browns also placed tackle Justin Murray on the reserve/retired list.

Murray, who turns 31 on Friday, spent time on Cleveland's practice squad last season.

Murray appeared in 41 games (20 starts) with the then-Oakland Raiders (2018), Arizona Cardinals (2019-21), Bills (2022) and Tennessee Titans (2023).

Dobbins, 25, spent the previous four years in Baltimore. With the Chargers, he will play under former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who now holds the same position in Los Angeles.

In 2023, Dobbins sustained a season-ending Achilles tear in the season opener against the Houston Texans. He had eight carries for 22 yards in his abbreviated campaign.

Injuries affected his previous NFL seasons, too. After producing 805 rushing yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie in 2020, he tore an anterior cruciate ligament in a 2021 exhibition game and missed the entire season.

Dobbins returned to action in 2022 but was slowed by another knee injury that limited him to eight games. He wound up with 520 yards and two touchdowns that year.

The Ravens selected Dobbins in the second round of the 2020 draft (55th overall) out of Ohio State.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday at the beginning of the 2024 offseason program, the former No. 1 overall pick said his representatives have discussed a new contract with the Jaguars.

"We love it here and I love where we're headed as an organization and feel like I'm just getting better every year and my best ball's definitely ahead of me," said Lawrence, who has started 50 games over his first three seasons. "So, from that standpoint, obviously that would be great."

Since the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, NFL draft picks sign four-year deals, with teams holding fifth-year options for first-round selections. After a player's third season, teams must choose whether to exercise that option during the offseason.

May 2 is the deadline for the Jaguars to decide whether to pick up the option on Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne Jr. (No. 25 overall pick in 2021).

"It's not like this is necessarily going to be my last season (on the rookie contract)," Lawrence said. "There's a lot that could happen. It's not really my focus right now. At the end of the day, my job isn't going to change whether I get extended or not before this season.

"My job is to go win games and to be the best I can be for this team so we can have a chance to win a Super Bowl."

Coming off a strong 2022 campaign (25 touchdowns, eight interceptions), the 24-year-old Lawrence played through injuries down the stretch last season and finished with 21 TDs and 14 picks. He also missed a start for the first time in his NFL career, sitting out a Week 17 home win against the Carolina Panthers.

Gearing up for the 2024 season, Lawrence said he won't let any contract talk get in the way of his preparation.

"I can't lie: Obviously it would be nice to have that done and feel good about it," Lawrence said. "But no, it's not really the focus right now. Even if I get the contract extension, that's still my job even more so."

"I find myself in a situation very similar to college in terms of having a constantly revolving door in terms of coordinators and coaches," Hurts told reporters Wednesday. "But I've always managed to have success in it, so that's always been a good thing, because you've been able to learn from people and apply it."

Kellen Moore is the Eagles' new offensive coordinator this season, replacing Brian Johnson, who was fired after the offense struggled down the stretch. Following a 10-1 start, Philadelphia dropped six of its last seven before losing in an NFC wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In his four college seasons (three at Alabama, one at Oklahoma), Hurts had a different playcaller every year. It wasn't until 2021-22 that Hurts had the same coordinator for consecutive seasons, when now-Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen held the role.

"I think as a player, I definitely yearn for the sustainability and the consistency there," Hurts said. "As a quarterback, I yearn for those things in a playcaller and a quarterback coach because you kind of see how consistency in those areas can breed excellence,"

Under Steichen's tutelage, Hurts led the Eagles to an appearance in Super Bowl LVII and finished second in MVP voting in 2022.

When Steichen left for Indianapolis, Johnson was promoted from QB coach to offensive coordinator, but he, Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni reportedly didn't see eye to eye.

"I think the best of him. He's been a huge part of my development in my time here as an Eagle," Hurts said of Johnson, a longtime family friend who is now the Washington Commanders' assistant head coach/offensive pass game coordinator.

As for working with Moore, Hurts said he'll soak it all in and be ready to adjust when it comes to the new coordinator's game plan.

"I'm just all ears. I'm a sponge. I think there's some beauty in that," Hurts said. "I'm just in sponge mode. I'm letting them do what it is they're going to do, and then we kind of adjust from there. I think the thing that we all have to understand is the importance of a foundation in something.

"So I want the coaches to declare their foundation in terms of what they want something to be, how they want it to look, and then obviously you're going to adjust from there."

Belichick will be part of the team on "The Pat McAfee Show Draft Spectacular," to air the opening night of the draft on ESPN+, the host announced Wednesday.

The draft will be held April 25-27 in Detroit.

"I'm looking forward to it," a relaxed-looking Belichick told McAfee. "Draft weekend's always an exciting time for everybody -- for the teams that are building their teams and for the fans and for everybody involved in it, so you know it's a great event and, yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing it, you know, from the other side. It will be fun to be in Detroit."

Belichick, known for his frequent trades during the draft, said he expects to chip in what he knows about draft-day dealing.

"I think I can, you know, give a little insight into maybe what the conversations will be in those rounds," he said. "I've made a few trades."

Belichick and the Patriots agreed to part ways in January, and he was not hired to fill a vacancy during the 2024 coaching cycle. It is widely anticipated that Belichick, who turned 72 on Tuesday, will wind up working in TV in some capacity this fall.

The architect of six Super Bowl-winning teams in New England, Belichick built a 302-165 career record with the Patriots (2000-23) and Cleveland Browns (1991-95).

The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off April 25 and there are schools of thought in every front office as to whether the best player available -- generally defended as the primary default setting for the draft -- or best fit for a specific, existing need makes more sense.

In reality, a confluence of the two is the sweet spot every franchise targets.

Take the Chicago Bears.

Unless you are driving the Tyson Bagent bandwagon, quarterback stands as the No. 1 need for general manager Ryan Poles. He essentially made the same admission with the delayed consummation of a trade of 2021 first-rounder Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chicago has the No. 9 pick to invest on another need -- or BPA -- or Poles could opt to trade down and gather more draft capital. The Bears have only four total draft picks thanks to trades for defensive end Montez Sweat and wide receiver Chase Claypool.

Here are the top needs for all 32 teams listed in the current 2024 draft order.

Chicago Bears

QB, Edge, OT, WR, DT

Set to select the first overall pick for the third time in franchise history, the Bears are still looking for stability at quarterback in what will be their 30th starter since 2000.

Washington Commanders

QB, OT, Edge

Another reset in Washington this offseason brings the search for a new QB to help the franchise reach its first Super Bowl in 32 years.

New England Patriots

QB, WR, CB, OT, DT

Owner Robert Kraft remains blunt about big changes to the offense - starting with a clean slate at quarterback.

Arizona Cardinals

WR, OL, CB, DL, RB

One pick away from the No. 3 slot where they selected Larry Fitzgerald in 2004.

Los Angeles Chargers

CB, RB, OT, WR, DT

Shoring up the defense and pass protection are peak priorities under new coach Jim Harbaugh.

New York Giants

CB, RB, WR, QB, S

With or without Daniel Jones, the Giants have work to do at a number of positions.

Tennessee Titans

Edge, OT, DT, WR, TE

Likely in position to select the best defensive player in the draft or a top-ranked playmaker, but need is great on offensive line, too.

Atlanta Falcons

CB, Edge, DT, OL, S

New coach Raheem Morris covets pass rush and takeaways.

New York Jets

OL, TE, WR, S, CB, QB

Aaron Rodgers returns from Achilles surgery as a pocket passer only preserved by pristine protection from the offensive line.

Minnesota Vikings

QB, OL, Edge, DT-NT, WR

Kirk Cousins hit the exit for Atlanta in free agency and Minnesota armed up with a second first-round pick to help fill the void.

Denver Broncos

QB, WR, CB, DT, Edge

No longer tethered to Russell Wilson -- only by his record dead cap hit -- it's likely a transition season for the Broncos.

Las Vegas Raiders

QB, CB, WR, OT, OL

Head coach Antonio Pierce plans to construct a winner in the trenches.

New Orleans Saints

OT, WR, QB, CB, DT

Multiple offensive linemen could be added by the Saints due to injuries and ineffective play last season.

Indianapolis Colts

WR, CB, S, RB, TE

Michael Pittman stayed but offensive firepower must improve for second-year QB Anthony Richardson to reach his potential.

Seattle Seahawks

OL, TE, LB, Edge, DL

No longer Pete Carroll's operation, the Seahawks still have vacancies at key front seven positions and the interior offensive line.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Edge, DT, CB, OT, WR

Josh Allen cashed in after his 17.5-sack season and would thrive with a better supporting cast.

Cincinnati Bengals

DT, OT, TE, WR, CB

An active interior pass rusher might lift the Bengals to the top tier of contenders.

Los Angeles Rams

DT, CB, OT, CB, QB

Aaron Donald's retirement is cause for concern as the Rams make a first-round pick for the first time since 2016 (Jared Goff).

Pittsburgh Steelers

OT, WR, CB, DT, S

Pittsburgh invested its top pick on offense in every draft since 2019.

Miami Dolphins

OL, DT, TE, Edge, LB

Sneaky solid free agency haul left a few remaining voids, including right guard, and left tackle Terron Armstead's durability is a lingering worry.

Philadelphia Eagles

S, CB, TE, OT, Edge

Welcomed back C.J. Gardner-Johnson in free agency but free safety and pass rushers are key concerns.

Dallas Cowboys

OT, LB, WR, RB, DT

No longer is Tyron Smith old reliable at left tackle. Even if Tyler Smith slides outside, offensive line additions are priority.

Green Bay Packers

OT, DT, CB, S, LB

With the future in Jordan Love's hands, the Packers address front five.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Edge, CB, S, LB, OL

GM Jason Licht back to the well: Bucs drafted defensive linemen in first round in 2018, 2021, 2023.

Buffalo Bills

WR, DT, Edge, RB, CB

Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis are gone, leaving Buffalo with a largely new cast outside.

Detroit Lions

CB, S, Edge, OL, WR

Free agent addition Carlton Davis proclaimed himself the No. 1 corner in Detroit. Still, Lions GM admits team covets cornerbacks.

Baltimore Ravens

OL, WR, Edge, S, DL

Figuring out the left side of the line and a long-term plan at tackle would be wise given investment in Lamar Jackson.

San Francisco 49ers

OL, WR, LB, CB, TE

Defensive line remains a default play for GM John Lynch but the O-line is overdue some attention.

Kansas City Chiefs

OT, CB, RB, WR, TE

More playmakers won't hurt Patrick Mahomes, as long as the Chiefs stabilize blocking, too. Leading receiver Rashee Rice's arrest adds uncertainty despite KC signing WR Hollywood Brown.

Carolina Panthers

WR, CB, Edge, DT, TE

Heavily invested in improving offensive line. Time to find a big-play receiver for Bryce Young.

Houston Texans

CB, LB, OL, DL, TE

Pair of 2023 first-rounders worked out quite nicely (CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr.). Shopping to fill niche roles shows just how far the roster has come since 2022.

Cleveland Browns

QB, RB, LB, DT, WR

Deshaun Watson played 12 games in two seasons and is coming off of shoulder surgery, while RB Nick Chubb's status will be up in the air until he proves recovered from knee reconstruction.

Terms were not disclosed but multiple media outlets reported it was a one-year contract for Freeman, 28.

Dallas needed help at the position after seeing last season's leading rusher Tony Pollard depart in free agency.

Freeman, a six-year veteran, becomes the most experienced running back on the roster for the Cowboys, who also have Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis, Snoop Conner and Hunter Luepke.

Freeman ran for 319 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games off the bench last season with the Los Angeles Rams. The 2018 third-round pick has rushed for 1,792 yards with 10 TDs in 79 career games (nine starts) with the Denver Broncos (2018-20), Carolina Panthers (2021), Houston Texans (2021-22) and Rams (2023).

Taylor, 29, signed a one-year contact on Tuesday with the 49ers, who had selected him in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech.

After playing for San Francisco from 2017-20, Taylor spent most of 2019 on injured reserve (foot surgery), before playing for the Cincinnati Bengals (2021-22) and Chicago Bears (2023). He has 87 career receptions for 834 yards and three touchdowns in 78 games (three starts), with his best season as a rookie in 2017, when he made 43 catches for 430 yards and two scores.

Taylor didn't have a catch in 17 games with the Bears last season, but he did return 23 punts for 188 yards (8.2-yard average), with a long of 31 yards. McCloud returned 24 punts for 203 yards (8.4 average), with a long of 19, and also returned 10 kickoffs for a 22.5-yard average.

1. WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

2. WR Malik Nabers, LSU

3. QB Caleb Williams, USC

4. QB Jayden Daniels, LSU

5. QB Drake Maye, North Carolina

6. OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State

7. WR Rome Odunze, Washington

8. DE Jared Verse, Florida State

9. TE Brock Bowers, Georgia

10. OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame

11. OLB Dallas Turner, Alabama

12. CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson

13. CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama

14. DE Laiatu Latu, UCLA

15. OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

16. WR Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

17. CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa

18. DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois

19. DT Darius Robinson, Missouri

20. DT Kris Jenkins, Michigan

21. CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama

22. CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

23. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

24. OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

25. OLB Chop Robinson, Penn State

26. C Graham Barton, Duke

27. OT JC Latham, Alabama

28. OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

29. QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan

30. ILB Cedric Gray, North Carolina

31. OT Troy Fautanu, Washington

32. DT Byron Murphy II, Texas

33. WR Xavier Worthy, Texas

34. OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

35. ILB Payton Wilson, NC State

36. OG Christian Haynes, Connecticut

37. CB Kamari Lassiter, Georgia

38. DE Adisa Isaac, Penn State

39. WR Troy Franklin, Oregon

40. WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina

41. DE Austin Booker, Kansas

42. S Tyler Nubin, Minnesota

43. OLB Junior Colson, Michigan

44. QB Bo Nix, Oregon

45. DT Maason Smith, LSU

46. DT McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M

47. C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

48. S Kamren Kinchens, Miami

49. WR Keon Coleman, Florida State

50. WR Ja'Lynn Polk, Washington

51. ILB Trevin Wallace, Kentucky

52. WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas

53. OG Layden Robinson, Texas A&M

54. CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri

55. CB Kalen King, Penn State

56. RB Jaylen Wright, Tennessee

57. ILB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M

58. RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas

59. RB Will Shipley, Clemson

60. C Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia

61. DE Marshawn Kneeland, Western Michigan

62. S Calen Bullock, USC

63. OLB Chris Braswell, Alabama

64. RB Trey Benson, Florida State

65. S Javon Bullard, Georgia

66. DE Braiden McGregor, Michigan

67. C Zach Frazier, West Virginia

68. CB Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri

69. WR Roman Wilson, Michigan

70. WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky

71. OG Isaiah Adams, Illinois

72. DT Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson

73. DT T'Vondre Sweat, Texas

74. RB Blake Corum, Michigan

75. CB Khyree Jackson, Oregon

76. S Jaden Hicks, Washington State

77. S Cole Bishop, Utah

78. WR Devontez Walker, North Carolina

79. WR Ladd McConkey, Georgia

80. DE Brandon Dorlus, Oregon

81. OLB Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri

82. OG Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin

83. TE Brevyn Spann-Ford, Minnesota

84. RB Braelon Allen, Wisconsin

85. DE Bralen Trice, Washington

86. TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas

87. OT Delmar Glaze, Maryland

88. CB T.J. Tampa, Iowa State

89. TE Cade Stover, Ohio State

90. CB Josh Newton, TCU

91. OG Brandon Coleman, TCU

92. S Beau Brade, Maryland

93. S James Williams, Miami

94. DT Braden Fiske, Florida State

95. RB Jase McClellan, Alabama

96. TE Jaheim Bell, Florida State

97. RB MarShawn Lloyd, USC

98. TE Jared Wiley, TCU

99. ILB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Clemson

100. ILB Tommy Eichenberg, Ohio State

But the future isn't certain for Goff, who has one year remaining on the four-year, $134 million contract extension he signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 2109. Goff is due $27.3 million in 2024.

"I love it here and I want to be here a long time," Goff said Tuesday during media availability at voluntary offseason workouts. "It's been really special playing in front of these fans. Being able to provide a winning culture over the last year and a half or so. See them experience that and be a part of that has been fun, but by no means are we satisfied."

Goff recorded a career-best 67.3 completion percentage and threw for 4,575 yards (No. 2 in the NFL) with 30 touchdowns (fourth in the league) and 12 interceptions this season. He is knocking on the door of making his second Super Bowl appearance, with his first coming with the Los Angeles Rams in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Feb. 3, 2019.

While he's reached cult status in Detroit, Goff didn't disclose the context of contractual negotiations he said are taking place with the Lions' front office. Barring injury or a shocking transaction this month, Goff knows he'll have at least one more season with the Lions.

"I've had a ton of fun winning in this city, winning for these fans," Goff said.

Goff spent five seasons with the Rams after they made him top overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, then was traded to Detroit as part of a deal that involved fellow quarterback Matthew Stafford on March 18, 2021.

Head coach Dan Campbell defended Goff and the perception he wasn't the quality of quarterback capable of winning the Super Bowl, especially from fans pinning the NFC Championship game loss to the 49ers in January on the quarterback. The Lions coughed up a three-score lead and became the first team to lose a conference championship after leading by 17-plus points at halftime (previously 21-0).

Campbell said this offseason he wanted Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to be "priority" when it comes to contract extensions.

"Those are certainly priorities," he said last month.

Goff turns 30 in October and could be a measuring stick used for other contract negotiations, including the case of Cowboys soon-to-be-free-agent Dak Prescott. He's in the final year of a four-year, $160 million deal in Dallas.

"Everything is full motion," Watson said Tuesday after reporting for Cleveland's offseason program. "Everything is fluid and motion is really good. The velocity and the strength is really good."

Watson had surgery in November following a season-ending injury to his right shoulder during Cleveland's 33-31 victory in Baltimore on Nov. 12. He landed on injured reserve as the Browns signed former first-round pick Joe Flacco from the couch to lead the team's charge to the playoffs and a wild-card berth.

Acquired from the Houston Texans and signed to a fully guaranteed, five-year, $230 million contract in 2022, Watson has played 12 total games in his first two seasons with the Browns.

He has three years left on that contract and is determined to prove he's the best man for the job in Cleveland. But Watson won't be pushing to make any offseason statements at the risk of re-injury, a position head coach Kevin Stefanski said the franchise would take to preserve their QB1 this spring.

"This is an injury that, for spring, you want to be a little bit more conservative. This summer you get ready for training camp. That's going to be a time where we can pick that up," Watson said.

Watson, 28, completed 61.4 percent of his passes for 1,115 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions in six games in 2023.

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Watson has thrown for 16,756 yards with 118 touchdowns and 45 interceptions in 66 career games with the Houston Texans (2017-20) and Browns.

Caleb Williams, QB, USC

The quarterback with the highest upside on the board, the Bears reset priorities to help the unique but talented Williams reach his Patrick Mahomes-like ceiling.

2. Washington Commanders

Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina

The Commanders secure the best QB available. Even without Williams' immense upside, Maye is comfortable in the pocket and capable in the "Air Raid" derivative scheme employed by new coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

3. New England Patriots

Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU

A trade wouldn't be a surprise here but predicting the priorities and appetite for risk from personnel boss Eliot Wolf and head coach Jerod Mayo isn't easy. In the Heisman winner the Patriots would have a dual-threat quarterback with a quick trigger and the open-field skills that indicate his ceiling hasn't been touched.

4. Arizona Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr., WR, Ohio State

Nothing to overthink here. Kyler Murray gets a pro-ready, top-tier receiver. This tandem in their physical prime could quickly rejuvenate the Cardinals' passing game.

5. Los Angeles Chargers

Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame

Alt brings another sure thing to the edge in Jim Harbaugh's run-centric scheme that should make Justin Herbert a deadly force from the pocket.

6. New York Giants

Rome Odunze, WR, Washington

Plus size and athleticism with the ability to separate from man coverage and create after the catch. Odunze isn't a speedster but uses his body and reach to claim every jump ball.

7. Tennessee Titans

Olu Fashanu, OT, Penn State

Fashanu is the most refined pass blocker in the class. Tennessee is trying to support their new potential franchise quarterback in Will Levis, and this is the first step.

8. Atlanta Falcons

Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama

Plus athleticism will excite Raheem Morris as he brings his 3-4 scheme to the Falcons, who can't seem to find a consistent pass rush outside.

9. Chicago Bears

Malik Nabers, WR, LSU

One of the youngest prospects in the draft, Nabers can ease into the offense as a second receiver behind DJ Moore and help redefine Monsters of the Midway.

10. New York Jets

Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia

Drafting tight ends in the top 10 might be foolhardy, but the Jets are in win-now mode yet again. Bowers brings a gamebreaker approach to tight end that Aaron Rodgers can use to exploit defenses instantly.

11. Minnesota Vikings

Jared Verse, DE, Florida State

The Vikings prioritize length in their edge group and Verse has it in spades, combined with explosive athleticism and decent technical refinement. Verse should bring up the floor of a depleted defensive line and elevate Brian Flores to new heights as a defensive coordinator.

12. Denver Broncos

J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan

Betting big on the underdog quarterback isn't a novel concept to Sean Payton, who tutored undrafted free agent Tony Romo in Dallas and pushed his chips to the middle of the table for Drew Brees coming off shoulder surgery. McCarthy isn't going to flinch under the taskmaster coaching of Payton but getting great results might mean surviving growing pains.

13. Las Vegas Raiders

Quinyon Mitchell, CB, Toledo

With 4.4 speed and nearly unprecedented playmaking to get to balls in the air, Mitchell has a chance to rise to stardom early behind the Raiders' dominant pass rush.

14. New Orleans Saints

JC Latham, OT, Alabama

Pass protection is a serious need in New Orleans with a pair of wobbly tackles. A franchise whose draft board rarely matches the masses targets Latham for his strength and the footwork to help preserve QB Derek Carr after a rough year running for cover in 2023.

15. Indianapolis Colts

Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

The Colts would be intrigued by a move down with a handful of offensive linemen and wide receivers that fit the prototypes GM Chris Ballard prefers. The value of landing Arnold in this spot is too good to resist.

16. Seattle Seahawks

Jer'Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois

Versatile defensive linemen are like favorite songs for new coach Mike Macdonald -- he can't pick just one. A gap-shooting force with strength and agility, Newton brings valued versatility to the new-look Seahawks.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU

Losing Calvin Ridley leaves a mark, but Thomas will be cheaper and more than capable with impressive size, speed and agility.

18. Cincinnati Bengals

Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA

Latu's technical refinement fits in a rotation with Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson but it might not be long before he becomes the marquee edge for the Bengals.

19. Los Angeles Rams

Olumuyiwa Fashanu, OT, Penn State

He's arguably a better long-term prospect than Joe Alt and JC Latham, but Fashanu isn't quite an out-of-the-box play at left tackle. He'll have a chance to nail down the job on a revamped offensive line that is suddenly a strength.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

Byron Murphy II, DL, Texas

A ‘tweener who becomes a 3-4 defensive end in the Steelers' scheme, Murphy's burst and high motor make for the ideal match as Pittsburgh rebuilds the front seven.

21. Miami Dolphins

Taliese Fuaga, OT, Oregon State

Miami could go with an interior lineman or select Fuaga, a power blocker with tackle and guard potential, to fill the massive gap created by right guard Robert Hunt's exit for Carolina.

22. Philadelphia Eagles

Chop Robinson, DE, Penn State

Significant changes came to the Eagles' defense after a late-season meltdown, and Robinson would help further refresh the pass rush alongside new addition Bryce Huff.

23. Minnesota Vikings

Darius Robinson, DT, Missouri

Robinson has great length, a stout frame and serious strength to further bolster Minnesota's defense.

24. Dallas Cowboys

Nate Wiggins, CB, Clemson

Value at offensive tackle is tempting in this spot, but Wiggins could be a top-10 level NFL cornerback and is the best player available. Paired with Trevon Diggs and DaRon Bland, Wiggins would give the Cowboys a top-tier CB crew.

25. Green Bay Packers

Cooper DeJean, DB, Iowa

There's just something about the Hawkeyes that appeals to Green Bay decision-makers who add the versatile DeJean as a peer to 2023 first-rounder via Iowa, outside linebacker Lukas Van Ness.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia

Raw as a junior with only eight career starts, Mims has blackout-the-sun size at 6-8, 335 pounds and can break in at right tackle.

27. Arizona Cardinals

Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama

Signing Sean Murphy-Bunting is a solid start, but the Cardinals can't pass on Kool-Aid at the end of the first round. Can play man or zone and isn't afraid to step to the best receivers in the game.

28. Buffalo Bills

Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Coleman would be miscast as a No. 1 receiver or replacement for Stefon Diggs. But the Bills are setting up their offense to emphasize their talent at tight end, and can utilize the tall and reliable Coleman in downfield and contested catch spots.

29. Detroit Lions

Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri

Willing in any role the Lions might choose, Rakestraw doesn't mind brawling with a competitive grade the Lions embrace.

30. Baltimore Ravens

Troy Fautanu, OL, Washington

Fautanu has tackle and guard flexibility and can pave wide paths in the running game.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Graham Barton, C, Duke

Capable at center or guard, Barton also has experience at left tackle. He's been on the maybe list of at least five teams before getting to this point, and GM John Lynch shouldn't think twice.

32. Kansas City Chiefs

Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Patrick Mahomes gets another big-play toy in Worthy, who ran the fastest 40 ever at the combine (4.21 seconds) right after receiving a motivating text from the KC quarterback.

Second round

33. Carolina Panthers

Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon

34. New England Patriots

Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona

35. Arizona Cardinals

T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas

36. Washington Commanders

Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma

37. Los Angeles Chargers

Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan

38. Tennessee Titans

Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan

39. Carolina Panthers

Marshawn Kneeland, Edge, W. Michigan

40. Washington Commanders

Jaden Hicks, S, Washington State

41. Green Bay

Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia

42. Houston Texans

Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State

43. Atlanta Falcons

Cooper Beebe, OG, Kansas State

44. Las Vegas Raiders

Blake Corum, RB, Michigan

45. New Orleans Saints

Xavier Legette, WR, South Carolina

46. Indianapolis Colts

Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

47. New York Giants

Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas

48. Jacksonville Jaguars

Zach Frazier, OL, West Virginia

49. Cincinnati Bengals

Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas

50. Philadelphia Eagles

Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon

51. Pittsburgh Steelers

Sedrick Van Pran, C, Georgia

52. Los Angeles Rams

Payton Wilson, LB, NC State

53. Philadelphia Eagles

Javon Bullard, S, Georgia

54. Cleveland Browns

Bo Nix, QB, Oregon

55. Miami Dolphins

Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson

56. Dallas Cowboys

Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU

57. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas

58. Green Bay Packers

Junior Colson, LB, Michigan

59. Houston Texans

Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan

60. Buffalo Bills

Chris Braswell, Edge, Alabama

61. Detroit Lions

Christian Haynes, OG, Connecticut

62. Baltimore Ravens

Ricky Pearsall, WR, Florida

63. San Francisco

Malachi Corley, WR, Western Kentucky

64. Kansas City Chiefs

Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale

General manager Chris Grier confirmed Tuesday that the team will make it happen before the May 2 deadline.

The Dolphins drafted both in the first round in 2021, selecting Waddle with the No. 6 pick and Phillips at No. 18.

Waddle will earn $15.59 million and Phillips will earn $13.25 million, with both 2025 salaries fully guaranteed.

Waddle, 25, posted his third straight 1,000-yard season to begin his career in 2023, catching 72 passes for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in 14 starts. He has 251 career receptions for 3,385 yards and 18 scores in 47 games (all starts).

Phillips, 24, recorded 6.5 sacks, 11 quarterback hits and 43 tackles in eight games (six starts) last season. He has 22 sacks, 52 QB hits, 146 tackles, three fumble recoveries and one interception in 42 career games (26 starts).

From Jones' front office seat, he still views the Cowboys as all-in for 2024 despite passive spending in free agency, Jones said in a radio interview with 105.3 FM The Fan on Tuesday.

"We spend max, max money year in and year out. All 32 can only spend the same amount of money over a five-year stretch," Jones said. "When we're all said and done, we max out our salary cap every year. We will have done that. What comes with having a good roster, which we do, we're also looking towards signing our own guys.

"It doesn't mean it happens overnight. But when you're wanting to sign players like Dak (Prescott) and Micah (Parsons) and CeeDee (Lamb), then you have to hold money back if you want to have a realistic chance of signing those guys."

Prescott is entering the final year of a four-year, $160 million contract. His deal could be the most pressing because of the paved exit the terms of the deal would provide the 30-year-old.

Lamb is an option for the franchise tag next spring after he plays the 2024 season on a fifth-year option. But after setting a franchise record for receptions in an All-Pro season, Lamb plans to skip voluntary workouts as the market value for wide receivers continues to climb.

Waiting might not help in the case of Parsons, either. He's under contract for 2024 and the Cowboys hold a team option for his fifth season in 2025.

But the new rate for high-end pass rushers was reset in offseason deals for Brian Burns (five years, $87.5 million guaranteed, $141.5 million with the New York Giants) and Josh Allen (five years, $141.25 million, up to $88 million guaranteed).

Owner Jerry Jones said at the NFL owners meetings in March that Prescott's contract would be discussed with the understanding that the size of deals for Super Bowl-capable quarterbacks will impact the team's salary cap for the next "five years."

Reading between the lines, the Cowboys are likely to ask Prescott to carry more weight with less proven talent around him.

As for Stephen Jones, he still sees the franchise as being all-in on 2024.

"Everybody has their own definition of what that means, but I've never not known us to be all-in, nor have I known anyone we compete against not to be all-in," he said.

Reid said Monday that the first phase of the voluntary workout program would include Rice as a virtual attendee, but offered no details on their conversations or how the Chiefs would move forward depending on the legal matter in Texas.

"I'm leaving that, like we've done most of these, for the law enforcement part to take place and then we will go from there with that," Reid said.

Rice was driving 119 mph before causing a six-vehicle crash March 30 on a Dallas highway, according to an arrest-warrant affidavit. He was captured on video near the site of the crash with four others leaving the scene, police said.

Rice is working out with multiple teammates in Texas, Reid said. Among them is quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who said Monday they will "continue that work" as Rice's case moves through the legal system.

Rice faces charges of aggravated assault, collision involving serious bodily injury and six counts of collision involving injury.

He also faces civil lawsuits from those injured, including a $1 million suit filed Monday by two victims claiming damages that include "trauma to the brain, lacerations to the face, multiple contusions on the body, disfigurement, internal bleeding and other internal and external injuries."

Rice turned himself into police last week and said he would cooperate fully with police for his role in the accident.

Jones added that his "neck is 100 percent healthy."

"That was a stinger-type injury that's pretty common in football, and that's calmed down and I feel good," Jones told reporters.

But all eyes are on Jones' knee. He underwent season-ending surgery on the injured right knee in late November after sustaining the injury in a 30-6 loss at Las Vegas on Nov. 5.

While Giants head coach Brian Daboll on Monday declined to give a timeline on Jones' recovery or whether he's "further ahead or behind," Jones had no such apprehension.

"The plan is to be ready to go by training camp," he said. "So, yeah, that's what I'm shooting for and feel good about being ready."

The Giants signed Drew Lock as a backup this offseason and own the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft later this month. The Giants have been linked to Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. New York also has QB Tommy DeVito under contract.

Jones told reporters he believes he's the best man for the job, when healthy.

"I do, yes."

Jones, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract last offseason, finished with two touchdown passes and six interceptions in six games in 2023. He also missed three games with a neck injury.

Jones is 22-36-1 as a starter with 62 touchdown passes and 40 picks in 60 games (59 starts) since being drafted with the No. 6 overall pick in 2019.

Reynolds, 27, rushed for 179 yards and a touchdown in 17 regular-season games with the Lions in 2023, adding five catches for 47 yards. He added a 1-yard TD run in the divisional playoff win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Houston, 25, has contributed eight sacks in nine games (three starts) since being drafted by the Lions in the sixth round in 2022.

Awosika, 25, appeared in 15 games (three starts) in his second season with the Lions in 2023.

Coming off last season's 12-5 record and a trip to the NFC Championship Game, Detroit opened its voluntary offseason program on Monday.