November 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) celebrates a defensive stop against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
The Tennessee Titans released a couple of players on Wednesday, some 12 days before the start of free agency, and one just so happened to play for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021. He’s Xavier Woods, a safety, and he’ll be looking for work as early as now.
Tennessee clears money, and Woods becomes a plug-and-play option for teams seeking experience.
Woods spent just one year in Tennessee and will now seek his fifth NFL team this offseason.
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Titans’ Cap Savings Move Puts Xavier Woods on the Market
A little bit of roster maintenance for the Titans.
Dec 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) makes a touchdown catch in front of Tennessee Titans safety Xavier Woods (25) during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Woods has logged extensive defensive snaps in recent seasons, building a reputation as a steady veteran presence in the secondary. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images.
TEN Drops Woods
TitanWire‘s Mark Mihalko delivered the news this week: “On Wednesday, the Titans decided to part ways with veterans Xavier Woods and Lloyd Cushenberry (failed physical designation), freeing up roughly $7.1 million in salary cap space heading into free agency.”
“Woods was brought in last offseason to be a veteran presence for both the defense and the secondary, but battled some injury issues and eventually gave way to rookie Kevin Winston Jr. as the season progressed. Woods finished 2025 with 11 games played and 39 total tackles. Unlike Cushenberry, Woods’ release did not accompany a failed physical designation, meaning he has recovered from the hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve.”
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To refresh your memory, Woods was the guy who took over for Anthony Harris in 2021 for the Vikings.
The Cap Savings and Future at Safety for Titans
The Titans free up about $4 million in cap space with the Woods maneuver, eating about a $1 million in dead cap, which is certainly manageable.
Without Woods in the mix, Winston Jr., last year’s rookie safety mentioned by Mihalko, will presumably get the nod as a starter. Winston Jr. is 22 years old, and Tennessee spent a 3rd-Rounder on him last year.
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The rookie played 10 games in 2025, starting 5, and logged 34 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 quarterback hits, and a sack. Winston Jr. has the necessary size at 6’2″ and 208 pounds, producing a commendable 61.2 Pro Football Focus mark as a rookie. His pass coverage is suspect — a 43.4 grade from PFF — but his pass-rush scoring was stellar (91.7)
Winston Jr. could be on the cusp of a breakout season under new head coach Robert Saleh.
Jul 29, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans safety Xavier Woods (25) participates in stretching drills during training camp at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park. Woods entered the season as an experienced defensive back with multiple starting campaigns, offering versatility in coverage assignments and run support within Tennessee’s defensive rotation. Mandatory Credit: Denny Simmons-Imagn Images.
Music City Miracles‘ Jimmy Morris noted on the Woods release, “Woods signed a 2-year $8 million deal with the Titans before the 2025 season. He was mostly a non-factor for the team during his time in Nashville. This will not be the end of the cuts for the Titans. L’Jarius Sneed is certainly going to be cut, and all eyes are on Calvin Ridley. Will the Titans keep or cut him?”
Woods’s Career Resume
A 6th-Round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2017, Woods has played for four teams in nine seasons, with 134 games to his name, including 121 starts. Here’s his destination resume:
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Dallas Cowboys (2017–2020)
Minnesota Vikings (2021)
Carolina Panthers (2022–2024)
Tennessee Titans (2025)
He’ll turn 31 this summer, so he should have a few seasons left as a dependable safety. He could start with the right team or serve as a reputable backup.
Time in MIN
The Vikings used the franchise tag on Anthony Harris in 2020 — the last time they used that tactic on anyone — and didn’t bring him back in 2021. In return, general manager Rick Spielman signed Woods to patrol the back end of Mike Zimmer’s defense. Woods logged a 66.4 PFF grade that year, and most fans considered him a wise free-agent signing.
But when 2022 rolled around, Minnesota had cleaned house in the front office and on the coaching staff, rendering Woods a non-priority. He eventually signed with the Panthers and registered the best season of his career in 2023 with an 80.3 PFF score.
Dec 5, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Godwin Igwebuike (35) carries the football while Minnesota Vikings defender Xavier Woods (23) closes in on the play at Ford Field. Woods spent the 2021 season in Minnesota’s secondary, contributing starting snaps while helping anchor the team’s safety rotation. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports.
The Vikings replaced Woods with a combination of Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus. Metellus remains on the team to this day.
Of course, the grand plan to replace Woods was a man by the name of Lewis Cine. Minnesota drafted him in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft. But Cine broke his leg as a rookie, and when he recovered, the NFL had passed him by. He remains one of the biggest busts in Vikings draft history.
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Woods, meanwhile, should have no problems finding work this offseason. He’s steady.
The Titans could also be in play to draft Ohio State’s Caleb Downs in April, a safety who is considered by some to be the best defensive player in this year’s draft. If so, the Woods move in February will make a lot of sense.
Anthony Richardson Sr.’s future in Indianapolis faces more uncertainty than ever.
The Indianapolis Colts granted Anthony Richardson, the team that used the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on the quarterback, permission to explore a trade. His agent, Deiric Jackson, confirmed the latest development in the 23-year-old’s tumultuous career to ESPN on Thursday.
Veteran quarterback Daniel Jones beat out Richardson in a preseason competition for the starting job. Jones made the most of another opportunity as an NFL starter, helping the Colts win eight of their first 10 games of the 2025 regular season.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson heads off the field after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
However, his season was ultimately derailed by an Achilles injury. The setback came two years after he tore an ACL with the New York Giants. The Colts appear ready to move forward with Jones, clouding Richardson’s future in Indianapolis.
Jones is set to become a free agent in March, meaning the Colts must either use the franchise tag or sign him to a new deal. Richardson has started just 15 games in three seasons with the Colts, his tenure largely shaped by injuries.
A shoulder surgery limited Richardson to four games during his rookie campaign, while a series of setbacks cost him four games in 2024.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) looks for an open receiver during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.(Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
Richardson suffered what was described as a “freak pregame incident” during warmups last season, landing him on injured reserve after attempting just two passes in two games in 2025. He has thrown 11 touchdowns against 13 interceptions in his NFL career.
Colts general manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday that the vision problems stemming from Richardson’s orbital fracture last October are “trending in the right direction.” He added that Richardson has been “cleared to play.”
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
Riley Leonard, a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is expected to return to the Colts next season.
Norwich City striker Josh Sargent has completed a move to Toronto FC in a deal worth more than £20m.
The 26-year-old US international has signed a five-year contract with the Major League Soccer side after passing a medical.
The initial payment is believed to be about £15.5m, rising to more than £20m with add-ons, a potential record fee paid by an MLS club. The fee could eclipse Son Heung-min’s £20m-plus move to Los Angeles FC in August.
Canaries boss Philippe Clement told BBC Radio Norfolk: “I wish I could have kept him. It’s not the nicest and best situation, but finally there is an agreement. I wish him all the best. I really liked him as a player when we were working together.”
You’re in the thick of the draft and can’t decide between two players. The logical choice is to target the one whose position is nearest to dropping off. But where are the drop-offs? That’s what these tiers denote. Players whose impact is essentially the same are bundled together, revealing at a glance how many alike choices remain. With these tiers in hand, you’ll have all you need to determine in real time which position is most appropriate to draft next.
Position Tiers (v. 2.0):C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP
Position Strategies:C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | SP | RP
Below are the relief pitcher tiers for 2026, which show a starker contrast than usual between the haves and have-nots as far as saves are concerned. The true standouts are plentiful in number, beginning with an elite tier that runs six deep, but The Last Resorts reveal the shocking number of teams that still have yet to choose between their (mostly bad) options.
There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s national anthem accidentally played in fast forward. The unexpected goof-up left players smiling and laughing, easing tension ahead of the must-win Super Eight match at the R Premadasa Stadium.
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Watch:On the field, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. Captain Mitchell Santner kept the same playing XI as the previous game, while England made one change, bringing in Rehan Ahmed for Jamie Overton.After the toss, Santner explained his decision clearly. “We’re going to bat first. You have to win games if you want to win a World Cup. Nice to have a run on this wicket the other night. We know what it’s going to do. Does look the same. Looked good in the last game and spun more than we thought. If it’s flatter, have to adjust accordingly. You try to use the dimensions in your favour. Same team,” he said. England skipper Harry Brook said he would have batted first too. “Would’ve won the toss and batted as well. Watched the game the other night, and there was spin here. They’re an amazing side. If we can beat them and try to knock them out, that’ll be great. I think we fielded amazingly throughout the competition. There was mis-execution in the previous game. I think I’ll be sticking at number three. Jamie Overton is out, Rehan Ahmed is in,” he added.England have already reached the semifinals, while New Zealand must win to qualify.
Chris Waller, the champion trainer, lacks just one key Group 1 Australian Guineas on his otherwise stellar curriculum vitae.
He will attempt to fill that void with Sixties contesting the 1600m three-year-old race at Flemington this Saturday.
Waller has devoted careful strategy to Sixties’ bid in the 2026 Guineas, relocating the colt to Melbourne for left-handed racing practice in advance of the showdown.
Sixties emulates 2024’s Riff Rocket by claiming the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) at Flemington in February, yet Waller expects an improved showing in the Guineas.
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Riff Rocket ended third as the $2.50 favourite to Southport Tycoon in 2024’s Guineas, subsequently securing the Rosehill Guineas and Australian Derby in Sydney.
“He’s very fit and ready for his Grand Final,” Waller said of Sixties.
“He’s had the two runs back from a spell and both have been pretty impressive to my eyes.
“After the Golden Rose it was either the Australian Guineas or Randwick Guineas and we’ve got Autumn Boy in Sydney, so we decided to split them up.
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“He needed to run well first-up, which he did, and he needed a run left-handed, which he did well, and he’s kept improving.
“It’s another step up on Saturday, but he’s the right horse to be able to do it.”
Damian Lane, successful aboard Sixties in the C S Hayes Stakes, takes the mount once more on Saturday before his careless riding suspension begins.
Barrier 10 poses a hurdle for Sixties, compounded by the threat from Victoria Derby winner Observer, who impressed on resumption winning the Autumn Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield February 7.
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Sixties offers flexibility and a top-notch attitude, Waller highlighted.
“He’s led and won Stakes races before and he’s come from back and he’s sat wide,” Waller said.
“The beauty of Sixties is, he’s got a great temperament. Wherever Damian wants to be, he’ll be responsive and he will settle if he does ask him a question early.
“I think we’ll leave it to Damian, see how they leave the barriers, see how the first 200 metres suggests where other horses are.
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“He doesn’t need to be too far away and if he wants to, he can settle.”
The trainer views Observer as his primary rival.
“He’s a good horse and the distance will suit him,” Waller said.
“His first-up win was terrific and he looks very good, but hopefully he’s not as good as Sixties.”
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Waller also has Officiate entered, with Ben Melham riding.
“He needs to improve a little bit. He’s a rough chance,” Waller said.
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Feb 26, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) skates with the puck towards an open net in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
The Utah Mammoth will look to play with more pace in their game when they oppose the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Salt Lake City.
Utah opened its post-Olympic-break portion of the schedule with a 4-2 home loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.
Dylan Guenther scored twice and Karel Vejmelka made 22 saves for Utah, which had won back-to-back games prior to the break.
“We played a good team, but I didn’t like our grind. I didn’t like our physicality,” Utah coach Andre Tourigny said. “I thought we didn’t have the pace we should have in our zone and on the forecheck. I don’t think we were the fastest team tonight, and that’s what makes us special. We need to realize that and be much better next game.”
Mammoth forward Logan Cooley returned to the lineup after missing 28 games with a lower-body injury, and he chipped in an assist in the loss.
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“It’s good to be back out there with the guys,” Cooley said. “It’s no fun sitting in the stands watching them. It kind of felt like a long journey. There was a lot of hard work that went into it. … It felt good to be back.”
Captain Clayton Keller paces Utah with 38 assists and 55 points in 58 games, while Guenther has a team-leading 27 tallies in 56 games.
The Mammoth, who sit fourth in the Central Division, hold the top Western Conference wild-card spot. They are 11-4-1 in their past 16 games and 17-9-2 on home ice this season.
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“You haven’t played for a while, so you want to make nice plays,” Guenther said of the Wednesday loss. “You don’t really have your A-game yet, so just playing your B-game solid, and I thought we did that better in the third (period).”
The Friday game will be the second of three meetings between the Mammoth and Wild. Utah upended Minnesota 6-2 on Oct. 25 in Saint Paul, Minn.
The Wild travel to Utah for the second game of a back-to-back set following a 5-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday in Denver.
“I thought the guys did a good job preparing, whether they were at the Olympics or not at the Olympics,” Wild coach John Hynes said. “I thought everyone came together as a group and played well. Now we got another big one (on Friday) against Utah. I think to get a win was obviously nice and important for us, and now we can build from there.”
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Matt Boldy scored twice and added two assists, Joel Eriksson Ek netted a pair and Mats Zucccarello added the other for the Wild, who have won six straight and are 9-1-1 over their past 11.
Kirill Kaprizov chipped in a pair of assists as the Wild improved to 18-8-3 on the road while moving into second place in the Central Division.
Filip Gustavsson made 44 saves before being replaced late in the third period after vomiting in the goal crease. Jesper Wallstedt took over and allowed one goal on two shots in 1:04 of relief.
Wallstedt, the likely starter on Friday, is 14-5-4 with a .913 save percentage and a 2.76 goals-against average in 24 games (23 starts) this season. He has never opposed Utah in his career.
Friday’s NBA slate features five games. Among the notable NBA odds include Cavaliers vs. Pistons (-6.5), Grizzlies vs. Mavericks (-4.5) and Nuggets vs. Thunder (-8.5). The largest NBA spread of the day has Boston as a 17.5-point favorite over Brooklyn. The Nets look to snap a six-game losing streak.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered Week 19 on a sizzling 38-18 roll on top-rated NBA spread picks dating back to last season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.
After simulating every game 10,000 times, the model is backing the Over 208.5 points in the Nets vs. Celtics game, which covers nearly 70% of the time. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Celtics have won nine of the last 10 meetings with the Nets with the Over covering in the last meeting. The Over has covered in seven of the last 10 Brooklyn games. There are no significant injuries for either team entering the contest.
Boston is averaging 114.4 points per game, while Brooklyn averages 107. Guard Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics, averaging 29.1 points in 52 games, all starts. In three games against the Nets this season, he is averaging 27.3 points in 36.3 minutes. In the last meeting with Brooklyn, a 130-126 overtime victory, Brown registered a triple-double with 27 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
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The model is projecting three Nets players to score in double-figures, including Michael Porter Jr. with 20.4 projected points. Boston is projected to have four players score 15.1 points or more, led by Brown’s 29.5 points. The teams are projected to combine for 220 points, as the Over is projected to cover in nearly 70% of simulations. See which other NBA parlay picks to make here.
We finally saw the return of best-on-best hockey at the Olympics for the first time in 12 years and it didn’t disappoint. It was an incredible gold-medal game between Canada and the U.S. that added another chapter to their storied rivalry, one that now seems set to only grow over the next decade.
As good a showcase as it was for the sport, not everyone escaped unscathed. There were a handful of injuries to significant players that will now have a ripple effect throughout the rest of the NHL season. Some key players are set to miss substantial time, which is going to have a major impact on playoff races and could even alter the plans of a few teams leading up to the trade deadline.
Let’s look at four injuries that could shape how the standings play out the rest of the way.
If the Penguins plan to complete an improbable run to the post-season, they’re going to have to do most of the work without their captain.
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The news that Sidney Crosby is expected to miss the next month after suffering an injury at the Olympics is a devastating blow to their hopes. Crosby was on pace for 86 points before going down and is still the Penguins’ most important player by a mile. Evgeni Malkin continues to play at a high level, but is he still capable of putting this team on his back for a critical month with a congested schedule at age 39?
Pittsburgh is holding down second place in the Metro, just one point up on the New York Islanders, five up on the Washington Capitals and seven ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets. There is some cushion for the Pens there, but those leads could erode quickly without Crosby. If Pittsburgh slips in the division, it could still grab a wild-card spot, though that’s easier said than done. The Buffalo Sabres are tied with the Penguins and the Boston Bruins are one point behind, so earning a top-three divisional spot might actually be easier for Pittsburgh than going the wild card route.
If you’re a Penguins fan looking at the glass half full, general manager Kyle Dubas has made some savvy acquisitions and has stockpiled a ton of draft picks. So Pittsburgh is in a good position moving forward. They have 16 combined picks over the second and third rounds of the next four drafts, meaning they could theoretically spare one or two and add leading up to the deadline without doing much damage to their rebuild.
If all goes well, Crosby could potentially return for Pittsburgh’s final nine or 10 games of the season. Can the Pens survive in the race until that reinforcement arrives? You know Crosby is hungry for at least one more playoff run in Pittsburgh, and it’s going to take a serious effort over the next month to keep his chances alive.
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Mikko Rantanen doesn’t project to miss as much time as Crosby, but he is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks with an injury he suffered while playing for Finland in Milan. The good news for the Dallas Stars is that they aren’t in as precarious a position as the Penguins when it comes to the playoffs. They have a spot all but secured and are just jockeying for positioning in the Central.
Dallas is likely going to have to go through Colorado and Minnesota — arguably the two best teams in the NHL — in the first two rounds if it hopes to make a deep run. The Stars need to put themselves in the best position possible if they hope to get through that gauntlet. Currently, they sit third in the Central, one point behind the Wild and six behind the Avalanche. Any hope of catching Colorado could be fading now that Rantanen is set to miss a bunch of games, but finishing ahead of Minnesota could be key.
If the Stars play the Wild in the opening round, it’s likely going to be an incredibly tight series where something like home-ice advantage could end up being the difference. There’s also the possibility Minnesota could end up catching Colorado and jumping them for the division title, which would mean an even tougher matchup for the Stars if they meet the Avalanche in Round 1.
Both the Wild and Avalanche seemed poised to try and make a major addition prior to the deadline, with a centre upgrade as their rumoured target. That could also give them an edge down the stretch with Rantanen out and may force the Stars to follow suit. Unfortunately, Dallas doesn’t have its 2026 first-round pick or much cap space to absorb a talented player, so swinging a deal will be complicated. The Stars ultimately may not be able to make a huge splash and instead might have to cross their fingers that Rantanen returns sooner rather than later.
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If there was one sour note from the Olympic tournament, it was that Kevin Fiala was lost for the season after a brutal injury while playing for Switzerland. Now the Los Angeles Kings have a hole in their top six after bolstering it before the break with the acquisition of Artemi Panarin.
The Kings are three points out of a playoff spot and five points behind the Anaheim Ducks for third in the Pacific, so they’re very much in the mix. Even with the addition of Panarin, Fiala is still a big loss for their lineup, as he scored 35 goals last year and was on pace for around 30 again this year. Replacing that scoring isn’t going to be easy, but you can bet the Kings are going to try with this being Anze Kopitar’s last season. They’ll surely want to try and give him a final playoff run on the way out.
Los Angeles was probably hoping to bolster its centre depth after dealing Phillip Danault, though now it may be in the market for a winger as well without Fiala. The Kings might not be able to make a major move, but could they look at someone like Bobby McMann or Blake Coleman to help replace the loss of Fiala?
Both players can score and play with physicality, something that would help the Kings if they hope to finally get past the first round and the Edmonton Oilers. The Kings have the advantage of owning all their first-round picks, and it may end up costing them one if they truly want to upgrade their top six.
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It doesn’t appear that Josh Morrissey will be out that long after getting banged up at the Olympics, but every game is precious to the Winnipeg Jets at this point. The Jets are nine points out of a playoff spot with three teams to leapfrog, and last year’s Presidents’ Trophy winners are going to have to go on an incredible run if they hope to make up ground.
Making things even more challenging for the Jets is that Neal Pionk is now out week-to-week with an injury of his own, thinning out the blue line that much more. It’s a possibility that Morrissey could return as soon as next week after the Jets return home from their three-game road trip, though at this point, Winnipeg can’t afford to just survive without him in the lineup. They need to get on a winning streak immediately.
Morrissey is really the Jets’ only true puck mover on their defence corps, and the team is very top-heavy up front, so his loss is massive from an offensive perspective. Six-foot-seven Logan Stanley will quarterback the power play in Morrissey’s absence, and he had never recorded more than 14 points in a season coming into this year. To say the offence is likely to sputter without Morrissey is a major understatement.
Even if Morrissey misses more than a handful of games, I wouldn’t expect the Jets to try and acquire a stopgap via trade. Winnipeg is too far back in the playoff chase to be spending assets for a short-term fix. Unless there’s someone who is young and has some term, it seems unlikely the Jets would add to try and spark a miracle post-season push. The most likely path forward for the Jets is they now start selling some pending UFAs to recoup some assets and regroup for 2026-27.
LSU has long held the belt as “Wide Receiver U,” but Ohio State has been making a push in recent years to take it away from them. The Buckeyes have produced several high-profile wideouts, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who just helped lead the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl LX title after leading the NFL in receiving yards during the regular season. Ohio State has also ushered in the likes of Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Terry McLaurin, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka into the NFL over the last few years.
Could Carnell Tate be the latest OSU pass catcher to take the NFL by storm?
At 21 years old, he is earmarked to be a first-round pick at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh later this spring, and could very well be the first wideout to come off the board. While CBS Sports’ Mike Renner has Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson as his top receiver entering the NFL Scouting Combine, Tate was a close second and even has him as the first receiver selected in his latest mock draft due to Tyson’s injury history. CBS Sports Senior NFL Draft analyst Ryan Wilson has Tate as WR1 in his most recent mock as well.
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Tate is an enticing prospect who could prove to be a stellar downfield threat at the NFL level, and his route-running ability could have him ascend quickly into stardom. He possesses good size, standing 6-foot-3 and weighing in at 195 pounds. For the Buckeyes last season, Tate averaged 17.2 yards per reception, hauling in 51 balls for 875 yards and nine touchdowns.
The question surrounding Tate is where he’ll end up. While the 2026 NFL Draft is still months away, let’s dive into a handful of landing spots that could make sense for the Ohio State pass catcher.
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New York Giants (No. 5)
The Giants are stepping into a new era in 2026. After landing Jaxson Dart as its QB of the future last year, the team has since hired John Harbaugh as its head coach, and the future is looking bright. That said, the offense could stand to add more weapons around Dart, especially with fellow wideout Malik Nabers recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in Week 4 and running back Cam Skattebo suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8. It remains to be seen if those two young weapons will be ready to go to begin the 2026 campaign, so an addition like Tate makes sense to provide some immediate artillery for Dart as he begins his sophomore season. Once Nabers and Skattebo return to full strength, New York would suddenly have a dynamic young core at the skill positions with Tate in the fold.
Cleveland Browns (No. 6)
The Browns still have major questions at quarterback, but there is no viable option for them to take at No. 6 overall. Instead, they should continue building around QB and ride the momentum they struck at the 2025 draft. There, they brought in the likes of running backs Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson, along with tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who led the team with 731 yards receiving last season. This go-around, adding a playmaker like Tate would give Cleveland a much-needed boost at receiver. Currently, the room is made up of Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, and Isaiah Bond. Jeudy was second on the team with 602 yards receiving, and Bond was third with 338 yards. Whether it’s Shedeur Sanders or someone else, bringing in a playmaker like Tate will help Todd Monken’s offense get off the ground in 2026.
Washington Commanders (No. 7)
The 2026 season was a disaster for Washington. After reaching the NFC Championship in Jayden Daniels‘ rookie season, his second year in the league saw him limited to seven games due to injury, and the defense regressed to one of the league’s worst units. While there’s an argument to be made to add to the defensive side of the ball after surrendering a league-worst 384.0 yards per game, Washington also needs more weapons around Daniels. Deebo Samuel is unlikely to return as he hits unrestricted free agency, leaving Terry McLaurin as still the top option, along with Luke McCaffrey. Even veteran tight end Zach Ertz, 35, is a free agent, so there is a need to get younger and more dynamic at pass catcher for the Commanders. Selecting Tate inside the top 10 accomplishes both.
It doesn’t seem this offseason, but Travis Kelce is going to retire at some point, which means the Chiefs need to begin transitioning the offense around Patrick Mahomes into the next era. Through the first half of Mahomes’ career, Kelce has been the linchpin of the offense and his go-to target. The team has brought in the likes of Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice in recent seasons, but they haven’t hit as big as the team has hoped both on and off the field. Neither of them feels like a dependable option to lean on in a post-Kelce world, and Rice is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2026. So, K.C. would be best served to keep hunting for Mahomes’ next top-tier weapons, and that could very well be Tate.
Los Angeles Rams (No. 13)
You might look at the Rams and think that wide receiver is one of the last positions they’d look to with this first-round pick, but don’t be fooled, this is a sneaky need for the organization. While Puka Nacua is arguably the best wide receiver that the NFL has to offer, Davante Adams is entering his age-33 season and the final year of his contract. Tate could be a solid addition to an already lethal L.A. offense for 2026 and then ascend to a bigger role in 2027 if/when Adams and the team part ways. Because the Rams have two first-rounders in 2026 — No. 13 and No. 29 overall — they can add a luxury piece with one of them, which could be Tate. I view this in a somewhat similar light to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — who had Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. — drafting Emeka Egbuka last offseason.
Edelschnee is a local specialty item in Wuthering Waves. It is generally used as a character ascension material and can be found in the Roya Frostlands – Frostlands Surface. Rovers planning to get Luuk Herrsen will require this material to level him up, and luckily, one can get more than enough drops for his max ascension. Besides the farming spot, Edelschnee can also be purchased from one of the in-game shops.
This article will cover all the locations where you can find Edelschnee, along with an additional way of obtaining them in Wuthering Waves.
Wuthering Waves: All Edelschnee locations and farming guide
Edelschnee location #1
First Edelschnee farming spot (Image via Kuro Games)
Teleport to the Resonance Nexus in the Ginnungamere Void Storm Monitoring Zone and head southwest to find the first Edelschnee farming location near the Treasure Chest Spot. You can find up to 12 Edelschnee in this area.
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Edelschnee location #2
Second Edelschnee farming spot (Image via Kuro Games)
Return to the Resonance Nexus in the Ginnungamere Void Storm Monitoring Zone and go northwest to find the second Edelschnee farming location. You can find up to 20 Edelschnee in this area, making it the best spot to collect this material.
Last Edelschnee farming location (Image via Kuro Games)
Use the Resonance Beacon at the Roya Icebreak Port and go northeast to find an Outcast camp. Approaching them will trigger a hidden quest, but you can ignore that for now and just collect the three Edelscnee inside the tents.
Buy Edelschnee from N.A.N.A
Purchase Edelschnee from the Resonator Nursing Unit (Image via Kuro Games)
Teleport to the Resonator Nursing Unit in the Startorch Academy and speak with N.A.N.A to open the store. You can purchase 15 Edelschnee from her for 15000 Shell Credit. The story resets weekly, so you can come back here for more later.
You can get up to 68 Edelschnee by collecting all of them from the sources mentioned above. Meanwhile, Luuk Herrsen only needs 60 for max ascension, so you can obtain enough materials in one go.
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