ESPN's Bill Barnwell ranked all 32 NFL teams in terms of the strength of their wide receivers, tight ends and running backs, which is headlined by the San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers ranked third in 2022 and then upgraded by trading for Christian McCaffrey to join their core of Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk.

The Cincinnati Bengals are ranked second, down first first a year ago.

The Philadelphia Eagles jumped from eighth to third. 

Full Rankings
1. 49ers
2. Bengals
3. Eagles
4. Seahawks
5. Chargers
6. Vikings
7. Cowboys
8. Dolphins
9. Jaguars
10. Falcons
11. Raiders
12. Browns
13. Steelers
14. Saints
15. Ravens
16. Lions
17. Bears
18. Buccaneers
19. Chiefs
20. Bills
21. Commanders
22. Jets
23. Rams
24. Broncos
25. Colts
26. Patriots
27. Giants
28. Packers
29. Titans
30. Cardinals
31. Panthers
32. Texans

Derek Carr is very content in his first offseason with the New Orleans Saints.

"I'm happy to be somewhere where we're in a stable organization that's been proven for years," Carr said, "and I hope that the [Las Vegas] Raiders find something good there too, where they can keep that stability for the next guys because I know how important it is and I care about my old teammates. But for the time being, I'm just excited to be a part of the Saints organization because they've won at a high level for a long time."

Carr, 32, had spent his entire NFL career with the Las Vegas Raiders.

An assault charge against Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams for shoving a credentialed media worker in Kansas City after an October game has been dropped.

A spokesperson for the Kansas City municipal court told The Kansas City Star on Friday that a prosecutor had dismissed the misdemeanor charge June 5 and that the case was closed.

Derek Carr has apologized to the Las Vegas Raiders, saying he failed to give them the best version of himself last season.

"They just didn't get my best and that drove me crazy at the end of the year because I felt so spread out in so many different ways," Carr said. "I just didn't feel like myself and I feel bad for the [Raiders] coaches and players."

Carr finished last season with his worst passer rating (86.3) since his rookie season of 2014. He threw 14 interceptions.

He blamed his self-described regression on a combination of professional and personal challenges.

Tom Brady says his role with the Las Vegas Raiders will be minimal.

Brady is in the process of buying a portion of the franchise.

"I'll be playing a very passive role," he said.

It remains to be seen whether Brady eventually acquires more of the team, and whether he becomes more involved in managing it. 

The Las Vegas Raiders applied the franchise tag to Josh Jacobs this offseason, but the running back has yet to sign it.

The two sides have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal.

Jacobs tweeted about his contract situation over the weekend, hinting that he's looking out for other players at his position.

"Sometimes it's not about you," Jacobs said. "We gotta do it for the ones after us."

Jacobs is looking at $10.1 million fully guaranteed for 2023, and either a 20-percent raise in 2024 or a path to unrestricted free agency. 

ESPN ranked the Kansas City Chiefs first in the NFL in terms of having the best core five players on their roster. Kansas City's core consists of QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce, DT Chris Jones, C Creed Humphrey and G Joe Thuney.

The Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills comprise the remainder of the top-5.

1. Chiefs
2. Bengals
3. Eagles
4. Dolphins
5. Bills
6. Cowboys
7. Chargers
8. Jets
9. Ravnes
10. 49ers
11. Browns
12. Jaguars
13. Vikings
14. Seahawks
15. Giants
16. Saints
17. Raiders
18. Lions
19. Steelers
20. Broncos
21. Rams
22. Titans
23. Panthers
24. Packers
25. Bears
26. Buccaneers
27. Patriots
28. Commanders
29. Texans
30. Colts
31. Falcons
32. Cardinals

Davante Adams is expecting big things from new teammate Jakobi Meyers with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Meyers had 67 catches for 804 yards and six touchdowns for the New England Patriots last season. Adams sees Meyers as capable of much more.

"I didn't see him featured as much as maybe he should have been based on what I saw when [the Patriots] came here and we practiced against them [last summer], and so far what I've seen from him now," Adams said. "He's a pro. He's got a lot of tools on the field, and the way he thinks about the game as a relatively young player is impressive to me, so I'm excited to work alongside him."

Josh McDaniels is not concerned about reports and rumors that starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo might not be able to play this season.

"I have no anxiety," McDaniels said. "You guys may have anxiety. I have no anxiety.

"I'm not going to put a timeline or a day on anything."

Garoppolo, who joined the Raiders on a three-year, $72.75 million contract on March 17, also signed a waiver/release in place of a physical because of his injured left foot.

He underwent surgery after signing with the Raiders and has not been able to practice on the field with the team during voluntary OTAs, although Garoppolo has been in the building.

In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Tom Brady reiterated that he is permanently retired from the NFL.

Brady has bought a stake of the Las Vegas Raiders and they have an uncertain quarterback situation due to Jimmy Garoppolo's foot surgery. The Raiders were interested in signing Brady in 2020.

"I'm certain I'm not playing again," said Brady. "So I've tried to make that clear."

Brady said he's also looking forward to beginning his broadcasting career with Fox in 2024.