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The Broncos selected Lynch in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 26th overall.

The Broncos traded a third-round pick to Seattle in order to move up five spots to take Lynch, who was widely expected to go sooner than this. In terms of his frame, Lynch isn't unlike former Denver quarterback Brock Osweiler, though Lynch likely has the better arm and definitely has more athleticism. There's a good chance that Lynch takes a year or two to earn the starting job in Denver, but his ability to run should make him an intriguing fantasy consideration at that point, especially if it's still a Gary Kubiak offense.

Hoyer will wait to see how the NFL Draft plays out before choosing where to sign, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Released by the Texans in mid-April, Hoyer has already visited with the Broncos and Jets. The former team reportedly hopes to trade for Colin Kaepernick, while the latter will likely reach an agreement with Ryan Fitzpatrick eventually. Hoyer makes sense as a backup plan for both franchises, and he could also be a fit in San Francisco if Kaepernick is traded.

Winston has lost 18 pounds since the end of the 2015 season, NFL.com reports.

Winston also lost approximately 15 pounds the previous offseason, eventually playing his rookie year at around 235 pounds. It may have taken a while, but he finally seems to be in top shape, which could help with his rushing stats and ability to avoid the pass rush. On the other hand, Pittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger has proven that it's not always bad for a quarterback to carry some extra weight. Regardless, Winston should benefit from continuity in his second season, with the Bucs returning all of his key weapons and promoting Dirk Koetter from offensive coordinator to head coach.

Washington GM Scot McCloughan is optimistic Cousins and the team will agree to a long-term extension before the July 15 deadline, CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

If the two parties don't reach an agreement by July 15, Cousins will play out 2016 at his franchise-tag salary of $19.953 million. Washington would then have to wait until the following offseason to offer him a new contract, with the asking price potentially much higher. There's no guarantee a deal gets done, as the team is understandably hesitant to give Cousins true franchise quarterback money after just one good season.

Mike Klis of 9News relays that the Broncos reportedly reached out to the Eagles regarding a possible deal for Bradford.

Per the report, which Klis was unable to confirm with the Broncos, the Eagles' asking price was said to be too high. Meanwhile, NJ.com echoes the notion that the Eagles aren't inclined to give Bradford away at this stage, but given that the team is about to acquire another high-profile QB in the NFL draft, we suspect that the trade speculation surrounding Bradford won't go away anytime soon. For now, the Eagles continue to maintain that Bradford remains their starter in advance of the 2016 season.

Bradford was not on hand Monday for the Eagles' latest round of voluntary organized team activities, philly.com reports.

Meanwhile, ESPN's Adam Schefter relayed Monday that Bradford has asked the Eagles to trade him, with the QB indicating that he didn't plan to participate in any more optional work with the team. Bradford's stance is motivated by the Eagles decision to trade up to No. 2 overall in this week's NFL Draft, where the team is expected to land either Jared Goff or Carson Wentz. For his part, executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman maintained that the Eagles view Bradford as their starter in advance of the draft. "I want to reiterate our support for Sam Bradford and go back to our statements last week - that Sam is our starting quarterback," Roseman declared Monday. "His agent and Sam know how we feel about him. These workouts are voluntary. We look forward to seeing Sam again in the near future." In addition to Bradford, the Eagles also roster Chase Daniel -- who signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the team in March -- and once the team's future franchise QB is drafted and then signed, there would certainly be a glut of financial resources devoted to the position. Ideally, the Eagles won't have to rush their new QB to the field, but unless Bradford has a change of heart, the team might at least consider dealing him (and his hefty contract) to a QB-needy team such as the Broncos, Jets, or 49ers.

With Tom Brady's four-game suspension having been reinstated Monday, Garoppolo is currently in line to start the Patriots' first four regular season contests.

With Garoppolo the only other QB rostered by the Patriots at this time, look for the team to add QB depth either via free agency or though the upcoming NFL draft. Assuming the latest ruling remains in place, Garoppolo is in a position to gain some valuable NFL starting experience out of the gate, in his third season as a pro. In doing so, Garoppolo should maintain a degree of early-season fantasy utility, while leading the New England offense. Moreover, the 24-year-old signal-caller could perhaps establish himself as a player that other teams might target in a trade down the road, given that Brady remains under contract with the Patriots through the 2019 season.

Bradford has informed the Eagles that he wants to be traded and will not participate in their offseason program any longer, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Bradford's request for a trade comes after the Eagles traded into the draft's No. 2 slot, where they're widely expected to select another quarterback. That situation would cast a shadow over Bradford's starting position, something he evidently wouldn't appreciate after signing a two-year, $36 million extension with the team earlier this offseason. As a result, Bradford hopes to be dealt elsewhere in search of a less contentious starting gig, and will remain away from the Eagles while awaiting a trade.

Bradford indicated that he is not concerned about the likelihood that the Eagles will draft a quarterback with the No. 2 overall pick in next week's NFL draft, philly.com reports. "I really don't pay attention to any of that stuff," Bradford said following Wednesday's trade that landed Philadelphia the selection. "If it happens, it's something I'll deal with when it happens. But if it doesn't happen, there's really no sense in wasting time or thought or energy on that."

What Bradford is focusing on is that after two straight offseasons rehabbing knee injuries, he'll be a full participant in spring workouts for the first time since 2013. "It's been a long time since I've had just a normal offseason," Bradford noted Wednesday as he embarks on the journey of learning new coach Doug Pederson's offensive scheme. "It's great. It's extra reps, especially learning a new system - being able to go out there today and be able to participate 100 percent, not being limited, to be able to get out there and go through the calls, make decisions. The more reps you get, the more comfortable you become." While it's viewed as inevitable that the Eagles will land either Carson Wentz or Jared Goff next Thursday, NFL.com relays that Eagles executive vice president Howie Roseman is currently committed to Bradford as the team's starting quarterback, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport putting forth the idea that ideally, the team's franchise QB to be named later won't have to play for a year or two.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggests that the Eagles have no plans to try to trade Bradford, despite the team's acquisiton of the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft on Wednesday.

While the move all but assures that the Eagles will draft either Jared Goff or Carson Wentz, Rapoport believes that the team is of a mind to create a situation where their future franchise QB "doesn't have to play for a year (or two)." The Eagles signed Bradford to a two-year, $35 million deal back in March, a hefty pay rate that is certainly not in line with the going stipend for backup or mentor quarterbacks in the NFL.