Author: Mike Jones, USA TODAY

Ezekiel Elliott is now the highest paid running back in the NFL. USA TODAY Sports’ Mike Jones says Elliott had Jerry Jones right where he wanted him.

The New England Patriots need the often-suspended Josh Gordon. But the conditionally reinstated wire receiver probably needs the Patriots even more.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan remains confident entering Year 3 with Jimmy Garoppolo returning from injury and a restocked roster.

New Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles uses devotionals, journaling and special coffee to cope with stress.

Kirk Cousins faces a pivotal second season with the Vikings after 2018 ended with disappointment in Minnesota.

Washington last won a Super Bowl in 1991, and the team has reached the playoffs only six times since. Stability at quarterback has proved more scarce.

The perception persists that the Giants reached by selecting Duke quarterback Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the NFL draft.

Willie McGinest and Michael Robinson both are helping the NFL with its bid to improve instruction, technique and safety in youth football.

First-year coach Freddie Kitchens isn’t trying to temper expectations in Cleveland, where the Browns look to be rising after landing Odell Beckham Jr.

Jon Gruden was heavily criticized last year for parting with Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper, but Oakland is corralling some top talent this offseason.