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Broncos coach Sean Payton said at the NFL Scouting Combine that "I would anticipate it being within the next two weeks," when asked about a decision on Wilson's future. Prospects might take a pass on 'cognitive tests' at Scouting Combine INDIANAPOLIS -- From Wonderlic scores to the new S2 cognitive test, NFL teams utilize in-person psychological and IQ tests to formulate a more complete evaluation of every prospect at the annual Scouting Combine.

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Jets grant QB Zach Wilson permission to seek trade

The Jets have given quarterback Zach Wilson permission to seek a trade, general manager Joe Douglas said Wednesday. New York took Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in 2021 and saw him go 12-21 as an on-again, off-again starter for three seasons.

Combine Notebook: Penn State's Chop Robinson ready to flex

INDIANAPOLIS -- Circle DL 45 in your program before the start of defensive line workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday morning if you want to be ahead of the "riser" talk around Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson. Robinson's blue-chip trait happens to be a lightning-fast first step, the golden gift for pass rushers, and he is widely projected to be selected in the top 20 of the 2024 NFL Draft in April.

Spring training roundup: Colton Cowser, Ramon Urias help Orioles pound Twins

Colton Cowser and Ramon Urias each homered and drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles rolled to a 12-3 victory over the host Minnesota Twins Wednesday afternoon at Fort Myers, Fla. Cowser, Urias, Cedric Mullins and Michael Perez all had two hits to pace Baltimore's 17-hit attack. Urias hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Cowser slugged a three-run shot in the third and Perez delivered a two-run single in the seventh.

Report: Mariners' Matt Brash has serious elbow injury

Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Brash is dealing with a serious elbow injury, the Seattle Times reported. The team shut down the 25-year-old right-hander last week when he felt "banged up" after a bullpen session.

Report: Kansas coach Lance Leipold gets big raise

Kansas football coach Lance Leipold agreed to a new deal with a significant pay raise, ESPN reported Wednesday. His new average salary of more than $7 million would put him in the top three in the Big 12 Conference, per the report.

Report: 49ers interview Chiefs DBs coach for DC opening

The San Francisco 49ers are interviewing Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator opening, NFL Network reported Wednesday, the last coordinator job yet to be filled in the NFL. The 49ers fired DC Steve Wilks three days after losing to the Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

Another woman to pass: Caitlin Clark chasing Lynette Woodard's mark

Caitlin Clark holds the NCAA all-time scoring record but she still stands behind Hall of Famer Lynette Woodard on the major women's scoring list. Clark needs 33 points on Wednesday night against Minnesota to pass Woodard, who starred for Kansas from 1977-81. Clark has 3,617 career points and Woodard scored 3,649.

Caleb Williams 'excited' by Bears, intrigued by others

Former Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams told ESPN that he has no qualms if he is selected by the Chicago Bears with the top overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. That said, Williams admitted Tuesday in his phone call with the network that he also is intrigued by other teams.

Russell Wilson's next team? Strong favorite emerges

The divorce between Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos certainly appears to be a matter of when, not if. Broncos coach Sean Payton said at the NFL Scouting Combine that "I would anticipate it being within the next two weeks," when asked about a decision on Wilson's future.

Prospects might take a pass on 'cognitive tests' at Scouting Combine

INDIANAPOLIS -- From Wonderlic scores to the new S2 cognitive test, NFL teams utilize in-person psychological and IQ tests to formulate a more complete evaluation of every prospect at the annual Scouting Combine. But the longevity of the polarizing practice has been called into question this week by prospects refusing to submit to the scantron as part of their marathon of medical evaluation, on-field testing, private interviews and media obligations required as part of the annual pre-draft gathering.