Seahawks may have interest in Everson Griffen

Free agent defensive end Everson Griffen confirmed that he will not return to the Vikings, but there’s been no news about where he will go. Seattle could be an option. As noted by the Tacoma News Tribune, Griffen played for Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll at USC, and Carroll has identified improving the pass rush [more]

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Inside the Jack Conklin deal

The Cleveland Browns announced on Friday the deal that brings tackle Jack Conklin from the Titans, a big splash made by a team that needs to strengthen its offensive line in the hopes of getting back to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years. On paper, Conklin signed a five-year deal. By its [more]

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Emmanuel Sanders signing with the Saints

Drew Brees has another weapon. The NFC South now has some of the best receiving corps in the NFL. The Bucs and new quarterback Tom Brady have Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. The Saints have Michael Thomas . . . and now Emmanuel Sanders. Sanders, who ranks 64th on PFT’s list of top 100 free [more]

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Falcons cut Ryan Allen but plan to re-sign him

The Falcons signed punter Ryan Allen to a one-year, $1.05 million deal on Feb. 18. They released him Friday, according to the NFL’s official transactions. The move, however, is only procedural, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN. Under the minimum-salary benefit, Allen’s salary cap number will drop to $750,000. Allen was the fourth punter to [more]

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Bears re-signing Isaiah Irving to one-year deal

The Bears are bringing back linebacker Isaiah Irving on a one-year deal, Kevin Fishbain of TheAthletic.com reports. Fishbain adds that Irving had interest elsewhere but chose to return. Irving, 25, spent his first three seasons in Chicago. He has played 33 games, mostly on special teams. Irving has played 285 career snaps on defense and [more]

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SoFi Stadium construction continues

Initially, California’s “stay at home” order didn’t include an exception for construction. It now does, and construction at the new Rams and Chargers stadium in Inglewood will proceed. “These are unprecedented times, and the health and safety of our workers and their families is of the utmost importance to us,” reads a statement issued by [more]

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Texans get Brent Qvale for one year

The Texans agreed to terms with offensive tackle Brent Qvale on a one-year deal, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. Qvale played for Texans offensive line coach Mike Devlin for the Jets, and Texans director of player personnel Matt Bazirgan is a former Jets executive. Qvale, 29, spent his first six seasons with the [more]

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