Report: Lions releasing tight end Jesse James

The Detroit Lions are releasing tight end Jesse James, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The Lions signed James away from the Pittsburgh Steelers two years ago in free agency. James had two years remaining on his deal with the team with a void year built in for 2023. James appeared in all 32 games [more]

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Cowboys believe they “have already taken a major step with Dan Quinn”

The Doomsday Defense took on a new meaning last season in Dallas as the Cowboys Defense ranked as one of the worst — if not the worst — in team history. The Cowboys allowed a franchise-record 473 points, topping the team-record 436 in 2010. The 6,183 total yards allowed and 2,541 rushing yards allowed both [more]

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Kendrick Bourne knows he fits 49ers but also “hoping for new options”

Kendrick Bourne has never known another NFL home other than San Francisco. He signed with the 49ers in 2017 as an undrafted rookie. But after four seasons, 58 games, 137 catches, 1,769 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns with the 49ers, Bourne is headed to free agency. He told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area [more]

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Report: Falcons not expected to re-sign Damontae Kazee

Safety Damontae Kazee becomes a free agent next week. The Falcons are not expected to re-sign him, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. That is not a surprise. Kazee, 27, tore an Achilles in an Oct. 5 game, ending his 2020 season after four games. Thus, he could have a wait before finding a new [more]

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Jets, Falcons, Panthers, Lions, WFT expected for Trey Lance’s pro day

Trey Lance is not likely to wait long on draft day. The questions are: Who will draft him and how high? The North Dakota State star is one of the quarterbacks expected to hear his name in the first round of the April 29 draft. Lance, who went 17-0 in his college career and threw [more]

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Bears sign Cairo Santos to new deal

The Bears have gone from not knowing who their kicker will be to not knowing who their quarterback will be. At least they know who their kicker will be. Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that the Bears have signed Cairo Santos to a five-year deal. Biggs explains that the contract has a pair [more]

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Deebo Samuel unconcerned about Rams’ acquisition of Matthew Stafford

Whether he was pretending or not, Aaron Donald professed ignorance last year when asked about Deebo Samuel. “Who? Who’s that?” Donald answered. Samuel had 17 catches for 199 yards and a touchdown in the two games against the Rams last season, both 49ers wins. In fact, San Francisco has won the past four meetings against [more]

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