Aaron Rodgers addresses Packers dysfunction by saying, “It’s about the people”

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared on Kenny Mayne’s final episode of SportsCenter, at a time when Rodgers’ future with the team continues to be a major question mark. To little surprise, Rodgers resisted making news. For the most part, he avoided doing so. Beyond confirming that he didn’t show up for the start of the [more]

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Christian McCaffrey praises “incredible talent” of new Panthers QB Sam Darnold

Even before getting together for the start of OTAs with the Carolina Panthers, running back Christian McCaffrey found time to meet up with new quarterback Sam Darnold to begin working together and building a rapport. Via Darin Gantt of the team’s website, McCaffrey has already been left with a strong impression of the quarterback Carolina [more]

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49ers have had “preliminary communication” with Dede Westbrook

The 49ers have 12 wideouts on their offseason roster, but it appears they might not be done tweaking the position. The team has had “preliminary communication” with free agent receiver Dede Westbrook, Josina Anderson reports. The Bengals and Vikings previously showed some interest in Westbrook. The Jaguars placed Westbrook on injured reserve after he tore [more]

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Report: Browns will have limited work this week as players negotiate OTA schedule

The Browns were among players from 21 teams who announced they would skip in-person voluntary offseason workouts. The words in the statements, though, have proved mostly hollow. The Browns are in a unique position with starting center JC Tretter serving as president of the NFLPA. So Browns players, like those from the Colts and the [more]

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Zach Strief: Erik McCoy is on his way to becoming one of NFL’s top centers

The Saints drafted Cesar Ruiz in the first round in 2020 and seemed intent on playing him at center. But without a real offseason because of the pandemic, combined with training camp injuries, Erik McCoy remained at center and Ruiz started 13 games at right guard. It now appears McCoy is entrenched at center. “It’s [more]

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Raiders sign first-round offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood

Another 2021 first-round pick is under contract. The Raiders have announced that a deal has been struck with Alabama tackle Alex Leatherwood. The franchise was criticized for taking Leatherwood when it did. The team invited even more criticism by revealing it could have traded down but passed. (It’s believed the Vikings wanted to trade up [more]

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Melvin Ingram visiting Dolphins

The Dolphins brought in one of the top veteran free agents still on the market in for a visit on Monday. Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports that edge rusher Melvin Ingram is meeting with the team. It’s the first news of a conversation between Ingram and a team since he met with the [more]

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