Will Falcons keep Julio Jones on ice while waiting for a trade partner?

The Falcons began trying to trade receiver Julio Jones more than six weeks ago. They have still found no takers, at least not for the terms that Falcons seek. The problem continues to be that the Falcons want too much; otherwise, a deal would be done. Unless the Falcons relent in their desire for a [more]

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USFL announces plans to return in spring 2022

The United States Football League is coming back. The first incarnation of the USFL failed after three seasons when the league tried to move games to the fall and compete with the NFL in 1986, but plans to relaunch the league were announced on Thursday. Spring League founder and CEO Brian Woods has partnered with [more]

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Todd Downing “fired up” to see where Titans WR group goes

Julio Jones‘ potential trade has been a topic of interest in a variety of NFL cities in recent weeks and Nashville’s at the top of that list. The Titans have been pegged as a favorite to land Jones in a trade with the Falcons and such a move would make the offense that coordinator Todd [more]

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DJ Moore: OTAs matter because we’re one of the youngest teams in the league

As OTAs continue around the league, the Panthers have been one of few teams with a high number of practices and consistent high attendance. Per Alaina Getzenberg of the Charlotte Observer, only two players on Carolina’s 90-man roster were not on the field for Wednesday’s practice: wide receiver Robby Anderson and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. [more]

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O.J. Howard wants a taste of what he missed last year

Much has been made of the Buccaneers keeping their Super Bowl-winning band together for another year, but not every player back from last season is looking for a replay of what happened in 2020. Tight end O.J. Howard saw his season come to an end in Week 4 when he tore his Achilles and he’s [more]

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Diagnosed with ALS, Tunch Ilkin retires after 23 years in the Steelers’ broadcast booth

Tunch Ilkin first arrived in Pittsburgh 43 years ago. After a career spanning 13 years as a Steelers player and 23 seasons on the team’s radio broadcasts, Ilkin is retiring to focus on ALS treatment. “I was diagnosed with ALS in September 2020, and I want to spend this time focusing on my treatment and [more]

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Bruce Arians had Tom Brady take a look at receivers in the 2021 draft class

Whether they mean to do it or not, the Bucs are trolling the Packers. While the Packers did indeed draft a receiver this year (for a change), the team’s inability to surround quarterback Aaron Rodgers with a deeper corps of pass catchers has become a sticking point for player and franchise. That disconnect has become [more]

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