Report: Baker Mayfield “not the only guy” on the Panthers’ list

It’s not a pre-draft smokescreen. The Panthers are indeed interested in Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. A league source has confirmed that the Panthers are exploring the possibility of making a deal. But he may not be the only one they’re targeting. Joseph Person of TheAthletic.com reports that Mayfield is “among the . . options” for [more]

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Rams waive Kareem Orr

The Rams re-signed linebacker Travin Howard on Saturday and they also said farewell to a member of their defensive backfield. The team announced that they have waived cornerback Kareem Orr. Orr had signed a future contract with the team after they won the Super Bowl in February. Orr initially joined the Rams last May and [more]

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How much will Russell Wilson get on his next deal?

I noticed on Friday a suggestion that the recent Derek Carr extension will be the starting point for Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson‘s next contract. Suggest again. Wilson is represented by an agent who has one NFL client. Mark Rodgers has a history of driving a very hard bargain on Wilson’s behalf. The Carr contract, frankly, [more]

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Panthers reportedly have the “inside track” to land Baker Mayfield

The Panthers apparently hope to corner the market on top-three draft picks from 2018 who play quarterback and who are due to make $18.8 million in 2022. Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Panthers have “the inside track to land” to land Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. The report raises more [more]

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USC WR Drake London won’t run a 40 before the draft, says teams can watch the film

Former USC wide receiver Drake London did not run the 40 at his Pro Day workout, and as he also didn’t run at the Combine, NFL teams won’t have a 40 time for him before the draft. London says that shouldn’t matter. “Watch the film,” London told ESPN. “At the end of the day, I [more]

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Plaintiffs suing Deshaun Watson seek records from Texans

As the 22 civil lawsuits pending against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson move toward an inevitable trial (barring a settlement), the lawyer representing the plaintiffs is seeking information from Watson’s former team, the Houston Texans. It’s standard practice in civil litigation for the lawyers to cast a wide net, in the hopes of developing any evidence [more]

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Jaylen Waddle says his average yards per catch needs to improve

Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle says he needs to make more big plays in Year 2 of his NFL career. Waddle said on the “I Am Athlete” podcast that his yards per catch average wasn’t good enough in his rookie season and needs to get better this year. “I ain’t going to lie,” Waddle said, via [more]

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