Sashi Brown: Lamar Jackson’s been vocal about desire to be a Raven, won’t make big deal of OTA absence

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s absence from this week’s OTAs has been a subject of conversation around the team this week. Teammates said that they’ve spoken to Jackson and know that he’s been working out in preparation for the 2022 season. Head coach John Harbaugh had less to say and referred any questions about Jackson’s offseason [more]

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John Harbaugh: I could play it cool, but it’s a big deal getting injured players back

The Ravens roster was gutted by injuries during the 2021 season, but things are moving in the right direction as they prepare for the 2022 campaign. Cornerback Marcus Peters and others who suffered torn ACLs ahead of the season are getting closer to being cleared for a full return to football activities. Other players are [more]

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Seahawks sign Abraham Lucas

The Seahawks got a draft pick under contract on Wednesday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that the team signed third-round pick Abraham Lucas. He’s the fifth of their nine draft picks to sign with the team since last month’s draft. Lucas was a four-year starter at right tackle at Washington State. He was named [more]

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Trey Lance: Finger injury impacted me all last season, feeling really good now

Jimmy Garoppolo‘s shoulder injury has had a big impact on the 49ers offseason because the team has not been able to trade him since he had surgery, but there hasn’t been any sign that his extended stay on the roster has impacted plans to start Trey Lance this fall. Lance’s own health came up when [more]

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Justyn Ross’s spectacular one-handed catch impresses Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce

It’s way too early for any undrafted rookie to earn a roster spot, but Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross is already garnering attention in Kansas City. Ross made a spectacular one-handed catch on the practice field Wednesday during Organized Team Activities, and both quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce took to social media [more]

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Mason Rudolph: I still have an opportunity to be a starter

For the first four years of Mason Rudolph‘s career, he had no shot at being the Steelers starting quarterback. That was Ben Roethlisberger’s job and Rudolph wasn’t just going to take it from him. One could make the argument that he has — at most — a 33 percent chance of being the Week One [more]

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Mike McDaniel: Fullbacks can be “pretty disruptive” to defense not used to seeing them

The fullback has become a rarity in many NFL offenses, but the 49ers have made good use of Kyle Juszczyk over the years and the Dolphins look like they’ll also be incorporating the position into their offense this year. Head coach Mike McDaniel was on the 49ers staff before being hired this year and the [more]

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