Michael Carter: Breece Hall can be special, there’s enough work for all Jets backs

Michael Carter led the Jets in rushing after joining the team as a fourth-round pick last season, but his chances of a repeat took a hit in the second round of this year’s draft. The Jets traded up to take Breece Hall and the former Iowa State back’s prolific college production — 3,941 yards and [more]

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Frank Reich on Parris Campbell: A complete receiver, if he can stay healthy

Michael Pittman Jr. has established himself over his first two seasons in the NFL, but the Colts receiving corps is short on sure things once you move beyond his name on the roster. They added second-round pick Alec Pierce to a group that was already banking a lot more on promise than production. Parris Campbell [more]

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Greg Roman: “Definitely” some new things for Lamar Jackson to learn in offense

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson responded to comments Chris Simms made on PFT Live about the quarterback’s absence from the team’s OTAs by downplaying the impact and saying that he’ll “be there” at some point. That point was not Wednesday, which left offensive coordinator Greg Roman to continue working with backup Tyler Huntley and other players [more]

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Robert Saleh: Sauce Gardner has to earn right to play football

The Jets defense was the worst in the league during the 2021 season and that helped them earn the fourth overall pick in this year’s draft. They used that selection on cornerback Sauce Gardner, which addressed one of the biggest shortcomings on last year’s squad. The need to upgrade at corner and Gardner’s draft position [more]

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Melvin Ingram feels “ready to rock and roll,” but not doing drills yet for Dolphins

The Dolphins opened up their two-day mandatory minicamp on Wednesday and newly signed edge rusher Melvin Ingram was at the session, but he wasn’t in uniform. Ingram hasn’t been issued a number yet and that’s not a big deal because the team isn’t ready to throw him into drills a couple of weeks after signing [more]

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DeMeco Ryans: Trey Lance has “done a great job” in offseason program

It’s not known how good 49ers quarterback Trey Lance will be. It is known that there’s only one way to find out — let him play and grow and develop. With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo absent from the offseason program as he rehabs a surgically-repaired shoulder, Lance has been able to settle in as the top [more]

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Frank Gore to sign one-day contract with 49ers, officially retire today

Longtime NFL running back Frank Gore will sign a one-day contract with the 49ers and officially announce his retirement today. Gore had confirmed he planned to retire as a 49er this offseason, and multiple reports say the ceremonial signing will be Thursday at 1 p.m. local time at the team’s facility. The 49ers took Gore [more]

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