NFL interviewed “at least” 11 of 24 plaintiffs; neither league nor team contacted Harris County D.A.

As the NFL prepares to do something about the longstanding investigation of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, some details have emerged regarding the extent of the review. Friday’s article from Mark Maske of the Washington Post, which drew most of its attention for the suggestion that the league will start the formal disciplinary process by recommending [more]

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Rashod Bateman “excited” to become Ravens top receiver

When the Ravens traded receiver Marquise Brown to the Cardinals on draft night, they inherently elevated Rashod Bateman to be their No. 1 receiver. Bateman was Baltimore’s top draft choice in 2021, as the club selected him with the 27th overall pick. Though Bateman dealt with a groin injury that kept him out of the [more]

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Rashan Gary: Addition of Jarran Reed going to make our defense scary

The Packers made a couple of notable additions to their defensive line this offseason by drafting Devonte Wyatt in the first round and signing former Chief Jarran Reed as a free agent. Wyatt’s draft position suggests the team sees him as part of their long-term future, but Reed could wind up playing a bigger role [more]

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Bryan Mone signs two-year extension with Seahawks

Defensive tackle Bryan Mone is set to stick around Seattle for a while. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Mone signed a two-year extension with the Seahawks. The deal is worth $12 million and includes a $1.5 million signing bonus. Mone is playing this season on an exclusive rights free agent tender, so the [more]

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Press Taylor: Travis Etienne’s speed is very real

Among the things we’re waiting to see in Doug Pederson‘s first year as the Jaguars head coach is how the team makes use of running back Travis Etienne. The 2021 first-round pick was on track to have a big role as a rookie, but a Lisfranc injury got in the way of those plans and [more]

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Carlton Davis: Jaelon Darden can be a playmaker for us

The Buccaneers know what the top of their receiving depth chart will look like once Chris Godwin is back from a torn ACL, but there are a number of wideouts that will be looking for roles on lower rungs once training camp gets underway. 2021 fourth-round pick Jaelon Darden is on that list. Darden was [more]

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Sean McDermott no longer sleeps in his office, tries to find better balance

Bills head coach Sean McDermott was once among the many NFL coaches who put in such long hours that they slept in their offices. McDermott says he’s now finding that a more balanced life is a better approach. McDermott said before last week’s minicamp that he was looking forward to time off so he could [more]

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