Kyle Shanahan downplays notion that Deebo Samuel’s role impacts his contract

After 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel publicly stated his desire to be traded, without explaining why he wanted out, those who cover the NFL for a living tried to fill the vacuum with facts or theories or suppositions or whatever. Among the concerns raised was the notion that Samuel wasn’t happy with his role, which had [more]

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Fans give Deshaun Watson “enthusiastic reaction”

The decision of the Browns to trade for quarterback Deshaun Watson elicited mixed reactions from the team’s fans. Some loved it, off-field issues notwithstanding. Some hated it, given the off-field issues. There was no sign of negativity on Saturday, for the first public practice of training camp. As explained by Mary Kay Cabot of the [more]

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Van Jefferson misses practice, Rams “working through” situation

Van Jefferson is at the top of the Rams depth chart at wide receiver with Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson, but he wasn’t on the practice field on Saturday. Jefferson had knee surgery this offseason after dealing with knee issues last year, but Rams head coach Sean McVay didn’t say whether his absence was related [more]

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Mike Gesicki: I’m not a big complainer about not getting long-term deal

Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki hoped to secure a long-term future in Miami this offseason, but he did not sign a long-term deal with the team and will play out this year under the terms of the franchise tag. Gesicki has a guaranteed salary of $10.9 million after signing that tag and said on Saturday [more]

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Aaron Donald: As long as Sean McVay’s here, I’m going to be here

Before the Rams won the Super Bowl in February, there was talk about two key members of the organization walking away from football. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald contemplated retirement and head coach Sean McVay was linked with a move to broadcasting. Speculation about both moves lingered for a while before both men confirmed that they [more]

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Dean Pees: People are going to start talking about Falcons’ defense like Patriots, Ravens

Dean Pees has won a Super Bowl ring as the defensive coordinator of the Patriots, and another as the defensive coordinator of the Ravens. Now he’s the defensive coordinator of the Falcons, and he says he’s expecting to hold his players to the same standard. In a training camp practice rant to the media, Pees [more]

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Jerry Jones tells Kelvin Joseph to “make your name in a positive way” after shooting

Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was not charged with a crime, but in March he was a passenger in a car from which shots were fired, killing a 20-year-old man in Dallas. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was not happy to have a member of his organization anywhere near such a crime. Jones talked about the incident [more]

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