Tee Higgins: It means a lot having Joe Burrow looking out for others in contract talks

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gave an update on his contract situation this week and said that the fact that other members of the team are also headed for new contracts is “always on your mind” because of the need to have as many good players as possible. One player whose future in Cincinnati could be [more]

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Packers RB coach Ben Sirmans: AJ Dillon’s done great things in spurts, but it wasn’t consistent

Jordan Love‘s transition to the starting quarterback job with the Packers will be made easier by strong support from the running game and AJ Dillon is one of the players that Green Bay will be relying on to provide it. Dillon ran 186 times for 770 yards and seven touchdowns while splitting time with Aaron [more]

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Browns rookie Dawand Jones says he’s losing weight but still not where he wants to be

Browns rookie offensive tackle Dawand Jones was listed 359 at Ohio State last season. At the Scouting Combine, he weighed in at 374. At Ohio State’s Pro Day, he declined to step on the scale. That led to some talk that his weight was going to be a hindrance in the NFL. But the 6-foot-8 [more]

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Lions center Frank Ragnow optimistic about his health after “brutal” foot injury

Lions center Frank Ragnow has suffered the same injury to his left foot in each of the last two seasons, but he’s optimistic that the worst is behind him. “Coming along,” Ragnow said, via MLive.com. “We’re good. We’re being smart with it though. We’re not rushing and making sure I get enough rest, because last [more]

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First-round pick Deonte Banks agrees to deal with Giants

Another 2023 first-rounder has agreed to his first NFL contract. According to multiple reports, Giants cornerback Deonte Banks has agreed to terms with the team. The 24th overall pick is the sixth member of the Giants’ draft class to reach a deal, which leaves only second-round center John Michael Schmitz left on the docket. Banks’ [more]

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Leslie Frazier, Anthony Lynn among NFL’s “Coach Accelerator” participants

For the second straight year, the NFL will use its “Coach Accelerator” program to put a diverse collection of coaches in the same room as NFL owners. The league announced that 40 coaches are participating last year, including former head coaches Leslie Frazier and Anthony Lynn, both of whom are hoping to get another head-coaching [more]

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Carl Lawson to remain with Jets on reworked contract

Jets defensive end Carl Lawson has reworked his deal with the team for the 2023 season. Field Yates of ESPN reports that Lawson has agreed to cut his salary from a non-guaranteed $15 million for the coming season to a base value of $9 million. In exchange for that cut, the Jets have guaranteed $8 [more]

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