Julio Jones to Packers 'makes a lot of sense'

As Julio Jones seemingly edges closes towards the exit door with the Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Reinebold has pinpointed the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans as ideal landing spots for the seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. 

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Jets QB Wilson 'relentless' in quest to learn offense

Zach Wilson has spent his first month in the NFL soaking up as much of the New York Jets' playbook as he can and bonding with his new teammates.

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Todd Gurley visits with Lions

Free agent running back Todd Gurley was in Detroit on Thursday to visit with the Lions, reported NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

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It's Tua time in Miami

'A beard and a little bass'. Those were the not-so-exhaustive deductions of Dolphins left tackle Austin Jackson when asked if he had noticed any difference in quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason.

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NFL expecting full stadiums this season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league expects full stadiums this season and players and staff are being encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

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NFL, NFLPA agree to $208.2m salary-cap ceiling in 2022

The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to set a salary-cap ceiling of $208.2m for 2022, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

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NFL all-time scoring leader Vinatieri retires

Kicker Adam Vinatieri, four-time Super Bowl champion and the NFL's all-time leading point-scorer, has officially announced his retirement from the league after 24 seasons.

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Senior Bowl, NFL to host HBCU Combine

The Reese's Senior Bowl and NFL have announced they will team up to host the HBCU Combine in Mobile, Alabama, showcasing the best NFL draft-eligible players from historically Black colleges and universities.

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Cowboys QB Prescott excited to be back

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is encouraged after participating in organised team activities in back-to-back days as he continues to progress from last season's devastating ankle injury.

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Gayle: 'Complacency the enemy' in fight for racial justice

Shaun Gayle insists the fight for racial justice must not lose momentum as the world strives towards a 'new norm' a year on from the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. 

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Brown passes physical to make Bucs deal official

Wide receiver Antonio Brown passed his physical and officially signed on for a second season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday.

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Lock, Bridgewater begin Broncos QB battle

Teddy Bridgewater did not hesitate when asked about the last time he was in a quarterback competition. It was yesterday. And the day before. And on and on.

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Rodgers: Packers discord 'not about Jordan Love'

Aaron Rodgers shed further light on the biggest saga of the NFL offseason on Monday as he cited 'philosophy' and 'culture' as leading components to his frustration with the Green Bay Packers organisation. 

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Julio Jones on Falcons future: 'I'm out of there'

Wide receiver Julio Jones let it be known on Monday that he does not intend to return with the Atlanta Falcons this offseason.

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Martin Luther King III: Boycotts will tackle racism overnight

Martin Luther King III believes players should consider boycotts because the power of sport would guarantee "overnight" action on racial and social injustice.

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NFL to review Chung's discrimination claims

The NFL plans to review Eugene Chung's allegations that a team official made discriminatory comments during his interview for a coaching position.

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Saints expect 100 per cent capacity in Superdome this season

New Orleans Saints president Dennis Lauscha believes every seat will be filled for every home game in the 73,000-seat Superdome in 2021.

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Eagles RB Gainwell living childhood dream

Memphis are penned in at their own 16-yard line facing a third-and-19 while trailing Penn State 14-13 in the 2019 Cotton Bowl; as quarterback Brady White takes the snap, linebacker Micah Parsons smells blood off the edge - only to be greeted by a soul-snatching chip block from running back Kenneth Gainwell.

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Seahawks' Carroll: Wilson drama 'old news'

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll has reassured that quarterback Russell Wilson is 'fired up' to play with Seattle this upcoming season following recent uncertainty over his future with the team.

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Mahomes expected to take part in OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is on track to participate in organised team activities, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

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Washington cut longtime RT Moses

Morgan Moses was released by Washington on Thursday, a surprising decision to cut ties with one of the organisation's longest-tenured players even in light of offseason additions.

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Bills hire Sophia Lewin as full-season assistant coach

Sophia Lewin has been named as a full-season offensive assistant coach at the Buffalo Bills as the NFL franchise continues to lead by example in diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Brown has knee surgery but still expected to re-sign with Bucs

Antonio Brown has undergone minor knee surgery, but the wide receiver is still expected to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shortly.

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Broncos sign rookie CB Patrick Surtain II to four-year deal

The Denver Broncos have signed first-round draft choice Patrick Surtain II to his four-year rookie deal.

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Falcons' Ryan discusses Julio Jones trade rumours

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has always expressed his admiration for star wide receiver Julio Jones, but that does not mean he plans to meddle in the team's reported plans.

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Broncos WR Sutton confident he'll be ready for camp

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is optimistic that he will be ready to take participate at the start of the team's training camp. 

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NFL veteran Norman on 'fulfilling his purpose'

In one photo on social media, Josh Norman is pictured at a family-run Ethiopian restaurant, the son of which expresses his gratitude for the cornerback's business, while in another further down the timeline he is being bear-hugged by a pupil while visiting Francis C. Hammond Middle School in Virginia. 

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Kerrigan agrees one-year deal with Eagles

Former Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.

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Cowboys' Prescott expected to be cleared for camp

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy expects Dak Prescott to be fully cleared for training camp in July after a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle.

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Etienne working at WR for Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a somewhat mysterious selection by picking Clemson running back Travis Etienne in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Green Bay intend to keep Rodgers

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur wants MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to stay for the 2021 season.

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The band of Bucs: How the rich stayed rich

There are no starters, said Bruce Arians. This is a new Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team, said Bruce Arians. This is a team yet to achieve anything, said Bruce Arians. 

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Packers signing veteran QB Bortles

The Green Bay Packers are set to sign veteran quarterback Blake Bortles on a one-year contract, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

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NFL schedule release: Bucs and Cowboys to open 2021 season

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will begin the defence of their Super Bowl title by hosting the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium as they raise the curtain on the 2021 NFL season on Thursday, September 9. 

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NFL expansion beyond London 'very possible'

NFL Head of Europe and UK Brett Gosper says it is possible teams could explore opportunities to play in other locations across Britain, but adds it will take 'meticulous investigation' in order for prospective stadiums to meet the logistical requirements. 

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McGregor highest-paid athlete ahead of Messi in Forbes list

Conor McGregor was the world's highest-paid athlete over the last year ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to the annual Forbes list.

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NFL confirm UK return: Jets and Dolphins set for London

The Atlanta Falcons will host the New York Jets while the Jacksonville Jaguars welcome the Miami Dolphins to London as the NFL makes its eagerly-anticipated return to the UK in 2021 following a year away due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Eagles expect full crowds as local restrictions lift

The Philadelphia Eagles are expecting fans back in the stands at full capacity to begin the 2021 NFL season.

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Colts to sign ex-Chiefs LT Fisher

The Indianapolis Colts have sought to address a priority offseason need by bringing in former Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher.

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Jags set to sign Tebow on one-year deal

Trevor Lawrence was just 12-years-old at the time of Tim Tebow's last appearance in the NFL back in 2012; nine years on and the pair are set to become unlikely teammates. 

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DK Metcalf last in 100m but clocks decent time

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf finished last in his semi-final heat at the USA Track and Field Golden Games and Distance Open.

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Lions set to make Frank Ragnow highest-paid center

The Detroit Lions and Frank Ragnow are in agreement on a four-year contract extension that will make him the NFL's highest-paid center.

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Salah and Hamilton among winners at Laureus Sports Awards

Liverpool forward Mo Salah and Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton were among the winners at the 2021 Laureus World Sports Awards.

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Garoppolo: 49ers gave me heads up about QB pick

Jimmy Garoppolo says the San Francisco 49ers were 'straightforward' with him during the draft process and gave him a heads up about their plan to take a quarterback.

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Five things we learned on NFL Draft week

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the history books and the biggest event of the offseason served up the usual mix of drama, intrigue and headlines.

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How the Browns hit home run at NFL Draft'

The host Cleveland Browns were in the midst of sprinkling stardust in one of the more opulent 'work from home' environments when out marched the brawn of Myles Garrett, biceps testing the strength of his khaki suit jacket, to remind of 'what we've got' and further amplify an exemplary NFL Draft display.

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Jags' Meyer: Giants Draft pick 'broke our heart'

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer admits the New York Giants' selection of Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney 'broke our heart' in the first round of the NFL Draft.

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Panthers coach Rhule honours wife's Draft request

The Carolina Panthers were on the clock during the fourth round of Saturday's NFL draft when coach Matt Rhule received a text.

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LaFleur: I cannot comprehend Rodgers departure

Green Bay head coach Matt LaFleur says he cannot comprehend a situation where Aaron Rodgers does not play for the Packers in 2021 despite the reigning MVP's disgruntlement with the team.

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Jets draft Michael Carter twice | Saints add QB Book

14 running backs, 21 wide receivers, one kicker and two long snappers were among those to hear their names called as teams claimed the best of the rest on the third and final day of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Bucs, Arians 'really excited' about new QB Trask

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians hailed both Kyle Trask's resilience and arm talent as the Super Bowl champions added the Florida quarterback to their ranks in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Friday. 

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The NFL Draft & late-round gems - who next?

Allow history to be a warning not to lower your guard on Day Three of the NFL Draft, because it just might unearth a star.

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Packers draft WR Rodgers | Bucs, Texans select QBs

In a week where the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers was thrust into the spotlight, it seemed only too fitting that the Green Bay Packers would turn to his namesake Amari Rodgers as their eagerly-awaited wide receiver pickup at the 2021 NFL Draft.

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