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The Detroit Lions would be wise to bring back Anquan Boldin for another year after the veteran had a productive first season with the franchise.When the Detroit Lions signed free agent wide receiver Anquan Boldin to a one-year, $2.75 million contract in July 2016, the motive for his addition was c…

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LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on outside linebacker Melvin Ingram.

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Another pass rusher is off the market

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The Houston Texans need to make some personnel moves for 2017, and that may entail leveraging some of the talent on the roster to make some deals.Boasting one of the most solid defenses in the NFL, the Houston Texans are capable of getting to the playoffs on its strength alone. Yet the team contin…

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The talented group of tight ends at the 2017 NFL Combine will hope to draw the eye of teams with offensive needs.Across the NFL, teams are looking to hop on the recent tight end trend. Combining two tight ends in a complete and move role has become the favorite of offenses—and tight ends in …

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PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert stressed earlier this month one of the team’s biggest goals during the offseason was to make wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell vital parts of the organization ”for life.”

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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) A person with knowledge of the details says the New York Giants have told defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul that he will be made a franchise player.

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The Steelers signed Brown to a new five-year contract on Monday, following through on a promise the club made last summer to take care of the perennial All-Pro as soon as he had just one season left on the six-year deal he signed in 2012. The team also placed an exclusive rights franchise tag on Bell, opening the negotiating window to reach a long-term agreement with him by the start of training camp. The 28-year-old Brown is one of just two players in NFL history to catch at least 100 passes in four consecutive seasons, including 106 receptions for 1,284 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Steelers in 2016 as the team won the AFC North and made it all the way to the AFC championship game before falling to New England.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Connor Harris and Krishawn Hogan are ready to answer questions at this week’s NFL scouting combine.

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Entering free agency, the Miami Dolphins have a number of voids to fill if they want to make a deep playoff run in 2017, but one player should be the top target.The Miami Dolphins have plenty of holes that need filling this offseason, despite an impressive run to make the playoffs in 2016. They de…

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It’s the second time the Giants have tagged JPP

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The team took an expected but important step in that direction on Monday when they placed the exclusive rights franchise tag on the All-Pro, ensuring that he’ll remain with the team in 2017. The tag gives the Steelers time to work out a long-term deal with Bell, who could have become a free agent next month. The 25-year-old led the NFL in average yards from scrimmage last season and became the first player in NFL history to average at least 100 yards rushing and 50 yards receiving per game.

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MIAMI (AP) Preparing for life after football, 16 Miami Dolphins players are taking part in a five-day business seminar in New York arranged by team owner Stephen Ross.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have signed free agent offensive lineman Fahn Cooper.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers tendered one-year contracts to exclusive rights free agent nose tackle Mike Purcell and linebacker Carl Bradford on Monday.

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PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed an exclusive rights franchise tag on Pro Bowl running back Le’Veon Bell, ensuring he’ll remain with the team in 2017.

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Bell was named to his second Pro Bowl in 2016

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The Jamie Collins contract extension got the linebacker market off and running early this spring.

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The Minnesota Vikings draft doesn’t have a first round pick. Who, then, should the team target in the second round?The Minnesota Vikings 2016 season was a veritable roller coaster of emotions. From a truly disastrous beginning before the season even started, to a surprisingly strong start to…

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are looking to keep their defensive line intact.

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The best way to build a winning tradition is by making smart choices in the draft, here are five teams who can make a huge leap with a great 2017 NFL DraftWith the 2017 NFL Draft quickly approaching fan bases are anxious to see who it is their favorite teams will select. It’s a time of antici…

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Although Barry Church seems to be the preferred safety among fans and analysts, J.J. Wilcox is arguably the better fit for the Dallas Cowboys long termSeveral mock drafts have the Dallas Cowboys selecting a safety within the first few rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft. That makes sense seeing as how bo…

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This top draft prospect is sure to flop.

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Before everyone changes their opinions based on workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine, check out this complete two-round 2017 NFL Mock Draft.How about another 2017 NFL mock draft before we head get to the NFL Scouting Combine? Two full rounds sound good to you? Let’s do it.I wanted to chec…

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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on outside linebacker Chandler Jones after failing to reach a long-term deal with the player.

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The Panthers use their tag again one year after rescinding it from Josh Norman.

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The Arizona Cardinals, in an anticipated move, have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on outside linebacker Chandler Jones after failing to reach a long-term deal with the player. The non-exclusive tag allows the Cardinals to continue negotiating with Jones through July 15. If another team makes him an offer, Arizona can either match it or receive two first-round draft picks.

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CLEVELAND (AP) Andrew Hawkins gave the Cleveland Browns experience and leadership.

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The Oakland Raiders have several pressing needs during the upcoming 2017 NFL Free Agency period, and these players would be perfect fits.Despite putting together a sensational 2016 campaign, the Oakland Raiders went into the offseason with numerous areas of need. Now, with 2017 NFL Free Agency jus…

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