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Chargers place franchise tag on linebacker Melvin Ingram

Another pass rusher is off the market

2017 NFL Combine: Tight Ends to Watch

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 …

Steelers sign Brown to new deal, place franchise tag on Bell

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.”

Michael Beasley Leaves Game After Gross-Looking Knee Injury [Graphic]

The Bucks have played the Cavaliers tough this year, and they somehow ended the first half against Cleveland up by two. They had to play a bit of the half without Michael Beasley, after his leg buckled and he had to leave the game with a knee injury. The Bucks announced that he’d suffered a left knee sprain and…

Andrea Belotti, Young Italian Soccer Man, Is Having Himself A Hell Of A Season

Andrea Belotti …. that famous Italian singer guy? Nope, that’s Andrea Bocelli, but good try.

Prosecutor: Maurice Watson Forced Woman To Perform Oral Sex, Then Raped Her

Yesterday, injured Creighton star Maurice Watson turned himself in to Omaha police after they issued a warrant for his arrest on suspicion of first-degree sexual assault. Watson attended a court hearing today in Omaha on the charge, and a Douglas County judge set his bond at $750,000. He’ll need to post $75,000 to be…

AP source: Giants tell Pierre-Paul he is franchise player

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.

Steelers sign Brown to new deal, place franchise tag on Bell (Yahoo Sports)

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.

Small-school players ready for biggest test at NFL combine

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

Miami Dolphins: Who Should be the Team's Top Target in Free Agency?

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…

Colts sign free-agent O-lineman Fahn Cooper

New Colts OL Fahn Cooper spent all of last year on the San Francisco 49ers practice squad

Giants reportedly use franchise tag on star DE Jason Pierre-Paul

It’s the second time the Giants have tagged JPP

Leaked Audio: Trump Cares About Food Safety But Only If the Food Is Foreign

President Donald Trump intends to intensify enforcement of food safety regulations as a cudgel in international trade negotiations, according to leaked recordings of a what appears to be a phone conversation between Trump and Wilbur Ross, his nominee for Commerce Secretary. During the conversation, which was recorded…

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The Steelers Will Pay Antonio Brown After All

So much for whatever concerns the Steelers might have had about Antonio Brown and his alleged selfishness. With a little more than a week to go until the start of free agency, Pittsburgh inked its star receiver to a contract extension that reportedly makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.

Steelers place franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell (Yahoo Sports)

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.

Looking ahead, 16 Dolphins take part in business seminar

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.

49ers tender contracts to Purcell, Bradford

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.

Colts add offensive lineman to roster ahead of NFL combine

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

Cardinals place franchise tag on DE Chandler Jones

Former Patriot upgraded Arizona’s pass rush with 11 sacks

Steelers place franchise tag on running back Le'Veon Bell

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.

EA's Peter Moore Gets New Job At Liverpool FC

Peter Moore, lately of Electronic Arts but just as well-known for previous executive roles with Sega and Xbox, will be taking up a new job in June, as chief executive officer of Liverpool FC.

Steelers make Brown highest-paid WR in NFL

Overwatch Pros Sniped Off A Ledge After Ambush Goes Wrong

The Immortals Overwatch team has an impressive damage-dealing duo in GrimReality and Agilities, but every now and then, it’s nice to see a couple of greats get cut down. The internet enjoyed schadenfreude at Immortals’ expense during yesterday’s Overwatch “Monthly Melee” semi-finals, where our two anti-heroes got way…

NFL free agency preview: Linebackers

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

Steelers place franchise tag on Pro Bowl RB Le'Veon Bell

Bell was named to his second Pro Bowl in 2016

2017 NFL Draft: 5 Second-Round Options for the Minnesota Vikings

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…

2017 NFL Draft: 5 Teams Who Can Make Leap with Great Draft

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…

Panthers use franchise tag on DT Short; re-sign DE Horton

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

2017 NFL Free Agency: J.J. Wilcox Better Than Barry Church for Dallas Cowboys

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…